Ebenezer Bible College and Seminary
The Ebenezer Bible College and Seminary (Abbreviated E.B.C.S) is a CAMACOP Bible institution in Zamboanga City, Philippines. It's the first and the largest by area Bible institution of CAMACOP.[1]
History
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 which was established by Rev. & Mrs. David Lund in 1911 and the school for boys was established in 1920. Then in 1926, the two schools were merged to form the Ebenezer Bible Institute with Rev. George Sthrom as its first principal. When the Second World War arrived in the Philippines, the school temporarily suspended its classes. Classes were only resumed in 1946 by Rev. Herbert Jackson. For the first times in 1950, the Ebenezer Principal went to a Filipino, Rev. Vicente Pada. In June 1962, the Ebenezer School Board voted to rename the school as the Ebenezer Bible College. Principal Pada automatically became its first Director. In 1974, the name of the head of the College was changed to President. In 1984, Dr. Adynna Lim became the first woman head of the institution and served until 1993. After that, Dr. Joel Imbing Ortiz; Dr. Benjamin M. De Jesus and Dr. Joel A. Caperig became presidents of EBCS. Currently, Rev. Roland Don S. Dulaca is the President of EBCS.
Ebenezer Leaders
| Term in Office | Name |
|---|---|
| Ebenezer Bible Institute | |
| 1928-1929 | Principal Rev. George Strohm |
| 1930-1931 | Principal Harry Edwonds |
| 1932-1935 | Principal Rev. Robert Hess |
| 1936 | Principal Rev. Herbert Jackson |
| 1937-1941 | Principal Rev. Robert Hess |
| World War II (1941-1945) | |
| Ebenezer Bible Institute (restored) | |
| 1946 | Principal Rev. Herbert Jackson |
| 1947-1951 | Principal Rev. Ernest Gulbranson |
| 1951-1952 | Principal Rev. Robert Hess |
| 1952-1958 | Principal Rev. Vicente Pada |
| 1958-1959 | Principal Rev. Robert Hess |
| 1959-1962 | Principal Rev. Vicente Pada |
| Ebenezer Bible College | |
| 1962-1967 | Director Rev. Vicente Pada |
| 1967-1973 | Director Dr. Rodrigo Tano |
| 1973-1974 | Director Rev. Vicente Pada |
| Ebenezer Bible College and Seminary | |
| 1974-1979 | President Rev. Vicente Pada |
| 1979-1984 | President Dr. Rodrigo Tano |
| 1984-1993 | President Dr. Adynna Lim |
| 1993-1998 | President Dr. Joel Ortiz |
| 1999-2005 | President Dr. Benjamin de Jesus |
| 2005–2012 | President Dr. Joel Caperig |
| 2012–-- | President Rev. Roland Don S. Dulaca |
Academic Program
- Bachelor of Arts in Theology
- Bachelor of Arts in English
- Bachelor in Elementary Education
- Certificate in Christian Ministry
- Certificate in Christian Life
- Division of Basic Education
- Ebenezer School Programs
- Pre School
- Elementary
- High School Education
- Ebenezer School Programs