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Just an Ordinary Guy The Navigators ministry began in the 1930s, when a young California lumberyard worker caught a vision. After seeing the benefits of basic discipleship principles in his own life, Dawson Trotman wanted to teach them to others, echoing the call of 2 Timothy 2:2: "And the things ...

2021 - January - Community & Character

All the Notes and Power Points from this time can be downloaded from the bottom of the page. You can "enter full screen" video mode by clicking on icon to left of vimeo from the bottom right hand corner. Living and Discipling in a Western Culture ...

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 ...

2020 - June - Fundraising

Rob_Mahon PowerPoint presentation  Tweakable Story Telling Tips Updates Mahon & Coffing SMS after an appointment Admin Staff Training June 2020 All Fund Raising Training and Question time videos are below. You can "enter full screen" video mode by clicking on icon to left of ...

2021 - June - Fundraising, Generosity & Joy of the Lord

Training Videos by Rob Mahon Power Points from above Videos. Conviction & Keys Generosity of God Joy of the Lord       Luke Midena's talks are not available.

National Conference 2023

Being a Disciple and Making Disciples Who Make Disciples MESSAGES & TESTIMONIES "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey ...

A Double Miracle

The story of Jack and May Griffin as told to Margaret Mulholland Cooper, first printed in Decision Magazine, January, 1979 and reprinted in The Compass, Volume 2 No. 2, March, 1979.   ... we share a common birthday—April 12, 1959—when on a fine Sunday afternoon, we walked ...

Harvest Discipleship Series

The Australian Navigators are grateful to The Navigators (international) for allowing us the use of this valuable resource: https://www.navigators.org/resource/harvest-film-series/ Harvest is a five-part series of short films on discipleship. These videos focus on casting the vision, reaching ...

I Heard the Voices of Angels

Earlier this month, our National Director, Grant Dibden, and his wife, Jeanette, joined the Tonga Conference and celebrated 40 years of Navigator Ministry there. Here is just a snippet of what happened as shared by Grant... What an inspiring experience our trip to Tonga was! Not only did we ...

When Man Began to Call on God

TW HUNT When Man Began to Call on God traces the development of prayer in the Bible as God gradually unfolds His plan for a relationship with humanity. Respected author and prayer specialist TW Hunt takes you through the great prayers of the Bible, exploring how the key theme of God’s might ...

LifeChange Series: 1 Corinthians

Practical Instructions for Becoming Healthy Christians The Corinthian church was proud and prosperous. For them, the Apostle Paul had a stern reminder: Genuine spiritual maturity is found not through status and recognition but through faith, hope, and love. His practical instructions concerning ...

Our Calling, Values and Beliefs

Calling The Calling of the Navigators is: To advance the Gospel of Jesus and His Kingdom into the nations through spiritual generations of labourers living and discipling among the lost. Values Our Calling is rooted in the soil of the core values of Navigators: 1. The passion to know, ...

2020 - January - Living & Discipling in a Western Culture

You can "enter full screen" video mode by clicking on icon to left of Vimeo. Living and Discipling in a Western Culture Handout

Run the Race: The Intentional Process of Discipleship

Discipleship isn't something that happens overnight. There is a process. It takes time. Time and intention. This video, part of the Harvest Series that explores Discipleship, is by Dave Wirgau, and is useful as a tool in discipling and fanning the flame for disciple-making.  

Jim Downing Interviewed on Today with Megyn Kelly

One of our beloved Navigators, and close friend of Dawson Trotman, Jim Downing was interviewed and honoured on TV by Megyn Kelly in October 2017. As the airing of the interview was postponed a number of times, we were unable to post a link to this special tribute when it finally aired. Here it ...

Together Among, Our Vison for

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Our Navigator Family in the UK

By Jeanette Dibden Grant and I lived in England in 1989 and on the way there we travelled to Kenya. We were going to go on a safari camping trip but found ourselves in Nairobi and unable to hire a sleeping bag. Grant’s solution was to ring the Navigators (listed in the phone book – remember ...

From Grant to You

Dear Friend, Discipleship means many things to many people, and you can’t go to one verse and get the Bible’s definition of discipleship. Its root meaning is follower or pupil, a learner. Today we think of a learner as someone who wants to know what the teacher knows, but a biblical ...

Compass Feature: David Turner

Interview by June Sparks David Turner Reflects on Compass David Turner has been behind the scenes or at the helm of Compass for over 30 years. He’s seen its transition from no colour to two colour to four colour to full colour. Compass has always been about connecting with the Australian ...

God-talk, the Gospel and the Pub

By Luke Midena, first published in Compass Winter edition 2020 Friday afternoons at the ANU campus are a highlight of every week – I get to meet with a group of believing and unbelieving students at a pub, to  discuss life’s big questions around meaning, suffering, belief, freedom and ...

