Pastor shawn sutton

Shawn K. Sutton also known as Minister SKS is an awarding winning Hip- Hop Gospel Rap Artist and motivational speaker. Growing up without a Father (His Father passed when he was 3 years old) Shawn was introduced to gangs in the City of Chicago at a very young age. After joining a gang Shawn would be introduced to a fast life of drugs and gang violence.  Fast forward to age 17, Shawn was facing 25 years to life.  It was at this moment he realized that there had to be a better way. But he was stuck in the lifestyle he had grown to love. By the Grace of God Shawn would get off with a “slap on the wrist” and probation. This

experience left Shawn searching for a better way. However, he was seeking deliverance from a lifestyle in his own strength. As a result, he would begin to take prescription drugs with an attempt to overdose and end his life. After this suicide attempt was unsuccessful Shawn would attempt to once again try suicide by driving his car off an embankment. It was during this attempt that Shawn had an encounter   with the “Most High God, Jesus Christ!”  Who would share with Shawn that the plan He has for his life was far greater than the one he was experiencing! It was this Supernatural experience would turn Shawn’s pain into poetry. His poetry writings would soon lead to hip-hop rap. However, his trouble did not end there. A few years later, he would be entered back into the prison system where he would spend multiple years. It was during this time frame he would meet a prison minister that would encourage him to try God for 30 days! The minister would share with Shawn “stop looking to change yourself and allow God to change you”. Armed with this advice Shawn found a new love for God and his award-winning song “I Won’t Turn Back” was written.

Since that time Shawn travels the country speaking to schools and church congregations about the dangers of gang violence, drugs and learning to live beyond the boundaries of despair and hopelessness. He shares with others the same grace he was given at the lowest point of his life.

 He has had the pleasure of being an opener for award winning artist such as, Mary Mary, Yolanda Adams, Fred Hammond.  Pleasure being a part of six flags Gospel Day. Performed at every major circular club, and seasoned saints.  Showtime Gospel Music Awards Best Male Solo Artist, nominated 2022 Best Gospel Rap Artist, nominated 2021 Gospel Choice Awards Best Rap Artist, Nominated Texas Gospel Excellence Awards Best Gospel Rap Artist 2022, Blockbuster Music Awards winner Gospel Rap Artist. Not only the music God has blessed with but now SKS has been elevated by God to become Pastor Shawn Sutton of New Generation Church in Christ streaming Live on Roku TV on Dupont Media Network.

The Mission is to spread the Gospel through Hip Hop in an effort to reach non-church goers and bridge the Gap between the church and the young generation.