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Joe & Laura Consford – Missionaries to Ghana, West Africa
Joe and Laura Consford are returning to Ghana, West Africa, as missionaries sent out by Central Baptist Church in Center, Texas. They served in West Africa for 13 years before God moved them back to Texas in 2014. For the last 11 years, they have served faithfully at their home church. Their 3 children have all surrendered to go to the mission field, and they are all in various stages of preparing to go to the mission field as God leads.
If you know the Consfords, it would be a blessing if you could take them on for support and partner with them to help reach West Africa with the Gospel. If you do not know the Consfords and you would consider having them in your church to present their ministry to your people, you can contact them through their website, consfords.com.
You can read about their ministry and view a packet of information about them on their website as well. consfords.com/about
Their goal is to be fully supported and on the field by September of 2026!
Letter of Recommendation from Pastor Danny Dodson:
This letter is to confirm that Joe Consford is returning to the mission field of Ghana, West Africa. He has the full approval and support of me, his pastor, and his home church, Central Baptist Church of Center, Texas. Also, his wife, Laura, is 100% behind the call of God to return to Ghana.
After returning home 11 years ago, he was always open to God leading him back to the mission field one day. That day has come, and he is now making preparations to return. He has set a date of September 2026 if he has the needed support that is recommended. Personally, I believe he could be back on the field in less time if the churches that supported him 11 years ago would simply pick him back up for support.
He will be going back to the same area where he had previously served in Ghana. Missionary James Ruckman took over the work when Brother Consford came home, and they will team up again to continue the work as the Lord leads. The African pastors are excited to hear that he is returning. He did great work for the Lord for the first 13 years he was in Africa, and I believe he will do an even greater work this time.
Thank you for considering support for the Consfords as they return to Ghana, West Africa.
In Christ,
Pastor Danny L. Dodson
I Corinthians 15:58
Letter of Recommendation from Pastor Terry Anglea:
Greetings Brother,
It was exciting to get a phone call from Brother Joe Consford with the news that he and Laura are planning a return to missionary work in Ghana, West Africa. The Consfords were used by God to accomplish much for Christ the 13 years they were there. After these 11 years in the States, they are going back.
Think about the advantages the Consfords have:
They know the culture.
They know the people.
They have been on the field.
They have contacts from their previous tenure of service.
I hope pastors and churches will seize the opportunity to take on the Consfords for prayer and financial support. I believe you will be pleased with the return on the investment.
Kind Regards,
Bro. Terry Anglea
Mike & Mary Wallace, Missionaries in Mexico City
Dear Pastors, Friends & Family,
Greetings in Jesus’ Name from ....TEXAS! Short and sweet .... Yes, we made it safety to Texas tonight, not too long ago, with no major incidents. Our van ran well. We were stopped several times by police, military, etc. I spoke with the U.S. Embassy before leaving Mexico City, and they advised us not to make the drive due to the newest travel alerts from the U.S. Department of State. They then said, if we chose to do so anyway at our own risk, to be careful in the two “NO TRAVEL STATES.” They said those State officials may pull us over seeing our out-of-state license plates. They said then the same officials will often plant drugs in your vehicle as they “inspect” it, then phone ahead to the next check point to report you, and when you are checked at the next check point, you are guilty of transporting drugs ... then you have big problems. Yes, we were stopped in one of the two “NO TRAVEL STATES,” and they “inspected” our van. We were then stopped shortly down the highway at the next check point, but thankfully no drugs were planted on our van.
Yesterday, our church services went well, as did the wedding of Karen & Marcos. Mary & I went downtown Saturday to get a couple things we needed. While there we saw, one last time ...real Mexican street tacos [al pastor], and ... many, many people who so desperately still need the gospel.
Tomorrow we go to start looking for a vehicle to use for furlough. Saturday, we get to see our daughter (Hannah) & her family in Colorado and then have two meetings there next week. We really appreciate your prayers so very much. Thank you for reading this update. Thanks also for everything, including your prayers, support and encouragement. We are “...your servants for Jesus’ sake.” 2 Corinthians 4:5.
Mike & Mary Wallace, Missionaries in Mexico City
Cell: 330-419-0520
Email: [email protected]
Mail:
P.O. Box 908
Donna, TX 78537
www.mexico-missionaries.com
Support & Sending Church:
First Baptist Church of Kenmore
2330 East Avenue
Akron, OH 44314
330-745-3619
Pastor Joe Grimaldi
The Villafranca Family – Missionaries to Hoonah, Alaska
Dear Pastor and Church Family,
We thank God for the opportunity to plant Coastal Baptist Church. He has promised to build it, and we have simply answered the call. With eagerness and faith, we continue to pour our energy into this new work. By His grace, 13 individuals have visited the church—though not all at once. We are encouraged by the faithfulness of some and rejoice that two have trusted Christ! Please pray for them to take the first step of obedience in baptism. We’ve cast the net wide, and both Anglo and Hispanic visitors have come. Our ministry has naturally developed into a bilingual one, and we are grateful for the opportunity to serve in this way. We continue reaching out to Native individuals, especially those in Juneau, where there seems to be a greater openness to “religion” compared to those in the smaller surrounding villages. Though I had not intended to place such a load on my wife, by God’s grace she has done wonderfully—managing a small class while caring for a newborn in her arms. We are especially praying for laborers—specifically young couples—to come and help in the ministry.
On June 30th, I had the joy and privilege of baptizing my daughter. We are so happy for her decision to publicly identify with Christ! We continue going door-to-door throughout the week and are beginning to see fruit from this effort. We’ve also been able to plant seeds of kindness by meeting small, tangible needs in the community.
We’ve received full approval to rent the SDA building through the end of the year. Interestingly, they are selling their school building for $2.5 million and have made us a special offer of $1.5 million. Please join us in prayer—asking the Lord if He would miraculously provide a permanent church home.
Thank you for your continued prayers. My wife is doing well. Please pray for Esther, as she will soon have a medical appointment to address some high-risk health concerns.
Gratefully,
The Villafranca Family
Phone: 352-602-0356
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: VillafrancastoAlaska
8829 Glendale St Atp 20
Juneau, AK 99801
Sending Church:
Iglesia Bautista Biblica el Faro
Pastor Jorge Armendariz
6000 Waverly Rd
Waverly, FL 33877
Mission Board:
Northwest Bible Baptist Missions
Northwest Bible Baptist Church
Pastor Phil Cavanaugh
9N889 Nesler Rd
Elgin, IL 60124
Make Checks Payable To:
Northwest Bible Baptist Missions
ATTENTION TO: Jorge Villafranca
9N889 Nesler Rd
Elgin, IL 60124
The Benjamin George Family – Missionaries to Argentina
URGENT PRAYER REQUEST:
Fellow Partner,
I’m reaching out to share that my father, Pastor Brian George, suffered an ischemic stroke yesterday morning in Tucumán, Argentina. He is currently under observation at the best hospital in the region for stroke care to ensure it does not develop into a hemorrhagic stroke.
Pastor Brian is experiencing disorientation, and his left side is affected, with limited mobility. His speech is difficult to understand, though he can eat and maintain a conversation. Despite these challenges, we are grateful that his condition is stable, and it could have been much worse.
For those who may not know, my father is a second-generation missionary to Argentina, faithfully serving since 1996. He currently ministers at Bethel Baptist Church in Tucumán.
I am en route from the U.S. to be with him and expect to arrive by tomorrow morning via bus, as no flights to Tucumán were available until tomorrow evening. Please join us in praying for Pastor Brian’s swift recovery, for wisdom for the medical team, and for strength for our family during this time.
