The work of the Hill Country Institute began in 2001 when a group of volunteers in the Austin area, led by Larry Linenschmidt, worked together to present a C.S. Lewis Conference, The Rediscovery of Evil: A Christian Response, to reflect on the events of 9/11.
The Institute is now focused on inspiring thoughtful, informed Christians to actively engage contemporary culture with the love and mind of Christ. The Institute continues to plan and organize events which further this objective, and is also developing online resources from past events, as well as written materials for use with those resources.