Five Years in the Making
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director There was plenty of excitement when 109 students from the 4.12 Leadership Training Program gathered this weekend at Joy El Camps and Retreats for…
God Before Deer
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director In December I was talking with a young man named Cole. You see, every month I have the privilege of reading Cole’s spiritual growth…
When Simple Things Have a HUGE Impact
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director Sometimes God uses the simple things to have a huge impact. One of the things that we continually emphasize through Released Time, camp and…
Count the Blessings
By Brenda Brazee, Assistant Director of Released Time Ministries We at Joy El are very grateful for your partnership in sharing God’s love and His Word and His Son with…
God Opened Another Released Time
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director When God begins working in your heart, exciting (and sometimes risky) things are ready to come. God has provided the volunteers as the Eisenhower…
Two Father-Son Retreats – Big Impact
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director Recently we heard from a father who shared how attending the Father-Son Retreat has impacted them. “My son and I have attended two of…
What Released Time Parents Say Part 2
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director “The highlight for me as a result of my child being in the Released Time Bible Program was:” Recently I re-read the results of…
Bring Your Bible to School Day and Invite a Friend to Released Time
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director Recently I was listening to the Focus on the Family radio broadcast and they were discussing what it means to be bold in your faith.…
What Released Time Parents Say
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director “The highlight for me as a result of my child being in the Released Time Bible Program was:” Recently I re-read the results of…
The Long-Term Impact of Released Time
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director Have you ever wondered how your service for the Lord is having an impact? Recently one of our listeners had an encouraging encounter. Dottie…