Abiding Fellows







Abiding Fellows is one of the many ministries that make Abiding Presence a unique congregation. Abiding Fellows are 10th-12th graders who enter into an intentional leadership development and faith formation program. Abiding Fellows serve as elementary Sunday School workshop leaders, Summer Camp Cabin Leaders, participate in worship and music ministry, and more.
Abiding Fellows is a stipend program. In other words, students get paid. As a church, we think investing in young people as leaders and followers of Jesus is one of the best uses of our resources. Abiding Fellows get valuable work experience and a taste of “adulting” in an environment that is supportive.
Through their experience as an Abiding Fellow, 10th-12th grade students will have opportunities to:
· grow in their relationship with God,
· spend time thinking about vocation through the lens of faith,
· connect with peers and the Abiding Presence community in meaningful ways,
· develop authentic inter-generational relationships
· gain valuable leadership and work experience
For more information or to get involved, contact Pastor Kelsey, Associate Pastor. Also, check out this article in the The Lutheran magazine about our Abiding Fellows.
2024 Abiding Fellows- Check back soon for our 2025 Staff!
Jeb, Sophomore
This is Jeb’s FIRST summer working as an Abiding Fellow, and this summer he hopes to become more patient and attentive with the campers! Jeb enjoys football and guitar and LOVES working at Abiding Presence because he’s been a part of the community since he was young!
Zachary, Junior
Zachary joins us for his FIRST summer as an Abiding Fellow and hopes to become better at working with the campers! Zachary enjoys running track and doing math as he focuses on school and going to the gym! Zachary LOVES Abiding Presence because he’s been coming here since he was young and is excited to help kids.
Haley, Senior
Haley LOVES Abiding Presence because she loves connecting and working with the kids and teaching them the word of God. This is Haley’s third summer as an Abiding Fellow, and hopes she can learn more skills that can be applicable throughout her life. In her free time, Haley is a cheerleader, gymnast, and pole vaulter and enjoys enjoys reading, doing crafts, and hanging out with her friends!
Jenna, Sophomore
Jenna enjoys music, baking, and hanging out with friends. Jenna joins us for her FIRST summer as an Abiding Fellow and hopes to learn how to make better connections with kids and make it a fun summer for them. Jenna LOVES Abiding Presence because we emphasize developing our staff members’ faith and because of the sense of community we foster!
Eleanor, Junior
This is Eleanor’s second summer as an Abiding Fellow, and she hopes to make connections with campers and make this a memorable experience for them. In her free time, Eleanor enjoys theater, basketball, and reading. Eleanor LOVES Abiding Presence because there is a sense of community and because they foster relationships between campers and employees!
Jolena, Junior
Jolena LOVES Abiding Presence because she thinks that all the people are very nice and the kids are really sweet. Jolena is back for her second summer as an Abiding Fellow and hopes to learn how to deal with kids in moments of conflict! In her free time, Jolena enjoys reading, hanging out with friends, shopping, and going out to eat, as well as playing softball with her travel team!
Chasen, Sophomore
This is Chasen’s first summer as an Abiding Fellow after being in the CIT program for 2 years! Chasen enjoys playing baseball at second base and LOVES working at Abiding Presence because of the kids and the fun atmosphere! This summer, Chasen is looking forward to learning how to lead groups and build relationships with the campers that will last throughout the Sunday School year1
Isabella, Junior
Isabella joins us for her FIRST summer working as an Abiding Fellow and hopes to gain more patience with campers! Isabella enjoys surfing, snowboarding, softball, running, babysitting, hiking, biking, and skateboarding in her free time! She plans to play travel softball this upcoming season and LOVES Abiding Presence because she says everyone is really sweet and the kids are adorable!
Arwyn, Junior
This is Arwyn’s second summer as an Abiding Fellow, and he hopes to learn more patience this summer! Arwyn LOVES working at Abiding Presence because everyone is easy to talk to. Arwyn enjoys playing the guitar and the drums, as well as photography! Arwyn also plays in the Marching Band and helps to teach the toddlers at church!
James, Senior
This is James’ third summer as an Abiding Fellow, and he is hoping to practice patience. In his free time, James enjoys hiking and working on cars! In the fall, James hopes to get Eagle Scout, and James LOVES working at Abiding Presence because of the work environment!
Kardan, Senior
In the fall, Kardan will be a senior. She is going to work at Sunday School for Abiding Presence, and she will be a section leader for the marching band! This is Kardan’s third summer as an Abiding fellow, and she would like to learn better problem-solving skills. In her free time, Kardan likes to ride horses, read books, and is a percussionist. She LOVES working at Abiding Presence because the kids are nice and she gets to spend time with her friends!
Caleb, Sophomore
Caleb enjoys playing soccer and joins us for his FIRST summer as an Abiding Fellow. In the fall, he will run track and cross country. This summer, he hopes to learn how to work with campers. Caleb LOVES working at Abiding Presence because of the connections made with the campers!
Nathan, Junior
This is Nathan’s FIRST summer as an Abiding Fellow, and he hopes to have a great and fun summer with the campers! Nathan enjoys working out, rugby, and football in his free time and hopes to start on Varsity Football this fall! Nathan LOVES working at Abiding Presence because he loves working with the campers!
Owen, Sophomore
Owen joins us for his FIRST summer as an Abiding Fellow, and this summer he hopes to experience God’s work! Owen enjoys Rocket League and the weight room and LOVES working at Abiding Presence because of how it ties into his church experience!
