I am in awe of the results of the Capital Campaign thus far at St. Thomas’ Rochester, NY. To say that the parishioners were blown away at the dinner on Saturday night would be an understatement. I heard words like stunned, amazed, and of course thanksgiving for the new energy that is taking over the entire congregation. Your method works to say the least.
The people there have come to have a real affection for the consultant. He is authentic, spiritual, and a great leader. I watched him make the rounds at the reception and people welcomed him warmly. He has coached everyone, including me, in a very pastoral way. I give thanks to God for him, your organization and the people of St. Thomas’ who have opened themselves to this revitalization of their community!
Episcopal Diocese
Rochester, New York
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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.
