My name is Patrick Lauber and I wanted to share a few thoughts about the current Capital Campaign at First Congregational Church in Mansfield, Ohio. The consultant has been guiding our campaign on behalf of J.D. Klote & Associates. I am a relatively new member of FCC and volunteering as a visitor to share information about the Capital Campaign was my first opportunity to “give back” to my church home. It also seemed like a good opportunity for me to meet other members of the church – and to learn more about the history of the church from longtime members.
The consultant has been very helpful in this process. In addition to providing excellent training and guidance for our team and visitors, he has provided motivation, moral support and direct interaction with our membership. In my experience, he has always been quick to respond whenever questions or concerns come up. His time is winding down at FCC, but I am confident the lessons he has taught have prepared us to finish our campaign successfully. Thank you for your assistance in this project.
First Congregational Church
Mansfield, Ohio
703-399-0518 
info@jdklote.com 
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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.
