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When Ministry Becomes Movement
Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month and the Asian American Movement by Lorae Kinseth, Communications Department Writer/Editor May 1, 2014—When Tom and Dana Steers launched the Asian American Ministries of The Navigators in 1989, Tom knew their launching pad would always be prayer. “It started slowly, like the mustard seed Jesus talked about,” Tom says. “That little […]
Being the Bridge
God is burdening the Church with a heart for diversity, and many Asian-Americans see themselves as a cross-cultural bridge.
Patterns of Providence
Lilian was eager to join the Navs International Student Ministry (ISM) at UT, studying the Bible and investing in other international students God placed around her.
The Power of Presence: Serving Portland’s Rocky Butte Neighborhood
“Whom should I send as a messenger to this people? Who will go for us?” When Isaiah of Old Testament times heard this call, he recognized it was a personal call to him and responded immediately, “Here I am. Send me” (see Isaiah 6:8). He would be used of God to minister in his neighborhood. […]
Ruth Myers Enters into Never-ending Days of Praise
The Navigators Longtime Navigator and beloved author Ruth Myers passed into Glory on Monday, November 8, 2010, at the age of 82. She devoted several decades to Navigator ministries in Asia, and in recent years impacted thousands through her books, many co-authored with her husband, Warren, who passed away in 2001. Ruth Myers, nee Barnett, […]
The Navigators celebrates Native American Heritage Month
November 15, 2013—For Tom and Delphina Johnson, ministry is all about identity. Both sensed the call to serve the Native American community more than 20 years ago. Tom, a high school teacher, ministers to young Navajos through education and by personal example. Delphina, a Navajo Christian, felt God drawing her back to serve her people […]
Finding Home: Cesar Hernandez is a Navigator for life
A lot of college freshmen get homesick. But for Cesar Hernandez, moving from Texas to Cedar Falls, Iowa, to attend the University of Northern Iowa in 2000 was more like culture shock. He missed his family, his hometown of San Antonio, and his mother’s cooking. His Hispanic heritage made him stand out on this predominantly […]
The Hispanic Network Is Fired Up About Their Calling
The theme of the 2014 NavVida Network National Conference—FUEGO!, Spanish for “fire”—described the enthusiasm and optimism that characterized the 250-plus Navigators and friends gathered in San Antonio, Texas, over Labor Day weekend—they were on fire! The mix of two cultures—Hispanic and mainstream U.S. culture—was a recurring theme, most often from a fun, lighthearted approach. But […]
Remembering George Sanchez: A Lifetime of Service
The Navigators “Helping people get to know God, love Him, and serve Him.” This was Navigator George Sanchez’s personal and ministry goal. Until his death on September 24, 2008, at age 85, George lived out that calling. George came to know Jesus as Savior and Lord when he was 13 years old. His family had […]
It’s All About You Jesus
Glenn Packiam You’ve been there. Racing down the road, hoping the coffee stays in the cup, telling the kids not to mess up their good clothes. It’s the Sunday morning ritual. As you find your seat, you try to collect your thoughts. Frankly, it’s been a tough week. It’s a little difficult to worship today. […]
The Whispering Marine, Bob Boardman, Promoted to Glory
Bob Boardman, long-time Navigator missionary and statesman, went to be with the Lord on September 19, 2009. He was 85. Bob was born February 1, 1924, in Salem, Oregon. He was just 17 when Japanese bombers attacked Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941, and about a year later he enlisted with the Marines. After an accelerated […]
Ten Prayers for Public Schools
10 Ways to Pray for Public Schools 1. Love “Father, may the students and staff of this school experience Your love through the Christians they know in profound and authentic ways” (John 13:35). 2. Truth “Lord, release truth in this school. Help students to rightly discern truth and not believe false teachings” (Proverbs 23:23). 3. […]