Perspectives – Fall 2019 Issue
Welcome to the Fall 2019 edition of our online newsletter. We are delighted that you continue to follow the services our firm provides to churches throughout the United States, Canada and Europe.
As we approach the end of this year and the impending cold winter months, James D. Klote & Associates would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the great successes we and our clients have had in 2019. Our experienced, professional staff of Directors consulted on many projects around the country this year that were extremely successful; and the year is still not over. The successes of these projects are not attributed to one sole factor, but many that need to take place to truly make it a success. It starts with a solid partnership between our church client and one of our experienced consultants. This important match of our church client and a full-time and on-site consultant, combined with a solid case statement, Readiness Assessment / Feasibility Study, competent leadership, personal visitation, and committed members creates an environment of success. It’s hard for a campaign not to meet its true potential when it encompasses all of these crucial factors.
Please enjoy the following articles in this Spring edition of “PERSPECTIVES” and let us know if you have questions, comments or a need for services such as ours.
As always, please remember, we are here to serve. If we can be of service or offer simple advice, please contact us for a no obligation discussion of your church and ministry needs. Enjoy the beautiful weather and all of the beauty that surrounds you.
Blessings,
Erin West
I’m not a fundraiser!
By: Marcia Meehan
When beginning a new church campaign, this is the most frequent statement I hear when being introduced to new congregation members. I’m no longer taken aback by it, and I even smile when I hear it now. Why? Because I begin to think about all the volunteer congregants who started out saying the exact same thing, and ended up finding joy and a deeper connection to their church and fellow congregants through serving as a capital campaign visitor. Read more…
Being the Solution and Not the Problem
By: Glenn Wagner
Ever feel like spiritual terrorists are ambushing your church? Jesus told us that the work of authentic ministry would be resisted. He said “I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it” (Matthew 16:18). The implication is that, although the gates of Hades will not ultimately prevail, they will always be trying to overcome.
But the longer I’m involved in the “church world”, the more I’m beginning to think that “the gates of Hades” aren’t our biggest problem. After all, Jesus said they would fail. To be honest, I see more resistance coming from within the church than from without. Read more…
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