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Over the course of over 90 years of ministry, The Navigators has reached out to bring the gospel to people in over 100 countries from every walk of life. Wherever the Good News of Jesus Christ goes, lives are changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overview of The Navigators<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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FOUNDING:<\/strong> The Navigators was established in Southern California in 1933 by lumberyard worker Dawson Trotman after he saw the potential of reaching the world through discipleship. The Navigators is dedicated to training and walking with believers who will in turn train and walk with others in following Christ through authentic, purposeful relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT:<\/strong> Joe Maschhoff<\/p>\n\n\n\n

U.S. PRESIDENT:<\/strong> Marvin Campbell<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MOTTO:<\/strong> To know Christ, make Him known, and help others do the same\u00ae<\/sup><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

STATEMENT OF CALLING:<\/strong> To advance the gospel of Jesus and His Kingdom into the nations through spiritual generations of laborers living and discipling among the lost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SCOPE:<\/strong> More than 4,600 staff members of 70 nationalities serve in more than 100 countries, over 170 languages, and among 220 peoples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Navigators are followers of Jesus who are equipped to disciple students, military personnel, businessmen and women, church leaders, inner-city families, and new believers from all walks of life to follow Christ as they navigate through life. You can view our complete list of ministries here: Navigators Ministries<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Navigators founder, Dawson Trotman, developed classic spiritual growth tools like The Wheel<\/a>, which describes a balanced Christian life, and The Topical Memory System<\/a>, a Bible verse memorization program, both of which are still used today by Navigators around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 1953, Glen Eyrie Camp and Conference Center<\/a> has served as The Navigators international \u201chome.\u201d Centered around a Tudor castle built by the founder of Colorado Springs, Glen Eyrie hosts more than 350 spiritual-growth retreats and conferences each year. Eagle Lake Camp<\/a> serves 2,700-plus campers annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since its inception in 1975, NavPress<\/a>, The Navigators publishing ministry, has been a distinguished Bible and book publisher. Described as Discipleship Inside Out, NavPress’ life-changing messages transform relationships, character, service, and influence. The Message<\/a>, a translation of the Bible in modern English by Eugene Peterson, has sold almost 5 million copies and continues to be one of the most popular Bibles on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Media Contacts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For media inquiries, please contact:<\/strong>
Chris Muller, Vice President of Communications: (719) 594-2268<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or write info@navigators.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before reposting or reprinting material from this website, please read the Website Terms of Use<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For media inquiries about Glen Eyrie Conference Center<\/a> or Eagle Lake Camps<\/a>, please call (719) 272-7458.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For media inquires about NavPress<\/a>, please call (719) 531-3560.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Recent Press Releases<\/h2>\n\n\n
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NavPress Celebrates the Release of\u00a0\u2018The Message Women\u2019s Devotional Bible,\u2019\u00a0Five Years in the Making<\/a><\/h4>This fall,\u00a0after a careful editorial and production process spanning\u00a0nearly five\u00a0years,\u00a0NavPress\u00a0(a business ministry of\u00a0The Navigators)\u00a0celebrated the release of\u00a0The Message Women\u2019s Devotional Bible. Continue Reading<\/a> <\/div>\n <\/article>\n
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The Navigators Collegiate Mission Establishes 26 New Campus Ministries<\/a><\/h4>With ministries on nearly 200 college campuses around the United States, The Navigators Collegiate Mission is reaching students with the gospel during one of the most formative seasons of their lives. Continue Reading<\/a> <\/div>\n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n