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Jim Downing: Trusting God All the Days of My Life
At the age 103, Jim Downing is the second oldest Pearl Harbor survivor and he was the sixth Navigator who was discipled by Navigator founder Dawson Trotman. On the morning of the Pearl Harbor attack, I witnessed shocking treachery, devastation, and death. I will never forget it. But there is another side to infamy, one […]
Generations of Juntos: Redeeming a Neighborhood
Antonio* has caught the vision of building young leaders in his community. He grew up in the “International District” in Albuquerque. That’s the official name of the neighborhood, but the people who live there call it the “war zone.” It is an area with a mix of immigrants, Native Americans, and Latinos who face chronic […]
God Is Working Behind the Scenes in Capitol Hill
The Navigators team on Capitol Hill ministers to the private lives of public individuals as they seek to follow Jesus in their personal and public lives.
Jerry Bridges: Humble and Faithful
The Christian community lost a good friend when Navigator statesman and author Jerry Bridges passed away March 6, 2016 at the age of 87.
Being a Missionary Where You Are
God sent us as “missionaries” right where we live, work, and play, crossing many boundaries to bring others the hope of Jesus.
Leaving a Lasting and Impactful Legacy
The desire to make a difference with our lives leads us to ponder our legacy. What kind of legacy will you leave? Dot and Sam Carswell met Nav Staff, Bruce and Marg Van Wyk more than 25 years ago. Through the years the Carswells generously supported the Van Wyk’s ministry, and become dear friends. Dot […]
Francis Chan on Authentic Discipleship
Francis Chan is well-known as a pastor, best-selling author, and disciplemaker. He addressed The Navigators National Staff Conference in November 2015.
How to Make Prayer an Adventure Rather Than a Burden
It’s estimated that a typical Christian spends about three-and-a-half minutes each day in prayer. Learn how to make prayer an adventure!
Rhythms of Engagement and Withdrawal
What is your rhythm of withdrawal in order to connect with the Father and center your heart on Him? Doug Nuenke reflects on Jesus’s rhythms.
New Navs – Taylor and Christy Scott
Editor: Why did you decide to come on staff with The Navigators? Taylor: We were drawn to The Navigators because of Navigators who invested in us when we were in college. It really influenced us both personally and spiritually, and is why we felt called to serve. Christy and I grew up in Kansas, but […]
Discipleship
From Oberserver to Follower I regularly attended church while growing up, and each summer, I’d go off to church camp and return with a renewed commitment to live for God. But I found it difficult to maintain that commitment. I simply didn’t understand what God wanted in a relationship with me. I observed God from […]
Home Again
With a Difference It’s not unusual for college freshmen to get homesick. But when Cesar Hernandez moved from San Antonio, Texas, to Cedar Falls, Iowa, to attend the University of Northern Iowa in 2000 what he experienced was more like culture shock. He missed his family. He missed his mother’s cooking. And his Hispanic heritage […]