Be inspired and catch God's vision for the seafarers of the world! Martin Otto is an eye-witness of how God is building His church amongst these easily forgotten, marginalized and often lonely economic nomads of the high seas. Through Christian friendship and hospitality, aw well as letters and correspondence Bible studies, lives are being changed and many have been saved!
Table of Contents:
| Chapter | Title | Page |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Introduction | 1 |
| 1 | A People without a Home | 7 |
| 2 | Unexpected Opportunities | 15 |
| 3 | Difficulties and Disappointments | 25 |
| 4 | The Background to Seafaring | 34 |
| 5 | Called to Seamen’s Missions | 52 |
| 6 | Building Friendships | 57 |
| 7 | Visiting Ships | 61 |
| 8 | Bible Correspondence Courses – Teaching and Follow-up | 63 |
| 9 | The Work Grows | 71 |
| 10 | Hospitality – The Key to Winning Hearts | 77 |
| 11 | The Place of Seamen’s Missions in World Mission | 81 |
| 12 | A Worldwide Ministry | 86 |
| 13 | Seafarers’ Expectations | 91 |
| 14 | My Dream | 93 |
| 15 | Possibilities for Partnership | 98 |
| Appendix | The 20 Largest Container Ports in the World | 101 |
Resources from: Seamen's Christian Friend Society
Author: Martin Otto
About The Author: Martin Otto has been in full-time ministry since 1987 reaching out seafarers with the Gospel. He and his wife, Monica, are based in Hamburg, one of the largest ports in the world, where he works in association with the Seamen's Christian Friend Society.
Website: www.scfs.org
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