Who Are We?
The Center for Transformational Development  
​is a proven "Classical - Life/Wisdom School and Leadership Development entity,
​ teaching advanced life concepts so each individual can accelerate the quality and impact of their best life, unlocking the leader within.

Our Vision

Our Vision is to produce healthy, informed and effective individuals in the church and marketplace.​

Our Mission

Our Mission is to engage individuals through training in the areas of spiritual development, intellectual empowerment and personal awareness. ​Our mission is accomplished through our one or two year program titled, "The Formation Experience".

Our Executive Team

Ray Vinson, Ph.D
Founder/President

Dr. Vinson is the Founder/President and a Senior Fellow of The Center for Transformational Development, the Chancellor of The Institute for Biblical Leadership, and presiding Bishop of Dominion Intl. Network of Ministries and Churches.  
After twenty plus years of pastoral ministry, Dr. Vinson left the pastorate to heal and train leaders. From 2001 to the present, Ray has been providing opportunities for church leaders to come together for training, support, healing and understanding. 
Ray is a motivational speaker, bible teacher, counselor and Formation Coach. He has the distinct honor and privilege of counseling and coaching leaders of some of the most prominent churches in America and mentors individuals who coach successful companies in the marketplace.  Dr. Vinson is a friend to leaders! 

Melissa Sharlett Vinson, B.A., C.F.T., LFT
Chief Operating Officer

Melissa is a wife, mother, grandmother and an encourager to women! She is the founder/president of Christian Business Women's Network of America, Daughters of the King International, and a Senior Fellow of The Center for Transformational Development.
​She is the host of the annual "Encouraging Women Conference" and works along side her husband Ray, as an integral part of their ministry together. 
​Melissa is a motivational speaker, blogger, Licensed Formation Therapist,  Formation Coach and mentor to women of all walks of life. Her motto for life is: "Praise Him, No Matter What!"   
Mrs. Vinson is a strength and inspiration to female leadership!