20 Things I am Thankful For
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director We have so much to be thankful for! I started writing and here are the first 20 blessings that came to mind (not in…
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director We have so much to be thankful for! I started writing and here are the first 20 blessings that came to mind (not in…
Kim Sanger Assistant Director of Bible Adventure I had been reaching out since May to request a meeting to discuss the upcoming year of Bible Adventure. In late July, I…
By Courtney Martin Program Director As I consider the Mother Daughter Retreat at Joy El, I see the many ways that God worked. As a staff, we pray for guests…
By Jordan Wheeler, 4.12 Leadership Training Program Coordinator 1 John 5:4 ESV “For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that…
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director Recently I received a note from one of the Assistant Directors of Bible Adventure: Brenda Brazee. I admire her passion and encouraged by…
By Kim Sanger, Assist Director of Bible Adventure Bible Adventure is open! Our teams and staff have been praying for the Lord to send children to the programs, where they…
By Rachel Shively, Director, 4.12 Leadership Training Program At the end of the summer, several older female 4.12 students and I gathered together to reflect on how we wanted to…
Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director The leader of a public school released time ministry in another state emailed me. He wanted to see what type of ministry Joy El was…
By Jan Diaz, Director of Bible Adventure/CIA One of my favorite things about Joy El is the opportunity I have to connect with others as we grow in Christ. I…
By Amy Diehl Executive Assistant I recently had the privilege of attending the baptism of my niece. Baptisms are always emotional for me. Watching someone proclaim their faith fills my…