Spiritual Extended Family: Generations of Marines
With the habit of regularly reading through Proverbs as part of his devotional time, Mike Darnell, Navigators Military, paused on Proverbs … Continue Reading
From One Student to Another: Spreading Gospel Impact
When Caimin came to Vanderbilt University as a freshman, she was a new follower of Jesus and eager to grow in her faith. She connected with … Continue Reading
Hope: How to Cope with Depression and Anxiety
Going to college is an exciting step in life. Young adults look forward to the new phase in their lives of becoming independent. That is how… Continue Reading
Fraternity Ministry: Reaching the Next Generation
What comes to mind when you think of college fraternities? Maybe your initial thought is of excessive drinking and freshman hazing? Did you … Continue Reading
Finding God and Unlikely Friends at Rock Bottom
Grief and difficult circumstances kept piling on Steve*, a police officer in Eastern Oregon. The year began with the sudden, unexpected … Continue Reading
Growing in Identity to Bridge Cultures
When Destiny Mercer was invited to a LaVida conference during her sophomore year at Vanderbilt University, she was conflicted about … Continue Reading
Discipleship and Heart Transformation in Uganda
This village in Uganda was rife with witches, murderers, and other wicked people who’d been driven out of their previous homes.… Continue Reading
Graduation is not the end: Disciplemaking is for Life
International students come to the United States pursuing different degrees, for varying lengths of time, with a range of English levels. … Continue Reading
A Spiritual Drill Sergeant
Jason* met The Navigators as a single soldier at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, his first duty station. Over his career, he and now his wife, … Continue Reading
The Gospel on the Amazon River
Passengers spend 18 hours on a boat floating down Brazil’s Rio Negro and Amazon rivers to travel from Manaus to Parintins, a town situated… Continue Reading