A BETTER WAY TO BUILD

Planning a building project can be a challenging prospect for any organization today, much less a church or Christian school. Inflation and supply chain disruptions in recent years have contributed to an already fragmented construction process in which 78% of commercial projects finish over budget, 30% end in legal dispute and the average project finishes 70 days late.

78%

of commercial projects finish over budget

30%

end in legal dispute

70

days late on average

1,200+

faith-based facilities designed by BGW team

INSIDE THE EPISODE

Hear from two experienced architects who specialize in ministry-based design, leading a team that has designed 1,200+ faith-based facilities across the country.

Learn about a unique and proven approach developed exclusively for churches and Christian schools focused on stewardship, God-honoring relationships, and intentional ministry focus.

Don Mahoney church architect

Don Mahoney

Principal Architect, Building God’s Way

Don has one of the most extensive backgrounds in worship and performing arts architecture in the U.S. He has designed prominent facilities all across the country throughout his 44year career and has been recognized with a number of awards for innovative and creative church design, including multiple awards for Best Church Architect, Best Church Design and Best Liturgical Design.

Don serves as Board President for Building God’s Way, a firm that has designed 1,200+ facilities for churches and Christian schools nationally. He earned his Master’s Degree in Architecture from the University of Utah in 1982 and formerly served as President of the American Institute of Architects for the State of Utah.

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David Tyson

VP, Design | Senior Architect

David is a licensed architect and member of the Executive Team at BGW. As the Team Leader for Preliminary Design, he oversees a staff of designers that are skilled in conceptual design and master planning. David joined BGW in 2007 and earned his Bachelors and Masters Degree in Architecture from Judson University in Elgin, IL. He has worked with hundreds of churches and Christian schools across the U.S. and has a unique talent for guiding ministries through BGW’s collaborative charrette design process. David is adept at helping ministries to prioritize current and future expansion needs, cast their vision and build momentum with their constituents. He is registered with the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB).

How stewardship and ministry focus shape the building process.

How God-honoring relationships support a healthier project journey.

How a distinctive delivery method can transform design and construction.

How trusted strategic partners bring ministry understanding to the project.

How to lay the right foundation with key stakeholders before a campaign begins.

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