The Ministry Expansion Kit
Get expert help to overcome obstacles and embrace opportunities with this comprehensive guide. The Ministry Expansion Kit provides everything cross-cultural workers need to effectively utilize virtual volunteers.
Introduction and Vision
These videos introduce the vision behind Switchboard, showcasing how cross-cultural workers connect with believers around the world to meet ministry needs.
Switchboard Overview Video
Provides a general introduction to Switchboard, explaining how it connects believers with global missions through virtual opportunities. Ideal for casting the vision to your church leadership and congregation.
Kingdom Consultant (KC) Overview Video
Highlights how skilled individuals within your church can serve as “Kingdom Consultants,” using their expertise to meet global needs without leaving home.
Great Commission Organization (GCO) Overview Video
Explains how organizations and workers can leverage Switchboard to connect with skilled volunteers, ensuring their specific needs are met efficiently and effectively.
Tools and Guides
These tools help workers and organizations get the most out of Switchboard. From assessments to identify needs to step-by-step guides for maximizing the effectiveness of your interactions with volunteers, this category provides everything you need to get started and expand your ministry.
One-Hour Call Guide
This guide equips cross-cultural workers and Great Commission Organization (GCO) representatives to prepare for and maximize the benefit of a consultation or coaching session.
SAGE Analysis Tool
Use the SAGE Analysis Tool to identify gaps in your ministry where virtual volunteers can provide support.
Request Builder Guide
This tool helps you transform a well-defined ministry need into a clear, structured request that will connect you with virtual volunteers on Switchboard.
Team Integration Guide
This guide provides best practices for successfully integrating virtual volunteers into your ministry team.
Resources for Sharing
Simplify the process of introducing Switchboard to your networks with ready-made presentation and promotional materials. This category ensures your communication is clear, professional, and impactful.
Switchboard One-Pager
This one-pager is designed to be easily shareable and serves as a quick reference for church leadership and members, helping to spark interest and understanding about the opportunities available through Switchboard.
Network Mapping Worksheet
This tool helps workers and GCOs identify individuals, churches, organizations, and ministry partners in their existing support networks to communicate specific volunteer opportunities to those who are already invested in their ministries.
Comprehensive Communication Guide
This guide provides best practices, message templates, and key resources for sharing your Switchboard request with your network.
Church Presentation Slides
Slides designed to introduce Switchboard to supporting churches. They allow you to share your specific needs and how members can get involved through practical steps like the skill assessment.
Support and FAQs
These resources provide the answers and extra support needed to ensure smooth implementation.
Connect with a Switchboard Specialist
Receive personalized guidance on using Switchboard, learn about the tools and resources available, and get answers to your specific questions. Schedule a call today to take the first step in expanding your ministry.
Switchboard FAQ
A comprehensive guide addressing common questions about Switchboard, including its mission focus, security, volunteer requirements, and implementation process.
Digital Harvest Newsletter
Discover news, success stories, platform updates, and practical resources to help you get the most from the Switchboard platform. Subscribe today to join a growing community of workers and organizations using virtual volunteers to make an impact among the communities they serve.
Skill Assessment Tool
Share with your network to help them discover how every believer’s unique skills and passions can align with global needs through this free, easy-to-use tool.
Understanding Security on Switchboard
Switchboard is designed to help workers connect with skilled volunteers while keeping security in mind. Read more to learn how to minimize risk and stay secure.