11/12/2025
What an incredible weekend! GospelFest 2025 was more than just an event — it was an experience of worship, unity, and community. We give all glory to God for how He moved throughout the weekend, and we extend our deepest thanks to everyone who made it possible!
Thank you to Huston-Tillotson University for your continued support of the Worship Arts Department and for providing a space where ministry, music, and education come together. We appreciate the administration, faculty, and staff who played a role in helping bring this vision to life.
We want to give special honor and gratitude to our amazing advisors — Dr. William Oliver, Dr. Ronnie Wilson, and Rev. Marcus Jones — for your constant guidance, leadership, and support. Your prayers, encouragement, and wisdom continue to push the Worship Arts family forward.
A heartfelt thank you to Mr. Shedrach Rowry MEd Too, Mrs. Kraven Danielle Rowry, Ms. Cierra Lister, Mr. Trey Washington & the team, and Mr. Andre Taylor for blessing us with your gifts and ministry. Your presence made GospelFest unforgettable! To our guest choirs, UNT Voices of Praise and Texas State University Gospel Expressions Association — thank you for traveling to worship with us and sharing your powerful sound. You all brought excellence and energy to the stage!
We are so grateful to Dr. Felicia Smith, who kept the spirit high and the program flowing with grace, joy, and excitement. Thank you for being the perfect host for this celebration of gospel music and worship!
A huge shout-out to Kyler Gant, Chip Belton and the team for making sure every sound, light, and visual moment came together beautifully. Your hard work behind the scenes helped create an atmosphere of excellence!
Thank you to our sponsors — Kicking It and Six Square Austin's Black Cultural District — for believing in the vision and helping us bring GospelFest 2025 to life. Your partnership means so much!
Finally, to every church, community member, family member, and friend who showed up, gave, prayed, or simply encouraged — thank you. Your love and support are what make GospelFest so special year after year.
GospelFest 2025 will forever be remembered as a weekend filled with praise, purpose, and power. From the Huston-Tillotson University Worship Arts Department — thank you for making this year’s GospelFest a success! ❤️
