Ebenezer Bible College and Seminary
Former name |
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|---|---|
| Motto | Hitherto Hath the Lord Helped Us |
| Type | Bible college |
| Established | July 2, 1928 |
| Founder | Christian and Missionary Alliance missionaries |
| Affiliation | CAMACOP |
Academic affiliation | PABATS, ACSI-PHIL, ZAMBASULTAPS |
| Location | , 6°55′24″N 122°01′27″E / 6.92320°N 122.02407°E |
| Website | ebcs |
Location in Mindanao Location in the Philippines | |
The Ebenezer Bible College and Seminary (abbreviated EBCS) is a Christian and Missionary Alliance Churches of the Philippines (CAMACOP) Bible institution in Zamboanga City, Philippines. It's the oldest and the largest by area Bible institution of CAMACOP.
History
The Ebenezer Schools (1903-1928)
When C&MA missionaries arrived at Zamboanga City in the 1900s, they realized they need a Bible school to train Filipinos in the way of the Lord. Ebenezer was built upon a foundation of two Christian day schools known as the Ebenezer Schools. The first school was for girls was established by Rev. David Lund and Mrs. Hulda Lund in 1903[1] and the school for boys was established by Rev. John A. McMillan in 1920. The school for girls was located in Barangay Tetuan, while the school for boys was in Barangay Mercedes.[2]
The Ebenezer Bible Institute
In 1925, Rev. Robert A. Jaffray, head of the C&MA South China field, visited the Philippines to assess the viability of the missionary work being conducted. He recommended the establishment of a Bible school to expand missionary work in the Western Mindanao region. So, in 1926, the first classes for theological training were begun. Then in July 2, 1928,[2] the two schools were merged to form the Ebenezer Bible Institute, with Rev. George Strohm as its first principal.[3]
Post-war restoration
Classes were suspended during World War II and only resumed in 1946 by Rev. Herbert Jackson. For the first time in 1950, the Ebenezer Principal went to a Filipino, Rev. Vicente Pada. Ebenezer later transferred to their present location in Calarian on July 12, 1957, after years of discussion since the Tetuan campus was already small to accommodate the growing number of students.
In June 1962, the Ebenezer School Board voted to rename the school as the Ebenezer Bible College under the recommendation of Dr. Walter Roberto, an American educational consultant in the Philippines,[2] with Principal Pada automatically becoming its first director. In 1984, Dr. Adynna Lim became the first woman head of the institution and served until 1993.[3]
21st century
The Commission on Higher Education granted recognition to EBCS in 2002, making it the only ecclesiastical institution of CAMACOP being recognized by the government to date.[3]
Ebenezer Leaders
| Term in Office | Name |
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| Ebenezer Bible Institute | |
| 1928-1929 | Principal Rev. George D. Strohm |
| 1930-1931 | Principal Harry W. Edwonds |
| 1932-1935 | Principal Rev. Robert R. Hess |
| 1936 | Principal Rev. Herbert A. Jackson |
| 1937-1941 | Principal Rev. Robert R. Hess |
| World War II (1941-1945) | |
| Ebenezer Bible Institute (restored) | |
| 1946 | Principal Rev. Herbert A. Jackson |
| 1947-1951 | Principal Rev. Ernest F. Gulbranson |
| 1951-1952 | Principal Rev. Robert R. Hess |
| 1952-1958 | Principal Rev. Vicente R. Pada |
| 1958-1959 | Principal Rev. Robert R. Hess |
| 1959-1962 | Principal Rev. Vicente R. Pada |
| Ebenezer Bible College | |
| 1962-1967 | Director Rev. Vicente R. Pada |
| 1967-1973 | Director Dr. Rodrigo D. Tano |
| 1973-1974 | Director Rev. Vicente R. Pada |
| Ebenezer Bible College and Seminary | |
| 1974-1979 | President Rev. Vicente R. Pada |
| 1979-1984 | President Dr. Rodrigo D. Tano |
| 1984-1993 | President Dr. Adynna Y. Lim |
| 1993-1998 | President Dr. Joel I. Ortiz |
| 1998-1999 | Management Team |
| 1999-2005 | President Dr. Benjamin P. de Jesus |
| 2005-2012 | President Dr. Joel Caperig |
| 2012-2017 | President Rev. Roland Don S. Dulaca |
| 2017 | Management Team |
| 2017-2025 | President Dr. Richard Rojas |
| 2025-present | OIC-President Rev. Ricky Lagare |
Gallery
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Ebenezer Community Alliance Church
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Ebenezer Convention Center
See also
References
- ^ Halili, Servando D. Jr. (June 2011). "Protestant Missionary Work in Mindanao: A Short History of the Alliance Church in the Philippines". The Mindanao Forum. 24 (1): 93–96. ISSN 0115-7892 – via Philippine EJournals.
- ^ a b c Bangayan, Romy (1981-10-22). "Bible College Marks 55th Anniversary". The Morning Times. Zamboanga City, Philippines. pp. 1, 8.
- ^ a b c "About EBCS - Ebenezer BCS". 2021-06-18. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
External links
6°55′24″N 122°01′27″E / 6.92320°N 122.02407°E