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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Bethann Valantine joined the team in Northeast Ohio in 2013, after serving 13 years at Pregnancy Help Center as…
Daniel Semelsberger serves as the Resident Scholar for the Northeast Ohio location of the C.S. Lewis Institute. Daniel holds…
Sarah Bader joined the Northeast Ohio team in 2025. She is a licensed Pastor and has been involved in…
Ron Elkins was born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio. After a career with the U.S. Department of State, which…
Jannai Shields received his Ph.D. in philosophy in 2019 from the University of Rochester. His areas of expertise include…
Michael Zalar is a retired educator having served in various roles as a teacher and administrator in both K-12…
Nicole Hopper joined the advisory board in June 2024. She is an alumnus from the Year One Fellows class…
Dino Capestrani began serving on the Advisory Board in 2024. He is a dedicated servant of Jesus Christ with…
David Whittington is an alumnus of the CSLI Fellows Program and has been a board member since 2019. He…
Kelcie Schiraldi is a graduate of the inaugural CS Lewis Institute class of 2014. She works as a financial…
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