Worldwide Missions Opportunities

The following list presents the Navigator cross-cultural missions priorities —by region—as developed by the International Executive Team and Regional Directors of The Navigators. For purposes of security, some country names have been omitted. For more information about any of these missions opportunities, please write to Grant Dibden at grant.dibden@navigators.org.au.

Africa

gambia

It is the smallest country within mainland Africa and is surrounded by Senegal, except for its western coast on the Atlantic Ocean. With more than 90% of the population identifying as Focus, many Gambians still participate in traditional practices. The mixture of religious beliefs and ancestral customs is called syncretism which is widely practiced in Gambia.

A survey trip is planned for 2025 in partnership with the Ghana Navigators, who have been praying for Gambia for several years.

There is an urgent need for a dedicated team of missionaries to establish a Navigator ministry in Gambia.

Contact: Mutinta Silenga (Leader for Missions): mutinta_silenga@yahoo.com; Sess Serge (Leader for Pioneering Countries): sergesess@gmail.com; Levi Ndimubanzi (Leader for Pioneering Countries): leviland@gmail.com

Benin

It is a former French colony in West Africa, where about a quarter of the population identifies as Muslim. There is an urgent need for a team of missionaries to raise foundational generations of Navigators. There is potential for partnership with the Burkina Faso ministry, which has also been praying and trusting God for Benin.

Contact: Mutinta Silenga (Leader for Missions): mutinta_silenga@yahoo.com; Sess Serge (Leader for Pioneering Countries): sergesess@gmail.com

Lesotho

It is a small landlocked country in Southern Africa, completely encircled by the Republic of South Africa. The South African Navigators have been involved in short-term missions in Lesotho for over 20 years. There is need for partnership to send missionaries and establish a Navigator ministry and put together a team of laborers (couples and singles), who will pioneer the work in Lesotho.

Contact: Mutinta Silenga (Leader for Missions): mutinta_silenga@yahoo.com; Levi Ndimubanzi (Leader for Pioneering Countries): leviland@gmail.com

country 4

It is a westernmost country in Western Africa. French is the official language, along with 39 other distinct languages. Close to 97% of the people belong to the Focus group.

A survey trip is planned for 2025 in partnership with Navigators who have been praying for this country for several years.

There is an urgent need for individuals and couples with campus ministry experience to support existing CDM ministry in raising a foundational generation of Navigators.

Contact: Mutinta Silenga (Leader for Missions): mutinta_silenga@yahoo.com; Sess Serge (Leader for Pioneering Countries): sergesess@gmail.com

Asia-Pacific

country 1 – Pioneering Team

The Lord has blessed us with a pioneering leader who has recently arrived. The crucial need is for pioneering team members to join them. We are asking God for a team of like-burdened people who are committed to the long haul of 10 years or more. Couples, men, and women would all be welcome.

country 2

This South Asian nation is largely unreached with the Gospel and is in need of more labourers. 

An experienced couple with over 10 years of experience in the country is re-establishing a small business in a major city. Through previous pioneering efforts, believers are following Jesus within family and relational networks. Since families are key to the spread of the Gospel, reaching them while maintaining strong connections is a priority. More team members are needed to assist with the business and support this crucial pioneering effort.

The new business and ministry are supported by an Asia Pacific alongsider, the Asia Pacific Missional Enterprises team, and an Advisory Board. We welcome both couples and singles of all ages.

fiji

The University of the South Pacific (USP) is the primary tertiary institution training emerging leaders in government, medicine, corporations, and the private sector for the 12 USP member island nations: Fiji, Cook Islands, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.

This presents a strategic opportunity to raise up laborers for the harvest by strengthening the fledgling ministry there. USP is a vital ministry target from which our work could expand throughout the Pacific.

We are trusting God for a couple to serve with The Navigators in Fiji, providing leadership for the campus ministry while also training and equipping a younger couple or single(s) to labor alongside them.

Contact: Brian Wachter: brian@navigators.org.nz

country 4

This is a developing country in Southeast Asia where most people practice traditional folk religion. The country promotes foreign investment to drive its fast economic growth. Urbanization is increasing, leading to a growing middle class, particularly in some areas.

There is an opportunity to develop an indigenous ministry over the next decade with three key goals: strengthening grassroots ministry in one city, establishing a university ministry with local leaders, and leading an international ministry team aligned with the national strategy.

We are seeking a couple to join the work, leading community and campus ministries while training a younger couple for this mission.

Eurasia

Country 1 

Two Nav Rep couples (families) are invited to join the pioneering team which currently consists of three couples.

Purpose: This is a pioneering team just entering the country with a ministry focusing on the ethnic majority.

Profile: Our prayer is that one couple could arrive by the end of 2025, while the second couple is desired to arrive by mid 2026.

Required: Navigator Reps with generational disciplemaking experience. Must be a learner, flexible, courageous, take initiative, and be able to follow leadership while working well with a team. Must be fluent in English and willing to work on learning the local language.

Country 2

A non-NATO country passport holder, Nav Rep seeks to partner with and work alongside our senior country staff couple (who are also English speakers).

Purpose: To relationally advance the gospel and do basic follow-up among natives and unreached people group(s) and students through our English language school business. You will also help the local staff team build community among believers and seekers.

Profile:  A Nav-trained, non-Western, non-NATO passport-holding couple who are native English speakers is needed to help teach English and work in an established and successful English language business. Experience in discipling young believers and ministry to college-age individuals and younger is desirable. Experience in teaching English is required. Having credentials in teaching English as a second language (CELTA or equivalent) is a plus. You will assist with administrative tasks and support the team with annual impactful summer projects. School management experience is preferred.

Kyiv, Ukraine: Base initially in Budapest, Hungary – traveling team into Kyiv

A Nav-Rep couple to join the Country Leader couple as part of a traveling team to Kyiv to encourage and develop existing Ukrainian labourers. Once things settle in Ukraine, the plan may include relocation to Kyiv.

Purpose: To support the Country Leader couple as part of a traveling team to Kyiv, Ukraine, while being based in Budapest, Hungary. This role involves coming alongside the Ukrainian Navigator team in Kyiv, assisting in re-pioneering efforts, and working toward establishing a sustainable, Ukrainian-led Navigator ministry in the future.

Contact: Tyler Sanderford: tverorbust@gmail.com

Country 4

An experienced Nav Rep couple sought to collaborate with another experienced Nav Rep couple and local leaders. Ministry is conducted in the local languages, so language learning is required.

Purpose: Ministry among Focus groups. Develop a personal ministry that models The Core and regional emphases, including relationally advancing the gospel and providing basic follow-up. Work towards fostering a Navigator local labouring community. Ministry areas include community ministry, orphan ministry, and athletics.

Profile:  Develop skills to minister in the local language and take relational initiative. Be willing to collaborate with the existing team and assist the local team in building community among believers and seekers. Experience living and ministering overseas is preferred.