Pres House

What Pres House does

Pres House is a nonprofit campus ministry and student church serving UW-Madison students from a historic chapel at 731 State St, Madison, Wisconsin. Founded in 1907, the organization operates under the Presbyterian Student Center Foundation with denominational affiliation to the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. (via Synod of Lakes and Prairies and John Knox Presbytery). It delivers worship services, pastoral care, small groups, retreats, movement-based spirituality (Dojo), service-learning trips (Break With a Purpose), and Know Your Neighbor dinners. The organization explicitly identifies as LGBTQ+ inclusive and is led by BIPOC pastors.

The business operates three interconnected program areas: Pres House Campus Ministry (core spiritual programming), Pres House Apartments (a seven-story student residence opened in 2007), and Candid (a wellness program offering coaching and workshops). Full-time staff of 9-10 includes three ordained pastors plus directors of finance/operations, residential community, Candid, music, and administrative roles. Governance includes a 14-member board with 6 student/resident voting positions.

Revenue is donation-driven, with an annual operating budget of $2.7 million (2024) supported by individual donors, church partners across Wisconsin and Minnesota, denominational governing bodies, retreat registration fees ($70 standard, $10 first-time discount), and the MG&E Green Power renewable electricity program. The organization serves more than 400 students weekly/monthly and over 1,000 students annually. No proprietary technology platforms exist; the model is direct-to-student via physical campus presence and digital channels (Instagram, Facebook, Discord, podcast, email, text).

Name

Pres House

Legal name

Presbyterian Student Center Foundation

Website

https://preshouse.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pres House is a nonprofit Presbyterian campus ministry serving UW-Madison students since 1907, offering worship, pastoral care, wellness programming (Candid), and student housing (Pres House Apartments) from its historic chapel on State Street in Madison, Wisconsin.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Madison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Annual operating budget of $2.7 million supported by individual donors, church partners, and the Presbyterian Church USA denomination through Synod of Lakes and Prairies and John Knox Presbytery
2. Church Partner Mission Giving: Multiple Wisconsin churches and presbyteries provide mission giving and special financial gifts to support ministry operations
3. Retreat Registration Fees: Registration fee of $70 for retreats with $10 discount for first-time attendees; scholarships available for those unable to pay

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Pres House is a nonprofit Presbyterian campus ministry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison that operates three interconnected programs: Pres House Campus Ministry (Sunday worship, small groups, pastoral care, community events, retreats), Pres House Apartments (a seven-story student residence building), and Candid (a wellness and mental health coaching program). The organization provides spiritual formation, community building, leadership development, and intentional student support for over 1,000 UW-Madison students annually, funded primarily through donations and church partner mission giving.

Product overview

Pres House is a campus ministry organization at UW-Madison offering a multi-faceted program portfolio centered on spiritual community development. The core offering is the Pres House Campus Ministry, which combines Sunday worship, small groups, and pastoral care. The organization operates three distinct but interconnected communities: the Campus Ministry itself, Pres House Apartments (a seven-story student housing facility), and Candid (a wellness program). Programming includes movement-based spirituality through the Pres House Dojo, music and worship leadership, service-learning trips through Break With a Purpose, community meals via Know Your Neighbor dinners, seasonal retreats, and specialized support for graduate students. The organization serves over 400 students weekly through these integrated community-building programs.

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Products and services

• Pres House Campus Ministry The flagship program providing Sunday worship, pastoral care, small groups, community gatherings, and spiritual formation for UW-Madison students. Operates as a spiritual home combining inclusive Christian community, faith exploration, and leadership development.
• Pres House Apartments A seven-story student housing community at 731 State St, Madison, providing purposeful housing adjacent to the campus ministry. Integrates residential life with spiritual community support and ministry programming.
• Candid A wellness program for UW-Madison students offering free tools, coaching sessions, workshops, and encouragement for mental health, stress management, and personal development. Includes Candid Coaching for one-on-one support.
• Pres House Retreats
• Break With a Purpose (BWAP)
• Know Your Neighbor Dinners

