Leadership Reflections

The Church of Todayby Prof. Carlos M. Magtolis, Jr.Silliman University Church AdministratorDelivered during the 9 AM and 4 PM services of the Silliman University Church, October 9, 2016 A few years ago, a group of charismatic Christians visited friends and invited them to attend their newly organized congregation. Today, all over the city, there are […]

The Youth: Called to Turn the World Upside Downby Rev. Dr. Noriel C. CapulongScripture Reading: Jeremiah 1:1-10;  Acts 17:5-8Delivered during the Youth Sunday at the Silliman University Church on September 18, 2016 After putting the spotlight on the children last Sunday today we focus on the youth of our church, and reflect on the very […]

Health & the Economy:  A Leadership PerspectiveBy:  Dr. Betsy Joy B. Tan, Vice President for Academic Affairs “Fellowship is heaven, and a lack of fellowship is hell,” so said English writer, artist and designer  Willliam Morris in 1888.  More than a century today, fellowship as heaven remains unchanged!   It is then heaven to think […]

This reflection was first shared with the staff of the Silliman University Medical Center on August 26, 2016. One semester, a seminary professor set up his preaching class in an unusual way. He scheduled his students to preach on the Parable of the Good Samaritan and on the day of the class, he arranged his […]

By Rev. Dr. Mariano C. Apilado Delivered during the Sunrise Service of Silliman’s 115th Founders Day and Silliman Church’s Centennial Celebration last August 28, 2016. The celebration of the centennial anniversary of the Silliman University Church reminds me of the story of the spiritual renewal of the Apostle Peter in the third appearance of the […]

(Delivered during the Silliman University Church Opening Centennial Service and Golden Jubilee Celebration of the College of Mass Communication, August 21, 2016.) Bible text:  Matthew 7:13-14; 20:16; 1 Corinthians 1:27-29 Good morning and welcome everyone including those following us through live streaming and through Radio DYSR on this very special day of worship and celebration. […]

STOP, LOOK, LISTEN . . . FOR THE VIA, VERITAS, VITABy Dr. Ben S. Malayang III, President, Silliman University  (Sermon delivered duirng the Founders Day Opening Sunday, August 14, 2016, Silliman University Church)  TEXTS        Exodus 3: 6-10He said also, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God […]

AFFIRMING LIFE AMIDST THE FORCES OF DEATH By Rev. Noriel C. Capulong, Senior Pastor, Silliman University Church  (Sermon delivered on August 7, 2016 at the Silliman University Church.)  Hosea 4:1-3; Mark 8:34-36 We are now entering what we can refer to as the Founders Day month, perhaps the most awaited month in the whole school year and […]

COMPETENT AND MOTIVATED WORKFORCEBy Atty. Fe Marie D. Tagle, Vice President for Finance and Administration (Message delivered at St. Paul University, Dumaguete City.) Let me share with you insights about having and maintaining competent and motivated personnel. I have learned these from my years of experience as the Human Resource Manager of Silliman University.  While the […]

AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDEBy Prof. Jane Annette L. Belarmino, Vice President for Development  What is an attitude? An attitude is a feeling or emotion hidden in our hearts that will eventually be expressed in outward behavior.  People and circumstances are like chisels or tools that shape our attitude.  How these tools are used, how we allow […]