From podcasts to blog posts, our team loves sharing how God is connecting Christians around the world in service of the Great Commission. Check out what we and others have to say about the virtual missions movement.
As Executive Director of Switchboard, Scott Elequin connects Believers worldwide to Great Commission work—proving that every skill has a place in God’s mission.
🔹 “I keep meeting people who don’t think their skills can be used in the Great Commission… then days later, someone needs that exact thing! How cool is God?”
Trust God. Make yourself available. See what happens.
Tommy Lee sits down with Heather Trumpfheller, Chief Growth Officer at Switchboard, to explore how God uses every season of our lives to prepare us for His purposes. Heather shares her journey from broadcast journalism and the corporate world to encountering Christ during the pandemic, discovering her calling, and helping believers use their professional skills to advance the Great Commission.
They discuss why careers are often more like a jungle gym than a ladder, how faithfulness matters more than achievement, and what it means to live with enough margin to be "interruptible" by God. They also talk about mentorship, women in leadership, global perspectives on faith and work, and how every believer, whether an accountant, designer, entrepreneur, or stay-at-home parent, has a unique role to play in God's Kingdom.
We talk with Scott Elequin from Switchboard about building “Kingdom Relationships” that connect everyday Believers to real needs on the field right now. We explore how prayer, encouragement, skills-based help, and smarter mobilization can reduce missionary isolation and move the Great Commission forward.
Heather Trumpfeller, Chief Growth Officer at Switchboard, joins Jason Davis on The Fortified Life Podcast to explore how growth and community impact can go hand in hand. Drawing from her journey in tech and ministry, Heather shares how Believers can integrate faith into their everyday work, recognize that their skills are spiritual, and take part in the Great Commission—right where they are. This conversation reimagines missions as something accessible, relational, and possible for every Believer, no matter their role or location.
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Heather Trumpfheller’s story is a powerful testament to how God transforms a life built on personal achievement into one anchored in profound purpose and Kingdom impact. Once a high-achieving professional in tech consulting, Heather found herself spiritually adrift and having deep anxiety, despite outward success. Her journey, ignited during the pandemic, illustrates a radical shift from a life driven by achievement to one anchored in divine alignment and faithfulness.
Many Christians separate their faith from their work without even realizing it. You tithe, you attend church, and you assume that covers your part in the Great Commission. But what if your everyday job is exactly where God wants to use you? In this episode, Addison Williams sits down with Heather Trumpfheller, Chief Growth Officer at Switchboard, to talk about what it actually looks like to stop compartmentalizing your faith and start living it out Monday through Friday, right where you already are. Heather is Chief Growth Officer at Switchboard, a free platform that connects Believers with missionaries based on professional skills rather than geography.
Heather Trumpfheller shares her story and how the Switchboard platform is connecting Believers around the world with missionaries and ministries around the world to maximize impact and build relationships that will bring real change.
Heather Trumpfheller shares inspiring stories and simple ways your unique skills—whether in design, admin, or tech—can make a real difference from the home front.
Our very own Heather Trumpfheller, Chief Growth Officer at Switchboard, joined host Tracy Gardner to share how innovation and intentionality come together in Switchboard’s mission to empower people and communities.
In this episode, Heather unpacks:
If you care about tech that serves people first, this conversation is for you.
In this episode of the Christar’s Mobilizing the Gospel Podcast, Julie Zavodny shares how God led her from implementing media and financial systems in the corporate world to helping Believers around the globe connect their professional expertise with missions through Switchboard. You’ll hear how the Virtual Missions Kit equips churches to mobilize their members, how Believers are making a tangible impact through remote ministry, and how your own skills can play a role in God’s global story.
Listen in and discover practical ways to move the Great Commission forward—right from where you are.
We were honored to be featured on this WCIU website, where Heather Trumpfheller, representing Switchboard, joined Theresa Babbitt (Director of Communications & Marketing at WCIU) for a rich conversation about how digital tools are transforming global missions.
Heather Trumpfheller, Chief Growth Officer, joins Mission Chats to share how this innovative platform is connecting skilled volunteers with missionary needs—accelerating the Great Commission like never before.
Scott Elequin, our Executive Director, had the privilege of joining Mobilizing the Gospel with Sue Eenigenburg to talk about Switchboard—a platform that connects Believers with global mission work.
This episode dives into how faith, skills, and collaboration are driving sustainable impact in unreached communities. Guests share their powerful journeys and innovative strategies, including:
🔹 How Switchboard connects skilled Believers to mission work
🔹 Julie’s shift from consulting to missions
🔹 Bob’s faith-based architectural projects
🔹 Peter’s mission hub initiative in Kenya
🔹 Sustainability through community engagement and tourism
Scott Elequin, Executive Director of Switchboard, joins Tommy Lee to discuss the power of skills-based volunteering, global engagement, and the future of mission work. Hear how Switchboard is connecting Believers with organizations in need and the lessons learned along the way.
Heather Trumpfheller joins Mike Henry Sr. to share how God is using Switchboard to connect Believers and create global impact. Don’t miss her inspiring story!
Scott Elequin joins servicereef to talk through technology, both from an adoption perspective as well as the potential it brings to engaging the church to live out God’s calling in their lives through the skills and talents they already possess. Hear a different perspective today on technology, its adoption within churches and non-profits, and ideas on getting folks motivated to serve.
Scott Elequin, Executive Director of Switchboard, joins Avant-Garde Entrepreneur to share how virtual volunteering is transforming global missions. Learn how Switchboard connects skilled Believers with mission teams worldwide, the role of AI in matching volunteers, and the perseverance needed to build a social impact movement.
Scott Elequin, Executive Director of Switchboard, shares his journey from software engineer to mission-driven leader—proving that every skill, from digital marketing to AI, can be used to advance God’s Kingdom.
For many church members, the word “missions” evokes images of distant lands, language barriers, and life-altering sacrifices. It brings up concerns—cost, danger, hassle—and assumptions—that missions require seminary training, that it’s only for the pious, or that it demands an all-or-nothing commitment.
Read more“The Great Commission was always intended to be a group project.” Keaton Koch is the Mobilization pastor at Grace Covenant Church in Austin, Texas.
Read moreDiscover how Christian professionals can integrate faith and work, live missionally, and multiply their impact.
read moreMany cross-cultural workers face logistical, administrative, and strategic challenges that limit their ability to focus on ministry. Meanwhile, thousands of skilled Christians are eager to contribute to global missions but are unable to travel due to time, finances, or other commitments.
read moreFor many church members, the word “missions” evokes images of distant lands, language barriers, and life-altering sacrifices. It brings up concerns—cost, danger, hassle—and assumptions—that missions require seminary training, that it’s only for the pious, or that it demands an all-or-nothing commitment.
read more“The Great Commission was always intended to be a group project.” Keaton Koch is the Mobilization pastor at Grace Covenant Church in Austin, Texas.
read moreI’m waking up this morning with a cup of coffee in the north woods of Wisconsin. Mist is rising off the lake and it’s a cool 45 degrees F. Rain is on the way.
read moreDoug and Margaret Beck worked stateside. Then they ventured out on a church mission trip to the Dominican Republic in 2011.
read moreWe’ve created a GCO Dashboard to offer you an at-a-glance summary of your requests and connections.
read moreThis workshop is a facilitated time to discover how we each have something unique to bring to the Great Commission.
read moreWe all have a personal network and know who to call when we need help with specific topics.
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