Serving seafarers since 1985
A Lifeline of Hope Across Every Sea
At the Port of Houston, we welcome seafarers from around the world with friendship, practical care, and the hope (the way, the truth, the life) of Jesus Christ.
Our Journey
Years of Faithful Service
- Ministry Founded
- 1985
- Countries
- 60+
- Vessel visits
- 17,600+
- Seafarer contacts
- 80,000+
- Church visits
- 2,000+
Reporting period: 2003–2025
Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation.
Mark 16:15
Who We Are
A Welcome in Every Dock
Lifeline To Seamen (LTS) is a Christ-centered ministry serving international seafarers who visit the Port of Houston.
Founded in 1985 by Rev. Tom Malone and supported by various local churches in Houston, LTS partners with Christ followers to take the good news of Jesus Christ to the seafarers that visit Houston and to help them become followers of Christ.