I’m a member of Baker Memorial United Methodist Church in St Charles, Illinois. I recently volunteered to assist with meeting with church members to discuss their pledge decisions as part of our capital campaign. As part of the process, I have had the opportunity to meet the consultant who is guiding the coordination and roll out of the program and who trained me.
He has been so very helpful and supportive. His knowledge and willingness to share and guide us with helpful tips and suggestions has been so appreciated. He is very thorough, organized, and always available when you need his support or assistance. It is very clear that he has been through numerous campaigns and his expertise has been invaluable.
Baker Memorial has been blessed to have the consultant help us through this important initiative. We are grateful.
Baker Memorial UMC
St. Charles, Illinois
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.
