The document describes a living situation called Jabez Brothers that provides housing and support for single, Christian men in various life stages and vocations. The home includes furnished shared living spaces, transportation, spiritual development opportunities, utilities, access to education and employment assistance. Residents would live, work and serve together while also having flexibility to come and go. The goal is to provide an accountable community focused on spiritual growth and carrying out missionary projects.

1. JabezBrothersEnlarge the tent!

2. For some it will be…… a temporary get-away

3. For some it will be…… a second home

4. For some it will be…… a primary residence

5. For some it will be…… a mission opportunity

6. Jabez…Our home

7. Jabez…Our mission

8. Jabez…Our vision

9. SingleChasteChristianMen

10. LivingWorkingServingTogether

11. He’s a seminarianin school or recently graduated and looking to get started in ministry.

12. He’s a high school graduate who’s going to go to college, work and serve.

13. He’s a single-again man trying to get a new start with Christ at the center.

14. He’s a semi-retired man alone and looking for a purpose and friends.

15. He’s a military recruit interested in living off base in a Christian, accountable environment

16. He’s a guy who wants to come from time to time for mission projects.

17. He’s a visionary looking for a different lifestyle and a way to make an impact for Christ.

18. Support and amenitiesFurnished shared homeTransportationSpiritual developmentUtilities and boardAccessibility to college educationAssistance in identifying employmentPlanned mission opportunitiesOpenness to your mission vision.Connection with churches and ministries where you may find a place of serviceWireless internetRural environment – 13 acresSpiritual and biblical libraryThe opportunity to make connections, learn and grow

19. Support and amenitiesStorage for times you’re awayOpportunity to save for that special projectAccountability in a fellowship of brothersUsable information and contacts long after you’ve left residencePlanning for your future and your ministryFull-sized, shared kitchenLaundry facilitiesSpace for your gardening interestsConsiderable flexibility – no long-term lease or commitment. Come and go as the Lord leads.Openness – always involve family and friends in what you’re doing.

20. Support and amenitiesLawn, garbage and cleaning of common areas handled Participate in decision-making for the groupSatelite TVOff-street parking if you have a carA “brother” on site trained to handle emergencies and keep things working

21. As Jabez brothers, we are…MenChristiansHeterosexualSingleChasteSeeking spiritual growthAccountable to one another and to GodProtestant and evangelicalMissional, jointly carrying out projects that further the Great CommissionNot active in political causesSelf-supporting – employed, retired or otherwise solvent and not a burden on the other brothers or on society.Smoke, alcohol and substance free.

22. “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory!”I Chronicles 4:10 NIV-a portion of the prayer of Jabez.