Thank you for standing with us in prayer and support. We will keep you updated as we know more on our facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/bengeorge.hopeforargentina
For His Glory,
Benjamin and Bernice George
Contact:
(319) 499-7590
[email protected]
Sending Church:
Marion Avenue Baptist Church
Pastor Joseph Brown
215 South Marion Ave
Washington, IA 52353
[email protected]
855-825-4113
6/13/25 UPDATE:
I’m writing from my father’s email on his behalf, as he is currently unable to write, to update you on his health following his ischemic stroke on June 4, 2025, in Tucumán, Argentina. After experiencing dizziness and colliding with a sign while walking in town, a passerby and a police officer assisted him in getting to the hospital. Dad spent 24 hours in the ER, followed by eight days under observation, during which the medical team conducted several tests. He was discharged on June 12 and is now at home.
Dad is in good spirits, though he has no movement in his left arm and continues to experience some instability when walking. He can eat and hold conversations, and we are grateful that this was a light stroke with a stable condition. After prayerful consideration, we have decided to take him back to the United States for specialized treatment to support his recovery. Lord willing, we hope he will fully recover without significant delay and return to Argentina to continue his ministry. We plan to travel to Washington, Iowa, on June 22.
Moving forward, Dad needs to adjust his work schedule to reduce stress and enhance his effectiveness in ministry. Please pray for Dad’s complete recovery, for safe travels, for wisdom for the medical doctors in the U.S., and for strength for our family during this transition. Thank you for your steadfast prayers and partnership. We will keep you updated on his progress.
In His service,
Benjamin George On Behalf of Brian George
Your Missionaries in Argentina since 1996!!
Contact:
(319) 331-4934 (temp while in USA)
+54-381-341-6333 (also WhatsApp Telegram #)
[email protected]
www.ByFaithLetsGoForward.org
www.Paypal.Me/GeorgesInArgentina
USA Mailing Address:
Brian R. George
P.O. Box 326
Washington, IA 52353
Sending Church:
Marion Avenue Baptist Church
Pastor Joseph Brown
215 South Marion Ave
Washington, IA 52353
[email protected]
855-825-4113
Sending Agency – (send support to this address):
FBMI
507 State Street
Hammond, IN 46320
219-228-2850
Joe and Laura Consford are returning to Ghana, West Africa, as missionaries sent out by Central Baptist Church in Center, Texas. They served in West Africa for 13 years before God moved them back to Texas in 2014. For the last 11 years, they have served faithfully at their home church. Their 3 children have all surrendered to go to the mission field, and they are all in various stages of preparing to go to the mission field as God leads.
If you know the Consfords, it would be a blessing if you could take them on for support and partner with them to help reach West Africa with the Gospel. If you do not know the Consfords and you would consider having them in your church to present their ministry to your people, you can contact them through their website, consfords.com.
You can read about their ministry and view a packet of information about them on their website as well. consfords.com/about
Their goal is to be fully supported and on the field by September of 2026!
Letter of Recommendation from Pastor Danny Dodson:
This letter is to confirm that Joe Consford is returning to the mission field of Ghana, West Africa. He has the full approval and support of me, his pastor, and his home church, Central Baptist Church of Center, Texas. Also, his wife, Laura, is 100% behind the call of God to return to Ghana.
After returning home 11 years ago, he was always open to God leading him back to the mission field one day. That day has come, and he is now making preparations to return. He has set a date of September 2026 if he has the needed support that is recommended. Personally, I believe he could be back on the field in less time if the churches that supported him 11 years ago would simply pick him back up for support.
He will be going back to the same area where he had previously served in Ghana. Missionary James Ruckman took over the work when Brother Consford came home, and they will team up again to continue the work as the Lord leads. The African pastors are excited to hear that he is returning. He did great work for the Lord for the first 13 years he was in Africa, and I believe he will do an even greater work this time.
Thank you for considering support for the Consfords as they return to Ghana, West Africa.
In Christ,
Pastor Danny L. Dodson
I Corinthians 15:58
Letter of Recommendation from Pastor Terry Anglea:
Greetings Brother,
It was exciting to get a phone call from Brother Joe Consford with the news that he and Laura are planning a return to missionary work in Ghana, West Africa. The Consfords were used by God to accomplish much for Christ the 13 years they were there. After these 11 years in the States, they are going back.
