We have much appreciated the consultant and his work with us. He has blended well into our diverse parish and has engendered trust and confidence wherever he has been. He has good communication skills–a remarkable ability to translate his experience and knowledge into meaningful conversation and motivation among people he meets. I am particularly impressed with the effective way he approaches critical and even negative outlook among the few folk who are not quite yet convinced of the need for and the value of the project. Be assured that he represents your firm very well indeed. I am pleased to commend him without the slightest reservation.
Church of the Redeemer
Sarasota, Florida
703-399-0518
info@jdklote.com 



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.
