A Brief History of The Navigators

The Navigators ministry began in 1933, when lumberyard worker Dawson Trotman taught Les Spencer, a sailor, many Christian principles that he found beneficial in his own life, as well as how to pass that training on to others. Today, The Navigators minister to people in over 100 countries, including many college campus ministries around the United States. We have over 600 staff at different colleges and universities. The Navigators College Ministry is a dynamic place where college students from all walks of life can grow deeper in Christ, study and learn from the Bible, and communicate their faith to others. Through Bible study and personal mentoring and discipleship, we not only help students study and apply God’s Word, but we also build lasting relationships. The Navigators College Ministry also develops strong community through fun, life-changing events like weekly meetings, conferences, and summer training programs. Through all these we hope to help students become more like Christ and advance His Gospel through the world. For more information on The Navigators’ history please click here.