STAFF
Ray: Founder & CEO
Ray’s ministry career spans four decades with over 25 years on staff with a missions organization, and several years as the Executive Pastor of a large church in Johnson County, Kansas. Ray is a connector, builder, and dreamer with a shepherd’s heart.
A wealth of global connections allows him to focus on one-on-one discipleship, spiritual care, and fostering authentic relationships. He is an experienced coach and shepherds leaders internationally using virtual platforms as well as in-person, on-site visits. If he’s not on the way to or from the airport, you might find him barbecuing a brisket, sitting in a deer blind, or officiating a wedding.
Janell: Co-Founder & Lead Advocate
Janell’s ministry tenure is equally long, serving alongside Ray for decades. She’s currently serving in church administration, a role she’s held for more than 15 years. Janell is a trusted confidant possessing strengths such as compassion, mercy, and hospitality. Janell’s favorite activities include investing time with their three adult kids and seven grand children, reading and traveling with Ray.
Ray and Janell are lifetime Kansans who have traveled to more than 30 countries over their 40+ years of marriage. Still, of all the places they’ve been, the Sunflower state remains their favorite place to call home.
BOARD MEMBERS
RAY ZUERCHER - FOUNDER & BOARD MEMBER
JANELL ZUERCHER - CO-FOUNDER
Ray and Janell are practical visionary implements with four decades of marriage and ministry experience. They make their home in Olathe, Kansas
JARED ZUERCHER - BOARD MEMBER
ANNA GRACE ZUERCHER - BOARD MEMBER
Jared is an Engineer with Burns & McDonald in Kansas City. Anna Grace is homemaker and homeschool educator. They live in Greenwood, Missouri
DR. ANDY YOUNG - BOARD MEMBER
BREE YOUNG - BOARD MEMBER
Andy owns an Orthodontic Practice. Bree is a Coach at their local high school. They reside in Ft. Worth, Texas
JEFF BORKER - CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
DENISE BORKER - BOARD MEMBER
Jeff is an expert in Digital Real Estate. Denise is a veteran of Underwriting. They live in Spring Hill, Kansas
STEVE KERN - BOARD SECRETARY
LI ANNE KERN - BOARD MEMBER
Steve is a professional construction estimator with Burns & McDonald Engineering. Li Anne works as a Personal Trainer. They live in Lenexa, Kansas
MATTHEW REYNOLDS - BOARD TREASURER
HAYLEY REYNOLDS - BOARD TREASURER
Matthew is the Director of the Emergency Department of a large local hospital. Hayley is a Registered Nurse. They reside in Kansas City, Missouri
ABOUT US

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Partnerships: We are designed for community and doing life together. Through partnerships, we create relationships in which the world is expanded and others are benefited.
Accountability: Since much is entrusted to us; time, resources, people, trust, and confidentiality ZEELO has appropriate guidelines and structures in place to ensure that we work ethically, responsibly, and are able to answer for our conduct and obligations.
Innovation: We approach each situation with creativity and a problem-solving mindset. We attempt new things in hopes of better outcomes for everyone involved.
Generosity: Jesus is the greatest example of living generously. When people follow His example, both the giver and receiver experience joy and gratitude.
Excellence: We understand the lasting value of doing all things well. We believe it honors both the leaders we serve and the mission we pursue. We commit ourselves to maintaining the highest standards in all we do—striving with diligence, integrity, and care so that our work consistently reflects quality and faithfulness.
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We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God. Our practice is to abide with God daily through reading and studying His Word.
We believe in prayer. Our practice is to spend time in prayer daily, not just to make our requests known, but to better know the God who loves us and gave Himself for us.
We believe in one God, existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Our practice is to walk in obedience to our heavenly Father, being sensitive to the Spirit’s direction for the glory of the Son.
We believe in the Great Commission. Our practice is to participate in this divine calling as disciples of Jesus while helping others do the same.
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The name ZEELO is a blend of Greek and English words for Zeal, Life and Logistics. The name is intentionally ambiguous, but memorable. The owl, more than a mascot, looks east towards the 10/40 window and represents our core values of generosity, excellence, and innovation. Founded in 2020, our roots are connected to the advocacy work of author Max E. Zimmermann who Founded Immanuel Mission in Los Angeles during the Great Depression. Other influencing organizations include YFC, Avant, and the Gideons International.
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BETTER LIFE FOR PASTORALISTS BLFP is an indigenous organization in the Omo Valley of Ethiopia that believes that sustainability, self-support, and peace can be achieved through the advance of the gospel.
CALLED TO GO Exists to extend the reach of the Gospel to communities and regions that still are unreached, delivering the message of hope to those who have yet to hear it. They are committed to addressing the needs of marginalized and neglected segments of society, fostering care and compassion by leading individuals to embrace the transformative power of Jesus Christ's sacrificial death on the cross and His resurrection, and finding salvation for their souls.
GENEROUS CHURCH
GenerousChurch equips leaders in global church networks to unleash generous disciples. We believe generosity has a far more robust meaning than simply giving money. Living generously is richer and deeper — tied closely to discipleship and spiritual formation. Through leadership development and innovative tools like our Generosity Design Lab™, we help leaders and church planters unleash Biblical whole-life generosity which helps fuel the spread of the Gospel.JOURNEY BIBLE CHURCH
Meeting the practical and spiritual needs of people in far off lands is a big deal at Journey Bible Church. We take the time to invest in a few, strategic areas through relationships with missionaries on the ground. We call this effort Global Missions. We believe that everyone has a role to play in reading those in need in our world. Your part may be to pray for missionaries and mission efforts. You may financially support long-term missionaries or help fund short-term mission trips. You might even find yourself participating in a trip to see firsthand the work God is doing and use your skills and passions to make a difference in the lives of others.MISSIONEXUS
The vision of MissioNexus is to see missional leaders accelerating the fulfillment of the Great Commission in servant partnership with the church globally.UP GLOBAL
The UP Global Network is committed to people groups with less that 2% Christian and without a church presence. These are called the “unreached.” UP Global exists to make Jesus known among these unreached people groups. We provide a pathway to the unreached by developing partnerships, providing training, and assisting in development. -
ZEELO staff and volunteers have served as missionaries, church and para-church staff and pastors. They’ve raised families while investing their lives in ministry. Their experience in pastoral care, administration, logistics, and networking is central to our work. ZEELO has a growing network of global leaders. These relationships afford unique opportunities to connect leaders with others who can serve, care for, and minister around the globe. Through the use of technology, our staff and volunteers are able to multiply ministry efforts in ways that were previously impossible.