“In all my travels around the world, I have never seen a discipleship programme as effective as that at the C.S. Lewis Institute”

Michael Ramsden, European Director, RZIM Zacharias Trust

What is the Fellows Programme?

The Fellows Programme is a part-time year-long discipleship & mentoring programme that focuses on spiritual and theological growth, and discipleship of the heart and mind. It is created by the C.S. Lewis Institute in the USA and delivered in partnership with Latimer Minster in London. The program was launched in Autumn 2011 and we are now opening applications for 2012/13 programme.

Key features:
1. Helps committed disciples of Jesus Christ develop the solid biblical beliefs, spiritual depth and moral character that will enable them to glorify God and impact their spheres of influence for Christ
2. One-on-one mentoring from someone handpicked for the Christian character and wisdom
3. The course has been tried and tested in the US, with a decade of success and over 4000 alumi
4. Monthly lectures from subject experts
5. Study and learn whilst staying in work
6. The course is free (except for books and a retreat weekend away) but all donations are much appreciated.

Want to know more? Download the 2012-13 London Fellows Programme Brochure or to apply just download the Fellows Application 2012-13 London.

We have several opportunities for you to learn more about the course. (Please click here to find out more about our first retreat.) We will be hosting a Barn-Dance on Saturday 28th April 2012 (watch the Minster calendar for details!) Please feel free to come along and discuss the course with us at this time!

We may also be able to arrange for you to come along to one of the lectures currently taking place as part of the 2011/12 course (space permitting) please call us to discuss if you think this would be helpful.

Here are 10 reasons to do the Programme, if you need them:

1. 4000 OTHERS HAVE ALREADY DONE IT

2. ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING 

3. STUDY & LEARN WITHOUT LEAVING YOUR CAREER 

4. MONTHLY LECTURES FROM GLOBALLY RENOWNED SPEAKERS (already confirmed for 2012/12: Mark Stibbe, Os Guinness, Frog Or-Ewing, Steve Cockram, Elizabeth Hunter, Michael Ramsden. Still more quality speakers to confirm)

5. IT’S FREE!

6. FRIENDSHIPS, DEEPER THAN YOU’VE EVER KNOWN 

7. YOU GET TO USE YOUR HANDS, AS WELL AS YOUR HEAD 

8. BROAD STYLES OF TEACHING A COMPLETE RANGE OF TOPICS 

9. IT’S ENDORSED BY MANY OTHERS (CARE, Onelife, 24/7 Prayer, Latimer Minster, 3DM, Conservative Christian Fellowship, Liberal Democrat Christian Forum, Christian Socialist Movement, Christian Concern, The Lawyers Christian Fellowship, Christian Medical Fellowship, Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics, Act Network, & Mission Year, to name just a few of our fans!)

 

How does the Fellows Programme work??

The Programme is a 12 month course split into pre-course prep, a launch weekend, and 10 monthly cycles.

Pre-Course April – May 2012:

Submit the application form no later than 15th May 2012, attend an interview (w/c 21st May 2012) and an orientation evening on Tues 29th May 2012 from 7.30-9.30pm (subject to successful interview)

Pre-Course June – August 2012:

Complete pre-course reading by 31st August 2012 (you can see the books list here) please note the list excludes other free resources, online articles and additional audio/visual assignments.

Launch Weekend 14th to 16th September 2012:

Attend the launch weekend (Friday-Sunday) in Buckinghamshire to discuss the year ahead and receive teaching. Fellows are assigned a small group (based on sex, age, or location) and are assigned a mentor. The weekend retreat is an essential part of the course, it is therefore mandatory to attend.

Urban Plunge Day Saturday 3rd November 2012:

Fellows are assigned to one of our partner organisations within the local community to participate in a local project or mission. Each small group will participate in some way, in order that Fellows can gain some ‘hands on’ outreach experience usually in an area where they would like to grow. (Please note: The above date may vary depending on the type of mission activity)

Monthly Cycles October 2012 – June 2013:

- One Saturday morning lecture within tube zones 1-6 by a subject expert, followed by group discussion and prayer
- One evening meeting with your local group to eat dinner, discuss the month’s theme, and pray in triplets.
- One meeting with your chosen mentor
- Complete assigned reading (mixture of books, articles, webinars, videos, and audio- normally equivalent to 250 pages a month) – (you can see the books list here) Please note that the list excludes other free resources, online articles and additional audio/visual assignments.
- Submit one essay to mentor

Graduation June 2013

How to apply
If you are a committed Christian who wants to know and love God more, download an application form now! Fill it out, giving time to answer the questions, then pass on the relevant section to at least two people who are willing to provide a reference (including your church leader) and get it back to us by 15th May 2012

Please post your application to us at the address on the application form. You can also phone us on 0300 303 8800 or email us at london@cslewisinstitute.org to confirm receipt, or ask any questions.

What we’ll do when we get your application form
We’ll read your application form and if we think the timing is right for you (and your references support this) we will invite you to an informal interview. If you don’t hear back from us within 5 days please phone us to ensure we have received your application.

Check out the calendar for forthcoming course dates and deadlines, or email us at london@cslewisinstitute.org or visit the C.S. Lewis Institute London page for more information.

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