Church construction project management & development company

About Us

Robert Knowles
Founder & CEO

Robert Knowles started Arks in 1994. His successful background in commercial real estate development led him to chair his home church’s building project in the early 90s. After seeing first-hand how difficult a building project can be on a church, he formed Arks to help churches save time and money on building programs and bring the church closer together in the process.

In 2003, Robert created Arks Build to Minister™ Program to help relieve the burden smaller churches face when trying to get out of rented worship space and into a permanent facility.

To purchase Robert's book, Successful Church Building, please click here.

Phil Bradley
President
Arks Financial Solutions

Phil Bradley joined Arks in 2005 with 32 years experience in banking. His career has included extensive experience with church lending as well as consumer and commercial lending. Phil has been a Lions Club member for 29 years and serves on the foundation of Central Carolina Community College.

Within his own church, Phil has held various offices, including Treasurer (current), Finance Committee Chair, and he was also a member of the building committee.

Ralph Long
Vice-President of Consulting

Ralph Long is the VP of Consulting and has been with Arks since 1999. He is a valuable member of the Arks Executive Management Team and has served the company in numerous capacities. In his own church some of the posts he has held include: Trustee, Administrative Board Member, Building Committee Chair, Land Search Committee Chair, Sunday School Teacher, Technology Committee Member, Sound/Video Technician and more.

Ralph enjoys helping churches build and grow. He has helped almost 100 churches with Capital Stewardship Campaigns, Feasibility Studies and consulting.

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Mission and Core Values

Arks is a ministry doing good business. Our mission is to help build God’s vision for His church. The following are our core values:

God’s Word is relevant today and guides us in all our decisions
A personal relationship with God and positive relationships with others is important
God called us to this ministry and we minister to one another
God commands us to be good stewards of His resources
Our work and ministry must be done with urgency and excellence unto the Lord
Integrity and honesty must be foremost in all our transactions
Open, honest, and frequent communication with co-workers, clients and business associates is a key to success
God gives the church a vision for ministry and we are called to support the vision
God encourages us to live by faith for we will prevail

ARKS

333 East Six Forks Road, Suite 200 • Raleigh, NC 27609

Phone: (888) 789-ARKS • Fax: (919) 785-9739