About iPRAISEM Mission Statement “Taking the church to the city through music and bringing the city back to the church through Christ. Evangelizing by applying the word of God to a daily lifestyle and maximizing the knowledge and wisdom given by God to minister to the lost through word and deed.” _Matthew 28: 18 thru 20_ Bibliography Gospel Rap artist, songwriter, minister, and evangelist, Shawn Collins, also known as iPRAISEM, is one of Gods many blessed children utilizing his gifts for the glorification of God and the building of His kingdom. Originally from New York, iPRAISEM spent his early days as a ‘gangsta’ rap artist until he was led to San Diego where he gave his life to Christ becoming a born again Christian. iPRAISEM is now a faithful member at Nu-Way International Christian Ministries and serves as the Youth Minister under the Sheppard of the Church, Pastor Steve O. Cooper. iPRAISEM has taken Gospel rap and used it as a tool to evangelize which has presented many opportunities to minister at churches throughout San Diego as well as other cities and states. iPRAISEM is also the founder of “Church Corner Ministry”. This is an evangelistic ministry that brings many men and women of God to together on the street corners of Downtown San Diego to minister to club goers after exiting various establishments. iPRAISEM is very passionate about kingdom business and when asked during an interview to give a brief description of himself, iPRAISEM’s response was, “I am a man of God who lives for Christ, stand on His word and loves my fellow brothers and sisters through the love of God. I am also a Gospel rapper that glorifies God in song." iPRAISEM desires to bring men and women to Christ, through testimony, evangelizium, and music. However, iPRAISEM believes that one of the most effective ways to reconcile man back to God, is by being a reflection of Christ and bearing His fruits.