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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Jan92022

A Powerful Student Testimony

A Powerful Student Testimony As part of the 4.12 Leadership Training Program team, I often hear powerful testimonies from 4.12 students and Barnabas mentors. These inspire and encourage me every time. Imagine how special it was to me when I read a student testimony from my own daughter, which she was inspired to write after…

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Rewards for Reaching God-Sized Goals!

Rewards for Reaching God-Sized Goals!   Bible Adventure and CIA is in full swing. We have been focusing on creating God-sized goals for reaching more students for Christ in our school programs. What’s that mean? It means opened eyes to see where God is moving, leaders minds stretched, and all of our faith growing as…

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