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
-
NY UBF > Epistles and Revelation > 1 Peter 1:1-16
A Living Hope
- by P. Ron Ward
- Feb 21, 2025
- 394 reads
A LIVING HOPE1 Peter 1:1-9Key Verse 1:3“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has...
-
Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > 1 Peter 1:1-9
1 Peter 1:1-9, “A Living Hope” - UBF Global New Year’s Message
- by P. Ron Ward
- Dec 31, 2024
- 2375 reads
A LIVING HOPE 1 Peter 1:1-9 Key Verse 1:3, “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great...
-
Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 11:20-25
UBF Worldwide New Year’s Message / Mark 11:20-25
- by P. Ron Ward
- Nov 26, 2023
- 1581 reads
*The 2024 UBF Worldwide New Year's Message script and video will be uploaded on January 1st, 2024.
-
Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Acts 2:17
Your Young People will See Visions / Acts 2:17
- by P. Ron Ward
- Jun 18, 2023
- 3128 reads
THE COMING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (Your Young People Will See Visions) On May 5, 2023, the WHO declared that the pandemic is no...
-
Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Romans 15:1-13
New Year - Together with One Voice Glorify God / Ro 15:1-13
- by P. Ron Ward
- Nov 27, 2022
- 2067 reads
Romans 15:1-13 Key Verse 15:6, “that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” What obligation...
-
Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 9:18-27
Jesus is God's Messiah / Luke 9:18-27
- by P. Ron Ward
- Jul 31, 2022
- 2890 reads
-
Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 7:18-35
See What God is Doing / Luke 7:18-35
- by P. Ron Ward
- Jun 19, 2022
- 5345 reads
In today’s passage Jesus is doing the life-giving work of the Messiah. At the same time, John the Baptist was in prison. John sent...
-
Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 6:1-11
Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath / Luke 6:1-11
- by P. Ron Ward
- May 08, 2022
- 3575 reads
In today’s passage, two events take place on Sabbath days. In the flow of Luke’s Gospel, these events reveal a growing tension between Jesus...
-
Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 3:1-20
Prepare the Way for the Lord / Luke 3:1-20
- by P. Ron Ward
- Mar 06, 2022
- 4075 reads
These days we hear terrible news about the war in Ukraine. Last week a missionary shared images of the utter destruction the war is...
-
Chicago UBF > Prophecy > Daniel 6:1-28
Daniel's Life of Prayer / Daniel 6:1-28
- by P. Ron Ward
- Jan 23, 2022
- 8759 reads
Today we begin a series of six messages with the theme of prayer, following our direction to pray and raise disciples in this new...
-
Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > John 17:1-26
Chicago UBF New Year / John 17:1-26 / Sanctify Them by the Truth
- by P. Ron Ward
- Jan 02, 2022
- 3545 reads
Looking back on 2021, we suffered a lot through the pandemic. Some had serious illnesses, and others lost loved ones. In addition, two great...
-
Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 15:33-47
Jesus was Forsaken and Died for Us / Mark 15:33-47
- by P. Ron Ward
- Oct 03, 2021
- 12349 reads
Key Verse: 15:34, “And at three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, ‘Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?’ (which means ‘My God,...
-
Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 14:27-52
Yet Not What I Will But What You Will / Mark 14:27-52
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 12, 2021
- 3892 reads
Key Verse: 14:36, “‘Abba, Father,’ he said, ‘everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what...
-
Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 12:28-44
Love God and Love your Neighbor / Mark 12:28-44
- by P. Ron Ward
- Aug 22, 2021
- 6304 reads
Key Verse: 12:30 “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with...
-
Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 11:20-25
Have Faith in God / Mark 11:20-25
- by P. Ron Ward
- Aug 01, 2021
- 4536 reads
In chapter 11, there are two significant public events: Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem and clearing the temple. Jesus entering Jerusalem as the King,...
-
Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 10:17-31
Then Come, Follow Me / Mark 10:17-31
- by P. Ron Ward
- Jun 27, 2021
- 4647 reads
Key Verse: 10:21, “Jesus looked at him and loved him, ‘One thing you lack,’ he said. ‘Go, sell everything you have and give to...
-
Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 9:14-29
Everything is Possible for the One Who Believes / Mark 9:14-29
- by P. Ron Ward
- Jun 06, 2021
- 7698 reads
“‘If you can?’ said Jesus. ‘Everything is possible for one who believes.’” Today we begin the section of Mark’s gospel which covers the time...
