Centenary United Methodist Church was an established Lexington church that purchased 13 acres for a new campus. The building is placed on the site for maximum utilization of buildable land, with a minimum disturbance of existing site features. Placing the facility at the high point on the site allows a prominent view along Tates Creek Road. It also allows parking facilities to flank the building on either side to reduce the impact of a single expanse of asphalt.

The project is designed to be rich in Methodist tradition with an eye toward the future. A large Narthex hall is accessed from both parking areas and opens into a central courtyard space which is linked to the Fellowship Hall. Inside the Sanctuary, sloped seating is arranged to allow 1,200 seats an optimum view toward a central pulpit. The Sanctuary features a large pipe organ, a baptismal, spaciousness with excellent acoustics, and a sophisticated sound system.