Design Philosophy

Mind-set drives actions. Actions--of both individuals and organizations--spring from the "philosophy" or "vision" of the people involved. Your church's growth, and the means it uses to grow, are driven by your convictions--your "vision." Otherwise, you simply react, "blown to and fro by every wind of doctrine."

At Akers Church Building Services, inc. we also have a mind-set, certain convictions that drive our work. These are our basics. They are who we are.

•  We are not designing monuments to our own creativity

•  We must not attempt to be faddish, or famous.

•  We must not design according to some church "stereotype."

The design must be determined by the ministries of the congregation.

•  Who will be using the building, and what will take place there?

•  What purpose or goals of the church should this building aid?

•  How can the appearance of the building honor God, and draw people to him?

A church building is a tool for the church to use to accomplish the purpose for which God has placed that congregation in the world.

•  "Cheap" is not always good stewardship.

•  There must be a balance between quality and economy.

•  We must build the best for the Lord, without being wasteful.

We strive to design and build for both quality and economy.

•  Our architects understand quality construction as well as good design.

•  Our construction division gives careful attention to all details of bidding and pricing.

•  Our oversight of the construction process ensures economy and quality control.

The initial cost of a building must be balanced against its lifetime usefulness.

This is our conviction. Construction quality must be STEWARDSHIP-DRIVEN.
Excellence Without Extravagance