So far we have raised over five times our annual contributions (almost $9.5 million) and expect to raise more. I do not believe we would have raised this amount without your program, leadership, and support. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church – members and staff – have had a fine experience working with your firm. Our Consultant had a great disposition, a positive, encouraging spirit, a sense of humor that went a long way, worked well with people, was easy-going yet knew when to push, was not afraid to work long hours, made himself available at almost any time and hour, fit right in with our staff and congregation, and, most importantly, operated from a faith perspective.
Our Consultant viewed this is not a job, but a calling to serve our Lord and the mission of the church. Our congregation and volunteers have sensed that and we all have benefited from it.
Our experience with J. D. Klote has been very positive. I already have recommended your firm to several colleagues and most certainly will have occasion to recommend your firm and your approach to others.
Our Savior's Lutheran Church
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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.
