A Privilege to Share God’s Love
By Lisa Doyle Assistant Director of Bible Adventure/CIA Angela*, a Bible Adventure student, forgot her Bible and verse sheet at home. Sylvia*, her mom met the school coordinator at…
Engaging with a Biblical Worldview
By Nate Marshall, Director of 4.12 Leadership Training Program
Earlier this month, we had the opportunity to go with a group of 34 4.12 Leadership Training students to the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter. Biblical Worldview formation…
Five Great Reasons to Attend the Joy El Jubilee
On Saturday, April 27th from 10am – 4pm we are inviting you and your friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, and church family to join us for a day of fun at…
Loving and Learning God’s Word
By Brenda Brazee, Assistant Director of Bible Adventure and CIAI loved vacation Bible school as a child. I remember one particular year they said, “Whoever memorizes the most verses, brings friends, and comes each day receives extra points, and whoever earns these points can win prizes.” Now, I’ve always been a bit competitive…
“Wheels” Needed to Deliver God’s Message
By Hannah Cox, Development and Volunteer Coordinator
You may have seen one of the Joy El vans out on the road in your community, but may not have ever realized just how important something as simple as a vehicle is to…
An Impactful Weekend
By Justin Kipe, Director of Camping MinistriesRecently we had the Joy El Bible Adventure weekend, a Christian retreat weekend for students in grades 2 to 6. It was an exciting and powerful time of …
Christian Camps Coming Together
By Karissa Darius, Camping Ministries Assistant
Recently, a dozen of Joy El staff members attended the Christian Camp and Conference Association (CCCA) Alleghany Sectional. This sectional is a place where those who work at Christian camps…
Growing With your children, a book review and more
By Stephanie Ziebarth, Barnabas Ministry Coordinator
The other day I spent two hours walking around my neighborhood, catching up with the best friend of my youth. Chief among the topics we covered was parenting. I could not help but share the newest material from my parenting toolbox: Growing With by Kara Powell and Steven Argue.
Released earlier this month by Baker Books, Growing With has a long subtitle that happens to be very appropriate: Every Parent’s Guide to Helping Teenagers and Young Adults Thrive in Their Faith, Family, and Future. The book introduces
Why spend a week (or more) at Joy El Day Camp?
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director
For many working parents, the summer break presents a problem. Parents want something valuable, yet affordable, for their children, but they don’t want day care or to leave children home alone. Joy El Camps is
Equipping emerging leaders within the church
By Stephanie Ziebarth, Barnabas Mentor Coordinator
When Samantha Cantrell decided to join Joy El’s, a Christian camp in PA, 4.12 Leadership Training Program in eighth grade, she had ideas about how God might use the program in her life. Almost five years later, Sam realizes her initial expectations did not get met, but that God worked in a very different…