On a spring Saturday that felt more like summer, the Holy Smoke Christian Grilling Competition returned for its 21st year with all the flavor, fellowship, and competition that have made it a fixture of ministry-minded barbecue.
Hosted once again by Macedonia Baptist Church in Georgia’s Centerpoint community and supported by churches across the region, Holy Smoke 2025 set a new all-time fundraising record of $20,557.36 to support the Georgia Baptist Children’s Home in Meansville and the Methodist Girl’s Home in Americus.
That brings the event’s two-decade total to more than $190,250, all given to help abused and neglected children.
Ebenezer Baptist Church of Ellaville claimed the coveted Grand Champion trophy, ending the reign of Westside Baptist Church of Adel, which had taken top honors in 2024.
EDITOR’S NOTE — This story was written by Henry Durand and originally published by Georgia’s Christian Index.
