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In this historical account, Dr Raymundo Go presents the arrival and growth of evangelicalism in the Philippines from 1898 to 2000, looking in particular at the formation of the Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches (PCEC) and the motivating factors of the founding members. Weaving together a narrative almost forgotten in the Philippines, Dr Go also brings unique insights on the impact that North American events and theological debates had on the nascent Philippine church. Through detailed explanation of the interaction and influence of the modernist/liberal, fundamental, and evangelical movements in shaping Philippine Christian history, this study addresses the historical reason for a lack of unity in the Philippine church. Dr Go applies Paul Hiebert's theory of bounded and centred sets to the divisions between key organizations and churches in the Philippines to analyze and understand the behaviours of the influential groups involved in shaping Protestantism in the Philippines today. This important work is not only needed to draw attention to the history of the church in the Philippines, but it is vital in showing the need to learn from a divided past when considering the potential for future reconciliation and unity in the body of Christ.

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Raymundo Go's historical exposition of the formation and development of the Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches is logically arranged, thorough, detailed, and well documented. The fascinating story of the PCEC's formation and growth are properly set within the context of the Liberal/Modernist and Fundamentalist/Evangelical divergence among North American denominations and church groups over the fundamental beliefs of the evangelical faith, like the Bible as the ultimate authority for Christian faith and practice, the person and work of Christ as the sole basis of salvation, and repentance and faith as the human response to the gospel message. Utilizing Paul Hiebert's concept of the bounded and centrist set, he demonstrates that the PCEC has avoided the fundamentalist/separatist attitude on the one hand, and the liberal/modernist perspective on the other hand, situating itself in the centrist position theologically and in terms of beliefs and practices. Within this balanced evangelical position, the PCEC has welcomed a variety of evangelical denominations and diverse groups and agencies as members under the umbrella of evangelical faith and practice. With the steady hand of Dr Agustin Vencer, Jr. and Bishop Efraim Tendero, who each served extensively in the position as Executive Secretary, the Council has grown in membership and programs, serving the larger body of Christ in the Philippines and the Filipino people. Today, the PCEC is a respected organization among Protestant denominations, the Roman Catholics in the Philippines, and other Christian agencies. Rodrigo D. Tano, PhD President, Alliance Graduate School, Quezon City, Philippines My thanks to Dr Raymundo Go for this excellent work on the history, background, context and formation of the Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches. I appreciate this work and I believe that this is so far the most extensive research I have seen on the beginnings and growth of the PCEC sourced from different streams. It is most helpful to me as a new servant leader of the PCEC in appreciating what happened in the past that led to the organization of the largest group of evangelical denominations, parachurch organizations and local churches in the Philippines today. Surely the Lord's hand was very evident in all circumstances and situations including the calling of evangelical leaders who would be used by God to chart the course of the PCEC in pursuing the vision of a discipled nation. This book will serve as a tremendous source of encouragement for present and future PCEC leaders to carry the torch of national and global evangelization. Bishop Noel Pantoja National Director, PCEC Member, Executive Council, Asia Evangelical Alliance Member, International Council, World Evangelical Alliance In writing this book, Dr Raymundo Go has given a great service to us all and to future generations of evangelicals. He has written the history and evolution of the growth of churches from various Christian streams in our county - this is a book that will contemporize the work of Tuggy and Toliver. It is comprehensive and analytical. It is insightful. It educates our consciousness as to the richness of our legacy. By plumbing the depth of our evangelical roots, Dr Go has dignified us to take our place among God's people to pursue our hope that his kingdom in heaven be done here on earth. Indeed, it is not just our hope but our destiny. This is a book that must not be found only in the libraries of bible institutions but more so in the archives of history. Thank you so much for writing our meta-story. I highly recommend it as a must-read for church leaders. Agustin B. Vencer, Jr, PhD Former Executive Secretary, PCEC Former International Director, World Evangelical Fellowship

Raymundo Go's historical exposition of the formation and development of the Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches is logically arranged, thorough, detailed, and well documented. The fascinating story of the PCEC's formation and growth are properly set within the context of the Liberal/Modernist and Fundamentalist/Evangelical divergence among North American denominations and church groups over the fundamental beliefs of the evangelical faith, like the Bible as the ultimate authority for Christian faith and practice, the person and work of Christ as the sole basis of salvation, and repentance and faith as the human response to the gospel message. Utilizing Paul Hiebert's concept of the bounded and centrist set, he demonstrates that the PCEC has avoided the fundamentalist/separatist attitude on the one hand, and the liberal/modernist perspective on the other hand, situating itself in the centrist position theologically and in terms of beliefs and practices. Within this balanced evangelical position, the PCEC has welcomed a variety of evangelical denominations and diverse groups and agencies as members under the umbrella of evangelical faith and practice. With the steady hand of Dr Agustin Vencer, Jr. and Bishop Efraim Tendero, who each served extensively in the position as Executive Secretary, the Council has grown in membership and programs, serving the larger body of Christ in the Philippines and the Filipino people. Today, the PCEC is a respected organization among Protestant denominations, the Roman Catholics in the Philippines, and other Christian agencies. Rodrigo D. Tano, PhD President, Alliance Graduate School, Quezon City, Philippines My thanks to Dr Raymundo Go for this excellent work on the history, background, context and formation of the Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches. I appreciate this work and I believe that this is so far the most extensive research I have seen on the beginnings and growth of the PCEC sourced from different streams. It is most helpful to me as a new servant leader of the PCEC in appreciating what happened in the past that led to the organization of the largest group of evangelical denominations, parachurch organizations and local churches in the Philippines today. Surely the Lord's hand was very evident in all circumstances and situations including the calling of evangelical leaders who would be used by God to chart the course of the PCEC in pursuing the vision of a discipled nation. This book will serve as a tremendous source of encouragement for present and future PCEC leaders to carry the torch of national and global evangelization. Bishop Noel Pantoja National Director, PCEC Member, Executive Council, Asia Evangelical Alliance Member, International Council, World Evangelical Alliance In writing this book, Dr Raymundo Go has given a great service to us all and to future generations of evangelicals. He has written the history and evolution of the growth of churches from various Christian streams in our county - this is a book that will contemporize the work of Tuggy and Toliver. It is comprehensive and analytical. It is insightful. It educates our consciousness as to the richness of our legacy. By plumbing the depth of our evangelical roots, Dr Go has dignified us to take our place among God's people to pursue our hope that his kingdom in heaven be done here on earth. Indeed, it is not just our hope but our destiny. This is a book that must not be found only in the libraries of bible institutions but more so in the archives of history. Thank you so much for writing our meta-story. I highly recommend it as a must-read for church leaders. Agustin B. Vencer, Jr, PhD Former Executive Secretary, PCEC Former International Director, World Evangelical Fellowship

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RAYMUNDO GO earned his PhD from Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines. He has been a missionary with Philippine Campus Crusade for Christ for thirty years, and has taught theology at the International Graduate School of Leadership, Quezon City, Philippines, for the last seventeen years. Dr Go recently moved to serve as a lecturer in the Theology Department at the East Asia School of Theology, Singapore. He and his wife, Lut, are blessed with two children, Sara and Nathan.

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