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The Road to Freedom: Western Culture 9

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery… You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. For the entire ...

An Easter Reflection

By Grant Dibden "To me it makes as much sense as bunny rabbits handing out chocolate eggs ..." Easter in Australian society is thought of as a holiday time.  And many – most? – people don’t understand the significance of Easter, and often they don’t want to. A local Eastern Sydney ...

Pursuit of Holiness, The - Study Guide

Jerry Bridges THE PURSUIT OF HOLINESS (Study Guide) Holiness should mark the life of every Christian. But holiness often is hard to understand. In 12 lessons in this companion study guide to The Pursuit of Holiness by Navigator author Jerry Bridges, you can discover the Bible's guidelines for ...

Remembering the Sacrifice - Anzac Day 2025

John 15:13 (NLT) ~ "There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends."  Grant Dibden reminds us of the sacrifice many have made for the sake of our nation. Men and women laying down their lives for family, friends, country. In this video, he highlights two individuals ...

God's Word Impacting Young Hearts

By Rob Allen (with Angie Allen), Queensland Labouring Community, first published in Compass Winter 2024 issue. Angie and I thank God for having the opportunity to share God’s message of love and hope through His Word with young people over the decades. Many are under enormous social, ...

2024 - June - The Bible Meta-Narrative

During our Mid-Year training, the Rev Dr Graham Cole led us through some sessions on the biblical meta-narrative, which helped equip us with biblical themes to “out-narrate” our cultures’ stories and show how our deepest aspiration and desires are fulfilled, and that the Bible makes the ...

An Alien View of God: Western Culture 1

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now ...

Conformity and Challenge: Western Culture 2

I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world. My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. They are not of the world, even as I am not of it. Sanctify them by the truth; ...

Spiritual Decline: Western Culture 3

As the deer pants for streams of water,     so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.     When can I go and meet with God? Ps 42:1,2 The prophet Isaiah had a vision of heavenly creatures declaring: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the ...

Viewing Human Achievement: Western Culture 4

   “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty;     the whole earth is full of his glory.” Is 6:3 Each day we are surrounded by people’s incredible achievements. We can purchase almost any food at any time of the year, we have social welfare systems that assist in times of ...

Beyond the Age of Reason: Western Culture 5

“For My thoughts are not your thoughts,  Nor are your ways My ways,” declares the Lord. “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways And My thoughts than your thoughts". Isaiah 55:8-9 Western culture has made a sharp distinction between ...

The Good Life: Western Culture 8

Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s ...

Meditation: Western Culture 10

Some of my strongest childhood memories come from the times I spent on my uncle’s dairy farm. The heat of summer, the cooling of the milk refrigeration room, the sound and smell of the cows. I would seeing them constantly chewing and later learnt they had 4 stomachs and were often “chewing ...

Lest We Forget - Anzac Day 2022

By Grant Dibden You can learn a lot about a country from the people or events they celebrate in their monuments. In the USA there’s a great bronzed statue of Abraham Lincoln sitting in his mighty marble temple in Washington. Down the street is a thirty foot statue of Thomas Jefferson. In ...

101 Ways to Reach Your Community

By Steve Sjogren Is there a way we can share the gospel without being able to preach like Paul? You may not be a gifted evangelist, but you do have the gift of servanthood. Sjogren offers simple ways you can use that gift to reach your community with God's love. Discover 101 simple, effective ...

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Nurturing Those In Our Community

A story from one of our Melbourne Communities, first published in Compass, Autumn 2019 Cheny* (not her real name) first joined our group two and a half years ago. Reading Scripture was a first for her. She said, “If God exists, I’m afraid of Him and so I’ll ignore Him.” But Cheny loved ...

LifeChange Series: John

Who was Jesus—a wise teacher? A prophet? A fake? During Jesus’ lifetime, few understood His mission as the Light of the world. But the truth is unfolded for us centuries later through the eyes of one of His most beloved disciples. Since biblical times, John’s portrait of Jesus has drawn ...

LifeChange Series: Acts

How did the church explode from a tiny group to a worldwide force in just a few years? After Jesus left His followers with a mission, the Spirit of God moved mightily through them to fulfill it. Luke’s account of how the gospel was carried from Jerusalem to Rome—despite every conceivable ...

LifeChange Series: Ephesians

How can we live more authentic lives? Christian community can be difficult to navigate. We are called to live in unity with other Christians, but that is sometimes easier said than done. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians addresses hypocrisy, unity, and other key issues the church still struggles ...

