I have met plenty of “fundraisers” over my career. Many have the arrogant “I know more than you” demeanor. I never sensed that with your consultant. He certainly did know far more about your process than we did, but he never brought that “know it all” attitude to the conversation. He represented your company very well the entire time he lived here in Vegas. He came as a stranger and left as a friend. We met for a time almost every day. He patiently waited for my attention, persistently reminded me of my tasks, and gave encouraging comments and helpful clarifications all along the way. I appreciated his feedback on my assignments and hopefully he learned a few things about faith, life and church work from me. I value his friendship and will miss the regular conversations with him.
Senior Pastor
Community Lutheran Church
Las Vegas, Nevada
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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.
