The Church for Today was founded by the Rev. Dr. W. Hazaiah Williams in 1956 and remained under his leadership until his death in 1999. Under Dr. Williams’ tutelage, guidance for spiritual growth was given through exploring new worship experiences and active participation in community service. Music as a vehicle to spiritual awareness was and is an important part of the church’s ministry. The church was active in serving the elderly through its “Ministry For The Elderly” program and began a music program, the “Church For Today Concerts,” which was the predecessor of the Four Seasons Arts, fsarts.org

The Church For Today is currently pastored by Rev. William S. Kruse, who served as the church’s Associate Minister from 1974 to 1999. Rev. Kruse was active in the church’s “Ministry for the Elderly” programs, serving seniors in convalescent homes throughout the Bay Area. He is also the Administrator at Cordilleras Mental Health Center on the San Francisco Peninsula where he serves the indigent mentally ill.