Welcome to CSLI Japan
Discover how discipleship is changing lives in Japan.
The C.S. Lewis Institute of Japan seeks to serve the Church of Jesus Christ by developing disciples of all denominations and traditions who can articulate, defend, live, and share their 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.
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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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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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.
CSLI Japan Staff
Riz Crescini
CSLI City Director, JapanRiz Crescini is the Director of the C.S. Lewis Institute in Japan. Originally from Chicago, he is a long-time…
Team Members
Riz Crescini
CSLI City Director, JapanRiz Crescini is the Director of the C.S. Lewis Institute in Japan. Originally from Chicago, he is a long-time resident of Japan serving in a rural church as deacon, teacher, and worship leader. Riz is a university adjunct lecturer and an instructor for the Reaching Japanese for Christ Academy. He has a deep interest in discipleship, worldview training, worship, and apologetics. Riz holds a B.A. in East Asian Language and Culture (University of Illinois) and an M.A. in Cultural Apologetics (Houston Christian University). Riz is also a commissioned Colson Fellow. Riz has been married for 25 years to his beautiful and talented wife, Anne. They have three teen-aged children and one skittish cat.
Contact Us
C.S. Lewis Institute
Japan
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (080) 4341-4530
CSLI Japan
1-8-25 Hikarigaoka
Munakata, Fukuoka
Japan 811-3403
Newsletter
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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. . .
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