Village

EDGE

On the edge about your part in God’s plan for the nations? At our six-night Edge program, you can discover missions through experiential activities about culture and language that can be applied cross culturally or in your own community.
Participants practice teamwork as they learn the basics of Bible story crafting, experience other cultures, take flight with a missionary pilot, ride a 4WD vehicle on JAARS’ off-road course, practice water safety skills, overcome obstacles to missions, and walk our experiential Prayer Path– all while living at Belisi, our rustic village setting.

Age/Group Size: Edge is designed for ages 12 and over and accommodates groups of 12-30 in size.
Program cost: $300/group registration, plus $220/person for groups of 12 or more.     

Spring/Summer 2024 Dates:
Contact us at crossventure@jaars.org about possible Spring and Summer Dates. Or call 704-843-6431

EXPLORE

Get ready to explore God’s heart for the nations and what he wants us to do about it! Our Explore program is a two-night OR three-night program available on weekends or during the week for those looking to build and strengthen their hearts for doing cross-cultural missions. You will dig into the core truths of God’s mission and explore deeper commitments to that mission.

Age/Group Size: Explore is designed for ages 12 and over and accommodates groups of 12-30 in size. Explore weekends are available to families with children 8 years and older.
Program cost: Two-night: $100/group registration, plus $77/person. Three-night: $100/group registration, plus $99/person. (Ask us about other extended variations which may differ in price.) 

Fall 2023 Dates:

October 6-8              booked

October 20-22

November 2-5

November 17-19

2024 March-October Dates:
Contact us at crossventure@jaars.org regarding our March through November open dates. Or call 704-843-6431

EQUIP

Equip yourself and your team to serve more effectively on a short-term, cross cultural trip. During our two or three night Equip program, you will learn how to adapt to a cross cultural setting by staying in our rustic village. Grow with the rest of your team by exploring the tough issues faced when travelling overseas. You’ll experience team activities that will help you to work cooperatively and with purpose, plus learn from the stories of experienced missionaries.

*Note: This program is intended for groups who are already scheduled to go on a cross cultural trip as a means of preparing for that trip!

Age/Group Size: Equip is designed for ages 12 and over and accommodates groups of 12-30 in size. 
Program cost: $75/group registration, plus $69/person for groups of 12 or more.

Dates: *Equips are scheduled according to group need and staff availability. Fill out out a reservations form to request possible dates.

ENCOUNTER

Kick-start your mission awareness and encounter the power of God’s heartbeat for the nations in our two to six hour program. Our Encounter program takes place at our village site away from worldly distractions. You can make arrangements for us to prepare and serve an ethnic meal, or bring your own food to cook over an open fire. Listen to missionaries’ stories and explore God’s Word in the intimate setting of a campfire.

Age/Group Size: Encounter is currently appropriate for 12 years and older and accommodates groups of 12-50. Multigenerational groups may bring younger children as long as a parent is with them.
Program cost: $10-23/person, depending on program elements.

Dates: *Encounters are scheduled according to staff availability. Fill out out a reservations form to request possible dates.