WaterWords and T.R.U.E. NORTH
Resources for maritime ministry
WaterWords is a collection of Scriptures from the Bible having to do with water or a related theme, all in one place.
WaterWords is available for purchase directly from LAMM. The cost is $5.00 to cover shipping and handling.
Please contact Rev. McCracken at lammworld@gmail.com
Who We Are
The Lutheran Advocates for Maritime Mission is a non-profit organization which:
- Facilitates Lutheran participation in seafaring ministry in most North American seaports.
- Is an Independent Lutheran Organization related to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) through the Congregation and Synodical Mission Unit
Founded in Savannah, Georgia in 1981, LAMM. has been building a cooperative ecumenical network among groups and individuals who are committed to proclaiming Christ in word and deed among seafarers and fishers. LAMM provides limited funding for Chaplain training.
Our Global Mission
We enlist and empower God’s loving, caring people to carry out Christ’s Great Commission and Great Commandment within the maritime world. LAMM seeks to fulfill this mission by facilitating Lutheran participation in ecumenical and holistic ministries of witness and service among the people of the sea and to promote support for such ministry among all Lutheran congregations and church bodies. LAMM is a Major Advocate of:
- Seafarers’ Bible Correspondence Course
- Christmas At Sea Programs
Congregations and maritime ministries associated with LAMM focus upon recruiting and training at least one crew member on each vessel as a ministering seafarer. These seafarers have a wonderful opportunity to carry the Gospel port to port and to their families back home. They assist shore-based missions in helping seafarers see Jesus as their light and anchor in all situations.
- The Rev. Roger Bauer
- Alameda CA President
- roknrev@mac.com
- Eric Kretzmann
- Cleveland OH Vice President
- kretzmann4@yahoo.com
- The Rev. Clint Padgitt
- New York NY Board Secretary/Membership Secretary
- cpadgitt@aol.com
- The Rev. William Rex
- Philadelphia PA Treasurer
- william.rex@verizon.net
- Joe Young
- Chicago IL
- Joe.Young@elca.org
- The Rev. Marsh Drege
- New York NY
- drege@sihnyc.org
- The Rev. Robert L. Edruschat
- Boca Raton FL
- rle.gslc@bellsouth.net
- The Rev. Teresita Valeriano
- Alameda CA
- titavaleriano@hotmail.com
- Andrew Gentszler
- Washington DC
- andrew.gentszler@elca.org
- The Rev. Philip Vandercook
- New Orleans LA Ecumenical Liaison
- philip@portministry.com
- The Rev. Martha McCracken
- San Juan PR
- mlmccpr@gmail.com
Board Members
Advisory Members
Mailing Address:
123 East 15th Street
New York, NY 10003
Phone: 787-722-1137
The Lutheran Advocates for Maritime Mission (LAMM) is a 501(c)(3) Lutheran charity incorporated in the State of Georgia, USA. Founded in Savannah 28 September 1981, LAMM enlists and empowers God’s loving, caring people to implement Christ’s Great Commission and Great Commandment within the maritime world.
All donations are tax deductible.