Seek Justice in Your Community

Volunteer to provide legal help and gospel hope.

No one does justice alone, and no one should face injustice alone. Our model of Gospel Justice Centers is team-led, with 9 distinct roles that provide holistic legal ministry.

Find Your Gospel Justice Center Role

Attorney

An attorney bringing clarity and a path to justice to clients in the midst of confusing legal circumstances.

Serve as an Attorney

Client Advocate

A discerning listener providing the hope of God's love to clients by connecting them with relevant social / spiritual resources.

Client Intake Specialist

Organized administrator passionate about providing logistical support for essential tasks for clients and the Gospel Justice Center team.

Community Advocate

A natural connector spreading the word about the Gospel Justice Center by reaching out to service providers and businesses in the community.

Follow-Up Advocate

An encourager empowering clients to overcome barriers and take the next steps in their journey to justice.

Hospitality Specialist

A welcoming presence creating a warm environment for clients through refreshments, child care, and prayer.

Interpreter

God's bridge of understanding facilitating warm and accurate communication between the client and team members.

Justice Champion

The key point of contact for your Gospel Justice Center, leading and mobilizing others to use their gifts to serve the vulnerable.

Become a Justice Champion

Prayer Champion

A prayer champion leading the Gospel Justice Center team and wider church community in praying with and for clients.

Find Your Gospel Justice Center Role

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Attorney

An attorney bringing clarity and a path to justice to clients in the midst of confusing legal circumstances.

Serve as an Attorney

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Client Advocate

A discerning listener providing the hope of God's love to clients by connecting them with relevant social / spiritual resources.

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Client Intake Specialist

Organized administrator passionate about providing logistical support for essential tasks for clients and the Gospel Justice Center team.

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Community Advocate

A natural connector spreading the word about the Gospel Justice Center by reaching out to service providers and businesses in the community.

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Follow-Up Advocate

An encourager empowering clients to overcome barriers and take the next steps in their journey to justice.

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Hospitality Specialist

A welcoming presence creating a warm environment for clients through refreshments, child care, and prayer.

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Interpreter

God's bridge of understanding facilitating warm and accurate communication between the client and team members.

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Justice Champion

The key point of contact for your Gospel Justice Center, leading and mobilizing others to use their gifts to serve the vulnerable.

Become a Justice Champion

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Prayer Champion

A prayer champion leading the Gospel Justice Center team and wider church community in praying with and for clients.

Download Our Role Descriptions

Volunteer Training By Role

Ready to Serve?

Contact the Justice Champion at your church with your interest and preferred Gospel Justice Center role.

If your church doesn't have a Justice Champion, you can help get a center started by sharing the model with others at your church and inspiring someone to take on that role.

Invite Others to Get Involved

HEAR FROM OUR VOLUNTEERS

"I am passionate about helping people who are in need of legal advice, and understand how intimidating the legal world can be for those who are not familiar. I put myself in their shoes so I can help put them at ease."

LAURA

Client Intake Specialist

"As the Outreach Pastor of our church I am excited to join with Administer Justice to meet the needs of our community and to show them the love of Jesus."

PAT

Justice Champion

"I enjoy helping others feel welcomed and comfortable, while having conversations and a little nourishment."

JUANITA

Hospitality Specialist

FAQ

Here you'll find answers to some common questions about serving at a Gospel Justice Center.

Have other questions? Contact us.

What can I do to seek justice if I’m not an attorney?

Launch a Gospel Justice Center or volunteer at one.
Become a Prayer Partner and join our weekly prayer Zoom as we ask God to provide justice for the vulnerable. Contact a team member to learn more.
Raise awareness by leading a book study at your church with one of our AJ Book Club books or Gospel Justice.
Encourage your pastor to host a Justice Sunday and put a spotlight on God’s heart for justice.

Why are Gospel Justice Centers needed?

