Care Givers Ministry
The Care Givers Ministry is made up of family, friends and neighbors who stand by those we love as they face chronic illness or disability. We share a common bond with each other despite the fact that some of us care for our spouses, while others care for parents, children, siblings or other loved ones and despite the fact that we deal with a wide array of medical conditions and diagnoses. We are a diverse group of people of all ages and from all walks of life, some new to care giving, some just anticipating becoming caregivers and others for whom it has become a way of life. We are a support group of persons with a common cause who lend support, strength, comfort and encouragement to each other when dealing with various situations.

Sis. Alma Anderson
Sis. Barbara Craig

Celebrate Recovery Outreach Ministry
Celebrate Recovery was established in 2005, to provide spiritual support and guidance for persons addicted to alcohol and/or drugs. This ministry was borne out of the Angel Tree Ministry. The church has embraced the Angel Tree Ministry and the mentorship of prisoners’ children. If a church can mentor a needy child, why not a recovering addict? Celebrate Recovery Outreach Ministry is a powerful vehicle of evangelism which serves to actively mentor adults and encourage deliverance through Jesus Christ. Transforming lives, one day at a time, will develop a healthy relationship with God, with family, with the community and with oneself.

Sis. Cheryl Banks
Sis. Terica Sturgis
Bro. Bobby Wright
 
Cyclists For Christ
Cyclists for Christ is a ministry where we fellowship with other Christian cyclists. No experience is necessary which supports our motto “no rider left behind”. This ministry has a tri-fold focus: good Christian fellowship, spiritual health and physical fitness. Our mission is to equip Christian cyclists for traveling testimony and sportsmanship as well as to expose each cyclist we encounter to the love and peace of Jesus Christ. All ages and levels of riders are welcomed and encouraged to join! 

Deacon Earl Peeples
Deacon James Edwards
Deacon John Anderson

Evangelism
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations . . . And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Matthew 28:19-20 (NIV)

This ministry will help you replace the hesitancy and apprehension of “going with excitement and zeal”. Evangelism is a gift that all believers have. Participation in this ministry will help you learn to share your faith in Jesus Christ with others and thereby become a Great Commissioned Christian. Realize that people will get saved because of your obedience. You will learn to share your faith in a wide variety of situations with family, friends, and/or strangers in ten minutes or less. Experience the joy of seeing people pray to receive Christ as Savior. You will also learn to teach other believers to share their faith.

Deacon James Edwards
Sis. Doris Wayman
 

Fifty-Five Plus
Fellowship with members age 55 and older as they bring cheer to the sick and shut-in and participate in a wide variety of Christian and social activities.

Sis. Mildred Davis

Health Ministry
The health ministry is a growing ministry at First Baptist Church, Berkley. The purpose of health ministry is to help the congregation care for one another...to help attain, maintain and/or regain the best possible whole person health—wellness of body, mind, and spirit—that can be experienced.

Sis. Georgia Welch

Marriage Ministry
The Marriage Ministry is committed to helping couples build Christ centered marriages that will last a lifetime, be a light to the world, and leave a legacy to future generations.

Evangelist Andre and Sis. Robin Wrice 

MENistry
The Men’s Ministry of FBCB seeks to enlist men into a personal relationship with Christ, educate men in their roles as both servants and stewards, and equip men with the emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual tools by which they may impact the world for Jesus Christ.

Missionary Ministry —Area Council Missionaries
“Then He said to His disciples, "The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest" (Mt 9:37-38 NKJV)

Answer His call — tell His story — change your world
A missionary is a person who, in response to God’s call and gifting, leaves his or her comfort zone and crosses cultural, geographic or other barriers to proclaim the gospel and live out a Christian witness in obedience to the Great Commission. Please join us as we unite with other churches in the area to spread the Word. Both men and women are encouraged to join.

