English Online Forums

Dear UBF Mission Coworkers,

The 36th UBF Online Forum will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The theme of this Forum is “WMC, 2026: “Thanking God for the Past – Trusting God for the Future.” In 2026, the 65th anniversary of UBF’s pioneering work, we are holding the WMC in Korea in this historic year. This WMC will serve as an arena where missionaries and mission coworkers from around the world gather together to give thanks for the great things God has done and to share strategies and vision for future world mission. We invite you to attend this forum and join us in praying for WMC, 2026, as well as in discussing together the vision and strategies for future world mission.

Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026. 
Time: 9 am (CDT Chicago, USA), 10 am (EDT New York, USA), 4 pm (CET Berlin, Germany), 11 pm (KST Korea) 
Target Attendees: English-speaking leaders and 2^nd gens
Panelists: Knut Rohrmoser (Germany), Artyom Datsenko (CIS), Pastor Nehemiah Kim (Korea UBF, Director), Pastor Ron Ward (General Director) 
*Moderator: Dr. Spencer Leubben 

Dear UBF Mission Coworkers,

The 35th UBF Online Forum will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The theme of this Forum is “UBF Education: What is God's Vision and Strategy?" God has carried out the world mission and disciple-making ministry through UBF HQ education up to this point. At this Forum, we would like to come together to discuss and pray about a new vision and strategy for UBF education, as well as its future direction. Through this forum, we pray that God will grant a new vision for the future of UBF education and the wisdom to carry it out. We invite our coworkers to join us in this Forum.

*Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026. 
*Time: 9 am (CST Chicago, USA), 10 am (EST New York, USA), 4 pm (CET Berlin, Germany), 12 am (KST Korea) 
Target Attendees: English-speaking leaders and 2^nd          
*Panelists: Dr. Abraham T. Kim (USA, Former General Director), Dr. Augustine Suh (Chicago, USA), Pastor Ron Ward (General Director) 
*Moderator: Dr. Helen Rarick (USA)

Presented via Zoom: The Zoom invitation will be sent to registered emails before the meeting. If you want to join the 35^th English Online Forum, please register on the HQ Website today (https://ubf.org/onlineforum/english).    

* UBF Online Forum Committee
   Chair: Dr. Ezra Cho (ezra5978@gmail.com)

*Global Time Zone
Chicago, USA - Sat, Jan 10, 2026 09:00
New York, USA - Sat, Jan 10, 2026 10:00
Los Angeles, USA - Sat, Jan 10, 2026 07:00
Seoul, South Korea - Sun, Jan 11, 2026 00:00
Frankfurt, Germany - Sat, Jan 10, 2026 16:00
Johannesburg, South Africa - Sat, Jan 10, 2026 17:00
London, United Kingdom - Sat, Jan 10, 2026 15:00
Paris, France - Sat, Jan 10, 2026 16:00
Singapore, Singapore - Sat, Jan 10, 2026 23:00

Presentation Resources :

• The 35th-English Online Forum.pdf

Due to copyright issues, if you need the materials, please request using the following link: Request Materials

Dear UBF Mission Coworkers,

The 34th UBF Online Forum will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025. The theme of this Forum is “God’s Hope and Vision for the Young Generation: Vision Camp, Encounter, and Young Adult Conference.” Over the years, God has been powerfully working through the Holy Spirit in the hearts of young people around the world—those who will carry on and lead God's mission in the next generation. In this Forum, we will reflect on God’s hopeful work through Vision Camp, Encounter, and the Young Adult Conference, which He has used as tools to raise up the young generation. We also hope to share in God's vision through these ministries. We prayerfully invite all our mission coworkers to join us in this Forum to share in God’s hope and vision for young generation.

Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025. 
Time: 9 am (CDT Chicago, USA), 10 am (EDT New York, USA), 4 pm (CEST Berlin, Germany), 11 pm (KST Korea) 
Target Attendees: English-speaking leaders and 2^nd gens         
Panelists: 
- Dr. James Roh (Philadelphia, USA): "The Works of Vision Camp 2025"
- Isidora Printezi (Athene, Greece): "Encounter 2025 (EU)"
- Susan Yun (Boston, USA): "2026 Young Adult Conference (USA)"
- Pastor Ron Ward (General Director, USA)
Moderator: Dr. Helen Rarick (USA)

<Global Time Zone>
Alaska Daylight Time, AKDT          Sat, Sep 20, 2025 at 6:00 am AKDT
Los Angeles, USA                          Sat, Sep 20, 2025 at 7:00 am PDT
Victoria, Canada                            Sat, Sep 20, 2025 at 7:00 am PDT
Chicago, USA                                Sat, Sep 20, 2025 at 9:00 am CDT
New York, USA                              Sat, Sep 20, 2025 at 10:00 am EDT
Berlin, Germany                             Sat, Sep 20, 2025 at 4:00 pm CEST
South Africa Standard Time,         SAST    Sat, Sep 20, 2025 at 4:00 pm SAST
Singapore, Singapore                   Sat, Sep 20, 2025 at 10:00 pm SGT
Seoul, South Korea                       Sat, Sep 20, 2025 at 11:00 pm KST
Sydney, Australia                          Sun, Sep 21, 2025 at 12:00 midn AEST

*Check your time zone: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html?iso=20250920T140000&p1=tz_akdt&p2=137&p3=1091&p4=64&p5=179&p6=37&p7=tz_sast&p8=236&p9=235&p10=240

Presented via Zoom: The Zoom invitation will be sent to registered emails before the meeting. If you want to join the 34^th English Online Forum, please register on the HQ Website today (https://ubf.org/onlineforum/english).    

