--- title: Job creation project date: 2021-04-22T09:00:00+01:00 author: Tim Coysh canonical_url: "https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/job-creation-project" section: Pages --- The UK is in an unemployment crisis as the coronavirus pandemic takes its toll on the economy. At the Evangelical Alliance we want to face up to the current state of our country and seek the wisdom and will of God as we strive to bring hope and practical responses, glorifying Jesus as we do so. #### The church has always responded with compassion and conviction to help those in greatest need. We believe there is an equal role for Christians to play in creating jobs that will help people out of poverty and provide economic stability. As we share stories of Christians involved in job creation, it is our hope that business leaders and entrepreneurs are inspired to see this as a natural outworking of their own Christian faith. Equally, we will produce resources that we pray will provide the church and individuals with tools to tackle the problem practically. Our ultimate prayer is that as God’s people strive to bring hope to many through employment, His character will be revealed and many more will come to know Jesus for themselves. > “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6” [ ![Job Creation Toolkit](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Job creation banner without text](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Job-creation-banner-without-text.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/job-creation-project/job-creation-toolkit) [#### Job Creation Toolkit ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/job-creation-project/job-creation-toolkit) Advice and recommended resources for Christians in business who are looking to create jobs [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/job-creation-project/job-creation-toolkit) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/job-creation-project/job-creation-toolkit) [ ![Job Creation Project: Supporting entrepreneurs in their non-traditional ministry](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Nordwood themes k RN Zi G Ktz48 unsplash](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/nordwood-themes-kRNZiGKtz48-unsplash_2021-07-23-160555_rrvf.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/job-creation-project-supporting-entrepreneurs-in-their-non-traditional-ministry) [#### Job Creation Project: Supporting entrepreneurs in their non-traditional ministry ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/job-creation-project-supporting-entrepreneurs-in-their-non-traditional-ministry) Our mission is to inspire and equip Christian entrepreneurs [ ![Jo Evans](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/jo-evans) [ Jo Evans ](/author/jo-evans) 29 July 2021 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/job-creation-project-supporting-entrepreneurs-in-their-non-traditional-ministry) [ ![Theos report: We have an opportunity to humanise work](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Laptop woman and pen](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Laptop-woman-and-pen.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/theos-report-we-have-an-opportunity-to-humanise-work) [#### Theos report: We have an opportunity to humanise work ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/theos-report-we-have-an-opportunity-to-humanise-work) In its new report, Christian think tank Theos proposes three fundamental steps that'd bring much-needed change to the culture of work [ ![Jo Evans](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/jo-evans) [ Jo Evans ](/author/jo-evans) 21 July 2021 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/theos-report-we-have-an-opportunity-to-humanise-work) [ ![Job Creation Project: Life when work stops](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Montylov o8d K Xkkwuv U unsplash](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/montylov-o8dKXkkwuvU-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/job-creation-project-life-when-work-stops) [#### Job Creation Project: Life when work stops ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/job-creation-project-life-when-work-stops) Steve Osei-Mensah, work forum director at LICC, gives his insight on God’s purposes through redundancy [ ![Steve Osei-Mensah](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/steve-osei-mensah) [ Steve Osei-Mensah ](/author/steve-osei-mensah) 08 July 2021 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/job-creation-project-life-when-work-stops) [ ![Job Creation Project: a ministry for the local church](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Mike Jones](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Mike-Jones.jpeg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/job-creation-project-a-ministry-for-the-local-church) [#### Job Creation Project: a ministry for the local church ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/job-creation-project-a-ministry-for-the-local-church) Former Boots regional manager, Mike Jones, shares his vision for the local church in the jobs crisis [ ![Jo Evans](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/jo-evans) [ Jo Evans ](/author/jo-evans) 01 July 2021 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/job-creation-project-a-ministry-for-the-local-church) [ ![Job Creation Project: Tackling start-ups and self-employment](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![IMG 6503](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/IMG_6503.JPG) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/job-creation-project-tackling-start-ups-and-self-employment) [#### Job Creation Project: Tackling start-ups and self-employment ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/job-creation-project-tackling-start-ups-and-self-employment) Entrepreneur Jerry Marshall shares his experience and wisdom on creating sustainable jobs while trusting in the security of Jesus [ ![Jo Evans](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/jo-evans) [ Jo Evans ](/author/jo-evans) 17 June 2021 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/job-creation-project-tackling-start-ups-and-self-employment) [ ![Why creating jobs should matter to Christians](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Adult Business Businessman](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/adult-business-businessman.