Think about the advantages the Consfords have:
They know the culture.
They know the people.
They have been on the field.
They have contacts from their previous tenure of service.
I hope pastors and churches will seize the opportunity to take on the Consfords for prayer and financial support. I believe you will be pleased with the return on the investment.
Kind Regards,
Bro. Terry Anglea
Mike & Mary Wallace, Missionaries in Mexico City
Dear Pastors, Friends & Family,
Greetings in Jesus’ Name from ....TEXAS! Short and sweet .... Yes, we made it safety to Texas tonight, not too long ago, with no major incidents. Our van ran well. We were stopped several times by police, military, etc. I spoke with the U.S. Embassy before leaving Mexico City, and they advised us not to make the drive due to the newest travel alerts from the U.S. Department of State. They then said, if we chose to do so anyway at our own risk, to be careful in the two “NO TRAVEL STATES.” They said those State officials may pull us over seeing our out-of-state license plates. They said then the same officials will often plant drugs in your vehicle as they “inspect” it, then phone ahead to the next check point to report you, and when you are checked at the next check point, you are guilty of transporting drugs ... then you have big problems. Yes, we were stopped in one of the two “NO TRAVEL STATES,” and they “inspected” our van. We were then stopped shortly down the highway at the next check point, but thankfully no drugs were planted on our van.
Yesterday, our church services went well, as did the wedding of Karen & Marcos. Mary & I went downtown Saturday to get a couple things we needed. While there we saw, one last time ...real Mexican street tacos [al pastor], and ... many, many people who so desperately still need the gospel.
Tomorrow we go to start looking for a vehicle to use for furlough. Saturday, we get to see our daughter (Hannah) & her family in Colorado and then have two meetings there next week. We really appreciate your prayers so very much. Thank you for reading this update. Thanks also for everything, including your prayers, support and encouragement. We are “...your servants for Jesus’ sake.” 2 Corinthians 4:5.
Mike & Mary Wallace, Missionaries in Mexico City
Cell: 330-419-0520
Email: [email protected]
Mail:
P.O. Box 908
Donna, TX 78537
www.mexico-missionaries.com
Support & Sending Church:
First Baptist Church of Kenmore
2330 East Avenue
Akron, OH 44314
330-745-3619
Pastor Joe Grimaldi
The Villafranca Family – Missionaries to Hoonah, Alaska
Dear Pastor and Church Family,
We thank God for the opportunity to plant Coastal Baptist Church. He has promised to build it, and we have simply answered the call. With eagerness and faith, we continue to pour our energy into this new work. By His grace, 13 individuals have visited the church—though not all at once. We are encouraged by the faithfulness of some and rejoice that two have trusted Christ! Please pray for them to take the first step of obedience in baptism. We’ve cast the net wide, and both Anglo and Hispanic visitors have come. Our ministry has naturally developed into a bilingual one, and we are grateful for the opportunity to serve in this way. We continue reaching out to Native individuals, especially those in Juneau, where there seems to be a greater openness to “religion” compared to those in the smaller surrounding villages. Though I had not intended to place such a load on my wife, by God’s grace she has done wonderfully—managing a small class while caring for a newborn in her arms. We are especially praying for laborers—specifically young couples—to come and help in the ministry.
On June 30th, I had the joy and privilege of baptizing my daughter. We are so happy for her decision to publicly identify with Christ! We continue going door-to-door throughout the week and are beginning to see fruit from this effort. We’ve also been able to plant seeds of kindness by meeting small, tangible needs in the community.
We’ve received full approval to rent the SDA building through the end of the year. Interestingly, they are selling their school building for $2.5 million and have made us a special offer of $1.5 million. Please join us in prayer—asking the Lord if He would miraculously provide a permanent church home.
Thank you for your continued prayers. My wife is doing well. Please pray for Esther, as she will soon have a medical appointment to address some high-risk health concerns.
