In the legacy of Belfast-born author and Christian apologist C.S. Lewis, the C.S. Lewis Institute was founded in 1976 to equip followers of Jesus to articulate, defend and live their faith in personal and public life. By helping thoughtful believers to mature in their faith and to impact their sphere of influence for Jesus, the Institute seeks to strengthen and support the mission of the local church. The Institute began in Washington D.C. USA and in 2016 expanded to Northern Ireland.