Shadrach Robinson is the youngest son of the late legend and internationally renowned preacher and singers Rev. Cleophus and Bertha Robinson, Sr. He showed an interest in music and ministry at an early age and his destiny was realized by those around him. It was very evident that his talent is a gift from God.
Shadrach is a devoted and proud father (Christopher, Me’Shach and Ke’Oria). He sees his family as his primary ministry and feels that they enhance his ministry by being a symbol of the love between Christ and the church.
As a father, minister, songwriter, singer and musician Shadrach plans to continue using the gifts that God has given him to spread the eternal message of love and hope to our dying world which is found in Jesus Christ.
THE MINISTER
He is currently serving as leader/teacher of the Friendship Baptist Church. He was installed as Pastor on March 26, 2006. Under his leadership, many new initiatives have come into fruition, including but not limited to Man Challenge, Friends Forward, Youth on Fire, and the Rev. Herbert L. Becton Scholarship. Pastor Robinson is known to his members as a powerful minister, speaker, teacher, and musician with a wonderful sense of humor. In his unique ministry, he has taken every aspect of his life and used it to be a blessing to the body of Christ.
THE MUSICIAN
Shadrach comes from a family filled with gospel music royalty. His father was the world-renowned singer and preacher Reverend Cleophus Robins Sr. and Bertha Robinson, his mother. Josephine James, his aunt. His brothers Reverend Cleophus Robinson Jr. and Paul and other family members who have contributed their talents to gospel music and church ministry. Shadrach credits Stevie Wonder, Prince, and the Gap Band along with other artists for his music inspiration.
Shadrach graduated from Webster University in 1996. He made the Dean’s List and received a scholarship as one of the most promising freshman in his field of study. As a result of his ability and achievement, he was selected for the dual degree program in which he received his Bachelor’s and Masters Degree in Jazz studies.
Shadrach has traveled extensively for many years preaching, singing and playing nationally and internationally. He made his debut recording at the age of thirteen entitled, “Living For You.” His second release was entitled, “I Won’t Worry No More.” The title song was also viewed in video format with national exposure. Since then, he has composed and performed on several recordings with his late father, Rev. Cleophus Robinson, Sr., his brother, Rev. Cleophus Robinson, Jr. He has also written for other nationally acclaimed artists such as Lillian Lily, Brian Wilson, The Pilgrim Jubilee’s, Dorothy Norwood, The Mississippi Mass Choir, among countless others that have positively impacted the music industry.
