40th Anniversary of Gospel Fest Symposium and Concert, Sept. 10-14

Gospel Fest marks its 40th Anniversary with a week of powerful worship, teaching, and music, reflecting on the past while preparing the next generation of levites. The live recording featured a 1,000-voice choir on September 15, 1985, at Fair Park Arena in Birmingham, AL.

The Worship and Arts Symposium will be held September 10–13, 2025, at Tabernacle Baptist Church. The event culminates with a Concert Celebration on September 14 at 5 PM at New Hope Baptist Church.

The symposium features classes in audio, recording and streaming worship, spirituality and discipline, and vocal training and performance. The New Music Seminar will spotlight influential voices including Bishop L. Spencer Smith, Marvin F. Pullom, Min. Adrienne Evans, Dr. Charles Diggins, and Dr. Daniel Cason.

Coordinated by Min. E. Tony Gaines and Dr. Prince Yelder with Dr. Valerie R. Harris as facilitator, the event also honors gospel legends who paved the way. All sessions and concerts are free and open to the public.