BYUSA Vision

If you think about it BYU should be one place that most resembles a Zion-like community; over 90% of the students here are Latter-day Saints who all believe in the teachings of Jesus Christ, we ALL sign the Honor Code, and promise to live our lives in accordance with specific standards of modesty, honesty, and integrity, and we have a duty to give back to this University that has given us so much.

Granted, not everyone believes in and is dedicated to the doctrine and teachings of Jesus Christ as much as the next person, but imagine if all 34,000 students on this campus gave 100% effort to doing their Visiting and Home Teaching each month. Imagine if everyone you sat next to in class became a friend. Imagine if we all decided to think a little more about others, rather than ourselves. Imagine if BYU campus felt a little more like Zion.

That is one reason why I'm grateful for the vision of BYUSA, it's purpose is to help create more of a Zion community here on campus. It's vision reads: "As part of a BYU education, the Student Service Association's vision is to be leaders centered on Jesus Christ, who contribute to the building of Zion communities which are united in heart and mind that there be no intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, or physically poor among us. "

I think my favorite part of the BYUSA vision and BYU's is the fact that we are taught these leadership principles and skills, not just for our lives now, but to help build up the kingdom our whole lives. We are here to learn, and will go forth and serve in our various career fields, spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ through our words but more importantly, through the way we live our lives each day.

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Now how do I apply this vision to my role in BYUSA? I think by having a selfless mindset- in our area we talked about how Communications this year is trying to enhance the lives of everyone involved, and portray the amazing activities and endeavors we spearhead in the best light possible. There are so many amazing things that people do within the organization that can get positive press, and really emphasize what BYUSA is all about. The focus needs to be outward, and not inward. Always thinking about how I can help others and the organization itself be the best it can be!