In the Fall Quarter of 1988, several talented freshmen organized a Freshman Choir at Cunningham Hall of Oakwood College. Among the organizers were Johnny Ramsey, Gerald Morgan, Brian Clifton, Michael Darville, Patrick and Paul Graham, Bobby Anderson, Robert Bell, and Owen Simons. Owen Simons was the first director. At the end of the school year, the freshman choir changed its name to “Rejoice”. After much discussion, the name “Dynamic Praise” was decided upon during the fall of 1989. Under the unyielding determination of Owen Simons, Dynamic Praise was polished and formed into a sharp sword in the service of God. In the Spring Semester of 1996, Owen Simons handed the choir leadership over to Andrew Young, affectionately known as “Benji” who has taken the choir to new heights through the guidance of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Lord has smiled on the ministry. The choir has traveled across the country and into the international waters. Dynamic Praise has shared the stage with such artist as Richard Smallwood, Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, Donnie McClurkin, CeCe Winans, Dottie Peoples, Byron Cage, Lamar Campbell, and many more. The choir also has alumnus roster consisting of such artist as Take 6, Virtue, Sean Simmonds, Duane Starling, Carmen Hope, Lee Cort, and Grandpa Cletus. Today, Dynamic Praise Gospel Choir is focused and convinced of the saving power of Jesus Christ through gospel music