Men's Ministry

Knights of Saint Michael

The Saint Barnabas men's devotional group is called the Knights of Saint Michael - or KOSM. They meet at the church biweekly on Saturdays from 7-9 am for breakfast, Bible study, and fellowship.

The Saint Barnabas men's ministry has been going strong for over 20 years supporting the church, the Diocese, and the community. In September 2026 they were initiated as the first chapter of the Diocese-wide men's devotional group, Knights of Saint Michael (KOSM). Prior to this, the Men's Group was known as the Anglican Men of Christ, or AMOC.

In addition to meeting every other Saturday morning, they have done outreach service projects for local non-profits like Stepping Stones and the Community Storehouse. KOSM also provides the “muscle” for a multitude of St. Barnabas outreach projects by manning the grill for events like the annual Badge Blessing and Neighborhood Night Out at a nearby apartment complex.

The greatest ministry and focus of KOSM has been the administration and awarding of college and trade school scholarships through the John Kennedy Memorial Scholarship. It was started in 2015 to honor and remember John Kennedy, who was a founding member of St. Barnabas and the men’s group. He was a Navy veteran and a teacher in the Birdville ISD for many years. These scholarships have been awarded to the high school graduates of St. Barnabas, and in recent years, graduates outside of our church who attend Keller ISD. To access the scholarship application, click here.

Twice a year, at Christmas and Easter, they smoke hams for the congregation, and do a turkey-fry at Thanksgiving as well. Money raised by these events helps KOSM fund things like church donations, Kennedy scholarships, sponsoring a hole at the Bishop Iker Golf Tournament benefiting Camp Crucis, and other giving opportunities.

KOSM Brothers cooking Pancakes for the 2025 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper.