Marc K. Woodson is an ordained Seventh-day Adventist minister and has served the Church in various leadership capacities for nearly 40 years. He holds degrees from Oakwood University, Andrews University, and a doctorate from Fuller Theological Seminary. He currently serves as the president of the Northern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists with headquarters in Roseville, California. Woodson is married to Marlene Rodriguez, who is also an ordained minister. Together they are raising Tahoe—a lovable, 98-pound, Bernese Mountain dog.