School's Location
Springfield, Missouri, called the “Queen City of the Ozarks,” is a thriving community of more than 150,000 residents. The city was originally chosen because of its strategic location in the center of the nation. Kansas City, St. Louis and Tulsa are located within a 200-mile radius of Springfield.
The Springfield area is blessed with a large number of BBFI and partnering churches, which allows students to participate in the local church. The strength and ministry of the churches serve as a model for prospective Christian leaders enrolled in the College.
Many recreational areas surround the city. The tourist industry is the primary economy for the area including Branson, Table Rock Lake, Lake Taneycomo, Wilson Creek Battlefield, Roaring River State Park and Silver Dollar City, which are within a fifty-mile radius of Springfield. The Bass Pro Shops national headquarters is also located in Springfield. Main arteries of travel are accessible to the city and the Springfield/Branson National Airport serves to connect the city with major population centers of the nation.
The campus of more than thirty acres is located in the northern section of Springfield. The campus extends from Kearney Street on the north to High Street on the south and from Benton Avenue on the west to Pierce Street on the east.