The consultant not only brought to our effort an extensive experience and depth of knowledge in best practices and campaign success, but also, because of significant local church experiences, they were able to communicate effectively with local churches and individuals on the unique local concerns identified throughout the feasibility survey process. The results of the feasibility/readiness assessment provided us with the support and information we needed to recommend to our Annual Conference to move forward on the full capital funds campaign in the coming year. The readiness assessment has been an important precursor to the upcoming campaign and James D. Klote & Associates have been instrumental in helping us prepare for and establish the needed foundation for that effort.
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Virginia Conference UMC
Glen Allen, Virginia
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Carmel Lutheran Church kicked off its ‘Hearts Compelled To Share’ capital campaign in record style. As of January 25th just 73 families of the more than 900 in the church had already committed $3.75 million dollars. That total represents not only the best kickoff to a campaign at CLC, it also represents the best campaign in total even though only 8% of the congregation has pledged so far.
The previous best campaign was just four years ago when CLC collected a total of about $3 million in pledges from over 425 donors.
"Jim Klote, president of James D. Klote and Associates, a capital stewardship consulting firm based in Fall Church, VA, appears on the big screen during his "All Things New" presentation at this year's Annual Conference session. Klote and Associates will conduct free stewardship education workshops for churches in all 18 districts of the conference this fall.
Participants listen attentively during the church stewardship workshop at Wright's Chapel UMC.The Virginia Conference sponsored series of stewardship workshops in each district is winding down, with two more district gatherings remaining in November.
