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Northland, A Church Distributed

Northland, A Church Distributed is focused on meeting the needs of its growing and changing congregation in central Florida. Senior Pastor, Dr. Joel C. Hunter believes the church will be a launching pad for ministries all over the globe. “It will be more than a shelter from the world; it will be an incubater for new and growing Christians who will return to the world as Christ-like servants” [Together We Can, summer 2006].

With seating for 3,300 people, the new 140,000-square-foot facility houses a sanctuary nearly three times larger than the church’s current worship space. Additional features include a foyer the size of a football field, prayer rooms, 25 classrooms, a bookstore, a café, a children’s playground and an outdoor gathering space for events and theatrical performances. The design also includes enhanced communications technologies that will allow Northland to connect to current multi-site locations both within Florida as well as locations across the globe.

“God’s plan for us is that we build a facility that will connect the people who come here with God and with one another, and reconnect the church all over the world." -Pastor Hunter

Florence Darlington Technical College

The Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing and Technology is a new campus development that adjoins the existing campus of Florence Darlington Technical College. At full development, the campus will house approximately 8-10 buildings equaling 430,000 square feet of education space. The master plan covers 146 acres with community spaces near the welcome center that include two large pools and a main water feature.

Phase One includes the Advanced Manufacturing Center. The two-story AMC is just over 157,000 SF and includes convention space, an 800-seat auditorium, classrooms, labs, industrial training space and a variety of communication technologies. Special features integrated into the initial facility design include high tech informational kiosks, high security layout with alarmed doors, audio/visual control within each instructor desk, outdoor LED projection screen and an executive conference room. Phases two and three are planned to include the two additional connection pods with up to seven training centers.

Riva Trace Baptist Church

With more than 60,000 square feet of new worship and education space, the growing Riva Trace Baptist Church is a church that opens welcoming arms to its community. The church hosts a wide variety of ministries – from the exciting Concert Outreach Ministry and Café and the emergency Homeless Shelter mission to the active Kidz Ministry to the Praizin’ Thunder Motorcycle Club – so the new building design required a good deal of flexibility.  

The newly completed church is situated on the site with two extending ells, one housing the worship center and administration and the other containing plenty of education space. The building boasts a sanctuary with seating for 900 worshippers with all of the necessary supporting functions. The gymnasium acts as a fellowship hall, with a large kitchen that provides hospitality during socials and evening functions. The separate amphitheater and food court connect the ells, inviting fellowship as individuals flow through the facility. The large foyer in the worship center entryway acts as a welcome center and gives members and visitors immediate access to support resources.

Indian Creek Upper School

Indian Creek School in Crownsville, Maryland, was ready to extend its high achievement goals, building a new upper school facility for as many as 400 students. With a mission to provide an academically challenging education in a warm, supportive environment, the leadership at Indian Creek School understood that architectural excellence was required to meet this philosophy.

The selection of local brick allowed the design team to develop a traditional look, but the addition of metal and glass components brought contemporary appeal to the exterior. The two-story facility is tempered in size by the three towers on its front façade, while an engaging window design creates interest. Three full-size high school courts give plenty of daily practice room to all of the school’s teams. The stand alone auditorium seats 450 students, with a sloped floor, theater lighting and a full-size stage for quality productions by the performing arts classes. The cafeteria and corresponding outdoor patio is served by a fully functioning commercial kitchen. The 32 classrooms, two science rooms, a library and an administrative wing (15 offices) complete the facility – leaving plenty of room for future growth.

Coker College Library-Information Technology Center

The Library-Information Technology Center will be the hub of academic life at Coker College, providing unparalleled access to learning and teaching resources by merging the traditional library with the educational potential of the Internet and new technology. Situated within a 15-acre campus, the LIT Center is placed among existing Georgian-style buildings, Georgian-style buildings, some of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The two-story facility will house an expanded library of books, periodicals, musical recordings, videos, CD-ROMs and other new technology. Other features include wireless and internal networking, student group meeting and lounge spaces, computer lab and info kiosks. The facility will also house a cafe, conference rooms, staff offices, board room and faculty research room along with the college archives and a premier art collection.

