Known | Encouraged | Cared For

    Welcome to Westside College

    Westside has a long-standing tradition of serving college students for 50+ years. Some of us are from right here in Gainesville and others are from as far away as Asia! Together, we are trying to live out (and figure out) what following Jesus looks like as college-aged adults. Our mission is to join everyday people on the journey to life's greatest potential in Christ by engaging the campus.

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    Meet The Team

    Westside College Staff

    Want to learn more or get connected to any of our team members? Just click on their picture to find their bio page.

    Jeremy Large

    Christian | Husband to Kathryn | Ping Pong Enthusiast | He must increase and I must decrease.

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    Evan Haines

    Evan is passionate about teaching the Bible and equipping believers to worship God together in song.

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    Amanda Calkins

    Amanda is passionate about advocating for foster families and discipling college students.

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    Find a Community of Believers

    Connect in a Life Group

    Our desire at Westside is for everyone to get plugged into a Life Group.


    Life Groups are small groups of people who gather together weekly to grow closer to each other and to Jesus. We feel strongly about Life Groups because we take seriously Jesus' command to "make disciples."


    Our groups are designed in such a way that community is built as you grow deeper in your understanding of God.


    This community is important because God uses other people to encourage us, challenge us, and care for us. Click the button below to get connected today.

    Find Your Group
    We are servant leaders

    Serve With Westside College

    As a college student, you have unique opportunities to be the hands and feet of Jesus. We desire to see everyone who calls Westside home serving on a team. Find the right team to use your gifts with by clicking one of the cards.

    College Serve Preschool

    Opportunities to serve as a college student with preschool ministry.

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    College Serve Kids

    Opportunities to serve as a college student with kids ministry.

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    College Serve Youth

    Opportunities to serve as a college student with the youth ministry, MVMT Youth.

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    College Serve Creative

    Opportunities to serve as a college student in Westside Creatives.

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    College Serve Recreation

    Opportunities to serve as a college student with the Rec Ministry.

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    College Serve Worship

    Opportunities to serve as a college student with the music & worship ministry.

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    College Serve Internationals

    Opportunities to serve as a college student with the International Ministry.

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    College Serve WrapAround Care

    Opportunities to serve as a college student in WrapAround Care.

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    College Serve Special Needs

    Opportunities to serve as a college student in our Special Needs ministry.

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    College Serve Sunday Welcome Team

    Opportunities to serve as a college student on Sunday morning at the Newberry Campus

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    Reach Out

    Do you have questions for our team? Click the button below and let us know how we can help.

    Contact Us

    Joining everyday people on the journey to life’s greatest potential in Christ


    One Church | Two Locations


    Newberry Road Campus

    10000 W Newberry Rd

    Gainesville, FL 32606


    Southwest Campus

    8012 SW 75th St

    Gainesville, FL 32608

    Contact Us
    Westside Christian School
    +1 352-333-7700
    10000 West Newberry Road
    Gainesville, Florida 32606
    United States
    https://westsidebaptist.org/shop
    Campuses
      Newberry Road CampusSouthwest Campus
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      KidsYouthCollegeYoung Adults
      Professionals
      Senior AdultsMissionsMenWomenSpecial NeedsRecreationWorshipInternationals
    Next Steps
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