Fred Harrell

Fred is a native of Central Florida and a graduate of the University of Florida (degree in economics) and Reformed Theological Seminary (graduate degree in theology and pastoral care). Fred founded City Church San Francisco. (www.citychurchsf.org) in 1996 and led it to a congregation of over 1800 congregants. In 2015 Fred led City Church to an open and affirming position for those in the LGBTQ community. Over its 26 years, City Church San Francisco has created auxiliary ministries in Counseling, Education, and Social Transformation.

Before coming to San Francisco, Fred founded and led a university-based ministry designed to answer the questions of thoughtful seekers and to equip Christians for transformational ministries in and through the church. Fred and his wife, Terely, have been married since 1986 and have four adult children ranging from 32 to 25 years old.