BISHOP BRUCE K. SHAW, IUB DIRECTOR
Bishop Bruce K. Shaw is the pastor of New Pentecostal Church located in the ”Six Corners” area Springfield, MA. He became pastor of this church on January 7, 2007 after his father, Bishop Marion E. Shaw retired. Bishop Shaw held many positions within the church under the leadership of his father. Within his local assembly he served in the Sunday School Department, was the choir director, and the church administrator. He also served as a deacon before being called to the ministry. Within the Connecticut District Council (CDC) he served as Treasurer for the Young People’s Union. He also served as Chairman of the CDC for two consecutive terms. On the national level, he served as one of the Assistant Coordinators for the International Pentecostal Young People’s Union (IPYPU) of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World (PAW). Presently, Bishop Shaw is a member of Aenon Bible College, Board of Directors, were he serves as the Executive Secretary. He also is currently serving as the Auxiliary Director for the International Usher Board.
Bishop Shaw faithfully served his country for 23 years in the Army National Guard retiring with the rank of Major. After retiring from the military, he began to teach at New Leadership Charter School where he went on to become the school’s Director’s for 5 years.
Bishop Shaw is active in his community. He serves on the following boards:
Chairman, Community Development Corporation, Board of Directors for Council of Churches of Western Massachusetts
Member of the Steering Committee, Springfield Parent Association
Member of the Pioneer Valley Community Project
Former Chairman, Rebuild Springfield Development Committee
In March of 2015, he was elevated to the office of Bishop within the PAW, being assigned to Episcopal District 62, the Uganda Council. In March of 2019, he was transferred from Uganda District Council and now assigned to Episcopal 20, the Connecticut District Council.
Bishop Shaw holds a M.A. in Biblical Studies from Grand Canyon University, and a B.A. in Business Management from Anna Maria College. He is married to Virginia Shaw and they have two daughters, Monique and Ashley.