Review
An absolutely must read for any church leader thinking about change. Pastor Ficken ... shares pointed research, personal anecdotes of his own journey, and practical processes, all spoken with a pastor s heart and a shepherd s sensitivity. It s wonderfully readable, and eminently spiritual. The final chapter that leads the reader through The Journey of Old Church is a masterful guide to change and a compelling invitation to begin the adventure for oneself. Rev. William Ameiss President, Northern Illinois District Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod --Rev. William Ameiss
Leadership and Change: the two greatest areas of challenge for church leaders today. Ficken has done a remarkable service for today s church leaders by addressing both of these topics in one well-written book. It breathes authenticity. It inspires hope. I would recommend it to all pastors and lay leaders.... Gerald W. Seaman Executive Director for Outreach The Florida-Georgia District Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod --Gerald W. Seaman
This is a solid book for change leaders in congregations. Jock ties scriptural principles and illustrations to current cases and a variety of congregations. He illustrates the concepts, frameworks and the path to the future for many church leadership teams who find themselves stuck at their present level of ministry but desire to go further. Dave Travis Director of Church Champions Network --Dave Travis
Leadership and Change: the two greatest areas of challenge for church leaders today. Ficken has done a remarkable service for today s church leaders by addressing both of these topics in one well-written book. It breathes authenticity. It inspires hope. I would recommend it to all pastors and lay leaders.... Gerald W. Seaman Executive Director for Outreach The Florida-Georgia District Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod --Gerald W. Seaman
This is a solid book for change leaders in congregations. Jock ties scriptural principles and illustrations to current cases and a variety of congregations. He illustrates the concepts, frameworks and the path to the future for many church leadership teams who find themselves stuck at their present level of ministry but desire to go further. Dave Travis Director of Church Champions Network --Dave Travis
About the Author
Jock E. Ficken has served as senior pastor of St. Paul s Lutheran Church since 1983, a 140-year-old congregation in Aurora, Illinois. God has used Jock to introduce significant healthy changes in this once-struggling congregation in the heart of an urban area. He has also consulted with congregations in the areas of stewardship and future planning. He has developed an understanding and compassion for congregational leaders of change. Jock and his wife, Gail, have three sons.
