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

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Philippians 3:1-11

    I Want to Know Christ

    Manuscript Philippians 3:1-11 Key Verse: 3:10 “I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Philippians 2:12-30

    CONTINUE TO WORK OUT YOUR SALVATION

    Manuscript Philippians 2:12-30 Key Verse: 12b-13 “...continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Philippians 2:1-14

    Imitating Christ’s Humility

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Philippians 1:15-30

    To Live is Christ, to Die is Gain

    Manuscript Philippians 1:15-30 Key Verse: 1:20b-21 “...so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death....

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Philippians 1:1-14

    God Began a Good Work and Will Finish It

    Manuscript Philippians 1:1-14 Key Verse: 1:6 “...being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Philemon 1:1-25

    Welcome Onesimus as a Brother in the Lord

    Manuscript Philemon 1:1-25 Key Verse: 1:16-17 “...no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a dear brother. He is very dear...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Philemon 1:1-25

    Introduction to Philemon

    Philemon 1:1-25 Key Verse: 1:16-17 WELCOME ONESIMUS AS A BROTHER IN THE LORD Key Verses: 1:16-17 “...no longer as a slave, but better than...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Titus 3:1-15

    GOD’S PEOPLE SHOULD BE CAREFUL TO DO GOOD

    Manuscript Titus 3:1-15 Key Verse: 3:8 “This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Titus 2:1-15

    THE GRACE OF GOD TRAINS US TO LIVE GODLY LIVES

    Manuscript Titus 2:1-15 Key Verses: 2:11-12 “For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Titus 1:1-16

    HOLD FIRMLY TO THE TRUSTWORTHY MESSAGE

    Manuscript Titus 1:1-16 Key Verse: 1:9 “He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > 2 Peter 3:1-18

    THE DAY OF THE LORD IS COMING

    Manuscript 2 Peter 3:1-18 Key Verse: 3:10 “But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > 2 Peter 2:1-22

    THE LORD KNOWS HOW TO RESCUE AND PUNISH

    Manuscript 2 Peter 2:1-22 Key Verse: 2:9 “…if this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > 2 Peter 1:12-21

    PAY ATTENTION TO THE PROPHETIC MESSAGE

    Manuscript 2 Peter 1:12-21 Key Verse: 1:19a “We also have the prophetic message as something completely reliable, and you will do well to pay...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > 2 Peter 1:1-11

    DIVINE POWER—THE SOURCE OF GODLY LIVING

    Manuscript 2 Peter 1:1-11 Key Verse: 1:3 “His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > 2 Peter 1:1-3:18

    2 Peter Intro

    “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen” (2...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > 1 Peter 5:1-14

    Be Shepherds of God's Flock

    Manuscript 1 Peter 5:1-14 Key Verse: 5:2a “Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care…”           As Peter finished his letter, he gave...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > 1 Peter 4:1-19

    REJOICE AS YOU PARTICIPATE IN CHRIST’S SUFFERINGS

    Manuscript 1 Peter 4:1-19 Key Verse: 4:13 “But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > 1 Peter 3:8-22

    IN YOUR HEARTS REVERE CHRIST AS LORD

    Manuscript 1 Peter 3:8-22 Key Verse: 3:15 “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > 1 Peter 3:1-7

    BEAUTIFUL WIVES AND CONSIDERATE HUSBANDS

    Manuscript 1 Peter 3:1-7 Key Verse: 3:4 “Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > 1 Peter 2:11-25

    BY HIS WOUNDS YOU HAVE BEEN HEALED

    Manuscript 1 Peter 2:11-25 Key Verse: 2:24 “‘He himself bore our sins’ in his body on the cross, so that we might die to...

Articles by P. Ron Ward

2026 UBF Founders Day "Delight in the Word of God" 10/2/2026

2026 UBF Founders Day "Delight in the Word of God" 10/2/2026

(HQ-General Director) God Is Working for Good in Venezuela

(HQ-General Director) God Is Working for Good in Venezuela

(HQ-General Director) UBF Press, Raising Full-time Staff, Venezuela Updates

(HQ-General Director) UBF Press, Raising Full-time Staff, Venezuela Updates

(HQ) English Edition Now Available | The Biography of the Late Dr. Samuel Lee

(HQ) English Edition Now Available | The Biography of the Late Dr. Samuel Lee

(UPDATE 7/27 HQ-General Director) Let’s Pray for America and Venezuela to Be Great Missionary-sending Countries

(UPDATE 7/27 HQ-General Director) Let’s Pray for America and Venezuela to Be Great Missionary-sending Countries

(HQ) Donation for Venezuela

(HQ) Donation for Venezuela

(HQ) The Harvest Is Plentiful In North America (Lord, raise up workers for your harvest field!)

(HQ) The Harvest Is Plentiful In North America (Lord, raise up workers for your harvest field!)

(HQ) Make Disciples of All Nations- A Letter of Encouragement from the General Director

(HQ) Make Disciples of All Nations- A Letter of Encouragement from the General Director

(HQ) The Messenger Camp for the Latin American Conference was Filled with a Spirit of Prayer and Love

(HQ) The Messenger Camp for the Latin American Conference was Filled with a Spirit of Prayer and Love

(HQ) Pastor Ron Ward: Prayer for North America and Latin America, and Thanksgiving for Asian Directors Conference

(HQ) Pastor Ron Ward: Prayer for North America and Latin America, and Thanksgiving for Asian Directors Conference

(HQ) Thanksgiving Note and Prayer Topics (for CIS) from the UBF General Director

(HQ) Thanksgiving Note and Prayer Topics (for CIS) from the UBF General Director

(PASTOR RON WARD) Global Mission Revived: Highlights from the 2024 Oceania Summer Bible Conference and African Leaders’ Conference

(PASTOR RON WARD) Global Mission Revived: Highlights from the 2024 Oceania Summer Bible Conference and African Leaders’ Conference

(OCEANIA) Oceania Summer Conference 2024 - Renewal in Jesus

(OCEANIA) Oceania Summer Conference 2024 - Renewal in Jesus

(KOREA) Mission Report by Ron Ward: A visit to the Hangang UBF chapter and the Korean New Year’s Staff Conference

(KOREA) Mission Report by Ron Ward: A visit to the Hangang UBF chapter and the Korean New Year’s Staff Conference

(HQ) Message from Pastor Ron on the Upcoming Founders Day Event

(HQ) Message from Pastor Ron on the Upcoming Founders Day Event

(HQ-UPDATE) "Jesus, the Way for Europe" - Pastor Ron Thanksgiving & Prayer Topics

(HQ-UPDATE) "Jesus, the Way for Europe" - Pastor Ron Thanksgiving & Prayer Topics

(USA-UPDATE) The Glory of Christ in Cincinnati UBF! - Dedication Ceremony and Ordination of Elders and Stewards

(USA-UPDATE) The Glory of Christ in Cincinnati UBF! - Dedication Ceremony and Ordination of Elders and Stewards