How Mentoring Looks Different Right Now
By Stephanie Ziebarth, Barnabas Program Coordinator Every day at 10 AM, Lonnie Gulledge calls his Barnabas mentee, Devin O’Hara. Devin is ready on the other end, and the two spend…
By Stephanie Ziebarth, Barnabas Program Coordinator Every day at 10 AM, Lonnie Gulledge calls his Barnabas mentee, Devin O’Hara. Devin is ready on the other end, and the two spend…
By Ronna Butler, Bible Adventure Administrative Assistant In my role for the Bible Adventure and Christians In Action programs here at Joy El, I have seen God move as I…
By Anna Blazes, Camping Ministries Assistant Life to life for life is a phrase that is often used here at Joy El Camps and Retreats. Our vision is about making…
By Kim Sanger, Assistant Director of Bible Adventure When this school year started, and our Bible Adventure and CIA programs started to meet, goals were set for earning awards and…
By Nate Marshall, Director of the 4.12 Leadership Training Program “Sure, I can give that a try.” Those are some of my favorite words to hear from a 4.12 student.…
By Kaleb Jentzsch, Wilderness Camp Coordinator When I was a boy transitioning into middle school, I remember being afraid of a few things. I wondered how I would find all…
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director I have spent a lot of time talking to people on the phone recently–sometimes with “old” friends; other times with Christian camp and…
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director Last summer I listened to a challenging podcast to get outside. It was during the peak of summer camp and I was already spending…
By Kim Sanger, Assistant Director of Bible Adventure While we still focus on making connections with the children and have been learning and using new ways to get the Word…
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director Just one month ago I left for an annual backpacking trip that I take with several other guys on the Appalachian Trail. This…