First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley, CA


Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministry We all experience challenges in life, times when we could benefit from the support of a caring Christian friend. Stephen Ministers are ready to provide emotional and spiritual care to individuals in our congregation and community who are experiencing difficulties in their lives. Equipped through an extensive 8-month training course, Stephen Ministers are lay persons who are gifted and called to caregiving; the care they offer is confidential, on-going, one-to-one, and free. If you or someone you know might benefit from receiving care from a Stephen Minister, please contact Carol Johnston at (510) 848-6252 ext. 274 or at carolj@fpcberkeley.org.

Stephen Ministry/ Life Skills Training
Open to anyone interested in developing caring and relational skills, the Stephen Ministry Training class runs from September to May each year. Applications are now being accepted for the 2008-09 class. For more information, please contact Caring Ministries at (510) 848-6252 ext. 241 or at caring@fpcberkeley.org.

Click here to download the 2008-09 Training Class Schedule
Click here to download the 2008-09 Application


Active Stephen Ministers

Calendar and other resources for current Stephen Ministers