JAARS Fellows is an 11-month, merit-based, professional opportunity that provides entry into a first career position, cultivates emerging leaders, and unleashes the world of missions. Fellows join JAARS staff in key positions to make Bible translation and life transformation possible. Is JAARS your next step?
Develop Spiritually, Professionally, and Personally
- Receive input from a professional in your field and a spiritual and personal mentor.
- Attend the Intercultural Communications Course. Learn how to further your interpersonal skills, understand differing worldviews, and deepen your relationship with God.
- Dive into Perspectives and explore God’s global purpose.
- Enjoy life skills training: everything from vehicle maintenance to budgeting.
- Discover Waxhaw, Charlotte, and the surrounding areas with your JAARS Fellows community.
Positions and Details
Qualifications
- Biblical Christ-follower
- Value global ministry
- Completed accredited post-secondary degree
- At least 18 years old
- Learner attitude
- Collaborative
- Agree with the JAARS vision, mission, core values, and what we believe
Compensation
- $10 an hour
- Health insurance if needed
- Intercultural Communications Course
- Perspectives
- Outings
- Life skills training
Dates
Cohort Bravo
- Application deadline – April 30, 2020
- Fellowship begins – July 6, 2020
- Graduation – June 4, 2021
Cohort Charlie
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Application deadline – June 30, 2020
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Fellowship begins – Jan. 19, 2021
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Graduation – Dec. 10, 2021
Fellows Life at JAARS
Accommodations
Fellows rent furnished apartments at the JAARS Center. Usually these are shared, and each person has their own room.
Transportation
The JAARS Center is located about 6 miles from Waxhaw, North Carolina, and 10 miles from Lancaster, South Carolina. While a car is not required for JAARS Fellows, most people find it helpful to bring their own car.
Food
Fellows eat regularly-scheduled meals with their fellowship community, and are responsible for the rest of their meals. Campus housing is equipped with a kitchen that includes pots, pans, dishes, and utensils.
While you are at JAARS, you will use the following addresses:
Application
Questions? Email us at fellows@jaars.org, or call 704.843.6106 or 704.843.6150.