Called by Name

A 9-week Summer Adventure in Steubenville, OH

When you join us on adventure…

Here's what you can expect:

A committed rhythm of daily prayer and immersion in a sacramental life;

Life in community with other young adults striving for holiness;

Adventures in the wilderness (camping, climbing, rafting/canoeing, and all-around thriving in the backcountry of the Appalachian Mountains);

A face-to-face encounter with Christ in the poor (accompanying the homeless and at-risk youth in downtown Steubenville);

Mentorship from formators dedicated to helping you uncover your unrepeatable calling.

What is the adventure you cannot refuse?

This is a journey that is not for the faint of heart, but take courage! You will be accompanied every step of the way. The Lord has an unfathomably wonderful plan for your life, and He calls you forth by nameAn adventure awaits. How will you respond?

Formational Pillars

You have been willed into existence by God and uniquely crafted to fulfill a mission in salvation history that nobody else can fulfill. At the Inscape Center for Personal Vocation, we are deeply committed to helping you grasp this truth. It’s our entire mission. We’re especially conscious that young adults need to discover their unrepeatable calling, one that is not postponed until you “figure your life out.” Consequently, we’ve developed formational pillars to catalyze the realization of your identity and mission–all in the context of an adventure.

  • Daily Mass
  • Daily Holy Hour 
  • Morning, Evening and Night Prayer in community 
  • Weekly Community Holy Hour with reflections and confession 
  • Weekly communal Rosary
  • Lectio Divina, imaginative prayer, and the Ignatian examen
  • Guided retreat
  • Spiritual reading
  • Living in community with other young adults striving for holiness
  • Assessing top strengths and core motivations
  • Introductory wilderness skills, including: wilderness first aid; basic camping skills; learning to belay; setting anchors; navigating the backcountry
  • Personal coaching
  • Adventures in the Appalachian mountains and rivers
  • Sharing fulfillment stories
  • Team-building activities
  • Weekly house chores and jobs
  • Outdoor summer programs for impoverished youth in downtown Steubenville
  • Relational ministry with those experiencing homelessness in downtown Steubenville
  • (Subject-to-change) Immersion trips to the poor and the outcast in Pittsburgh/Baltimore
  • Weekend adventures in the wilderness: rock climbing, canoeing/rafting, camping
  • Learning skills to love others well and to help them recognize their personal vocation
  • In-depth formation on personal prayer
  • Seminars breaking open the Church’s view of personal vocation
  • Fundamentals on encountering Christ in the Poor
  • Fulfillment story training
  • Journaling
  • Small group sharing
  • Post-mission debrief
  • Reading assignments

Basic Details & Application

When: May 30 – August 4, 2024 (9 weeks)

Who: Men and women ages 18-24

Where: Men’s and women’s houses in Steubenville, OH

Cost: $3,500 (Apply before 2/2/24) or $4,000 (After 2/2/24)

(Scholarships are available, and we will help you fundraise!)

Formation: See our Formational Pillars in the above section

Apostolates: Homeless ministry, outdoor programming with at-risk youth

Adventures: Rock climbing, canoeing/rafting, camping, orienteering

“Fear not, for I have redeemed you;
I have called you by name, you are mine.”
– Isaiah 43:1

Meet Our Team

An adventure story is never complete without a guide–a dedicated mentor who can draw from the wisdom gained by navigating his or her own journey. Living out our calling may lead you onto the less-traveled path, but you will not travel alone. We’ve assembled an all-star team of formators and guides to accompany you this summer! Our goal is to provide holistic, integrated formation–a process that engages not only your mind but your heart. We want to equip you to fulfill the unique role God has prepared for you.

Dr. Joshua Miller

Formator & President

Nick LeCompte

Formator & Executive Director

Colin Miller

Formator & Mission Director

Rose Pham

Women's Team Lead

Open

Men's Team Lead

Contact us ASAP if you want to be considered! Interviews are ongoing now. Reach out to colin@inscapecenter.org.

Brooke Miller

Office Director

Mary Kate Mueller

Marketing Director

Open

Wilderness Guide

Contact us ASAP if you want to be considered! Interviews are ongoing now for 3-5 positions. Reach out to colin@inscapecenter.org.

“Every initiative serves true renewal in the Church… insofar as the initiative is based on adequate awareness of the individual Christian’s vocation.”– Pope Saint John Paul II