I am a member of the St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church Capital Fund Drive Committee. This is my personal observation re. the benefits our committee and drive have received from our relationship with the consultant.
From the first presentation by Klote, we knew a fund drive was not a DIY project (we’d already tried that). Getting expert help, devoted solely to our success, was going to be essential.
Klote wisely sent us our consultant. His experience, insight and optimism in what many thought impossible has steered us to success. Our consultant was quick to develop a team who under his methodical and masterful direction became convinced we could produce the product. He quickly assessed and sorted the skills of our team members — we grew (personally and collectively) through his confidence in our abilities. The result was a product greater than the sum of the parts.
The methodical/consistent “Klote Process” kept us on track and informed at every juncture. Calm and steady in approach, our consultant offered superior insight, listened with enthusiasm and was respectful of our time and ideas. We are going to be successful!
St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church
Houston, Texas
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.
