Men of Grace Annual Cookouts

Our Cookouts, held in fall or winter, usually see 200+ men gathered on a Saturday evening. We enjoy mountains of Texas slow-roasted barbecue pork and chicken with all the fixings, a raffle of some great "guy stuff" including stuff like a big-screen TV, a GoPro camera, sports gear, tools, or a firearm. We then worship and hear from a special speaker.

In Fall 2017, we enjoyed hearing from Olympic Gold Medalist Joe Deloach regarding his journey of faith. A great time was had by all! Click here to hear Joe's message.

In Fall 2018, we were inspired and challenged by Jack Murphy, a Surfing Hall of Fame champion, musician, author, artist, and jewel thief who turned to Jesus and now reaches thousands of men including prisoners through his role as a speaker.

In Fall 2019, we heard from our guest speaker, Tino Wallenda, (one of many renowned Wallendas) who engineered the rig for his grandfather’s sky walks, and performed himself. The Wallendas are a generational circus performing family, who perform various feats such as high-rise tightrope walking, acrobatics, pyramids, bare-horse back riding, and much more! His testimony and the stories of his life challenged us all!

In Fall 2021, we heard from author/speaker Joel Richardson who challenged us to look beyond the American media messaging and see what the Lord is actually doing all around the world, despite the foreboding developments that seem to align with Biblical prophecy for the end times.

In Winter 2023, we enjoyed the illusionist team David and Kylie Knight who not only amazed us with their skills with cards, ropes, and disappearing people, but also challenged us to see ourselves as God sees us: as uniquely created by Him with a heart full of love.