First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley, CA


2008-2009 Internships

Through our intern program, First Pres provides practical training for seminarians, pre-seminarians, missionary candidates, and others who would like to explore a future in professional ministry. With the support and encouragement of First Pres staff and congregation, our interns have the opportunity to test and use their gifts in the specific context of a particular ministry.

Beginning in the summer or fall of 2008, one- and two-year internships are available in the following ministry areas:

  • Youth Ministries
    Erik Hanson
    Associate Pastor for Children's & Youth Ministries
    510-280-6170 or erikh@fpcberkeley.org

  • University Ministries
    Joshua McPaul
    Associate Pastor for University Ministries
    510-280-6142 or joshm@fpcberkeley.org

  • Adult Ministries
    Tim Shaw
    Associate Pastor for Adult Ministries
    510-280-6134 or timshaw@fpcberkeley.org

  • Mission Outreach and Evangelism 
    Mary Ellen Azada
    Associate Pastor for Mission Outreach and Evangelism
    510-280-6137 or 
    maryellena@fpcberkeley.org

For more information, please contact the staff member associated with each of the above ministries or download the Internship Brochure; for administrative questions, please contact Bonnie Rauscher, Human Resources Manager, at (510) 280-6130 or at bonnier@fpcberkeley.org.

To apply, return a completed application (pdf or MS Word) to the church, attention: Bonnie Rauscher. Applications are due by January 31, 2008.