The Navigators - Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are the Navigators a church?
No, the Navigators are not a church. The term "movement" more accurately describes who the Navigators are. Like-minded Christian men and women who have a passion to know Jesus more intimately and to make Him known to others. However, in the church arena the Navigators have various ministries that work closely with churches in carrying out the task of advancing the Gospel. Additionally, many Navigator ministry leaders serve in leadership roles in their respective churches.
Q: Are the Navigators affiliated with a specific church?
No, the Navigators is an inter-denominational ministry, meaning we serve students from all denominational backgrounds and none at all. We do not promote the ministry of any particular local church, though we do encourage our students to participate in a local church where the Scriptures are taught and the sacraments administered.
Q: I've never heard of The Navigators before.
The Navigators is a well-known and well-respected international ministry among those in evangelical circles, whose principal aim is to help people know Christ and make Him known. The Navigators explicitly affirm all these teachings in their Statement of Belief, and base their ministry and teaching on the authority of Scripture alone, and they encourage members to think, speak, and live openly before God and all people.
Q: Why are you called "The Navigators"?
The ministry began over seventy-five years ago as an outreach to sailors in the San Diego area. "The Navigators" seemed like a catchy enough name for that kind of outreach, and it still says a lot about what we do on campuses and in communities. We help people find a route into relationship with God through Christ and encourage them to stay that path throughout life.
Q: What makes The Navigators distinct?
A cornerstone of the Navigators is knowing the worth of an individual. We place a particular emphasis on person-to-person ministry. Jesus commissioned His church to "go into all the nations and make disciples ... teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you." (Matthew 28:19). It's hard to make disciples in large groups. There's no one-size-fits-all approach to learning all that Jesus commanded! So, The Navigators help individuals grow as Jesus' disciples and encourage them to keep passing on the things they've learning.
Q: Where are the Navigators headquarters?
The international office is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The website address is Navigators.org.
We mean that we will want you to make intentional choices to not “clump together with other Christians” but to do all you can – where you work, where you live and where you play – to move into relationships with those who don’t know Christ so that you can be used by God, at the right times, to bring them the hope of the gospel. Most students and professionals in their twenties are not flocking to the churches of America. But most of them would be willing to become friends with a co-worker or a neighbor or a team-mate who takes an interest in them! We are praying that those who are part of the Collegiate Navigators will be used by God to live out and share the good news of Jesus with many in their normal sphere of influence, most of whom will not be reached any other way.
More than a curriculum there will be a set of resources that you, your fellow students and your Mentor can look through and decide to use for group or individual study.
The TJCNavs meet as a group called NavNight – likely once a week – sometimes more often if that is what the group agrees upon. Bible studies will meet separate as smaller groups or individuals prefer. If you desire, your Mentor will also be available to meet with you to pursue a discipling relationship if you're ready to build maturity in your Christian life. This is called one-to-one mentoring or discipling.
Q: Can i bring my friends?
Yes, by all means! In fact we encourage you to share your involvement with the Navs and invite others who are interested.
Q: So how do I get involved?
Peruse this website to become familiar with the Navigators as a whole and the collegiate ministry at Tyler Junior College. Check the Events & Activities page for the next meeting. You may also want to "Like" our Facebook page to keep abreast of all updates to our ministry. To visit with someone immediately, click here to submit a contact request.
No, the Navigators are not a church. The term "movement" more accurately describes who the Navigators are. Like-minded Christian men and women who have a passion to know Jesus more intimately and to make Him known to others. However, in the church arena the Navigators have various ministries that work closely with churches in carrying out the task of advancing the Gospel. Additionally, many Navigator ministry leaders serve in leadership roles in their respective churches.
Q: Are the Navigators affiliated with a specific church?
No, the Navigators is an inter-denominational ministry, meaning we serve students from all denominational backgrounds and none at all. We do not promote the ministry of any particular local church, though we do encourage our students to participate in a local church where the Scriptures are taught and the sacraments administered.
Q: I've never heard of The Navigators before.
The Navigators is a well-known and well-respected international ministry among those in evangelical circles, whose principal aim is to help people know Christ and make Him known. The Navigators explicitly affirm all these teachings in their Statement of Belief, and base their ministry and teaching on the authority of Scripture alone, and they encourage members to think, speak, and live openly before God and all people.
Q: Why are you called "The Navigators"?
The ministry began over seventy-five years ago as an outreach to sailors in the San Diego area. "The Navigators" seemed like a catchy enough name for that kind of outreach, and it still says a lot about what we do on campuses and in communities. We help people find a route into relationship with God through Christ and encourage them to stay that path throughout life.
Q: What makes The Navigators distinct?
A cornerstone of the Navigators is knowing the worth of an individual. We place a particular emphasis on person-to-person ministry. Jesus commissioned His church to "go into all the nations and make disciples ... teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you." (Matthew 28:19). It's hard to make disciples in large groups. There's no one-size-fits-all approach to learning all that Jesus commanded! So, The Navigators help individuals grow as Jesus' disciples and encourage them to keep passing on the things they've learning.
Q: Where are the Navigators headquarters?
The international office is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The website address is Navigators.org.
We mean that we will want you to make intentional choices to not “clump together with other Christians” but to do all you can – where you work, where you live and where you play – to move into relationships with those who don’t know Christ so that you can be used by God, at the right times, to bring them the hope of the gospel. Most students and professionals in their twenties are not flocking to the churches of America. But most of them would be willing to become friends with a co-worker or a neighbor or a team-mate who takes an interest in them! We are praying that those who are part of the Collegiate Navigators will be used by God to live out and share the good news of Jesus with many in their normal sphere of influence, most of whom will not be reached any other way.
More than a curriculum there will be a set of resources that you, your fellow students and your Mentor can look through and decide to use for group or individual study.
The TJCNavs meet as a group called NavNight – likely once a week – sometimes more often if that is what the group agrees upon. Bible studies will meet separate as smaller groups or individuals prefer. If you desire, your Mentor will also be available to meet with you to pursue a discipling relationship if you're ready to build maturity in your Christian life. This is called one-to-one mentoring or discipling.
Q: Can i bring my friends?
Yes, by all means! In fact we encourage you to share your involvement with the Navs and invite others who are interested.
Q: So how do I get involved?
Peruse this website to become familiar with the Navigators as a whole and the collegiate ministry at Tyler Junior College. Check the Events & Activities page for the next meeting. You may also want to "Like" our Facebook page to keep abreast of all updates to our ministry. To visit with someone immediately, click here to submit a contact request.
Wherever Navigators minister they emphasize the importance of spiritual growth .... living like Jesus among the lost. One powerful demonstration of a Christ-like life is an attitude of thankfulness. The Apostle Paul highlighted how important thankfulness is: "So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness."(Colossians 2:6,7)