JAARS

JAARS, Inc.
Founded1948 as Jungle Aviation and Radio Service
FounderWilliam Cameron Townsend
TypeNon-profit
HeadquartersWaxhaw, North Carolina
Location
  • 7405 Jaars Road, Waxhaw, North Carolina, USA
Coordinates34°51′53″N 80°44′31″W / 34.864771°N 80.741808°W / 34.864771; -80.741808
Area served
World Wide
President and CEO
Steve Russell
Revenue
> US$7,000,000[1]
Websitejaars.org
JAARS Center and Townsend Field (N52), Waxhaw, North Carolina

Founded in 1948 as Jungle Aviation and Radio Service by William Cameron Townsend, JAARS is a worldwide, non-profit, mission aviation and support organization with a primary focus on Bible translation support operations. JAARS provides practical support in aviation, land and maritime transportation, information technology and media.[2] Its current president is Steve Russell, as of October 1, 2022. [3]

JAARS marks its 75th anniversary in 2023, with a slight adjustment to its name to incorporate its 75-year heritage—Jungle Aviation and Relay Service.

JAARS is a wholly controlled subsidiary of SIL International, but also partners with many other organizations.

  1. ^ "JAARS, Inc". Archived from the original on 2012-05-05. Retrieved 2012-05-23. at www.ministrywatch.com
  2. ^ "Home". JAARS. Retrieved 2023-03-22.
  3. ^ "Leadership". JAARS. Retrieved 2022-10-23.