Our People

The consultants at CFS have many years of experience in helping ministries reach their stewardship goals. The depth of our knowledge shapes our perspective and gives us insight into your unique ministry. Your consultant will be your partner as you contemplate your vision, embark on your journey, and joyfully complete it.

For Congregations

Robert "Bob" Bewersdorf
Vice President, Western Region
Bob’s mission at CFS is to help congregations raise capital funds for ministry expansion.

Rev. Robert Besalski
Regional Consultant
Bob has served a variety of schools, congregations and new church plants, therefore understands the challenges organizations face as decisions are prayed over and made.

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.

Rev. Thomas F. Fischer
Regional Consultant
Having served in numerous capacities in the Michigan District of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), Tom has a passion to motivate congregations to greater effectiveness in ministry.

Rev. Dr. Karl Galik
Stewardship Consultant and Pastor Coach
As a stewardship consultant and pastor coach for CFS, Karl provides professional, spiritual guidance to pastors and congregations in their stewardship journey.

Rev. Dr. Dennis Goff
Regional Consultant
Dennis has been involved in numerous capital stewardship campaigns as a parish pastor. He has had the opportunity to see members challenged and respond to this grace of giving, and wants to help others see the joy of this journey.

Allen Helms
Regional Consultant
Allen works with Mid-South District congregations grow in the grace of giving through Biblically based capital stewardship campaigns.

Rev. Dr. Victor Hippe
Stewardship Consultant and Pastor Coach
As a pastor and a leadership trainer, Vic can open the doors to spiritual and professional growth.

Rev. John H. Kieschnick
Stewardship Consultant and Pastor Coach
As a stewardship consultant and pastor coach, Rev. John Kieschnick’s direction regarding planning, management, leadership, and stewardship is frequently sought.

Dave Kuerschner
Consultant
As the former Vice President for CFS, Dave established connections between CFS and LCMS congregations, high schools, camps, retirement homes and other service organizations. Recently retired from the leadership role, Dave's commitment continues through his work as a part-time consultant, allowing him to return to leading campaigns at the local level.

Jon Lorenz
Regional Consultant
LCMS congregations turn to Jon when they are ready to move boldly from envisioning their ministry plan to implementing it.

Mark Marshall, CFRE
Vice President, Core Region
Mark assists the CFS ministry by offering on-site consultative services to LCMS congregations.

Rev. Larry L. Reinhardt
Regional Consultant
Larry’s mission at CFS is to "help God’s people freely and joyfully practice sacrificial living and giving so that the mission and ministry of the local congregation expand."

Rev. Dr. Donald Sandmann
Regional Consultant
President emeritus of the New Jersey District, LCMS, Don has been helping congregations turn ministry visions into reality since joining CFS in 2000.

Rev. Dr. Arthur W. Scherer
Regional Consultant
Art is president emeritus of the Southeastern District, LCMS, and, as regional consultant, helps congregations and their leaders grow in the grace of giving through biblically-based campaigns and stewardship workshops.

Rev. Dr. John Sproul
Regional Consultant
John brings together heritage and creativity when he works with congregations who desire to achieve the vision God has for them.

Jerry Wendt
Regional Consultant
For over 25 years, Jerry has been helping congregations, school associations, and other Christian organization make good financial decisions so that their ministries can flourish.

For Associations

Dan Johnson, CFRE
Regional Consultant
In addition to serving as a regional consultant, Dan Johnson has been a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) since 1991.

Dave Kuerschner
Consultant
As the former Vice President for CFS, Dave established connections between CFS and LCMS congregations, high schools, camps, retirement homes and other service organizations. Recently retired from the leadership role, Dave's commitment continues through his work as a part-time consultant, allowing him to return to leading campaigns at the local level.

Jerry Wendt
Regional Consultant
For over 25 years, Jerry has been helping congregations, school associations and other Christian organizations make good financial decisions so that their ministries can flourish.