The Calling, Values and Vision of the Navigators is all combined as one statement called The Core. It had its origins in a time when the various elements of the movement had been released to explore with God how they would work and then after many years came together to seek God for how it could be done together. Through what was seen as a miracle at the time, despite working in vastly different cultural contexts and having had much time to drift apart, it seemed that the Lord had led everyone to the same conclusions. It was possible with a significant degree of unity to produce the following statements.
The Calling Statement
To advance the gospel of Jesus and his kingdom into the nations through spiritual generations of labourers living and discipling among the lost.
Many organisations would affirm the first part of the calling statement. What we sense the Lord has asked of us in particular is the part following the word ‘through’.
As a parent invests in their children to prepare them to raise families of their own, we seek to go deep with a few who could invest in future generations.
This working with others is not done in an academic world. We live and disciple among those who are lost. That is people like us who are searching for more to life than they have and are looking for a spiritual home where they can thrive.
Our Core Values
The passion to know, love and become like Jesus Christ
The truth and sufficiency of the Scriptures for the whole of life
The transforming power of the gospel
The leading and empowering of the Holy Spirit
Expectant faith and persevering prayer rooted in the promises of God
The dignity and value of every person
Love and grace expressed among us in community
Families and relational networks in discipling the nations
Interdependent relationships in the Body of Christ in advancing the gospel
Many religious organisations are held together by a set of beliefs. We are held together by the Lord as we allow him to work in us. These values are a framework in which we can work together confident that if we are living these, then Jesus will be able to work in us and make us more like him.
Our Vision
We see a vital movement of the gospel, fuelled by prevailing prayer, flowing freely through relational networks and out into the nations. Workers for the kingdom are next door to everywhere!
What characterizes this movement? A heart for the whole person… climates of grace… compassion for the vulnerable and broken… sacrificial unity embracing diversity… cultural relevance and sensitivity… interdependence with others in the wider family of God… transformed men and women, fragrant with humility and the aroma of Christ.
They are marked by a deep engagement with and obedience to the Scriptures as the Word of God. They believe the promises of God. Both personally and in committed communities, they seek to know and pursue the purposes of God.
Labourers and leaders are emerging, with an increasing passion for Jesus Christ. They demonstrate faith and courage as they live and move among their friends and families. As spiritual parents, they model authenticity and relevance.
Ordinary people, in many walks of life, are joyfully leading integrated lives. They live as fruitful insiders among the lost. There is perseverance in the face of hardship and suffering. Around the world, many are coming to faith. As they become established in discipleship, some grow to be foundational for further generations. The gospel spreads naturally and powerfully, as believers share Christ… life upon life… family to family.
Crossing cultures into new cities and nations, teams of mobile pioneers intentionally proclaim and embody the good news of Jesus Christ, in such a way that transformed communities multiply. These communities are bringing joy and hope to their surrounding environments as relationships are healed and justice increases. Indeed, the lost and unreached burn in their hearts, as they move the gospel into the nations.
The leaders of this movement, developed and empowered for God’s service, live out a growing commitment to Christlikeness. They are dependent upon the Holy Spirit. New generations of leaders are emerging, rooted incarnationally in their local and national contexts. An international leadership community brings focus, alignment and energy to their movement. These leaders are clearly committed to long-term impact in generational ministry.