Campers are learning their identity–You can too
By Bailey Wagner, High Adventure Coordinator/Senior Counselor This past week at camp I learned a lot from middle school/high school age kids. The first thing I learned is how much…
A Mother’s Perspective: Sending Kids to Camp Is a Good Choice
by Stephanie Ziebarth, Barnabas Ministry Coordinator I love my kids. Very much. I also sense the months and years slipping away. My three children are 16, 14 and…
Joy El Summer Staff Serve Counter-Culturally
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director Not only have I observed, but guest after guest this summer has commented on the exceptional Christ-like servant attitude of the 4.12 and summer…
Celebrating the Hard Work and Growth of 4.12 Graduates
On Wednesday, May 27, 12 seniors graduated from Joy El’s 4.12 Leadership Training Program. There was great celebration of what God has done in the students’ lives. I found myself…
Last Night in Our Living Room
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director Last night we were sitting in our family room when we received some special encouragement. Stephanie and I had invited three summer staff members…