THE MINISTRY JOURNAL
1995–2006 | The Mission in Motion
An original ministry record from Mouthpiece Warren Jason Colbert
Before today's digital platforms, these moments were recorded in a personal ministry journal. This archive documents concerts, festivals, youth conferences, church gatherings, community outreach, detention-center ministry, and journeys that shaped the calling behind Mouthpiece Since ’95.
The entries below preserve the original observations, names, attendance estimates, and spiritual reflections wherever possible. The wording has been lightly formatted for reading; accounts of attendance and ministry responses reflect what was recorded at the time, not independently verified totals.
Part I — Documented Events
The original journal recorded many of these events in reverse chronological order. They are presented here from the earliest documented year forward.
1999
3/25/99 - House of Praise International Church Lorain, Ohio
Big Waters Concert/ Youth Night Over 600 in attendance Approx. 20 people got saved/ came for prayer.
4/9/99 - Cornerstone Hip-hop Concert Cleveland, Ohio
Divine Soldiers, Fearless Poets, Red Stripe, X-Cel About 75 in attendance Approx. 1 or 2 got saved or/and came for prayer.
12/28/99 - Y2K Event Christian Fellowship Cleveland, Ohio
Triple 7, Sunned out, Pete Figueroa About 120 in attendance Not sure how many people got saved
12/31/99 - House of Praise International Church Lorain, Ohio
New Year's Eve Service About 500 in attendance Not sure how many people got saved
2000
1/14/00 - Iglesia Cristiana Internacional Cleveland, Ohio
Sunned Out, Lumanaties, JT, Brother Lew About 50-75 people in attendance Not sure how many got saved
1/15/00 - Columbus Restoration Center Columbus, Ohio
B-boy Intermission w/ Urban D, Hazakim, John Reuben About 50-75 people in attendance A few people got saved / prayer
3/17/00 - Iglesia Cristiana Internacional Cleveland, Ohio
Son’d Out About 50-75 people in attendance Not sure how many people got saved
4/14/00 - Columbus Restoration Center Columbus, Ohio
K2S, Priest Hood, Spoken About 30-50 people in attendance No one got saved
6/3/00 - King's Kids Youth Explosion (Outreach) Cleveland, Ohio
Top Notch. Local artists. About 200 in attendance Not sure how many people got saved
6/9/00 - House of Praise International Church Lorain, Ohio
World Mission Outreach Concert w/ Triple 7, Brother Lew About 100 in attendance About 4 or 5 people got saved
6/10/00 - Lorain County Mission Elyria, Ohio
World Mission Outreach w/ Triple 7, Brother Lew About 20 - 30 people in attendance No one got saved
6/17/00 - CFO Center Cleveland, Ohio
My Generation Tour w/ Hazakim, Bust One Crew, FP About 20 - 30 people in attendance No one got saved
7/3/00 - Youth Summer Camp Somewhere in Ohio
Mouthpiece & Seine About 20 - 30 youth in attendance No one got saved
7/9/00 - Columbus Restoration Center Columbus, Ohio
Youth Night w/ Mouthpiece About 20 kids in attendance No one got saved
7/15/00 - Buckeye Festival Cleveland, Ohio
Secular Artists/ Christian Artists About 300 people in attendance Secular Event, no altar call given
7/29/00 - Glennville Festival Cleveland, Ohio
Secular Artists/ Christian Artists Over a thousand people in attendance Secular Event, no altar call given.
8/19/00 - Y2K Event Christian Fellowship Cleveland, Ohio
Son’d Out, Red Stripe, Triple 7, Armageddon's Finest About 30- 50 people in attendance Not sure how many people got saved
8/26/00 - Columbus Restoration Center Columbus, Ohio
Restoration Youth Conference w/ Mello D Turned into an awesome "Remnant" believer's meeting.
9/3/00 - Joyful Noise 2000 Christian Festival Berea Fairgrounds Berea, Ohio
Performed on stage 3 with Brother Lew & Triple 7 About 30 - 40 people in attendance No altar call given
9/9/00 - Temple Emanuel Outreach at Oakwood Park Lorain, Ohio
Performed with Lumantti and Triple 7 Empire About 50 people in attendance No responses to the altar call while we were there.