Foundations of Resilience

By Bruce Clarke. First published in Compass, Autumn 2022. The global pandemic has significantly changed our lives through lockdowns and restrictions affecting employment, relationships, travel, gatherings, sport, etc. We are cut off from so much of what is important to us as creative, social ...

An Appealing Message?

By Luke Midena, Canberra Labouring Community Is this an appealing message? This was a question asked by a young man in our discipleship training group over dinner recently. In an era where people crave authenticity and evidence of God’s power, Simon*— who has been battling significant ...

Insights from the Global Church

By Luke Midena The past few months have been unusually full of travel. While it’s been exciting, I’m looking forward to being home with family for the next while. I wanted to share some highlights from one of these recent trips. I had the privilege of attending the Lausanne Gathering in ...

The Bridge

Step 1 – God’s Love and His plan God created us in His own image to be His friend and to experience a full life assured of his love, abundant and eternal. Jesus said, “…I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” (John 10:10b) “…we have peace with God through ...

A Purpose Greater Than Myself

By John Ridgway, first printed in "Compass" Autumn 2003 God's purposes and plans are brilliant, extensive, unique, lavish and exceedingly glorious beyond our comprehension. As a young teenager growing up in Sydney, my parents brought me up in the ways of God and we attended church every ...

One-to-one: Matters of love and encouragement

By James Broad, first printed in Compass January 1986, Vol 9 No 1 The first seminar I ever attended on the subject of one-to-one ministry was in a car, in Derbyshire, on a rainy March day in 1967. There was only two of us in the car and the subjects covered were the importance of the individual ...

Homegoing - Ruth and John Ridgway

Ruth and John Ridgway were lifelong labourers for the Kingdom. In December 2021 and February 2022, respectively, they both went to be with their heavenly King. The Navigators (International) have posted tributes/articles about Ruth and John and their decades-long service for the sake of Christ. ...

Special Feature: God Bless You, Karen!

Our Time With Karen ... “Good morning, The Australian Navigators. Karen speaking!” For the last 35 years, Karen Woolley has been the face and the voice of The Australian Navigators. Like the Queen of England who has seen her nation through many Prime Ministers, Karen has worked with ...

Homepage

"To advance the Gospel of Jesus and His Kingdom into the nations through spiritual generations of labourers living and discipling among the lost!" Watch this video to find out more about "Our Calling" from President Emeritus, Mike Treneer.

Events and Resources

We would love to have you join us at our gatherings. Please visit our events page to know what is coming up in your city. If you are interested in exploring our resources, including books or bible study materials please visit our bookshop or free materials under downloads, articles and posts, ...

Claire Ling – What God should be like!

Claire Ling – What God should be like! from The Australian Navigators on Vimeo.

Navigators Passion - Transforming Lives Through The Word of God

Navigators Passion from The Australian Navigators on Vimeo.

Constitution

    THE AUSTRALIAN NAVIGATORS LIMITED ACN 001 294 677 ABN 26 001 294 677 A PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE AND NOT HAVING A SHARE CAPITAL   CONSTITUTION   Adopted 30 November 2016 with effect from 30 November 2016 PART 1 – Preliminary 1. The name of the ...

Navigators Passion - Loving Communities

Navigators Passion from The Australian Navigators on Vimeo.

Navigators Passion - The Truth and Power of God's Word

Navigators Passion from The Australian Navigators on Vimeo.

Bringing Joy, Hope and Healing Among Immigrants

Bringing Joy, Hope, and Healing Among Immigrants from The Australian Navigators on Vimeo.

Generations - Making Disciples for Jesus at Home and at Work

Generations- Making Disciples for Jesus at Home and at Work from The Australian Navigators on Vimeo.

Importing Gift Income & Contacts

1. How to import your Gift Income each month After your gift income is imported with no errors continue to step two to fix any items needing your attention.  (If the MPDX email gives you an import error message then follow instructions in the email.) Note: Each monthly import file sent with ...

Help & Training Resources

This is a US Navigators Intern Training on how to use MPDX and would be a good place to start. Topical Training Videos Quick Reference Guide Using MailChimp with MPDX Search MPDX Help database  if you don't find your answer in MPDX after clicking search Getting started with the ...

Healthy Heart & Mind Webinar - Canberra 2020

 Anxiety and Depression pdf Handling Anxiety pdf

Setup

1. How to create your MPDX Account Go to MPDX.org like the video states but you might need to create your account rather than sign in. You will be asked to connect your account to our Navigators system . When asked, use the credentials below : - Organization: The Navigators-Australia - ...

A Heart for the Whole Person in Ethiopia

A Heart for the Whole Person in Ethiopia from The Australian Navigators on Vimeo.

Tonga Generations

Tonga Generations from The Australian Navigators on Vimeo.

Omar and the Gospel in the Congo

Omar and the Gospel in the Congo from The Australian Navigators on Vimeo.

Modelling Authenticity and Relevance in Holland

Modeling Authenticity and Relevance in Holland from The Australian Navigators on Vimeo.