There is a massive civil justice gap in America. In 2020, we ranked 110th out of 128 countries for providing affordable access to justice. Every year, 40 million Americans are turned away from legal help even though they qualify for aid based on their income. Many people need simple legal advice to navigate confusing situations related to housing, family law, and employment, but they cannot afford it.

What is a Gospel Justice Center?

Who can come to a Gospel Justice Center?

How many volunteers are needed to launch a Gospel Justice Center?

A center can be launched with a minimum of 5 people: the Justice Champion (the point person and team builder), the Attorney, the Client Intake Specialist, the Community Advocate, and the Client Advocate. Many centers require an Interpreter as well. Our teams have 9 roles. Some of these roles can be combined and filled by one person (i.e., Prayer Champion and Hospitality Specialist). Some teams have 20+ volunteers, and some are much smaller. To download a summary of each role, click here.

How do I launch a Gospel Justice Center?

The first step in launching a center is to attend our virtual Explore Gospel Justice webinar to learn how our model provides the help of a lawyer and the hope of God’s love through the home of the church. Following Explore, you can present the idea to your church leadership using provided resources. If there is momentum and you are willing to serve as the Justice Champion, you will be invited to attend the Justice Champion training (online).

To kickstart the launch process, you will sign Articles of Association (which formalizes our relationship and provides insurance coverage for your volunteers) with Administer Justice. Our team will fully equip you to build a team of volunteers, get them trained, conduct a Mock Launch, and then launch with a Grand Opening.

When are most Gospel Justice Centers open?

What space and equipment are needed to launch a Gospel Justice Center?

Space: The church needs an open space to serve as a reception area with a cart or table to provide hospitality (coffee, water, snacks) and items for children to play with as they wait. A table will be needed for the Client Intake Specialist to enter data into a laptop. A minimum of two additional spaces/rooms are needed for the Attorney and the Client Advocate. Finally, a small storage space (for supplies and the retractable banner) is helpful.

Equipment: Our database system that securely stores client information is cloud-based and requires internet access. The database is mobile friendly, so volunteers are encouraged to use their phone or personal laptop. Occasionally, access to a printer is useful for client resources (though not necessary).

What costs are involved with launching and hosting a Gospel Justice Center?

It costs $5,000 to launch a center, but this cost is usually covered by a donor. This donation pays for a center’s insurance, client scheduling system, client database, communication technology, individualized website, initial supplies and materials, site banner, volunteer training, National Support Center assistance, and other support. Sometimes the host church wants to pay the cost as a way of investing in the center and community, but that is not required. The only ongoing cost for the church is paper and supplies once the original launch kit resources are depleted.

Clients pay a $30 copay for their appointment, and these fees allow the centers to be self-sustaining. The copays are paid to Administer Justice for the ongoing cost of insurance, database, and other support systems. The collected fees are the only ongoing fees between the center and the National Support Center.

How do you train volunteers?

What if I don’t know any attorneys?

Administer Justice actively networks with Christian attorneys to help resource churches looking to launch a center. Many churches have attorneys that will hear about the opportunity to serve and want to learn more. We have created resources to help explain the model specifically to attorneys that will be shared with the Justice Champion as part of the training. While it is ideal that the attorney be a part of the host church, that is not always possible.

What information can I share with attorneys that might be interested?

Do you have other resources so that I can engage my church in seeking gospel justice?

Yes! The book Gospel Justice, written by our Founder and CEO Bruce Strom, is an excellent way to engage others, and our YouTube channel has many excellent videos that share client stories and God’s heart for justice. Our website has resources for hosting a Justice Sunday with curriculum for children and youth, sermon and service resources, and a list of songs for worship. And finally, we have an AJ Book Club with recommended books for reading.

Hear From Some of Our Clients

Lend a helping hand to someone looking for legal help

Want to help provide legal aid?

There are many ways to get involved. Learn more at the links below about how you can join the team providing legal help to people in need.

Launch a Center

Serve as a Lawyer