The Christian Heart ministry lost a very special person last month. Mike Whitten was a vital part of The Christian Heart since its very inception. He was always there to encourage us when times became challenging. He was our ministry's greatest cheerleader. He would always remind us that it was our goal to point people to Jesus. He was one of the most successful businessmen in Birmingham. But you'd never know it by his humble spirit. Mike’s generosity was amazing, always asking what you might need and doing his best to fulfill that need. He just loved to meet the needs of people. He and his wife, Sandy, helped out countless Christian ministries in our area, and always in a quiet way. But it was his heart for Jesus that stood out above everything else. No matter who he met, he'd work the conversation around to where they went to church and whether they knew Jesus. For each of us, there are probably just a handful of people who have had a huge impact on our walk with the Lord. Mike was certainly one of those people for me. And for that, I’ll be eternally grateful. There is no doubt that when Mike left his earthly body and entered heaven, he heard, "Well done, my good and faithful servant!" We will all miss him dearly.