Sis. Althea Gallop
Sis. Mildred Davis
 

N.E.S.T. — Norfolk Emergency Shelter Team
“If you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed,
then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday.”
Isaiah 58:10 (NIV)
 

The Norfolk Emergency Shelter Team, or NEST, is a wonderful program that helps provide wintertime shelter for homeless men and women in the Hampton Roads area. From October to April, various churches take turns serving as shelters for the week. The churches provide the guests with a safe, warm place to sleep, as well as a hearty dinner and breakfast each day. We need volunteers for registration, night monitoring, breakfast preparation, serving and clean-up; and dinner preparation, serving and clean-up. First Baptist Church, Berkley provides shelter nightly to approximately 50 homeless guests for seven days somewhere between the 2nd and 3rd week of December.

Sis. Barbara Craig
Sis. Vanessa Wilson

One In Christ New Members Ministry
The One in Christ New Members Ministry uses the S-P-I-C-E concept to Support, Pray with and for; Invite; Connect and Encourage our new members as they migrate into the FBCB church family.

Sis. Vanessa Wilson
 

Uniquely Gifted Ministry
The Uniquely Gifted Ministry is a Special Needs Ministry. It is designed to promote awareness, acceptance, support, and inclusion of children and adults who have special needs.

Sis. Zandra Sims

Usher Board
The ushers serve the congregation in a number of ways such as greeting them, assisting them with finding a seat, and making sure that they are comfortable. The ushers also assist with the offering when needed.

Sis. Joyce Peeples

Youth Ushers
Equips and motivates youth to assist and welcome all who enter the House of the Lord and fulfill their needs throughout the worship services.

Sis. Adrienne Brinkley

Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School is a children’s ministry designed to share the Good News with children in a format developed for their unique learning styles. It is a fun, exciting, easy, powerful way to reach out and share the Gospel message with our own children as well as children in the community. This ministry helps children learn how to have a relationship with God.
Vacation Bible School is usually held the 3rd week in July. It is from Monday through Friday, 6:30pm—8:30pm. VBS is geared towards children ages 3-12. We need adult and teen volunteers in various capacities to make the program a success. Vacation Bible School continues to be one of the most productive special events in terms of both finding prospects and leading them to the LORD.

Sis. Andrea Barnett
Sis. Stacey Ellis
 

Women’s Ministry
The Women’s Ministry at FBCB exists to equip, enrich and encourage women in developing their personal relationship with Christ, thereby enabling them to share with other women in their walk of faith and challenging them to exercise their gifts in ministry. Our purpose is to glorify God through worship, discipleship, evangelism,
ministry and fellowship.

Sis. Shirley Tyree
 

• Students from pre-school to first grade will get a firm foundation before beginning in-depth Bible study.
• Primary and secondary students will examine the entire Bible cover to cover, digging even deeper as their minds mature.
• Adult students will become grounded in Bible content and doctrine that will sustain their lives of self-examination and service.

Children’s Workshop Rotation Model
Clarence Wallace Men’s Class
Dean Munden Women’s Class
Discipleship Training
Elevating In Christ Teen’s Class
Experiencing God Bible Class
New Beginners Nursery Class
New Members Class
Sisters In Christ Class

Sis. Carolyn Wilson

Children’s Worship Ministry
A ministry of basics: Educating, equipping, and encouraging. Our mission is to introduce children to Christ and to prepare them for worship in the regular service. The youth involved in this ministry are given the chance to carry out the various duties of the worship service (prayer leading, reading scripture, singing praises, offering collection). God’s Word is presented to the youth weekly in a sermon style that they are able to comprehend. In addition to their church service, children also attend classes where the weekly message is further investigated through various activities such as Bible study, arts and crafts. Children’s Worship Services are offered each Sunday with the exception of second Sunday at 11 a.m.

Sis. Cherri Wilson
Dea. Steve Wilson
 

Nursery
The nursery provides care for children from birth through two years of age at 11am each Sunday with the exception of the second Sunday. Several volunteers work together in Christ to provide a loving, nurturing and comfortable environment for each child.