Igniting a generation that seeks Him.

Joy El seeks to provide opportunities for people to experience life-change through personal encounters with God.
As we provide opportunities to encounter God, as we evangelize, as we encourage and as we equip individuals for active ministry, we recognize that God will use people in this process. We want the next generation to be known as a Generation that seeks him.
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Joy El Retreats

We are excited to share everything Joy El Retreats has to offer and the amazing experiences we have to offer.  A life-changing experience is just a click away!
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Group Retreats

Our desire at Joy El Camps and Retreats, a provider of Christian retreats in PA, is to make the process of planning and booking your retreat stress free and enjoyable!
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Summer Camps

Experience God in His creation!  Come explore a summer of opportunities that await your child.

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Third Generation Mentoring

Third Generation Mentoring This has been a very exciting season for the 4.12 team. We have seen God working in the lives of students and ourselves in so many ways. We recently went on a PA summer camp staff recruiting trip to Liberty University. While there I had the pleasure to meet with a former student, Connor…

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Exploring Hot Topics through the lens of Scripture

Exploring Hot Topics through the Lens of Scripture My supervisor and I grew increasingly enthusiastic this morning as we planned ahead to the January Leadership Training Summit. We were specifically discussing the possible “hot topic” electives we would like to offer this year. I commented to Rachel Shively, the director of the 4.12 Leadership Training…

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