About Us

Experience

CharestCorp brings over 25 years of experience in designing and building worship facilities, specializing in Master Planning, Architectural Design, and Construction Services throughout CA, OR, WA, and AZ.

Founded in 1986 as a Commercial Construction company, CEO & President Rene M. Charest has constructed commercial and residential projects with a high commitment to values. Since 2002, CharestCorp has become dedicated to serving churches as the pastor’s advocate in both the design and construction of worship facilities. In addition to commercial work such as industrial buildings and development, our church projects include sanctuaries, conference centers, children’s education buildings, bookstores, coffee shops, commercial kitchens and youth centers.

CharestCorp has won National awards in Innovative Church Design, Remodeling and New Construction and has been featured in several nationally distributed magazines.

National Association of Church Design Builders (NACDB)

CharestCorp is proud to be the West Coast Representative of The National Association of Church Design Builders (NACDB).

The NACDB was established to create a nationwide association of design build firms committed to the practical application of biblical values. As a result, their excellence as specialists in consulting, designing and building church facilities continually keep the focus on the ministry needs and styles of the churches they serve

Certified Church Consultants

CharestCorp is very proud to have three Certified Church Consultants (CCC) on staff. Rene M. Charest and James Tomlin are the only Certified Church Consultants on the West Coast and they are committed to providing a level of service unequaled by their competitors.

Our Certified Church Consultants offer services in relocation and site investigation, vision-casting, ministry needs assessment, facility space analysis, church financial feasibility, demographic studies, educational seminars, and strategies in church growth.