Ghana is considered to be one of the success stories of West Africa. Tis government is relatively stable, and the widespread use of English, part of its colonial heritage, gives it easier access to the world at large.

If Ronaldo and Rossana Lidorio were expecting a slightly Westernised African state when they went to the north of Ghana as missionaries, such preconceptions were soon dispelled. They met formidable cultural and language barriers, illiteracy and human sacrifice.

They entered a society where there are only six days in a week and no concept of a year. Polygamy was seen as a virtue, sisters were regularly swapped and the most powerful person in the village was not the tribal chief but the Witch Doctors who had been practicing their art for thousands of years.

One of the themes of this story of modern missionary endeaveour is the counter-cultural theme of 'sacrifice'. Ronald and Rossana built upon the foundations of others who prepared the way, and worked alongside similarly committed people.

In this previously un-reached area, there are now 17 churches, and 81 church leaders have been trained. The Konkoma tribes are now sending their own evangelists to other areas, bringing the Good News of Christ to more people.