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 Helping Hands ministry is dedicated to hands-on relief for the impoverished and needy especially targeting women and children. To date we have assisted scores of children with school uniforms and tuition who would otherwise be on the streets, providing food in times of disaster, and training women in income-producing skills so they can support their families, etc. We have seen the Lord work in the hearts of many of these people as they learn to trust Jesus and walk with him.
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, and to be the hands of feet of Jesus in meeting the practical needs of people.
Our Helping Hands ministry is dedicated to hands-on relief for the impoverished and needy especially targeting women and children. To date we have assisted scores of children with school uniforms and tuition who would otherwise be on the streets, providing food in times of disaster, and training women in income-producing skills so they can support their families, etc. We have seen the Lord work in the hearts of many of these people as they learn to trust Jesus and walk with him.
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, and to be the hands of feet of Jesus in meeting the practical needs of people.
Our Vision & Mission
Our Vision
Lives and communities transformed by living, loving, and leading like Jesus.
Our Mission
Daystar Institute is committed to training and discipling interested believers in foundational Christian doctrine, theology and worldview so that their faith is deeply grounded in the truth of the Gospel, transforming them into servant-leaders who are able to teach, train and lead others toward Christ. As they practice walking in the way of Christ through service and ministry, communities are transformed and the Kingdom of God is advanced.
Lives and communities transformed by living, loving, and leading like Jesus.
Our Mission
Daystar Institute is committed to training and discipling interested believers in foundational Christian doctrine, theology and worldview so that their faith is deeply grounded in the truth of the Gospel, transforming them into servant-leaders who are able to teach, train and lead others toward Christ. As they practice walking in the way of Christ through service and ministry, communities are transformed and the Kingdom of God is advanced.
Our Values
LIVING
Personal & Collective Transformation.
Dr. Briggs would often say, “You only truly believe that which activates you.” It is our desire at Daystar to see pastors, church leaders and any interested believers so rooted and grounded in the transformational truths of the Gospel that their lives are transformed and they are activated by these truths to enter into their communities in service, bringing the light of the Kingdom of God to places of darkness and suffering. |
LOVING
Theology in Community.
We believe the Holy Spirit brings to light gems of truth and insight as believers gather and fellowship around the Word of God. We believe discipleship happens in community and community goes beyond study, involving shared lives where believers are mutually invested in each other's welfare and the welfare of the local community. |
LEADING
Servant-leadership.
We at Daystar believe that discipleship is not complete until our lives are shaped like Christ, walking where He walked, serving as He served and leading as He led. Truly walking in the way of Christ involves serving the downtrodden, oppressed, sick and suffering as Jesus did. |
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
3. Reach out a helping hand to those in need.
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.
An alternative to the 6 study guides in the Part 1 series is Walking in the Way, Learning to live, love and lead like Jesus by Ruthanne Hamrick. This covers the same basic material as the study guide series in a condensed version. Similar books are being developed for Parts 2 and 3.
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. Former 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
3. Reach out a helping hand to those in need.
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.
An alternative to the 6 study guides in the Part 1 series is Walking in the Way, Learning to live, love and lead like Jesus by Ruthanne Hamrick. This covers the same basic material as the study guide series in a condensed version. Similar books are being developed for Parts 2 and 3.
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. Former Team Leader, Daystar Institute / Africa.