* UBF Online Forum Committee
   Chair: Dr. Ezra Cho (ezra5978@gmail.com)

Presentation Resources :

• The 34st_English Online Forum.pdf

Due to copyright issues, if you need the materials, please request using the following link: Request Materials

Dear UBF Mission Coworkers,

We will have the 33^rd English Online Forum on Saturday, June 21, 2025. In May 2026, a World Mission Congress will be held in Korea with the theme of “World Mission Congress, 2026: Campus Mission Revival in the World.” At this 33^rd English Forum, we would like to support this historic international world mission Congress with prayer. Furthermore, we will share the mission strategies and prayer requests that will be presented at this international Congress, and we will also share our vision for campus mission revival. For this mission Congress, we desperately need the wisdom and practical suggestions of missionaries who are on the front lines of mission fields. We hope you will attend this Forum so that we can share God's wisdom.

Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025. 
Time: 9 am (CDT Chicago, USA), 10 am (EDT New York, USA), 4 pm (CEST Berlin, Germany), 11 pm (KST Korea) 
Target Attendees: English-speaking leaders and 2^nd gens         
Panelists: Panelists: Pastor Nehemiah Kim (Director, Korea UBF), Moses Noh (USA), Ezra Cho (USA)
Moderator: Dr. Helen Rarick (USA)

Presented via Zoom: The Zoom invitation will be sent to registered emails before the meeting. If you want to join the 33^rd English Online Forum, please register on the HQ Website today (https://ubf.org/onlineforum/english).   

Dear UBF Mission Coworkers,

We will have the 32^nd English Online Forum on Saturday, March 22, 2025. The topic will be “Empowering Ministry with AI (Artificial Intelligence): Practical Applications to Enhance Bible Study, Discipleship, and Church Management” We live in an era where AI technologies are proliferating rapidly and having a powerful impact on every aspect of our lives. In this age, we need wisdom to embrace AI technology and apply it effectively in God's work. In this 32^nd English Forum, we will discuss how AI technology can be used effectively and practically for the growth of God's work. Join us to learn God's wisdom and AI technology together.

Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025. 
Time: 9 am (CDT Chicago, USA), 10 am (EDT New York, USA), 3 pm (CEST Berlin, Germany), 11 pm (KST Korea) 
Target Attendees: English-speaking leaders and 2^nd gens         
Panelists: Dr. Paul Kim (DuPage, USA), Dr. Abraham Bae (Washington, USA), Dr. Paul Hong (Toledo, USA), P. Ron Ward (GD)  
Moderator: Dr. Helen Rarick (USA)

Presented via Zoom: The Zoom invitation will be sent to registered emails before the meeting. If you want to join the 32^nd English Online Forum, please register on the HQ Website today (https://ubf.org/onlineforum/english).    

* UBF Online Forum Committee
   Chair: Dr. Ezra Cho (ezra5978@gmail.com)

Presentation Resources :

• 32dnOnlineForum_PaulKim.pdf
• 32ndOnlineForum_AbrahamBae.pdf
• 32ndOnlineForum_PaulHong.pdf

Due to copyright issues, if you need the materials, please request using the following link: Request Materials

Dear UBF Mission Coworkers,

Happy Thanksgiving & Merry Christmas!

We will have the 31^st English Online Forum on Saturday, December 14, 2024. The topic will be “‘Bible-Reading Cohort Mission’: For Young Gens’ Disciple Ministry.” Praise the Lord for the great work of the Holy Spirit through a bible-reading cohort among young gens in the world. UBF ministry began with Bible reading works, and God is still using it today as a model for new discipleship through the Bible reading movement.  

Through this 31^st English Forum, we would like to thank God for the wonderful work of the living Words in the young gens and share a new vision for the future, especially for the renewal of the bible-reading cohort mission. Please join the forum to share God's wonderful works and gain God’s wisdom to advance his kingdom's works.

Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024. 
Time: 10 am (CDT Chicago, USA), 11 am (EDT New York, USA), 5 pm (CEST Berlin, Germany), 1 am (Sunday, KST Korea) 
Target Attendees: English-speaking leaders and 2^nd gens         
Panelists: James Park (Victoria, Canada), Polan Park (Poland), Pauline Lee (Denmark), Dr. Henry Park (Vice GD, USA)
Moderator: Dr. Helen Rarick (USA)

Presented via Zoom: The Zoom invitation will be sent to registered emails before the meeting. If you want to join the 31^st English Online Forum, please register on the HQ Website today (https://ubf.org/onlineforum/english).

