Founder & President
Meet the visionary scholar behind ChristoPress Institute of Biblical Research Studies and Theological Education
Prof. Dele A. Ilesanmi
President-Chancellor & Disciplementor, CIBREST
- Title: Professor (Pastor)
- Role: President-Chancellor & Disciplementor
- Institution: CIBREST
- Affiliation: Testament Theological Seminary, Nigeria
- Affiliation: Chosen Life Christian Seminary University, Nigeria
- Journal: Editor, IJBRS
- ORCID: 0000-0002-4874-0759
President's Welcome Address
"Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."
— 2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV)Dear Students,
It is with great joy that I welcome you to the ChristoPress Institute of Biblical Research Studies and Theological Education (CIBREST). You are now part of a unique fellowship of biblical researchers, pastor-scholars, and truth seekers who are committed to the Word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ.
At CIBREST, we believe that biblical research is not merely academic, but spiritual. Our goal is not only to sharpen your intellectual ability but to nurture your spiritual walk, so that your scholarship reflects both academic excellence and godly character.
We live in an age where truth is being challenged on every side. Yet, the Scriptures remain the sure foundation. Here, you will be equipped to search, study, and proclaim the Word of God with depth, conviction, and clarity.
As you begin this journey, remember that your time at CIBREST is not for yourself alone, but for the edification of the Church and the transformation of society. You are joining a movement of men and women who carry the dual identity of researcher and minister — called to serve both the academy and the Kingdom.
ChristoPress Institute is rooted in disciplementationism, a conviction that academic and spiritual growth must be integrated through structured disciplemment (Discipleship and Mentorship). At CIBREST, we believe that education is not only the pursuit of knowledge but also the formation of character and faith.
"I encourage you to embrace this season with prayer, discipline, and humility. Make the Word of God your compass, and the Spirit of God your teacher. Together, let us pursue the truth, that we may learn and know Him better."
— Prof. (Pastor) Dele A. Ilesanmi
President & Disciplementor, CIBREST
Research Interests
Biblical Research Studies
The academic discipline that studies how biblical research should be conducted or the academic field that studies the theory, methods, and practice of researching the Bible.
Faith Theology
Exploring non-empirical approaches to understanding divine truth through abstracted and concreted realities.
Scriptural Review Methodology
Developing Scriptural Review as a paradigm shift from traditional Literature Review in biblical research.
Theological Education
Advancing biblical Christian education through disciplementationism and Kingdom-focused scholarship.
Selected Publications
- Grounded Truth Theory as a Scripture-Governed Research Framework for Biblical-Theological Inquiry (2026)
- Faith Theology as a Non-Empirical Approach to Understanding Divine Truth (2025)
- The Imperative of Scriptural Review in Biblical Research Studies (2025)
- From Literature Review to Scriptural Review: Reclaiming the Biblical Foundation of Theological Research (2025)
- Steps Involved in Utilising a Scriptural Review Research Method as a Tool for Explaining Biblical Research Problems (2025)
- Towards a Theowordiness Evaluation Model for Scholarly Writings in Biblical Research Studies (2025)
- The Role of Empirical Inquiry in Biblical-Theological Research: A Faith-Theological Evaluation (2025)
- Foundations of Theological Studies (Book)
- Biblical Research 1: Etymology and Concepts of Research (Book)
- Biblical Research 2: Introduction to Biblical Research Writing (Book)
- Pure Theology (Book)
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