JAARS, Inc.
Marilyn Ahrens has extensive experience in linguistics and education, currently serving as the Assisting Regional Center Manager at SIL International since January 2011 while beginning a new assignment in Papua New Guinea with husband Gene Ahrens. Since 1998, Marilyn has also worked as a Museum Guide at JAARS, Inc. Prior to their current roles, Marilyn was a Linguist at SIL International from April 1976 to May 1997, focusing on the study of Sranan Tongo, a creole language in Suriname, South America. Marilyn holds a BA in Elementary Education with a focus on English from Calvin University (1972-1973), and has pursued studies at Western Michigan University (1971-1972) and Cornerstone University (1969-1971).
JAARS, Inc.
Would you like to make a difference in people’s lives through the work you do? JAARS is a kind, caring, hardworking community that’s passionate about helping reduce barriers, ease burdens and deliver God’s Word. We do that by training, equipping, deploying and sustaining individuals, teams and stations to aid in the work of proclaiming the gospel to the whole creation. We want to use our talents and skills for God’s glory. Jobs posted include volunteer, supported staff and paid positions. Here at JAARS, we have a wide variety of opportunities in multiple departments. We need everyday, hands-on skills, as well as technical, logistical, and professional skills. THE JAARS VISION Our vision is that people’s lives and communities are transformed as they experience God’s Word in their own languages. THE JAARS MISSION We reduce barriers, ease burdens and deliver God’s Word. We do that by training, equipping, deploying and sustaining individuals, teams and stations to aid in the work of proclaiming the gospel to the whole creation.