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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Summer of Hope

By Anna Blazes, Camping Ministries Assistant Many Christian camps in Pennsylvania and around the county were not able to open for summer camp this year. We were blessed here at Joy El that God made a way for us continue to do summer camp ministry. As summer camp is now finishing up here at Joy…

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Authentic Community Transforms Us

by Nate Marshall, Director of the 4.12 Leadership Training Program  I connected with several recent 4.12 Leadership Training Program graduates one summer evening. All these young adults had been in the 4.12 program and are serving on summer staff. As the graduates reminisced, their faces showed contemplation, excitement, and emotion as they recalled how God…

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