By Miriam Ankerbrand Development Coordinator When I was preparing to come work at Joy El almost nine years ago, I spoke with my pastor, Bill Spangler. I was worried because I had never done anything like this before. I’d been a nurse for over 20 years and was taking on a role that involved…
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director I shared this story as a part of my Thank You letter in December, I thought I had shared it earlier as a blog, but somehow it got missed. You will be encouraged. December 7, 2020 We continue to do everything we can to minister as safely as…
By Rachel Shively Director of the 4.12 Leadership Training Program A special memory for many who serve at Joy El are the notes written between fellow staff. Whether summer staff, year round staff, or 4.12 students, these notes preserve fun memories, encouraging comments, and share uplifting Scripture! They are often kept and read years…