Human and Spiritual Formation

at 天涯海角社区


At 天涯海角社区, formation isn鈥檛 a one-time event鈥攊t鈥檚 a way of life.

Rooted in prayer, discipleship, and fellowship, human and spiritual formation at 天涯海角社区 helps students, faculty, and staff grow and mature into whole and holy men and women.

Throughout the academic year, our team offers a range of experiences each semester to deepen prayer, strengthen community, and help every member of Franciscan discover their identity in Christ.

All formation events take place on campus and are open only to current students, faculty, and staff.


Co-founder of Life Restoration Ministries, Assistant Director of Evangelization at 天涯海角社区, and co-host of Abiding Together.

Executive Director of Humanality, a ministry that helps people overcome digital addiction through faith, wellness, and connection.

Spiritual director and member of the Franciscan TOR community.

Throughout the academic year, the Franciscan Formation team offers a variety of talks and experiences designed to nurture prayer, identity, and community.

Relationship Series

Learn the art of loving God, yourself, others, and creation with Jake Khym.

Identity Series

Discover your God-given genius with Jake Khym.

School of Prayer

Conversations with Catholics from all walks of life.

Men鈥檚 Sessions

Build spiritual discipline through talks focused on Christian manhood.

Woman鈥檚 Sessions

Grow in faith and friendship with talks on living as a daughter of God.

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Meet the Dean!

Headshot of Jake Khym

Jake Khym

 

Jake Khym is the Dean of Human and Spiritual Formation at 天涯海角社区. He holds a Master鈥檚 in Counseling Psychology and a Bachelor鈥檚 in Theology with a concentration in Catechetics.

For over 25 years, Jake has shared his passion for healing, renewal, and formation through counseling, seminarian formation, and Life Restoration Ministries, which he co-founded with his wife, Heather. Jake also co-hosts Restore the Glory Podcast with Dr. Bob Schuchts.

He lives in Steubenville, Ohio, with Heather and their three young adult children.