ICMA World Conference 2025: Interview with Host Partners, Stella Maris Barcelona
During the recent ICMA Annual General Meeting in Geneva, September 5-6, Dr. Jason Zuidema sat down with Deacon Ricardo Rodriguez-Martos and Jeronimo Dadin of Stella Maris Barcelona to discuss the ICMA World Conference, 6-9 October 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. Why does
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
Tomi Toluhi on Adapting to Change
At the ICMA Africa Regional Conference in Durban, South Africa, Tomi Toluhi, COO The Mission to Seafarers, reflected on the conference theme with thoughts from on Luke 5, 33-39. A transcription of audio recording below. Throughout the course of this conference,
Book Notice: Chaplaincy and Seafarers – Faith at Work
by Jason Zuidema (NAMMA/ICMA) Book Notice: Chaplaincy and Seafarers: Faith at Work by Helen Sampson, Nelson Turgo, Wendy Cadge, and Sophie Gilliat-Ray (Oxford, 2024). Chaplaincy and Seafarers: Faith at Work by Helen Sampson, Nelson Turgo, Wendy Cadge, and Sophie Gilliat-Ray provides a
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
PMI and Texas Port Ministry Celebrate Milestones
Article audio (courtesy of Don Sheetz) by Susan Huppert, NAMMA Port Ministries International and Texas Port Ministry are celebrating 40 and 50 years of service respectively. Each notes successful groundwork and continued flexibility as keys to their longevity. Outreach to seafarers happens in
Press release: The Mission to Seafarers announces new Secretary General
Peter Rouch appointed as Secretary General of leading maritime welfare charity; succeeding Andrew Wright, who will retire in September The Mission to Seafarers has announced that its new Secretary General will be Peter Rouch. Peter will succeed Andrew Wright, who will
Learning and Fellowship: NAMMA Training 2024 in Houston, Texas
Article audio (courtesy of Don Sheetz) Maritime ministries have evolved significantly over the past generation, a transformation further underscored by the impacts of pandemic, technological developments, and political instability. Professionals engaged in seafarers’ welfare and ministry must continually refine their skills
Book Review: Spiritual Care by Wendy Cadge
Review by Jason Zuidema, NAMMA Wendy Cadge. Spiritual Care: The Everyday Work of Chaplains. Oxford, 2023. 232pp. Wendy Cadge, Professor at Brandeis University and Founder of the Chaplaincy Innovation Lab, wrote this book to understand who chaplains are, what they do, and
Sailors’ Society looks to virtual future
Sailors’ Society is switching its focus to 24/7 virtual support for seafarers and their families across the world. The charity’s global team will provide a virtual chaplaincy service available to all seafarers and their loved ones whenever and wherever they need support, whether they