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 > Luke 3:15-38
JESUS THE SON WHOM GOD LOVES
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 07, 2015
- 1151 reads
Luke 3:15-38 Key Verse: 3:22 “…and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven:...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 3:1-14
PREPARE THE WAY FOR THE LORD
- by P. Ron Ward
- Aug 31, 2015
- 1106 reads
Luke 3:1-14 Key Verse: 3:3 “He went into all the country around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.” ...
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Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Hebrews 13:1-25
JESUS IS THE SAME YESTERDAY, TODAY AND FOREVER
- by P. Ron Ward
- Jul 27, 2015
- 2143 reads
Hebrews 13:1-25 Key Verse: 13:8 “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Through Hebrews we have learned Jesus’ superiority. Jesus is...
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Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Hebrews 12:1-29
LET US FIX OUR EYES ON JESUS
- by P. Ron Ward
- Jul 13, 2015
- 1448 reads
Hebrews 12:1-29 Key Verse: 12:2 “…fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured...
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Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Hebrews 11:29-40
ALL COMMENDED FOR THEIR FAITH
- by P. Ron Ward
- Jul 06, 2015
- 1767 reads
Hebrews 11:29-40 Key Verse: 11:39 “These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised.” Thus far in...
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Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Hebrews 11:17-29
MOSES VALUED CHRIST MORE THAN THE TREASURES OF EGYPT
- by P. Ron Ward
- Jun 29, 2015
- 3397 reads
Hebrews 11:17-28 Key Verse: 11:26 “He regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt, because he...
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Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Hebrews 11:1-16
FAITH THAT PLEASES GOD
- by P. Ron Ward
- Jun 22, 2015
- 4161 reads
Hebrews 11:1-16 Key Verses: 11:6,10 “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he...
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Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Hebrews 10:19-39
A NEW AND LIVING WAY OPENED FOR US
- by P. Ron Ward
- Jun 15, 2015
- 2136 reads
Hebrews 10:19-39 Key Verse: 10:20 “…by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body…” Thus far, we...
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Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Hebrews 9:23-10:18
JESUS IS THE PERFECT SACRIFICE ONCE FOR ALL
- by P. Ron Ward
- Jun 08, 2015
- 2500 reads
Hebrews 9:23-10:18 Key Verse: 10:14 “For by one sacrifice he has made perfect forever those who are being made holy.” In 8:1-9:22 we learned...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 1:16-20
FOLLOW ME
- by P. Ron Ward
- Jun 01, 2015
- 5601 reads
Mark 1:16-20; 8:31-38; John 21:15-22 Key Verse: Mark 8:34 “Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: ‘Whoever wants...
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Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Hebrews 8:1-9:22
CHRIST IS THE MEDIATOR OF A NEW COVENANT
- by P. Ron Ward
- May 25, 2015
- 4470 reads
Hebrews 8:1-9:22 Key Verse: 9:15a “For this reason Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, that those who are called may receive the...
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Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Hebrews 7:1-28
JESUS IS HIGH PRIEST FOREVER
- by P. Ron Ward
- May 18, 2015
- 2369 reads
Hebrews 7:1-28 Key Verse: 7:25 “Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to...
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Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Hebrews 5:11-6:20
GOD’S PROMISE: THE ANCHOR FOR OUR SOUL
- by P. Ron Ward
- May 11, 2015
- 1517 reads
Hebrews 5:11-6:20 Key Verse: 6:19 “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind...
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Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Hebrews 4:14-5:10
JESUS IS OUR GREAT HIGH PRIEST
- by P. Ron Ward
- May 03, 2015
- 2454 reads
Hebrews 4:14-5:10 Key Verse: 4:14 “Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let...
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Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Hebrews 3:1-4:13
FIX OUR THOUGHTS ON JESUS
- by P. Ron Ward
- Apr 27, 2015
- 3844 reads
Hebrews 3:1-4:13 Key Verse: 3:1 “Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, whom we acknowledge...
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Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Hebrews 2:1-18
JESUS IS THE PIONEER OF OUR SALVATION
- by P. Ron Ward
- Apr 19, 2015
- 2250 reads
Hebrews 2:1-18 Key Verse: 2:10 “In bringing many sons and daughters to glory, it was fitting that God, for whom and through whom everything...
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Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Hebrews 1:1-14
JESUS IS GOD’S FULL AND FINAL REVELATION
- by P. Ron Ward
- Apr 13, 2015
- 12201 reads
Hebrews 1:1-14 Key Verse: 1:2a “…but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son...” As the Messiah, Jesus has three...
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Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Hebrews 4:14
HEBREWS INTRODUCTION
- by P. Ron Ward
- Apr 13, 2015
- 1398 reads
JESUS OUR GREAT HIGH PRIEST “Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 14:27-52
YET NOT WHAT I WILL, BUT WHAT YOU WILL
- by P. Ron Ward
- Mar 02, 2015
- 2170 reads
Mark 14:27-52 Key Verse: 14:36 “‘Abba, Father,’ he said, ‘everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will,...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 14:1-26
JESUS’ BLOOD OF THE COVENANT
- by P. Ron Ward
- Feb 23, 2015
- 1490 reads
Mark 14:1-26 Key Verse: 14:24 “‘This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many,’ he said to them.” In chapters...