Texas-based architectural firm Visioneering acquires Lifeway’s Auxano

By Staff

WESTLAKE, Texas (Oct. 1, 2025)—Visioneering Studios announced today its acquisition of Auxano from Lifeway Christian Resources.

“Bringing Auxano into the Visioneering family is a strategic step that strengthens our ability to serve churches with an end-to-end solution,” said John Parker, Visioneering Studios CEO. “Auxano’s proven process of clarifying mission and vision aligns seamlessly with our expertise in design and construction. Together, we can now provide churches with a fully integrated journey—from defining their direction to designing and building spaces that facilitate life change for future generations.”

Visioneering is a nationwide faith-based, design-build firm with multi-disciplinary studios and national architecture and construction licensure. The architectural firm’s emphasis on helping churches design spaces that fit their mission goes hand-in-glove with Auxano’s focus on vision clarity and strategic planning.

“I’m grateful to the Auxano team for how hard they’ve worked to make Auxano a valuable service to churches and other Christian organizations. Their consulting ministry has helped catalyze growth for hundreds of churches over the last two decades by equipping leaders with the tools to clarify vision, shape culture, align ministries and drive disciple-making,” said Joe Walker, interim president and CEO of Lifeway. “In 2019, they helped our leadership team here at Lifeway refine our own mission and values, which has helped strengthen our employee culture and sharpened our focus on how we serve churches.

Lifeway acquired Auxano in 2012. The consulting firm helps pastors and ministry leaders clarify vision, mission and strategy for their churches and organizations.

“Our ownership by Lifeway was built on a shared mission and vision,” said Jim Randall, president and co-founder of Auxano. “We deeply appreciate their leadership and support, which empowered Auxano to strengthen the church.”

The acquisition expands a long-term relationship between Visioneering and Lifeway as Visioneering continues to be a valued partner in the area of church architecture. Since 2013, Lifeway has partnered with Visioneering Studios to assist churches through architectural design and renovation services.

“When Visioneering approached our leadership team about the possibility of acquiring Auxano, we spent several weeks exploring the opportunity and saw that Visioneering would be the best long-term steward of Auxano’s work with churches,” said Walker.

Both Lifeway and Visioneering plan for a seamless transition. Building on this Lifeway foundation, Randall envisions that “the shared DNA and deep relational bond between Auxano and Visioneering will unite their unique strengths to form a powerful partnership dedicated to bringing clarity to the local church.”

To learn more about Auxano, visit www.auxano.com. To learn more about Visioneering, visit www.visioneeringstudios.com.

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About Visioneering
Founded in 2002, Visioneering Studios is a national design+build firm committed to helping churches and Christian organizations bring their vision to life. With studios in Dallas, Nashville and Southern California, Visioneering provides integrated services in architecture, master planning, construction and interior environments. Over the last two decades, Visioneering has partnered with ministries of every size, from new church plants and facility revitalizations to some of the largest and fastest-growing churches in America, delivering creative and mission-focused spaces that support long-term ministry impact. For more information, visit www.visioneeringstudios.com.

About Lifeway
In operation since 1891, Lifeway Christian Resources is one of the leading providers of Christian resources, including Bibles, books, Bible studies, group curriculum, Christian music and movies, Vacation Bible School and church supplies, as well as camps and events for all ages. Lifeway is the world’s largest provider of Spanish Bibles. Based in Brentwood, Tennessee, Lifeway operates as a self-supporting nonprofit. For more information, visit www.lifeway.com.

About Auxano
Founded in 2004, Auxano is a church consulting group committed to providing collaborative, clarity-first consulting in culture development, vision planning, capital campaigns and generosity, and visionary leadership. With over 21 years of experience, Auxano has partnered with churches of all sizes—from church plants and small congregations to medium, large and mega churches—as well as denominational and network leaders. For more information, visit www.auxano.com.