Milestones & Timeline
Timeline
2017
National Conference 2017
The National Conference with the theme “Repent. Renew. Rebuild” was held at [CCT] Center for Community Transformation Tagaytay.
2016
ISCF celebrated 60 years with the theme “ISCF on the 60”
ISCF, Inter-Varsity’s high school ministry celebrated 60 years with the theme “ISCF on the 60”
2013
IVCF celebrated its 60th anniversary
IVCF celebrated its 60th anniversary
2012
National Student Missions Conference 2012
IVCF held the National Student Missions Conference at [CDC] Christian Development Center in Tagaytay City
2011
Chi Rho Mundo-Operation Ahon
Chi Rho Mundo-Operation Ahon, IVCF’s disaster relief arm, was launched
2010
Southern Luzon was officially recognized as a Regional Unit
Southern Luzon was officially established as a separate regional unit from Metro Manila with Yvette Romero as staffworker.
2009
IVCF National Conference with the theme “New Horizon” was held at DAP Tagaytay City
IVCF National Conference with the theme “New Horizon” was held at DAP Tagaytay City.
2008
Metro Manila was formally recognized as a Regional Unit
Metro Manila was formally recognized as a region separate from the National Office
2005
The first ISCF National Leadership Camp
The first ISCF National Leadership Camp entitled “Upside Down” was held in Iloilo [MAY 10-15]
2003
Celebrated 50th Anniversary at The National Conference with the theme ivcf@50.serve
Celebrated 50th Anniversary at The National Conference with the theme ivcf@50.serve, held at Caliraya, Laguna. Blessed with the presence of Gwen Wong and former GSs
Launching of “Ginintuang Pasasalamat” CD Album
CD Launching of Ginintuang Pasasalamat. A collection of IVCF songs.
“Broad Strokes of a Dream Fulfilled” published
“Broad Strokes of a Dream Fulfilled” published.
2002
IV Home in Iloilo City was dedicated to the honor, service and glory of God
After much prayer, waiting and working, the IV Home in Iloilo City was dedicated to the honor, service and glory of God
2000
Elsie Calalang was appointed as the first female General Secretary
Elsie Calalang was appointed as the first female General Secretary
1999
Christy Jutare was seconded to IFES to help start work in Central Asia
[JULY] Staffworker Christy Jutare was seconded to IFES to help start work in Central Asia and the former Soviet Union.
Pioneering work in Caraga Region started
Pioneering work in Caraga Region started
1993
Bing Roncesvalles was seconded to the St. Lucian movement ISCF (Caribbean)
Staffworker Bing Roncesvalles was seconded to the IFES St. Lucian movement ISCF in the Caribbean
1989
IVCF Hosted East Asia Regional Conference 1989
IVCF also hosted the East Asia Regional Conference 1989 in UP Los Baños with the theme, “Even So, Come Lord Jesus.” Many delegates from East Asia came to signify allegiance to Jesus Christ.
1987
Bing Roncesvalles first IVCF staffworker in Northern Luzon
Bing Roncesvalles assigned as the first IVCF staffworker in Northern Luzon in Baguio in 1987. Meanne Martinez (now Dela Cruz) and Oscar Monta were the GT members of Baguio at that time later joined by Vylma Ovalles while Nelson Dacanay, Ariel and Rachel Osit, Toyditz Cosico were the first GT members in Pangasinan. Dado Dela Cruz and Bernie Jardio soon followed to join them.
1984
Regionalization
The Board of Directors acted to take regionalization as a strategic direction for IVCF
1983
SAGWAN, “Sagisag at Larawan” formed
SAGWAN, “Sagisag at Larawan” was formed with the goal of preaching the gospel through the arts.
“Balikatan” was formed by a group of 25 graduates in the United States.
After some years, drought plagued IVCF. They were then deciding to fold up due to financial crisis. Some graduates in the USA felt the need to gather their strength to help IVCF pull through. Balikatan ng mga Kristiyano sa US at Canada emerged as a result.
1981
First IVCF Operation Samaria
First IVCF Operation Samaria in Lubang Island, Mindoro Occidental
1979
IVCF moved in to the IVCF Building at Don Antonio Heights
IVCF moved in to the finally-completed IVCF Building at 101 Don Primitivo St., Don Antonio Heights, Brgy Holy Spirit, Quezon City
1978
“Spiritual Care, The Nurses’ Role” became part of the nursing curriculum
The book “Spiritual Care, The Nurses’ Role” became part of the nursing curriculum through the efforts of Mrs. Felicidad Elegado
The Don Antonio property was acquired
The Don Antonio property was acquired
1976
IVCF sent its first overseas missionary
IVCF sent its first overseas missionary, Leni Sison (Juarez), former staff for Cebu, to work with high school students in Mexico.
