C. Stacey Woods (October 26, 1909 – January 4, 1983) was an Australian-born preacher and missionary leader whose ministry significantly shaped evangelical student movements in North America and beyond through his work with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship (IVCF). Born in Townsville, Queensland, Australia, to Henry James Woods and Ada Frances Stacey, he grew up in a Plymouth Brethren family that nurtured his faith from childhood. Converted at age 12 during a sermon at his local assembly, he pursued theological education at Dallas Theological Seminary, earning a Bachelor of Theology in 1934 and a Master of Theology in 1937, after earlier studies at Sydney Missionary and Bible College and Wheaton College. Woods’ preaching career began in earnest when he became General Secretary of IVCF Canada in 1934 at age 24, revitalizing the organization by preaching at university campuses across Canada. In 1940, he took on the same role for IVCF in the United States, serving until 1960, where his dynamic sermons and leadership grew the ministry from a fledgling group to a major force, emphasizing intellectual engagement with faith. He co-founded the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students (IFES) in 1947 and launched HIS magazine in 1941, preaching globally to students in over 30 countries. Married to Alfreda Liechti in 1938, with whom he had four children, he later served as General Secretary of the International Council of Christian Churches (1961–1974). He died at age 73 in Lausanne, Switzerland, leaving a legacy of evangelical outreach and apologetics.