Daystar Institute of Biblical Theology & Leadership Development (aka Daystar Institute / NM) is dedicated to training and equipping self-motivated pastors and church leaders in a church-based setting so as to thoroughly establish them in the way of Christ and the apostles. By this means, we prepare them to reproduce this training in the lives of their families and members of their church congregations.
Our goal is to contribute significantly to the global endeavor of preparing men and women to serve as ministers, teachers and leaders in the advancement of the kingdom of God. Walking in the Way of Christ and the Apostles (WitW) is a study in Christian discipleship which is designed for use by pastors, church leaders, and Christian ministry workers, who will then use the study to train others.
Our goal is to contribute significantly to the global endeavor of preparing men and women to serve as ministers, teachers and leaders in the advancement of the kingdom of God. Walking in the Way of Christ and the Apostles (WitW) is a study in Christian discipleship which is designed for use by pastors, church leaders, and Christian ministry workers, who will then use the study to train others.
Our Vision & Mission
Our Vision
To see the Kingdom of God advanced by trained and equipped ministers worldwide who walk in righteousness and justice.
Our Mission
To train and equip disciples of Jesus Christ to become thoroughly established in the way of Christ and the apostles according to the Apostle Paul's mandate in Colossians 2:6-7 that they, in turn, might train others. Our materials emphasize discipleship without compromise, practical Christian theology, and building a biblical worldview.
To see the Kingdom of God advanced by trained and equipped ministers worldwide who walk in righteousness and justice.
Our Mission
To train and equip disciples of Jesus Christ to become thoroughly established in the way of Christ and the apostles according to the Apostle Paul's mandate in Colossians 2:6-7 that they, in turn, might train others. Our materials emphasize discipleship without compromise, practical Christian theology, and building a biblical worldview.
Our Values
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Koinonia. The essential meaning of this Greek word is having things in common. Experiencing koinonia within a Christian community means that we are in partnership with one another, and we collaborate under the headship of Christ to advance His kingdom. Koinonia means that we practice open communication without hidden agendas.
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Philadelphia. The essential meaning of this Greek word is brotherly affection. Experiencing philadelphia within a Christian community means that we are careful to consistently treat one another as we would want to be treated. We are kind toward one another, and we are quick to forgive and seek forgiveness whenever offenses arise.
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Servant Leadership. Jesus Christ our Lord modeled servant leadership. He stated and modeled through His life and ministry that He came not to be served, but rather to serve and to give His life as a ransom for many. He commands us to walk in His way as a principal means of demonstrating our love for Him.
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Our Field
Our field is the world with special emphasis at this time on East Africa and the USA. In the US our target audience consists of Christ followers who are serious about walking in the way of Christ and the apostles, whereas in East Africa and South Asia we target pastors and church leaders who would otherwise have little or no access to theological education.
Our Objectives
1. Train Disciples of Christ
2. Bear the fruit of God's kingdom
Our Resources
Walking in the Way (WitW) of Christ & the Apostles was developed as our tool of choice in teaching the objectives outlined above. The WitW Study Guide Series is not your usual book-by-book or topical Bible study. Rather, it uses a holistic approach to challenge students to apply biblical principles to their lives and ministries.
Bible study teachers and leaders are encouraged to read the WitW Theological Readers in order to gain a better understanding of the material presented in the WitW Study Guide series.
Testimonials
"The Walking in the Way of Christ & the Apostles (WitW) series by Dr. Peter Briggs is a powerful tool for fulfilling Jesus' universal mandate to make disciples. WitW is theologically sound, conceptually brilliant, and life-changing for those who are trained by it. The impact of WitW is not only personal transformation into the image of Christ, but also a profound influence on families, churches, and the larger culture, whether in America or Africa or anywhere else. Peter Briggs is a theologian of substantial import, but he has not merely plied his theological craft in the halls of academia. With God's leading, he has managed to translate biblical truth and disciple-making principles into something that actually works in the real world! Those who embrace and imply Walking in the Way in their own lives will find themselves part of a movement affecting generations to come." Dr. Steven Collins, Executive Dean, Trinity Southwest University
"Walking in the Way of Christ & the Apostles (WitW) is a magnificent literary work in biblical theology that offers the student an education in practical Christianity. The WitW study was first introduced in Kenya in November 2011. Since that time we have been using it to instruct ministry leaders and rural pastors at a low cost, and the transformation of lives is phenomenal. Learners get to understand the message of the Bible and are able to study it effectively. In my own interaction with the material over the past five years, I have come to realize the Jesus Christ is using it to revive His remnant in Kenya and other parts of Africa, teaching us how to think in a biblical way and be successful in all spheres of life. I am convinced that the WitW material holds the key to Africa's revival, and, in Yahweh had, it is a mighty tool for returning the continent back to Him." Michael Mutinda. Team Leader, Daystar Institute / Africa.
Our field is the world with special emphasis at this time on East Africa and the USA. In the US our target audience consists of Christ followers who are serious about walking in the way of Christ and the apostles, whereas in East Africa and South Asia we target pastors and church leaders who would otherwise have little or no access to theological education.
Our Objectives
1. Train Disciples of Christ
2. Bear the fruit of God's kingdom
Our Resources
Walking in the Way (WitW) of Christ & the Apostles was developed as our tool of choice in teaching the objectives outlined above. The WitW Study Guide Series is not your usual book-by-book or topical Bible study. Rather, it uses a holistic approach to challenge students to apply biblical principles to their lives and ministries.
Bible study teachers and leaders are encouraged to read the WitW Theological Readers in order to gain a better understanding of the material presented in the WitW Study Guide series.
Testimonials
"The Walking in the Way of Christ & the Apostles (WitW) series by Dr. Peter Briggs is a powerful tool for fulfilling Jesus' universal mandate to make disciples. WitW is theologically sound, conceptually brilliant, and life-changing for those who are trained by it. The impact of WitW is not only personal transformation into the image of Christ, but also a profound influence on families, churches, and the larger culture, whether in America or Africa or anywhere else. Peter Briggs is a theologian of substantial import, but he has not merely plied his theological craft in the halls of academia. With God's leading, he has managed to translate biblical truth and disciple-making principles into something that actually works in the real world! Those who embrace and imply Walking in the Way in their own lives will find themselves part of a movement affecting generations to come." Dr. Steven Collins, Executive Dean, Trinity Southwest University
"Walking in the Way of Christ & the Apostles (WitW) is a magnificent literary work in biblical theology that offers the student an education in practical Christianity. The WitW study was first introduced in Kenya in November 2011. Since that time we have been using it to instruct ministry leaders and rural pastors at a low cost, and the transformation of lives is phenomenal. Learners get to understand the message of the Bible and are able to study it effectively. In my own interaction with the material over the past five years, I have come to realize the Jesus Christ is using it to revive His remnant in Kenya and other parts of Africa, teaching us how to think in a biblical way and be successful in all spheres of life. I am convinced that the WitW material holds the key to Africa's revival, and, in Yahweh had, it is a mighty tool for returning the continent back to Him." Michael Mutinda. Team Leader, Daystar Institute / Africa.
