The McKnight Group, a church building group, specializes in the design and building of multi-ministry buildings that help church communities grow.| The McKnight Group
Press Release – Shepherd Christian School The McKnight Group has successfully completed in time for the new school year a construction project at Shepherd Christian School in Gahanna, Ohio. This project features the addition of eight modern, fully equipped educational classrooms seamlessly integrated into the existing school facility thus expanding their capacity by over [...] The post The McKnight Group Announces Construction Completion | Gahanna, OH appeared first on The McKnight Group.| The McKnight Group
When a church building no longer meets ministry needs, it doesn’t always mean starting over from scratch. In fact, over the last two decades, more and more church leaders have made the smart, strategic choice To remodel. Recessions in 2008 and 2015, as well as the economic aftershocks of COVID-19, have contributed to this rising [...] The post Remodeling Existing Church Buildings: A Growing Trend in Church Design appeared first on The McKnight Group.| The McKnight Group
Multi-use spaces aren’t just for athletics anymore! Read why including them in your church design makes for good stewardship and good sense.| The McKnight Group
Press Release – Grove City Church of The Nazarene The McKnight Group is proud to announce the successful completion of construction at the Grove City Church of the Nazarene in Grove City, Ohio. This project includes a newly built Shelter House-a versatile facility designed to support a wide range of church, educational and community [...] The post The McKnight Group Announces Construction Completion | Grove City, OH appeared first on The McKnight Group.| The McKnight Group
Today, church design no longer favors massive worship spaces. Even mega-churches, which were once known for 2,500+ seat auditoriums, have shifted away from this approach. The trend in church building now focuses on smaller, more efficient spaces that foster energy savings, provide comfortable surroundings, and allow flexibility for growth. The 900–1,200 Seat Sweet Spot Over [...] The post Really Big is No Longer the Preference in Church Design appeared first on The McKnight Group.| The McKnight Group
The McKnight Group has been designing and building churches for over 50 years. One consistent truth we’ve observed during that time is that church design is always evolving. There have been times, for example, when church buildings were designed with little consideration for the community or the specific ministry goals of the congregation. They were [...] The post Trends in Church Design: Why Mission Matters appeared first on The McKnight Group.| The McKnight Group
Here are more answers to church leaders’ questions on financing a new or remodeled church building, from one of our free i3 webinars.| The McKnight Group
Creating a budget is another step toward your dream church building. It’s more than just estimating the costs of building materials and construction.| The McKnight Group
Let’s start with a reminder that attending The McKnight Group’s i3 webinars is one of the best ways to learn more about the church design and church building process. Reading this blog is another, but one element of our webinars provides a unique opportunity: allowing church leaders to directly ask us questions. In our recent [...] The post Understanding Church Building Costs: Questions and Answers from Our i3 Webinar on Church Funding appeared first on The McKnight Group.| The McKnight Group
When the time comes to secure a church building loan, your vision and enthusiasm won't be enough. Here’s what loan officers will want to see.| The McKnight Group
Planning and funding a new church design can be overwhelming. Here is some advice on where to begin the process.| The McKnight Group
Here’s what to understand about how appraisals can reduce the loan amount that you’d expect for a new or remodeled church building.| The McKnight Group
How much can you expect to borrow from a traditional lender for a church building project? It should be no more than three times your annual revenue.| The McKnight Group
Here’s why waiting to fund a church building project until more certain economic times can result in higher costs and lost opportunities, along with a few tips to make the process go more smoothly.| The McKnight Group
Here are some church design examples that demonstrate how exterior and interior church building spaces can be made safe and secure.| The McKnight Group
Church security isn’t just about crime prevention. Medical emergencies occur at a much higher rate! Here’s how to prepare.| The McKnight Group
The webinars are live, free and interactive, and they can be viewed right from your computer.| The McKnight Group