The Ark

The Ark, on Panama City Beach’s iconic Front Beach Rd, right across the street from the gorgeous white sandy beach and emerald green Gulf waters, is the area’s transitional housing location, focused on helping our local community first.

The Ark has been a ministry in Panama City Beach for more than 40 years. Noah’s Ark was originally formed as a retreat center for The Alabama West Florida Conference of The United Methodist Church. We are now called The Ark, and we’ve converted both facilities and our programming to meet new needs in our community.

In 2012 we developed two new ministry directives: The Pour Coffee Shop and International Student Housing.

In 2017 we launched our Transitional Housing Program, and in 2020 The Ark Church opened its doors. Thousands of people have been positively impacted by the ministry of The Ark over the years, and we look forward to continuing this legacy by providing new connections to our community.

Community Event Calendar

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March 28, 2024
  • Garage Band; informal singers & instrument players jamming together

    March 28, 2024  5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
    The Ark, 12902 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407, USA

    Garage Band isinformal singers and instrument players jamming together atthe Ark Chapel, for more info contact Derrick, thearkchurchpcb@gmail.com.

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  • The Bait of Satan Bible Study

    March 28, 2024  6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    The Pour Coffee Shop, 12902 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407, USA

    starts at 6pm with light refreshments.

    See more details

March 29, 2024
  • Men's Bible Study with Pastor Derrick

    March 29, 2024  7:00 am - 8:00 am
    The Pour, 12902 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407, USA

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  • Freestyle Worship in Chapel

    March 29, 2024  5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Worship any way you like in the chapel

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March 31, 2024
  • Ark Church

    March 31, 2024  10:00 am - 11:00 am
    The Ark, 12902 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407, USA

    All welcome, casual non-denominational service, led by Pastor Derrick.

    See more details

April 1, 2024
  • Mens Group Bible Study

    April 1, 2024  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    The Ark, 12902 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407, USA

    At the Ark Mens Dorm; Pizza provided! for more info please contact directoratheark@gmail.com

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April 2, 2024
  • Ark Resident Mandatory Meeting & Dinner: Community Fellowship

    April 2, 2024  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    The Ark, 12902 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407, USA

    Start in the Chapel..Big Dorm for meal and message, all are welcome!

    See more details

April 3, 2024
  • Leadership-focused Bible Study

    April 3, 2024  5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
    The Ark Chapel, 12906 Hibiscus Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407, USA

    In the Chapel ,for more info please contact Derrick or Rob at The Ark church

    See more details

April 4, 2024
  • Garage Band; informal singers & instrument players jamming together

    April 4, 2024  5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
    The Ark, 12902 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407, USA

    Garage Band isinformal singers and instrument players jamming together atthe Ark Chapel, for more info contact Derrick, thearkchurchpcb@gmail.com.

    See more details

  • The Bait of Satan Bible Study

    April 4, 2024  6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    The Pour Coffee Shop, 12902 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407, USA

    starts at 6pm with light refreshments.

    See more details

April 5, 2024
  • Men's Bible Study with Pastor Derrick

    April 5, 2024  7:00 am - 8:00 am
    The Pour, 12902 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407, USA

    See more details

  • Freestyle Worship in Chapel

    April 5, 2024  5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Worship any way you like in the chapel

    See more details

April 7, 2024
  • Ark Church

    April 7, 2024  10:00 am - 11:00 am
    The Ark, 12902 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407, USA

    All welcome, casual non-denominational service, led by Pastor Derrick.

    See more details

April 8, 2024
  • Mens Group Bible Study

    April 8, 2024  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    The Ark, 12902 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407, USA

    At the Ark Mens Dorm; Pizza provided! for more info please contact directoratheark@gmail.com

    See more details

April 9, 2024
  • Ark Resident Mandatory Meeting & Dinner: Community Fellowship

    April 9, 2024  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    The Ark, 12902 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407, USA

    Start in the Chapel..Big Dorm for meal and message, all are welcome!

    See more details

April 10, 2024
  • Leadership-focused Bible Study

    April 10, 2024  5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
    The Ark Chapel, 12906 Hibiscus Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407, USA

    In the Chapel ,for more info please contact Derrick or Rob at The Ark church

    See more details

April 11, 2024
  • Garage Band; informal singers & instrument players jamming together

    April 11, 2024  5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
    The Ark, 12902 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407, USA

    Garage Band isinformal singers and instrument players jamming together atthe Ark Chapel, for more info contact Derrick, thearkchurchpcb@gmail.com.

