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 > Gospel and Acts > Matthew 8:18-34
YOU OF LITTLE FAITH, WHY ARE YOU SO AFRAID
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 01, 2005
- 1409 reads
Matthew 8:18-34 Key Verse: 8:26 “He replied, ‘You of little faith, why are you so afraid?’ Then he got up and rebuked the winds...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Matthew 9:1-17
JESUS CAME TO CALL SINNERS
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 01, 2005
- 1509 reads
Matthew 9:1-17 Key Verse: 9:13 “But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Matthew 9:18-38
HE HAD COMPASSION ON THEM
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 01, 2005
- 2200 reads
Matthew 9:18-38 Key Verse: 9:36 “When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Matthew 10:1-16
JESUS SENDS OUT THE TWELVE
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 01, 2005
- 3210 reads
Matthew 10:1-16 Key Verse: 10:1 “He called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out evil spirits and to heal...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Matthew 10:17-33
ACKNOWLEDGE JESUS BEFORE MEN
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 01, 2005
- 2430 reads
Matthew 10:17-33 Key Verse: 10:32 “Whoever acknowledges me before men, I will also acknowledge him before my Father in heaven.” In verses 17-33 Jesus...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Matthew 10:34-42
TAKE YOUR CROSS AND FOLLOW JESUS
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 01, 2005
- 1429 reads
Matthew 10:34-42 Key Verse: 10:38 “...and anyone who does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me.” This is the...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Matthew 11:1-15
THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS FORCEFULLY ADVANCING
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 01, 2005
- 1355 reads
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Matthew 11:16-30
TAKE MY YOKE UPON YOU
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 01, 2005
- 2061 reads
Matthew 11:16-30 Key Verse: 11:29 “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Matthew 12:1-21
THE SON OF MAN IS LORD OF THE SABBATH
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 01, 2005
- 1697 reads
Matthew 12:1-21 Key Verse: 12:8 “For the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.” In the last passage we heard Jesus’ marvelous invitation...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Matthew 12:22-50
JESUS' TRUE FAMILY
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 01, 2005
- 2856 reads
Matthew 12:22-50 Key Verse: 12:50 “For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.” The book...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Matthew 13:1-23
THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 01, 2005
- 2018 reads
Matthew 13:1-23 Key Verse: 13:23 “But the one who received the seed that fell on good soil is the man who hears the word...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Matthew 13:24-58
THE GREATEST TREASURE IS JESUS
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 01, 2005
- 2555 reads
Matthew 13:24-58 Key Verse: 13:44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Matthew 14:1-21
YOU GIVE THEM SOMETHING TO EAT
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 01, 2005
- 1425 reads
Matthew 14:1-21 Key Verse: 14:16 “Jesus replied, ‘They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.’” In this passage Matthew...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Matthew 14:22-36
TAKE COURAGE! IT IS I. DON’T BE AFRAID
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 01, 2005
- 4642 reads
Matthew 14:22-36 Key Verse: 14:27 “But Jesus immediately said to them: ‘Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.’” In this passage Jesus teaches...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Matthew 15:1-20
THE COMMAND OF GOD AND THE TRADITIONS OF MEN
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 01, 2005
- 3300 reads
Matthew 15:1-20 Key Verse: 15:3 “Jesus answered, ‘And why do you break the command of God for the sake of your tradition?’” In this...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Matthew 15:21-39
JESUS BLESSES THE FAITH OF A CANAANITE WOMAN
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 01, 2005
- 2846 reads
Matthew 15:21-39 Key Verse: 15:28 “Then Jesus answered, ‘Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted.’ And her daughter was healed from that...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > John 7:1-24
MAKE RIGHT JUDGMENTS
- by P. Ron Ward
- Aug 31, 2004
- 1570 reads
John 7:1-24 Key Verse: 7:24 “Stop judging by mere appearances, and make a right judgment.” Today we begin the study of John chapter 7....
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > John 7:25-52
COME TO JESUS AND DRINK
- by P. Ron Ward
- Aug 31, 2004
- 1358 reads
John 7:25-52 Key Verse: 7:37 “On the last and greatest day of the Feast, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, ‘If anyone...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > John 7:53-8:11
JESUS SAVES A SINFUL WOMAN
- by P. Ron Ward
- Aug 31, 2004
- 1664 reads
John 7:53-8:11 Key Verse: 8:11 “‘No one, sir,’ she said. ‘Then neither do I condemn you,’ Jesus declared. ‘Go now and leave your life...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > John 8:12-30
JESUS IS THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD
- by P. Ron Ward
- Aug 31, 2004
- 1497 reads
John 8:12-30 Key Verse: 8:12 “When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me...