Do you have a hunger for the presence of God and a passion for His word?
Are you a high schooler 14-18 years old looking to impact your generation?
Apply for the summer of 2024 Student Worship Apprenticeship (Prezee)!
What do you do during the Worship Residency? Study God’s word daily, learn to sing the bible, grow in the presence of the Lord, learn to sit at the feet of Jesus, get discipled by the Presence team, record music, lead worship at camp, write songs from the Bible and seek the Lord for revival in your generation.
Does it cost to apply? No. The application process is totally free.
Who are we looking for? Any high school student who has a hunger to grow as a worship leader, singer, songwriter, and musician, and who has a passion for God’s word.
When and where is it? June 8-21, 2024, hosted at the Presence Worship school in Newton, KS. You will live in community with the Presence Worship team.
What is the cost? If selected, each worship apprentice will be responsible for $1,200 of the tuition cost. Our total cost for each student is about $3,000, but we have generous donors who have offered to help cover the other portion of your tuition. This includes all of your housing and meals for the duration of the 2-week apprenticeship.
Will we write and record music during the summer Residency? Yes. We will write and record songs throughout the summer, some of which will go onto a summer 2024 EP.
Will I be responsible for housing and meal expenses? No. Each student selected will live at the Presence School in Newton, KS, where we will host all teachings and large worship gatherings. All meals for the 2-week apprenticeship will be provided.
How much will I interact with the Presence Worship team? You will receive hands-on experience daily with the Presence Worship team. From the studio to the prayer room, you will receive equipping and guidance from the whole Presence team.
TESTIMONIES
“Presence has impacted me so much through my worship, faith, trusting in God and just overall knowing of how to see and hear the voice of the Lord authentically!” -ADDY TALLEY (STUDENT)
“It’s such a blessing to be submerged in a culture that is focused on Jesus above all else. I grew in my relationship with Jesus exponentially and truly had my life changed. While the name is Presence Worship, the discipleship and family aspect is just as powerful.” -ANDY KINSER (WORSHIP LEADER)
“The Presence Worship Residency has helped me grow in my own relationship with the Lord to a whole new level and taught me how to be a daily lover and servant to God. The family that I’ve also found through it encourages and challenges me every day in our own relationships to help me grow in my walk with the Lord.” -AJ CANFIELD (WORSHIP PASTOR AT THE GATHERING)
This summer, you will learn about the heart of worship, and you will grow in your identity, calling and gifting as a worshipper. You will receive both in-person and video teaching from some of the leading voices in the worship movement on spiritual formation, music theory, theology, songwriting, prophetic worship, leadership and discipleship. We desire for every leader to love Jesus first in the secret place behind closed doors. We believe this will change the way we lead in the public place. These two weeks are designed to help student worship leaders grow in their gifting and heart for worshipping the Lord.
SPEAKERS AND TEACHERS
Jake Stemo
Worship leader, songwriter, and founder of Presence Worship
Kelley Heiligenthal
Kalley Heiligenthal has served as a worship leader, speaker, songwriter, and pastor with a degree in Biblical and Theological Studies. She has a hunger to see generations rise up in wholeness and freedom. A storyteller whose aim is to set an example of honesty and surrender in raw devotion to Jesus by her words and the story of her life, Kalley is a wife and mom with her family based out of Nashville, TN.
Ryan Kondo
Worship Pastor at Radiant Church! Ryan has been connected and a part of Presence since the beginning. We are so honored to have him sharing this summer.
Bob Sorge
Author, speaker and father to the Presence House! We are honored to have Bob back with us for a 4th year in a row!!
AND MANY MORE!!!!
A word from our founders Jake & Micah Stemo
We invite you to come sit at our table, eat with our family and live in community. If you are hungry for revival in your generation and have a desire to grow in your devotion to Jesus, we ask that you seek the Lord in prayer and fill out the application below. - Jake & Micah Stemo
Resident Stories
FREQUENT ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Presence Worship?
Presence Worship is a non-profit organization with a vision to equip the next generation of worship leaders spiritually and musically for the church.
How do we accomplish this vision?
We accomplish the vision of Presence Worship through the Worship Residency, the School of Worship, worship apprenticeship, worship events, online platforms and Presence Worship camp.
What is the Presence Worship Residency?
The Presence Worship Residency is an 8 -week worship equipping program focusing on identity, gifting and calling, supplemented with practical application of spiritual formation, community, theology, songwriting, leadership and discipleship. These weeks are designed to help those called to be worship leaders in their communities become more equipped to serve.
Who is the Presence Worship Residency for?
Ideal Presence Worship Residency candidates are 18-25 year-olds who have a passion and skill to worship the Lord through music. We do not limit our search to enrolled college students. We are seeking those who are desiring to give their lives to prayer and worship through song.
What is the Presence Worship Camp?
Presence Worship camp is focused on equipping the next generation of singers and musicians in 6th - 12th grade. We host 3-day camps and week-long overnight camps for high school students.