Talking Points with President Woodford: Faithful in Doctrine and Mission

The Church is called to be faithful in doctrine and mission. Both flow from Christ Himself. Our Lord did not merely command the Church to maintain sound teaching; He also directed His Church to “go and make disciples of all nations” (Matt. 28:19). Likewise, St. Paul exhorts Timothy to “guard the good deposit entrusted to you” (2 Tim. 1:14), but also declares, “Woe to me if I do not preach the Gospel!” (1 Cor. 9:16). In other words, we must both get the message right and get the message out.

From The President, Lucas Woodford, Lutheran WitnessLucas WoodfordJuly 31, 2026

Talking Points with President Woodford: Faithful in the Means, Trusting the Spirit in the Results

There is a quiet tension that many congregations feel. On the one hand, we confess with confidence that the Holy Spirit “works faith, when and where it pleases God” (Augsburg Confession, Article V). On the other hand, we look around our sanctuaries, see the shrinking attendance, and wonder: Are we doing enough? Are we reaching anyone beyond ourselves? Should we be trying something different?

From The President, Lutheran WitnessLucas WoodfordJune 1, 2026

Talking Points with President Woodford: The Blood of Christ

The sight of blood makes many people squeamish. It’s not an everyday sight for most. If you live on the farm, are a butcher, or a hunter, you are accustomed to it more than most. But blood is central to God’s plan of redemption. It’s there throughout the Old Testament and there in the New Testament, especially in the book of Hebrews.

From The President, Lucas Woodford, Lutheran WitnessLucas WoodfordApril 28, 2026

Talking Points with President Woodford: We Wish to See Jesus

“We wish to see Jesus.” That’s what they said. But why? What had they heard? What did they want? Much had been made of this Jesus. Word had spread. He cast out demons. He healed the sick. He even raised dead people back to life—one named Lazarus. It’s no wonder people wanted to see Him, hear Him, and if they could, touch Him. “Sir, we wish to see Jesus!”

From The President, Lucas Woodford, Lutheran WitnessLucas WoodfordMarch 24, 2026

Talking Points with President Woodford: How Much are You Worth?

What if someone wrote your biography on the basis of your checkbook or your income-tax returns? What might they say about you, your loyalties, your focus, and about whom you serve?

Lutheran Witness, From The PresidentLucas WoodfordFebruary 26, 2026