We are so blessed to have found the consultant through an acquaintance of my son, Roland Shelton. I have expressed my deep appreciation to Roland for introducing me to him.
The consultant stepped in and fit right in to the congregation. While some were a bit reluctant to accept an external consultant, even the critics were won over by his charm and professionalism. He is a true friend of the congregation now.
As a fundraiser for some 28 years, I appreciate his thorough understanding of the development process. He knows all the principles necessary to garner success in a Capital Campaign. More than that, it is obvious that he knows how to adapt to different environments in which a campaign unfolds.
I personally vetted three potential counsels for our campaign. The other two were personal friends. I recommended the consultant over my friends…and am very happy the campaign leaders chose him. And I think I speak for our entire congregation when I say that!
Thanks, again, for sharing the consultant with us!
First Baptist Church
Terre Haute, Indiana
703-399-0518 
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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.
