Jerry Marshall
Jerry Marshall is a 'Kingdom entrepreneur' who has created employment and trained aspiring entrepreneurs among some of the most disadvantaged groups in the UK, Africa and Asia. He is a Cambridge economics graduate, a marketing professional and a serial entrepreneur who has founded ‘impact’ businesses, social enterprises and charities. An international speaker, author and campaigner, he is a member of St Mary’s, Weaverham, and lives by the River Weaver with his wife Sue. They have three grown-up daughters and three grandsons.
Lessons in job creation from a Christian entrepreneur
3 March 2021Transcend turned the normal business start-up process on its head, to tackle high unemployment, especially among graduates, and build hope. Instead of seeking the best business idea and location to maximise returns, the starting point for me was to bring God’s blessing to the community he had called me to; then to use the resources available (strong language and IT skills) to meet the challenges faced. Tackling unemployment has always been part of God’s call on my life, having been made…
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