From Summer Staff to Global Ministry
Each summer, as I hire for our summer staff, I am always amazed not only by how God uses our students to bless children but also by how He continues…
Faith of a Grandpa
Here is a throwback post from 2014: While serving at the Ministry Table at Jubilee, an elderly gentleman came up to the table with three children. “My name is Robert*…
God’s Plan
There are no coincidences with God. The Bible Adventure team held a Volunteer Leadership Training (VLT) in the morning, and afterward, we stopped for a quick lunch. At the restaurant,…
From Fellowship to Leadership: A Counselor’s Journey to Returning This Summer
This past month, we were thrilled to host a summer staff reunion for the amazing team members who worked with us this past summer. Each year, we invite our former…
Reflecting on the Journey
Here’s a throwback post from December 2013: A Guest Blog by Peter Frey: A flood of memories filled my thoughts as I drove up the driveway to Joy El…
A Year of Impact: Five Transformational Stories from Joy El
As we approach the end of 2024, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the incredible ways God has worked through Joy El this year. From life-changing experiences to faith-deepening…
Better than Christmas?
Here’s a throwback Post from December 2022: Bible Adventure Weekend better than Christmas? That is exactly what the youngest of these three sisters told me on Saturday when asked if she…
More Than Fun: Worship Changes a Camper’s Heart
Over the summer, I served as a Jumpstart counselor for a boys’ cabin, and there was one camper in particular who was on the fence about believing in Jesus. During…
From Darkness to Light: A Journey of Transformation within the Christians In Action Program
Imagine being a 7th grader filled with confusion, burdened by a past you don’t understand, and petrified by the circumstances that have shaped your life. The confusion and anxiety turn…
Utilizing Divine Appointments
A throwback post from 2018: “Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” –Ephesians 5:15-16 (NIV)…