In the short time I have known the consultant in his capacity for the Capital Building Campaign at The Church of the Redeemer in Sarasota, Florida, I have been impressed by his ability to connect with individuals both supportive of the campaign as well as with those less enthusiastic or even antagonistic.
He is first and foremost a good listener—willing to listen patiently to concerns and objections and then to address them in a positive, reassuring manner which allays fears and culminates in a revised impression of the project or issue under discussion and even, on occasion, a renewed interest in the campaign.
Non aggressive, yet knowledgeable and informative, the consultant creates a comfortable, non-threatening environment which encourages a positive response.
Campaign Team Member
Church of the Redeemer
Sarasota, Florida
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.
