I pray this finds you well. What a glorious day we had this past Sunday. As was the case in each of the previous steps in the Klote process, I find myself marveling at the results of our campaign launch event. As the commitment amount was shared, a palpable buzz went through the congregation. Our people have been inspired and motivated. They are ready to welcome visitors from their church family who will share the vision first hand and invite them to prayerfully and thoughtfully consider participating in meeting our need.
Our launch event changed and softened hearts! One man, who was against the campaign initially, called me to say that his mind had been completely changed. In fact, the ultimate proof of this conversion was his defending the campaign to another man who has never supported “such a thing.”
From the consultants to our interaction with you, Jim, we have found Klote and Associates to be professional, caring and warm, and highly responsive. What’s more, the astounding results support the claims you made during our initial search for the right consulting firm. I cannot imagine how this experience could be more positive.
Thank you, Jim, for your encouragement and friendship. We count it a privilege to have you and your amazing staff on our team.
Blessings,
Senior Pastor
Anchor Baptist Church
Lexington, Kentucky
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.
