Norway
From Bible Study to National Movement: Navigators in Norway
The Navigators ministry in Norway began in 1955 when Dan Piatt, a regional Navigator leader, arrived to help train counsellors for the Billy Graham meetings. During his time in Norway, he met Grethe and Dagfinn Sæther and spent many hours studying the Bible with them. These meetings profoundly impacted the young couple and led them to full-time ministry.
Grethe, a trained teacher, and Dagfinn, who worked in a watchmaker’s business, became the first Navigators in Norway. In 1957, they formally launched the ministry, which was later registered as an organization in 1977.
Over the decades, the Navigators in Norway have built a faithful legacy of relational discipleship. Today, the ministry continues in Oslo, Bergen, and Trondheim, with ongoing work among students, families, and professionals. A national family camp is held annually, providing a space for spiritual growth and connection.
Olav Humlebrekke
Olav serves as the Country Leader for the Navigators in Norway. He is married to Ingvill, and they live in Voss with their two sons. Olav first encountered the Navigators as a student at the Norwegian School of Economics in Bergen, where he was invited to read the Bible one-on-one with a Navigator. That simple invitation marked the beginning of his journey into relational discipleship and leadership.
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