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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.

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WorkWise: Heather Trumpfheller

AT WORK ON PURPOSE | OCTOBER 6, 2025

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.

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Practical and Professional Help from the Home Front

GLOBAL MISSIONS PODCAST | SEPTEMBER 30, 2025

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.

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AI Innovation with Impact: Empowering People & Communities

TECH TALK WITH VLINK | AUGUST 22, 2025

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:

  • How AI can empower people, not replace them
  • Why trusted networks matter—especially for women-owned businesses
  • Her journey from TV news to tech leadership with a mission

If you care about tech that serves people first, this conversation is for you.

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AI Innovation with Impact: Empowering People & Communities

Switchboard: Using Your Skills for the Great Commission

MOBILIZING THE GOSPEL PODCAST|JULY 31, 2025

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 volunteers are making a tangible impact through virtual service, 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.

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WCIU and Switchboard Partner Up & Talk About Collaboration in the Digital Age

WILLIAM CAREY INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY | APRIL 15, 2025

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.

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Heather Trumpfheller - globalswitchboard.io

MISSION CHATS PODCAST | MARCH 1, 2025

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.

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Switchboard: The Power of Virtual Volunteering for the Great Commission

MOBILIZING THE GOSPEL PODCAST | FEBRUARY 26, 2025

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.

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Bridging the Gap Between the Mission Force and the Mission Field in Africa - With Guests from Switchboard & Mapps

UNREACHED PODCAST |FEBRUARY 1, 2025

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

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Connecting Mission Teams With Skilled Believers Worlwide: The Vision of Scott Elequin

AVANT-GARDE ENTREPRENEUR | APRIL 16, 2024

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.

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Meet Heather Trumpfheller of Switchboard

FOLLOWER OF ONE PODCAST | DECEMBER 31, 2024

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!

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Vast Resources in The Kingdom and Immense Scarcity in The Field: Switchboard's Plan to Change The Game

UNREACHED PODCAST | MARCH 20, 2024

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.

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Skills-Based Volunteering and Mission Work with Scott Elequin

UPNEXT PODCAST | JANUARY 30, 2025

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.

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Technology Adoption: A conversation with Scott Elequin | Ep 4

SERVICEREEF | JUNE 17, 2024

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.

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Bringing Home the Mission Field - Scott Elequin

FAITHLY STORIES | JANUARY 19, 2024

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.

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Humanizing Software Episode 37 with Scott Elequin

HUMANIZING SOFTWARE | SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

This week on Humanizing Software, Andrew Tull welcomes Scott Elequin, Executive Director of Tentmakers Network, to discuss people-driven tech, business model innovation, and the intersection of faith and entrepreneurship.

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Articles and Blog Posts Featuring Switchboard

How Is Virtual Missions Reshaping Church Engagement?

How Is Virtual Missions Reshaping Church Engagement?

Scott Elequin|MARCH 5, 2025

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.

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Mobilization

Mobilization

Tom Zimmerman|JANUARY 20, 2025

“The Great Commission was always intended to be a group project.” Keaton Koch is the Mobilization pastor at Grace Covenant Church in Austin, Texas.

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How Is Virtual Missions Reshaping Church Engagement?

How Is Virtual Missions Reshaping Church Engagement?

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.

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Mobilization

Mobilization

“The Great Commission was always intended to be a group project.” Keaton Koch is the Mobilization pastor at Grace Covenant Church in Austin, Texas.

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I am called…so are you!

I am called…so are you!

I’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.

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GCO Dashboard

GCO Dashboard

We’ve created a GCO Dashboard to offer you an at-a-glance summary of your requests and connections.

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