--- title: Job Creation Toolkit date: 2021-05-20T15:03:00+01:00 author: Jo Evans canonical_url: "https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/job-creation-project/job-creation-toolkit" section: Pages --- #### “If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” 1 John 3:17-18 This toolkit will provide you with resources and advice, and signpost you to where to start if you want to create jobs and help people into employment. We’ve collected together some of our favourite books to inspire you and organisations and resources which will help you take the first step. The Evangelical Alliance launched the [Job Creation Project](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/job-creation-project) to encourage the church to step up and respond to the employment crisis in our nations. Following the health crisis of the coronavirus pandemic is an economic crisis as millions come off furlough and businesses try to reboot their enterprises. Recent statistics suggest while there has not yet been rocketing unemployment, this number will likely increase as the furlough scheme ends, with younger people and the BAME community disproportionately affected. We believe that work is an intrinsic expression of our human dignity and that’s why we want to help churches respond. Long-term unemployment can lead to associated problems of depression, addiction, family breakdown and abuse. The church can play a role in stopping this cycle and shift direction to help people thrive. #### These resources are designed to help Christian business leaders and employers see job creation as missional and a way to demonstrate the love of God to their neighbours. We passionately believe that prayer works and we want Christians to pray into this issue, but we also want practical action to accompany prayers. Advice from Christians experienced in job creation as well as recommended books, programmes and resources, will help you understand the relationship between faith and work and identify the appropriate support and training you need as you look to create jobs. Christians have always been active in business and have long contributed to the welfare of their local communities. We hope the materials on this page support you as you consider if you can create jobs and evaluate the possibilities. > Coming out of this pandemic, we need faith-inspired entrepreneurs to step up and create value in society, create jobs and create economic growth. It is the only thing that will pull us out of the impact of this pandemic. We need to think more strategically and long-term than emergency relief. The church could play a key role in pulling the country out of where we’ve got to. **Matt Bird**The Spirit of Enterprise ### Six top tips for job creation As part of its Job Creation Project, the Evangelical Alliance has spoken with Christian entrepreneurs and leaders of business networks and organisations, to find out from the experts what to consider when looking to create new jobs. [You can find out what they had to say here](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/job-creation-project) and read some of their key pieces of advice below. 1. Employment opportunity comes from company growth; creating jobs is great way to help others, but you need more than just that desire to make it make a difference. 2. Jobs should be worthwhile and sustainable. They should give dignity in the work that people are employed to do, and provide long-term opportunities to lift people out of poverty. 3. Jobs should meet a genuine consumer need. Are you competing with companies already up and running, or offering something new and distinctive? This will affect how sustainable the jobs you create will be. 4. Creating jobs can also create paperwork. In the short term, new roles may increase the burden of work on you. Ensure that you are equipped to navigate the necessities of tax, contracts, pensions and other legal responsibilities. 5. Find trusted advisers who can support you and encourage you in your enterprise but also provide vital constructive and critical guidance. 6. As you create jobs consider how the jobs will contribute to the company, the community and the welfare of the individual and their family or immediate environment. Is this a job you would want to do (even if you might not have the particular skills or training for it)? ### Recommended reading ##### We've brought together some of our favourite books to help Christians integrate their faith into their work life > “Seek the help of someone who has been down a similar path, who has experienced both success and failure and who is willing to share the lessons from their experiences and potentially act as a mentor.” Michael Craig, Business Matters” ### Training on connecting faith and business, and connecting with others ##### Find support for living out your Christian faith in the workplace, and connect with others trying to do the same > “Businesses work when there’s an intersection of passion and faith and a problem. It also works when people don’t try to do it by themselves; we’re designed to work in community." Rich Robinson, Catalyse Change” ### Programmes to help employers create jobs and businesses ##### Here are some programmes and resources which will help you take some first steps [ ![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) [ ![Prayer fuel pack](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 fuel pack](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/job-creation-fuel-pack.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/prayer-fuel-pack-2) [#### Prayer fuel pack ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/prayer-fuel-pack-2) A resource to equip the church to pray into the unemployment crisis [ Find out more 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