JAARS Press Releases

JAARS Installs New President, Dedicates New Kodiak Aircraft

michaela — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:09:29 -0400

In special ceremonies conducted Saturday, JAARS, Inc. formally installed David Reeves as president and officially dedicated the organization’s first Kodiak aircraft.

JAARS Taking First Kodiak Aircraft to be Deployed in International Service on U.S. Tour

michaela — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:04:46 -0400

This spring's Kodiak Tour will allow people to get a first-hand view of the Kodiak, the first aircraft designed from the ground up with service to missionary and language development programs in mind, as well as take a ride in the actual airplane that will be placed in service in Papua New Guinea later this year.

First JAARS Day of 2009 Offers a Special Treat

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:16:35 -0500

JAARS new Kodiak airplane arrived at JAARS Townsend Field January 10. Now visitors who attend JAARS Day March 7 can see it or purchase a ride on it before it begins its tour of cities and arrives for its mission in Papua New Guinea in August.

New Look, Same Vision: JAARS Launches Redesigned Web Site

michaela — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 09:31:05 -0500

JAARS launched a redesigned Web site this week, giving a fresh face to its long-time commitment of speeding Bible translation.

JAARS Receives First Kodiak Aircraft, Improving Access to Bibleless Peoples

michaela — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:04:06 -0500

A new solution to support Bible translation for people lacking scriptures was presented to David Reeves, president of JAARS Inc, in Sandpoint, Idaho yesterday. JAARS is the first mission or humanitarian organization to purchase and receive the specialty Kodiak aircraft, securing serial number 008.

JAARS Inc.'s New President, David Reeves, Brings Vision to Advance Bible Translation

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:04:00 -0500

JAARS Inc. recently announced that David Reeves will succeed Jim Akovenko as JAARS president on October 1.

JAARS Uses Technology to Speed God's Words to the Heart

michaela — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:04:02 -0500

To make Scripture come alive in the heart languages of people worldwide, JAARS utilizes well-known, popular technologies—digital players similar to iPod and other MP3 players, and the latest video technologies.

Gullah Spokesperson Presents Gullah New Testament to U.S. Congresswoman Sue Myrick

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:03:58 -0500

Mary Ravenell, from Orangeburg, S.C. rode on the JAARS float in Waxhaw’s July 4th parade today and read portions of the Gullah New Testament to parade watchers. She drove all the way from Miami, Fla. yesterday to participate. Ravenell was warmly received by U.S. Congresswoman Sue Myrick and Waxhaw Mayor Daune Gardner in a V.I.P. meeting before the parade and presented each of them a copy of the Gullah New Testament.

JAARS Museum of the Alphabet Contributes to the National Museum of Language Opening in Maryland

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:03:58 -0500

The National Museum of Language will open its doors tomorrow in College Park, Maryland, and visitors will see displays from Waxhaw, N.C.’s Museum of the Alphabet.

JAARS Named a “Shining Light” by MinistryWatch.com

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:03:58 -0500

MinistryWatch.com has named Waxhaw, N.C.-based JAARS one of 30 “Shining Light” Christian ministries. MinistryWatch.com compiles the annual list of 30 ministries from the nearly 500 ministries for which it has financial and other information. This is the 3rd year JAARS has made the MinistryWatch.com “Shining Light” list.