The Fishermen’s Mission: 143 Years of “Christianity with Sleeves Rolled Up”
Article audio (courtesy of Don Sheetz) Dr. Jason Zuidema of the International Christian Maritime Association recently interviewed Marc Evans, the Chief Executive of The Fishermen’s Mission since March 2022, to discuss the organization’s enduring legacy and the critical support it provides
Benoit Faist: A Lifelong Commitment to the Sea and Service with La Mission de la Mer Stella Maris France
https://youtu.be/qmSdnpZr7nU Benoit Faist, the General Secretary of La Mission de la Mer Stella Maris France, has lived a life intimately connected with the sea. From his early ambitions to become a seafarer, to his current role as a champion for the
Exploring Spirituality in Stella Maris: A Reflection on the Regional Meeting
The recent Stella Maris regional meeting, held right after the NAMMA (North American Maritime Ministry Association) Conference, was an opportunity to deepen spiritual engagement and practical ministry for seafarers. The gathering was filled with prayer, reflection, and dialogue, all aimed
Inspiring Volunteer Recruitment & Retention: Insights from Sr. Monica Clare at NAMMA 2024
https://vimeo.com/1012715597?share=copy Sr. Monica Clare captivated the audience at the NAMMA Conference 2024 in Newark with an inspiring message rooted in her personal story of discernment. Drawing from her journey as a nun at the Community of St. John Baptist, she offered
Mission to Seafarers Canada Regional Meeting: Building Relationships and Continuity of Care
On September 23, 2024, in Newark, NJ, an important Mission to Seafarers (MTS) Canada regional meeting took place ahead of the North American Maritime Ministry Association (NAMMA) Annual Conference. The meeting, chaired by The Rev’d Joshua Messick, MTS Chaplain from
Building Ecumenism in Maritime Ministry
At the recent International Christian Maritime Association (ICMA) Members' Meeting in Geneva, the Rev'd Dr. Benjamin Simon led a thought-provoking session on "Building Ecumenism." This workshop, held at the headquarters of MSC Group, the world’s largest container shipping company, delved
Ship Visiting and Maritime Mission: An Interview with CSO
On 14 August 2024, we sat down with six members of the Christian Seamen's Organization during the ICMA Africa Regional meeting in Durban, South Africa. Around the table we talked to Nico Janse van Rensburg (Durban), Andre Lammertyn (Cape Town
Bishop Jeremy James on the Role of a Liaison Bishop
During the Seafarers' Welfare Conference 2024 of the Mission to Seafarers Australia, The MARE Report sat down with Bishop Jeremy James, Bishop of Willochra, to learn more about what a liaison bishop does in the Anglican tradition. The MARE Report: We've
The Mission to Seafarers’ New Secretary General Shares Early Observations
The Ven. Dr. Peter Rouch, newly appointed as the Secretary General of The Mission to Seafarers, has begun his tenure with an invigorating start. Within just a few weeks, he has already visited New Zealand and Australia, immersing himself in
Fremantle Stella Maris Restarts its Work
Dcn. Patrick Moore served as the chaplain and administrator of the Stella Maris Centre in Fremantle, Australia from 2006 until his retirement in 2022. Currently, he is a member of the national committee for Stella Maris. When he retired, the Stella