Who Are We?
The Institute for Biblical Leadership is a proven leadership development entity providing personal ministry, discreet counseling, educational, psychological, and  self-growth training to developing, emerging and mature leaders, in the service of ministry and the market place.

Our Vision

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

Our Mission

Our Mission is to engage leadership through training in the areas of spiritual development, intellectual empowerment and personal awareness. ​

The Institute for Biblical Leadership provides training for individuals who feel they are called to the ministry of Christian counseling.  The church and world is in desperate need of passionate, competent Christian counselors.
The counseling model we use for training is the Formation Therapy TM model. The Formation Therapy model is easy to understand, assimilate and practice. The success rate for our counselors in helping their clients obtain sustained victory for a higher quality of life, is well above ninety percent.

Begin the journey toward your ministry as a Formation Therapist today.  Participate in a live seminar, correspondence, or online.  We would be honored to have you join our team!   If you would like to enter the journey of Formation Therapy Certification, please download and fill out the Registration Packet and return it to our office.

What Are Our Graduates Saying About Formation Therapy?

 "For almost twelve years, I have pursued education and qualification in counseling and psychology through various colleges and ministries.  I never, in spite of all that work, was  able to feel as if I were equipped to actually help anyone in a solid and tangible, permanent way.
That is no longer true because of the God-given light I have encountered through the teaching of Dr. Ray Vinson...through (his) teaching, I have found freedom and stability....because of that, I have a new qualification by which I may help those who come to me.
I respectfully then toss aside any letters after my name, for the qualification I have found in Dr. Vinson's teaching. "   
N. Jennings, B.S. Psyc., ... Qualified by Truth

"I have worked as a Mental Health Clinician, Substance Abuse Counselor and Family and Marriage Counselor.  I have practiced secular psychology methods for years, and have always wondered if there was more I could do for my patients.
It wasn't until I took Dr. Ray Vinson's course in Fundamental Counseling that I realized what I was missing.  What Dr. Ray teaches deals with the real cause of the problem.
I wholeheartedly recommend and endorse Dr. Ray Vinson's teachings and Fundamental Psychology methods."
S. Contreras, M.Psyc., L.P.C., LMHC, LMFC

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Our Executive Team

Ray Vinson, Ph.D
Founder/President

Dr. Vinson is the Founder/President and a Senior Fellow of The Institute for Biblical Leadership, the Chancellor of Dominion Seminary of Theology, 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, 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 Institute for Biblical Leadership.
​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!