Sturgis, South Dakota Church Selects Architect

Lifespring Wesleyan Church - located in Sturgis, South Dakota, recently selected Kansas City, Missouri based architect Mantel Teter to lead them through a metrics analysis and discovery process to evaluate their existing facilities and consider other off-campus options. Immediate facility needs include space to grow worship capacity, additional space for lobby & gathering, and NextGen ministry spaces to balance with the increased worship capacity. "This great church is doing some cool stuff in the Black Hills that is unique to this area and people are coming to church and learning about a relationship with Jesus!” stated David Evans, Principal for the project.

Northland Baptist Church Selects Architect

Northland Baptist Church - located in Kansas City, Missouri, north of the river, recently selected Kansas City, Missouri based architect Mantel Teter to lead them through a metrics analysis, discovery and design process to update their campus master plan and add facilities. Immediate facility needs include better wayfinding, additional worship capacity, additional space for lobby & gathering, and NextGen ministry. "This church has a neat strategy and it’s impacting their building in a very positive way. We’re excited to partner with this church & help them develop and design new facilities." shared Brian Rathsam, Project Architect for the project.

Olathe, Kansas Church Selects Architect

Journey Bible Church - located in Olathe, Kansas, recently selected Kansas City, Missouri based architect Mantel Teter to lead them through a metrics analysis, discovery and design process to update their campus master plan and add facilities. Immediate facility needs include a new Sanctuary, additional space for lobby & gathering, and NextGen ministry spaces to balance with the new Sanctuary capacity. "Our team is excited to partner with this great church & develop an updated master plan and design new facilities to help them impact the Kingdom." stated David Evans, Principal for the project.

Belton, Missouri Church Selects Architect

Rock Brook Church - located in Belton, Missouri, recently selected Kansas City, Missouri based architect Mantel Teter to lead them through a metrics analysis, discovery and design process to update their campus master plan and add facilities. Immediate facility needs include better wayfinding, additional worship capacity, additional space for lobby & gathering, and NextGen ministry. "Our team is honored to partner with this church & help them develop and design new facilities that will create impact for the Kingdom." shared Brian Rathsam, Project Architect for the project.

Without These 4 Steps, Your Vision Will Fail

The Unstuck Group

By Ryan Stigile

If your team lacks discipline, it’s only a matter of time before you get pulled off course.

If you’re a church leader, you likely have a vision for your ministry in 2020.

There’s something you passionately feel your team needs to accomplish—maybe you’d like to better minister to families. Maybe you’re hoping to start new small groups. You might even be considering the launch of a new campus.

Whatever that vision may be, I hope you’ll accomplish it. But I’m concerned that many church leaders will end the year disappointed.

Brian Rathsam Becomes Vice President

Brian Rathsam, Vice President

Brian Rathsam, Vice President

We are excited to announce that Brian Rathsam has recently become a shareholder and Vice President in the firm. He has served as a project architect since 2008. Rathsam received a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Drury University in Springfield, Missouri and has been with the firm since June 2000. He will provide principal leadership in the execution of the firm’s architectural services as well as business development.

Skyler Phelps Becomes Senior Vice President

Skyler Phelps, Senior Vice President

Skyler Phelps, Senior Vice President

Skyler Phelps has recently become a Senior Vice President in the firm. He has been a shareholder since 2008 and a Vice President since 2004. Phelps received a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Drury University in Springfield, Missouri and has been with the firm since September 1998. He will continue to provide principal leadership in the execution of the firm’s architectural services and core operations as well as business development.

Jordan Elliott Joins Mantel Teter

Jordan Elliott, Project Designer

Jordan Elliott, Project Designer

Jordan Elliott has joined the firm as a Project Designer. Elliott received a master’s degree of architectural design from Kansas State University and has 5 years of experience designing municipal, commercial, and high-end residential projects. He will provide technical design and support for several religious and commercial projects for the firm. Welcome to the team, Jordan!

Fellowship of Grace Completes Construction

Fellowship of Grace Completes Construction

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Fellowship of Grace, known as FOG, has a history of meeting in several locations before arriving at their final permanent home in Parkville, Missouri. Schools and strip centers only name a few, but then an opportunity to merge with and acquire a small Baptist church located at a highly prominent corner in Parkville, Missouri became a reality. The church was able to sell a portion of their property to a developer, which helped fund the expansion and improvements. The existing church building was in fair disrepair and needed updating to become a relevant tool for the ministries at FOG. This project included a campus master plan and that next phase included a lobby/entry addition that would serve the existing building and future Sanctuary. The children’s ministry area was also expanded and renovated.

