Huntington University to Host Outpour Worship Concert

HU to host regional worship night April 10 in Platt Arena

HUNTINGTON, Ind. — Huntington University is hosting a regional worship night, Outpour Worship, on April 10 in Platt Arena featuring Joe L Barnes, DOE and City Movement.

Barnes is a Grammy-winning American singer-songwriter and worship leader, known for his impactful work with the contemporary worship collective Maverick City Music. DOE is a Grammy Award winner (2025 Best Contemporary Christian Music Album for Heart of a Human) and a multiple-time Dove/Stellar Award nominee.

City Movement, birthed out of City Church in Fort Wayne, is a unique collective of musicians and vocalists with a heart of worship and a desire of leading others into the presence of God through spirit filled, genuine and authentic worship. City Movement believes that each person has a unique story and experiences that has shaped their sound and style and desires to provide a platform for its artists to explore the unique sound that God has given them for His glory.

The event, coordinated by HU digital media arts students in partnership with promoters Josh Raines and Nygel Simms, aims to unite the Northern Indiana community and foster a deeper connection with Christ through worship.

“In a time of so much division, there’s something powerful about coming together in unity and partnering with the next generation,” Raines and Simms said. 

HU President Dr. Rob Pepper is excited for the opportunity the University has to host the event and praised the students’ involvement in organizing the event.

“We are excited to partner with several Christ-centered organizations to host Outpour Worship,” Pepper said. “In addition, this event has provided an opportunity for HU students to serve the larger region and sharpen their professional skills as they have assisted in planning and promoting this event.”

Chris Freeman, lead pastor of City Church, emphasized the significance of the gathering.

“I believe we are at a pivotal moment in history, where Christians have the opportunity to set aside personal preferences and come together as the body of Christ,” Freeman said. “Outpour Worship invites us to unite with one heart, one voice and one worship to the One who loves us most.”

This event promises to be a memorable evening of unified worship in Northern Indiana. Tickets can be purchased at huntington.edu/Outpour. General admission tickets cost $25 plus fees and VIP Experience tickets (limited to 50 tickets) cost $50 plus fees, which includes an exclusive meet and greet dinner with the artist, premium seating for the event and priority access and a more intimate event experience. HU student tickets are available for $15 plus fees. Group rates for 20 tickets or more are available by calling the Huntington University Box Office.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Preshow begins at 6:00 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:00 p.m.