"The Inaugural Gala" Honoring Bishop Shelton C. Rhodes

"The Inaugural Gala" Honoring Bishop Shelton C. Rhodes

Join the Texas Southwest 2nd Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction for an extraordinary afternoon celebrating the faithful and dedicated leadership of our Jurisdictional Prelate, Bishop Shelton C. Rhodes. This elegant event, filled with distinguished guests, live music, heartfelt tributes, and memorable moments is one you don’t want to miss.

“The Inaugural Celebration” will be held Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 12noon at the Waco Convention Center (100 Washington Avenue) in Waco, Texas. Our guest speaker is the renowned Bishop J. Drew Sheard, Presiding Bishop and Chief Apostle of the Church Of God In Christ, Inc.

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW:

General Admission - $150.00

(Souvenir journal, General seating)

VIP Admission - $200.00

(Souvenir journal, early entrance, premiere floor seating - closest to stage, VIP area access, meet and greet)

Dais Admission - $250.00

(Exclusively reserved for General Board Members, Bishops, Invited Platform Guest, Supervisors, Cabinet Members of Texas Southwest 2nd, and Jurisdictional Superintendents)

Additionally, everyone has the opportunity to show their support by placing an advertisement in “The Inaugural Gala” Souvenir Journal. Whether you desire to advertise your business or send a congratulatory message, this is a perfect opportunity to celebrate Bishop Rhodes.

AD SIZE OPTIONS

• Full Page - $125.00 (8.5x11)

• Half Page - $75.00 (8.5x5.5)

GUIDELINES & DEADLINES

• Deadline: May 18, 2025 (please ensure payment is submitted by this date as well)

• All advertisements are to be submitted camera/print ready. No ads will be designed.

• All advertisements should be saved as JPEG or PDF file with a resolution of 300dpi.

• Please submit advertisements via email to [email protected]

ADDITIONAL PAYMENT OPTIONS

• CashApp: $TSW2ndOps with memo Bishop’s Gala Souvenir Journal

• Checks Payable to: ‘Texas Southwest 2nd’ with memo Bishop’s Gala Souvenir Journal

• Mail Checks/Money orders to: Gee Barnes, 9707 Parkfield Drive, Austin, Texas 78758

For questions or additional information regarding advertisement, please contact Sister Tiffanie Wilson or email [email protected]

For questions or additional information regarding ticket sales, please contact Superintendent Joseph Johnson or email [email protected]

“The Inaugural Gala” Event Co-Chairs

Administrative Assistant Frederick O. Patterson

Administrative Assistant Michael Johnson

Supervisor of Women, Mother Youlander Ford

We look forward to seeing you there! Attire is formal.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Waco Convention Center, 100 Washington Avenue, Waco, United States