There has been a surge of youth involvement in various ways to articulate a contemporary relationship with the gospel. Two movements happening simultaneously are Sevin’s HOG MOB ministry 100 Hoodz movement and The Whosoever Movement, founded by Ryan Reis and Sonny Sandoval. Taking their evangelistic style to the street and youth, HOG MOB ministry used Christian Hip Hop to articulate their movement, while the Whosoever Movement involves current youth cultural signifiers (ie, alternative rock music and skateboard culture), providing a counterculture approach to sharing the gospel. The overlap with these two movements is a testimony unto itself. Though these two movements do not point to any one Christian historic movement as a foundation, they each follow the Great Commission of building disciples.
“The Great Commission refers to the assignment Jesus gave His disciples shortly before returning to heaven following His resurrection. The commission is found in Matthew 28:18-20.
‘Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, ‘All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age'” (Bibleinfo).
The Evolution Of A Movement
Evangelism movements have a history in America. The Jesus Movement (1960s-1970s) is the most recent evangelical movement in U.S. history that also extended to Europe. Coming out of the social unrest and youth searching for a means to articulate their generation, many succumbed to the hippie style, anti-establishment activism, or the growing acceptance of experimental drugs. “They sought to ‘turn on, tune in, and drop out,’ a phrase often attributed to Timothy Leary in 1966” (Lori Stanley Roeleveld, How Did the Jesus Movement Change American Christianity?, Christianity.com, April 2023).
The disturbance to social norms brought an unsatisfactory search for personal security, identity articulation, and social meaning. It was out of this void that the Jesus Movement was born.
“Some youths realized they hadn’t found a better way of life, just a different one, and looked for answers in Jesus. Some noted how “hippie-like” Jesus looked in popular images with his long hair. They hoped focusing on Him and the Bible would free them from both their struggles and their parents’ legalistic trappings. As Billy Graham, Bill Bright, and others held stadium-size events preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ, young people began to respond” (Lori Stanley Roeleveld, How Did the Jesus Movement Change American Christianity?, Christianity.com, April 2023).
This change in attitude and focus founded the identity of “Jesus Freaks” and “Jesus People,” which began to capture attention between 1968-1971 (Lori Stanley Roeleveld, How Did the Jesus Movement Change American Christianity?, Christianity.com, April 2023). New church centers, alternative areas for worship, the development of Christian rock and folk music, the Jesus Walk (Arthur Blessitt, 1968), and community-centered means to share the gospel all emerged during this compressed period, primarily centered in California. The expressions of the prevalent social culture were merged with discipline, evangelism, personal testimony, and scripture-centered narratives—the same points that are the core elements of Christian Hip Hop.
Roeleveld points to the evolution of the recent movements as they can be tied back to this generational progression.
“The movement kept the Bible central and emphasized inclusive ministry, getting outside the church’s walls, stripping extra cultural trappings off the gospel, simple living, and valuing every individual. Those values continue to be hallmarks of contemporary faith” (Lori Stanley Roeleveld, How Did the Jesus Movement Change American Christianity?, Christianity.com, April 2023).
Contemporary Movements for the People: HOG MOB Ministry 100 and The Whosoevers
HOG MOB Ministry
Founded by Sevin Duce, 2001 in Sacramento, CA, HOG MOB is the acronym for “HOOKED ON GOD – MINISTRY OVA BIZNESS.” The ministry has since grown to include 40 chapters across the country, with its focus on urban discipleship and outreach. Steaming from the devastating upbringing, violent gang involvement, years of struggling to honestly know God, incarceration, and eventually coming “face-to-face with Christ,” Sevin’s HOG MOB went from a small group of Christian Hip Hop artists and ex-gangbangers to a notable, active, and thriving ministry (Michael Ashcraft, God Reports, January 2019).
On the homepage, HOG MOB promotes the foundational scripture of the organization.
