My position at Church of the Redeemer is that of a receptionist who fills in when needed, and I have had the opportunity to become acquainted with the consultant. When he comes in the office, he is always cheerful, friendly, and conscientious concerning his work. From my point of view, he is exactly the kind of person a company would want to represent its values. Also, he has gone above and beyond in order to become familiar with our church. In addition to attending Sunday worship, he has become involved in many of the aspects of Redeemer, such as attending the Men’s Ministry’s meetings, morning and evening prayer, and most recently he has assisted in helping our outreach to at risk children in Day 4 Hope. This is a day where students receive school supplies, medical and dental check-ups, haircuts, a hearty breakfast / lunch, and a gift card to Wal-Mart in order to get them ready for the first day of school. These are just a few of the things he has done, and I am sure there are many more. It has been a pleasure to get to know the consultant.
Church of the Redeemer
Sarasota, Florida
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.
