Rev. Dr. Jock Ficken
Vice President, Large Church Ministry

As vice president of Large Church Ministry for CFS, Jock develops capital stewardship campaigns and related services specifically for large congregations. His pastoral experience enhances his ability to successfully assist congregations in capital stewardship development.

Jock helps both congregation leaders and members alike to be creative in their approach to stewardship and congregation ministries. He desires to help congregations be successful in accomplishing all God has envisioned for them. He has been consulting in stewardship for 11 years and is author of "CHANGE: Learning to Lead It and Living to Tell About It." Jock has served Pastoral Leadership Institute (PLI) board as its chairman.

Jock received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Neb., a master of divinity degree from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and a doctorate of ministry from Fuller Seminary, Pasadena, Calif.

Before accepting his call to CFS, Jock served as senior pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Aurora, Ill., for 25 years. Jock and his wife live in Illinois.