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.

FROM OUR BLOG

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Apr92021

Training the Next Generation

By: Lois Ann Glessner Bible Adventure Training and Curriculum Coordinator   Our recent training for Bible Adventure and CIA focused on ideas to help students begin a relationship with Jesus.  After teaching the “paper cross tear” method of sharing Jesus, we broke into small groups and had volunteers share. A teen volunteer said she uses…

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Mar232021

Renewed Zeal for Memorizing God’s Word

By: Stephanie Ziebarth Barnabas Mentor Coordinator Priscilla Snell was among the 25 Barnabas mentors who participated in an online training seminar in January, and God immediately impressed upon her to apply what she learned.   Retired since 2011, Snell is quick to acknowledge that memorization does not come as easily for her as it once…

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