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 25:1-46
WHEN THE KING SITS ON HIS GLORIOUS THRONE
- by P. Ron Ward
- Feb 27, 2018
- 1889 reads
Matthew 25:1-46 Key Verse: 25:21 “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Matthew 21:23-22:14
JESUS’ AUTHORITY AS THE SON
- by P. Ron Ward
- Jan 30, 2018
- 1522 reads
Matthew 21:23-22:14 Key Verse: 21:42 “Jesus said to them, ‘Have you never read in the Scriptures: “The stone the builders rejected has become the...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Matthew 21:1-22
SEE, YOUR KING COMES TO YOU
- by P. Ron Ward
- Jan 22, 2018
- 1679 reads
Matthew 21:1-22 Key Verse: 21:5 “Say to Daughter Zion, ‘See, your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, and on a...
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Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Revelation 5:1-14
WORTHY IS THE LAMB
- by P. Ron Ward
- Dec 19, 2017
- 1928 reads
Revelation 5:1-14 Key Verse: 5:9 “And they sang a new song, saying: ‘You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals,...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Matthew 18:15-35
FORGIVE YOUR BROTHER OR SISTER FROM YOUR HEART
- by P. Ron Ward
- Nov 05, 2017
- 1683 reads
Matthew 18:15-35 Key Verse: 18:35 “This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Matthew 15:29-16:12
DO YOU STILL NOT UNDERSTAND?
- by P. Ron Ward
- Oct 08, 2017
- 1958 reads
Matthew 15:29-16:12 Key Verse: 16:8-9 “Aware of their discussion, Jesus asked, ‘You of little faith, why are you talking among yourselves about having no...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Matthew 13:1-23
ONE WHO HEARS AND UNDERSTANDS
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 05, 2017
- 1653 reads
Matthew 13:1-23 Key Verse: 13:23 “But the seed falling on good soil refers to someone who hears the word and understands it. This is...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Matthew 12:22-50
WITH JESUS OR AGAINST JESUS?
- by P. Ron Ward
- Aug 28, 2017
- 1413 reads
Matthew 12:22-50 Key Verse: 12:30 “Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.” In today’s passage,...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Matthew 11:1-19
BLESSED IS ANYONE
- by P. Ron Ward
- Aug 06, 2017
- 1447 reads
Matthew 11:1-19 Key Verse: 11:6 “Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of me.” In today’s passage, we see the convergence of...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Matthew 10:16-42
WHOEVER ACKNOWLEDGES ME…
- by P. Ron Ward
- Jul 30, 2017
- 1789 reads
Matthew 10:16-4 Key Verse: 10:32 “Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven.” Matthew was a tax collector,...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Matthew 9:1-17
JESUS CAME TO CALL SINNERS
- by P. Ron Ward
- Jul 10, 2017
- 2244 reads
Matthew 9:1-17 Key Verse: 9:2b “When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the man, ‘Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven.’” Chapter 8...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Matthew 8:1-17
JESUS TOOK UP OUR INFIRMITIES
- by P. Ron Ward
- Jun 25, 2017
- 4524 reads
Matthew 8:1-17 Key Verse: 8:17 “This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: ‘He took up our infirmities and bore our...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Matthew 6:19-34
SEEK FIRST HIS KINGDOM
- by P. Ron Ward
- May 29, 2017
- 2818 reads
Matthew 6:19-34 Key Verse: 6:33 “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” ...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Matthew 6:1-18
OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN
- by P. Ron Ward
- May 22, 2017
- 1721 reads
Matthew 6:1-18 Key Verse: 6:4b “Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” This passage mainly talks about practicing...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Matthew 4:1-11
JESUS SAYS, “IT IS WRITTEN…”
- by P. Ron Ward
- Apr 24, 2017
- 1586 reads
Matthew 4:1-11 Key Verse: 4:4 “Jesus answered, ‘It is written: “Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Matthew 3:1-17
REPENT, FOR…
- by P. Ron Ward
- Apr 17, 2017
- 1695 reads
Matthew 3:1-17 Key Verse: 3:2 “…and saying, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.’” From today, we are beginning the study of...
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Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28
May The God Of Peace Sanctify You
- by P. Ron Ward
- Mar 13, 2017
- 1317 reads
1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 Key Verse: 5:23 “May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and...
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Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11
THE GLORIOUS COMING OF THE LORD
- by P. Ron Ward
- Mar 06, 2017
- 1600 reads
1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11 Key Verse: 4:16 “For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the...
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Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12
HOW TO LIVE TO PLEASE GOD
- by P. Ron Ward
- Feb 27, 2017
- 5331 reads
1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 Key Verse: 4:1 “As for other matters, brothers and sisters, we instructed you how to live in order to please God,...
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Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13
TO SUPPLY WHAT IS LACKING IN YOUR FAITH
- by P. Ron Ward
- Feb 20, 2017
- 3387 reads
1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 Key Verse: 3:10 “Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you again and supply what is lacking...