Description
A compelling true story of faith, leadership, and perseverance in the face of life’s steepest climbs.
From the dusty fields of rural New York to the presidency of a growing Christian college, James T. Jeremiah’s life is a testimony to what God can do through a man wholly surrendered to Him. Say to This Mountain is more than a biography—it’s a spiritual roadmap for anyone facing personal, professional, or ministry challenges.
Through gripping narrative and rich historical detail, this book traces Jeremiah’s journey through poverty, war, loss, and leadership trials. Whether navigating the heartbreak of losing a child, the weight of academic leadership, or the loneliness of widowhood, Jeremiah’s unwavering trust in God’s promises shines through.
You’ll walk with him through:
- The early days of Baptist Bible Seminary and the GARBC movement
- The transformation of Cedarville University from near closure to thriving ministry
- The theological battles that shaped a generation of Christian educators
- Personal valleys of grief, doubt, and aging—and the grace that carried him through
Perfect for pastors, educators, ministry leaders, and anyone climbing their own mountain of faith. This inspiring biography will challenge you to trust God more deeply, lead more courageously, and finish your race with joy.
If James T. Jeremiah can do it, so can you—because the same God who moved mountains for him is still moving them today.
Back Cover
Do you sometimes feel like a mountain climber? Like life is all uphill? James T. Jeremiah, a prominent educator in the GARBC fellowship, faced many "mountains." Read this inspirational story of how he walked by faith.
When you face mountains in your life, how do you react? Do you timidly shrink back, defeated before you begin to climb? Do you race up half the mountain only to run out of energy and stop right there? Or do you face each mountain—whether it's the numbing grief of losing a loved one, financial problems, new employment challenges, difficult people, and impossible circumstances—with faith in the unfailing promises of God?
James T. Jeremiah was just a boy from a small town in New York when he trusted Christ as Savior and God called him into the ministry. From his humble beginnings, James eventually became the president of an impressive Christian college. But he faced a number of tremendous mountains—personal, academic, and professional—before he reached the pinnacle, and even then he faced a new, devastating mountain. But he succeeded because he rested in God's unfailing promises. And if James T. Jeremiah can do it, so can you, for whatever ministry God has called you to and for whatever mountains you face.
Let Say to This Mountain bless and challenge you.
Author Bio
Gregory Belliveau is assistant professor of English at Cedarville University, teaching English literature and composition courses. In 2009 he was awarded a writing grant from the Christopher Isherwood Foundation and previously earned an MA from Kent State University. His interests are reading and writing fiction, spending time with his family, and good conversation. He and his family minister in Springfield, Ohio.