Business Details
17 Years
experience
Trusted Church Architecture & Design Services
We are a specialized church architecture partnership dedicated to creating ministry-focused spaces that align with each church's unique vision and community impact goals. With over 100 years of combined experience in architecture and church leadership, our team combines design expertise with practical ministry insights to deliver facilities that support worship, discipleship, and outreach. Our process prioritizes sustainability, budget accuracy, and collaborative teamwork while maintaining a deep understanding of how physical spaces influence spiritual experiences.From initial programming meetings to final construction oversight, we provide comprehensive services including land selection, entitlement management, interior design, and FF&E selection. Our principals personally oversee every project, ensuring quality control and alignment with each church's specific needs and growth objectives.
Services
Church Design
Renovations & Expansions
Land Selection
Interior Design
Construction Management
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- Over 100 years combined experience in church architecture and ministry leadership
- Team approach with principal-level project oversight from start to finish
- Budget accuracy based on historical project data and progressive estimates
- 3D renderings for effective project visualization and promotion
- Nationwide service with local market understanding
Services
Church Design
We create ministry-focused church facilities that align with each congregation's unique vision and community impact goals. Our design process combines architectural expertise with practical ministry insights to optimize worship spaces, children's areas, and guest experiences. Through 3D renderings and master planning, we ensure spaces support both current needs and future growth while maintaining budget accuracy throughout the project lifecycle.
Renovations & Expansions
Our team specializes in transforming existing buildings into functional ministry spaces. We assess structural integrity, code compliance, and utilization potential to create cost-effective renovation solutions. From updating worship centers to repurposing commercial spaces, we maximize existing assets while ensuring designs support modern ministry requirements and enhance visitor engagement through intentional spatial planning.
Land Selection
We provide expert guidance in selecting optimal properties for church development. Our evaluation considers location demographics, zoning regulations, environmental factors, and long-term ministry needs. With decades of experience in church land purchases, we help congregations make informed decisions about parcel size, accessibility, and development potential to ensure sustainable growth and community impact.
Interior Design
Our interior design services focus on creating welcoming, functional spaces that reflect each church's unique culture. From color schemes to furniture selection, we design environments that enhance worship experiences and community engagement. Our team ensures cohesive design elements across all ministry areas while maintaining alignment with budget constraints and practical maintenance considerations.
Construction Management
We provide comprehensive construction phase representation to ensure quality control and budget adherence. Our team monitors project timelines, reviews contractor submissions, and conducts regular site visits to verify workmanship standards. Through digital project management systems, we maintain transparent communication between all stakeholders while ensuring construction aligns with approved designs and ministry objectives.
People
Thomas Small
Partner | AIA/NCARB
Practicing architect since 1982 with expertise in religious facilities, education projects, and historic preservation. Directs architectural tasks at Space with NCARB certification enabling multi-state registration.
Mark Allen
Partner | Pastor
Former 20-year pastor with 14 years leading construction teams at Life.Church. Combines ministry experience with practical construction knowledge to guide church development projects effectively.
Crystal Denker
Architect | AIA/LEED A.P.
Certified architect with sustainability expertise, contributing to eco-friendly church designs that balance environmental responsibility with functional ministry requirements.
Aaron Denker
Architect | AIA
Experienced architect applying design principles to create spaces that enhance worship experiences and support church growth initiatives through functional, aesthetically pleasing environments.
Lisa Bradford
Senior Interior Designer
Specializes in creating welcoming interior spaces that reflect church cultures while maintaining practical functionality for both congregants and first-time visitors.
Questions
What church architecture services do you offer?
We provide full-service church architecture including new builds, renovations, land selection, entitlement management, interior design, and construction oversight from initial programming to project completion.
How do you approach church growth planning?
Our process begins with programming meetings to understand ministry needs, followed by master planning, budget development, and phased implementation strategies tailored to each church's unique vision.
Can you help with existing building conversions?
Yes, we specialize in converting retail and industrial spaces into functional church facilities, evaluating structural suitability and code compliance while optimizing layouts for ministry purposes.
How do you ensure budget accuracy?
We use historical project data and progressive estimates with contractors to maintain budget accuracy, providing regular updates and recommending phased approaches when necessary.
Do you work with churches nationwide?
Yes, while based in Oklahoma and Florida, we serve churches across the United States through remote collaboration tools and local contractor partnerships.
What makes your firm different?
Our unique combination of architectural expertise and church leadership experience ensures designs that balance functional requirements with spiritual impact through intentional, ministry-focused planning.
