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NEW: Offering Year One Fellows Program at Satellite Campus - Edinburgh, Scotland
Fellows Programme Applications Deadline is 31 May 2025!
Instructions: Click APPLY to start your application. Please note that unless otherwise indicated you are required to have two recommendation forms, one from your pastor or ministry leader AND one from a non-related person who knows you well. To learn more about the Fellows programs, please click here.
To share the recommendation link with your pastor/ministry leader and friend, simply click on the Recommendation button under the relevant program, copy the link and paste into an email to send to your recommender: Unless otherwise noted, your application package will not be complete until we receive both recommendation forms along with a completed application.
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 Program
The CSLI Fellows Program 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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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.
Broadcast Talks
A quarterly publication that presents ideas to cultivate Christ-like thinking and living.
Challenging Questions
Each month an important question about faith is addressed by a key scholar or leader.
Knowing & Doing
Featuring teaching articles from nationally recognized leaders in discipleship, spirituality, theology, apologetics, and cultural analysis.
Spiritual Check-Up
A tool for assessing one's growth in Christ
Bible Reading Plan
Read through the whole Bible using a plan that has been helpful to many people connected with the Institute.
Our free Resource Library
Offers a variety of recordings from nationally recognized speakers, and our growing audio, video and print library. Featuring free content from past seminars, including names like John Stott, Greg Ogden, J.I. Packer and Chuck Colson.
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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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Stuart Horner, City Director
Email: [email protected]
Office: 0730-054-5037
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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.
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.
Scott Carson
Board Member, CSLI BelfastScott Carson, took part in the CS Lewis Fellows Programme in 2017. The year was life changing, drawing Scott…
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Scott Carson
Board Member, CSLI BelfastScott Carson, took part in the CS Lewis Fellows Programme in 2017. The year was life changing, drawing Scott into a much deeper relationship with God. He subsequently became a Mentor on the programme and has served in the Board of the CS Lewis Institute (Belfast) since 2022. He is married to Lesley, and they have two daughters. He is an Elder at Hamilton Road Presbyterian Church. He works for the Department for the Economy, managing a number of innovation funding streams.
Trevor Reaney
Board Member, CSLI BelfastTrevor Reaney, began his career in the hospitality industry and held a number of management positions in both the…
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Trevor Reaney
Board Member, CSLI BelfastTrevor Reaney, began his career in the hospitality industry and held a number of management positions in both the private and public sectors. He concluded his full time career as the Clerk and Chief Executive to the Northern Ireland Assembly. Since retiring, Trevor has undertaken parliamentary consultancy projects in Eastern Europe and the Middle East and currently serves on the Boards of the Security Industry Authority and the Police and National Crime Agency Remuneration Review Body. In addition to his role as a Director of CSLI (Belfast) Ltd, he contributes as an Instructor with the Opened Bible Academy and serves within his local congregation of First Holywood Presbyterian Church.
Olwen Griffith Kerr
Board Member, CSLI BelfastOlwen Griffith Kerr, joined the CSLI Board in April 2024. She completed the Fellows Programme in 2020-21 and has…
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Olwen Griffith Kerr
Board Member, CSLI BelfastOlwen Griffith Kerr, joined the CSLI Board in April 2024. She completed the Fellows Programme in 2020-21 and has served as a mentor since. Olwen attends House Church in Newtownards where she leads small group Bible studies and serves as a Director. She is also Chair of the Board of Crown Jesus Ministries. Olwen taught for 37 years and was Principal of an Integrated College prior to her retirement. She teaches GCSE mathematics classes for adults in her own church in and in another church in Belfast. She enjoys reading, walking and spending time with family and friends, especially her grandchildren.
Testimonies from Belfast Fellows
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