Port Ministries International Celebrates 40 Years
by Susan Huppert, NAMMA Port Ministries International celebrates 40 years of service to seafarers by equipping port chaplains at its annual gathering in Mobile, AL. Mobile was chosen to host this year's anniversary PMI conference because PMI was formed there in
Christmas in the Port of New Orleans
Article audio (courtesy of Don Sheetz) by Susan Huppert, NAMMA The vision of the Port of New Orleans, La. is to advance global connections to exceed the needs of tomorrow. Within this port community is Global Maritime Ministries, a Christian outreach to the world
Global Maritime Ministries sustains hurricane damage
by Susan Huppert, NAMMA Hurricane Ida unleashed havoc on Southeast Louisiana, August 30, including the Global Maritime Ministries centers in New Orleans and the River Parishes locations. According to Executive Director Rev. Philip Vandercook, the River Parish ministry center sustained major
Will Fundraising Be Even More Difficult? A Vantage Point for 2021
A collection of chaplains and ministry directors talk frankly about what may be ahead. Will fundraising be as difficult as 2020? It will be different. Reverend Philip Vandercook, Executive Director of Global Maritime Ministries in New Orleans, steps back when responding. His