I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation to James D. Klote & Associates and the exceptional consultant you sent to us for the fine work you have done for St. Andrew Presbyterian Church. When you first explained the services of JDK&A, I found it difficult to believe that a professional from your staff would “move” to Purcellville for an extended period of time. However, that is exactly what happened and your consultant made our project his only priority for the next several months.
From the beginning of the Feasibility Study, I came to realize that this was going to be a project unlike any other upon which we had embarked. With your help, our desire to get everyone excited and involved became a reality. The personal attention you provided to the individual needs of our congregation made all the difference. Only after having gone through this process with a full-time resident director can I say that the director is who truly made the difference in this project and allowed our great success.
We were always encouraged to keep our focus on the goal and never get discouraged. Your director provided enthusiasm, training, and “held our hand” through the unanticipated concerns which occur in all church projects.
You have my heartfelt appreciation for all you have helped us achieve. James D. Klote & Associates will always be a part of the St. Andrew Family. I am happy to share our very positive experience with anyone who would like a recommendation.
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church
Purcellville, 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.