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving over 400 students weekly/monthly and 1000+ annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UKirkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUKirk is a national campus ministry network with which Pres House is affiliated, providing connection to broader campus ministry movements and resources.
• Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. (PCUSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPres House is a ministry of the PCUSA denomination, affiliated with the Synod of Lakes and Prairies and John Knox Presbytery, providing denominational support and connection.
• Synod of Lakes and PrairiescoreOthersGoverning body of the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. that provides oversight and recent financial support to help Pres House move forward with growing ministry.
• John Knox PresbyterycoreOthersRegional body of churches in Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota that provides denominational support and mission funding to Pres House.
• Frontera de CristocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition ministry of National Presbyterian Church of Mexico and PCUSA, led jointly by Jocabed Gallegos and Mark Adams. Serves people through migrant shelters, after-school centers, community gardens, fair trade coffee business, and rehabilitation facilities. Partner for Break With a Purpose trips focusing on border, migration, and immigrant experiences.
• Holy Wisdom MonasteryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated in Middleton, WI; Manato Jansen serves in ministry at Holy Wisdom Monastery outside Pres House work.
• Bryn Mawr PresbyterianminorOthersSupporting church partner providing mission giving and volunteers
• Christ Presbyterian Church, Madison, WIminorOthersLocal Madison church providing mission giving, volunteers, and bringing meals on Sundays
• Covenant Presbyterian Church, Madison, WIminorOthersLocal Madison church providing mission giving and volunteers
• First Presbyterian Church, Neenah, WIminorOthersWisconsin church providing mission giving and special financial gifts
• Westminster Presbyterian Church, Madison, WIminorOthersLocal Madison church providing mission giving and volunteers
• Westminster Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis, MNminorOthersRegional church providing mission giving and support
• MG&E Green Power ProgramminorOthersProvides renewable energy sources for the Pres House chapel building; 100% of electricity comes from renewable sources through this program
• Lake Waubesa Bible CampcoreOthersRetreat center used for Fall and Winter retreats; dormitory-style lodging with family-style meals; 20-minute drive from campus
• Pres House ApartmentscoreOthersSeven-story student residence building on East Campus Mall; part of Presbyterian Student Center Foundation alongside Pres House Campus Ministry and Candid
• Candid (candiduw.org)coreOthersWellness program for UW-Madison students; part of Presbyterian Student Center Foundation; offers coaching, workshops, and resources for student wellbeing

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wesley Foundation at UW-Madison: Methodist-affiliated campus ministry operating on the same UW-Madison campus, providing worship, small groups, pastoral care, and community programs for students. Direct competitor for student attention, denominational mission giving, and progressive Christian identity.
• St. Paul's University Catholic Center: Catholic campus ministry and student center serving UW-Madison students with worship, pastoral care, small groups, and residential community. Comparable scale, similar programming mix, and overlapping target audience.
• Baptist Student Ministries at UW-Madison: Baptist-affiliated campus ministry serving UW-Madison students through Bible study, fellowship, and missions programming. Comparable small-staff nonprofit structure with similar reliance on donations and church partners.
• Hillel at UW-Madison: Jewish campus organization at UW-Madison providing religious, cultural, social, and educational programming for Jewish students. Closely comparable in operating model, building-based community hub, denominational ties, and progressive student engagement.
• Canterbury at UW-Madison (Episcopal): Episcopal campus ministry at UW-Madison providing worship, fellowship, and pastoral care for students. Direct peer in mainline Protestant campus ministry space with similar progressive theological posture and small-staff nonprofit model.
• Newman Catholic Student Center at UW-Madison: Catholic student center serving UW-Madison with Mass, small groups, retreats, and pastoral care. Direct competitor for student engagement with comparable programming mix including housing-adjacent community, retreats, and justice-oriented service learning.

Broad incumbents

• UKirk: National network of Presbyterian/Reformed campus ministries of which Pres House is an affiliate. UKirk provides broader movement coordination, resources, and brand standards; Pres House operates as one of its highest-performing member ministries.
• InterVarsity Christian Fellowship: Large interdenominational evangelical campus ministry operating at hundreds of U.S. universities with worship, small groups, and missions programming. Comparable service model but larger scale and more conservative theological orientation.
• Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ): One of the largest U.S. campus ministries with extensive programming, staff, and donor base across hundreds of universities. Comparable student-engagement model but evangelical in orientation and orders of magnitude larger in budget and reach.

Emerging players

• Young Life College: Young Life's emerging-adult ministry division serving college students with outreach, community, and spiritual programming. Comparable in targeting college-age demographic and progressive-leaning branding, but newer and less established than Pres House.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pres.house
• Instagraminstagram.com/preshouse
• Xx.com/preshouse
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pres-house-and-pres-house-apartments

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Subsidiaries2 records

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