LifeChange Series: James

Growing in God takes work We don’t wake up wise, and faith is not a reflex. James, a pastor in biblical times, recognized this as he wrote the book of James. His letter confronts the confidence we place in our own capacity for wisdom and faith. He challenges us to instead receive God’s ...

Your Deepest Dream

JOSEPH CASTLEBERRY Everyone wants to live a rich, satisfying life, but according to author Joseph Castleberry, the only way for that to happen is for us to discover and live out our deepest dreams. Many books on personal fulfillment help people identify their goals and objectives, but Your ...

Soul Guide

BRUCE DEMAREST Identity. Purpose. Hearing God. Direction. Relationships. Life is a journey and the path is rarely straight and smooth. On the way, we must make a myriad of decisions on career, marriage, ministry, lifestyle and more. How do we know which path to take? We need a wise guide with a ...

Th1ink LifeChange: James - A Double-Edged Bible Study

THE NAVIGATORS Growing in God takes work. We don’t wake up wise, and faith is not a reflex. James, a pastor in biblical times, recognised this as he wrote the book of James. His letter confronts the confidence we place in our own capacity for wisdom and faith. He challenges us to instead ...

101 Best Small Group Ideas

Discipleship Journal's 101 Best Small Group Ideas IF YOU'RE A SMALL-GROUP LEADER, YOU'LL LOVE THIS COLLECTION GLEANED FROM YEARS OF THE BEST DISCIPLESHIP JOURNAL ARTICLES ON STIMULATING GROWTH IN SMALL GROUPS. This isn't just a book on small-group theory-it's a hands-on resource loaded with ...

John Ridgway - The Influence of One Man

A Tribute by Robin Dennis “The least one shall become a thousand and the smallest one a mighty nation” ~ Isaiah 60:22 I was working in Canberra at Parliament House and living in one of the many public servant hostels, Lawley House, which had two sections – the old and the new. Newcomers ...

Resilience in the Gospel

By Ian McIntosh, first published in Compass Winter issue 2022 What do you think about when you hear the word resilience? TV interviews with disaster victims or soldiers fighting a David and Goliath battle? Relational conflict? People battling their personal demons relating to themselves, others ...

God is Enough for Me

By Kendrea Dibden, Sydney Labouring Community As a teacher, I know the importance of intentional reflection and analysis to be aware of strengths and shortcomings. Reflexive practice in order to be constantly improving. As a believer this has been a vital part of my walk with the Lord as well. ...

Knowing God

By Scott Brown In the Autumn issue of the Compass, Mike Johnson clearly laid out a few simple and crucial rules to follow when reading and studying the Bible in order to interpret it accurately. If you haven’t read that article on How to Read the Bible Better, I recommend you give it a read ...

How Can God Love Me So?

By Lindsey Swartzentruber I want to try to tell you some of who God has revealed Himself to be this year. There have been three significant stressors in my life this year which have all led me to various ends of my strength. I have been mentally exhausted with no other ideas, no backup plans and ...

For the Sake of the Nations

By Scott Brown If you closed your eyes and imagined what it means to embrace something or someone, I wonder what you might envision. Does the word embrace invoke ideas of a friendly smile and an arm over your shoulder? Or perhaps it stirs notions of a warm and hardy handshake. For me, ...

The Power of God's Word From Neighbours to Nations

By an Australian Navigators Labourer Our neighbourhoods are a wonderful place to advance the gospel. My friend, on numerous occasions, has met neighbours from differing cultures with different exposure to Jesus and the Scriptures. With great regularity, I hear how she shares the Scriptures with ...

Jesus

Jesus the Man Jesus is the central figure in Christianity. He was and is the most effective and compelling leader in all of recorded history. He was born into a lower class family to a teenage mum and worked as a carpenter until aged 30. But then He took 12 ordinary blokes – fishermen and tax ...

Community-based Evangelism

By Fran Johnson, Melbourne Labouring Community, first published in Compass, Summer 2021 What if we prayed for 21 days for our city? What if twenty or so Navigators focused prayer for 21 days on their city? Do you think it would have an impact for theadvance of the Gospel? Wanting to seek the ...

A Trip to Marysville

By Paul Bailey, Monash Uni Student Ministry On Thursday June 23, the Monash Navigators organised our first ever road trip to Marysville with students: ten pre-believers and nine believers. We never thought we would get a place where we would be able to take students out for a trip. As we ...

Next Door to Everywhere ... in Brisbane!

