On the eve of launching the Alongsider Course, Phil Boydell reflects on a vision that has shaped Navigators UK for more than 70 years and invites us to play our part in it today.

Fruit in Action: Self-Control

Lisa White, City Collective Leader in Leicester, explores what a viral chocolate challenge taught her about self-control and why this fruit grows best through God’s strength and the support of others. This is part of our series on the fruit of the Spirit (featuring artwork by Daniel White).

Shei-Lin, an alongsider working in education, reflects on finding God’s gentle strength in difficult conversations, challenging relationships and everyday life. This is part of our series on the fruit of the Spirit (featuring artwork by Daniel White).

Siku Kasongo, who serves with Navigators Zambia, tells an alongsider story that shows why faithfulness is less about perfection and more about simply keeping on showing up.

Phil Watson, author of the Change Ready discussion guide series, reflects on four practical expressions of goodness in action from Paul’s letter to the Philippians. This is part of our series on the fruit of the Spirit (featuring artwork by Daniel White).

Ash Leighton Plom, an ordained minister specialising in chaplaincy, coaching and therapy, reflects on how kindness is an expression of God’s grace that enlarges our capacity to love others. This is part of our series on the fruit of the Spirit (featuring artwork by Daniel White).

Google tells me that patience as a fruit of the Spirit (translated as ‘forbearance’ in the NIV) means being slow to anger and enduring harsh treatment or provocation without retaliating or seeking revenge. Older translations often use the word ‘longsuffering’.

Jonny is a Navigator who works with adults with additional needs and their families. He reflects on what people with learning disabilities and mental health challenges can teach us about peace. This is part of our series on the fruit of the Spirit (featuring artwork by Daniel White).

Daniel White, a disciple-maker based in Leicester, reflects on how authentic joy grows through vulnerability, friendship and life with Jesus.

Nay Dawson, founder of Passion for Evangelism, reflects on how love transforms our relationships and points people to Jesus. This is part of our series on the fruit of the Spirit.

Daniel White introduces a series about how God has grown the fruit of the Spirit in ordinary Christians whilst they walk alongside others with a reflection on the hidden work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

Steve Bannister unpacks how entering, living in and extending God’s Kingdom can shape our everyday lives and our impact on others.