Be a Champion for Justice in Your Community
Mobilize your church for gospel justice.
Does your heart ache when you see injustice in the world today?
God’s word is clear – we are called to seek justice.
Learn to do right; seek justice.
Defend the oppressed.
Take up the cause of the fatherless;
plead the case of the widow.
Isaiah 1:17
There’s a massive civil justice gap in America – low-income neighbors can’t get basic legal advice.
The opportunity for churches to make a difference is huge.
Ranking of America's access and affordability of civil justice in a list of 142 countries.
Percentage of legal issues facing low-income Americans that are not addressed fully.
Percentage of the 384,000 churches in America providing legal help to the most vulnerable in their community.
Hear from a Justice Champion
Getting started with a Gospel Justice Center is simple:
1. Schedule a Conversation
Explore the opportunity and prayerfully consider your role in launching a center.
2. Commit to Taking the Next Step
Learn more about the role of the Champion and complete the Tell Us About Yourself Form.
3. Open Your Church’s Doors to Clients
Launch your center and begin serving clients, providing the help of a lawyer and the hope of God's love.
How can you get a center started if you are not the Justice Champion?
Our model embraces the various gifts that make up the body of Christ. If leading the team is not a right fit for you we have actions you can take to share the news and inspire others to get involved.
Take a look below for those next steps, or find the role in a Gospel Justice Center that's right for you.
Share Our Model with Your Pastor
Let pastors in your community know about our model.
Learn What Makes Our Model Distinctive
Spread the word about our model to others in your community.
Inspire Someone To Launch a Center
Talk to friends at church about the Justice Champion role by sharing this download.
Steps to Launch a Gospel Justice Center
We know justice is messy and complex. Our Gospel Justice Center model makes it simple for your church to get started seeking justice for the vulnerable in your community.
In 6 months you can be changing lives by providing access to justice and Jesus in your church.
Step One
Attend Explore Gospel Justice & Meet with Emily
Responsible: Church Leader
Attend our Explore Gospel Justice presentation, or watch the Explore video and schedule a conversation with Emily to learn more.
Step Two
Sign the Church Commitment form
Responsible: Church Leader
Complete the commitment form once your church decides to host the center.
Step Three
Find a Justice Champion
Responsible: Church Leader
Find the person(s) to lead the Gospel Justice Center using our Justice Champion online resources, connect them with Emily, and share the Justice Champion Primer.
Step Four
'Tell Us About Yourself' form and Next Step Meeting
Responsible: Justice Champion
Review the Justice Champion Primer and complete the Tell Us About Yourself Form. Then schedule your
Next Steps Meeting.
Step Five
Sign the Ministry Agreement
Responsible: Church Leader
Review and sign the Ministry Agreement to form a chapter of Administer Justice at your church.
Step Six
Join the Launch Cohort
Responsible: Justice Champion
Once the Ministry Agreement is signed, complete the Justice Champion Commitment Form and join the next Launch Cohort to begin the launch process.
Community Impact Guarantee
If you launch a center, we guarantee vulnerable neighbors will step through the doors of your church every month and find legal help and gospel hope.
Don’t let your church become divided over justice issues – unite them around gospel justice! Instead of debating justice, do it!
For over 25 years, Administer Justice has been helping people make an impact in their community through a simple proven model of Gospel Justice Centers. After launching, there is no ongoing cost to churches, all training and materials are provided, and our National Support Center cares for all our justice center teams.
Hear From Justice Champions
FAQ
Here you'll find answers to some common questions about serving as a Justice Champion.
Have other questions?
Your Church Can Make a Difference
Low-income individuals receive little or no help for 92% of their legal issues. Your church can provide legal help and see lives changed.
Take the first step to launching a Gospel Justice Center in your church. Schedule a call today with a team member to learn more.