1975
The first Graduate Team (GT)
Lisa Espineli (Chinn) and IVCF Philippines’ General Secretary Harvey Co Chien organized the first Graduate Team (GT) with the concept of graduates doing student ministry while practicing their respective professions (also known as ‘tent-making’). The first batch of GT who went to Davao were Thelma Absalon, Juliet Cunanan, Raymond Timothy Bicera, Ed de Guzman and Nonette Pizaña. Lisa Espineli (Chinn) accompanied and spent about a month with them.
1973
IVCF hosted the First Asian Student Missionary Convention
In December 1973, IVCF hosted the First Asian Student Missionary Convention (FASMC). The FASMC attracted 800 delegates from 25 countries in Asia and other parts of the world.
IVCF Bicol was pioneered by Tony Litam and Jade del Mundo in Naga City
IVCF Bicol was pioneered by Tony Litam and Jade del Mundo in Naga City
1972
Staff became active in socio-political issues
Staff became active in socio-political issues
1971
Literature Ministry was started
The Literature Ministry was started
1970
NCF Leader’s Council was established
Nurses Christian Fellowship Leader’s Council was established
The IVCF Dream was articulated by Dr. Isabelo F. Magalit
In 1970, Dr. Isabelo Magalit articulated his dream of “a steady stream of students who love nothing more than they love Jesus and hate nothing more than they hate sin.” This dream started to take shape in the lives of early IV graduates who faithfully bear witness to God’s grace through the kind of life they live.
1966
Nurses Christian Fellowship (NCF) began
IVCF’s reach extended to other spheres. In 1966 the Nurses Christian Fellowship began and Nancy Ureta was asked to serve as its staffworker. Nursing is a vocation perceived to have a unique influence on countless people in the area of Health Care delivery. And numerous nursing students were influenced to consider their role as spiritual caregivers too.
1964
First National Missionary Convention
The first National Missionary Convention was held in Baguio City, attended by about 160 students and graduates
1959
First student-led evangelistic Semestral Break Conference
[OCTOBER] The first student-led evangelistic Semestral Break Conference for college students was held in Baguio
Php 500 monthly budget
The newly-formed Board of Directors with Ruben Orteza, Sr. as Chairman launched out in faith by approving a P500 monthly budget.
IVCF became a truly indigenous movement
[JUNE] IVCF became a truly indigenous movement as Ephraim Orteza was appointed as the first Filipino General Secretary With the first 3 staff workers: Tomasa Francisco, Emmanuel Pizana and Leticia Abakan
Leadership and Financial Responsibility turned over to nationals
Leadership and Financial Responsibility turned over to nationals
1958
Leader’s Councils appointed
Leaders’ Councils in Manila, Cebu, Iloilo and Bacolod were appointed and installed
The First Kawayan Camp
The first month-long Kawayan Camp was held in Murcia, Negros Occidental, attended by 21 students . Key national leaders emerged from this camp
1957
Ephraim Orteza
Ephraim Orteza comes on staff
The movement’s first graduates return to their hometowns and spread the student movement to Cebu, Davao and Iloilo.
In 1957, some of the IVCF students who graduated from their universities returned to their provinces and encouraged undergraduates to form their own campus groups. So the work started in Cebu and Davao. During this period, contacts were also made to start work in Iloilo.
1956
Mary Beaton arrives to help
Canadian and InterVarsity USA staff Mary Beaton came to help.
Kemery’s home became a center for student and graduate witness.
Peter and Evelyn Kemery were assigned to Cebu City. Their home in Mango Avenue, Cebu City promptly became a center for student and graduate witness.
First student conference and first Filipino staff worker
First week-long student conference and the first Filipino staff worker was appointed at this conference: Tomasa Francisco Tomasa Francisco started “Inter-School Christian Fellowship ” to reach high school students
1954
Students begin to form student-run groups
Students begin to form student-run groups in five campuses: University of the Philippines, Diliman University of the East National University Far Eastern University Manuel Luis Quezon University
1953
Graduates Christian Fellowship started by Peter Kemery
Peter Kemery, an alumnus of British Inter-Varsity (now UCCF) and an executive of Shell Oil Philippines, also begins the Graduates Christian Fellowship (now changed to Inter-Varsity Graduates or IVG).
Gwen Wong arrives in Manila
Gwen Wong arrives in Manila. Though only 15 students are interested, early-morning prayer meetings begin. Saturday afternoon meetings and eventually “Timothy club” meetings also are added for prayer, Bible study and to discuss witnessing.