Why We Do What We Do

Emerging leaders face a world that often celebrates charisma over character, image over integrity, competition over collaboration, and self-absorption over self-discipline. We seek to prepare and support individuals who can emerge into leaders who edify the world by anchoring their leadership on the principles demonstrated by Jesus Christ, the perfect leader.

Beginning with our public launch in 2022, we are fostering a community of student leaders who learn and apply Christ-centered leadership principles during their BYU experience. We support them in building communities of thought and action, pursuing initiatives that enrich campus and the world beyond, and strengthening their faith in the Savior. We engage faculty in staff across campus to promote research and pedagogy that support the development of student Christ-centered leadership.

As they go out into the world, our students’ positive impact will reverberate throughout families, congregations, communities, organizations and society. In this way, the Sorensen Center strives to enhance moral and ethical leadership worldwide.