Arthur Mitchell – Life in Different Forms

Everyone who meets Arthur Mitchell now encounters a man of God who seems to have his life together. He has a lovely wife, adorable children and a career as a life coach and author. But what you don’t see hiding behind that brilliant smile and easy disposition are the trails and tribulations that this young man has had to face and overcome to become the beacon of hope he is today.

There’s a reason that this dynamic man has become known as “Mr. I AM.” And it’s not just because of his initials. Art’s genuine love for people shines through as it encourages people to realize that that they are intelligent, creative and worth the effort. He teaches people to look in the mirror and say, “I AM enough.”

Here’s just a glimpse into the life of Art Mitch.

Stephanie Kelley: Please introduce yourself.
Art Mitch: Hello my name is Arthur Mitchell. I live in Charlotte, North Carolina. I am a crew chief for American Airlines. I am from a small town near the east coast, called Hertford, NC. I am the oldest of two sister and a brother. My childhood was very difficult.

At the age of six, I was diagnosed with an eye disease called Keratoconus. During that time, my main focus was trying to see and live a normal childhood.

My life as teen, became more difficult as I continued to deal with life issues, from having bad eye sight, to making bad choices, in my life. It caused me to go down a road to destruction. I faced some hard life-threatening issues, that lead me to finding Christ, and to start his new life and Journey with the Lord.

SK: Please share your testimony with our readers.
AM: My testimony how could I put this, It was Gods Grace that kept me, through all the struggles, eye disease, bad decisions, he kept me from being a victim to a victor.

SK: Please tell us more about your diagnoses of Keratoconus.
AM: I was diagnosed at the age of 6, with an eye disease called Keratoconus, its an eye disease, where your corneal is oval, but my corneal is bulging out, When I found out , I was in class, and couldn’t see the board clearly, once a visit to the eye doctor, I found out that was what I had, I struggled with this disease for 34 years, having to have 7 eye surgeries to partially correct my vision.

SK: How has God used your eye condition to further the Gospel?
AM: As I got older, and I realized what I had, and accepted the fact I had the eye condition, I started to utilize what I knew about to the condition to help others. I joined different organizations, to tell my story, and to help others who are going through what I am going through how to change there perspective on life, I also did an documentary on YouTube, that talked about the eye disease, with a few of my friends as well.

SK: Tell us about your current ministry.
AM: What I currently do with my ministry, I provide support, and coping strategies to help, kids, and parents with disabilities. I speak to different organizations and schools, on how to help kids, become better at who they are. I also wrote a book on 6 Tips to Cope with Having a Disability. A book that I used to help me cope with my disability, and how I overcame the challenges.

SK: Tell us about your current projects.
AM: I have several books, in the process, of being published, I just recently published one of them titled “6 Tips to Cope with Having a Disability” its talks about the tips I used to help me cope with my disability. I also have a book that coming out end of month talked “Life with Different Forms” It’s a memoir about my life and everything I been through from a boy to a Man. Last but not least I am also writing a book, about my eye disease called Life with Keratoconus. I m also a Certified Speaker and Coach, and W2J Consultant, where help companies and Organizations build better relationships with the employees.

SK: How has the COVID crisis changed your life, job/ministry?
AM: Ah, man how has Covid-19 changed me, it actually was for my good, A lot of people look at Covid, as a tragic event, and it definitely is, I mean it shut down a whole world, but in the midst, it allowed me to sit down, and really find my purpose, and to publish books, create programs for the upcoming school year. I wouldn’t say it stopped me, but it allowed me to prepare.

SK: What are your plans (personal and professional) for the near future and beyond?
AM: My future goals, are to continue to impact the world with m story, and continue to create books, and content to add value to the next person, To continue being better person in my life and business.

SK: Give a word of encouragement, favorite scripture or favorite quote.
AM: Here is what I want to tell the next person who is out there who want to go forth , but scared of the outcome, Don’t Quit, your that close to fulfilling your dream, Life is going to happen, obstacles are going to come, but if you keep your eyes on the prize it will happen, because when your mind matches your destiny anything is possible.

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also feel free to visit his website www.artmitch.com