Barna and Awana recently published a massive, in-depth research project on Children’s Ministry. Here is a link for more details and to purchase the report:https://www.barna.com/awana/ Both of these groups agree…
DetailsA guest blog post from CCCA: 5 Ways Sending Kids to Camp Impacts Churches As summer unfolds, it’s vital to recognize the lasting impact that sending students to camp can…
DetailsA throwback post from 2019 Guest group leaders tell us all the time that they can “feel God’s presence” here when they have a Retreat at Joy El. One group…
DetailsA throwback post from former staff in 2018: By Hannah Cox, Development and Volunteer Coordinator It is always exciting to hear when a camper begins a relationship with…
DetailsA couple months ago, we visited a local college to recruit students for summer camp. While there, we met a really enthusiastic young man named *Steven. Steven was one of…
DetailsA camper and 4.12 Student recently was featured in an article by Prison Fellowship. Check it out: Eight-year-old Thomas sat alone in the corner of the chapel. He covered his…
DetailsAn excerpt from the Spring 2025 Joy El Journal: “For in fact the body is not one member but many. (1 Cor. 12:14)” The Apostle Paul offers a profound illustration…
DetailsThe closing of the Bible Adventure and CIA ministry year is often bittersweet because goodbyes are hard. When meaningful things end, it is normal to feel a bit sad. In…
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