McKnight Development

The McKnight Group, a group of experienced church builders, designs and builds dynamic churches for every community. Our facilities appeal to young and old alike and meet the many needs of vibrant, growing communities. We're a church building group, specializing in innovative church design and church building for more than 40 years. The Design Build process is a comprehensive approach to church design and building where we oversee and manage every phase of the project. From master planning and the initial church design through the construction of the church, our team-orientated Design Build process gives church leaders the added satisfaction of having played a meaningful role in the development of an amazing new space, while trusting the details to an experienced church building group.

To say that ministry has changed is an understatement. Today's church functions more as a center for the community than ever before. It's the place where we want to spend more time, and a destination that newcomers want to experience. The church architecture must be purposeful, aesthetically pleasing and open for potential expansion for future growth. The McKnight Group specializes in the church architecture, design, and construction of multi-ministry buildings that work. Our facilities appeal to young and old alike, and meet the many needs of dynamic, growing communities.

The McKnight Group's highly skilled design professionals, from church architects to constructions professionals, help define your vision, develop a master plan, and identify growth potential. This, in turn, helps you expand your vision and communicate effectively with your congregation. Owner participation is vital throughout the church design process. In fact, this is where the core design information resides. Specific input is needed while schematic drawings are created. Changes can easily be made at this point, whether they are function driven or cost driven.

The McKnight Group is comprised of two companies that work in close alignment. McKnight & Hosterman, Architects, Inc. provides design and architectural expertise, and McKnight Development Corporation serves as construction management. Homer received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from The Ohio State University. He also holds a National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Certificate Emeritus. Founding The McKnight Group in 1970, he has experience in all phases of construction and architectural practice, and has built more than five hundred projects of all types.

The McKnight Group understands that the most successful projects involve the client through every major phase of the project: design, architecture, engineering, and construction. We call this team-oriented approach the design-build process, and we firmly believe it's the best way to fully understand, adjust to, and meet (and exceed) your needs. The guiding force behind the design-build process is your unique church vision. As we move through the process, your vision shepherds our architecture services, which include schematic design and design development; our pre-construction services, like site selection and bidding/contractor selection; and our construction management services, including financial/accounting services, project scheduling, and site management.