It Takes a Village

It Takes a Village

(July 2020, Issue 107) About 300 irate villagers in a remote area of an Asia-Pacific country gathered outside the home of a Navigator worker, forced him and his family out of the house and booted them out of the village. Then the mob nabbed two more Navigator workers and took them to jail, where they have remained for three years. Supporting one another during severe hardship is just one reason why teamwork is vital to fulfilling our calling.

Pandemic Missions

Pandemic Missions

(July 2020, Issue 107) "Prejudice and violence against foreigners, who were seen as virus carriers, had been increasing in our region. Hearing about this, our landlord exclaimed, 'If anyone messes with you, call me right away! Day or night I'll be here to protect you.' A nearby food market owner told us, 'If you run out of money, don't worry. My whole shop is yours.'"

Beyond Zoom

Beyond Zoom

(July 2020, Issue 107) During the coronavirus pandemic, many international Navigators are serving in physical ways, often putting themselves at great risk. These tangible, sacrificial expressions of God’s love are having a powerful impact on the hearts and minds of non-believers. We lament that we can’t publish every beautiful example.

Empowering the Powerless

Empowering the Powerless

(April 2020, Issue 106)Two small brothers kept coming to our house in the Philippines for free food. Within a couple of months, we had about 50 children coming to our garage for meals and conversations. We soon discovered that a small group of believers could use its resources to help the poor.

From the Netherlands to the Nations

From the Netherlands to the Nations

(April 2020, Issue 106) A vision for the advance of the Gospel into the nations has gripped successive generations of Navigators. Now, in January, a gathering of about 1,000 Dutch university students demonstrated that God is raising a new generation of future leaders.