My name is Bert Sikkelee. I was the senior pastor at Centreville UMC from 1992-2003. I am writing to tell you what you already know, namely that your consultant is a gem!
He is a person whom one immediately likes and in whose presence one instantly feels comfortable. He is always dressed neatly and greets everyone with a warm smile and a gracious manner. I enjoy talking with him so much that his professional grounding slips in almost unnoticed.
His attitude toward giving (“not ‘til it hurts, but ‘til it brings joy”) is one that immediately relaxes you. The helpful challenge of a specific goal appeals to the better angels of your nature and guides you toward something you can feel good about.
I look forward to making visits with him.
-Bert Sikkelee
Centreville UMC
Centreville, Virginia
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Centreville UMC
Centreville, 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.
