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Your Summer Reading List June 2, 2026 Devotional

by Chris Woodard on June 02, 2026

Your Summer Reading List June 2, 2026 Devotional

The first act of Jesus in this story is that He ‘went out of the house.’ The Word of God is always moving out. God’s Word is one of the foundations of the church, but it is not a foundation that is limited to the church building. As followers of Jesus, we do as He did and bring the Good News out into the world. Jesus not only went ‘out of the house,’ but into the crowds and then out on the sea. God’s word is for people where they are even as they experience the sea of life. Paul reminds us of our great marching orders:


20 We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.
2 Corinthians 5:20


How do you feel about your job description as an ambassador of Christ?

Is God calling you to ‘get out of the house’ and head to the people? Where?

About the Author
Chris Woodard

Chris began his service at Valley Presbyterian in Church in 2007 as the Director of Student Ministries. In his thirteen years of ministry, he has expanded his role to work with VPC Mission and Outreach, Worship, and Men’s Ministry.

In 2019, Chris was ordained at VPC and currently serves as pastor of Mission and Community Engagement, where he finds passion in helping people identify their true purpose in Jesus Christ through service to others. Chris considers it a true joy and privilege to be part of the community.

Raised in Tucson as part of a wonderful church community at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, he graduated from the University of Arizona with a BS in Molecular and Cellular Biology- "Bear Down!" He completed his seminary work and earned a Master of Divinity at Fuller Theological Seminary.

Chris is married to his dream girl Brianna and they just gave birth to their first son Max.

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