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/why-creating-jobs-should-matter-to-christians) [#### Why creating jobs should matter to Christians ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/why-creating-jobs-should-matter-to-christians) Global commitments on tax might grab headlines, but what Christians do in local communities can make a lasting difference to people searching for work [ ![Danny Webster](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/danny-webster) [ Danny Webster ](/author/danny-webster) 10 June 2021 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/why-creating-jobs-should-matter-to-christians) [ ![Jesus, the compassionate job creator](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Vineyard](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/johny-goerend-pnigODapPek-unsplash_2021-06-03-100632_puol.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/jesus-the-compassionate-job-creator) [#### Jesus, the compassionate job creator ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/jesus-the-compassionate-job-creator) What can we learn about job creation from Matthew 20? asks Andy Palmer, minister of Christ Church Balham, London [ ![Andy Palmer](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/andy-palmer) [ Andy Palmer ](/author/andy-palmer) 03 June 2021 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/jesus-the-compassionate-job-creator) [ ![Job Creation Project: The church transforming lives by creating jobs](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![IMG 20210520 161527](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/IMG_20210520_161527.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/job-creation-project-the-church-transforming-lives-by-creating-jobs) [#### Job Creation Project: The church transforming lives by creating jobs ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/job-creation-project-the-church-transforming-lives-by-creating-jobs) Senior pastor Paul Griffiths saw a chance for his church to serve the community – by opening a bowling alley. [ ![Jo Evans](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/jo-evans) [ Jo Evans ](/author/jo-evans) 20 May 2021 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/job-creation-project-the-church-transforming-lives-by-creating-jobs) [ ![UK competition to help churches support those facing unemployment](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Priscilla du preez Xk K Cui44i M0 unsplash](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/priscilla-du-preez-XkKCui44iM0-unsplash_2021-05-17-134233_nhpb.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/uk-competition-to-help-churches-support-those-facing-unemployment) [#### UK competition to help churches support those facing unemployment ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/uk-competition-to-help-churches-support-those-facing-unemployment) Cinnamon Network UK launches their 2021 Cinnamon Incubator Competition to help build the capacity of churches to support people back into employment [ ![Jo Evans](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/jo-evans) [ Jo Evans ](/author/jo-evans) 17 May 2021 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/uk-competition-to-help-churches-support-those-facing-unemployment) [ ![Job Creation Project: a conversation with Joëlle Warren MBE](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Joellewarrencolourv2 20190517110754638 web](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/joellewarrencolourv2-20190517110754638_web.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/job-creation-project-a-conversation-with-joelle-warren-mbe) [#### Job Creation Project: a conversation with Joëlle Warren MBE ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/job-creation-project-a-conversation-with-joelle-warren-mbe) How business can be a vocation, ministry and calling [ ![Jo Evans](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/jo-evans) [ Jo Evans ](/author/jo-evans) 13 May 2021 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/job-creation-project-a-conversation-with-joelle-warren-mbe) [ ![Job Creation Project: Catalyse Change co-founder talks “releasing kingdom potential” in business](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Robinson Family 22](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/RobinsonFamily_22_2021-04-29-163234.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/job-creation-project-catalyse-change-co-founder-talks-releasing-kingdom-potential-in-business) [#### Job Creation Project: Catalyse Change co-founder talks “releasing kingdom potential” in business ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/job-creation-project-catalyse-change-co-founder-talks-releasing-kingdom-potential-in-business) Catalyse Change co-founder Rich Robinson shares how the charity helps entrepreneurs integrate faith into their business ventures [ ![Jo Evans](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/jo-evans) [ Jo Evans ](/author/jo-evans) 06 May 2021 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/job-creation-project-catalyse-change-co-founder-talks-releasing-kingdom-potential-in-business) 1 [2](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/job-creation-project.md/page/2 "Go to page 2") [ ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/job-creation-project.md/page/2 "Next page")