Drake was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and grew up in Bel Air, Maryland. After he and his family accepted Christ when he was 4, he got his start in the world of ministry working with a Spanish speaking church plant and Teen Challenge in Baltimore city. Since then, he has been serving in whatever capacity he can in various churches, including 4 church plants. Drake has a passion for expressive storytelling through various artistic channels including writing and music. He also has a passion for church planting, developing community, and equipping others with the tools they need to be healthy members of the body of Christ. Drake went to the Sheffield Institute for the Recording Arts where he studied A/V Technology. From there, he received his associates in Mass Communications from Harford Community College and his bachelors in Ministerial Leadership from Southeastern University. Drake is currently studying to receive his Masters of Divinity from Southeastern.