Marshall grew up in several cities. He spent his pre-school years in Lock Haven, PA. During his grade school years, he lived in Mt. Vernon, IL and then moved to Joplin, MO for his junior high and first two years of high school. He completed his high school years in Cincinnati, Ohio. He went on to Milligan College, Milligan, TN and received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1963. He then attended Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY receiving his Bachelor of Divinity and his Doctor of Ministry in 1966 and 1973, respectively.

Marshall has been a minister for over 40 years leading such churches as: Heaton Christian Church in NC, First Christian in KY, Converse Church of Christ in IN, Catlin Church of Christ in IL, White Oak Christian in OH and has been the Senior Minister here at Worthington Christian Church since 1982.

Marshall feels that his father, Edwin Hayden, his wife, Judy, several good teachers and the church families with whom he has served have been very influential with his Christian walk.

Marshall married Judy in 1962. They have two sons, Eric Clark and Ryan Mark. He is the proud Grandfather of five grandsons.

Marshall's desire for Worthington Christian is that we be a place where people will say 'I'm at home now,' and continue to have many, many people growing toward Christ and growing in Christ -- Spiritual toddlers to kids -- Kids to teens -- Teens to adults -- Adults to Seasoned Christian Adults.