Sometimes when we look at ministry, we think in terms of programs, numbers of participants, baptisms, etc. When I was first introduced to the Navigators, I had many questions centered on these issues. Mainly, I wanted to have a clear understanding of the impact of the Navigators. I’ve since come to find out that the Navigators have a very distinct approach. This is best understood by looking at the Navigators vision, values and distinctives that I have included below. It is because of this approach to ministry that we say we are “changing the world, one leader at a time.”It really is one life at a time. The gospels show us that Jesus did this with Peter, James, John and the other disciples. Paul did it with Timothy and Mark. By God’s grace we aspire to see this happen in our relationships with the international students to whom the Lord introduces us.
OUR VISION
To advance the gospel of Jesus Christ and His Kingdom into the nations, through spiritual generations of laborers living and discipling among the lost.
OUR DISTINCTIVES
Our desire is not only to reach the international students on campus. We want to see the gospel move among the millions of people represented by the families and relational networks in the nations from which these students come.
We begin with the internationals’ home cultures in mind. What will be reproducible in their country? What can they do given their resources?
We do this through building relationships with individuals and their family and friends. Along the way, we enable internationals to minister and lead, and we help them develop their God-given gifts.
We value internationals becoming laborers in the marketplace, building generations of ministries in their own sphere of family and friends.
Our Values
- The passion to know, love, and become like Jesus Christ.
- The truth and sufficiency of the Scriptures for the whole of life.
- The transforming power of the Gospel.
- The leading and empowering of the Holy Spirit.
- Expectant faith and persevering prayer rooted in the promises of God.
- The dignity and value of every person.
- Love and grace expressed among us in community.
- Families and relational networks in discipling the nations.
- Interdependent relationships in the Body of Christ in advancing the Gospel.