Bishop Jonathan Israel Shaw I. has been preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ for over 30 years. The Lord has entrusted him to preach, prophesy, and evangelize throughout the United States and multiple countries worldwide.

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Over 20 years ago, the Lord challenged Bishop Shaw to build Him a sanctuary that He may dwell among His people. In July 2002, he introduced Crown Ministries International (CMI) to the world, and two months later led a growing congregation into their new edifice in Brooklyn, NY. Under his tutelage, the ministry has grown to greater heights. On February 24, 2019, under Bishop Shaw's leadership, CMI launched Crown Church of Charlotte. This expansion offers one church with two locations that experience the same presence of God. Executive Pastor Shauntae Smith of Crown Church of Charlotte is set to be installed as senior pastor as Bishop Shaw continues to grow the Crown Nation.  On April 10, 2021, Bishop Shaw was brought into apostolic succession through consecration by Archbishop Robert J. Rochford.

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As a philanthropist, Bishop Shaw has pioneered several community-outreach programs through CMI, including Horn of Plenty, which has fed and clothed over 100,000 people to date. He is the CEO and Founder of the Crown Advancement Center, a non-profit organization that helps individuals “Advance Through Adversity”. As a businessman, Bishop Shaw is the President of JIS Enterprise, a corporation bridging life, ministry, and business. He has also been a Potter’s House International Pastors Alliance (PHIPA) member under Bishop T.D. Jakes since 2015. In 2018, Bishop Shaw formed the United Network of Churches. This apostolic network provides covering and resources for churches and ministries in a framework designed to facilitate and nurture meaningful relationships.

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In 2008, Bishop Shaw received two honorary doctoral degrees in ministry and divinity from St. Thomas Christian College of Jacksonville, FL, and Anointed by God Seminary of Brooklyn, NY. As a trusted prophetic voice, he has released a prophetic prayer CD entitled “Praying for You". As an author, Bishop Shaw has published five books, including “31 Days of Marital Wisdom”, a book co-authored with his wife and gospel recording artist, Pastor Sabrina Shaw, and most recently released “Daily Prophecies,” a 365-day Prophetic Devotional. Together, Bishop Jonathan and Pastor Sabrina Shaw lead Crown Ministries International into new realms of the Spirit. Bishop Shaw is also the pleased father of Alonzo, Shauntae, and Jonathan, Jr. He firmly believes the tool that will transform the world is preaching the truth of the gospel from the church in love. In turn, the church will lead the nations back to God.