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The C.S. Lewis Institute in Belfast is devoted to developing disciples who can articulate, defend, share and live faith in Christ in public and personal life; we are an extension of the C.S. Lewis Institute in Washington D.C., which began in 1976 and stresses discipleship of mind and the heart. The Institute works in partnership with local churches and ministries to help believers glorify God by becoming mature disciples of Jesus Christ who impact the spheres of influence to which God has called them.
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The C.S. Lewis Institute Belfast is the trading name of CSLI (Belfast) Ltd (a company limited by guarantee registered in Northern Ireland with registration No. NI 645319 and registered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland NIC108479).
The Fellows Programme
The CSLI Fellows Programme offers a year of intensive training that leads to significant life-change. Unlike many discipleship programs, the Fellows program focuses on discipleship of both heart and mind. It involves Bible study, classic readings, lectures, group processing, personal spiritual mentoring and accountability — all in the context of a small group of like-minded believers. This year-long program is designed for those who want to live as fully committed disciples of Jesus Christ and make an impact for him in the world.
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Enjoy this podcast with Pastor Clive Parnell as he is joined by Dr. Jerry Root, professor emeritus at Wheaton College, Illinois, visiting professor at Biola University, Talbot Graduate School of Theology, and the Moody Bible Institute.
Dr. Root has studied C.S. Lewis and related topics since 1970, is a bestselling author on C.S Lewis and has lectured on Lewis topics at 78 universities in 18 countries for over 40 years.
Together they explore C.S. Lewis book “Four Loves”. This podcast is a partnership between the C.S. Lewis Institute and Kirkliston Community Church.
C.S. Lewis Symposium - 2024
This one day public-facing symposium examined C.S. Lewis’s vision(s) of last things and featured distinguished Lewis scholars from around the world. Watch more at the CSLI Belfast YouTube Channel.
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Belfast Staff
Stuart Horner
CSLI City Director, BelfastStuart Horner, is the City Director in Belfast and a lawyer by profession. A Fellow of the inaugural Belfast CSLI…
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Stuart Horner
CSLI City Director, BelfastStuart Horner, is the City Director in Belfast and a lawyer by profession. A Fellow of the inaugural Belfast CSLI Fellows Programme in 2016, Stuart was the Programme Co-Ordinator from October 2017 and since October 2019 has carried out the role of City Director for CSLI Belfast, as well as running a small will writing and estate planning business. Stuart is married to Laura. They have 2 girls and live in Carrickfergus.
Nadia Jewhurst
Programme Coordinator, CSLI BelfastNadia Jewhurst is the Programme Coordinator in Belfast. She joined the team in May 2023, coming from a ministry…
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Nadia Jewhurst
Programme Coordinator, CSLI BelfastNadia Jewhurst is the Programme Coordinator in Belfast. She joined the team in May 2023, coming from a ministry background of pastoral work with young people. She lives in Belfast with her husband Graham and two young children, Eliza and Caleb. Nadia is also currently studying Applied Theology at the Irish Bible Institute and loves considering the ways God can shape our lives and facilitating others in knowing the reality of His love.
Royce O. Johnson, II
CSLI, Belfast Founding Director, HonoraryRoyce O. Johnson, II, is the Founding Director of CSLI-Belfast, and is a retired ophthalmologist, businessman, lecturer, and former missionary…
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Royce O. Johnson, II
CSLI, Belfast Founding Director, HonoraryRoyce O. Johnson, II, is the Founding Director of CSLI-Belfast, and is a retired ophthalmologist, businessman, lecturer, and former missionary to France. Most recently, Royce has been teaching a series on the life of C.S. Lewis. Royce’s wife, Susan, works alongside him in the Fellows program.
John Gillespie
Professor, CSLI Senior Teaching Fellow, Belfast, HonoraryJohn Gillespie is a Professor Emeritus at Ulster University in Northern Ireland where he served as the Chair of…
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John Gillespie
Professor, CSLI Senior Teaching Fellow, Belfast, HonoraryJohn Gillespie is a Professor Emeritus at Ulster University in Northern Ireland where he served as the Chair of French Language and Literature and was honored as the first person from Northern Ireland to be named Principal Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy. He is also known as a C.S. Lewis Scholar and has lectured on the life of C.S. Lewis and his Northern Irish heritage. He is the Senior Teaching Fellow for the C.S. Lewis Institute – Belfast. He has his bachelor’s degree and his Ph.D. from Queens University in Belfast. He also has a Diploma in Theology from London University and has taught at Belfast Bible College.
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Belfast Board Members
Dr. Maureen Bennett
Chairperson, CSLI BelfastDr. Maureen Bennett, was invited to become a mentor on the CSLI Fellows Programme in 2017. She joined the…
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Dr. Maureen Bennett
Chairperson, CSLI BelfastDr. Maureen Bennett, was invited to become a mentor on the CSLI Fellows Programme in 2017. She joined the Board in 2019. Maureen lives in Donaghadee and is Deputy Clerk of Session and co-convenor of the Discipleship Team at Bangor West Presbyterian Church. Prior to retirement, Maureen was Assistant Chief Inspector in the Education and Training Inspectorate. Before that she taught English, and post-retirement worked on a literacy research project at Stranmillis College, as a consultant on an EU project in Serbia and for a short time was acting Principal of Belfast Bible College. Maureen is currently on the Board of Governors of Stranmillis University College. She enjoys walking, cycling, reading, photography, travel and golf.
