How Jannette Simmons Administers Justice

Jannette accepted the Lord when she was 7. She is grateful she had a mother who instructed her in the way of the Lord to the best of her ability. Since childhood, she saw her mother's involvement in ministry. Jannette remembers, "she took me with her to many places sharing the gospel and doing Bible classes for children in poor neighborhoods. I saw her pray for the sick, visit prisoners and do all types of things for God. In the same way, I have followed her example since I was small and participated in the local church where I grew in different ministries."

God developed a passion in Jannette's heart for hurting women who were in need - those who are broken and wounded by different circumstances in life. In 2000 she had the opportunity to start a social work center for women. This center was in one of the most impoverished communities in her town. It was supported by an international ministry (SI) and women who had low education, who were emotionally wounded and had low self-esteem could come to the center to be taught and take part in development projects. Jannette longed to see the restoration of God's work in their lives, just as He had worked in hers. The center still functions and is blessing the people in the community.

In 2002, after six year attending University, Jannette graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration. She married Roger Simmons the same year and his testimony and walk with God impacted her life in many areas. They have two children Abigail is 4; Josiah is 4 months) who are a great joy in their lives. They have now been living in the U.S. for two years and are trying to establish themselves. Both Jannette and Roger work and volunteer for Administer Justice answering phones, scheduling appointments, interpreting and translating Spanish and working with other volunteers.

Jannette heard of Administer Justice for the first time through Executive Board Member Karen Schultz, and later through her husband Roger. She feels it is an honor to participate in this ministry and believes in what AJ is doing. "For me, it is an excellent opportunity to serve the community as well as minister to the Hispanic Community," says Jannette. We are grateful for all the Simmons family does to Administer Justice for those in need.