Danielle L. Brown

The Reverend Dr. Danielle L. Brown is the Senior Pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church in

Plainfield, New Jersey. Elected on August 7, 2021, she is the first woman to serve in this

capacity since the church’s founding in 1908. A natural leader, Rev. Dr. Brown has

served in various capacities where she has worked to develop and implement ministry

programs and strategies. She has a passion for mentoring and assisting in the

development of faith and community leaders.

Dr. Brown is currently a co-mentor to the Pointer/Brown/Goodman Doctoral Fellows at

United Theological Seminary in Dayton, OH. She has the honor of serving on the Advisory

Board of the Women in Ministry Conference, Inc. convened by The Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Hale

in Atlanta, GA, and as the Secretary of the Hampton Minister's Conference. Dr. Brown is a

proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

Both servant and scholar, Rev. Dr. Brown holds Master of Education and Bachelor of

Science Degrees from Virginia State University in Petersburg, Virginia, and both a

Master of Divinity Degree and Master of Arts Degree from New Brunswick Theological

Seminary in New Brunswick, New Jersey. She also holds an earned Doctor of Ministry

Degree from Palmer Theological Seminary in St. David’s Pennsylvania, where she

studied Leadership and Church Renewal.

Rev. Dr. Brown loves God, God’s Church, and God’s people. She counts it an honor and

a privilege to serve.