K&R presents Gospel Explosion, an event tailored to those who find themselves bound by life’s struggles, shackled by chains of addiction, trauma, and hopelessness. The objective is to create an environment where they can experience a powerful transformation.

The Gospel Explosion encounter will be held at High Point High School (3601 Powder Mill Road) in Beltsville, Maryland, on March 15, 2025. Ministers Darren Grant, Keisha Walters, and Kerry D Bless are all confirmed, as well as Jamaican gospel singer Rhoda Isabella. The entrance fee is USD $35.

Gospel sensation Kirk Franklin will be heading overseas this fall for ‘The World Tour.’ He has announced five stops in Europe happening all in the month of September; see below.

Sept. 10 Copenhagen, DK
Sept. 11 Rotterdam, NL
Sept. 12 Oslo, NO
Sept. 13 Stockholm, SE
Sept. 14 Helsinki, FI

Additional information and links to tickets are available on Kirk Franklin‘s official website: www.kirkfranklin.com.

Baltimore native Jonathan Nelson is hosting a ‘Pop-Up Night of Worship’ at Accelerator Space—417 Benninghaus Road—in Baltimore, Maryland, on Thursday, March 20. Scheduled for 7-9pm EDT, there will be limited seating with only 200 available tickets.

Despite the fact that the event is being promoted as Jonathan Nelson and friends, he has not yet said who will be joining him. Tickets and additional information are available on Eventbrite.

Gospel-reggae artist Samuel Suh, who is based in South Africa, is using his latest single, “Grateful,” to express heartfelt gratitude for God’s goodness and the blessings He bestows. The song, which was produced by Alann Ulises, was released on January 10th, 2025.

Yann Jurene directed the bright, colorful, and impactful music video for “Grateful.” It was uploaded to Samuel Suh‘s YouTube channel on February 1st. If you have not yet seen it, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment, and share.

Multi-award winner and international recording artist Bashir Hogue will headline a concert called The Encounter 3 with several of his friends. This event will be presented under the theme “Can These Bones Live?” which is taken from Ezekiel 37:1-10.

This worship experience will take place on Saturday, March 22nd at Beloved St. John Evangelistic Church (4541 N Broad Street) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Bashir will be joined by Earnest Pugh, Kim Cruse, Lonnie Hunter, and others. Click here to buy tickets.

Music professionals Otis Kemp, Kevin Downswell, Rondell Positive, Ishika Purpose, and Ashe have all been confirmed for Praise On The Green Gospel Extravaganza 2025. Set for Sunday, February 23rd, from 4pm to 8pm, it will be held at Shirley Branca Park—6900 Miramar Parkway—in Miramar, Florida.

Praise On The Green is a free event that is being presented by Commissioner Maxwell B. Chambers in association with Inner Circle for Reggae Month.

Unified Praise is a gospel gathering that will feature Stellar Award winner Titus Showers, Sunday Best winner Crystal Aiken, gospel chart-topping JOKIA, Dallas sensation CeCe Godbolt, and Levollois Hamilton, along with Destiny World Outreach Center and Liberty Christian Center Praise Teams.

The gathering will take place on Friday, February 21st, at Sue & Frank Mayborn Performing Arts Center—810 N Main Street—in Belton, Texas. Running time is 7:00 PM–9:30 PM. Click here for additional information and tickets.