Welcome to the official Frequently Asked Questions page for our ministry. We created this page to help readers, supporters, pastors, and mission-minded families understand who we are and how God is leading our family back to Ghana, West Africa.
Who Are the Consfords?
We are the Consford family—Joe and Laura Consford—missionaries preparing to return to Ghana, West Africa. Our family previously served in Ivory Coast and Ghana from 2001–2015, and now we’re heading back with renewed passion for church planting and training national pastors.
Learn more: https://consfords.com/about/
What Is Your Mission and Ministry Focus?
Our ministry focuses on:
- Church planting in Ghana
- Training national pastors through a Bible institute
- Evangelism and discipleship
- Supporting Christian education and boarding-school ministries
- Using our family gifts together on the field
More details: https://consfords.com/about/
Where and When Are You Serving?
Our mission field is Ghana, West Africa. We are currently speaking in churches, raising support, and preparing to return full-time.
Lord willing, we plan to be fully supported by August 2026 and living in Ghana by September 2026.
Current blog updates:
https://consfords.com/blog/
How Can I Partner With Your Mission?
You can be part of the team in several ways:
- Pray for our family and the people of Ghana
- Give financially through our sending church
- All support can be sent to: Central Baptist Church, 909 Cora Street, Center, TX 75935. Make the check payable to the church and put “Consfords-Ghana” in the memo line.
- Invite us to present in your church or missions conference
- Join a mission trip or serve during short-term opportunities
Connect here:
https://consfords.com/connect/
Who Is Your Sending Church?
We are sent out of Central Baptist Church in Center, Texas.
Church website: https://centralbccenter.com/
Do You Have a Doctrinal Statement?
Yes. Our convictions are rooted in the authority of Scripture, the deity of Christ, the gospel, and historic Baptist doctrine.
You can read a summarized version here:
https://consfords.com/about
What Ministry Opportunities Are Available?
Current opportunities include:
- National pastor training
- Church planting and evangelism
- School and orphan-care expansion projects
- Short-term mission trips
- Missionary Internships
More info: https://consfords.com/get-involved/
How Can I Stay Updated?
Follow our journey here:
- Email updates: https://consfords.com/connect/
- Blog posts: https://consfords.com/blog/
- Contact page: https://consfords.com/about/
How Do I Contact You or Schedule a Church Visit?
Email: consford@gmail.com
Phone: (936) 275-5177
Mailing Address:
Central Baptist Church
909 Cora St.
Center, TX 75935
Connection form:
https://consfords.com/connect/
What Makes Your Mission Unique?
Our mission is unique because:
- We previously served 13+ years in West Africa
- We have long-term relationships in villages and cities
- We focus on evangelism, discipleship, and practical ministry
- Our entire family serves together
- We prioritize training national leaders and empowering local churches
What Are Your Current Goals?
- Finish deputation by July 2026
- Return to Ghana by September 2026
- Expand our Bible Institute
- Support the boarding-school project for orphans and village children
- Build a team of churches and volunteers who partner with us in ministry
Can My Church Visit Ghana With You?
Yes! We host mission teams for evangelism, teaching, construction projects, youth outreach, and village ministry.
Learn more: https://consfords.com/get-involved/
How Are Donations Used?
Your giving helps support:
- Church planting
- Bible Institute training
- Evangelism outreach
- Ministry transportation
- Benevolence and emergency help
- Educational and orphan-care projects
Do You Have an Email Newsletter?
Yes!
Here is the link to all of our past prayer letters: https://consfords.com/category/category-monthly-prayer-letters/
We also send lots of other updates, stories, and even our prayer letters on our blog. You can get notified when we post something.
Join the list here: https://consfords.com/connect/
To see all of our past monthly prayer letters you can visit : Monthly Prayer Letters
Thank You for Being Part of Our Mission
Missions is teamwork. When you pray, give, share, or go, you become part of the story of what God is doing in West Africa.
If you have more questions, we would love to hear from you.
