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Bishop Durant K. Harvin, III is a native of Baltimore, Maryland where he was reared in a Christ-centered home. He matriculated at Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia where he received the Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Media Arts in May 1988. In May 1991, the Master of Divinity degree was conferred upon him by Colgate Rochester Divinity School/Bexley Hall/Crozer Theological Seminary in Rochester, New York. Dr. Harvin earned his Doctor of Ministry degree at Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School in Birmingham, Alabama, and was awarded that degree in December 2005. He completed post-doctoral studies in June 2007 at the Harvard University Summer Leadership Institute.Since March 1995 Dr. Harvin has served as Senior Pastor and Chief Spiritual Officer of The Assemblies of The Emmanuel Church in Baltimore, Maryland. A church that operates in multiple locations, Emmanuel seeks to connect communities in faith with a relentless aim of giving an effective witness for our families, communities, and the world.On November 1, 2003, Dr. Harvin was consecrated Bishop by The Most Reverend Donald Hilliard, Jr. and an ecumenical college of Bishops with full apostolic succession and established as Presiding Prelate of the Kingdom Excellence Ministry Alliance (KEMA). Bishop Harvin also serves as a member of the College of Bishops of the United Covenant Churches of Christ under the apostolic see of Bishop Larry D. Trotter.Bishop Harvin’s ministry has taken him to national and international platforms where the anointing of God has proven powerful and precious. His insightful and engaging methods of instruction and proclamation allows to effectively reach men and women, girls and boys across racial, socio-economic and generational boundaries.Dr. Harvin serves as a member of various clergy and community groups committed to the advancement of the kingdom of God and the well being of the community. He is a distinguished member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated.Bishop Harvin is committed to the nurture and strength of the family. He abides is covenant relationship with his wife of 17 years, Evangelist Lisa C, Harvin. Together with their three children they make their home in Maryland.
