How it all started

In January of 1977, Bob and Pat Wade opened their living room to a small group of college students for a Bible study.  Led by Bob, the first campus minister of the Christian Campus House, that small group grew, making it necessary to find a more permanent location for the newly formed campus ministry.

A small single story house was found within walking distance of the university. The Christian Campus House now had a home.  For several years and under the leadership of capable campus ministers, David Hull ('94-'98) and Mike Hoornstra ('99), weekly meetings were held in the house.

Bob Gailey currently serves the Christian Campus House as its first full-time campus minister, along with his wife, Celeste.  Under their leadership the Christian Campus House continues to grow. When the group outgrew the house as a meeting place, Tuesday night M&M's (Meal and Message) were moved to the Animal Science Building.

The Campus House recently purchased property just north of the stadium that is used for its large group weekly meetings as well as for outreach opportunities, small groups, and other CCH events. It is from this new home that CCH will seek to impact the UF campus and the world beyond.

University of Florida Christian Campus House | PO Box 13435 | Gainesville, FL 32604-1435 | (352) 258-9367