I am writing to share how much I appreciate the dedicated and effective work that the consultant does for the Capital Campaign for St. John’s Episcopal Church, Ithaca, New York.
This was the first Capital Campaign I have participated in and the consultant has made it exciting to undertake, effectively mapping out achievable goals, and a learning experience that will continue to bear fruit during annual pledge drives. I experience him as one of the most authentically genuine, friendly, and positive people I have ever known, as well as one of the hardest working to help us focus and meet goals.
One of the aspects of this campaign that I have come to appreciate is the importance of personal visits to parishioners, which increased people’s understanding of the needs and vision of the parish and also allowed them to actively contribute their vision and shape the future of this faith community.
Thank you very much for sharing the consultant with us. It’s been a pleasure!
Associate Priest
St. John's Episcopal Church
Ithaca, New York
703-399-0518 
info@jdklote.com 
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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.