Dear UBF Mission Coworkers,

We will have the 30^th English Online Forum on Saturday, September 14, 2024. The topic will be “‘The WAY’ (ESBC) and What’s Next?” Praise the Lord for the great work of the Holy Spirit during ESBC 2024, Jesus “The Way,” and for a new revival in Europe’s campus ministry. Through this 30th Forum, we would like to thank God for the wonderful work of the Word in the ESBC and share a new vision for the future, especially for the renewal of testimony writing and sharing ministry. Please join the Forum to share the wonderful works of God in ESBC, and to gain God’s wisdom for advancing his kingdom works.

Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024. 
Time: 10 am (CDT Chicago, USA), 11 am (EDT New York, USA), 5 pm (CEST Berlin, Germany), 12 am (Sunday, KST Korea) 
Target Attendees: English-speaking leaders and 2^nd gens         
Panelists: E. Jim Rarick (USA), Bruno Aussant (France), Esther Yoo (Germany), P. Ron Ward (General Director)
Moderator: Dr. Helen Rarick (USA)

Presented via Zoom: The Zoom invitation will be sent out to registered emails prior to the meeting. If you want to join the 30^th English Online Forum, please register on the HQ Website today (https://ubf.org/onlineforum/english).    

Dear UBF Mission Coworkers,

We will have the 29^th English Online Forum on Saturday, June 15, 2024. The topic will be “Having Christian Ethics & Perspective toward AI (Artificial Intelligence): What should We Prepare in AI Age?” With the rapid rise of technologies like AI & ChatGPT, these have alarmed churches and spiritual lives everywhere. In this forum, we'll discuss the proper Christian ethics/perspective for believers in the age of AI and share God's wisdom on how to wisely use these modern technologies for campus mission. Scripture calls us to work hard, be responsible, and use wisdom. Please join the Forum to gain God’s wisdom for overcoming these challenges of our time, and to keep up with the advance of his kingdom works.

Date: Saturday, June 15, 2024. 
Time: 10am (CDT Chicago, USA), 11am (EDT New York, USA), 5pm (CEST Berlin, Germany), 12am (Sunday, KST Korea) 
Target Attendees: English-speaking leaders and 2^nd gens         
Panelists: Dr. Bill Pottenger (USA), Dr. Joseph Cho (LA, USA), P. Ron Ward (General Director)
Moderator: Dr. Helen Rarick (USA)

Presentation Resources :

• 29th_EnglishForum_JosephCho.pdf
• 29th_EnglishForum_Bill.pdf

Due to copyright issues, if you need the materials, please request using the following link: Request Materials

Dear UBF Mission Coworkers,

May God help us to keep up with the advance of his kingdom works and to press on mission revival in the world!

We will have the 28^th English Online Forum on Saturday, March 16, 2024. The topic will be “Have Faith in God: For the Spiritual Revival in Europe.” With the Forum we are going to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the pioneering of Europe mission, and we will look at the historical significance of the ESBC in 2024. Furthermore, we will discuss mission strategy and pray for a new revival in Europe through ESBC 2024. Please join the Forum to gain God’s wisdom and to keep up with the advance of his kingdom works.

Topic: “Have Faith in God: For the Spiritual Revival in Europe”

Date: Saturday, March 16, 2024. 
Time: 10am (CDT Chicago, USA), 11am (EDT New York, USA), 4pm (CEST Berlin, Germany), 12am (Sunday, KST Korea) 
Target Attendees: English-speaking leaders and 2^nd gens     
Panelists: M. Matthew Singh (Portugal, EU), Sh. Bruno Aussant (France, EU), P. Ron Ward (General Director)
Moderator: Dr. Helen Rarick (USA)

Presentation Resources :

• 28thEnglishForum_MatthewSingh.pdf

Due to copyright issues, if you need the materials, please request using the following link: Request Materials

Dear UBF Mission Coworkers,

Thank and praise God for the revelation of his wonderful glory through ISBC 2023! May God help us to keep up with the advance of his kingdom works and to press on mission revival!

We will have the 27^th English Online Forum on Saturday, September 30, 2023. The topic will be “The Harvest is Plentiful.” With the Forum we are going to share what God has done during ISBC 2023 and how God revealed his glory among us. Furthermore, we will discuss mission strategy and mission revival over all mission fields. Please join the Forum to gain God’s wisdom and to keep up with the advance of his kingdom works.

Topic: “The Harvest is Plentiful.”

Date: Saturday, September 30, 2023. 
Time: 10am (CDT Chicago, USA), 11am (EDT New York, USA), 5pm (CEST Berlin, Germany), 12am (Sunday, KST Korea) 
Target Attendees: English-speaking leaders and 2^nd gens     
Panelists: Dr. John Lee (Springfield, USA), M. Maria Meyer (Germany), P. Phillip Wong (Canada), P. Ron Ward (General Director)
Moderator: Dr. Helen Rarick (USA)

Presentation Resources :

• 27thEnglishForum_Maria.pdf
• 27thEnglishForum_Philip.pdf
• 27thEnglishForum_John.pdf

Due to copyright issues, if you need the materials, please request using the following link: Request Materials