FOUNDATIONAL SCRIPTURE: 1 PETER
5:6-11 “(6) Humble yourselves under Gods mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. (7) Cast all your cares on him because he cares for you. (8) Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. (9) Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings. (10) And the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself make you strong, firm, and steadfast. (11) To Him be the power forever and ever. Amen.”
Advancing this point, HOG MOB notes how they work within the community and their overall mission and commitment to remaining scripture-founded, grounded, and secure.
“HOG MOB is a communal fellowship family governed by God’s Word under the supreme authority and Lordship of Jesus Christ. We believe God is Holy and man is wicked at heart due to his sin nature. We also believe that the only hope man has to be reconciled to God, as well as overcome his sin-nature is found in a relationship with Jesus. Our highest priority is delivering this message to a lost and dying world by engaging our cultures and communities with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We believe this must be done not just with mere words, but through a life lived in dedication to Christ by the power of His Spirit” (HOG MOB, 2025).
The breadth of HOG MOB is noted in the areas where they focus their attention. This non-profit ministry uses Christian Hip Hop as a vehicle for evangelism in sharing the gospel through multiple socio-economically challenged communities, dynamic community support efforts, gang-influenced communities, and incarceration. HOG MOB notes their clear involvement as,
“HOG MOB is directly involved in a great many mission fields and projects including but not limited to: Biblical education and accountability, anti-human-trafficking campaigns, social justice demonstrations, disaster relief efforts, hospital and convalescent home ministry, street evangelism, gang education and prevention, prison ministry, provision for the homeless and afflicted, mentoring abandoned or at risk youth, singles and marriage counseling, as well as providing assistance (financial, spiritual, and practical) to widows and single parents.
HOG MOB is also dedicated to providing organizational covering and guidance to other like-minded individuals or organizations desiring to impact their communities for the Kingdom of God (HOG MOB, 2025).
A profound statement and testimony to this organization. HOG MOB notes its objective in sharing the gospel and evangelism trajectory.
An example of the work by HOG MOB is a Christmas giveaway in Sevin’s home area.
Sevin shares the origins of HOG MOB on the official YouTube channel. Posted January 2019, “What Inspired HOG MOB” is a riveting, open, and honest view of Sevin and the foundations of HOG MOB.
The music HOG MOB promotes is equally as unapologetic as Sevin is with his ministry. Ashcroft writes,
“His music belongs to the genre of hip hop known as gangsta rap, meaning that it is graphic and unapologetic with its brazen usage of street words and street scenes. His presentation of the gospel is equally unapologetic. He doesn’t cultivate the clean-cut and tie image at all” (Michael Ashcraft, God Reports, January 2019).
Sticking true to his core roots, Sevin uses contemporary Hip Hop language in his raps as a means to communicate to his community. He positions himself first as a missionary, then as a Christian Hip Hop artist. The denial of the “clean cut” look, custom-made rap music, and false evangelic Christian rap, Sevin is firm in his commitment to his community, ministry, and leading others to Christ through discipleship.
“The streets need this thing. Give it back to them. My whole thing is if we not gonna be in the hood, I don’t even want a be a part of it. I’m a missionary not a rapper. I’m a missionary that raps sometimes” (qtd in God Reports, January 2019).
The 100 Hoodz Prayer Walk is an annual prayer walk that aims to cover at least 100 prayer walks in different communities worldwide on a single day. In 2025, it started on September 6, 2025, Sevin and HOG MOB Ministry, “taking it to the street.”
Extending this metaphor, HOG MOB is currently on a national tour. As of June 2025, HOG MOB is reaching Texas with free events in parks and neighborhoods.
A video of the 100 HOODZ movement showcases the activity of the ministry and community involvement.
The video starts with the reading from Matthew 28:18-20 on making disciples. The frames the remainder of the track and the 100 Hoodz movement itself. Such a forward point by HOG MOB ministry keeps their work centered on this principle.
The video is an example of living the Great Commission. The strength and power of the street preaching, discipleship, and testimony come through in the short 5-minute video. Produced with actual video selections of the 100 Hoodz community involvement, the video is a clear example of what a movement can be when following scripture discipline.
