with Pastor Jo
Meet Pastor Jo
A teacher called to make the Word come alive.
Pastor Jo
Founder & President, Speak The Word Ministries
Her story
JoAnne Ramsay accepted Jesus as Lord in June 1993 in Hampton, VA, and knew immediately that her life would never be the same. Called into ministry in 1994, she began in the jails and prisons of North Carolina — teaching the Word and speaking for those who could not speak for themselves.
The last scripture the Lord gave to settle her calling was Galatians 3:28 — that we are all one in Him. She was ordained in 1997, served as a correctional chaplain, and over the years built a praise team that raised a house of worship for inmates.
“Speak the Word only.”
— Matthew 8:8, the verse that named the ministry
Gave her life to Christ
Ordained into ministry
Radio & TV outlets worldwide
Her journey
JoAnne sensed God's call, though she did not yet know where He would use her.
Began ministering at the Duplin County jail in Kenansville, NC — to women, then men.
Became Chaplain of Duplin Correctional Center, ministering to inmates and staff alike.
The Lord set her on a new path — covering the earth with the spoken Word by radio, TV and internet.