About Us
Named for the American founder, John Jay (1745-1829), the John Jay Institute is the only faith-based, intercollegiate organization in America exclusively dedicated to developing leaders for public service. As a para-academic center our mission is to prepare commited men and women for principled public leadership. A genuine patriot and paragon of public virtue whose service to his country included several governmental and non-governmental roles, Jay is a relevant role model for 21st Century leaders.
Mission
To prepare Christians for principled public leadership
Strategy
Operate residential and other leadership development programs designed for grooming emerging leaders of principle and a professional fraternity for fostering their network and impact
The Need and Opportunity
American culture has changed significantly since the founding. Our civilization lacks ethical standards, political civility, and common decency. In this critical situation, the importance of religious faith in our democratic life has been increasingly marginalized and severed from public discourse and debate. As a consequence there is great social and political confusion about the meaning of our civilization, our country, and even ourselves. America faces a cultural crisis never before seen. More than at any other time in history, there is an acute need for principled public leaders. The current scarcity of principled leaders presents an opportunity for the Institute to develop men and women who are rooted in the wisdom of the Bible, classic texts of political thought, and the practical prudence and public virtue of America’s greatest leaders. Indeed, our time calls for leaders who possess the conviction of truth, are confident in the integrity of their faith, and believe in enduring conservative political principles for the common good of all people.
