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Who We Are

The Navigators, an International, non-denominational Christian organisation, began in 1933 in Long Beach, California, as an outgrowth of one man's life, Dawson Trotman. Dawson was hungry for God and found Him revealed in the Bible. The more he learned about God, the more he wanted to share what he found with others – anyone who would listen. He regularly worked with military staff, beginning with naval personnel, teaching them to navigate through life in such a way that they won't regret it when they get to the life beyond and helping others to do so – hence the name ''Navigators.''

One eager learner brought a friend to meet Dawson, asking Trotman to teach him, too. Trotman told the man to start sharing with his friend, himself, the things he had learned. Thus began the Navigator's emphasis on spiritual reproduction, transmitting the gospel through generations. This principle is illustrated in Paul's instructions to Timothy, "And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others."

(2 Tim 2: 2 NIV). The Navigators Nigeria is part of the Navigators Global Partnership with over 4206 Staff of 71 Nationalities ministering in more than 110 Countries and more than 161 Languages. The International Headquarters is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America. The Nigeria Ministry started in 1974 but was registered as incorporated trustees in 1976 with our National headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.

What We Do

Jesus Christ is the model for Navigators in life and ministry. From Him, we pattern our relational style of evangelism and discipleship. We help people grow strong in biblical disciplines: Bible study, Scripture, prayer, telling others about Christ, and building new disciples strongly rooted in their faith. Spiritual multiplication happens as Navigators and those we walk alongside go through the natural ups and downs of life – that's kingdom-building one person at a time.

To share the Gospel and disciple all people, Navigators build natural relationships in many settings like sporting courts, offices, community life, campuses, and wherever we have openings. We operate in rural areas, churches, through conferences, youth camps, and in small neighborhood groups, among co-workers and friends. We engage in cross-cultural and cross-border missions. Our purpose is to know Christ and to make Him known

This sounds simple, but it requires a costly investment in people. It means more than merely using words to tell others about Jesus. It is intentionally helping people grow in their relationship with Christ through Life-to-Life discipleship, creating spiritual generations of believers. People today are sceptical and bring many misconceptions to their discussions about Jesus. That means we must share the Gospel through our lives – seeking to relate to others the way Jesus did long ago. It means sharing about Christ in a natural, unforced way and also intentionally seeking opportunities to tell those we encounter in everyday life about Jesus' love. It means igniting in people the passion to know Christ and helping them help others know Him. That's making and building disciples. That's what we do. And God is transforming lives through these spiritual generations of disciples and labourers. Life-on-life discipleship – that is what The Navigators ministry is all about, not just feeding people formulas or schedules for walking with Christ. It is emphasising relationships, sharing the struggles, the challenges, and the triumphs with other believers, and walking alongside them as they seek Jesus every day. The Navigators Nigeria is funded through the generous gifts from friends made up of individuals and organisations who identify with what we are out to achieve, changing the Spiritual landscape of Nigeria and placing workers for the Gospel next door everywhere.

Vision

“We see a vital movement of the Gospel, fueled by prevailing prayer, flowing freely through relational networks and out into the nations. Workers for the Kingdom are next door to everywhere!”

Our Calling

“To advance the gospel of Jesus and His Kingdom into the nations through spiritual generations of laborers living and discipling among the lost”

Our Core Values

The passion to know, love, and become like Jesus Christ

The truth and sufficiency of the Scriptures

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.

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