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Wanted: life-long labourers

Posted on February 26, 2010 | Filed Under News, People 

In 1980, Doug Erdmann, a young college graduate ventured to cross several continents to serve as a short-term Navigator missionary in Korea. He returned home two years later to work as a systems analyst while at the same time serving as a volunteer Navigator labourer at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. Two years later, he left his job to serve as a full-time Navigator staff pioneering a ministry on an Ivy League campus, Dartmouth College.

In 1989 in response to God’s call, Doug left his full-time Navigator staff member status to enter law school. As a Navigator alumnus, he continued to labour during law school and as an attorney. Nine years of law practice later, he once again answered God’s call to join full-time Navigator staff and supervise various collegiate regions in the U.S., ultimately leading the Eastern and Central Divisions. His journey with the Lord has now led him to the shores of Singapore to direct the Singapore Navigators.

Whether as full-time staff member or as someone working in the marketplace, Doug’s passion to advance the Kingdom of God into the nations has kept him labouring and encouraging others to do the same.

Why Singapore?

I had always planned to come back to Asia with the Navigators after spending two years in Korea. Starting the ministry at Dartmouth was to be a stepping stone to China. After Dartmouth, plans to go to China were approved by Warren Myers, the leader of the Southeast Asia work, but the Lord led me to go to law school instead. A couple of years ago, I asked International President Mike Treneer if I could be a supervisor in Asia. He said, “I can’t place you there, but see if you can get invited over and renew relationships.” I didn’t know how to “get myself invited over”, but out of the blue the Korean Navigators invited Joyce and me over last summer. This led to Singapore extending an invitation to come to their staff conference, ultimately leading us to move to Asia. So leading and ministering as National Director in Singapore is the fulfillment of a life-long dream!

What is your dream/direction/goal?

That the Navigators Singapore lead the way in developing life-long labourers for the harvest in Singapore and around Asia.

What are some personal promises from God that you are claiming?

“Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them.” Joshua 1:6 “ …and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.” Genesis 12:3b

Do you have a word of encouragement for the staff and labourers?

The Navigators Singapore have a rich tradition and wonderful strengths. I sense it is time now to build on that tradition and those strengths and boldly raise up multiple labourers for the harvest.

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