Woodlands Community Church
Sanctuary Remodel
Homewood, IL

Illinois
Church Builder
& Illinois Christian School Builder
The construction of BGW projects is delivered through a nationwide network of faith-based contractors that are leaders in church building and Christian school construction in their markets. Our builders have a heart for ministries and are uniquely qualified to come alongside your leadership team and help bring your God-inspired vision to life.
Through a unique delivery model we call the Trinity Partnership, BGW Builders work in close partnership with BGW Architects from the earliest stages of design, helping keep projects intact from a cost perspective as we launch ideas and explore solutions.
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Illinois Church Contractor
& Illinois Christian School Contractor
Staalsen Construction Company (Chicago, IL) : Staalsen serves BGW church and Christian school clients throughout the greater chicagoland area. Over the past 70 years, Staalsen has built or remodeled more than 300 church projects. They have a reputation for delivering superior service and quality workmanship on schedule and within budget. A family-owned business, the majority of Staalsen’s work comes through repeat clients and their energetic recommendations. They believe in community stewardship and count it a privilege to share their time, talents and resources with others in their community.
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Ken Klint
President
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Ken brings nearly 40 years of business success and construction experience to Staalsen Construction Company. In addition to directing the day-to-day operations of Staalsen, Ken also serves as Vice President of Converge Cornerstone Fund, which provides financial resources and services that enable churches to expand their ministries. Ken is active in his church along with numerous ministries in the Chicago area.
As the Preferred BGW Builder for the Chicagoland area, Staalsen Construction has built or remodeled more than 300 church projects over the past 70 years. A company committed to integrity and quality, Ken and the Staalsen team are passionate about supporting ministry clients in honoring God throughout the expansion or renovation process. Their love of serving the Lord and passion for construction are integrated throughout their lives.
SB Construction Group: Based in Indianapolis, IN, SB Construction Group serves churches and Christian schools throughout Downstate Illinois, outside the Chicagoland area. A recognized leader in faith-based construction, S&B Construction Group has completed a wide range of projects throughout the Midwest and South. The company was founded in 1972 and launched its ministry projects division in 1996. Since that time, the company has been blessed to work with over 70 ministries. President William Cooper and his team truly view their company as a ministry and they leverage their expertise in the construction industry to be a blessing to churches and Christian schools.
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Mark Wright
Ministry Project Development
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SB ConstructionMark WrightMinistry Project Development
SB ConstructionAfter 36 years as a lead pastor, Mark joined the team at SB Construction Group in 2019. He came to SB with a passion for cultivating relationships with pastors and other church leaders and with valuable experience in building church facilities. Over his career, Mark led the construction of six church buildings, the acquisition of three properties, eight capital campaigns, and the master planning for a successful church relocation.
Mark’s experience as a church leader allows him to offer valuable wisdom and understanding to church clients and he is uniquely qualified to help ministries see their vision for construction come to fruition. Mark and his wife Sarah were married in 1983 and they have three kids and four grandkids.
Your Trusted Experts
Illinois Church Construction
& Illinois Christian School Construction
In addition to their local expertise with church building and Christian school construction, BGW Builders are also skilled in delivering the unique Building God’s Way Approach that has consistently proven to cut construction costs by reducing conflict, scheduling delays, change orders and product mark-up. Through a unique series of meetings that we call Pre-Construction Stewardship, our goal is to break the pattern of conflict and miscommunication that is typical in the construction industry. BGW Architects and its builder partners are also deeply committed to helping ministry clients impact the workers on their job sites with the love of Christ. An integral part of the BGW approach since its foundation, the Ministry of Construction program offers a step-by-step guide to organizing a successful outreach effort during construction.