Welcome to CSLI Chicago
Discover how discipleship is changing lives in Chicago.
2023 Fellows Program application period is closed.
The C.S. Lewis Institute in Chicago is designed to develop disciples who can articulate, defend, share and live faith in Christ in public and personal life. 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.
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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The Fellows Program
2023-24 Schedule
May 27: Fellows Orientation
Sept. 8-10: Fellows Fall Retreat
Sept. 17: Fellows Potluck Dinner
Oct. 7: Fellows Lecture
Walking in the Holy Spirit
Nov. 4: Fellows Lecture
Being Transformed by Scripture
Dec. 2: Fellows Lecture
Growing in Prayer & Faith
Dec. 3: Fellows Christmas Party
Jan. 6: Fellows Lecture
Walking in Humility
Feb. 3: Urban Plunge
Living a Life of Love & Obedience
Mar. 2: Fellows Lecture
Pursuing God’s Call on Your Life
Apr. 6: Fellows Lecture
Cultural Apologetics
May 3: Apologetics Triplet/Quad
May 4: Apologetics Workshop
June 1: Fellows Lecture
Our Mission: Making Disciples
June 1: Fellows Commissioning
Conformed to His Image
Summer 2023 Study Group Schedule
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June 7: Facet 1 – Relational Spirituality
June 14: Facet 2 – Paradigm Spirituality
June 21: Facet 3 – Disciplined Spirituality
June 28: Facet 4 – Exchanged Life Spirituality
July 5: Facet 5 – Motivated Spirituality
July 12: Facet 6 – Devotional Spirituality
July 19: Facet 7 – Holistic Spirituality
July 19: Facet 7 – Holistic Spirituality
July 26: Facet 8 – Process Spirituality
Aug. 2: Facet 9 – Spirit Filled Spirituality
Aug. 9: Facet 10 – Warfare Spirituality
Aug. 16: Facet 11 – Nurturing Spirituality
Aug. 23: Facet 12 – Corporate Spirituality
Aug. 30: Conclusion: Finishing Well
Jesus People Discipleship Workshop
Fall 2023 Schedule
Oct 2: Discipleship – A Brief Introduction
Oct 9: Discipleship – Mission Analysis
Oct 6: Discipleship – Building a Strategy
Oct 23: Discipleship – How to Start
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Broadcast Talks
A quarterly publication that presents ideas to cultivate Christ-like thinking and living.
Reflections
presents an important message for daily living from the thoughts of C.S. Lewis in a one-page format.
Dawn Treader News
Monthly e-newsletter with activities and ideas geared to help parents disciple their children from preschool through the teen years.
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.
Give Today!
The discipleship ministry of the C.S. Lewis Institute is made possible through your financial gifts, prayers and volunteerism. It can't be done without your partnership in this ministry.
Chicago Staff

Karl “KJ” Johnson
CSLI City Director, ChicagoKarl “KJ” Johnson, Lt.Col., USMC (Ret.) is the Director of the C.S. Lewis Institute in Chicago where he oversees…
Team Members

Karl “KJ” Johnson
CSLI City Director, ChicagoKarl “KJ” Johnson, Lt.Col., USMC (Ret.) is the Director of the C.S. Lewis Institute in Chicago where he oversees programs that foster the discipleship of heart and mind. He’s been a C.S. Lewis Fellow since 2008 and holds a Masters in Military Studies (Marine Corps University) and two Masters of Arts from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (Systematic Theology and Philosophy of Religion). KJ retired after 20 years in the Marine Corps where he served as a helicopter pilot, operations officer, and weapons and tactics instructor. He’s a veteran of numerous deployments as well as multiple humanitarian assistance/disaster relief missions—most notably Operation Unified Assistance (2004 tsunami) where he served as the Air Mission Commander for former Presidents George H.W. Bush and William J. Clinton.

Eric C. Redmond
Teaching FellowEric C. Redmond, Professor, is a Teaching Fellow for C.S. Lewis Institute Chicago and a Professor of Bible at…
Team Members

Eric C. Redmond
Teaching FellowEric C. Redmond, Professor, is a Teaching Fellow for C.S. Lewis Institute Chicago and a Professor of Bible at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, IL and Associate Pastor of Preaching, Teaching, and Care at Calvary Memorial Church in Oak Park. He has a Ph.D. in Biblical Studies from Capital Seminary and Graduate School and a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary. Most recently he is the general editor of Say It! Celebrating Expository Preaching in the African American Tradition which the Preaching Magazine calls the 2020 Book of the Year. Dr. Redmond is also a fellow of the St. Augustine Cohort for the Center for Pastor Theologians. He and his wife, Pamela (a Chicago C.S. Lewis Fellow) enjoy leading small groups and serving young adults.
Contact Us
C.S. Lewis Institute
Chicago
1433 W. Leland Ave. #1
Chicago IL 60640-4673
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (312)543-3222
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Brochures
Overview Brochure
The C.S. Lewis Institute offers life-changing discipleship for those who are ready to be intentional about spiritual growth in Christ, and who desire for God to use them in powerful ways for His Kingdom. Read more. . .
Pastors Network
Join the Pastors Fellowship
The C.S. Lewis Institute desires not only to assist churches in making disciples, but also to encourage and equip pastors. The C.S. Lewis Institute Pastors Fellowship in Chicago seeks to minister to the ministers by providing timely and useful teaching and instruction via a series of luncheons. Please contact us at [email protected] to be informed on Pastors Fellowship gatherings.
Testimonials
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Recent Podcasts
The Side B Stories – Jon Wilke
by Jon Wilke on November 24, 2023Former atheist Jon Wilke had no desire for...Read More
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Questions That Matter Podcast – Our Position in Christ
by Randy Newman, Heather Holleman on November 17, 2023
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Science and Religion
by Aimee Riegert, Alister McGrath on November 17, 2023
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Recent Publications
An Unlikely Friendship and a Beautiful Conversion
by Rosaria Butterfield, Ken Smith on August 15, 2023How a Liberal Feminist Was Introduced to Jesus...Read More
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Reflections: Our Public and Private Lives
by C.S. Lewis Institute on August 1, 2023
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Reflections: On Praying The Lord’s Prayer
by C.S. Lewis Institute on July 1, 2023