Our Mission and Vision for the Ministry
Our Pastor and first lady are deeply committed to Trinity Covenant Outreach Ministries' core mission and vision. They lead with a fervent desire to see every member grow spiritually, find purpose, and positively impact our community. Their dream is to cultivate a vibrant church where love, faith, and service abound, extending God's grace to East Point Ga., and beyond.
Our Pastor & first lady
Meet the spiritual guides of Trinity Covenant Outreach Ministries, dedicated to nurturing faith and community in Fayetteville, Georgia.
Pastor Clarence Drake
Pastor Clarence Drake, a native of Albany, Georgia, later relocated to Atlanta. He is the son to the late Theodus and Sarah Drake; He comes from a family of 14 brothers and sisters. where his life in ministry continued to grow. He served faithfully at Praise Christian Center under the leadership of Pastor Leon Lewis for ten years. During that season, he served as armor bearer, Head of the Men’s Ministry, known as Men in Unity, Head of the Married Couples Ministry, and Governing Elder before transitioning from Praise Christian Center in 1994.
Pastor Drake’s ministry is marked by faithful service, prayer, outreach, discipleship, and a deep desire to see lives transformed through the power of the gospel.
In 1994, Elder Drake became part of the Word Alive family under the leadership of Pastor Anthony Dixon. There, he served closely alongside Pastor Dixon as his assistant and armor bearer. In August 2004, he was ordained to preach the gospel. His time with Word Alive Ministries opened many meaningful doors for service and leadership, including:
- Ordained Minister
- Intercession and Prayer Leader
- Head of Word Alive Outreach Ministry (Joshua Generation)
- Outreach Ministry Trainer focused on making disciples
- Men’s Ministry Leader
- Prison Ministry
With faith and obedience to the call of God, Elder Clarence Drake founded Trinity Covenant Outreach Ministries in College Park on July 19, 2014. He is the proud father of three wonderful children—Contasha Mitchell, Clarence Stephen Drake Jr., and Christopher Drake—the grandfather of Kenyanna Mitchell, and the loving husband of Sherry Drake.
Pastor Drake received a Bachelor of Theology degree in July 2014 from Christian Word Bible College in Atlanta, Georgia.
Pastor Drake considers his years of service to the Lord a sacred opportunity to impact lives and lead many to Christ. He remains determined and dedicated to fulfilling the Lord’s Great Commission: to go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.
"The leadership at Trinity Covenant Outreach Ministries embodies true devotion and care. Their guidance has been a source of immense strength and inspiration for our entire church family."
A devoted member of Trinity Covenant
Lady Sherry Drake
Sherry Drake, a native of Atlanta, Georgia, daughter of Louis and Willie Mae Jones, has one sister and five brothers. She is a woman of faith, perseverance, and service. She attended J.E. Brown High School and earned an associate degree in business from Massey Business College.
She is the beloved wife of Pastor Clarence Drake and devoted mother of Clarence Jr. and Christopher Drake. Having accepted the Lord early in life, she continues to walk by faith and stand on the Word of God.
In ministry, Lady Drake has served faithfully as armor bearer to the First Lady at Praise Christian Center, director of the children’s nursery, and leader of the Women’s Ministry at Word Alive Ministry under Pastor Anthony Dixon.
Since 2004, she has owned and operated an in-home daycare, reflecting her love for children and her gift for nurturing, teaching, and encouraging young lives.
As a faithful servant in the vineyard for Christ and in the upbuilding of Trinity Covenant Outreach Ministries, Lady Drake continues to run the race with grace, purpose, and perseverance, inspiring others to trust God, serve with love, and remain steadfast in His work.
First Lady Sherry Drake life is a beautiful testimony of faith, love, and faithful service, touching the hearts of her family, ministry, and community through the grace of God at work in her life.