The McKnight Group : Leaders In Innovative Church Design & Building.

06/06/2026

A lot of transformation has been taking place this spring at Faith Lutheran Church MT Vernon, OH as work continues to refresh and enhance their sanctuary for ministry. 🎨⛪️✨🚧

This image is a behind-the-scenes glimpse from the renovation process this past month in May as the sanctuary was being prepped for updated paint, refreshed flooring, carpet, doors, and a new platform.

Every phase of a renovation matters, even the messy middle stages like this one. Each update is being made with the goal of better equipping the church and creating a space that serves their ministry well for years to come.

Whether it’s a full sanctuary remodel, a smaller renovation, an addition, or an entirely new building project, The McKnight Group is here to help churches create spaces aligned with the mission and vision God has given them.

Stay tuned — the before-and-after transformation of this space is going to be exciting to see! 👀

06/04/2026

A glimpse into the finished look of part of our recent work with Church of The Messiah, United Methodist in Westerville, Ohio. ⛪️✨

This updated entryway is just one piece of a larger renovation wrapping soon up that is designed to help support the mission and vision of their ministry for this current season and the years ahead.

It’s exciting to see this project come to completion and to watch these spaces begin serving the purpose they were carefully designed for — creating welcoming environments for worship, connection, fellowship, and ministry.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to partner alongside churches like Church of the Messiah and can’t wait to share even more finished looks from this project soon. Stay tuned!

We’re praying God continues to use this building and the beautiful spaces created within it to impact lives for His Kingdom through their ministries. 🙌

06/02/2026

We answer some important questions from our recent i3 webinar on taking a vision for ministry and turning it into a functional . https://tinyurl.com/494m4355

05/28/2026

There has been a lot of progress happening recently at Delaware Christian School as this addition project continues to take shape! 🚧🏫

These images are just a glimpse into the work completed over the past week, and even more progress is already underway as summer begins.

While students may be out of the classrooms for the season, construction is moving full speed ahead to help prepare this space for future students, learning, and ministry opportunities. One of the latest major milestones, which has been especially neat to see, has been pouring the ICF walls with a pump truck yesterday, so stay tuned for a behind-the-scenes look at that process soon.

It’s always an honor to work alongside Christian schools and help create environments that support both educational and spiritual growth for the next generation.

And to the recent graduates of DCS and the many other schools we partner with — congratulations on this exciting accomplishment! 🎉🎓 We’re praying for the Class of 2026 as you step into this next chapter and all God has ahead for you.

05/26/2026

Vision-driven church design doesn't happen overnight. It happens over decades. Learn more about how one church used strategic to keep its ministry growing for 50+ years.

A church’s mission doesn’t change but the vision for ministry will change with time, and a church design based on that vision should change as well. We are telling the story of how one church, Grove City Church of the Nazarene, has worked with The McKnight Group for more than 50 years, having it...

05/22/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for yesterday’s i3 webinar, “Safety & Security 2.0: Designing for a Welcoming Yet Protected Church”, and we hope you enjoyed our discussion on this important topic.

Designing a church that feels both welcoming and protected requires thoughtful planning, and it was great to walk through that balance together.

The spaces shown here are examples of how design can support both safety and functionality. From children’s areas to entry points, every detail plays a role.

To learn more, visit our blog at the link below/in our bio, where we’ve shared a full series on this topic.
https://mcknightgroup.com/examples-of-safe-and-secure-church-design-part-ii/

📅 Our next i3 webinar is June 18th, 2:00–3:00 PM:
“Epic Fails” — helping you avoid common mistakes in church building and design.

Save the date in your calendar now and tag a church leader who should join too!

05/20/2026

We’re excited to see progress on this project at Landmark Church in Cincinnati, Ohio! This gym has been an ongoing restoration and transformation to improve the space for the church’s Youth Center.

This is only one part of the project. As a whole, the updated design of the building will include youth classrooms and a dedicated area for gathering and activity, creating an environment built specifically for the next generation. The new Youth Center is designed to support connection, learning, and recreation.

Projects like this are all about creating spaces where students can grow in community and in their faith.

We love creating opportunities to pour into the next generation of Believers! 🏀⛪️🙌

05/19/2026

Read how one church used strategic and master planning over 50 years to achieve its changing vision for ministry. https://tinyurl.com/yf3jzukt