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Discover how discipleship is changing lives in Northeast Ohio.
Now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 Fellows Programs
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 Northeast Ohio 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 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. This discipleship occurs through:
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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A monthly one-page message for daily living featuring thoughts from C.S. Lewis.
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Read through the whole Bible using a plan that has been helpful to many people connected with the Institute.
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Northeast Ohio Staff
Michael Zalar
CSLI City Director, Northeast OhioMichael Zalar is the City Director of the Northeast Ohio C. S. Lewis Institute. He is a retired school…
Team Members
Michael Zalar
CSLI City Director, Northeast OhioMichael Zalar is the City Director of the Northeast Ohio C. S. Lewis Institute. He is a retired school administrator and currently serves as Assistant Professor of Educational Administration at Ursuline College. Mike graduated from the University of Toledo (B.A., 1982), Miami University (M.A.T., 1987) and Bowling Green State University (Ph.D., 2005; E.M.O.D., 2018). He also has completed certificate programs in biblical studies, discipleship, and spiritual direction. Mike is a graduate of the CSLI Fellow’s Program and previously served as a member of the Advisory Board. Mike has been married to his beautiful wife Donna for over 39 years and together they have five adult children and seven grandchildren. Mike’s goal is to finish the race strong with integrity.
Bethann Valantine
Fellows Program Director, Northeast OhioBethann Valantine, Fellows Program Director, joined the team in Northeast Ohio in 2013, after serving 13 years at Pregnancy…
Team Members
Bethann Valantine
Fellows Program Director, Northeast OhioBethann Valantine, Fellows Program Director, joined the team in Northeast Ohio in 2013, after serving 13 years at Pregnancy Help Center as Development & Events Director, as well as working in Frontline Development with Mentor Leaders, a non-profit, humanitarian organization. Mentoring and discipleship has always been a passion, with the intention of equipping future generations to aspire to reach the abundant life promised to us. Another passion is her family. Beth is married to Walter; and has a daughter, Sarah, a son-in-law, Daniel, a son, Jon Michael, and a daughter-in-law Gabrielle, as well as 3 grandchildren. Bethann’s desire to intentionally go deeper with God brought her to the C.S. Lewis Institute as a Fellow and a mentor, and currently is overjoyed to hold the position as Fellows Program Director.
Daniel Semelsberger
CSLI, Resident Scholar, Northeast OhioDaniel Semelsberger, CSLI Resident Scholar, serves as the Resident Scholar for the Northeast Ohio location of the C.S. Lewis…
Team Members
Daniel Semelsberger
CSLI, Resident Scholar, Northeast OhioDaniel Semelsberger, CSLI Resident Scholar, serves as the Resident Scholar for the Northeast Ohio location of the C.S. Lewis Institute. Daniel holds multiple degrees in history from Mount Vernon Nazarene University (B.A., 2009) and Miami University (M.A., 2012), and a degree in cultural apologetics from Houston Christian University (M.A., 2019). As an alumnus of the Fellows Program, whose life and faith have been enriched by the program’s emphasis on formation of the heart and mind in equal measure, he works in his present role to ensure that current Fellows and Inklings benefit by sound, high-level teaching that both challenges and encourages them in their study and growth. He resides in Akron, Ohio, with his wife and a pair of rambunctious feline house guests.
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C.S. Lewis Institute
Northeast Ohio
P.O. Box 4970
Youngstown, Ohio 44515
Michael Zalar, City Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (419) 262-5500
Beth Valantine, Fellows Program Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (330) 881-0235
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