First Presbyterian Church Sanctuary
Fort Worth, TX
Expertise
- Faith-Based
Services
- mechanical / plumbing engineering
- electrical engineering

First Presbyterian Church was formed in 1870, and eventually found its home at 1000 Penn Street in 1956. It has since undergone periodic renovations and updates, most recently to the sanctuary and lobby area. Last updated in the 1990s, the space was dark and outdated.
Our electrical team had three main areas to highlight in this sanctuary renovation: the offering table, podium, and a cross on the back wall. New lighting was also required for the organ, choir (whose seating had been relocated), and other stage lighting. The pendant fixtures selected by the Bass family in the 90s were re-lamped, as well as the sconces along either side of the congregation. New lighting was also installed in the lobby and at the building’s entrance.
Some mechanical updates were also needed. These included new air devices in the sanctuary and lobby and replacement of the motors on each unit.


The church began using the sanctuary again in November of 2018, and has since enjoyed worshipping in this brighter, updated space.
Key People
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Ken Randall, PE, LEED AP
Ken Randall, PE, LEED AP
Chairman of the Board | Senior Electrical Engineer
Ken Randall’s reputation as a solutions-oriented electrical engineer has enabled him to evaluate and design complex commercial and industrial electrical distribution systems. His projects range from small remodels to new one-million-square-foot buildings.
As Chief Executive Officer, Ken leads the development of BHB’s long and short term strategies along with managing overall business operations and also serves as the electrical team leader. His approach to projects and client service is to continually strive to meet the Owner’s vision and to design with new concepts and technologies with better buildings in mind.
Ken is a former Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) of Tarrant County, and he was nominated as Rookie of the Year for the organization in 2014. He is involved in the Texas Society of Professional Engineers, promoting the continuing education of engineers in Fort Worth. Ken and his wife Tammy are active members of Abiding Faith Lutheran Church.
Project Experience
Arborlawn United Methodist Church
Arlington Animal Services Center
Arlington Heights Animal Hospital
Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex
Central Texas College Nursing Center
Doss Heritage and Culture Center
Fort Worth Country Day Lou and Nick Martin Campus Center
Fort Worth Country Day Sid W. Richardson Visual Arts Center
Imperial Construction Office and Shop
Keller ISD Timberview Middle School
Early Learning Center
Mounted Patrol Equestrian Facility
Northpark YMCA
Ott Cribbs Public Safety Center
Rogers Road Pavilion
Tarrant County Downtown Courthouse
Tarrant County Northwest Sub-Courthouse
Tarrant County Sub-Courthouse
TCU Annie Richardson Bass Building
TCU Charlie and Marie Lupton Baseball Clubhouse
TCU Ed & Rae Schollmaier Arena
TCU Frog Alley Parking Garage
TCU Mary Couts Burnett Library
TCU Rees-Jones Hall
Texas Wesleyan University Jack and Jo Willa Morton Fitness Center
Weatherford College Professional Services
Education
University of Texas at Arlington:
Bachelor’s Degree/1998/Electrical Engineering