9/22-24/00 - House of Praise International Church
Joseph Jennings Guest Speaker Performed Friday night, Sunday morning, and Sunday night. Friday night attendance - about 600 54 people gave their life to the Lord
9/29-10/1/00 - Adoni Christian Center Queens, New York
Breakthrough Prophetic Generation Youth Conference Attended Friday service, performed Saturday afternoon Friday attendance - about 400, Saturday about 150 Friday a lot of kids went to the altar, Saturday two kids got saved.
11/11/00 - Church of God in Sheffield Lake, Ohio
Youth Revival with Youth Pastor Mark H. and BTV Performed two songs About 350 people attended the event Many people came to the altar during worship
11/9-12/00 - Flavor Fest Crossover Tampa, FLA
Four days of concerts, outreach, and seminars Performed at Crossover/ Riverview Terrace Housing Projects About 200 people at Crossover/ 75 people in the projects Some people got saved, a lot of seeds planted.
12/6/00 - Agape Christian Center in Cleveland, Ohio
Wednesday night service. Performed one song, spoke to the youth. About 70 people in attendance. Gave my testimony, Q + A session.
12/20/00 - New Life Assembly of God in Wellington, Ohio
Wednesday night youth service Performed one song, spoke to the youth There were 91 people in attendance Mad kids came for up prayer and salvation
12/22/00 - Agape Christian Center in Cleveland, Ohio
Christmas Dinner and Toys for the Community Performed two songs, encouraged the people There were over two hundred people in attendance About 30 - 40 Kids and Adults got saved
12/27-28/00 - Master's Commission Winter Fest 2000
Hamilton Christian Center Cincinnati, Ohio Performed one song with BTV and three songs solo There were about 400 people in attendance All the youth went up for prayer
2001
1/6/01 - Columbus Restoration Center
Cipher Circle with Melo D, Hazakim and Enoch formerly of the Cross Movement Performed two songs. About 30 people in attendance Many artists came up for prayer
3/30/01 - Defining Moments Evangelism Youth Conference
Church on the North Coast Brother Eric Clemmons Performed three songs. About 40 people in attendance. Not sure how many people came up for prayer.
4/12-13/01- Urgent Concert Series in Camden, NJ + Philly, PA
Ministered with Hazakim, Wreckshop, King Cyz Performed two songs each night. 300-400 attended each nite Not sure how many people got saved.
4/20/01-W/ Son'D Out Christian Fellowship Center Cleveland, OH
Ministered as a member of Son'D Out for the first time. Performed two MP songs. About 150 people in attendance. People came up for prayer.
4/21/01- Blood Exchange at the Salvation Army in Indianapolis, Indiana
Ministered with KJ52 along with about 15 other groups. Performed one song. About 200 - 300 people attended. Mad kids got saved (about 30).
5/19/01- Cuyahoga Falls Detention Center (Son'D Out)
Armor On accompanied us. Performed 5 songs. About 100 kids in attendance. About 20 asked for prayer/got saved. Many were saved already.
5/25/01 - CRC Radio U Benefit Concert Columbus, Ohio (Son'D Out)
Ministered with Mars ILL and Bust One Crew Performed 6 songs. About 100 people in attendance. Not sure how many people got saved.
6/29/01 - Armor On Benefit Concert, Christian Fellowship Cleveland, OH
Performed with Redeemed Child, A F, Son'd Out 4 songs (MP)/5 songs with Son'd Out, 100 people attended Not sure how many people got saved.
7/7/01 - Gospel Fest, Dove Park, Cleveland, Ohio (Son'D Out)
We ministered with Roar. Performed 5 songs. 150-200 people came to the park. It was confirmed, one young person gave their life to Christ.
7/21/01- Puerto Rican Festival, Cleveland, Ohio (Son'D Out)
There were many groups performing that day. Performed 5 songs. About 300-400 people in attendance
2005
6/17/05 - H.O.P.I.C. Destiny Stage Youth Conference Lorain, Ohio
There were about 200 people in attendance. Performed 2 songs. Awesome Conference.
7/30/05 – Blessings Music Fest Lorain, Ohio
About 200 people in attendance. Performed 1 song.
8/27/05 – Back to School Community Outreach
About 400 – 500 kids. Performed 1 song.
9/17/05 – United We Stand Divided We Fall Youth Unity Day Lorain, Ohio
Community block party. About 40 people. Performed 1 song.
