Welcome to CSLI Silver Spring, MD part of Greater Washington D.C.

Discover how discipleship is changing lives in the capital region

Year One Fellows Program Offered Across These Locations:
Fairfax, VA | Capitol Hill (Eastern Market) | Silver Spring, MD

Called to Go Deeper? Fellows Program Applications Close April 15

Are you interested in the Year One Fellows Program?

Please RSVP if you would like to join one of our upcoming Saturday lectures.

Year One Fellows Program

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.

Year Two Fellows Program

Instructions: Click APPLY to start your application. Please note that if you were commissioned in the CSLI Fellows Year One Program prior to 2022, we require an updated Pastor’s Recommendation. 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 it 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 Washington D.C. 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.  This discipleship occurs through:

Fellows Program Important Dates

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.

Download the Fellows Program Brochure

IMPORTANT DATES:

  • 0 All Booked 0.00 All Booked 0.00 All Booked 25547 STUDY PROGRAM: In the Footsteps of the Apostles (Turkey & Greece) https://www.cslewisinstitute.org/?event=biblical-study-program-in-the-footsteps-of-the-apostles-turkey-greece&event_date=2026-09-12&reg=1 https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr 2026-09-12
    12 Sep, 2026

    STUDY PROGRAM: In the Footsteps of the Apostles (Turkey & Greece)

    September 12, 2026 3:00 pm - September 26, 2026 9:00 am Upcoming
    İstanbul, Türkiye
  • 0 All Booked 0.00 All Booked 0.00 All Booked 28814 STUDY PROGRAM: Wonder | Word | Worship (Tour of Kenya) https://www.cslewisinstitute.org/?event=study-program-wonder-word-worship-kenya&event_date=2027-06-11&reg=1 https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr 2027-06-11
    11 Jun, 2027

    STUDY PROGRAM: Wonder | Word | Worship (Tour of Kenya)

    June 11, 2027 3:00 pm - June 22, 2027 9:00 am Upcoming
    Kenya
    Register

VIEW OUR FULL CALENDAR BY MONTH.

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.

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.

Washington D.C. Staff

Chip Wedan
CSLI City Director, Washington DC

Chip Wedan earned his law degree from the University of Florida, whereafter, he accepted an officer’s commission in the…

Ayo Lynn
Fellows Program Facilitator, Capitol Hill, Washington, DC

Ayo Lynn has served in several leadership positions throughout his 25 years of experience in the U.S. Department of…

Barbara Ramey
Fellows Program Coordinator, Washington DC

Barbara Ramey seeks to live her life devoted to faithfully following Christ as described in God’s word. Her…

Contact Us

C.S. Lewis Institute
Washington DC

8001 Braddock Rd,
Suite 301
Springfield, VA 22151

Email: fellows@cslewisinstitute.org
Phone: (703) 914-5602 ext. 5113

Follow Us

Testimonial from D.C. Fellow

Newsletters

Receive our Newsletters

Sign up to receive publications and updates from the C.S. Lewis Institute. Stay abreast of what's going on with the C.S. Lewis Institute and get free resources and encouragement to help you go deeper in your own discipleship.

Brochures

CS Lewis Institute Brochure

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

Supporting Church Leaders

The C.S. Lewis Institute desires not only to assist churches in making disciples, but also to encourage and equip pastors.