The consultant is a real gem! He has really thrown himself into this church in so many ways. In addition to managing all activities directly related to the campaign, he has been willing to help where ever he is needed. In this way he has quickly earned our trust and respect while setting a great example of a Christ-centered servant-leader. For example, he attended our baptism in the ocean and I found him behind the scenes helping to set up the tent and AV equipment. He even agreed to come to my son’s 11th birthday party last weekend. Unfortunately circumstances changed and he couldn’t attend the party but he is clearly committed to our church family and making a difference for Christ. I will be very sorry to see him go when the day comes.
-Jim Schmidt
Spring Branch Community Church
Virginia Beach, 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.
