Cordell Mitchell received a BA in Biblical Studies from Southwestern Christian University in Bethany, Oklahoma. After having served as an evangelist, pastor, teacher, banker, Dean of Two Bible Schools, one in Texas and the other in Apia, Western Samoa, he is now writing and publishing. He and his wife, Odena, live in Midland, Texas. They have 4 children, 13 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.