Abby, Sophomore
This summer, Abby wants to learn how to communicate better, experience religion, and gain experience in the workplace. Abby joins us for her FIRST summer as an Abiding Fellow and LOVES working at Abiding Presence because of her friendships, the opportunity to discover herself, and she likes working with the campers! In her free time, Abby enjoys Crew, boxing, cats, and art!
Noah, Sophomore
This is Noah’s FIRST summer working at Abiding Presence, and he is most excited to do God’s work in different ways while working! Noah LOVES working at Abiding Presence because he gets to work at the church and enjoys hanging out with the community! In his free time, Noah likes to play golf, Crew, and enjoy his time as a Boy Scout!
Henry, Junior
In his free time, Henry enjoys swimming, baseball, and hanging out with friends. He joins us for his FIRST summer at Abiding Presence as he is hoping to learn how to better work with children! Henry LOVES working at Abiding Presence because he loves spreading God’s word and interacting with the campers!
Drew, Junior
This is Drew’s FIRST summer working for Abiding Presence! In his free time, Drew enjoys playing video games and reading, as well as playing Dungeons and Dragons! This summer, he’s most excited to have fun, and Drew LOVES working at Abiding Presence because he gets to be part of a community that cares about him!
Emily, Sophomore
Emily’s interests include joining the army, she is currently in roller derby, and enjoys making art! This is Emily’s FIRST summer as an Abiding Fellow, and she hopes to gain better communication skills and be prepared for future jobs. Emily LOVES working at Abiding Presence because she has a lot of friendships here and can express herself!
Liam, Sophomore
Liam joins us for his FIRST summer as an Abiding Fellow! In his free time, he enjoys reading and playing video games! Liam LOVES working at Abiding Presence because of the opportunity to enrich the campers’ minds with new knowledge! This summer, Liam is hoping to get eight hours of sleep!
Sammie, Senior
Sammie enjoys running year-round with indoor and outdoor track and cross country, and she enjoys student teaching at elementary schools in the area. This is Sammie’s second summer working at Abiding Presence, and she hopes to learn how to better listen and connect with campers! Sammie LOVES working at Abiding Presence because she loves the experience to connect with kids and other members of her community!
Stitch, Junior
This is Stitch’s second summer as an Abiding Fellow, and they LOVE working at Abiding Presence because they enjoy working with kids and they love being a part of the children’s faith journeys! In their free time, Stich enjoys watching rom-coms. Baking and reading are go-to activities for Stitch. This summer, Stitch wants to further learn to validate campers’ feelings and experience belonging in the church community!
Evelyn, Junior
Evelyn LOVES working at Abiding Presence because she loves learning how to effectively work with campers! This summer, she hopes to learn better listening skills while working on the staff. Evelyn is now on her second summer as an Abiding Fellow, and in her free time, she enjoys reading, writing, and listening to music!
Myra, Sophomore
This fall, Myra will be participating in the rowing team and getting her Eagle Scout Rank! She joins us for her FIRST summer at Abiding Presence, and she hopes to experience great teamwork and gain better communication with her fellow staff. In her free time, Myra rows, reads, swims, works with kids, and scouts! Myra LOVES working at Abiding Presence because she gets to help kids, create a welcoming environment, spread the word of God, and strengthen her faith.
Morgan, Sophomore
Morgan’s hobbies and interests include cheering, art, and reading! Morgan joins us for her second summer as an Abiding Fellow, and she hopes to learn better communication with children and gain valuable life skills! Morgan LOVES working at Abiding Presence because she likes to make a difference in the campers’ lives and spend time with friends and family at church!
Dylan, Junior
This is Dylan’s second summer as an Abiding Fellow! In his free time, Dylan enjoys marching band, drawing, and playing video games with his friends. This summer, Dylan hopes to learn how to work with people effectively and connect with people of different ages. He LOVES working at Abiding Presence because of the ability to connect with the campers, seeing his friends, and gaining work experience!
Morgan, Sophomore
Morgan joins us for her FIRST summer at Abiding Presence and is most excited to learn how to teach kids in a fun manner. Specifically, experiencing a moment when she’s made a kid feel special! In her free time, Morgan plays softball and piano, as well as hangs out with her friends and enjoys helping others! Morgan LOVES working at Abiding Presence because she gets to meet new people and help others who can’t stand up for themselves!
Juliana, Junior
Juliana has several hobbies, including reading, community service (which she is very passionate about), solving puzzles, and crocheting. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends and helping her community. This is Juliana’s FIRST summer at Abiding Presence, and she is eager to inspire a sense of accomplishment in the campers. She loves working at Abiding Presence because it gives her the opportunity to see kids smile and participate in fun group activities.
Ez, Sophomore
This is Ez’s FIRST summer working as an Abiding Fellow, and they LOVE working at Abiding Presence because they enjoy working with the kids, teaching and doing art, and being a part of the church community! Ez is looking forward to experiencing the joys of teaching in the community this summer, and in their free time, Ez enjoys learning ASL and doing art and digital art!
Ava, Senior
Ava loves to bake, cook, and be active by running and playing soccer! This summer, Ava hopes to get the campers as engaged in camp as possible through songs and activities! This is Ava’s third summer as an Abiding Fellow, and Ava LOVES working at Abiding Presence because of the opportunity to interact with every camper and pursue a passion for a position that this program fosters!
Jackson, Junior