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What began as a vision became a college with a little under

600 students, four residence halls, a library, two classroom

buildings, a dining common, a gymnasium, and even a cafe.

These buildings in and of themselves are simply concrete

and mortar. Yet when viewed beyond the
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of individuals who were willing to trust the

Lord to work the unseen, the seemingly im­

possible. Individuals like Dr. Arthur E.

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Steele stepped out on faith, putting aside
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fears and daunting circumstances, and forged

ahead, convinced of the rightness of found­

ing a college in the Tampa Bay area that would serve as a

lighthouse to the community. As Mrs. Lynn Smith said,

“The Lord was faithful and brought the college all that it

needed in His time.” And in His time and according to His

plan, the college will continue to grow and provide a Christ-

centered, liberal arts education to students who want to

love God, fear Him, and serve Him more.

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