    See more details

  • The Bait of Satan Bible Study

    April 11, 2024  6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    The Pour Coffee Shop, 12902 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407, USA

    starts at 6pm with light refreshments.

    See more details

April 12, 2024
  • Men's Bible Study with Pastor Derrick

    April 12, 2024  7:00 am - 8:00 am
    The Pour, 12902 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407, USA

    See more details

  • Freestyle Worship in Chapel

    April 12, 2024  5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Worship any way you like in the chapel

    See more details

April 14, 2024
  • Ark Church

    April 14, 2024  10:00 am - 11:00 am
    The Ark, 12902 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407, USA

    All welcome, casual non-denominational service, led by Pastor Derrick.

    See more details

April 15, 2024
  • Mens Group Bible Study

    April 15, 2024  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    The Ark, 12902 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407, USA

    At the Ark Mens Dorm; Pizza provided! for more info please contact directoratheark@gmail.com

    See more details

April 16, 2024
  • Ark Resident Mandatory Meeting & Dinner: Community Fellowship

    April 16, 2024  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    The Ark, 12902 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407, USA

    Start in the Chapel..Big Dorm for meal and message, all are welcome!

    See more details

April 17, 2024
  • Leadership-focused Bible Study

    April 17, 2024  5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
    The Ark Chapel, 12906 Hibiscus Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407, USA

    In the Chapel ,for more info please contact Derrick or Rob at The Ark church

    See more details

April 18, 2024
  • Garage Band; informal singers & instrument players jamming together

    April 18, 2024  5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
    The Ark, 12902 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407, USA

    Garage Band isinformal singers and instrument players jamming together atthe Ark Chapel, for more info contact Derrick, thearkchurchpcb@gmail.com.

    See more details

  • The Bait of Satan Bible Study

    April 18, 2024  6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    The Pour Coffee Shop, 12902 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407, USA

    starts at 6pm with light refreshments.

    See more details

April 19, 2024
  • Men's Bible Study with Pastor Derrick

    April 19, 2024  7:00 am - 8:00 am
    The Pour, 12902 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407, USA

    See more details

  • Freestyle Worship in Chapel

    April 19, 2024  5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Worship any way you like in the chapel

    See more details

April 21, 2024
  • Night of Worship

    April 21, 2024
    The Ark Chapel

    Night of Worship. Music of the Decades for the next 6 months. Begins this month with 70's..in May 80's...etc.

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  • Ark Church

    April 21, 2024  10:00 am - 11:00 am
    The Ark, 12902 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407, USA

    All welcome, casual non-denominational service, led by Pastor Derrick.

    See more details

April 22, 2024
  • Mens Group Bible Study

    April 22, 2024  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    The Ark, 12902 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407, USA

    At the Ark Mens Dorm; Pizza provided! for more info please contact directoratheark@gmail.com

    See more details

April 23, 2024
  • Ark Resident Mandatory Meeting & Dinner: Community Fellowship

    April 23, 2024  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    The Ark, 12902 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407, USA

    Start in the Chapel..Big Dorm for meal and message, all are welcome!

    See more details

April 24, 2024
  • Leadership-focused Bible Study

    April 24, 2024  5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
    The Ark Chapel, 12906 Hibiscus Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407, USA

    In the Chapel ,for more info please contact Derrick or Rob at The Ark church

    See more details

April 25, 2024
  • Garage Band; informal singers & instrument players jamming together

    April 25, 2024  5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
    The Ark, 12902 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407, USA

    Garage Band isinformal singers and instrument players jamming together atthe Ark Chapel, for more info contact Derrick, thearkchurchpcb@gmail.com.

    See more details

  • The Bait of Satan Bible Study

    April 25, 2024  6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    The Pour Coffee Shop, 12902 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407, USA

    starts at 6pm with light refreshments.

    See more details

April 26, 2024
  • Men's Bible Study with Pastor Derrick

    April 26, 2024  7:00 am - 8:00 am
    The Pour, 12902 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407, USA

    See more details

  • Freestyle Worship in Chapel

    April 26, 2024  5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Worship any way you like in the chapel

    See more details

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There are a million ways you can get involved! We have volunteer projects that will fit any activity that you are feeling passionate about! Come create real change for your neighborhood!

We are committed to combatting homelessness and human trafficking in our local area. We believe that change is possible through Christ, and we are excited to help people rewrite their story!