FOCUS - Carol Clark
“And Mary treasured these things and pondered them in her heart.”
It may seem strange to begin an article about Carole Clark using this famous verse but for those of you who have read her new book, you will make the connection. Inspiring Faith Through Childlike Stories was written by this mother who pondered and treasured the ways God spoke to her through her children. A ‘must read and pass along’ book that will help us all remember how God uses the innocent viewpoint of children for His praise and glory.
Carole was born and raised in Michigan and arrived in Asheville in 1987 because of her former husband’s job opportunity. She has two children, Brad (23) and Chelsea (19). Brad works for his mom and Chelsea just graduated high school.
Carole met Mike in 2000 when they were both taking dance lessons to learn the Carolina Beach Dance aka The Shag. The two attended Carole’s Presbyterian Church but felt it was not a good fit for them as a couple. As God would have it, Brad went on a youth retreat sponsored by TOF and directed by Kenny Adcock. Brad returned excited saying, “That Church has the truth!” Leisa Jackson had already been inviting the two to attend TOF, so they did. On their first visit they knew they had come “home” and have been with us since 2002.
Carole was an elementary Sunday School teacher and a youth leader at her former Church. At TOF, she has been involved in the prayer ministry and fills in for nursery workers as needed. She has always had a passion for sports especially golf and God began to show her how to use that passion to advance His Kingdom. She became a member of the LPGA and after her certification; she is certified to teach golf to any level of player, but especially enjoys working with junior players and women. She and Mike are involved in Crossfire Ministry which shares Christ through sports such as softball and basketball. They are involved in Athletes International which ministers to professional and collegiate athletes in finding their vision for ministry.
One night Carole was awakened by God and told to resign from her job at The Cliffs. This took quit a bit of faith since He did not tell her what she was to do after she resigned. In 2005, He led her to purchase the Outdoor Family Fun Center in Hendersonville, a facility she had worked at a few years before. She has been able to use this business as a platform for relationship evangelism. OFFC offers a golf driving range, miniature golf, batting cages, pro shop, golf lessons, planned parties and, coming soon, paint ball. To learn more visit the web site at www.outdoorfamilyfuncenter.com.
Carole and Mike have their house in Arden up for sale with the intention of moving closer to Hendersonville, between her business and Mike’s business, Clark’s Tire in Fletcher. They are excited to continue following God’s direction for their lives and watching His plans unfold. Carole leaves us with this thought to ponder: “It is easy to let your passions and gifts become a god. Instead God wants to use your passion and gifts to minister for Him.”
It may seem strange to begin an article about Carole Clark using this famous verse but for those of you who have read her new book, you will make the connection. Inspiring Faith Through Childlike Stories was written by this mother who pondered and treasured the ways God spoke to her through her children. A ‘must read and pass along’ book that will help us all remember how God uses the innocent viewpoint of children for His praise and glory.
Carole was born and raised in Michigan and arrived in Asheville in 1987 because of her former husband’s job opportunity. She has two children, Brad (23) and Chelsea (19). Brad works for his mom and Chelsea just graduated high school.
Carole met Mike in 2000 when they were both taking dance lessons to learn the Carolina Beach Dance aka The Shag. The two attended Carole’s Presbyterian Church but felt it was not a good fit for them as a couple. As God would have it, Brad went on a youth retreat sponsored by TOF and directed by Kenny Adcock. Brad returned excited saying, “That Church has the truth!” Leisa Jackson had already been inviting the two to attend TOF, so they did. On their first visit they knew they had come “home” and have been with us since 2002.
Carole was an elementary Sunday School teacher and a youth leader at her former Church. At TOF, she has been involved in the prayer ministry and fills in for nursery workers as needed. She has always had a passion for sports especially golf and God began to show her how to use that passion to advance His Kingdom. She became a member of the LPGA and after her certification; she is certified to teach golf to any level of player, but especially enjoys working with junior players and women. She and Mike are involved in Crossfire Ministry which shares Christ through sports such as softball and basketball. They are involved in Athletes International which ministers to professional and collegiate athletes in finding their vision for ministry.
One night Carole was awakened by God and told to resign from her job at The Cliffs. This took quit a bit of faith since He did not tell her what she was to do after she resigned. In 2005, He led her to purchase the Outdoor Family Fun Center in Hendersonville, a facility she had worked at a few years before. She has been able to use this business as a platform for relationship evangelism. OFFC offers a golf driving range, miniature golf, batting cages, pro shop, golf lessons, planned parties and, coming soon, paint ball. To learn more visit the web site at www.outdoorfamilyfuncenter.com.
Carole and Mike have their house in Arden up for sale with the intention of moving closer to Hendersonville, between her business and Mike’s business, Clark’s Tire in Fletcher. They are excited to continue following God’s direction for their lives and watching His plans unfold. Carole leaves us with this thought to ponder: “It is easy to let your passions and gifts become a god. Instead God wants to use your passion and gifts to minister for Him.”
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