New Beginnings Christian Center

New Beginnings Christian Center of Portland, Oregon was founded by 10 original members more than 16 years ago. Now, their years of planning, design, construction and ministry development have been realized in this new 60,000-square-foot facility, which sits on 24 acres. With a large sanctuary capable of seating 1,300 people – their members will continue to grow during NBCC’s dynamic and interactive worship service. The sanctuary with its sloped floor, theater-style seating, and large platform afford everyone in attendance with a great seat.

The exterior of the building is predominately stucco, glass and steel; the use of modern colors allows this simple material palette to make a statement. Tall facade columns terminate in massive capitals, with architectural up-lighting that creates a beacon for the greater Portland area.

Sierra Bible Church

To achieve the church’s vision to reach their children and youth for Christ, Sierra Bible Church decided to build an addition to their existing campus – PromiseLand, a facility dedicated to Youth Ministry. They envision an adult Ministry Center including classrooms, offices, and a multi-purpose auditorium to be constructed during a future phase.

The large entry way provides a welcoming environment that embraces the young families, children and youth that walk in and gather there. Easily accessible, the youth check in station offers safety and security to the youth of Sierra Bible Church. The design included a warming kitchen that facilitates the church’s focus on building relationships through informal fellowship opportunities. Equipped with plenty of classroom space, the highlight of the building is its large auditorium fully suited for larger meetings. It boasts video technology, specialty lighting and a/v equipment, creating a sense of excitement and energy for tech-savvy youth. The multi-use auditorium allows the church family to come together for dinner events, special services or athletics.

Bob Jones University, Davis Field House

The Davis Field House is the gymnasium facility for the student body of Bob Jones University. It covers over 88,000 square feet of athletic space with a gymnasium  seating 3,000 people. It includes 18 basketball goals with six potential full-size courts, a suspended running track and a new center-court scoreboard.

A workout area, men's and women's locker rooms, a swimming pool and athletic educational space are also included in the three—story facility.  The client was interested in a facility that would be economical to construction, but also fully embraced the BGW Ministry of Construction and Gift in Kind processes.

*Due to the volume of work in caring for their campus, this client has requested not to be contacted regarding thier positive experience with Building God's Way. Please see the reference letter for a BGW endorsement and project testimonial.

Berean Bible Church & School

Berean Bible Church and School was badly in need of expansion for both their church and school facilities. After prayer for the vision for this expansion, they had the faith-inspired goal of not only building new facilities, but to do so free of debt. “This is a job that’s too big for us,” Steve Adams, school principal recalls thinking at the time. “It was a God-sized job.”

Today, Sunday services are held in a 530 - seat sanctuary, and the full - size gymnasium is perfect for sporting events and assemblies of more than 600 students. The building also includes upgraded office space, a nursery, kitchen, library, music room and 16 classrooms.

“One thing we’ve emphasized is we didn’t start out to build a building - we started out to glorify God through the construction of the building,” said Rick Culver, construction coordinator for Berean Bible Church.
Through BGW, the architect and builder came alongside the church, jointly reaching Berean’s vision for facility expansion. The cost efficiencies of the BGW process also gave the church the significant savings needed to build 100% debt-free.

Grace Baptist Church

Following God’s leading to a new neighborhood, Grace Baptist Church designed this church facility for community outreach. And that outreach began on the construction site through the Ministry of Construction. Since the dedication, GBC has welcomed visitors and new members and expanded its ministry programs. The Crossroads Café and full size gymnasium make the facility perfect for community events.

The 36,500 square feet of space encapsulates a 623 seat sanctuary, 16 classrooms, fellowship hall, Jr. High basketball court, library, reception area, conference room and six staff offices. The church placed particular emphasis on the design of seating, lighting, acoustics and audio/visual during the planning for its worship area. The contemporary worship atmosphere is enhanced by modest incandescent lights and ceiling clouds and complimented by traditional hardwood pews.