Marshmallows and Potential
By Aaron Ziebarth There is something special about being in a room with over two hundred people who love children and are excited to serve the Lord. One of my…
By Aaron Ziebarth There is something special about being in a room with over two hundred people who love children and are excited to serve the Lord. One of my…
by Aaron and Stephanie Ziebarth From Aaron: We are right in the middle of summer camp season. This means a lot of hot dogs, chicken nuggets, pizza (and some…
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director There’s no question about it: attending summer camp is a life-changing experience. Since 1974, Joy El has been a Christian camp and retreat center in…
By Miriam Ankerbrand, Development Coordinator The day campers had arrived for the week and were lined up with their backpacks in tow waiting to be checked in at registration. In…
By Miriam Ankerbrand While serving at the Ministry Table at Jubilee, an elderly gentleman came up to the table with three children. “My name is Robert* and these are my…
Guest blog post by Dan Bolin, International Director – CCI Worldwide A well-known Christian novelist has the same name as my high school journalism teacher. For years I wondered if…
By Aaron E. Ziebarth – Executive Director Lately I have been struck by the trials facing young people who seek to follow Christ with their whole hearts. Following Christ isn’t…
By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young (1 Tim 4:12) Recently Lisa Doyle, Joy El’s Released Time Regional Coordinator…
by Aaron Ziebarth, Executive Director I recently received a letter from a nine-year-old camper named Anna. I thought I would share her excitement with you. Home School Retreat I like Camp…
By Aaron E. Ziebarth My wife, Stephanie, serves as Joy El’s Barnabas mentor coordinator. Recently she shared these words with the adults who are mentoring students in Joy El’s 4.12…