Step Into What You’re Made For
WorshipU is designed for students to grow as musicians, creatives, and producers, building their craft, strengthening their faith, and learning to lead with it.
Each year, hundreds of students apply to be part of WorshipU. In 2025, over 100 were accepted, and their lives were changed.
Applications are open now. Apply below.
WorshipU 2026 is June 9 –12. You won’t want to miss it.
MUSIC
Music captivates, moves, and mobilizes us—both as we make it and as we experience it. If we hone our musical gifts, we can communicate God’s love for people as beautifully and powerfully as possible.
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Production
Did you know you can lead worship even though you’re not a musician standing on a stage? Audio, video, camera, and light technicians create dynamic worship experiences, to limit audience distractions, and to build an engaging environment. And that’s how they uniquely embrace the beauty of the Creator.
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The Process
Before you apply, take a moment to review the process below.
To create the best possible experience at WorshipU 2026, all students will complete an application and audition as part of registration.
STEP 1
Submit your WorshipU Application. Including an audition tape or project.
STEP 2
Now, all there is to do is wait! The Student, Production, and Worship teams at Crossroads will review your application. You will be notified of the status of your acceptance via email. Since the application window is open for a while, it may take up until May 26th to hear back.
STEP 3
If your student is accepted:
Congratulations! You’ll receive an email with confirmation and a registration form to gather the remaining details we need to create an incredible WorshipU experience.
If your student is not accepted:
We know this can be disappointing. Each year, we receive a high number of applications and have limited space available. While your student may not have been selected this time, we’d still love for them to stay involved, whether that’s through the Worship Team, Volunteer Team, or Crossroads Students. There are always more opportunities ahead.
PAYMENT INFORMATION
The cost of attendance is $99.
*Please note that unfortunately due to our processing system, we cannot offer any refunds for any reason.
If you have any more questions or concerns, before you apply, please reach out to Jair Harris at worshipu@crossroads.net.
Roles
KEYBOARD AND PIANO
Are you captivated by interesting synth sounds or enjoy the organic sounds of the piano? In this track, you’ll learn the fundamentals of how piano and synths play an important role in the band. You’ll learn how to be a good bandmate and some new songs too. Wanna get a head start? Check out some software called Mainstage, it’s a ton of fun.
DRUMS
The drums are the backbone of the band. When they're played right everything else falls into place. Spend the week honing your skills with some amazing instructors and putting your skills to the test in a live band situation. You’ll learn how to be a good bandmate and some new songs too. Wanna a head start? Download a metronome app and take your personal practice to the next level.
BASS
If the drums are the backbone of the band the bass guitar is the muscle. The bass lets everyone know how to move to the music. This week you’ll get to spend time with some amazing instructors and learn how to bring in the low end and lock in with the drummer. You’ll learn some great practice techniques as well as some new songs to play in the band.
ELECTRIC GUITAR
Nothing brings energy and emotion to the band like the electric guitar. Whether it’s ambient swells or melodic hooks, these parts are critical to so many of our favorite songs. This week you’ll learn about guitars, tones, pedals, amps, and how to put them all together to make great sounds. You’ll learn some great practice techniques as well as some new songs to play in the band.
ACOUSTIC GUITAR
Why do you like playing acoustic guitar? Is it because you can take it with you everywhere? Or maybe because it’s like having a whole band at your fingertips? This week you’ll get to spend time with some amazing instructors and learn how to bring this versatile instrument to live in the context of the band. You’ll learn some great practice techniques as well as some new songs as well.
VOCALIST
Do you love singing? Have people (other than your mom) said you have a cool voice? Sweet! The voice is one of the most compelling instruments on the planet and we want to help you discover all that it can do. This week you’ll get to spend time with some amazing instructors and learn how to use your voice to lead people in worship. You’ll focus on vocal health, finding your style and how to sing melody and harmony. You’ll get practical skills as well as learn songs that you’ll play with the band.
AUDIO
Our sound people are critical to the experience, whether it’s through faders and knobs and buttons, setting up equipment, or making sure it’s GOOD and LOUD and ENERGETIC! If you love music this is a great opportunity for you. No experience is required.
LIGHTING
Our lighting people get to set a visual tone for our music and the rest of the experience. Regularly setting a vibe to a room, making things visually and aesthetically pleasing, and highlighting what is important in the service. Colors can help elicit emotion and can make things more visually interesting for the optimal setting in services. No experience is required.
VIDEO
Our video people get to support everything that is happening on screens in the room like lyrics, videos, graphics, and the possibility for a whole lot more. If you have attention to detail, enjoy making great transitions from moment to moment, want to support incredible worship, and can spell reel well, we need you! No experience is required.
EXPERIENCE PRODUCER
Every team needs a leader. The producer is the lead collaborator for the entire team. They’re the communication hub, the decision maker, and the culture and vision protector for the entire experience. If you want to know more about creating immersive experiences and leading people, this is the track for you.
On the Fence?
Check Out Stories From Students
Landen
"Worship U has changed and propelled my life. I used to have to change my personality each time I got into a new group strangers, family, and friends. Worship U has taught me about being outgoing and just to be yourself."
Ayanna
"Worship U helped me grow my relationship with God, and me a true sense of the skills he gave me and put me more in sense of my creativity."
Ryanne
"Honestly my first time at student ministry was really scary. I didn’t know anyone and I was clueless on what the point of worship was. But it wasn’t so hard to learn here at WorshipU. Not only did I learn things about God and grow closer in our relationship, but I also learned how to do things like producing services with other kids like me. I wouldn’t sleep on coming to WorshipU or Camp."