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 > Gospel and Acts > Mark 7:24-30

    Jesus Blesses A Humble Woman

    Mark 7:24-30 Key Verse: 7:29   “Then he told her, ‘For such a reply you may go; the demon has left your daughter.’”   In this...

  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 8:1-21

    Don't You Remember? (A History Lesson)

    Mark 8:1-21 Key Verse: 8:18b By Moses Lenthang   In today’s passage Jesus feeds 4000 people. There seems to be no difference between this event...

  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 8:22-38

    PETER'S CONFESSION OF CHRIST

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  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 8:22-30

    WHO DO YOU SAY I AM?”

    Mark 8:22-30 Key Verse: Key Verse 8:29   "‘But what about you?’ he asked. ‘Who do you say I am?’ Peter answered, ‘You are the...

  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 8:31-38

    Follow Jesus

    Mark 8:31-38 Key Verse: 8:34   “Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said, ‘If anyone would come after me,...

  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 9:1-13

    Jesus' Glorious Image

    Mark 9:1-13 Key Verse: 9:3   "His clothes became dazzling white, whiter than anyone in the world could bleach them."   In this passage, Jesus encourages...

  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 9:14-29

    Everything Is Possible For Him Who Believes

    Mark 9:14-29 Key Verse: 9:23   “'If you can’? said Jesus. ‘Everything is possible for him who believes.'”   This passage makes a great contrast with...

  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 10:17-31

    TO INHERIT ETERNAL LIFE

    Mark 10:17-31 Key Verse: 10:21   “Jesus looked at him and loved him. ‘One thing you lack,’ he said. ‘Go, sell everything you have and...

  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 10:32-52

    Jesus Teaches To Serve and To Give Our Lives

    Mark 10:32-52 Key Verse: 10:45   “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his...

  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 11:1-19

    The King Comes!

    Mark 11:1-19 Key Verse: 11:10   “Those who went ahead and those who followed shouted, ‘Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of...

  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 11:27-12:12

    THE PARABLE OF THE TENANTS

    Mark 11:27-12:12 Key Verse: 12:1b   “A man planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a pit for the winepress and built...

  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 12:13-17

    Give To Caesar; Give To God

    Mark 12:13-17 Key Verse: 12:17   “Then Jesus said to them, ‘Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s.’”   As we...

  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 12:18-27

    The God of the Living

    Mark 12:18-27 Key Verse: 12:27   “He is not the God of the dead, but of the living. You are badly mistaken!’”     As we have...

  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 12:28-34

    Our God is the Only God

    Mark 12:28-34 Key Verse: 12:29    “’The most important one,’ answered Jesus, ‘is this: “Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one.”’”  ...

  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 12:35-44

    Christ Is Our Victorious Lord

    Mark 12:35-44 Key Verse: 12:36   “David himself, speaking by the Holy Spirit, declared: ‘The Lord said to my Lord: Sit at my right hand...

  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 13:1-23

    The Gospel Must First Be Preached

    Mark 13:1-23 Key Verse: 13:10   “And the gospel must first be preached to all nations.”   We live in a world bombarded by information daily....

  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 13:24-37

    The Son of Man is Coming

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  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 14:12-26

    The Lord's Supper

    Mark 14:12-26 Key Verse: 14:24   “’This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many,’ he said to them.”   In the...

  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 14:27-52

    JESUS PRAYS AT GETHSEMANE

    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,...

  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 15:16-47

    Jesus Was Forsaken In Our Places

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Articles by P. Ron Ward

(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