About Us - The JOY Standard
Why this exists
The Joy Standard exists to help families and communities create places where joy can endure.
It grew out of lived experience, families gathering, teaching children, navigating challenges, and discovering that joy is not accidental. It is protected by alignment, shared values, and a clear center.
At the heart of everything we share is Jesus Christ, the living Son of God. His restored gospel and Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are a great blessing to us we want to share with all.
When Christ is placed at the center of our lives — in our minds, our homes, and our communities — order replaces confusion, belonging replaces isolation, and joy becomes possible even in difficulty.
Where this work comes from
The Joy Standard reflects more than a decade of experience building and sustaining Christ-centered family communities, particularly homeschool co-ops and youth programs. As interest in our model has grown, we have decided to gather and share insights and support in this community of communities.
What began as a group of mothers seeking connection for our kids, that slowly became something more enduring — a way of living and gathering that supported:
- families and marriages
- children and youth development
- shared leadership
- deep belonging
- long-term sustainability
The systems shared here were not designed in theory.
They were discovered through practice, prayer, and refinement over time.
Our approach
We believe:
- joy is a divine indicator of alignment
- structure can protect what is sacred
- families are the foundation of community
- youth thrive when trusted with responsibility
- Christ-centered communities require both charity and clarity
We share principles, not prescriptions.
What works in one place may need to be adapted in another. We invite prayerful discernment and thoughtful application rather than rigid duplication.
SabrinaJill.com Art, Gratitude & artistic contribution
The visual language of The Joy Standard is deeply influenced by sacred Christian art that helps the heart understand what words sometimes cannot.
We are especially grateful to Sabrina Jill, whose artwork appears throughout this site.
Her depictions of Christ, sanctuary, and gathering beautifully echo the themes of refuge, belonging, and divine order that this work seeks to express. She has generously allowed the use of her art and accompanying videos to help illuminate gospel truths.
We encourage you to explore more of her work and teachings here:
Or her Inspiring YouTube channel
Her contributions have added depth and beauty to this project, and we are grateful.
An invitation
The Joy Standard is offered freely, with the hope that it will help families and communities find greater peace, connection, and joy in Christ.
If something here resonates with you, we invite you to:
- study and seek truth
- gather with others in love and purpose
- adapt what you find with care and prayer
- keep Jesus Christ at the center
- Joy grows where light is welcomed.
Contact
If you have questions or would like to learn more, we’d love to hear from you.
The Joy Standard Sister Communities
A shared standard, lived locally
The Joy Standard is not a centralized organization.
It is a shared set of Christ-centered principles lived out in local communities.
Each of the communities listed below is independently led and governed, while choosing to align with the values of:
- faith in Jesus Christ
- family-centered life
- servant leadership
- belonging and responsibility
- joy rooted in truth
We honor their stewardship, autonomy, and inspired leadership.
