Greg and I took over an organization that was run by Gary Cooper for 15 years (S.C.A.I.L.).  Gary was sending referees to schools that could not afford the "CERTIFIED" referees.  He provided a much needed service to the christian school community when no one else would.  He had his ups and downs but he stayed true to his calling until he felt a need to go elsewhere. 

 

We in turn prayed about the name and came up with G.R.A.C.E. - Gentile Referee Association of Christian Ethics. We were the first association to referee the very first high school game in the SBC center.  I continue to be humbled by the grace and mercy that the Lord has extended to me.