This historical monograph traces the century-long development of the Silliman University Church, chronicling its life from the arrival of American Presbyterian missionaries and the establishment of the Dumaguete Mission Station in 1901 until the year 2003. The church's history is fundamentally intertwined with the founding and expansion of Silliman University, where Christian values and Bible teachings formed the essential core of the academic institution. The work details the church's growth, its evangelical outreach in the Visayas region, its resilience during the Japanese occupation in World War II when activities continued in the mountain hideouts, and its subsequent post-war efforts. It records the church’s role in public service, extension work, and its active part in the ecumenical movement, particularly in the formation and programs of the United Church of Christ in the Philippines. Standing as a physical and spiritual center on the university campus, the church has continuously served as a visible commitment to Christian faith for the academic community and the surrounding local culture.
The foundation of God standeth sure: the Silliman Church Story, 1901-2003