We were so blessed and encouraged by the testimony and message shared by Jim. The Bear man story is an engaging well told life example of what is really important in life. Even though none of us will probably ever be attacked by a bear, we are sometimes attacked in other ways. Jim tells his story in a way that a person from any walk of life, a man, woman, child, rich or poor can plug in their story and find it relatable.

God has given Jim a wonderful way to communicate a riveting life and death struggle and blend it with truth from the word of God to bring people to a place where hearts are ready to receive freedom and to have an opportunity to make Jesus the Lord and Saviour of their life! Thank you again and may God continue to use favor and bless your life to do his work!!!

With Love and blessings in Jesus name!

Jim shared his story at our Sportsperson Dinner on January 15, 2021 and also in our Sunday morning service on January 17, 2021.  Our people sat at the edge of their seats as he told his amazing story about his grizzly bear attack.  His narrative was presented with seriousness and suspense intermingled with witty humor.  The end result was that each in attendance was challenged to take the next step in their spiritual journey.

Jim’s team was also a positive surprise for our church. They connected with our people as though they were one of us.  People are interested in testimonials that demonstrate the reality of God in our lives.  Jim will be a positive voice for your church and for those in your community.

Sincerely,

Pastor Keith Hemmila

Everything changed in a second when Jim VanSteenhouse realized he was being stared down by a grizzly bear. Locked in the powerful jaws of the animal, one thought came roaring to the surface, ‘Will I go to Heaven?’ Jim survives to tell his powerful story and to inspire others to ask the same question.

The Bear Man is a very inspirational story about the human spirit, a man’s incredible will to survive, and the fact that God is always in control. It will leave you thinking about the ‘what ifs’ and a perspective that life on this earth is precious, but incredibly short.

The Bear Man at Mississippi College was the best testimonial I have ever heard. I met Jim and told him the speech was great. I did not tell him it put a lump in my throat (several times) and a tear in my eye, but it did indeed.