Personal and Ministry Background

Dan and Connie were married in 1979. They have two children: Noel (25) and Jenny Lynn (19). Dan Carigma met Christ in 1970 through a Pastor in his home town. He received his training from the Navigators while at Araneta University. He became a volunteer ministry leader after his graduation. Connie met Christ in 1973. Her hunger for God’s Word prompted her to enroll at Baptist Bible Seminary. She received a degree in Bachelor of Religious education degree and was working at the Teresa Baptist Church when Dan met her.

Ministry Background
Volunteered Leader of Campus ministry in Araneta University: 1976-1978
Joined the Staff of the Navigators in 1981
Led the campus ministry in Rizal High School and Rizal Technological College in Pasig City- 1981-1984
Pioneered a campus ministry in Cabanatuan City- 1984- 1991
Led the Campus ministry in Baguio City- !991-2001
Moved to Los Banos and led the campus ministry- from 2001 to 2003
Campus Ministry Director – 2001-2003
Coordinator of National Trainees Training Program-1988-1984; 1998- 2002
Church Discipleship Ministry Director- 2005-present

Present Ministry Assignment in the Navigators:
Main Assignment: Director of Church Discipleship Ministry

Our Vision: We envision churches that practice intentional disciple-making which promotes passion for God, compassion for the lost and spiritual reproduction

Our Mission: To train and equip church leaders and members to have passion for God and make disciples of Jesus Christ.

Our Job: 1)To help churches in making intentional disciple-making a vital part of their activities 2) To help churches that indicate the desire to start a campus ministry in their own area.

Ministering to: Churches in Laguna, Metro-Manila and Bicol; Started huse a church in Cavite

Other Roles in The Navigators National Leadership Team
Human Resource Development Coordinator
Coordinator of the following specialized ministries:
 1. Laborers Development Institute: Seminar-Training conducted once a year to equip the Navigator alumni, key people and campus leaders in discipleship.
2. Shepherding Team: The members are gifted counselors whose objective is to help the staff and Navigator alumni leaders in their areas of need.
3. Staff Development: The program of helping the development of staff is coordinated with the help of the Executive Team.
4. Assessment of the office Personnel and Field Staff: The assessment is prepared by the coordinator with the help of Executive Team