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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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Robert Hilkemann
Fellows Program Facilitator, The Villages, FL.Robert Hilkemann earned his undergraduate degree from Nebraska Wesleyan University. He began his career as a high school teacher….
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Robert Hilkemann
Fellows Program Facilitator, The Villages, FL.Robert Hilkemann earned his undergraduate degree from Nebraska Wesleyan University. He began his career as a high school teacher. After this chapter, he attended graduate school at Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine. He practiced podiatry for 37 years in Omaha, Nebraska. From 2014-2022 Robert served as a State Senator in the Nebraska State Legislature. He held various leadership positions during his tenure, including serving as the Governor of Nebraska for two and half days when the sitting Governor was unavailable. Robert has been married for 55 years and has three adult children and eleven grandchildren. Robert has served as Deacon, Elder, and a Presbytery Lay Representative in his church. Lastly, he enjoys singing as a member of his church choir.