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the roebucks answer a call to serve
The Roebuck Family has been invited to be a part of the amazing mission of Hope and Healing on the Global Mercy, a hospital ship providing life changing surgeries in to those who would not otherwise have access to advanced medical care. A two-year commitment, our first year the ship will be in port in Tema, Ghana starting July 2026.
Meet the global Mercy
The world's largest civilian hospital ship, The Roebucks will live full-time on the Global Mercy - being the hands and feet of Jesus to the poor and forgotten. We will be joining a volunteer crew of over 600 people who live on board, including 70 children! Here are the details:
Length: 572 ft (174 m)
Beam (width): 94 ft (28.6 m)
Decks: 12
Operating Rooms: 6
Total Hospital Beds: 199
Onboard Amenities: School, gym, pool, café, shop, library
what we think about our adventure
Jacob Roebuck
Role Onboard
Director of Communications
What are you excited about?
"Telling the stories of people who get to continue the healing that Jesus taught us to do!"
What are you afraid of?
"Heights! It will take some getting used to being outside on deck 11 about 150 feet above the water."
What will be the biggest adjustment?
"Pants. Currently I exclusively wear shorts to work."
What do you hope to learn?
"I am exciting to learn from working along side some amazing & dedicated people of faith."
Laura Roebuck
Role Onboard
Primary Caregiver/TBD
What are you excited about?
"Joining the ministry Mercy Ships is doing with people on and off board in Ghana."
What are you afraid of?
"Being sick or the kids being sick. Seasickness or tropical sicknesses."
What will be the biggest adjustment?
"Not teaching the kids school. Not meal prepping or cooking.."
What do you hope to learn?
"Everything! How to live on a boat! How to travel in Africa with my family! What’s my next career?"
Penelope Roebuck
Role Onboard
Big Sister, Student
What are you excited about?
"I’m looking forward to being in a new, exciting environment."
What are you afraid of?
"The weather is going to be really hot and humid, and I will miss my friends and family back at home."
What will be the biggest adjustment?
"Attending an actual school is something I haven’t done in a long time."
What do you hope to learn?
"Beyond my regular education, I hope to learn to better master the Fruits of the Spirit."
Maverick Roebuck
Role Onboard
Student/Bro
What are you excited about?
"Gurkhas! Ship life with new friends. Seeing ships outside instead of desert! 6 staircases! Living in on a new continent "
What are you afraid of?
"Maybe a little the new school"
What will be the biggest adjustment?
"Living in a big city in a foreign county. "
What do you hope to learn?
"How to throw a Gurkha knife!"
Lewis Roebuck
Role Onboard
Student
What are you excited about?
"Making new friends"
What are you afraid of?
"Sinking in the great, big ocean!"
What will be the biggest adjustment?
"Being away from my friends & family, not being homeschooled."
What do you hope to learn?
"French"
About Mercy Ships
Mercy Ships began its mission to provide hope and healing to those in need in 1978. Each year we send hospital ships filled with volunteer medical professionals who selflessly provide life-changing surgeries to children and adults who otherwise would go without.
Learn more about Mercy Ships on their website here.
Mission
We follow the 2,000-year-old model of Jesus, bringing hope and healing to the world’s forgotten poor.
VISION
Mercy Ships uses hospital ships to transform lives and serve nations.
VALUEs
We seek to love God, love and serve others, demonstrate integrity, and strive for excellence in all we do.
Contact Us via Email at jacob@roebuckmedia.com
Mercy Ships is a 501 (c)(3) organization. EIN: 26-2414132.