At the end of 2012, through God’s blessing, the Ark Encounter completed a matching gift challenge which exceeded its end-of-year donation goal of $3 million! The strong year-end giving will allow us to apply for all of the permits necessary to begin excavation and construction as the funding is provided. (AiG is about halfway to its overall donation and boarding pass goal!)
The year-end donations also allow for our architects and engineers to continue to work on the necessary site and building plans for the Ark and other facilities.
Last week, we signed the formal contract with the Troyer Group. We hope to have all of our construction permits in hand by November of this year (2013).
Martin Miranda (Troyer Group CFO), LeRoy Troyer (Troyer Group president and chair), and Mike Zovath (Ark Encounter senior vice-president and co-founder) are pictured above signing the contract. The Troyer Group, located in Mishawaka, Indiana, is bringing its construction management skills to this project.
With the contract signed and permit process underway, activity will increase on the Ark Encounter site in anticipation of—and in preparation—for the long-awaited construction phase. Continue checking the Ark Encounter website for updates to see what is taking place and what is to come. Once bidding opportunities are available, we will be posting that information on the site as well.
We appreciate all of your prayers and support as we move closer to bringing the Ark Encounter project to Williamstown, Kentucky!
This is so exciting! We can’t wait to hear more updates as plans continue to move along in this incredible project. Blessings!
Will there be some time down the road available opportunities for team of carpenters and other trades to volunteer time to assist with the project? And how do I get on this notification list?
Love this !!!!
God's richest blessings on this project! Jehovah Jireh! He will provide!
Will you need the entire amount of money in hand before construction commences? Do you have a lesser amount you want to have before you start building this incredible structure?
what are the predictions as of right now for the completion of the arK encounter?
This is an exciting project. I hope to be envolved in it some day other than donating money. I know the Lord will be glorified through this extraordinary effort.
That would be I hope to be involved. I'm getting so excited about this project that I mispelled involved. May God bless this effort.
I pray it will be wheelchair accessible, as im sure God intended the Ark to accommodate disabled people had they listened to Noah. Just a simple ramp will do, nothing financially consuming. Stairs are the enemies of wheelchair users, lol.
Awesome! We just visited for the first time the creation museum this Christmas. This will give us a great reason to visit again!
I am so excited about this opportunity for somewhere to go that is Christ centered!! !! Praying for the permits to be signed in a timely manner, may God reveal this to many who will also donate and pray for this ministry opportunity to teach our beloved children and grandchildren for years to come. Pray I can share this information via social media to let others see the potential to reach both children and adults. I pray I live long enough to see it happen and be able to bring as many with me as the Lord sees fit. If you reading this please utter a prayer for me as I have put down my cigarettes for good. I have totally released it to God. NO MORE EXCUSES!! I would be eternally grateful and I know God will bless you and me and use us for His Glory. Bless each person who donates, prays, spreads the word. Father thank You for knowing our every thought or move and that when we are too weak or absent minded, busy or just cannot find the words……Lord, Thank You!!…I pray all these things in Jesus name. Amen
I simply can't wait! I've already been telling everyone I know about this.
I'm really sold on the Ark Encounter and it's ability to contribute a powerful layer of credibility to the story of the Ark. To a searching and critical world, the new Ark will turn a supposed myth and fable into something to be reconsidered as TRUTH. I know that God will communicate His love to millions through the experience of this convincing replica from Biblical history.
Personally, I am a specialized carpenter who would love to be able to work on this project! I have thought about approaching the contractor many times, but have not followed through. That's because I have two kids in High School on the West coast, and it would be a tough move for my family. So, what I do now is PRAY. I don't see how I could ever have the honor of working on this Ark project, but God knows my heart. If He wants me to get there, He has the wisdom to make it happen. I'm just happy that I have solid faith in Him.
One thing I'm pretty sure of, and that is that even if I never work on the Ark, I will at least get to see it before I get to see my Lord Jesus, (Lord willing).
Will you be using a plan of construction & what design will you be using? are the tools you use from material and known types of that period?, the waterproofing techniques all materials as would have been available ? it will be launched presumeably do you have a date in mind. ?
Darwin's ARK?
Can't wait…although most people who doubt the Biblical Ark account normally will ask how could you get so many animals on the Ark and how could so FEW kinds represent ALL of the Species in the world.
I then ask them how many animals does the "evolution theory" believe ALL of the Species of the world came from…?…(obviously just 1…) …and after they lower their head it's time to share the gospel. Remember when apologetics traps a sinner, it's not time to skin them…it's time to free them! Glory to God!
Darwin's Ark…actually didn't need a boat…just the water…a bunch of time…just add a heap of impossible to it…and poof…here we are!