Who We Are
The John Jay Institute is a para-academic center that is committed to advancing the knowledge and piety of the Christian faith as it pertains to the ordering of society, politics, and law. This educational task involves the re-discovery, recollection, and understanding of our religious, cultural, social, economic, and political heritage with relevant application to the pressing moral, social, and economic concerns facing America today.
The Institute is named for American founder John Jay (1745-1829) who was arguably the most religious, social, and political conservative of the principal founders of America. His eminence in public life included service in various governmental capacities as a member and president of the Continental Congress, Chief Justice of New York State, diplomatic envoy, Peace Commissioner, and Foreign Secretary of the United States, Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, and Governor of New York. Jay was also active in domestic and civil society as a dutiful son, faithful husband, and loving father. He was a vestryman in his local parish church, lay leader in the re-formation of a Protestant denomination, president of the American Bible Society, and a founder and patron of the New York Manumission Society for the emancipation of African slaves. Jay's prominence as a statesman, churchman, citizen and social reformer is a legacy to preserve and perpetuate. His dedication to the ideals of love and mercy, truth and justice guided his public labors in serving his country. In honor of his life and principled leadership, The John Jay Institute is dedicated to raising up and calling forth leaders like him for the future.