By Luke Midena, National Leadership Team The National Leadership Team met with the National Council on the first weekend of April to hear from God's Word, pray, study Job, and plan and discuss this year's priorities. Luke gives us a glimpse into what's happening in one of our communities – ...

Our Staff Job Studies

From Grant Dibden We had a wonderful time considering several of our staff Job studies during the year. It is such a packed book and we were challenged as we reflected back over the whole book, its themes and big lessons as part of our final study time. The book of Job explores why God ...

Easter Thought

By Grant Dibden The year has been a bit of a blur. I got started in earnest after Australia Day, had trips to Brisbane, Sydney and Tasmania, and an early Easter. But what really makes it a blur is my father-in-law’s death twelve days after diagnosis. Arthur’s death puts things into ...

Growing in Godliness

By Thomas Bielenberg, first published in Compass Summer issue 2023 What would you say if asked, “What is godliness?” You might think that godliness is good conduct, or bearing the fruit of the Spirit – love, joy, peace, patience, etc. But godliness is more than that, as I thankfully ...

Mark Bible Study

By Luke Midena, with Scott Brown, for the National Council In our Staff Bible studies this year, we continued to explore how Jesus made disciples in Mark’s gospel. Here are a few insights. Jesus was not simply teaching his disciples but training them, and a core focus of their training was ...

How to Read the Bible Better

By Mike Johnson, Melbourne Labouring Community (First published in Compass Autumn 2024) Have you ever thought you understood what someone was saying but, without the full picture, made a complete muddle of their meaning? I have, and it’s embarrassing. God speaks through His Scriptures and, ...

Prayer Begins With Relationship

By Cynthia Hyle Bezek Connection and communication are vital in relationships, but what about in your relationship with God? Is it more of a duty than a delight? In this 6-session Bible study, the first in a series from Pray! Resources, you'll discover greater joy and intimacy in your most ...

Mind for Missions, A

By Paul Borthwick 10 Ways to Build Your Vision Discover 10 building blocks for sensitising yourself or your small group to needs of missions. From prayer and giving to current events and lifestyle choices, learn practical ways of sharpening your world vision, growing your concern for missions, ...

The Word

The Word Hand The sovereign, majestic, all powerful, all knowing, all wise, all loving, present everywhere, creator, redeemer God speaks to us today through His word. It is, therefore, hard to overstate the importance of the Word of God! One of our proven resources is the “Word Hand”. It shows ...

Going Deeper in the Essentials Studies

Study 1 – God: Who Is He? God is the ultimate reality! Building His Kingdom is entirely His idea, for His purpose, using His power and for His glory! Therefore, we MUST be aligned with His heart, His mind and His Spirit. That means having a God-focused culture is essential. In this study we ...

What God Does When Men Pray

WC PEEL Written for men, this study challenges you to go deeper with God. Whether you are new to prayer or a veteran warrior, you will find encouragement, inspiration, and practical tips on how you can get together and affect your world through prayer. Discover: God’s open invitation to ...

How Can a Good God Let Bad Things Happen

MARK TABB In a world where tragedy and catastrophe strike daily, God's people pray for blessings but feel abandoned. Author Mark Tabb takes readers through the story of Job to show that God has not forsaken us. Readers of all ages will discover an honest, compassionate view of the reason ...

Going Deeper in the Essentials

God must be the focus of all that we do. We want to deepen our relationship with Him by growing our understanding of the Scriptures and through prayer. We want to encounter God; to know Him, not only to know about Him. "Going Deeper in the Essentials" is a series of seven comprehensive Bible ...

Connecting

PAUL D STANLEY & J ROBERT CLINTON The Mentoring Relationships You Need to Succeed in Life We are all interdependent on each other, which is why connecting with others plays such an indispensable role in healthy development. Having access to the wisdom, experience, vision, and direction of ...

Insider Workbook, The

JIM PETERSEN & MIKE SHAMY Bringing the Kingdom of God into Your Everyday World Learn to see your relationships with your family, neighborhood, and workplace through kingdom eyes. Discover practical ways to overcome the obstacles to outreach and deal with fear, isolation, busyness and feelings ...

Meditation: The Missing Link

By R. B. Ewers, first published in "The Compass", November 1984 A Christian said to me recently, "I read my Bible each day, but it doesn't seem to make much difference to my life." This honest statement could be true for many Christians. When we consider all that the Word of God claims to do ...

Practicing God's Presence

ROBERT ELMER For centuries, the sayings of Brother Lawrence, a seventeenth-century monk, have shown believers how to follow and live like Christ. Now a new generation can discover the joy of practicing the presence of God with this updated version.