Here for Good Hero: Skyler Phelps

Here for Good Hero: Skyler Phelps

On October 27, 2019, Skyler Phelps, Board Chair of Sheffield Place, was recognized by Blue KC and KCFX/Chiefs Radio Network as the Here For Good Hero for the Chiefs home game against the Green Bay Packers.

Sheffield Place opened its doors in February 1991 as a community response to the growing population of homeless mothers and their children in the Kansas City area. To date, Sheffield Place has assisted more than 1,200 families in making the difficult journey from homelessness to self-sufficiency. Empowering the families to heal from the severe, chronic and continuous trauma they have experienced is the first step in the process of self-sufficiency.

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Henry W. Bloch Memorial Golf Tournament

Sheffield Place was the beneficiary of the Henry W. Bloch Memorial Golf Tournament organized by volunteers at H&R Block at WinterStone Golf Course. We were honored to be apart of it!

Community Church Batesville Begins Construction

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Community Church - located in Batesville, Indianna is making construction progress on their renovation of an old downtown building. Mantel Teter has been honored to work at both church campus locations! Edwards-Rigdon Construction is serving as the general contractor.

Mill Creek Community Church Completes Construction

Mill Creek Community Church Completes Construction

Mill Creek Church Photography - located in Shawnee, Kansas, has completed construction for the renovation of most of the existing lobby space where the buildings connect. The renovation also included new staff office spaces and a new student ministry venue. “This new space will provide relevant ministry tools for children, students and staff.” commented Brian Rathsam, the Project Architect. Pearce Construction served as the general contractor.

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Building Design: From Warehouse to God's House

Building Design: From Warehouse to God's House

Lifesong Church opened its doors in 2006, first meeting in the Blackstone Valley Cinema de Lux, located in Millbury, Mass. As it grew, church leaders were looking to establish a more permanent location and presence in their community and reached out to architectural firm Mantel Teter in Kansas City, Mo., to help them transition to a permanent space.

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The Color of the Year: in Church Interior Design

The Color of the Year: in Church Interior Design

The Pantone Color Institute recently announced its 2019 Color of the Year, with Living Coral taking the honor.

“It is a guide that forecasts the popular colors in design,” says Amy Wax, an international color consultant. “The Color of the Year can also serve as inspiration to see what colors would be great to tie into décor and focal pieces of a church.”

Numerous factors are considered when selecting the Color of the Year. The goal is to capture “what’s in the year” and offer insights on how prevalent colors are shifting.

“We travel globally and research extensively as we pick up cues that emerge in seemingly disparate industries that can signal a direction for a given color family,” Pantone explains on its website. “As we cull through this information and find commonalities in color, we also give a lot of thought to how people select paint colors and which colors are most applicable for their needs while remaining mindful of the color trends of years past.”

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First Presbyterian Church Completes Construction

First Presbyterian Church - located in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, has completed construction of an exterior renovation project. The church returned to their design and construction team of Kansas City, Missouri based architect Mantel Teter and Olathe, Kansas based contractor Harmon Construction. This project adds an entry covered unloading canopy at the main entrance. The church is still planning to renovate several interior spaces as well. "Our team is privileged to partner once again with this church as they renovate their existing buildings." stated Brian Rathsam, Project Architect for the project.

Christ Community Church Selects Kansas City Architect

Christ Community Church - located at multiple campuses in Kansas and Missouri, recently selected Kansas City, Missouri based architect Mantel Teter to design renovations to their recently acquired building in downtown Crossroads District of Kansas City, Missouri. Straub Construction is serving as the general contractor. “This church continues to thrive and find places to plant their footprint into different cultural areas of our metro; the result is magnificent for the Kingdom!” notes Skyler Phelps, the Project Architect.

Grace Church Selects Design Team

Grace Church - located in Overland Park, Kansas, recently acquired property in Olathe, Kansas for another campus location. Having served this church at their main campus, they returned to their design and construction team, Kansas City, Missouri based architect Mantel Teter and Whiting-Turner Contracting to design and build a first phase facility. "We’re honored to be back with Grace Church, helping them expand their reach in this community." stated David Evans, Principal for the project.

Southoint Church of Christ Selects Architect

Southpoint Church of Christ - located in south Kansas City, Missouri, recently selected Kansas City, Missouri based architect Mantel Teter to lead them through a metrics analysis, discovery and design process to update their campus master plan and add facilities. Immediate facility needs include a new Sanctuary, additional space for lobby and gathering, and NextGen ministry spaces to balance with the new Sanctuary capacity. "Our team is excited to partner with this new church and develop an updated master plan and design new facilities to help them impact the Kingdom." stated Brian Rathsam, Project Architect for the project.