Many architectural firms can provide creative design solutions. Still, creative design alone can be problematic if it is merely an exercise to show fantastic possibilities that have little chance of getting funded. We believe that reducing the cost of construction begins at the earliest stages, with a design strategy focused on delivering the highest level of stewardship. Our mission is to provide innovative designs that work within the parameters of a ministry's budget and actually get built. 

Unlike most church architects who charge percentage-based fees, our fees are fixed (based on the square footage of the project) for each stage of the project. In our experience, percentage-based fees often lead to over-priced plans that do not fit within the ministry budget. This often is discovered upon receipt of final bids from the subcontracting community, followed by a panicked stage of alterations to the drawings in a desperate attempt to reduce costs, which can result in a devastating lack of value to the project. By fixing the architectural fees, the church architect is inspired to make decisions from the start that can reduce the cost of construction.

At BGW, we believe that a ministry is most effective when it is fully immersed in its community and that buildings can play a crucial role in moving a ministry toward this "embedded" identity. From the earliest stages of design, our church architects focus on helping ministry leaders consider how their new facility can be designed to be a more effective ministry tool that meets the needs of the community, not just on Sundays, but seven days a week, allowing them to engage with unchurched people in new and practical ways

"We initially worked with another architect who designed a building that was nearly two-times our budget. Fortunately, BGW came at just the right time. From our first design meeting, we knew we had chosen the right team to complete our project." 

Steve Schellin, Senior Pastor

Southland Community Church - Greenwood, IN

For more information regarding Building God’s Way, please call Joe Smith at 317.957.5713 or email at joe.smith@s-bconstruction.com.