Coming Home
Originally from the Pacific Northwest, moving back to Pennsylvania felt like coming home. After spending 2 1/2 years serving at Joy El as the food service coordinator, in Aug 2017…
A Step Up in Leadership
Students in the 4.12 Leadership Training Program have taken their leadership to a new level. The 4.12 LTP juniors and seniors recently held and ran a banquet and fundraiser that…
Life-Changing Prayer
Life-Changing Prayers Today there is a lot of talk in the news about public schools and the challenges in the relationships between the school administration and the community. Recently, I…
Affirming the Call
Affirming the call Joy El has held a special place for Jodi and I ever since I accepted the role of interim maintenance coordinator in April of 2020. We…
Counting the Cost
Counting the Cost “I knew there was a reason I had to be here this weekend” Joe shared. “It was a crazy week with many obstacles but the Lord knew…
Creation and Questions
Recently the 4.12 Leadership Training Program team had the awesome opportunity to take 26 eager students to the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter in Kentucky. This was to help students…
Time to Talk
Six double swings arranged in a circle around a fire pit were empty except for one camper swinging contentedly. I sat on a nearby swing and began a conversation. The…
United in Prayer
I recently had the pleasure of meeting with other school ministry leaders in the local area for a time of sharing and prayer. We shared how God has been working…
Making a Difference
Making a Difference by Jordan Wheeler & Rachel Shively “How many of you want to make a difference in the world?” This question was posed before several of our 4.12…
A Powerful Student Testimony
A Powerful Student Testimony As part of the 4.12 Leadership Training Program team, I often hear powerful testimonies from 4.12 students and Barnabas mentors. These inspire and encourage me every…