Canton Jones and Mase to appear at the “Strick City Concert" at Faith Chapel's Word Dome

March 18, 2010 - PRLog -- National Gospel Recording Artist, Canton Jones, and Dr. Mason Betha to appear at the “Strick City Concert” at Faith Chapel’s Word Dome this Saturday

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA – On Saturday, March 20th at 6:00 p.m., DJ Strick of 95.7 Gospel Jamz will host the “Strick City Concert” at Faith Chapel’s Word Dome located at 100 Lexington Street in Birmingham. This free concert event, which is sure to draw youth from Birmingham and all surrounding cities, features national gospel recording artist, Canton Jones, along with other local artists. Also, Dr. Mason Betha, formally known as Ma$e, will deliver an inspirational word to those in attendance.

Canton Jones is a singer, songwriter, producer, vocal arranger and entrepreneur. A Deerfield Beach, Florida native, Jones has ministered to and performed in front of millions of people during his career as a music artist. Since beginning his career and ministry, Jones has added five albums to his portfolio: 20 Years, 3 Months, 12 Days, Love Jones, The Password: Access Granted, Kingdom Business, and Kingdom Business Pt.2.

Dr. Mason Betha is the pastor and founder of El Elyon International Church and Mason Betha Ministries in Atlanta, Georgia. As a platinum recording artist in the late 1990's, Dr. Betha, referred to often as Ma$e, traveled the world and touched the lives of millions of fans. Today, he is still a world traveler, but he now brings messages of living successfully while pursuing your purpose.

Local artists slated to perform include The Battle Cats, Like Paul (LP), and Big Prophet.  According to DJ Strick, “the hope is that by showcasing young men in ministry, others will be inspired.”

Doors open at 5:00 p.m. For more information, visit the Faith Chapel Christian Center website at www.faithchapel.net.

About Dr. Mason Betha
Born in Jacksonville, FL and raised in Harlem, NY, Mason rose from humble beginnings. Growing up in impoverished conditions of the projects, Mason knew he wanted a better life. He vowed that if he made it out, he would never return. He had a passion for basketball and excelled academically, both a ticket out of his destitute life. But he, like many others from similar urban beginnings who wanted “out”, began to explore the idea of becoming a hip-hop artist. Although he earned a scholarship to the State University of New York, that opportunity took a back seat to his music aspirations.
In 1999, with his 2nd album released, his life took an abrupt turn. He remembered the prophecy over his life at the age of 12 that he would be used in a mighty and compelling way to change the world. Searching for truth and yielding to a higher calling, he stunned the music industry with news of his retirement to “pursue his faith”.
Early in his retirement, Mason realized he was called to motivate people to recognize their fullest potential and true purpose, which would in turn lead them to total life prosperity. In 2001, S.A.N.E. (Saving A Nation Endangered) Church International was birthed, now El Elyon International Church. He additionally received two Honorary Doctorate degrees, including an Honorary doctorate of Theology, that he received in 2002, from St. Paul's Bible Institute in New York, NY.
Presently, Mason Betha can be seen daily on his television broadcast, “Born to Succeed” all over the nation, and devotes time to his world outreach. Balancing his calling, he spends a great deal of time with his beautiful wife Twyla and their two sons. On December 31, 2008, Mason will also expand his ministry to the West Coast by planting a new location of El Elyon International in Phoenix, Arizona. With millions of lives being impacted since his transformation from just a mere music artist to a dynamic world leader, it is clear that Mason Betha was changed to change the world.
About Canton Jones
Part singer, songwriter, producer, vocal arranger and entrepreneur, Canton Jones, a Deerfield Beach, Florida native, has ministered to and performed in front of millions of people during his career as a music artist. Since beginning his career and ministry as a Gospel Music Artist Canton Jones has four albums in his portfolio; 20 Years, 3 Months, 12 Days, Love Jones, The Password: Access Granted Kingdom Business and Kingdom Business Pt.2.
Canton Jones has sold hundreds of thousands of albums and has several songs in regular rotation in the U.S. and abroad, including the steppers groove “Love Song,” the cleverly penned “Stay Saved” and the uncompromising street anthem “The Password.” On any given day he can be found sharing the stage with hip hop heavyweights like T.I., David Banner and Ludacris to name a few; established creative geniuses like John Legend, Kirk Franklin and Patti LaBelle; and Gospel powerhouses like Smokie Norful, Dr. Bobby Jones and Kiki Clark-Sheard. Canton’s unlimited repertoire, massive crowd appeal, and global fan base have set him on a course destined to shake the very core of hip hop, urban gospel, and R&B.
With a Grammy nod, a Stellar Award nomination, and three Gospel Choice Awards to his credit, Canton still maintains the unshakable confidence of someone who knows the tide is turning his way. More than an artist, CJ represents a philosophy, a movement, and a generation relentlessly advancing a positive new sound in the industry. He understands that it is not just about the music, but about a lifestyle that offers peace and prosperity for anyone bold enough to pursue their purpose.
Besides his music career Canton Jones is all about his business. – strengthening his influence in the mainstream marketplace while also creating viable opportunities abroad. As an artist, Jones has embarked on an ambitious plan to bring his unique style of hip hop, R&B and urban gospel to the forefront of the industry. As an entrepreneur and alumni of Morehouse College, Jones is a consummate businessman, building an empire that will likely change the music business for years to come. Kingdom Business symbolizes his global business philosophy. CAJO International (a company CJ started with his wife Ramona nearly five years ago) – is quietly positioning itself in music, television, video, and global commerce, and raising a powerful new standard for young entrepreneurs around the world. Canton Jones is truly a man who is about his Father’s business.
About Faith Chapel Christian Center (www.faithchapel.net) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faith_Chapel_Christian_Center)

Faith Chapel started in April, 1981 in Dr. Michael D. Moore's home in the Wylam community of Birmingham, Alabama.  The church began with four people: Dr. Moore, his wife Kennetha, his mother, and a friend. In six months, the church grew then moved in June, 1981 to Stallworth Funeral Home. Within a year, the church re-located to the YWCA in downtown Birmingham.  Today the congregation has reached over 7,000 members and is housed in the world’s largest monolithic dome. The Word Dome is located at 100 Lexington St, just blocks from the original church.

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Faith Chapel Christian Center, a nondenomimational megachurch in Birmingham, Alabama, is the home of The Word Dome-the largest monolithic dome in the world. Pastor Michael D. Moore's weekly television broadcast, airs internationally on the Word Network.