Inside Out

LARRY CRAB If you want a more vital union with God, a richer relationship with others, and a deeper sense of personal wholeness, learn how to look inside yourself and discover how God works real, liberating change when you live from the inside out. Packed with new and compelling insights, this ...

2:7 Series, Book 2 Deepening Your Roots in God's Family

DEEPENING YOUR ROOTS IN GOD'S FAMILY - THE 2:7 SERIES Book 2  When a tree takes root, burrowing deep into the soil, it’s not long before the action is mirrored about ground. New branches shoot out. Green, healthy leaves appear. Even the trunk grows sturdier, more storm-resistant. And so it ...

Gospel For Real Life, The

Jerry Bridges WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES THE GOSPEL MAKE? The gospel of Jesus Christ is the door to eternal life, but what difference does it make once we’re inside God’s kingdom? Jerry Bridges says the gospel is the very lifeblood of our walk with God. It is the key to our salvation, for sure, ...

Transforming Power of the Gospel, The

Jerry Bridges  For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21 DISCOVER THE REAL POWER BEHIND SPIRITUAL GROWTH. The apostle Paul wrote that we are to be transformed, but for many Christians, figuring out how ...

J. I. Packer Classic Collection, The

Daily Readings for Your Spiritual Journey Named by Time magazine as one of the 25 most influential evangelicals in America, Oxford-trained theologian and author J. I. Packer has helped Christians around the world discover the wonder, glory, and joy of knowing God personally. Now you can have the ...

Reading the Bible with Heart & Mind

Tremper Longman III WARNING: THIS BOOK COULD CHANGE THE WAY YOU READ THE BIBLE FOREVER. As God’s written Word to us, the Bible is the single most powerful agent for transforming our lives. But too often our Bible reading becomes routine and fails to engage our hearts as well as our ...

Gentle Art of Discipling Women, The

Dana Yeakley The Gentle Art of Discipling Women: Nurturing Authentic Faith in Ourselves and Others Discipleship is a responsibility of every believer, yet many of us avoid doing it because we don’t know where to start. The Gentle Art of Discipling Women provides a framework for ...

LifeChange Series: Luke

From Longing to Belonging We all fear being left out, being exposed as outsiders. Jesus constantly encountered people—like us—who were longing to belong. Luke himself was an outsider to Jesus’ community, and yet there he found a new family and a new future. In his Gospel, we discover how ...

LifeChange Series: Romans

What does Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection mean for my life, death, and resurrection? In Romans, Paul—one of Christianity’s first theologians—sets out to answer that question. Tracing numerous threads through the Old Testament, Paul shows how Jesus’ death on the cross draws ...

LifeChange Series: Hebrews

With Jesus giving us a complete picture of who God is, we can live faithfully and confidently. The letter to the Hebrews reinforces how Jesus’ life on earth can help us look forward to the life God promises. This foundational and deeply impactful letter encourages us to have confidence in ...

LifeChange Series: Revelation

Gain insight into one of the Bible’s most complex books. The book of Revelation can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. In this LifeChange study, you can dig deep into the final book of the Bible and understand it as John’s first readers would have. Trace Revelation’s expansive ...

What the Bible Actually Says About Money

Scott Morton Does God Want You to be Wealthy? It is said that the Bible has over 2000 verses about money, but does it say you are out of God’s will if you are not wealthy? Most of us have strong opinions about money, but let’s admit our opinions originated from parents, church or our ...

Onyekachi: Hope for the Hopeless

Okorie Kalu As a boy, Okorie Kalu faced destitution, civil war, and cultural practices that scarred his family emotionally and physically. His future appeared grim, but God had other plans. Through God’s grace, the intervention of caring people, and personal determination, Okorie rose ...

Becoming a Woman Whose God is Enough

By Cynthia Heald No matter what a woman's age, circumstance, or level of spiritual maturity, author Cynthia Heald comes alongside and helps her lay aside her burdens and embrace the person she was created to be. As a woman grows toward peace with God, she will grow in the joys of loving others, ...

Pursuit of Holiness with Study Guide, The

Jerry Bridges This new edition replaces both The Pursuit of Holiness and the study guide by combining both resources into one volume! "Be holy, for I am holy," commands God. But holiness is something that is often missed in the Christian's daily life. According to Navigator author Jerry Bridges, ...

