Upcoming Events in Pennsylvania
Fall 2026
Building God’s Way Workshop for Church & Christian School Leaders
Is your church or Christian school growing and facing challenges with limited or outdated space? If so, you will not want to miss this event! This workshop is a unique opportunity to meet with industry leaders in faith-based architecture, construction, capital campaigns, financing, A/V/L technology, strategic planning, childcare integration and more. Discover a turn-key solution to your facility needs and a nationwide network of trusted partners that have a shared mission and heart to support Christian ministry!
Pennsylvania Church Builder
& Pennsylvania 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.
Regional Project Portfolio
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Legacy Baptist
6,400 SF new construction
Meadowlands, PA
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Worship Center
106,313 SF Worship Center
Lancaster, PA
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Discovery Christian Church
27,000 SF Family Fun Center Remodel
Mars, PA
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Watermark Classical Academy 23,506 SF Classroom Building Sewickley, PA
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Newburg United Methodist Church
10,172 SF Worship Facility
Newburg, PA
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Delmarva Christian School 73,000 SF School FAC & 13,000 SF Early Learning Center Georgetown, DE
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Lutheran Church of St. Andrew
58,000 SF Worship Center
Silver Spring, MD
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Annapolis Area Christian Academy
88,000 SF Athletics Complex
Annapolis, MD
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Center Pointe Christian Church
21,280. SF Addition / 15,000 SF Remodel
Liberty Township, OH
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Lifespring Community Christian Church
18,437 SF Church / Childcare Center
Harrison, OH
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Worthington Christian Church
82,287 SF Remodel
Columbus, OH
To view our Nationwide Project Portfolio, click below
Certified BGW Builders
Pennsylvania Church Contractor
& Pennsylvania Christian School Contractor
Mowery Construction – Mechanicsburg, PA: Mowery Construction serves churches and Christian schools throughout central and eastern PA. They are committed to building more than just structures; they are committed to building community. Established as a family business in 1925, the Mowery team considers themselves stewards of the community and supports nonprofit and charitable organizations that are making a difference in Central PA and the surrounding region.
Weaver Commerical Contractor – Wooster, OH: Weaver Commercial Contractor (WCC) serves ministry clients throughout Ohio, Western PA and West Virginia. The company’s roots date back to the 1950’s, when founder Ben Weaver began building homes in Wayne and Stark counties, along with running a dairy farm operation. Recognized for honesty and integrity, WCC has become a highly recommended and sought-after contractor with a vast commercial portfolio. Each member of the WCC management team brings 25-40 years of construction experience.
Your Trusted Experts
Pennsylvania Church Builders
& Pennsylvania Christian School Builders
In addition to their local expertise with church building and Christian school construction, BGW Certified Builders are 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.
Collaboration During Preliminary Design
The involvement of a Certified BGW Builder is critical during this early stage of design, to help keep projects grounded from a cost perspective as we launch ideas and explore solutions. Even the best designers can often go down the road of cost-overruns during preliminary design as the project scope is developed. Our experienced builder partners offer valuable feedback on the cost implications and constructibility of each design decision, value engineering ideas and opportunities for cost savings, as well as expertise in developing a preliminary construction cost estimate.
Pre-Construction Stewardship
Unlike standard design and construction approaches in which the architectural plans are completed and then sent out to contractors for bid, BGW Certified Builders engage in a unique process to explore the plans at a much deeper level with the architect and the subcontractors prior to soliciting final bids. Through this series of pre-construction meetings, the goal is to break the pattern of conflict and poor communication that is typical in the construction industry by asking the subcontractors to take our drawings, review them, and then come back to discuss them in individual sessions.
In addition to value engineering ideas from subcontractors about more efficient and cost-effective ways to accomplish the work, this process allows the BGW team to make the necessary changes to the construction documents that can clear up any confusion in the plan set, which can significantly reduce or eliminate change orders. PCS also incorporates a survey exercise that helps to identify construction industry relationships that the ministry might have in the local community that can lead to additional value added to the project in reduced mark-up or gifting of materials or labor.
The Ministry of Construction
God has great plans for the ministry that will happen within your new building, but you don’t have to wait until the building is completed – you can start during construction! BGW Certified Builders are 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, this program offers a step-by-step guide to organizing a successful outreach effort during construction. Through simple acts of kindness, hospitality and appreciation, your ministry will be able to build relationships with local construction workers.
