I wanted to write a brief note to thank you for the work of James D. Klote & Associates and specifically the consultation and leadership of Glendon Smith. We are going into our third week of our “Rooted and Reaching” Capital Project Campaign with a goal of $3M to help us grow in our benevolence and ministry support, endowment sustainability, replacement of steeple, renovation of organ, repaving of parking lot and sidewalks, and other facility upgrades and improvements.
Glendon’s physical presence with us during this process has been of great value. I have not only enjoyed the company he provides but the partnership in ministry. I very much consider the campaign process and involvement to be a true ministry for the church. Glendon has been attentive and open in conversation, given sound advice when asked and warranted, and taken the bull by the horns to keep us on track as well.
It still feels early in the process but we do believe the momentum is building and the “Proven Path” developing right along.
Thank you again and I do hope to have the pleasure to meet you if you are able to pay a visit at some point in the next few months. Blessings to you and all of yours.
First Presbyterian Church
Lynchburg, Virginia
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.
