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Hello! I'm Marquis.

I founded Edifi Consulting driven by my passion for empowering leaders, fortifying teams, and advancing vision in a constructive manner. My background in military service, education, and ministry leadership has shown me that successful leadership blends both structure and compassion. I infuse this perspective into every coaching, mentorship, and development opportunity I offer.

About Marquis Jackson

Ministry-minded Leadership

Marquis brings deep ministry leadership experience to his work as a consultant, mentor, and pastor. As Pastor of Glory House Christian Ministries in Matthews, North Carolina, he leads with a strong commitment to biblical truth, spiritual formation, and the intentional development of people. Licensed to preach in 2010 and ordained as an elder in 2016, Marquis later served as Director of the Life Institute for Training and Equipping at Life Center International Ministries before being sent in 2021 to plant Glory House. As a third-generation pastor, he brings spiritual depth, practical wisdom, and a passion for helping leaders grow with clarity and purpose.

Military-grade Leadership

Marquis served 22 years in the United States Army Reserve and is a veteran of the Iraq War. His military experience helped forge a leadership philosophy grounded in discipline, resilience, teamwork, and mission-focused execution. As a Senior Noncommissioned Officer, he led Soldiers in carrying out mission-essential t, developing a leadership style defined by clarity, accountability, and composure under pressure. He also became a certified Master Resilience Trainer, equipping him to strengthen individuals and teams in adaptability, endurance, and sustained effectiveness.

Instructional Expertise

With over 20 years in education and licenses in administration and English, Marquis is a proven leader in academic excellence. After winning awards for student achievement, he transitioned into instructional coaching, guiding fellow educators through feedback cycles. His impact eventually scaled to a district level, where he served as a specialist training thousands of teachers. Marquis has mastered the art of facilitating professional development on critical topics like data-driven decision making and curriculum rollout, helping large-scale organizations achieve better learning outcomes.

Experience That Matters

Marquis Jackson is a leader, educator, and mentor committed to helping people and organizations grow from the inside out. His work is shaped by a diverse background that allows him to serve pastors, educators, ministry teams, and other leaders with both structure and insight.

Ready to build stronger leadership and healthier teams?

Edifi Consulting offers support for leaders who want to grow with clarity, lead with confidence, and move forward with purpose.

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