Gratefully,
The Villafranca Family
Phone: 352-602-0356
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: VillafrancastoAlaska
8829 Glendale St Atp 20
Juneau, AK 99801
Sending Church:
Iglesia Bautista Biblica el Faro
Pastor Jorge Armendariz
6000 Waverly Rd
Waverly, FL 33877
Mission Board:
Northwest Bible Baptist Missions
Northwest Bible Baptist Church
Pastor Phil Cavanaugh
9N889 Nesler Rd
Elgin, IL 60124
Make Checks Payable To:
Northwest Bible Baptist Missions
ATTENTION TO: Jorge Villafranca
9N889 Nesler Rd
Elgin, IL 60124
The Benjamin George Family – Missionaries to Argentina
URGENT PRAYER REQUEST:
Fellow Partner,
I’m reaching out to share that my father, Pastor Brian George, suffered an ischemic stroke yesterday morning in Tucumán, Argentina. He is currently under observation at the best hospital in the region for stroke care to ensure it does not develop into a hemorrhagic stroke.
Pastor Brian is experiencing disorientation, and his left side is affected, with limited mobility. His speech is difficult to understand, though he can eat and maintain a conversation. Despite these challenges, we are grateful that his condition is stable, and it could have been much worse.
For those who may not know, my father is a second-generation missionary to Argentina, faithfully serving since 1996. He currently ministers at Bethel Baptist Church in Tucumán.
I am en route from the U.S. to be with him and expect to arrive by tomorrow morning via bus, as no flights to Tucumán were available until tomorrow evening. Please join us in praying for Pastor Brian’s swift recovery, for wisdom for the medical team, and for strength for our family during this time.
Thank you for standing with us in prayer and support. We will keep you updated as we know more on our facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/bengeorge.hopeforargentina
For His Glory,
Benjamin and Bernice George
Contact:
(319) 499-7590
[email protected]
Sending Church:
Marion Avenue Baptist Church
Pastor Joseph Brown
215 South Marion Ave
Washington, IA 52353
[email protected]
855-825-4113
6/13/25 UPDATE:
I’m writing from my father’s email on his behalf, as he is currently unable to write, to update you on his health following his ischemic stroke on June 4, 2025, in Tucumán, Argentina. After experiencing dizziness and colliding with a sign while walking in town, a passerby and a police officer assisted him in getting to the hospital. Dad spent 24 hours in the ER, followed by eight days under observation, during which the medical team conducted several tests. He was discharged on June 12 and is now at home.
Dad is in good spirits, though he has no movement in his left arm and continues to experience some instability when walking. He can eat and hold conversations, and we are grateful that this was a light stroke with a stable condition. After prayerful consideration, we have decided to take him back to the United States for specialized treatment to support his recovery. Lord willing, we hope he will fully recover without significant delay and return to Argentina to continue his ministry. We plan to travel to Washington, Iowa, on June 22.
Moving forward, Dad needs to adjust his work schedule to reduce stress and enhance his effectiveness in ministry. Please pray for Dad’s complete recovery, for safe travels, for wisdom for the medical doctors in the U.S., and for strength for our family during this transition. Thank you for your steadfast prayers and partnership. We will keep you updated on his progress.
In His service,
Benjamin George On Behalf of Brian George
Your Missionaries in Argentina since 1996!!
Contact:
(319) 331-4934 (temp while in USA)
+54-381-341-6333 (also WhatsApp Telegram #)
[email protected]
www.ByFaithLetsGoForward.org
www.Paypal.Me/GeorgesInArgentina
USA Mailing Address:
Brian R. George
P.O. Box 326
Washington, IA 52353
Sending Church:
Marion Avenue Baptist Church
Pastor Joseph Brown
215 South Marion Ave
Washington, IA 52353
[email protected]
855-825-4113
Sending Agency – (send support to this address):
FBMI
507 State Street
Hammond, IN 46320
219-228-2850
