Deep in the thick of our Bicentennial Capital Campaign at Trinity Episcopal Church in Columbus, Ohio, I pause to say a heartfelt THANK YOU to our Campaign Director and the Klote firm.
Over a seven-week sprint last summer the director taught us and, even more, he joined us in the passionate work leading toward self-discovery so essential to mission and capacity-building. The Klote philosophy is clear and consistent: the “goal” always exceeds monetary needs or wishes, it consistently points us to relationships that are the foundation of congregational life and health. Working with Klote opens people’s eyes and lifts up their hearts!
I believe that Trinity steps into a third century of mission in Columbus stronger because we invited the Klote firm to walk this faithful pilgrimage with us for a season. I confidently recommend James D. Klote Associates to other congregations seeking to move forward with imaginative, organized planning and purpose.
Rector
Trinity Episcopal Church
Columbus, 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.
