How It All Started

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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 Wade, 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.

August 1, 1999 Bob Gailey came to serve the U.F. Christian Campus House as its first "Full-time" Campus Minister, along with his wife, Celeste who is our Operations Manager & Public Relations Director. 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.

October, 2004 the U.F. Campus House 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 UFCCH events. It is from this new home that UFCCH will seek to impact the UF campus and the world beyond.

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