Welcome to Your Home Away from Home

We are located right across Terminal “F” at PortMiami next to the Tennis Court

Seafarers’ Helpful Information

Are you already in PortMiami? ::: Or planning to visit our ministry center when your ship docks in Miami—click here for helpful information to make the most of your time with us. This resource is useful for both cruise and cargo ship crew members.

Seafarer Resources

Give: Support the Mission

Giving generously ::: God works through the love and generosity of faithful supporters like you to sustain our ministry. Every dollar is carefully used to provide seafarers with the resources needed for emotional, spiritual, and physical care.

Giving Generously

Ministry General Information

About us ::: Our ministry exists to share the love of Jesus Christ by meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the international seafarers that visit PortMiami. Our address: 1180 South America Way, Miami, FL 33183. Right across Terminal “F”.

Ministry General Info

Serve: Become a Volunteer

Serving God ::: We serve as an act of worship to God, and this perspective shapes the very heart and purpose of our ministry. If God is calling you to serve faithfully and with dedication, our ministry is the perfect place for you to make a difference.

Serve and Volunteer

Pastoral Care and Support

Our Pastoral and Chaplain staff are available to provide spiritual and emotional support to crew members. You matter to us because you matter to God. We are in the business of spiritual and pastoral care. We will be ready to listen and pray for you.

Pastoral Care

Fellowship Times & Bible Study

Our team is always available at the ministry campus to pray with you and offer encouragement. Fellowship is held Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m., with additional gatherings at seasonal times. Our chapel is open for quiet prayer or personal reflection.

Fellowship Times

The Seaman Café

As one of our amenities, the Seaman Café offers delicious meals at affordable prices. If you are hungry and are looking for a very convenient place to grab something for breakfast or lunch, this trusted business partner has you covered.

Seaman Center & Café

The Crew Services Center

The Crew Mail Services Center, a trusted business partner of our ministry, offers the following services: package and parcel handling, money exchange, temporary luggage storage, basic seafarer toiletries, snacks, and related services.

Crew Services Center

The Chapel

Our Chapel offers an ideal place for Christian worship, silent prayer, meditation, reflection, discipleship, fellowship, intercession, confession, and other ways to expresses our worship to God. Our Pastor and Chaplains are available for you here.

Our Chapel

The Reading Center

The Reading Center offers a wide variety of Christian literature for you to read. You may read any of our books in our shelves while you are in our ministry center, you may also borrow others, and some others are offered for free. We offer both books and videos.

The Reading Center

The Church at Sea

The Church at Sea is a fellowship of Christian seafarers who gather aboard ships to worship, pray, and encourage one another while at sea. Even during long voyages, they find spiritual strength and community through God’s Word and shared faith.

The Church at Sea

Sports & Recreation Center

The Sports and Recreation Center is a spacious and welcoming sports area where seafarers can stay active and unwind. Tennis, basketball, volleyball courts and a swimming pool offer a great place to exercise, enjoy some fresh air, and relax.

The Sports Center
  • Sharing the love of Christ to the Nations fulfilling the Great Commission

  • Sharing the Gospel through Biblical Hospitality

  • Fulfilling the Great Commission

  • A ministry of the Church for the Church

  • The nations coming to Miami

  • Building relationships for Kingdom purposes

  • Every race, every nationality, every language

  • We are your Home Away from Home

  • Find rest and a place to call family

  • Coming aboard ships and sharing with crew members and officers

Every year, close to 2,500 ships reach PortMiami, with over 30,000 seafarers from all over the globe.

Our ministry exists to share the love of Jesus Christ by meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the international seafarers that visit South Florida.

What We Do

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A group of seven people, including some in safety helmets and uniforms, standing together on a dock with cargo containers and a crane in the background during daytime.
A collage of numerous photographs showing groups of people, including children and adults, in various indoor and outdoor settings, some at gatherings or events. The collage includes biblical quotes and book covers about faith and community.

God uses the support of generous men and women like you to support our ministry and serve seafarers

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seafarer life crew

Donations and Sponsorships

Our ministry depends on generous support to run smoothly each day. Your donation helps cover essential expenses—facilities, supplies, transportation, and services—so we can continue caring for seafarers in every way.

$25, $50, $100… everything helps!

Donate
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Get Involved

We welcome your help with daily activities at the center, transportation, and more! If you’d like to get involved, please complete our volunteer form.

Set up a schedule or help one time!

Volunteer

Press Releases

Blog and Events

A big “thank you” to our faithful partners!

We are grateful for your sponsorship and continued support! Please visit our partners page to see the full list of sponsors

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