-
Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 8:1-26
Don't You Remember and Understand? / Mark 8: 1-26
- by P. Ron Ward
- May 09, 2021
- 3635 reads
Key Verse: 8:18, “Do you have eyes but fail to see, and ears but fail to hear? And don’t you remember?” To understand this...
-
Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 6:30-56
Jesus Feeds Five Thousand / Mark 6:30-56
- by P. Ron Ward
- Apr 18, 2021
- 3659 reads
Key Verse: 6:37a, “But he answered, ‘You give them something to eat.’” I would like to start this message with a story that goes...
-
Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 5:1-20
What is Your Name? / Mark 5:1-20
- by P. Ron Ward
- Mar 14, 2021
- 4514 reads
One of the themes of Mark’s gospel is Jesus’ authority as the Son of God (1:1,11). When we hear the word “authority” we may...
Articles by P. Ron Ward
(HQ) Donation for Venezuela
- by P. Ron Ward
- Jun 29, 2026
- 557 reads
Many brothers and sisters in Christ are suffering in the aftermath of the earthquake. They pray for the people of their nation to find...
(HQ) The Harvest Is Plentiful In North America (Lord, raise up workers for your harvest field!)
- by P. Ron Ward
- Jun 24, 2026
- 177 reads
By Pastor Ron Ward "Then he said to his disciples, 'The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the...
(HQ) Make Disciples of All Nations- A Letter of Encouragement from the General Director
- by P. Ron Ward
- Mar 17, 2025
- 1122 reads
The Risen Christ told his disciples, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of...
(HQ) The Messenger Camp for the Latin American Conference was Filled with a Spirit of Prayer and Love
- by P. Ron Ward
- Mar 03, 2025
- 12337 reads
Event Category: Messengers Camp Chapter: UBF Chapter from Central and South America Location: Bogotá, Colombia Total Participants: 12 Buenos dias! Greetings from beautiful Bogotá,...
(HQ) Pastor Ron Ward: Prayer for North America and Latin America, and Thanksgiving for Asian Directors Conference
- by P. Ron Ward
- Feb 17, 2025
- 1017 reads
Article Writer: Pastor Ron Ward (UBF General Director) Event Category: North American Staff Conference, Prayer Topics for Latin America, and Asian Directors Conference Chapter:...
(HQ) Thanksgiving Note and Prayer Topics (for CIS) from the UBF General Director
- by P. Ron Ward
- Feb 08, 2025
- 1095 reads
Article Writer: Pastor Ron Ward (UBF General Director) Event Category: Directors Conference Chapter: UBF Chapters in The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Date: January...
(PASTOR RON WARD) Global Mission Revived: Highlights from the 2024 Oceania Summer Bible Conference and African Leaders’ Conference
- by P. Ron Ward
- Jan 09, 2025
- 1212 reads
Article Writer: Pastor Ron Ward (UBF General Director) Event Category: 2024-2025 Oceania and Africa Continental Conferences Chapter: Oceania and Africa UBF chapters Date: December...
(OCEANIA) Oceania Summer Conference 2024 - Renewal in Jesus
- by P. Ron Ward
- Jan 08, 2025
- 858 reads
“Renewal in Jesus” Article Writer: Joshua Lee Conference Category: Oceania Summer Bible Conference 2024 Chapter: Australia and New Zealand UBF Chapters Date: December 6-8,...
(KOREA) Mission Report by Ron Ward: A visit to the Hangang UBF chapter and the Korean New Year’s Staff Conference
- by P. Ron Ward
- Jan 08, 2025
- 10964 reads
I began this journey with Dervilla about two weeks ago. Since then, we have been constantly on the move. For example, to travel from...
(HQ) Message from Pastor Ron on the Upcoming Founders Day Event
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 11, 2024
- 4205 reads
Greetings, brothers and sisters in Christ! Praise and thank God for his mighty work on campuses throughout North America as we begin this new...
(HQ-UPDATE) "Jesus, the Way for Europe" - Pastor Ron Thanksgiving & Prayer Topics
- by P. Ron Ward
- Aug 14, 2024
- 1545 reads
Jesus is the Way for Europe Brief Thanksgiving and Prayer Topics by P. Ron Ward We give all thanks and praise to God for...
(USA-UPDATE) The Glory of Christ in Cincinnati UBF! - Dedication Ceremony and Ordination of Elders and Stewards
- by P. Ron Ward
- Jul 31, 2024
- 775 reads
The Glory of Christ in Cincinnati During his third visit to Cincinnati UBF, P. Ron witnessed the power of Christ's words in the message...