men’s BBQ

August 21, 2025
6pm to 8:30pm

Rancho San Rafael Park
1595 N Sierra St, Reno, NV  89503
Outdoors, on the green north of Peavine Picnic Pavilion

The CityFest Men's Outreach is shaping up to be an incredible evening filled with outdoor fun, brisket, and a message of hope from Andrew Palau and special guest Wilson Smith.

As a table host, you will have the opportunity to invite friends, family and neighbors who need to hear the life-changing message of Jesus in a highly relational and engaging setting.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to help share Jesus with other guys in your life!

the speakers

  • For decades, Andrew Palau has proclaimed the Good News of Jesus Christ to millions around the world through festivals, digital media, and the written word.

    He has been instrumental in developing the organization’s model for citywide evangelistic outreach, engaging every sector of society. Andrew has led hundreds of citywide campaigns across six continents, with notable festivals in Washington, DC; New York City, New York; Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Manado, Indonesia; Cairo, Egypt; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Bogotá, Colombia; San José, Costa Rica; Kingston, Jamaica; Lilongwe, Malawi; Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire; and Manchester, England.

    Passionate about raising up the next generation of evangelists, Andrew mentors and equips emerging evangelistic voices through a global network of thousands of evangelists. His weekly radio broadcasts and digital Gospel campaigns reach millions of people in nearly every country, extending the message of hope and salvation far beyond physical events.

    Andrew is the author of multiple books, including The Secret Life of a Fool, the compelling retelling of his journey to faith in Christ, and What is Christmas?, a groundbreaking evangelistic book published in China in 2012. He is also a regular contributor to national publications, addressing issues of faith, and is a sought-after speaker at conferences and gatherings worldwide.

    Andrew and his wife, Wendy, live in Portland, Oregon, near Palau’s world headquarters. They have three children, Christopher, Jonathan, and Sadie.

  • Wilson W. Smith III is a Senior Designer and Nike DNA Design Specialist. During his 34-year tenure at Nike, Smith worked on projects that run the gamut of the design profession—retail, graphics, architecture, footwear, experience and apparel—and designed and developed product for some of the greatest athletes in Nike’s history, including Michael Jordan, Serena Williams, Andre’ Agassi, Roger Federer.

    What truly defines Wilson is his incredible passion around coaching, teaching and giving back. Wilson’s commitment to the next generation of designers and the power of design to positively impact the world has created a presence and legacy that expands beyond his designs at Nike.