We could not have imagined four years ago that we would have more than doubled our size, multiplied into new neighborhoods, and seen our gospel communities grow at a present rate of three percent per week. GOD has been so faithful to keep our eyes fixated on Him and to give us guidance through the aid of James D. Klote & Associates. Two years of planning by our elders and team of advisors is coming to fruition. Having an on-site campaign director from James D. Klote & Associates has made a vital difference with results thus far exceeding our expectations.
Missio Dei Church
Chicago, Illinois
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.