Faith and Courage in Central Europe

Faith and Courage in Central Europe from The Australian Navigators on Vimeo.

Deep Engagement with the Scriptures in Brazil

Deep Engagement with the Scriptures in Brazil from The Australian Navigators on Vimeo.

A Vital Movement of the Gospel in Mexico

A Vital Movement of the Gospel in Mexico from The Australian Navigators on Vimeo.

A Kingdom Worker Next Door in New Zealand

A Kingdom Worker Next Door in New Zealand from The Australian Navigators on Vimeo.

Generations - Mike Darnell

Generations Mike Darnell from The Australian Navigators on Vimeo.

Our Passion

Our Passion from The Australian Navigators on Vimeo.

NavMissions

NavMissions from The Australian Navigators on Vimeo.

Mobile Alongsider in Africa

Mobile Alongsider in Africa from The Australian Navigators on Vimeo.

Living Out Of Brokenness

Living out of Brokenness from The Australian Navigators on Vimeo.

Hope in the Midst of Despair

By Grant Dibden, first printed in "Compass", Winter 1999. Edited for this version. On 23 March 1991 our son Ian died the day before his first birthday. He had contracted bacterial meningitis and died within 24 hours of exhibiting his first symptoms. I think it was the hardest thing Jeanette and ...

Giving thanks even during lockdown

By Levi Swartzentruber 1 Thessalonians 5:18 says, “In everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” Let me share two reasons I have for giving thanks, even during COVID lockdowns. The first is the opportunity I have had to build into Aiden’s life. Aiden ...

Congo Ministry of the Navigators

Congo Ministry of the Navigators from The Australian Navigators on Vimeo.

Generations Australian

Generations Australian from The Australian Navigators on Vimeo.

Values Illustrated

Values Illustrated from The Australian Navigators on Vimeo.

Generations

Generations from The Australian Navigators on Vimeo.

Grant Dibden - Remembering the Sacrifice

In commemorating ANZAC Day this year—25 April—Grant Dibden, as Anglican Bishop to the Defence Force, shares about the sacrifice and spirit of the ANZACs and how ANZAC Day points to Jesus in a special short ...

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 ...

Calling Drawn Out

Calling Drawn Out from The Australian Navigators on Vimeo.

I Am A Generation

I Am A Generation from The Australian Navigators on Vimeo.

Hope in the Midst of Despair

Hope in the Midst of Despair from The Australian Navigators on Vimeo.

Harvest Ep. 1 - Casting the Vision of Discipleship

Casting the Vision of Discipleship - Harvest Episode 01 from The Australian Navigators on Vimeo. Courtesy of: https://www.navigators.org/resource/harvest-film-series/

Harvest Ep. 2 - To the Ends of the Earth

To the Ends of the Earth (The Archer Illustration) - Harvest Episode 02 from The Australian Navigators on Vimeo. Courtesy of: https://www.navigators.org/resource/harvest-film-series/

Labouring Together in the Nations

Enriching Your Marriage

A course developed by Doug and Geneve Utley This is a five-part plan to help you and your partner enrich your marriage. Remaining married is hard enough; statistics show about 50% of marriages end in divorce. When there are additional stressors, such as COVID-19 restrictions, vulnerabilities ...

Experience the Life Series: Love as Jesus Loved

BILL HULL & PAUL MASCARELLA Transformed Relationships Book 3 of Experience the Life Series The love that flows from your life is a reflection of your Christlike character. But what does that look like? By cultivating trust in your relationships, practicing the character of humility, and ...

Labouring Together

Partnering for the Nations

 

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 ...

Mentoring Millenials

DANIEL EGELER Leave a legacy with a generation longing for connection and meaning. The Millennial generation is unlike any other. Born after 1980, they don't know the world before computers, video games, or MTV. They are optimistic, desire rules and boundaries, and support tradition and values. ...

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 ...

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 ...

Experience the Life Series: Live as Jesus Lived

BILL HULL & PAUL MASCARELLA Transformed Character Book 2 of Experience the Life Series How do we put on the character of Christ? By living as Jesus lived, daily putting on the character of God and being filled with His presence. This second book in the Experience the Life Bible study series ...

Harvest Ep. 4 - Run the Race

Run the Race: The Intentional Process of Discipleship from The Australian Navigators on Vimeo. Courtesy of: https://www.navigators.org/resource/harvest-film-series/

Harvest Ep. 3 - The Role of Community in Discipleship

 The Role of Community in Discipleship - Harvest Episode 03 from The Australian Navigators on Vimeo. Courtesy of: https://www.navigators.org/resource/harvest-film-series/

Harvest Ep. 5 - Discouragement and Hope in Disciplemaking

 Discouragement and Hope in Disciplemaking - Harvest Episode 05 from The Australian Navigators on Vimeo. Courtesy of: https://www.navigators.org/resource/harvest-film-series/