How it all started...
Calvary Chapel Belleview began in January of 2016 with four couples who had a heart to impact the community of Belleview, Florida with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
We began at a local VFW hall on January 31, 2016. Each service had to be packed in and packed out! We were only at the VFW for a few weeks as we waited for our "permanent" location to be prepared.
We began at a local VFW hall on January 31, 2016. Each service had to be packed in and packed out! We were only at the VFW for a few weeks as we waited for our "permanent" location to be prepared.
CCB Growth Begins
After just a few weeks we moved into our first "permanent" location at a strip mall in Belleview. We were right next door to a bar and their music would sometimes try to drown us out.
But you can't silence the Word of God!
But you can't silence the Word of God!
The "Warehouse"
We soon outgrew our location at the storefront and discovered a warehouse for rent close by. CCB occupied the "Warehouse" for 3-4 years and saw much growth here as well. God used this facility for the Gospel to be preached to the community and we saw many lives affected by the power of the Holy Spirit. But the growth continued and as the years passed, we recognized the need to move again.
The "Peacock Property"
Our next location was "out in the country." We called this location our "Peacock Property" because the neighbors had several peacocks that regularly made their presence known at our little country church!
Needing more space than we had at "The Warehouse," we found three acres of land with three buildings and lots of room to grow. We purchased the property and had great plans to use this property for the expanding needs of our congregation. We loved this location and God continued to add to our fellowship. Unfortunately the county officials did not agree with the building improvements we proposed, so we were forced to look for additional building space elsewhere.
Needing more space than we had at "The Warehouse," we found three acres of land with three buildings and lots of room to grow. We purchased the property and had great plans to use this property for the expanding needs of our congregation. We loved this location and God continued to add to our fellowship. Unfortunately the county officials did not agree with the building improvements we proposed, so we were forced to look for additional building space elsewhere.
"441" Our Current Home
Because we were unable to make the improvements our congregation needed, in 2024 we sold the "Peacock Property" and moved to another warehouse! We purchased a former furniture warehouse and made the needed renovations. The "Peacock Property" was located off the "beaten path" - so our new location was located on
U.S Highway 441 in Belleview - just halfway between the city of Ocala, FL and The Villages. We were sad to leave our country environment, but God soon showed us new possibilities for ministry. Our church sits directly next door to Belleview Santos Elementary School. God has opened up the doors for ministry to the children at the school - through our weekly True News Bible Club as well as Dads On Duty. And we are seeking even more outreach opportunities to the kids next door. CCB has been blessed with our 441 facility. Our mission remains the same as it was at that first meeting in the VFW - to share the love of Jesus Christ with a hungry and thirsty world with -
No Gimmicks - Just God's Word.
U.S Highway 441 in Belleview - just halfway between the city of Ocala, FL and The Villages. We were sad to leave our country environment, but God soon showed us new possibilities for ministry. Our church sits directly next door to Belleview Santos Elementary School. God has opened up the doors for ministry to the children at the school - through our weekly True News Bible Club as well as Dads On Duty. And we are seeking even more outreach opportunities to the kids next door. CCB has been blessed with our 441 facility. Our mission remains the same as it was at that first meeting in the VFW - to share the love of Jesus Christ with a hungry and thirsty world with -
No Gimmicks - Just God's Word.