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It’s cold and damp this morning. A brisk wind is sweeping through the valley, making the 40-degree temperature seem much colder. With his thin Sunday suit jacket and hard sole shoes, Pastor John sets off for work. It is 3 a.m. The only light guiding him through the dark slum is the moon. It is […]

In East Africa people are readily inclined to pray. One would never drink a cup of tea in Kenya without first thanking God in prayer. It would be utterly unthinkable to do otherwise. That much I appreciate and embrace: the inclination to be prayerful. But like anything else in our spiritual exercises, prayer can become […]

In the February and March 2017 newsletters, we presented an overview of the life and calling of Pastor Habel. It is a remarkable testimony by any measure. As a young man, he was recruited in the ranks of a radical political underground, resulting in his forced exile from Kenya. Miraculously spared death or long term […]

One of the greatest Joys of being on the mission field is directly “seeing” and “hearing” the effect of God’s Word on the hearts and minds of the people. In the past three Semesters, we have studied, verse by verse, the books of Jeremiah, Obadiah, Haggai, Malachi, Psalms, Joel, Amos, 1st Kings, Jonah, Ephesians, Jude, […]

The vast majority of our Pastors and Ministry Leaders are what we call “working Pastors.” They work full time secular jobs to support their families, and their ministries. Full time work in Kenya is typically 5½ days per week. To come to the Bible School, they sacrifice a full or half day of work’s pay. […]

Disciple Support Ministries Bible Institute. The descriptive title of “Bible Institute” rather than “Bible College” is purposeful. We emphasize the Bible, above all the other needful and necessary topics that one should learn as a Pastor or Ministry Leader. This does not make us better than other teaching ministries, but rather allows us to focus […]

The Consequences of Obedience can be severe this side of eternity. Not only on us, but also upon innocent others. When we see them effected, we are most tempted to Compromise. How do you explain to your children why they are not eating tonight? How long do you endure before the marriage troubles become intolerable?At […]

Most Christians would agree that the breakdown of the Family is a fundamental flaw in society. It really doesn’t require any substantiation at this point. Even secular counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, psy-whatevers are keen to the disastrous effects in society. Equally obvious: the world has neither the answers nor the slightest interest in changing course. Living […]

Pastor Jackson is a mild mannered and quiet man. But certainly not unengaged nor antisocial. Introverted people are, in many cases, more sensitive, perceptive and “deep” than extroverts. Jackson gave a bold testimony of the impact of being discipled through the Word of God at DSM Bible Institute. In some ways, it was typical of […]

By any and every measure, I have not experienced poverty. Financial difficulties, yes. Poverty, certainly not. In fact, my definition of poverty has gone through several re-definitions. Living in the urban slums of North Philadelphia during my college years, I thought the surrounding “projects” amounted to abject poverty. I now know they would be considered […]