"Michael Barnes is a dynamic Christian who will be an encouragement to your church, pastor and staff."

Pastor Dennis Culbreth, River Oak Church

The Author

Michael D. Barnes, A.I.A., N.C.A.R.B., is Founder and President of Barnes Design Group, P.C., a Virginia Beach, Virginia firm providing architectural services for a variety of church building projects. A Christian firm with a unique mission, Barnes Design Group counts churches as 95% of its current clientele with over 400 church commissions. It is this invaluable experience which positions Barnes Design Group, P.C., as the premiere church architect in the Southeastern United States.

Mr. Barnes is often referred to as a church expert and is hired as both a Lithurgical Consultant and Church Architect. He has special expertise in church programming, master site planning, church layout, and sanctuary design. Mr. Barnes has designed sanctuaries with seating capacities ranging between 100 and 50,000 people.

Mr. Barnes currently resides in Virginia Beach, Virginia with his wife Candice. They have 4 children. His previous book was "The Highest Calling...Fatherhood."

“Remember, the building process in a local church is really a spiritual journey. The church building may use brick and mortar but the process is more than brick and mortar. It is a pilgrimage that God will lead you through. He will lead you in the building process, direct your journey, assist you in selecting the right church architect, communicate His vision to you and your leadership and fulfill his plans for you.”

Michael D. Barnes, A.I.A.

For more information on Michael Barnes and Barnes Design Group, P.C., please visit www.barnesdesigngroup.com.

“For I know the plans, that I have for you.” Jeremiah 29:11