Laying a Foundation of Leadership

Authors

J. Murray Murdoch, Cedarville UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Fall 2000

Journal Title

Torch

Volume

22

Issue

3

First Page

4

Last Page

16

Abstract

Although Cedarville College was founded in 1887, a turning point in the institution’s history came when the trustees of the Baptist Bible Institute of Cleveland assumed institutional control. It was in 1953 that James T. Jeremiah, a young pastor in Dayton, began his long association with the College. For 47 years, Jeremiah served as “Mr. Cedarville.” He assumed the office of acting president somewhat reluctantly, but once the position was his, he committed himself totally to the task of providing Christian students, especially those from Baptist homes, a place to gain their education from those who shared their worldview.

The following is an extract from “Cedarville College: A Century of Commitment,” a history of Cedarville College, published in 1987 by Dr. J. Murray Murdoch. We pick up Dr. Murdoch’s narrative in 1953, just after the transition from Presbyterian to Baptist leadership was finalized. As the narrative shows, the challenges faced by James T. Jeremiah and his administrative supporters were formidable. The legacy of leadership Jeremiah provided during this early period of Baptist administration is one of ardor, dedication, and perseverance.

Keywords

History of Cedarville College, James T. Jeremiah

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Recommended Citation

Murdoch, J. Murray, "Laying a Foundation of Leadership" (2000). History and Government Faculty Publications. 84.
https://digitalcommons.cedarville.edu/history_and_government_publications/84