Global Mission Toolbox

Discover how Global Switchboard is connecting everyday professionals with global mission workers who need practical support. 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.

Bio:
Heather Trumpfheller is the President of Austin Women in Technology. She previously worked at A. Larry Ross Communications as an Account Coordinator. Heather Trumpfheller attended the University of Missouri. She’s also the Strategic Partnership Director at Switchboard

Show Notes:
Get involved with Switchboard today!!

Check out their website: https://globalswitchboard.io/

Take the Skills Assessment: https://globalswitchboard.io/skill-assessment/

Download the Virtual Missions Kit (for churches): https://globalswitchboard.io/virtual-missions-kit/

Download the Ministry Expansion Kit (for goers, home offices, church plants, and nonprofits to use Switchboard to connect with virtual volunteers): https://globalswitchboard.io/ministry-expansion-kit/

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Topics: Business as Mission

This episode features Michèle Phoenix discussing her book Pieces of Purple, where she shares personal stories and practical insights on the challenges and beauty of growing up as a Missionary’s Kid, offering guidance for churches and individuals to better understand, support, and care for Third Culture Kids with empathy, intentionality, and grace.

Bio:
Raised in France by a Canadian father and an American mother, Michèle is a mentor, writer, and speaker with a heart for Missionaries’ Kids. She taught for twenty years at Black Forest Academy (Germany) before launching her own ministry advocating for MKs and TCKs. She now travels globally to consult and teach on topics related to this unique people group. She loves good conversations, French pastries, mischievous students, and paths to healing.

Show Notes:
Learn more about Michèle Phoenix and her ministry to TCKs: https://michelephoenix.com/
Buy “Pieces of Purple”: https://michelephoenix.com/pieces-of-purple/
Connect with Michèle on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shellphoenix/
Check out her podcast, Pondering Purple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pondering-purple/id1499722940
Keep learning how to love MKs:
Episode 11: “How We Can Support Missionary Kids” https://globalmissionstoolbox.com/podcast/011-how-can-we-support-missionary-kids/
Episode 218: “Caring for Third Culture Kids” https://globalmissionstoolbox.com/podcast/218-2-2/

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Topics: Member Care

Welcome to our 10th Season! Join us as John Darnell from Global Outreach International (GOI) unpacks God’s heart for the nations and the vital role of the local church in sending well. Together we’ll explore how churches can build intentional, prayerful partnerships with mission agencies that keep the Church at the center of missions.

Bio:
John Darnell loves to encourage believers to live out their faith and discover God’s purpose for their lives. He and his wife, Emily, were public school teachers before moving to Ecuador as missionaries. He now serves as a speaker, leadership coach, teacher, and CEO of Global Outreach International (GOI). In their family’s spare time, they run Moon Lake Farm in Mississippi, hosting events and welcoming guests from all over the world.

Show Notes:
Learn more about Global Outreach International: https://www.globaloutreach.org

Connect with John Darnell on Facebook and Instagram at @johndarnell3rd

Resources and Links:
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Topics: Sending Church

In this short episode, we introduce our producer, Maggie Green, who’s been working behind the scenes and will be joining Mags as a co-host in the future. We also explore a glimpse into our team, process, and a look ahead at our seasons to come!

Resources and Links:
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Get in touch with our team: [email protected]

Topics: GMT News