Founded in 1976 in the legacy of C.S. Lewis, the Institute endeavors to develop disciples who will articulate, defend, live, and share their faith in Christ in personal and public life. Why the name C.S. Lewis Institute? The name was chosen because of Lewis' focus on core essentials of the faith that reach across denominational boundaries. He was also an outstanding example of a lay person who came to Christ and lived out his faith in a secular calling. As a major figure in 20th century Christianity, he has been able to communicate his faith in a profound way. What Others Say About Us: “The C.S. Lewis Institute is one of the nation’s premier catalysts of the Christian mind, offering the churches a rich diet of spiritual and intellectual nourishment. I am thrilled by its vision for the future.” ⏤ Alister McGrath, Director, Oxford Center for Evangelism and Apologetics “I am thankful for the C.S. Lewis Institute…especially for their conferences and Fellows Program. Each of these create helpful environments for spiritual formation and transformation, and I recommend them to you.” ⏤ Richard J. Foster, founder of RENOVARE