Leith Anderson

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Leith Anderson has served as senior pastor of Wooddale Church[1] in Eden Prairie, Minnesota since 1977. His education includes Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, Illinois; Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois (BA in Sociology); Denver Seminary, Denver, Colorado (Master of Divinity); Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California (Doctor of Ministry).

Leith has written articles published in many periodicals and he has authored eight books including Dying for Change, A Church for the 21st Century, Praying to the God You Can Trust, Leadership That Works and Jesus: An Intimate Portrait of the Man, His Land , and His People.

Faith Matters[2] is the radio ministry of Leith Anderson and Wooddale Church. The ministry began in its current format in August of 1999. Faith Matters is heard on Christian stations across the United States. Plans are to continue to grow on more Christian and mainstream stations.

Leith Anderson, Denver Seminary alumnus served as the interim president of that institution from 1999-2000, following the death of the former president Dr. Clyde McDowell. He was succeeded by the current president, Dr. Craig Williford.

Leith Anderson became the interim president of the U.S. National Association of Evangelicals, replacing Ted Haggard in November 2006. He had also been president of the group from 2001-03.

Preceded by
Kevin Mannoia		 President of the National Association of Evangelicals
2001–2003		 Succeeded by
Ted Haggard
Preceded by
Ted Haggard		 President of the National Association of Evangelicals
2006–present		 Succeeded by
Incumbent
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