Aligning the 100 Hoodz movement with Christina Hip Hop, the core elements are clear and present. Personal testimony is seen in the video and expressed in the lyrics. Discipleship is recognized in the collected individuals working on each prayer walk, behind the scenes with the 100 Hoodz movement, and through HOG MOB itself. Evangelism is one of the central themes of the 100 Hoodz movement and is aptly visible in the video selections. Scripture-founded lyrics are comfortably noted in the work by this small cipher. Articulating each of the core elements of Christian Hip Hop, both in movement and in the accompanying title track, is a testimony itself. Sevin’s HOG MOB ministry makes waves and a strong, visible point through the 100 Hoodz movement.
The Whosoevers Movement
On the homepage of the Whosoevers they state,
OUR MISSION IS THE GREAT COMMISSION
The Whosoevers’ mission is to deliver the message of the Gospel to a generation searching for meaning, empowering them to realize their true purpose in life.
A movement leading the way to reflect Christ in culture.
Founded in 2009 by Sonny Sandoval (lead singer of P.O.D.) and Ryan Ries, the Whosoever is a non-profit movement which claims its name, mission, and foundation on the time-honored scripture John 3:16,
“The organization’s name, “The Whosoevers,” is derived from the Bible verse John 3:16, which says, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” The Whosoevers use this verse as a reminder that their message is inclusive and open to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds or beliefs” (The Whosoevers, 2015).
The focus of the Whosoever movement is on youth. Gathering the energy of youth culture, narrated through evangelistic teaching and preaching, the Whosoever movement sets itself apart from other youth-focused movements.
“The Whosoevers are evangelists who promote their message through various means, including music, speaking engagements, and community outreach. They focus on addressing issues such as addiction, depression, self-harm, mental health, and other struggles that many young people face. The organization seeks to provide hope and encouragement to individuals who may be dealing with these challenges” (The Whosoevers, 2015).
Given all the abundant scripture references to the phrase, “whosoever,” the movement encapsulates these core principle teachings.
The Whosoever movement is currently on their “Kill The Noise” tour, reaching out to wherever youth are to be found, public schools, skateparks, community centers, and youth detention facilities. Co-founder Sonny Sandoval states,
“As Whosoevers we will never stop believing in our young generation. It is this hope and love for them that will continue to inspire us to keep reaching them with compassion and truth” (Sonny Sandoval, Whosoevers, 2015).
Co-founder Ryan Ries is a speaker and organizer with a skateboard and music business background. His work to support the Whosoever movement does not abandon this history; rather, he embraces this as a dynamic space to speak to the currency of the times with the urgency of scripture.
A video on the Whosoever Facebook page by Ryan Ries gives his testimony and how he came to be one of the co-founders of the movement.
Starting as a conversation between Sonny Sandoval and Ryan Ries on a trip to Israel shortly after Ryan had overdosed, the concept has fueled a worldwide movement that continued despite heavy pushback. The honesty in serving youth through multiple social platforms makes this movement an important vehicle and voice for the youth, which also speaks with the youth.
Two Different Movements With One Common Cause
HOG MOB’s 100 HOODZ movement and the Whosoevers movement come across as atypical for evangelism. The importance of their work for their focused community speaks to the importance of contemporary evangelism meeting the community where they are, rather than moving the community to the evangelic center. Each movement has its own brash, unapologetic voice that communicates to the core constituents they are serving. What is not to be overlooked is the value that each movement promotes to its community. Following the core elements of Christian Hip Hop, both the 100 HOODZ movement and the Whosoevers movement are aligned with these elements: discipleship, evangelism, personal testimony, and scripture-founded language/text.
Global meets local, street preaching meets skateparks. The 100 HOODZ movement and the Whosoevers movement articulate the currency of the 21st-century evangelic movement without sacrificing scriptural doctrine.
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