Since physical activity and movement are fundamental to leadership, human energy, growth, and development, SCLU exists to foster the growth of Christian learners through athletic skills, with the purpose of developing meaningful experiences for individuals through the instruction of the Christian ethic in leadership as it relates to ministry. In addition, Southern California Leadership University provides an excellent, biblically integrated academic education with athletics that prepares its graduates to serve the Lord Jesus Christ in professional occupations, using the Christian worldview as a tool to propagate discipleship and the Great Commission.