We chose J.D. Klote and Associates because they offered by far the most intensive capital campaign. The best part of the process for us was the feasibility study, where we were able to build consensus and enthusiasm for the campaign that followed. The campaign itself was a lot of work, but there is no substitute for the face-to-face relationships that happen through the visits.
We are blessed to have passed the $6 million mark toward our goals, in addition to the ongoing sanctuary expansion, which is also funded and starting to take (literal) shape. As we look back to the beginning of this process, before we ever gave Klote a call for the first time, we wondered if our congregation was capable of pledging $2-3 million toward a building campaign, which was what we thought we needed at the time. I hope there is satisfaction on your part that our congregation has stepped up to the tune of $3 million to date to go with the gift that prompted us calling in the first place. And that number will only grow from here. Thank you for your faithfulness.
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Bakersfield, California
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.
