News Archives
10.30.08
Hempfield Church of Christ Complete
Cogun is honored to present the completion of Hempfield Church of Christ in Greensburg, PA. The design, produced by James Sampey, was an 11,593 sq. ft. multi-ministry project. The church’s vision was to build a Family Life Center over their existing basement. However, the basement was too small to sustain the new space. Cogun was able to step in to help expand and redesign the basement to accommodate the new multi-ministry space. This enhanced their current ministries and provided opportunities for new areas of outreach to the community.
10.15.08
Three Churches Break Ground with Cogun in a Month
Palmetto Presbyterian Church, a new church in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, broke ground at the beginning of October 2008. This project will include a 14,000 square foot worship facility, large narthex/third place area with catering kitchen, administrative center and classrooms. Pawley’s Island Presbyterian Church located in Pawley’s Island, South Carolina, will also be breaking ground in October 2008 for a new 9,300 square foot Family Life Center on their campus. The project features a large fellowship hall, large commercial kitchen, storage, three additional classrooms, library/conference room, toddler space, and a nursery. Finally, Crowfield Baptist Church, in Goose Creek, South Carolina, will soon break ground in November 2008. The project consists of a 12,000 square foot worship facility with over 650 seats, large choir area, full baptismal, changing rooms, two counseling rooms, and a large narthex. This is the first phase of a two-part worship expansion program.
10.15.08
Greater Providence Baptist Church Partners with Cogun Again
In 1997, Greater Providence Baptist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, partnered with Cogun to build a 600 seat Sanctuary, Fellowship Hall, and Administrative offices. Through the leadership of Dr. Fred Gibson, the church continues to grow and offers multiple worship services each Sunday. In 2007, as a result of their growth and a vision to further serve the community, the church partnered with Cogun again to build a 16,000 square foot Family Life Center. The latest expansion initiative provides space for cross generational ministry opportunities, provides seating for 500+ for dining, commerical kitchen, recreation space, and a three lane walking track.
10.2.08
Outreach Magazine Selects Two of Cogun’s Current Clients as Part of Their 100 Fastest-Growing Churches in America.
Coming in at the number two spot is Elevation Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. This church, founded in 2006 and led by Steven Furtick, has grown by over 2,000 people in the last year. They currently have a Development and Planning Agreement with Cogun and plan to redesign and renovate an old furniture warehouse into a church.
Ranked number 46th is Rock Bridge Community Church in Dalton, Georgia. Cogun was hired to help renovate Rock Bridge’s worship space and church coffee house called Stage 123.
9.12.08
Grace Fellowship of Johnson City, TN
Grace selected Cogun to provide in depth feasibility studies, master planning, Phase I design services, construction, and development of their 25 acre campus. The key elements of the master plan are a new 1,500-seat worship center and a new youth education building that is tied into the existing worship auditorium and classroom building. Future phases of the master plan include a 1,000-seat alternate worship space, a chapel, and expansion space for the adult education program.
8.11.08
Island Community Begins Construction
Construction has begun on a new family life center for Island Community Church and Island Christian School in Islamorada, Florida. The new facilites will include a kitchen, for meetings and celebrtations, and a gymnasium, for athletic events. Both of these additions will draw in both new members and non-members.
7.16.08
Cogun Listed as one of the Southeast’s Top Contractors
Southeast Construction recently presented its eighth annual Top Contractors ranking. This year, the ranking has slightly more than 160 firms listed, and a record $33.1 billion in collective revenue represented. That’s up from the $29.7 billion in 2006 revenue that was reported on last year’s ranking. Cogun is pleased to be included in this esteemed list of contractors for the Southeast area.
6.16.08
Cogun to Partner with Growing Community Church in Georgia
Cogun, the leading design/build, national church contractor today announced the start of construction for Rock Bridge Community Church. The first phase (Phase I) will be for a soon-to-be renovated worship space and church coffee house called Stage 123. The renovated worship space will augment the already growing community church in Whitfield County, Georgia with an extra 500 seat worship space billed as a “satellite” space across the street from their existing 1100 seat worship space. As part of its strategy, Rock Bridge Community Church has an additional satellite campus 30 miles south in Calhoun, GA.
11.02.07
Cogun Booth Draws a Crowd at WFX
Cogun shared a booth at the WFX Expo this year with The Aspen Group and Michael Trent of Third Place Consulting. The unusual element was the café arrangement complete with gourmet coffee and bistro table. This set up was to promote the idea of developing connecting space in churches to engage people and strengthen relationships. Traffic was very high at the booth and this, combined with an excellent talk by CKN partners from Cogun and Aspen made for a great WFX experience. In fact, the Cornerstone Conference which was held earlier that week was highlighted in the WFX Show News publication.
11.01.07
Construction Complete at Mt. Hermon AME Church
Miami Gardens, FL is now home to a new place of worship for the congregation of Mt. Hermon AME Church. The development plan included a total relocation of the original facility. The completed project covers 26,800 sq. ft. and includes a new sanctuary, offices, chapel and a kitchen.
9.19.07
Construction Begins for Gum Branch Baptist Church
Hinesville, GA is the site for Cogun's latest venture. Gum Branch Baptist Church has broken ground on a 10,722 sq. ft. expansion project, which will include worship, fellowship and education areas.
9.06.07
New Education Wing at Allen Temple
Construction is now complete on the new education wing at Allen Temple AME Church in Tampa, FL. The project consisted of building an additional 7,535 square feet of classroom space and administrative offices. This was the second phase of development for Allen Temple and Cogun would like to thank them for allowing us to help Build the Right Ministry Space.
9.05.07
Emmaus Lutheran Complete
We are pleased to announce that construction is now complete at Emmaus Lutheran Church in Orange City, FL. The plan entailed an addition of 8,129 square feet, and includes an educational wing, children’s classrooms, a music suite, administrative offices and renovations to the existing sanctuary. May Pastor Yesse and the entire congregation in Orange City be blessed and continue to grow in their new space.
7.27.07
Union Chapel UMC Breaks Ground
Cogun is pleased to announce the construction start for Union Chapel United Methodist Church in Monroe, GA. This project entails a new sanctuary with seating for 420, and completed square footage of 10,745.
6.07.07
Cogun Announces New Project in Greensburg, PA
Cogun is pleased to announce the start of a new building project for Hempfield Church of Christ. The project is an 11,593 sq. ft. multi-ministry facility featuring seating for 400, which Hempfield will use for multiple worship services. The building plan also includes a recreational sports area, community space and a cafe.
6.04.07
Cogun Starts a New Church Complex in Johnson City, TN
Grace Fellowship Church in Johnson City, TN is Cogun’s largest start to date, and encompasses a total of 65,656 square feet on GFC's 25 acre campus. The key elements of the master plan include a new 1,500-seat worship center and a new youth education building that is tied into the existing worship auditorium and classroom building.
The design for Phase 1 focuses on the Church’s desire for more connection and interaction. The curves of the existing building elevations are transposed into a new fluid circulation/lobby space that features a Connection Café for coffee and refreshments, touch screen information kiosks, and seating areas for conversation. The new circulation/lobby space is the heart of the facility and provides clear connection to all the program spaces.