Barnes Design Group
About Barnes Design Group
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Vision, values, and the people behind our work

Rooted in purpose, driven by craft, and committed to serving communities with design that endures.

Our Vision

Glorify God and become a leader of excellence in church architecture.

Our vision statement defines our direction, our purpose and the heart of who we are.

In fulfilling this vision, we will work together to:
  • Train a dedicated team of church design professionals.
  • Engage in strong strategic partnerships.
  • Expand our regional reputation in church design.
  • Establish a national reputation for excellence in church design.
  • Capture, cast and transform a client’s vision into reality.
Our Mission

Our mission statement defines how we corporately plan to fulfill our vision: Consistently exceed our client’s expectations by providing architectural solutions of excellence, superior service and maximizing of ministry potential.

Founded in 1991, Barnes Design Group, P.C. is a leading-edge design firm with a combined 120 years of experience among our staff of talented architects.

We are a firm with a mission.

We are dedicated to serving our clients with an uncommon degree of passion and vision, and we are bound together in our commitment to provide the highest quality design for a variety of clientele.

Barnes Design Group has been awarded in excess of 700 project commissions, and has established a unique niche in the architectural community: specialized architectural design and master planning services for the local church with over 500 church commissions.

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Our Core Values

The principles that guide our practice

Our “Core Values” represent the things that we value most both individually and as an organization.

01
God-Centered

We believe we must operate according to Biblical principles.

02
Accountability

We believe that personal accountability is foundational for success.

03
Excellence

We believe that excellence is required by God and inspires and motivates others.

04
Prayer

We believe that prayer releases the power of God and clarifies vision.

05
Integrity

We believe that integrity is essential for establishing trust-based relationships.

06
People

We believe that people matter most to God and should matter most to our organization.

07
Vision

We believe that we are called to assist our clients with clarifying and fulfilling their vision.

08
Creativity

We believe that creativity is a gift and a foundational in creating innovative solutions.

09
Partnerships

We believe architecture is a cooperative effort and strategic partnerships are important.

10
Teamwork

We believe that teamwork occurs best in an environment of trust and cooperation.

11
Legacy

We believe we are created, gifted and called for a higher purpose.

12
Significance

We believe we are to assist clients to realize their potential adding value to their lives.

Our Team

Experienced, collaborative, purpose-driven

A dedicated team of church design professionals partnering with clients and communities to deliver outcomes of lasting value.

Babatunde Adekoje, AIA, NCAR
Babatunde Adekoje, AIA, NCAR
President and CEO
Candice Barnes
Candice Barnes
Co-Founder and CFO
Everette B. Jones, Jr., AIA, NCARB
Everette B. Jones, Jr., AIA, NCARB
Senior Associate and Project Manager
Thomas E. Perry, Jr.
Thomas E. Perry, Jr.
Associate
Michael D. Barnes
Michael D. Barnes
Founder