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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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Testimonials
Williamsport Staff
Melissa Rising
Satellite Director/Program Facilitator, Williamsport, PAMelissa Rising is the Satellite Director/Program Facilitator for the Williamsport Satellite site. She is a retired RN after working…
Team Members
Melissa Rising
Satellite Director/Program Facilitator, Williamsport, PAMelissa Rising is the Satellite Director/Program Facilitator for the Williamsport Satellite site. She is a retired RN after working for over 40 years in various nursing roles and settings, such as home health nurse, hospice nurse and nurse paralegal. Prior to her retirement she worked as a Risk Manager in a large health system. She graduated from Roberts Wesleyan University in Rochester, NY. Besides serving with CSLI, she helps lead GriefShare, teaching adult Sunday School in her church and loves visiting and ministering to her neighbors. Melissa completed her First Year Fellows Program in May, 2024. God transformed her life and gave her a passion to bring discipleship/CSLI to North Central PA. Melissa and her husband Dave, live in Muncy.
Contact Us
C.S. Lewis Institute
Williamsport, PA
Attn: Melissa Rising
Email: m.rising@cslewisinstitute.org
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