Funding Your Ministry

Scott Morton Whether you are experienced at fundraising or just starting out, Funding Your Ministry will help answer your questions and put you on the biblical path for recruiting and maintaining donor support. A Biblical Strategy to Finance Your Ministry How many potential missionaries ...

Different Kind of Tribe, A

By Rick Howerton Many churches still take a modern approach to small-group ministry, but the truth is we now live in a post-Christian world. Society’s definitions for family, spirituality, and even truth are different than they were ten years ago. In A Different Kind of Tribe, small-groups ...

Topical Memory System: Life Issues

By The Navigators No matter what questions you’re facing today, memorising Scripture will help you find your way. Developed by The Navigators, Topical Memory System (TMS) is a clear, simple and proven way to bring God’s Word into your mind and heart—so it’s always with you. As a result, ...

In His Image

JEN WILKIN Sometimes we ask What is God's will for my life? when we should really be asking Who should I be? The Bible has an answer: Be like the very image of God. By exploring ten characteristics of who God is-holy, loving, just, good, merciful, gracious, faithful, patient, truthful, ...

Life You Crave, The

JERUSHA CLARK Finding the Answers in a Multiple-Choice Life It’s possible to have the life you’ve always wanted―limitless energy, boundless strength, confident hope and assurance. In fact, it’s not just possible, it’s promised! To grab hold of a God-honoring, soul-satisfying life, we ...

Your Kingdom Come Vol 2

Your Kingdom Come: Equipping Laborers to Bless the Unreached People Groups of the World Today John Ridgway The kingdom of God is a spiritual domain unlike the physical frameworks that demarcate the various religions of the world, including Christianity. It is the eternal domain of the living ...

God Who Smokes, The

TIMOTHY STONER Scandalous Meditations on Faith Emergent theology is raising some of the most provocative and divisive questions in the church today. For some, these ideas embody the true spirit of the gospel, trading tired religion for authenticity and relevance. Others dismiss it as a heresy ...

Juggling Chainsaws on a Tightrope

THE NAVIGATORS Men have to juggle dozens of responsibilities all while walking a tightrope demanding spiritual and physical balance. Through this Bible study, learn to master the art of life and enjoy doing it. Cue the circus music "Hey, Jim, I'm going to need that TPS report by noon." [one ...

Message 100, The

EUGENE H PETERSON The Story of God in Sequence Here in The Message 100 is the whole Bible—every single, moving word of it—laid out in 100 readings and arranged to chronologically reflect the10.9 unfolding story. Move through it at your own pace, and discover how God may be moving right ...

Calm My Anxious Heart

LINDA DILLOW As women-whether single women, married women, moms, grandmothers-we worry a lot. We worry about our children, our friends, our careers, our families, our spouses-and the list goes on. We want to be content and trust God with our worries, but it's a struggle to let go and free ...

Life Verse

DAVID EDWARDS The Life Verse experience helps readers see the broad themes of Scripture and overlay them on the themes of their own lives. From there, author David Edwards invites readers deeper into Scripture to find their personal life verse and to understand the richness of its context and ...

Prayer on Fire

FRED HARTLEY Watch what happens when the Holy Spirit takes hold of your prayer life! How's your prayer life? You routinely connect with God in prayer, but you long for something more. You deeply desire a fresh encounter with the blazing presence of God. But how do you get there? PRAYER ON FIRE ...

Friendship Counseling

KEVIN D HUGGINS What Can I Say? When a friend's in pain, what do you say? Do you stall and sputter, like a foot just landed in your mouth? Most of us grope for the right words, feeling unequipped for the task. But we don't need to respond that way. The words of a friend - your words - can ...

Better Than Happiness

GREG LAURIE The Search Ends Here. The quest for happiness is a universal pursuit, undertaken in countless ways and in a myriad of places. But what if there were something better than happiness? The Bible says there is - and it's available to us today. Drawing from Philippians, evangelist adn ...

Experience the Life Series: Lead As Jesus Led

BILL HULL & PAUL MASCARELLA Transformed Influence Book 5 of Experience the Life Series To lead as Jesus led, we must live in obedience to God. By becoming transformed leaders, we can be used by the Holy Spirit as instruments for influencing others for the kingdom. In this last book of the ...

Trusting God With My What-Ifs and Whys

LINDA DILLOW Women worry a lot. They worry about their children, their friends, their careers, their families, their spouses―the list could go on and on. Yes, they want to be content and trust God with their worries, but it’s a struggle to let go and find freedom from the burden of ...

