In late June to early July, Abbey Johnson and I led a team of eight New Zealand university students on a mission trip to Fiji. God’s hand was evident in every step of our journey, from the moment we began …
Planes, Buses, Boats, and Taxis
After twenty-four hours of exhausting travel via planes, buses, and a boat, we arrived in Labasa on Vanua Levu in Norther Fiji, where Fiji Navigators couple Gabby and Anna warmly greeted us. As I got to know them over the …
My God is Big Enough!
‘Mālō e lelei.’ My name is Tapuakiloua Stewardship Ione. I was born and grew up in Tonga, and it was never in my mind that God would use me to preach His good news in Fiji. When I considered going …
Called to Your Neighbourhood
A four-point action plan to build a faithful presence in your neighbourhood These ideas are prayer prompts for starting something new or needing encouragement and refreshment in an existing situation. Do it together with a friend if it feels daunting …
On Mission In A Local Community
Andrew and Kate Smith* wanted to intentionally be present among the lost in their neighbourhood, but they needed a team. They met the Halls* and were encouraged by a shared vision. After prayer and conversation, the Smiths accepted the Halls’ …
North Shore Network
A network of post-career people with a long association with The Navigators and one another lives on Auckland’s North Shore. The dozen people have friendships spanning as many as 50 years—friends and fellow travellers. They have journeyed through stages of …
Being ‘Good’ Neighbours
We seek to extend Christ’s love to our neighbours through our semi-regular family game nights. These gatherings, attended by a diverse group of adults in their 30s or 40s, including Christians and non-Christians, serve as a platform for fostering deeper …
Ashton’s Story
When we talk about walking with God in this new stage of life, we’re talking about not looking back on one’s life and saying “university was the time when I grew the most in my walk with the Lord.” Rather, …
Prayerful Workers for The Kingdom
As a thought exercise, a mentor recently challenged Aislinn and I to consider what we could do to ensure the failure of our ministries and suggested that failing to pray would be near the top of the list. Since then, …