Aaron Williamson
Board Member, CSLI BelfastAaron Williamson, is a pastor at Holywood Baptist church and Fellow of the inaugural Belfast CSLI Fellows Programme in…
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Aaron Williamson
Board Member, CSLI BelfastAaron Williamson, is a pastor at Holywood Baptist church and Fellow of the inaugural Belfast CSLI Fellows Programme in 2016. He has served at Holywood Baptist for over 10 years in various roles including as Youth Worker. He lives in Holywood with his wife Naomi and three young children.
Karena Cluney
Board Member, CSLI BelfastKarena Cluney, is privileged to serve as Mentor and Trustee / Board Member (since Sep22), having begun her CSLI-Belfast association…
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Karena Cluney
Board Member, CSLI BelfastKarena Cluney, is privileged to serve as Mentor and Trustee / Board Member (since Sep22), having begun her CSLI-Belfast association back in 2020 as a Fellow of the CSLI Fellows Programme 20/21. Karena is married to Colin and lives in East Belfast, (not far from CS Lewis’ childhood home), loves gardening and her 2 dogs. She runs her own agency business and over the last 23 years has represented UK and International brands within the Independent Retail Clothing Section across the UK and Ireland. Karena is a member of Newtownbreda Baptist Church and co-leads a Ladies Life Group/Bible Study.
Caroline Garrett
Board Member, CSLI BelfastCaroline Garrett completed the CSLI Fellow’s Programme in 2023, has been a mentor since June 2024 and joined the…
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Caroline Garrett
Board Member, CSLI BelfastCaroline Garrett completed the CSLI Fellow’s Programme in 2023, has been a mentor since June 2024 and joined the CSLI Board in September 2025. She is a member of, and serves in, Christian Fellowship Church in East Belfast. Caroline worked in Education as a Primary School Principal for 37 years and had the opportunity to work with the Education and Training Inspectorate as an Associate Assessor for three years. She volunteers, supporting primary aged children with reading and maths. She enjoys walking, reading, travelling and needlecraft as well as coffee and lunch catch-ups.
Jeremy Eves
Board Member, CSLI BelfastJeremy Eves, studied Mechanical Engineering at Edinburgh University and then became a Chartered Accountant. For the last 25 years…
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Jeremy Eves
Board Member, CSLI BelfastJeremy Eves, studied Mechanical Engineering at Edinburgh University and then became a Chartered Accountant. For the last 25 years until he retired, he ran his own business in education resources supply. He is an elder and Treasurer of Bangor West Presbyterian Church. He served on the board of Belfast Bible College for 33 years, 12 of those as chair. He took the CSLI Fellows program a few years ago and found the experience transformative, simply through marinating in the Word of God in the community of fellow pilgrims. Jeremy is married to Heather and they have four adult children. They love entertaining and enjoy hosting some CSLI ‘Inklings’ evenings.
Linda Barr
Board Member, CSLI BelfastLinda Barr, completed the fellow’s programme in 2021-22 and in 2022 became a mentor and joined the Belfast board…
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Linda Barr
Board Member, CSLI BelfastLinda Barr, completed the fellow’s programme in 2021-22 and in 2022 became a mentor and joined the Belfast board of CSLI. Linda is a teacher by profession and vocation and has taught computer science and mathematics in main stream education including tertiary education for over 30 years. She now owns a tutoring business delivering one-to-one teaching and mentoring in mathematics. Recently she has launched and delivers a pro bono church based adult mathematics class leading to a GCSE qualification. For many years, she led a Christian children’s youth club in the community, coordinating the programme, activities and volunteers and establishing rapport with parents. Linda enjoys family visits, hiking, reading and coffee chats.
Peter Barbour
Board Member, CSLI BelfastPeter Barbour graduated from the CSLI Fellows Programme in 2019 and has subsequently acted as a mentor. He lives in…
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Peter Barbour
Board Member, CSLI BelfastPeter Barbour graduated from the CSLI Fellows Programme in 2019 and has subsequently acted as a mentor. He lives in east Belfast, is married to Heather ( also a CSLI graduate!) and has recently retired after a 43 year career in the Northern Ireland Civil Service; most recently in the Department of Health. Peter is a member of Holywood Baptist Church where he has served as a Deacon, Convenor of the Mission Action Team and is currently a facilitator of the “Griefshare” programme facilitated by the church. A keen gardener and lover of classical music, he has recently joined the craze for Pickleball.
Philip McMillian
Board Member, CSLI BelfastPhilip McMilliancompleted the Fellows Programme in 2023-24 and has served as a mentor since. He attends Kings Church Bangor…
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Philip McMillian
Board Member, CSLI BelfastPhilip McMilliancompleted the Fellows Programme in 2023-24 and has served as a mentor since. He attends Kings Church Bangor where, with his wife Deborah, they facilitate both a Home Group and the church’s Friends Group – a ministry for people with learning disabilities. He is also Chair of MAP (Mission Action Partnership – a network of over 40 mission organisations across Northern Ireland) and co-founder of FONIC Trust. Philip and his family spent 13 years in Nepal initially as part of an international mission organisation before he established a business adhering to Business as Mission principles. He currently works as a consultant to faith based charities focusing on funding and governance while continuing annually to visit FONIC Trust partners in Nepal. He enjoys reading, time with family and friends, and has recently succumbed to the lure for golf!
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