10/15/05 – Agape Conference 2005 Elyria, Ohio
We held a class on Christian Hip-hop and helped the kids write and perform their songs.
10/28-30/05 - Holy Hip-hop Explosion H.OP.I.C. Lorain, Ohio
Over 40 groups. About 300 people in attendance each nite. Street Ministry was awesome. Good Weekend.
11/05 – Calvary Chapel Cleveland, Ohio
About 40 people. Performed 1 song.
12/31/05 - New Years Eve Party/ Live Recording H.O.P.I.C. Lorain, Ohio
Performed 1 song.
2006
3/18/06 – A Taste of Chicago Chicago, Illinois
Great Weekend. Good time of fellowship and networking.
5/5/06 – Soldiers of a Movement New Springs of Life Sandusky, Ohio
Ministered with Double G and Jeanette Ferguson. I had an awesome time.
5/27/06 – Jeanette Ferguson Album Release Party Sandusky, Ohio
I’m proud of Jeanette. Her album is good. The sista can sang.
5/29/06 - Blaze the Stage H.O.P.I.C. Lorain, Ohio
Shared part of my testimony with the youth and made the altar call. Good prayer time. A few kids got saved.
6/03/06 – Community Outreach on the Block Sandusky, Ohio
Awesome time. Performed two songs.
6/25/06 - Blaze the Stage Microphone Madness H.O.P.I.C. Lorain, Ohio
Ministered with God’s Child, Word Life, Double G, Montanez, and Double Crossed. Performed two songs. About two hundred people in attendance. A few kids got saved.
7/07/06 – First Friday Greater Victory Church Lorain, Ohio
I shared with the youth and performed three songs.
7/08/06 – Young World Ministries Hoop It Up in the Community Event
Performed two songs. Ministered with Word Life.
7/28-30/06 - Blessings Music Fest Black River Landing Lorain, Ohio
Awesome event. Co-hosted the event and ministered with my songs.
7/30/06 – Blaze the Stage/ House of Praise Lorain, Ohio
Ministered with Lil Pito, Carriers of the Cross, and Double Crossed.
Part II — Early Events & Research Notes
The following events were included in the original journal as performances or appearances whose exact dates or other details were still being researched. “DU” means date unknown in the source. Some entries include an approximate year.
Original journal abbreviations: RF = Radical Fanatics BWP = Big Waters Productions M = Mouthpiece FP = Fearless Poets
HOP = House of Praise DU = Date Unknown
July 8, 1995 - Sacred Heart Festival Lorain, Ohio. First Christian Concert I've ever done w/ RF
DU - House of Praise Outreach on Pearl in the summer of 1996.
DU - Lorain County Detention Center in 1997 w/ RF
DU - Cleveland Detention Center in 1997 w/ RF (about 80 kids gave their life to Jesus)
DU - New Spirit Revival Center in 1997 Cleveland, Ohio w/ RF, Virtue, K2S, Dynamic Twins
DU - Cathedral of Praise in 1997 Lorain, Ohio "Stop The Violence Drama Stage Play"
DU - Sandusky High School in 1997 w/ RF
DU - Southview High School in 1997 Lorain, Ohio House of Praise w/ RF and E-Roc
DU - Lorain High School in 1997 After School w/ RF
DU - Tru Unda Ground Tour in 1997 Monticello jr. high in Cleveland, Ohio w/ RF, FP, X-Cel. Lakewood, Ohio in 1997 at Pastor Mike's Church
DU - Justice Fellowship in 1997 w/ Pastor Pruitt, RF, and Lord Byron
DU - Edgewater Park Outreach w/ RF and Christian Fellowship in Cleveland, Ohio 1997
DU - Church on the North Coast Fresh Fire Youth Group w/ RF and E-Roc in 1997
DU - Concert in Detroit, Michigan w/ RF and Priesthood in 1997
DU - House of Praise Stop The Violence Drama Stage Play in Lorain, Ohio 1997
DU - Sandusky New Years Eve Service at the CNC Annex in 1997 w/ RF
DU - Admiral King High School in 1998 Bible Clubs with Youth Pastor Mark H. from the HOP
DU - Outreach w/ Youth Pastor Mark H. in Parma, Ohio in 1998
DU - House of Praise Summer Outreach in Campito in Lorain, Ohio 1998
DU - Outreach w/ Youth Pastor Mark H. at Oakwood Park in Lorain, Ohio 1998
DU - Summer of 1998 Concert at Crossroads Church in Oberlin, Ohio
DU - Victoria's Christian Club in 1998 in Cleveland, Ohio w/ M, FP, Red Stripe, X-Cel
DU - House of Praise Youth Concert in the fall of 1999 w/ M, BWP, Infinite, and Sunned Out
DU - House of Praise Church "Drop the Guns, Try the Son ministry" w/ Cleveland Browns in1999
DU - Millenium Talent Show in Cleveland, Ohio 1999 w/ BWP (won first prize)
DU - Hudson Detention Center Christmas Concert in Cleveland, Ohio 1999 W/ BWP (approx. 30 kids got saved)
DU - Church on the North Coast Fresh Fire Youth Group in 2000 w/ BWP
DU- Cleveland 2005 Midwest Holy-hip-hop Conference
DU – Detroit 2005 Midwest Holy-hip-hop Conference
DU- Milwaukee 2005 Midwest Holy-hip-hop Conference – Awesome Weekend.
