Jim Downing: Navigator #6
Talking with Jim Downing is like having a conversation with a living history book. He can chronicle the last 100 years of his life.… Continue Reading
Nine Ways to Avoid Having Shriveled Souls
Some people never develop disciplines and attitudes that expand souls. Rather than demonstrating spiritual vitality, they end up with … Continue Reading
Gardening and Spiritual Growth
Analogies of gardening and spiritual growth abound. It is one metaphor Jesus used that is familiar in our modern experience.… Continue Reading
Urban Hope: A New Generation of Coaches
A new generation of coaches from Urban Hope started recruiting kids in our Walltown neighborhood to play on a Junior NBA League team.… Continue Reading
Refugees and The World Next Door
Refugees continue to stream into American cities. This is a strategic mission opportunity that is often unrecognized by local churches.… Continue Reading
Taking Steps for Growth After Abuse
This story shows that even in the face of abuse, pain and brokenness, Navigators are being used by God to disciple and encourage hard steps … Continue Reading
The Sustaining Presence of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is a powerful answer to trials, burdens and heartaches. Navigators president Doug Nuenke writes about this encouragement.… Continue Reading
New Navs – Jason and Rachel Johnston
Jason and Rachel Johnston became the first full-time Navigator staff members working with ROTC at a senior military college, Texas A&M, … Continue Reading
Deploying Disciples
Celebrating Ten Years Dexter and Patriece Johnson are celebrating 10 years of ministry at Joint Base Charleston, a ministry they see … Continue Reading
Taught, Modeled, & Commanded
I recently spent the evening with an Army soldier as he was discipling a group of younger soldiers. I was deeply encouraged by the passion … Continue Reading