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Dr. James Shaw, the oldest of four children, Robert Jr., Shawn, and Minister Deirdre, was born to the late Pastor Virginia A. Shaw and Robert Shaw Sr on May 17, 1963, in Newark, NJ. He attended McKinley Elementary School. His family was members of the Original Glorious Church of God in Christ in Jesus. At the age of 10, he received the Holy Ghost. He has always been an active participant in the church. Singer, guitarist, pianist, and choir director.

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He attended Arts High School in Newark NJ. Upon completion of his high school education, he attended the New Jersey Institute of Technology and studied Architectural and Structural Engineering. In service to the church, he served as a deacon for over 10 years and then was called to the ministry to preach the gospel. After serving over 15 years as a minister, he was elevated to the office of an Elder.

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In July 2021, the late Overseer Virginia A. Shaw was lead of the Lord to install Elder James Shaw as the Pastor of Shiloh Temple. In June 2022 he received his Doctor of Ministry Degree from ABG Ministries Alliance & Seminary.

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He servers as the Pastor of Shiloh Temple Church of God in Christ Jesus. Dr. James Shaw is dedicated to his Church, family, Preaching & Teaching of the gospel of Jesus Christ, his profession as a Business Consultant and Licensed Insurance Producer. He is an entrepreneur and currently is the owner of Innovative Business Services, Innovative Travel Services and Innovative Auto Sales. He is the loving husband of First Lady Denise Shaw and they have 5 children and 4 grandchildren.