Starting Over

THOMAS WHITEMAN & RANDY PETERSEN A Step-by-Step Guide to Help You rebuild Your Life After a Break-up You are not over when your relationship ends. If you've recently gone through a divorce or relational breakup, you know how difficult it is to recover your sense of identity, balance, and ...

Give at the Melbourne Fundraising Dinner

Thank you for coming to the Melbourne Fundraising dinner. We invite you to prayerfully consider giving to:   Jane Sheppard Paul Bailey Melbourne City Projects(Please select 'Melbourne City'from the 'Special Projects' list)  

People of Passion

The early followers of Jesus were called ‘people of the way’. This was long before the term ‘Christian’ was coined. Perhaps it came from Jesus’ words ‘I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life' (John 14:6). People of Passion* is here to help you on your way, following Jesus, The Way. It ...

G'day from Melbourne - an update

By Mike Johnson, Melbourne Labouring Community  Intercession for the people of our city has been a primary goal for us this year. Beginning with God, we then attempt to pray for the people and great needs of our city based on our meditation on the character and attributes of God. Using ...

People of Passion

The early followers of Jesus were called ‘people of the way’. This was long before the term ‘Christian’ was coined. Perhaps it came from Jesus’ words ‘I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life' (John 14:6). People of Passion* is here to help you on your way, following Jesus, The Way. It ...

Serving Faithfully No Matter the Response

By Dave and June Sparks This term our church has been studying the book of Jeremiah. He was given a message from God that he was told the people wouldn’t want to hear.  He was told he would suffer while bearing that message, but the Lord also promised to strengthen and embolden him for the ...

Easter Reflection - The Coming of the King

By Grant Dibden What Christ's triumphal entry means for us Easter is the most important time of year for Christians as we reflect even more deeply on Jesus' death and resurrection. As I have reflected on Christ, I hope to share some thoughts from scripture to encourage you. As Jesus approached ...

Feeling "small"

By Scott Brown, Sydney Labouring Community When was the last time you felt small? Was it among the foothills of the Rockies or standing on the coastline with nothing but water in view? Perhaps it was staring up at the brilliance of the night sky overflowing with stars. For me, it was in the ...

Your Questions Answered - Men's Workers Group

Robert Walterson is a member of the Navigators Men’s Workers Group in Canberra. We asked him to tell us a bit about the group and how it has helped shape his growth. How did you get involved in this group? I got involved with Australian Navigators in 2018 at ANU’s Orientation Week. I ...

No Greater Love

By Grant Dibden The Navigators ministry started in the 1930s, when Dawson Trotman began to work with sailors in the US Navy. Daws spent many hours praying, studying the Bible, and memorising Scripture with a sailor, Les Spencer. Les in turn discipled one of the shipmates, and soon the two men ...

Your Questions Answered - A Heart for Missions

Jonathan Greete is a member of our Sydney Labouring Community. We wanted to get to the heart of why he would go on a mission with Australian Navigators. Why do you have a heart for missions? Jesus’ parting words were to tell his disciples that they would be his witnesses from Jerusalem to ...

Your Questions Answered - Navigator Discipleship

Fran Johnson from our Melbourne Labouring Community answers some of your questions about Navigator discipleship. Why have you enjoyed Navigator discipleship, in group and individual settings? Navigator one-to-one discipleship began my spiritual transformation. I was quite broken spiritually ...

Called to Follow the Fruit

By Tim Mapperson, Melbourne Labouring Community It was mid-June. Stepping out into the cold winter night, we closed the door for the last time. We had been meeting at this Community Centre in Carlton for many years as a campus ministry. Tonight was to be our final night. This season was coming ...

Developing a Taste for God's Word

By Lindsey Swartzentruber, Canberra Labouring Community I have been trying to think of an analogy to explain the newest development with our students and I realised that, really, the closest thing is liver and brussels sprouts. Let me explain… Seven or eight years ago, my research led me ...

The Authority of the Word of God: A Pillar of Faith

By Grant Dibden, first published in Compass, Summer 2024. In Australia we live in a time characterised by shifting moral values and diverse worldviews. Popular culture tells us to look within to find out who we really are, to ‘be true to ourselves’, which is the key to living full and happy ...

Apprentices at the Australian National University

Canberra Labouring Community Update by the Swartzentrubers In response to the crowds of people Jesus saw as he ministered, he told his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into his harvest.” ...

Sydney Labouring Community Update Summer 2024

By Scott Brown "In that day you will ask nothing of me. Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full." - John 16:23–24 - If you've kept up ...