About YD Berkeley
We are a community of Cal students who love God’s Word and are passionate about spreading the gospel. We are an evangelical campus ministry and welcome anyone who’s interested in the Bible. We believe students should study Bible thoroughly to find the purpose and meaning of their lives.
Come join us at 2130 Center St Suite 4 & 6, Berkeley CA 94704
Our Activities
The weekly rotation of events we have!
Prayer Meetings
Fridays from 6:00 PM
We pray for our mission and for one another, sharing burdens and offering support. It is a time to communicate with God and show love to others.
Individual Bible Study
The minister will guide you step-by-step according to your situation. This will help you grow in faith and gain a deeper understanding of God’s word. It will be scheduled based on your request.
Wed Bible Study Fellowship
6:00 PM-7:10 PM Weekly
We study God’s words, sing praise songs, play games, and enjoy snacks. Additionally, we have a guest pastor who delivers a message every other week.
Small Group Bible Study
You won’t feel overwhelmed by a large crowd. It’s comfortable to ask questions, explore faith more deeply, and form close friendships as you walk together on the path of faith.
Have Fun Together!
We enjoy spending time together, taking a break from schoolwork, and building relationships in a community filled with God’s love.
Our Programs
On top of our weekly activities, we have special programs where you can grow even more in Christ.
Young Disciples organizes multiple retreats throughout the year, including events like the Christmas, Spring, Easter, and Summer retreats. These gatherings are significant moments where we join forces with other Young Disciples branches from different universities. While learning from the Bible provides spiritual nourishment, attending a retreat is like participating in a spiritual banquet. It’s an enriching experience filled with God’s word and His love. During these retreats, we rent a space where we live together, pray for one another, share delicious meals, and engage in enjoyable games. Many students have attested that these retreats mark turning points in their life journeys.
A 40-day Bible study program is a journey of personal transformation. Students are setting aside time to draw closer to God, to reflect on His Word, and to let its truths resonate within them. Each day, they will explore passages, reflect on their meanings, and consider how they apply to their lives today. This isn’t merely an intellectual exercise; it’s an opportunity for their hearts to be changed by grace, their faith to be deepened, and their relationship with God to grow deeper. 40 days is a time of receiving spiritual renewal, growth, and a deeper understanding of the abundant life that God desires for each of us.
Young Disciples Berkeley organizes mission trips twice a year, where we travel to different states to spread the gospel. This mission is a way of fulfilling God’s commission to reach more lost souls beyond Berkeley.
During these trips, we also visit fellow Young Disciples fellowships in other universities, joining forces in both mission and fellowship. Our last mission trip was in the University of Washington, Seattle, where we experienced God’s abundant grace. Our students became more passionate about God’s Kingdom, and deepened their faith through this journey. We also have plans for international mission trips. With a wide range of opportunities, YD mission trips allow participants to travel both near and far, spreading the message of Jesus to those who haven’t heard. Interested in joining a mission trip? Don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
The goal of the YD leadership training program is to prepare YD members to serve as part-time or full-time ministers on university campuses. The leadership training programs are held several times throughout the year, and they include:
*In-depth Bible study
*Studies in church history and theology
*Practical preaching training
*Counseling training, etc.
If you have the heart for the lost souls on university campuses and help them to be transformed by the Gospel of our Lord Jesus, leave us the messages to apply our leadership training program!
Are you interested in making a positive impact and serving with us at the church? We’re looking for volunteers to join our team and help in various ways. You could join the worship team, hand out flyers, do design work, or even help with cooking for Sunday gatherings. We need your help to build God’s Kingdom together.
As a volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute your unique skills and talents to various young disciples programs. And Whether you’re passionate about serving others, organizing events, or simply spreading kindness, there’s a place for you here. Together, we can make UC Berkeley community an even better place filled with the gospel. If you want to be a volunteer, feel free to reach out to us. Your involvement can make a big difference!
Testimonies
Everyone at Young Disciples is so kind and they make you feel like you’re a part of their family. The teachers are very knowledgeable and caring above all else! They invited me while I was on campus and I’ve been able to make some close friendships and flourish in a new environment as a college student.
This is a loving family that extends beyond mere blood ties. The eagerness to seek God and the genuine care for one another demonstrated by our dedicated mentors and members, have deeply touched me and changed my life. My heart unfurls every time when we have the in-depth Bible. God's words illuminate the righteous paths, nurturing my faith. I have found true joy in Christ, which is the most beautiful and memorable moment during my time at Berkeley.
I have found a new family of faith through the Young Disciples. During the Covid-19 pandemic, I lost connection with my Christian brothers and sisters in my hometown. I was left both emotionally and spiritually depleted. YD helped me to once again study the Word of God and seek His Kingdom diligently. I now trust in God more than before. I have been blessed by their good teaching, genuine love, kindness, and friendship. I am honored to be part of Young Disciples family.
Young Disciples is the place where I finally felt as though I was able to grow in God. Not only that, but I felt welcomed and valued here. I believe that this is a place where everyone, no matter who they are, will find community in Christ. YD is also special in that you are able to form a closeness with the minister, which has been very personally beneficial for my faith. There are events, allowing you to grow closer to God not only once a week, but everyday of your life.
