New Mercies

Season 4, Episode 3 It was a family day trip to tour the Caribbean Mercy off the coast of North Carolina that changed Shawn Thompson’s life. On that tour, his parents felt called to leave North Carol...

28 Aug 202339min

Sierra Leonian, David Kpakiwa, had a tough childhood that would have discouraged most. But David was instead empowered by his circumstances and given a heart of compassion to help others in need. Wh...

21 Aug 202341min

Season 4, Episode 1 In 2005, Nikki Aldum toured the Anastasis in her home country of South Africa. She had been teaching for several years and was happy in the classroom but walking up that gangway c...

14 Aug 202339min

Edna Semiti is the Director of Human Resources for the Africa Service Center. With this newly formed division of Mercy Ships in Africa, Edna is thrilled to be on the groundbreaking team that will bett...

26 Jun 202327min

Patrik Bergström has served with Mercy Ships since 1993, both on vessels and at the International Support Center. His time in both places has provided him with the compassion and understanding to brid...

19 Jun 202328min

Martha Ashu grew up in Cameroon, one of seven children. Upon finishing her university degree, political unrest broke out in her country, forcing her to go live with her sister who owned and operated a...

12 Jun 202331min

Michelle Wallace spent five years equipping crew to come on board with Mercy Ships. Mercy Ships has a unique model in that our volunteers pay to come serve! To cover room and board, each volunteer pay...

5 Jun 202322min

In one of her university courses, Kimberly Ames was introduced to Mercy Ships. She was so moved by the presentation and knew she had to be a part of this incredible organization. Now serving as the Me...

29 Mai 202319min