Mike Woodruff is the lead pastor at Christ Church, a multi-site ministry with campuses in the northern suburbs of Chicago. In addition to chairing the boards of Renew Communities and Lakelight Institute, Mike is the past President of ScholarLeaders International and the author of numerous articles and books. You can sign up for The Friday Update, his free weekly reflection on life, culture and faith, or learn more about him at mikewoodruff.org.