Pastor Shaw received His Bachelors Degree in computer science from Pace University in 1990, his Masters of Divinity from the Virginia University of Lynchburg in 2006, and his Doctorate of Ministry degree from Drew University in 2013.

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Rev. Dr. Shaw had formally served in the following capacities:

President of the Central Hudson Baptist Association Congress of Christian Education, Instructor and Corresponding Secretary for the Empire Baptist Missionary Convention, Recording Secretary for the Central Hudson Baptist Association, Chaplain for the United Chaplains, State of New York and Chaplain for the Troy Police Benevolent Association, Chairperson for the City of Troy Ethics Board, and member of the City of Troy Police Review Board.

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Rev. Dr. Shaw also volunteered his time mentoring youth in the city of Troy, and has received awards from the Hamilton Hills Art Center and YMCA Black and Latino Achievers Program.

As of July 2017, Dr. Shaw will have been married for 20 years to Sonya L. Shaw. They are the parents of Naomi L. Shaw, and the late Eric M. Shaw, who is resting in glory with The Father.

To God Is The Glory.