Marty Mitchell is a Catholic Christian author, speaker, and illuminator who has a passion for helping Christians understand and play their unique part in the body of Christ so they can be filled with the love, joy, happiness, and peace of God that comes from living their Best Blessed Life. Marty grew up in a Navy family alternating between the Pacific and Atlantic coasts. He went to high school and college in Virginia, where he received a degree in Finance before a thirty-year career in the capital markets. He is a practicing Catholic Christian today, although his faith journey hasn't always taken a straight path.For a couple of decades, his lifestyle revolved around living for the next party. During this time, he strayed from practicing his faith and wasn't living a Christ-centered life. Certain there was more to life, Marty went on a Holy Spirit-led spiritual journey to understand his purpose in life byexploring the body of Christ and the role he was expected to play in it. This experience transformed him by clarifying his God-given purpose, drawing him into a deeper relationship with God, and increasing his self-worth, intention, and love for life.Today, in his writing, speaking, and coaching, Marty illuminates the messages of Love and Christian unity, as well as the uniqueness and great potential of all of God's children, by shining a light on their God-given gifts and talents and on all their goodness. He lives in Maryland and enjoys his faith, spending time with family and friends, golfing, boating, fishing, and creating laughter.Connect with him at MartyMitchell.me
A wonderfully spiritual yet practical source of teaching, encouragement, and inspiration for all those seeking to live the life God has planned for them. -Dr. Kary Oberbrunner, CEO of Igniting Souls, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Though Christians are divided on many issues, this book, The Capillaries of Christ, demonstrates that as believers, more unites us than divides us. Comparing the body of Christ to the human circulatory system, Mitchell eloquently shows that all Christians are to be intentional in their efforts to collaborate and carry out God's mission. The book uses examples, Scriptures, and quotes from many well-known theologians to inspire and equip readers to use their unique gifts and talents to fulfill their God-given purpose. Students of the Word, old and new, will see their role in a new light after reading this message for our times. -Vona Johnson, author of A Different View: Start Living the Life Your Soul Longs For Did you ever wonder if there's more to life than working all week and Sunday morning church? If so, you are not alone. As a wondering Christian myself, I questioned this more than once. In The Capillaries of Christ, Marty Mitchell teaches how vital and important our part is in the Body of Christ. His encouraging teaching will help illuminate the Truth and the gifts within you so that you can shine like the saint you are. If you ever questioned your faith and the part you play in God's family then I encourage you to read this book. It will help bring peace and answers to your wondering heart. -Dana Lyons, author of No Longer Cinderella This is an encouraging and easy-to-understand work on the body of Christ and our role in it. Christians, wherever they are on their faith journey, will clarify their God-given purpose and be able to step into it by reading and applying what Marty shares in this book. This is a message of loving God and neighbor and unity for all Christians. -Niccie Kliegl, CEO Fulfill Your Legacy