Campus Life & Community

Strengthen your faith alongside fellow believers as you deepen your knowledge of Christ through His Word.

CCBC offers students an on-campus living option designed for intentional community learning and practical ministry training.

We believe each student will experience invaluable growth as they live out their faith in a community with like-minded Christ followers. Chapels, small groups, and one-on-one interactions with fellow students, staff and faculty provide opportunities for deep spiritual and relational growth.

Our campus offers students a learning environment in close connection with a local church and near local amenities including coffee shops, restaurants, farmers markets, beaches, nature preserves, and more.

Campus Features

Small Campus. Big Family.

At CCBC, you’re more than a student—you’re part of a close-knit community and a worldwide family of alumni.

Discipleship Opportunities

Whether it’s through conversations with roommates, coffee chats with professors, or serving alongside our church partners, you’ll be discipled by a whole community seeking Jesus.

Bible & Beaches

Just minutes from beaches, parks, and nature preserves, you’ll have space to slow down, breathe deep, and enjoy God’s creation.

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Florida Campus

Nestled on 10 peaceful acres in Bradenton, Florida, Calvary Chapel Bible College offers a beautiful campus setting for students to grow in their faith.

With walking paths, open green spaces, and a tranquil lake, our campus invites reflection, community, and a deeper walk with Jesus.

    Housing

    At CCBC Florida, students live in houses within walking distance of campus, cultivating independence within a supportive, Christ-centered community. These gender-specific homes typically house 4–8 students and are led by Dorm Stewards who help foster spiritual growth, accountability, and shared rhythms of life.

    Students shop for groceries and cook their own meals, using a built-in food allowance that promotes stewardship, planning, and hospitality. Rather than isolating students, this model helps them learn to serve one another and grow together in the everyday moments of life. All houses have bunk beds, closets, basic kitchen supplies, etc.

    CCBC Housing

    “What I love about CCBC is the community, the kind of people from around the world and all across the United States that you get to meet from different places and different backgrounds but they all love the Lord and they are all wanting to get to know Him better. Definitely, the community is what I love the most, it is probably what has grown me the most as well.“

    Ethan – Recent Graduate

    CCBC Students

    Student Life

    The student experience at CCBC is built around authentic community, intentional discipleship, and joyful formation. Every student is placed in a “Squad”—a small cohort that becomes their home base for weekly chapels, intramurals, service projects, and social events. Squads are designed to foster spiritual friendships, leadership development, and shared mission. From beach volleyball and game nights to Selah worship evenings and student-led devotionals, campus life provides a simple but vibrant rhythm of connection, encouragement, and growth.

    WestChurch Connection

    Students are deeply connected to WestChurch, a local congregation that plays a vital role in the CCBC experience. Every student attends and serves at WestChurch on Sundays, with monthly opportunities to assist in various ministries. Beyond Sunday mornings, students can participate in young adult groups, men’s and women’s Bible studies, and regular outreach initiatives.
    Local WestChurch families also “adopt” student dorms—hosting them for home-cooked meals and praying for them throughout the semester. This church connection grounds students in local fellowship while modeling lifelong engagement with the body of Christ.

     

    WestChurch