Mike Woodruff has served as the Senior Pastor of Christ Church, a multi-site ministry in the northern suburbs of Chicago, since 2002. Before joining Christ Church, he served as a college pastor and management consultant. He is the founder of The Ivy Jungle Network, former President of ScholarLeaders International, and currently chairs the boards of Renew Communities and Lakelight Institute. He also serves as a visiting scholar with the Murdock Charitable Trust.

Mike has published more than 200 articles and authored or edited numerous books. He holds degrees from DePauw University and Trinity International University, along with an honorary Doctorate of Divinity from Sterling College. He also writes The Friday Update, a free weekly reflection on life, culture, and faith, available at thefridayupdate.org.