At Switchboard, we believe every Christian has something valuable to offer in global missions—but for many, the barriers of travel, time, and fundraising can make traditional mission work feel out of reach. Meanwhile, missionaries around the world are tackling challenges that require skills like marketing, technology, and financial management—areas where the local church is filled with untapped expertise.

What if believers could bridge that gap from where they are right now?

That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce the Virtual Missions Kit, a groundbreaking new resource developed in partnership with Christar and Pioneers, with support from a Missio Nexus Innovation Grant. This kit is designed to equip churches with everything they need to mobilize their congregations for meaningful, skill-based mission work—without the need to leave home.

Equipping Churches for Global Impact

The Virtual Missions Kit provides pastors, missions teams, and church leaders with practical tools to introduce virtual missions in their congregations. It includes:

• Step-by-step guides for integrating virtual missions into church life.
• Presentation materials (slides, handouts, and videos) to engage members.
• The Switchboard skill assessment to help believers identify how their expertise fits into missions.
• Ongoing support, including a network of churches pioneering virtual missions together.

“Switchboard’s Virtual Missions Kit changes how we think about mobilizing people toward the Great Commission,” said Keaton Koch, pastor of mobilization at Grace Covenant Church of Austin. “This resource helps churches remove traditional barriers to missions involvement, allowing more believers to contribute their skills in meaningful ways.”

A Collaborative Effort for Greater Reach

This initiative wouldn’t be possible without the expertise and collaboration of our partners:

• Christar led the kit’s development, leveraging their deep experience in church engagement.
• Pioneers is driving distribution, ensuring more churches can access this game-changing resource.
• Switchboard provides the technology and platform that connect skilled believers with real-world mission needs.

With the support of the Missio Nexus Innovation Grant, this kit is just the beginning. Future resources will continue to expand how churches, missionaries, and faith-based organizations can harness the power of virtual missions.

How to Get Started

Church leaders looking to launch a virtual missions program can access the kit now by visiting globalswitchboard.io/virtual-missions-kit and filling out a short survey. Our team, along with Christar and Pioneers, is actively working to introduce this resource to churches nationwide.

Let’s rethink what’s possible in missions. Your skills can make an impact—wherever you are.

For more information, contact Heather Trumpfheller at htrumpfheller@globalswitchboard.io.

Download the press release here.