Part III — Ministry Travels & Reflections
These entries capture more than destinations: they document the experiences, relationships, and spiritual lessons that shaped the ministry.
August 13-14, 2005, Rap Fest 2005 Bronx, New York. - I had an awesome time; Bj and I made the trip.
August 14-15, 2004, Rap Fest 2003 Bronx, New York - Stayed with Bj’s Aunt. Refreshing.
Holy Culture Release Party 2003 Philadelphia, PA Definitely one of the best concerts I’ve ever been to.
November 6 -9, 2003 Flavor Fest 2003 I gave away a lot of CDs. Outreach was good. Concerts
November 9-12, 2000, Flavor Fest 2000 Crossover Tampa, FLA This trip gave me the understanding and skills I needed to succeed in the ministry and the music business. The music business classes were awesome. The outreach was beautiful. The whole event was well put together. I pray that we establish something here in our area soon that will draw youth through Hip-hop like Crossover.
August 11-13, 2000, Rap Fest 2000 in the Bronx, NY - I got to perform, it was an awesome trip. Went with Brother Lew, Hazakim, Samuel, Michael, Abraham, Sammy's nephew, and BJ. My sword was sharpened. I’m bursting inside to preach this gospel through hip-hop to win souls. Lord Jesus, make it happen.
February 2000 Seventh Street Sound Off at Crossover in Tampa, FL- Became good friends with Samuel and Hazakim. Never will forget this trip! Refreshed me to the point of making me exam all my motives and good intentions to see why I’m in this rap game for God.
November 1999 Cross Movement - Ambassador's Release Party in Philadelphia. I went with BWP. Learned a lot, the concert was lovely. Philly is the bomb; I had the famous cheese steak.
August 1999 Rap Fest in Bronx, NY- Brother Lew & Mouthpiece. Fell in Love with NY. Got a chance to experience life in the big city and I visited Times Square Church with Lou. I needed this.
June 1999 Cru-vention/Crossover Trip in Orlando and Tampa, FL Performed at the BET Sound Stage.
First time at Crossover (Urban Disciple's Church in Tampa) BWP & FP went together. So Fat
This trip gave me a hunger and the knowledge to reach out to the youth with hip-hop praise & worship and to someday do something like what the Crossover youth group has done.
June 1998 Cru-vention Trip to Orlando, FL- Mouthpiece Performed at the artist's showcase.
Mouthpiece & Wilfredo went together. Awesome Experience (met some brothers from London)
This trip changed my ministry by enlarging my vision and it also gave me motivation to keep pressing on.
Part IV — Final Words
From the original Ministry Journal
I understand now why I’m still here repping for God. The things I have gone through have brought me to a place where I lay broken at the feet of Jesus saying, “Lord let your will be done not mine.” My prayer is that in the months and years to come, God’s glory be manifested in my ministry in such an awesome way that even the atheists and skeptics take notice along with the millions of traditional and new generation saints in the body of Christ. Above all, I hope that now God open the floodgates of Heaven to pour out a blessing on the remnant group of Christian MCs like me who are really paying the price for this. God Bless in the magnificent name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Yours truly, Mouthpiece Warren Jason Colbert
Archival note: This is a historical record. Event details, names, spelling, and dates may be clarified as original flyers, photographs, recordings, and other documentation are recovered. The original journal should be retained separately without alteration.