Worldwide Impact
By Nate Marshall, Director of 4.12 Leadership Training Program “You do not go for behavioral modification. You go to the foundation first,” Ron Pegram, a seasoned ministry leader who…
Shining God’s Light
By Jan Diaz, Director of Bible Adventure/CIA Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for…
God’s Word Comes Alive!
By Miriam Ankerbrand, Group Events Coordinator Recently, I visited one of our Bible Adventure classes. Bible Adventure is a part of Joy El, a Christian camp and retreat…
Joy El Missionary Celebrates 30 Year Anniversary
By Jeanette Biesecker, Director of Ministry Advancement When she first traversed the grounds of newly established Camp Joy El, a Christian Camp in Pennsylvania, Lois Ann Glessner (then Hunsberger)…
Stepping out of the comfort zone
By Nate Marshall, Director of the 4.12 Leadership Training Program “There is no way I can do this.” That is one of the first responses most of us…
We are Thankful!
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director We have so much to be thankful for. Each member of the Joy El staff is writing and posting one thing each…
Invitation given, no longer an atheist!
By Lisa Doyle, Assistant Director of Bible Adventure/CIA Some time ago we were challenged to write a six-word poem during our leadership development time. My moment of inspiration hit…
How could God ever use me?
By Tori Marshall, Food Service Coordinator Ephesians 2:10 NIV “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to…
Utilizing Divine Appointments
By Nate Marshall, Director of 4.12 Leadership Training Program “Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are…
Let’s Get Aquainted!
By Andrea Ziebarth, Bible Adventure/CIA Administrator and Creative Marketing Coordinator It’s just a small black & white 4.25 x 5.5 white sheet of paper. No pretty design, no color,…