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 learning to drive a manual car 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
- $350 bi-weekly stipend
- On-center housing
- Five meals per week from the JAARS dining room
- Health insurance available
Dates for 2020
Cohort Alpha
- Application Deadline – July 15, 2019 Oct. 15, 2019
- Applicants Notified – Sept. 20, 2019 Dec. 15, 2019
- Fellowship begins – Jan. 20, 2020
- Graduation – Dec. 11, 2020
Cohort Bravo
- Application Deadline – Dec. 31, 2019
- Applicants Notified – Feb. 15, 2020
- Fellowship begins – July 6, 2020
- Graduation – June 4, 2021
Fellows Life at JAARS
Accommodations
A furnished apartment at the JAARS Center is part of your compensation.
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
Aside from the five weekly meal tickets, fellows are responsible for their own 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
To get started, read our application worksheet and gather any information you need. When you’re ready, click below to complete your application.
Questions? Email us at fellows@jaars.org, or call 704.843.6106 or 704.843.6150.