Kingdom.golf and G.O.L.F (Giving Others Loving Fellowship) have returned....
Actually, it's just I that have returned, but, since I am Kingdom.golf and GOLF, I guess we have all returned.
Last post, May 11th and today is, well, you know what day it is, but, the writing today is being conducted on June 1, 2015.
I have practiced G.O.L.F. recently. Yup, as I was considering how to implement a world-wide movement to give the Gospel to every golfer in the world, I had a staggering reality check; have YOU been practicing GOLF yourself? Hmmmm? Have you? The answer; Nope!! Well then, let's get goin'.
A quick reminder; Giving Others Loving Fellowship is participating in the natural relationship building experience one has on the golf course that allows a sold-out-Believer in Jesus Christ to introduce other golfers to the Lord, Jesus, and opens an opportunity to mentor or disciple that golfer into a mature understanding and relationship with the Lord. Ephesians 4:13. The Challenge Golf Association (CGA) calls it the "Caddy" program, and we'll defer to that title, but, for now, we're trying to foster the G.O.L.F. concept...... Frankly, this all leads to the same place; providing encouragement to those who Believe to introduce Christ to those that the Lord puts in their 'fairway' and build a trusting relationship so that we earn permission from that golfer to disciple them as the Lord commanded us to do in Matthew 28:18-20.
Actually, it's just I that have returned, but, since I am Kingdom.golf and GOLF, I guess we have all returned.
Last post, May 11th and today is, well, you know what day it is, but, the writing today is being conducted on June 1, 2015.
I have practiced G.O.L.F. recently. Yup, as I was considering how to implement a world-wide movement to give the Gospel to every golfer in the world, I had a staggering reality check; have YOU been practicing GOLF yourself? Hmmmm? Have you? The answer; Nope!! Well then, let's get goin'.
A quick reminder; Giving Others Loving Fellowship is participating in the natural relationship building experience one has on the golf course that allows a sold-out-Believer in Jesus Christ to introduce other golfers to the Lord, Jesus, and opens an opportunity to mentor or disciple that golfer into a mature understanding and relationship with the Lord. Ephesians 4:13. The Challenge Golf Association (CGA) calls it the "Caddy" program, and we'll defer to that title, but, for now, we're trying to foster the G.O.L.F. concept...... Frankly, this all leads to the same place; providing encouragement to those who Believe to introduce Christ to those that the Lord puts in their 'fairway' and build a trusting relationship so that we earn permission from that golfer to disciple them as the Lord commanded us to do in Matthew 28:18-20.
A few months ago, I was inspired to head on over to my local golf club, Indian Hills Golf Club here in Murfreesboro, TN (I live right beside the tee on #5) and just 'hang out', work in the dining area, work on my game and, just, be there. The weather didn't help much as we had a very cold and damp springtime, but, during that time, I ran into one person on the practice range and, then, again on the putting green. She was a 17 year old Senior at the local high school and she was consistently at the club, so, I 'walked across the green' one day and introduced myself and asked her a few questions; "Do you play for the local high school?" "What year are you in school?" "Are you considering playing golf in college?" "Which one?", etc. etc. She was very cordial and open so the conversation was comfortable, in fact, I felt that I could introduce her to my impetus for practicing and playing the game by telling her my short story of passion for golf and a love for Christ, then, handed her one of my bracelets, encouraging her to visit www.odftmasters.com and check out what we're doing. She said she would.
Last week, I saw her. She has graduated from school, is waiting for the Sanford College coach to visit with her this month and determine if she might attend Sanford to play golf. She has a very busy tournament season. She said she did visit our website and was interested in it. I am considering asking her is she would like me to help coach her a bit on her game, which would open an opportunity for the G.O.L.F. concept to be expanded, but, we'll see. This is very exciting and I pray the Lord allows more of an opportunity to build that relationship with her. And, if not through me, then, through someone, dear Lord. Please enter into this young lady's heart and mind and guide her to You.
In Him
Bill...
More G.O.L.F. stories to come....
Last week, I saw her. She has graduated from school, is waiting for the Sanford College coach to visit with her this month and determine if she might attend Sanford to play golf. She has a very busy tournament season. She said she did visit our website and was interested in it. I am considering asking her is she would like me to help coach her a bit on her game, which would open an opportunity for the G.O.L.F. concept to be expanded, but, we'll see. This is very exciting and I pray the Lord allows more of an opportunity to build that relationship with her. And, if not through me, then, through someone, dear Lord. Please enter into this young lady's heart and mind and guide her to You.
In Him
Bill...
More G.O.L.F. stories to come....
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