Sep 23, 2025
Women's Fellowship
A gathering designed to encourage, strengthen, and equip women to grow in Christ and in fellowship with one another.
San Juan Baptist Church
Maite · San Juan · Siquijor
Hope for every neighbor on the island.
We are neighbors, families, and friends learning to follow Jesus together through scripture, prayer, hospitality, and service across San Juan.
Upcoming Event
Dec 21 · Christmas Party
Following our worship service we'll have our christmas party for carols, testimony sharing, and a joyful dinner with the whole church family. Invite friends and neighbors.
See visit details →Recent Highlights
Glimpses from recent gatherings and outreach so you can see what life together looks like at SJBC.
What We Believe
We uphold the 1689 London Baptist Confession because it helps us explain the timeless truths of Scripture in everyday life.
Scripture Alone
The sixty-six books of the Old and New Testaments are the inspired, infallible Word of God and the only sufficient, certain, and authoritative rule for all faith and obedience.
Triune God
We worship the one living and true God in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. He is eternal, sovereign, holy, and worthy of all glory.
Sovereign Grace
Salvation is God's gift, by grace through faith in Christ alone, and He invites all people to repent, believe, and follow Jesus.
The Church
Christ builds His church as baptized believers covenant together for discipline, discipleship, worship, and mission under qualified elders and deacons.
Ordinances
We observe the ordinances given by Christ. Baptism is a public declaration that you belong to Jesus, and the Lord's Supper is a reminder of His finished work.
Mission & Hope
We proclaim the gospel to every neighbor, seek the good of Siquijor, and await the return of Jesus when He will make all things new.
Life at SJBC
We gather around scripture, prayer, hospitality, and service. Here’s a snapshot of the spaces where you can belong and grow, plus what a typical week looks like.
9:30am Sunday School
Catechism Classes
Children, youth, and adults walk through the New City and Baptist catechisms with discussion and prayer.
10:50am Sanctuary
Lord's Day Worship
Word-centered liturgy with congregational singing, expositional preaching, and weekly pastoral prayer.
Wednesdays 3pm
Midweek Prayer
Rotating cottage prayer meeting focused on scripture reading, intercession, and testimony.
Serve San Juan
Mercy & Mission
Launching soon: meal distribution, hospital visitation, and evangelism teams serving our island each month.
Weekly Rhythm
9:30 - 10:40am
Sunday School
Kids, students, and adults working through catechism, scripture memory, and prayer in age-specific classes.
10:40 - 10:50am
Courtyard Break
Coffee, bread, and conversation before we gather for corporate worship.
10:50am - 12:00pm
Worship Service
Call to worship, psalms and hymns, expositional preaching.
3:00pm Wednesdays
Cottage Prayer Meeting
We rotate homes each week to pray for our members, missionaries, and the needs of San Juan.
Questions Guests Often Ask
Whether you are new to faith or visiting from another church, here are a few short answers to help you understand who we are and what to expect.
Most of our gathering is in Cebuano with English woven throughout.
We sing from the traditional Trinity Hymnal in English alongside other scripture-rich songs. We also explain gospel-centered lyrics so everyone can worship together.
No. We aim to teach the Bible in simple, everyday language. You will hear terms explained, and you can ask questions anytime in our classes or over coffee.
Wear something modest and God-honoring; people range from casual to dressy. Sunday worship lasts about 70 minutes with singing, prayer, scripture, and preaching.
We offer age-appropriate Sunday School, catechism classes, and a safe space for kids during the sermon. Families are also encouraged to worship together.
Stay for lunch on the last Sunday of the month, join a prayer gathering, or talk with Pastor Ramir and the elders about baptism, membership, or community groups.
Our Shepherds
Pastor Ramir & Ellen
Pastor Ramir and Ellen have served SJBC for over three decades. Shepherding through expositional preaching, counseling families, and leading island outreach together.
Visit
Plan your first Sunday
Arrive a few minutes early for a meet & greet.
- Main gathering in Cebuano with English woven throughout.
- Plan for a relaxed, family-friendly environment with kids.
- Next celebration of the Lord's Supper will be announced soon.