Jericho Advanced Rescue Servant (J.A.R.S.) Program
A minimum 12 month Rescue Mission Discipleship Program for individuals desiring to remain in full time
Christian Service at Jericho Road Ministries or another Christian organization. This program requires a
graduation certificate from our Vocational or Academic Track and the written recommendation from the Shelter
& Thrift Store Directors. The requirements for successful completion of the J.A.R.S. program are as follows:
12 month Discipleship Program (Minimum 12 months)
Executive Director guided program with a recommendation from Shelter Director
Required education minimum- GED (can be earned during Program but must be completed
before graduation from JARS).*
Must successfully complete minimum 9 month Jericho Rescue Program.*
Must have clean credit report.*
Must have all personal ID- driver's license, social security, birth certificate.*
Must have clean driving record and be (judicial) probation free.*
Must have local church membership, regular attendance and participation.
Participant and his Pastor must be willing to meet monthly with Jericho Executive Director to review
accountability issues and spiritual growth.*
Stipend weekly as client lives on Mission property.
No extended time away from Mission during JARS program.
Hourly off-site time weekly as permitted by Executive Director.
Able to teach Bible.
Able to give testimony.
Able to mentor/lead others in service.
Willing to learn all aspects of Jericho Road Mission's work.
Willing to take college, A.G.R.M. or other development classes, courses.
Transportation ownership allowed.
Family approval (i.e. spouse).
Spiritual maturity and upward growth evident in word and deed.
Guaranteed employment at completion with Jericho or other Christian mission.
Apprenticeship tracks to be completed in JARS, prior to graduation.
B.G.- Admin/Dev C.G.- Shelter: Prog/Ed. MM- Thrift Store
Staff mentor during time in each Track who will evaluate and mentor JARS worker during program.
Participant will adhere to Mission policies, promote client recovery growth and comply with all
leaders over him in this JARS Program. Client agrees to additional time in this program as warranted
by monthly reviews with Executive Director and as agreed upon by the client.
Clients quitting the JARS Program before graduation will be asked to leave the Mission property
within 48 hours.
* Indicates mandatory requirements
