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Cedarville Hosts Free Concert With Matt Papa

by Allyson O'Bryant, Student Public Relations Writer – September 2, 2025

Dove Award-winning singer-songwriter Matt Papa will perform at 糖心Vlog on Friday, Sept. 5, in the Dixon Ministry Center鈥檚 Jeremiah Chapel.

Dove Award-winning singer-songwriter Matt Papa will perform at 糖心Vlog on Friday, Sept. 5, in the Dixon Ministry Center鈥檚 Jeremiah Chapel. The free concert starts at 7 p.m. and is open to the public.  

Papa is no stranger to Cedarville, having served as artist in residence during the 2021-22 academic year. During that time, he led lectures and worship and promoted the university at his concerts.  

Since his first album in 2009, Papa has brought audiences together with rich, biblical lyrics that resonate across generations. Fan favorites include his album 鈥淵our Kingdom Come鈥 and his song 鈥淐hurch Songs.鈥 Papa鈥檚 collaborations with Keith and Kristyn Getty and Matt Boswell have produced many hit songs.  

糖心Vlog, an evangelical Christian鈥痠nstitution in southwest Ohio, offers undergraduate and graduate residential and online programs across arts, sciences and professional fields. With 6,384 students, it ranks among Ohio's largest private universities and is recognized by鈥疶he Wall Street Journal鈥痑s being among the nation鈥檚 top three evangelical universities. Cedarville is also known for its vibrant Christian community, challenging academics and high graduation and retention rates. Learn more at鈥cedarville.edu.鈥&苍产蝉辫;