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 across the United States, and multiple countries across the world.
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Over 20 years ago, the Lord challenged Bishop Shaw to build Him a sanctuary that He might 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 guidance, the ministry has reached new heights. On February 24, 2019, under the leadership of Bishop Shaw, CMI launched the Crown Church of Charlotte. This expansion offers one church with two locations that experience the same presence of God. In May 2025, Pastor Shauntae Smith of Crown Church of Charlotte was recently 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.
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 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 “Seeking God: The Sacred Search”. 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.
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 member of the Potter’s House International Pastors Alliance (PHIPA) under Bishop T.D. Jakes since 2015. In 2018, Bishop Shaw formed the United Network of Churches. This apostolic network offers support and resources for churches and ministries within a framework designed to foster and nurture meaningful relationships.