Faith for Life
Live Faithfully Where God Has Placed You
One intentional week to explore vocation, calling, work, and the Great Commission
Dates: May 23, 2027 – May 29, 2027
Location: The Hideaway in Colorado Springs, CO
Capacity: 60 students (30 male, 30 female)
Building on Summit’s worldview and apologetics training, Summit Intensive helps young adults apply their convictions to vocation, work, relationships, and everyday life. Whether you’re in college, beginning a career, or discerning what’s next, you’ll gain biblical wisdom for pursuing your calling and living faithfully where God has placed you.
What’s holding you back from living fully in the truth?
In your 20s, it’s easy to chase what looks good instead of what lasts.
Success. Security. Significance. Comfort. Control.
These aren’t bad things—but when they become ultimate things, they quietly take the place of God.
Whether you’re in school, starting a job, building relationships, or preparing for marriage and family, this event will equip you to integrate your faith into every decision, opportunity, and challenge.
Summit Intensive Is Designed For Young Adults Who:
- Are Summit alumni 20-26 years old+ or in graduate school/early career
- Are discerning vocation, calling, and purpose
- Want to integrate their faith into work and everyday life
- Want to learn from Christians farther along in faith and vocation
- Are ready to serve Christ faithfully wherever he leads
“It was really beautiful. Everyone was vulnerable, questions were answered honestly, and I felt equipped to return to my life with clarity and confidence.”
The Hideaway Inn and Conference Center
May 23–May 29, 2026
In the heart of the beautiful Front Range, The Hideaway offers a perfect location to enjoy Colorado’s stunning and serene setting.
Conference Pricing
Total Cost: $1,065
Reserve your student’s spot with a $100 deposit.
Lectures, meals, and lodging for the week are included in the cost.
Financial Resources
We’ve provided tools to help you navigate the financial challenge of attending a Summit conference.
- Financial Assistance: Receive support based on your financial needs.
- Flight Discounts: Several major airlines offer discounts to Summit students
- Referral Link: Share the experience with friends and get discounts for you and your friends. (log in to your account to access)
- Sponsor Links: Rally your community and family to help cover costs. (log in to your account to access)
- Group Rates: Attend together and save more! Discount tiers are available for groups.
If Student Conferences answer, “What is true?” Summit Next asks, “What does that truth require of my life now?”
Summit Next is designed for young adults who:
- Are already grounded in a biblical worldview and want to apply it faithfully
- Are in college, graduating, or entering the workforce
- Are asking thoughtful questions about purpose, calling, and responsibility
- Want space to think deeply before making major life decisions
Speakers Coming Soon
Sample Schedule
Each day of Summit Intensive gives participants space to learn, ask questions, build relationships, receive mentorship, worship, and reflect on what faithful Christian living looks like in their own lives.
Daily Schedule
Daily Schedule
Basic Schedule for the Week
7:30–8:30 — Breakfast & Mentorship
8:30–9:00 — Morning Devotional
9:00–12:00 — Lectures & Sessions on Vocation, Calling, Work & the Great Commission
12:00–1:30 — Lunch & Mentorship
1:30–2:30 — Q&A / Open Forum
2:30–5:00 — Fellowship & Activities
5:00–6:30 — Dinner & Mentorship
6:30–7:15 — Evening Worship
7:15–8:30 — Lectures & Sessions on Vocation, Calling, Work & the Great Commission
8:30–9:30 — Small Groups, Fellowship, & Free Time
Schedule subject to change.
"Join me at Summit Intensive! I look forward to being with you again, diving into these powerful ideas together, and equipping you for the exciting road ahead. Spots for Summit Next are limited, so I encourage you to register now."
-Dr. Kathy Koch
Frequently Asked Questions
Summit Intensive is primarily designed for Summit graduates and young adults in the next season of life—those entering the workforce, pursuing further education, establishing their vocation, discerning God’s calling, or navigating a significant life transition.
You are welcome! Summit Intensive isn’t limited to college graduates. If you’ve completed a Summit two-week conference and are ready to go deeper in vocation, calling, and faithful Christian living, Summit Intensive is for you.
Summit Intensive is primarily designed for Summit graduates, but we also welcome young adults who don’t have the flexibility to attend a two-week Summit Student Conference. If you’re entering adulthood, establishing your vocation, or discerning God’s calling, Summit Intensive is a one-week opportunity to go deeper.
If you can attend a two-week Summit Student Conference (ages 16–22), we strongly encourage you to do that first.
- No. Summit Intensive is designed for Summit graduates, but prior attendance isn’t required. Participants should be ready to thoughtfully engage with questions of faith, vocation, calling, and everyday Christian life.
The week will explore questions such as:
- What do vocation and calling look like from a biblical perspective?
- How do I discern what God is calling me toward?
- How should my faith shape my work, career, and decisions?
- How can I use my gifts and abilities for God’s purposes?
- What does faithful Christian living look like where I am right now?
Yes. Each day will include Q&As and Open Forums where you can engage directly with Summit faculty and speakers. Evening small groups will also provide space to process the day’s teaching and discuss questions with other participants and mentors.
Mentorship is central to Summit Intensive. Over meals, participants will have opportunities for one-on-one conversations with older, wiser Christians about faith, vocation, work, relationships, and calling.
A typical day will include morning devotionals, lectures and sessions, Q&As and Open Forums, fellowship and activities, evening worship, and small groups. Meals will also provide intentional opportunities for mentorship and conversation.
That’s okay. Summit Intensive is designed for those discerning their vocation and calling, offering biblical frameworks, practical tools, and wisdom from experienced Christians to help you think about what’s ahead.
You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of vocation and calling, practical tools for integrating faith and work, and relationships with peers and mentors to encourage you along the way.