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Rev. Drake is pastor of Emerald City Bible Fellowship, a vibrant multi-racial church in Seattle, Washington, committed to making the gospel relevant to every facet of a person’s life.  He is also Founder and President of Urban Impact (formerly Emerald City Outreach Ministries), a thriving community-based organization that is proactively addressing the total needs of families in Seattle’s Rainier Valley. Ordained in 1979, Rev. Drake has worked extensively with youth serving as Area Director for both Youth for Christ (Oakland, CA) and Young Life (Seattle, WA).  Since 1987 Rev. Drake has been devoted to addressing urban and inner-city issues through Urban Impact.  Rev. Drake’s activities include participation on several national and local boards.  He is also involved in various community affairs, believing that effective development necessitates our presence and involvement.  He is a popular speaker at conferences, churches and community events. Rev. Drake’s greatest honor comes from being married to Andrea Drake, Ed.D, since 1977.  Harvey and Andrea have two adult sons and three grandchildren.