40 YEARS WITH THE NAVIGATORS

This year marks the 40th year for me as a Navigator. Fresh off Navy active duty back in 1977, and having been helped significantly in my own walk with God through the local Nav ministry, I was invited to serve full time as the Nav Rep at the Norfolk naval base.  I accepted the position and have been at it ever since.  The first seven years I was single (and the photos reflect that in my choice of clothes); then Tina and I married in 1984 while in Newport, RI.

I have collected some photos from over the years ~ you can see them through the links below. Please take a look; you may find someone you know, or even yourself, in one of these!  :)

A KEY OBSERVATION
As I was reviewing our photos, I was struck by how much we did together beyond Bible study discussions and ministry oriented meetings: sports, work projects, meals together, trips, and having them join our family in our home. And we have entered into their lives: graduations, promotions, wingings, weddings, birthdays. We have sought to employ the "with him" principle from Mark 3:14,

"And He appointed twelve, so that they would be with Him..." 

We have done our best to follow Jesus' example by including people in our daily activities and priorities, in the normal flow of life. There they can see faith modeled and lived out in the flesh ~ both the good and the bad, trusting God to do His transforming work through us. Jesus is always our focus and our example.

Links to photos:

1977 - 1983   Norfolk (Navy) and Ft Eustis (Army)

1983 - 1993    Newport, RI/New Bedford, MA (Navy/Coast Guard)

1993 - 2003    Pensacola (military flight training)

2003 - 2017    Pennsylvania (community)


AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR PART OVER THE YEARS
We are grateful to God, and to those of you who have prayed for and financially invested in what we have trusted God to do over the decades. As you look over the photos you will see people whose lives have been impacted by your involvement with us. We value you as partners with us in our ministry.

NOTE: If you are interested in our current financial status and supporting our ministry, please click here.