I am the Pattern gifts chair for our campaign. Thus far, it has been a very positive experience. The consultant is the consummate professional. He is thoughtful, organized and always prepared. He is a skilled facilitator and teacher. He has excellent follow-through, always doing what he said he would do, in the time frame he said he would do it. He is encouraging and supportive. He is able to disagree with us, without being disagreeable. He has been faithful in attending worship. I would not hesitate to recommend the consultant to another organization.
As far as the process goes, I am also pleased. Materials are professional, easy to understand, and effective. The consultant knows and “works” the process well. He is diligent in adhering to the process when he feels strongly about it, but has allowed us to put a couple of our own touches on the campaign. I only have positive comments at this juncture in the campaign.
Thank you for partnering with us in this campaign.
First Lutheran Church
Onalaska, Wisconsin
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.
