​​Justin (Apostle) and (Lady)Lauren are servant Leaders of S.I.G. Ministries began 2008. Justin is also married to his lovely wife Lauren Burnette, and the father to Te'Quan, Justin and Trinity Sharper. Justin and Lauren both born in the Youngstown area and both accepted Jesus Christ into their lives in their early teens. After maturing and growing in the faith, Apostle Justin at the age of twenty-six accepted the call to ministry and preparation for what would later become Stand In The Gap Ministries. Lady Lauren accepted her call to ministry and began edifying young people during earlier years in the faith.  Four years later Apostle Justin and(Lady) Lauren began Stand in the Gap Ministries at  the YMCA in Youngstown, Ohio. Three youth received certificates for completing the Prepare Youth Program. Then spent eight weeks in the Juvenile Justice Center in Warren, Ohio in the summer of 2009, ministering to troubled youth. Then in fall of 2009 eight youth received certificates 4 male teens at the Youngstown YMCA and four female teens at the Boardman YMCA. Also in December of 2009 Stand in the Gap Ministries was in the Youngstown Vindicator and YMCA Newsletter which reached 1500 members.

Apostle Justin Burnette ministry began as a Deacon​​ in training then after much spiritual training and maturing he was ordained into ministry as a Deacon. After serving in the office of a Deacon in God's time was elevated, licensed and ordained as an Elder. Currently Apostle Justin Burnette attends Global University to further his education in ministry. Apostle Justin Burnette has served as a Sunday School superintendent, Bible study teacher, worship leader and has worked as head over a youth department. Also implemented a Youth Church at Rebirth Worship Center in Columbus Ohio. Apostle Justin was consecrated as an Apostle February 9th 2017. Justin Burnette is currently serving as a Apostle of Sig Ministries. lady Lauren serves as First Lady of the ministry, Worship Leader, Women's Ministry Leader and consistently serves at the side of her husband as God leads and guides both to continue to build the Kingdom of God.