Pastor Ron Ward was senior Pastor of Chicago UBF since Dr. Samuel Lee's passing away in 2002. Pastor Ron became the 5th UBF general director in 2022 approved by the International Advisory Board after Pastor Moses Yoon. As General Director, he visits UBF chapters globally, including recent engagements in Korea, Germany, Oceania, and Latin America. He also contributes Bible expositions to UBF Daily Bread, covering books such as Romans, Luke, and John, with a focus on disciple-making on university campuses.
Resources by P. Ron Ward
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Chicago UBF > Prophecy > Isaiah 9:1-7
To Us A Son Is Given
- by P. Ron Ward
- Dec 17, 2007
- 1346 reads
Isaiah 9:1-7 Key Verse: 9:6 Merry Christmas! At Christmas we want to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with wholehearted worship and by giving...
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Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Give Thanks In All Circumstances
- by P. Ron Ward
- Dec 05, 2007
- 1639 reads
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Key Verse: 5:18 “...give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” Happy Thanksgiving! What...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 2:1-14
A Savior Has Been Born To You
- by P. Ron Ward
- Dec 05, 2007
- 1383 reads
Luke 2:1-14 Key Verse: 2:11 1. Read verses 1-3. Who was Caesar Augustus? What was the probable purpose of this decree? How did it...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Matthew 28:16-20
Go and Make Disciples of All Nations
- by P. Ron Ward
- Dec 05, 2007
- 2331 reads
Matthew 28:16-20 Key Verse: 28:19a “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the...
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Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Ephesians 2:1-22
We are God’s Workmanship
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 12, 2007
- 2202 reads
Ephesians 2:1-22 Key Verse: 2:10 In chapter 1 we learned that we have been blessed with every spiritual blessing in Christ. What kind of...
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Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Ephesians 4:1-32
Live A Life Worthy Of Your Calling
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 12, 2007
- 4544 reads
Ephesians 4:1-32 Key Verse: 4:1 "As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you...
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Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Ephesians 5:1-33
Live A Life of Love
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 12, 2007
- 1885 reads
Ephesians 5:1-33 Key Verse: 5:2 “… and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 1:1-20
THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS NEAR
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 07, 2007
- 1347 reads
Mark 1:1-20 Key Verse: 1:15 “‘The time has come,’ he said. ‘The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!’” Today...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 1:21-45
That is Why I Have Come
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 07, 2007
- 1149 reads
Mark 1:21-45 Key Verse: 1:38 “Jesus replied, ‘Let us go somewhere else–to the nearby villages–so I can preach there also. That is why I...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 2:1-22
Jesus' Power to Forgive Sins
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 07, 2007
- 2133 reads
Mark 2:1-22 Key Verse: Mark 2:10 “But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins....” In...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 2:23-3:12
THE SON OF MAN IS LORD OF THE SABBATH
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 07, 2007
- 6426 reads
Mark 2:23-3:12 Key Verse: 2:28 “So the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.” In this passage Jesus reveals his identity as...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 3:13-35
JESUS CALLS THE TWELVE APOSTLES
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 07, 2007
- 1853 reads
Mark 3:13-35 Key Verse: 3:13,14a “Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him. He...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 4:1-20
Jesus Taught with Parables
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 07, 2007
- 1475 reads
Mark 4:1-20 Key Verse: 4:20 “Others, like seed sown on good soil, hear the word, accept it, and produce a crop–thirty, sixty or even...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 4:21-34
Parables of the Kingdom
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 07, 2007
- 1208 reads
Mark 4:21-34 Key Verse: 4:31,32 “It is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest seed you plant in the ground. Yet when planted,...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 5:1-20
JESUS HEALS A DEMON-POSSESSED MAN
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 07, 2007
- 4561 reads
Mark 5:1-20 Key Verse: 5:9 “Then Jesus asked him, ‘What is your name?’ ‘My name is Legion,’ he replied, ‘for we are many.’” Mark’s...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 5:21-43
JUST BELIEVE
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 07, 2007
- 1371 reads
Mark 5:21-43 Key Verse: 5:36 “Ignoring what they said, Jesus told the synagogue ruler, ‘Don’t be afraid; just believe.’” Today’s passage contains two events....
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 6:1-29
JESUS SENDS OUT THE TWELVE
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 07, 2007
- 1726 reads
Mark 6:1-29 Key Verse: 6:7 “Calling the Twelve to him, he sent them out two by two and gave them authority over evil spirits.” ...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 6:30-44
Jesus, Our Good Shepherd
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 07, 2007
- 1368 reads
Mark 6:30-44 Key Verse: 6:34 “When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 6:45-56
"Take Courage! It is I"
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 07, 2007
- 1511 reads
Mark 6:45-56 Key Verse: 6:50b “Immediately he spoke to them and said, ‘Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.’” In today’s passage Jesus...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 7:1-23
Honor God With Your Heart
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 07, 2007
- 2009 reads
Mark 7:1-23 Key Verse: 7:6 “He replied, ‘Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you hypocrites; as it is written: “These people honor me...