Missionaries to Ghana, West Africa, Serving God as a Family
We came from East Texas, and God sent us to West Africa. Follow along as we plant churches, train pastors, and watch the Lord build His church across Ghana.
Meet the Consfords
We’re Joe and Laura Consford, called out of Center, Texas, and sent to Ghana, West Africa, by Central Baptist Church. We didn’t move to Africa because we had it all figured out. We went because God called, and our church was faithful to send us. That’s the story we’re still living.
What We Do
These are the main lanes of ministry God has entrusted to our family. Each one is built to strengthen local churches and multiply the Gospel across West Africa.
Church Planting in West Africa
Church planting in West Africa starts with training nationals. Through our partnership with Hope of Africa Baptist Ministry, we help equip and send national pastors to establish gospel-preaching, indigenous Baptist churches. The goal is churches planting more churches.
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West Africa Bible Institute
We’re building the West Africa Bible Institute to train servant leaders who handle the Word of God faithfully and serve the local church with humility. Follow the vision as God opens doors, and get updates as launch details come together.
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Hope of Africa Baptist Ministry
Hope of Africa Baptist Ministry is preaching Christ and planting churches across Ghana and West Africa. They are also investing in the next generation through Calvary’s Hope Academy and Bible institute training for future church planters.
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Missionary on Fire
Missionary on Fire is built to strengthen churches and stir a real burden for world missions. It preserves faithful lives, convictions, and field-tested counsel through interviews, classic sermons, and stories that last.
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The Morning Meditation Podcast
Scripture, a story, and a short reflection. The Morning Meditation Podcast gives you a steady start each day, pointing your heart toward God before the noise of the day sets in.
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Monthly Prayer Letters
Monthly updates for pastors, churches, and friends. You’ll get clear prayer requests and real ministry progress from West Africa. Each letter also includes a printable PDF that’s easy to share in church.
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Consford Chronicles
A daily window into life and ministry, with updates from Ghana as they happen. Read quick stories, see real mission-field moments, and follow along as God works.
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Bookstore
One page for every Consfords title. True missionary stories, legacy interviews, and print that lasts longer than algorithms. Find That’s My Goat now, and watch for what’s coming next.
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Schedule a Visit
We’re on the road, raising support and sharing the vision for our return to Ghana, West Africa. Check availability, and reach out if your church would like us for a service or missions conference.
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There Is Always Room for One More
Whether you are called to go, burdened to give, or committed to pray, you have a place in this work. The Gospel moves through people who show up.
About Us
We’re Joe, Laura, and the kids. We love God, and He keeps opening doors we could not have planned. We’re just trying to walk through every one He opens and tell as many people as we can that Jesus saves.
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Life & Ministry — Ghana, West Africa
