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April 26, 2025

Following God’s call to missions doesn’t always begin with a plane ticket. Most of the time, it begins with a simple “yes” in everyday life—at home, in your church, and…

Following God’s call to missions doesn’t always begin with a plane ticket. Most of the time, it begins with a simple “yes” in everyday life—at home, in your church, and with the people God puts right in front of you.

That’s the heartbeat behind Missions With the Consfords. We’re a missionary family with a burden for the gospel, a love for local churches, and a desire to see the Lord use ordinary faithfulness to do extraordinary work.

Following God’s Call to Missions Starts at Home

When people hear “missions,” they often picture faraway places and big moments. Those moments do come—but the real foundation is built in the quiet places: prayer, obedience, and daily consistency. Missions is not a season; it’s a direction.

Whether God calls you across the ocean or across the street, the starting point is the same: walk with God, love people, and serve your local church with joy.

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Missionary on Fire Podcast

Preserving the Legacy of Faithful Missionaries

The Missionary on Fire podcast features interviews with veteran missionaries, classic sermons from the field, and stories of God’s faithfulness across generations. If you love the heart behind these stories, you will love the podcast. New episodes regularly.

Why Our Family Serves

We’re the Consford family from East Texas, sent out of a mission-minded church family, and burdened to help strengthen gospel work—especially in West Africa. If you want the “big picture” of what we’re building and why, the best place to start is our homepage:

Start here: Missions With the Consfords →

How You Can Be Part of Missions With the Consfords

If you want to stand with us, here are three practical ways that make a real difference:

  • Pray. Pray for open doors, spiritual fruit, protection, and wisdom.
  • Follow along. Read our updates and share them with your church family.
  • Encourage and connect. A quick message can strengthen a missionary more than you think.

If you’d like to stay close to the work, join our email list here: Connect with the Consford family.

Where to Go Next

Here are three simple next steps, depending on what you’re looking for:

Thanks for being part of our story. If you’re new, don’t miss the main hub: Missions With the Consfords →

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Joe Consford

Baptist Missionary — Author — Podcaster

Joe and Laura Consford are independent Baptist missionaries to Ghana, West Africa, sent from Central Baptist Church in Center, Texas. Joe is the author of That's My Goat and Missionary on Fire, and the host of the Morning Meditation and Missionary on Fire podcasts. The Consfords are currently on deputation and available to visit your church.

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