About Us
The Navigators at Arizona State University
Our Team
Rich & Katie Redel
Campus Director
Jonathan Scheelke
Staff in Training
Ariel Teo
Staff
Who We Are
The Navigators is a community of friends of all ages who want to know God and Jesus Christ, and who want to love and encourage each other while walking through life together. There are no prerequisites or specific affiliations required to participate in Navigators activities. We encourage you to come just as you are to enjoy friendship and community with us as we seek to understand who God is and why it matters.Thanks for checking out our group. We would love to invite you to connect with us. Please check out our events or contact pages."For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes... " Romans 1:16
What We Do
The Navigators ministry serves as an open door to share Jesus each year through life-on-life relationships, recreation, and discipleship. Our goal is to equip others with the skills and tools for them to advance the gospel wherever life leads.We believe that discipleship is friendship with a vision. The Navigators desire to come alongside, live life with you and to help you know Christ, make Him known, and help others do the same."As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace." 1 Peter 4:10
Who We Serve
We relate to you where you are at in life right now. We offer prayer groups, evangelism teams, women's and men's Bible study groups, Nav Nights (large group meetings), leadership training sessions, E-Team, Investigative Bible Conversations, outreach events (which usually include large amounts of food), and general fun activities (games, potlucks, hiking, biking, camping, baseball and football tournaments and outings, frisbee golf ,and bistro time, etc.)As we serve we want to love and encourage each other while walking through life together. There are no prerequisites or specific affiliations required to participate in Navigators activities. We encourage you to come just as you are to enjoy friendship and community with us as we seek to understand who God is and why it matters."Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many." Matthew 20:28
Why We Serve
Navigators ministries believes Jesus came so that everyone who believes in Him "may have life and have it abundantly" (John 10:10). People need this abundant life that God offers through Jesus. The heartbeat of The Navigators is discipleship. Jesus came alongside a few ordinary people at a pivotal point in history and walked with them so that they might know Him, and make Him known. Our goal is to be amongst those we serve. We desire to show them Christ's love in a truthful and powerful way, that will change their lives forever."We loved you so much that we shared with you not only God’s Good News but our own lives, too." 1 Thessalonians 2:8
Rich & Katie Redel | Donate
I, Rich, was born and raised in southern AZ, I came to Christ in college after my freshmen year when my roommate shared the gospel with me. I grew in my faith during college through getting really involved at my church, where I also met Katie. We decided to join the Navigators after college because of the emphasis on personal evangelism and discipleship. We have 3 little girls, Natalie, Aubreigh, and Madisen. We’ve been the directors of ASU Navs for eight years.
I’m excited to see how the gospel changes lives, not just initially releasing us from sin’s power and giving us an eternal hope, but the daily joy and purpose it gives.
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Rich & Katie Redel
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Jonathan Scheelke
I grew up in Utah as the youngest of 5 homeschooled pastors kids. I love to discuss theology and Biblical topics, play Spikeball, ice skate, play video games and watch Movies and TV shows! But being with people talking, laughing and sharing the joy of Christ is what I love the most in life.
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Jonathan Scheelke
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Ariel Teo
I graduated from ASU in May 2024 and was involved with the Navigators all four years of college. I enjoy sketching/painting, singing/playing the piano, working out, and doing life with my friends and family. I grew up in a Christian household, but the Navigators helped me turn my knowledge of God into a relationship with Him. I am excited to see people come to know the love of Jesus and I am thrilled to keep doing God’s work on campus!
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Ariel Teo
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