One Man. Three Extraordinary Lives. Mike Exton grew up in the housing projects of Philadelphia — the last place anyone would expect a future elite coach, prolific author, and biblical scholar to emerge. But from those unlikely beginnings, he forged a life that defied every expectation. For 37 years he shaped young athletes into champions, founding the California Grizzlies Running Club — which won the national championship in only its second year. His coaching left a lasting mark on hundreds of young lives, relationships that endure to this day. Driven by an unquenchable hunger for truth, Mike also spent 47 years in independent biblical research — producing 22 published books on prophecy, church history, and natural health that have reached readers around the world. This is his story. • Grew up in the Philadelphia housing projects • 37-year career as an elite track & cross-country coach • Founded the California Grizzlies — national champions in year two • 47 years of independent biblical research • 25 published books across multiple genres TheBibleComesAlive.org FROM THE PROJECTS TO THE PODIUM Michael H. Exton