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Pastor Vincent M. McIntyre anointed in 1982, ordained in 1992, called as a proficient man of God, full of the Holy Ghost has always
had a burning desire to be a channel
of blessings, and as such, God has anointed. He is especially grateful to God for the influence of great leaders in his life and ministry. These faithful stewards of God’s Word made an indelible
mark on his life, Brother Ulyses Morris, who mentored and encouraged him to stay in the Lord, has even to this day remained a faithful friend, and the late Dr. Thedford Johnson, an international theological scholar and a Senior Pastor of the National Baptist Convention for 39 years – representing
thirty three thousand (33,000) churches - who also appointed Pastor Vincent McIntyre as Co-Pastor at Canaan Missionary Baptist Church in Miami, Florida.
Pastor McIntyre’s experience as an astute businessman began early in his childhood by Mr. Percy Smallwood and his wife Estelle who owned several
local businesses and Mr. Walter Porter and friend, were great influences
in his life. Upon going through trials, troubles, being homeless in New York City at the age of 14, he learned early on what it is to work hard, even when obstacles presented themselves. Today, his hard work has paid off. Pastor
McIntyre is now the President and CEO of several successful companies, Ecumenical Developments, Inc. and its subsidiaries, W.V., Inc. (International), Ecumenical Community Services/Management,
Inc. and founder of the McIntyre
Institute, providing educational instruction, spiritual growth, college scholarships, homes and jobs within the community.
He developed several community health care and affordable housing programs, and has proven himself efficient
in various political endeavors. He served four years as Community Liaison for the Florida House of Rep-District 109. In 2003 he was nominated and accepted the position. He has been recognized in the Wall Street Journal as Businessman of the Year 2001- 2006. He is currently a member of the National
Presidential and Congressional Business Commission at Washington D.C. and the Founder of the Chapel of Prayer Ministries International.In addition Mr. McIntyre serves as honorary chairman representing the State of Florida in the National Business
Advisory Council at Washington D.C. Ordained as Senior Pastor for the United States by Bishop Gabriel Imoisi of Christ Fellowship International
with over forty churches in Africa. Pastor McIntyre is licensed in the United States, Europe and Africa.
In December 2003 the chief of the City of Miami Police Department, Chief John Timoney, presented Pastor
McIntyre with the prestigious Pastor Vincent M. McIntyre: Founder/Business Director H.E.R.O.S. Award. In May 2004 Pastor McIntyre received the key to the City of Miami, Florida by Mayor Manuel A. Diaz; late Commissioner Chairman Arthur E. Teele.
In 2004 The McIntyre Institute received
official proclamations and commendations
from Mayor Alex Penelas and Commissioner Chairperson, Dr. Barbara Carey – Shuler of Miami Dade County. City Officials of Opa-Locka, Florida and late Councilman Billy T. Hester of Miami Dade County has bestowed numerous commendations upon the McIntyre Institute as well. Pastor McIntyre is the Executive Producer of the television program 85 South Gospel Street. He is a graduate of International Seminary and Institute of Plymouth, Florida. He received a Bachelor degree from Revelations Bible College and in 2005 a Doctorate degree at Buxton University specializing
in Corporate Law & Business Administration.
Dr McIntyre states, “My greatest desire is to see God’s people empowered to operate in spiritual excellence,
financial freedom and moral purity, all to the Glory of God.” In November of 2003 Pastor McIntyre received the HEROS Award by the City of Miami Police Chief John Timony and officer Shirley Harvard Commisioner Arthur Teele.
Dr. Constance McIntyre started dancing at the age of four. Her training includes, but not exclusively
in the areas of classical ballet with Angili Austin, former member of the Dance Theater of Harlem,
Richard Sisas and Lee Brooke, former chairman of the Department
of Dance at Florida International
University. She has studied Graham technique with Myra Woodruff, Anthony Morgan
and Jacqulyn Buglisis of the Buglisis & Foreman Dance Company. She has also studied modern technique with Jawole Willa JoZollar, artistic director for the Urban Bush Women Dance Company of New York City; Lynda Davis of Florida State University;
various members of the Doug Varone Company and the Garth Fagan Dance Company, choreographer for the musical “The Lion King.”
She is a graduate of Florida
International University in Miami, where she received a B.A, Degree in Dance Education; and a M.F.A.
Degree from Florida State University
in Tallahassee, for Professional
Performance in Dance. She also
received a degree in Practical Theology
and a Teaching Certificate in
Biblical Studies from International
Seminary in Plymouth, Florida.
Dr. McIntyre received her Doctoral Degree of Ministry in Christian Education.
Dr. McIntyre has served as
Biblical instructor and faculty
member of Rose of Sharon Bible College/ International Seminary. She is a licensed Evangelist of Biblical
Studies and Music. She is a member of the Florida Dance Association, American College Dance Association, The Sacred Dance Guild and National Liturgical Dance Network.
Formerly an instructor in classical
ballet and modern dance at Florida State University, she is also the author of Liturgical Dance: An Aesthetic View of Christian Worship through the
Vehicle of Movement. She is the former
dance editor for the Love Express Newspaper, in which she wrote a three part series on Dance: Is It For The Church or Not? Evangelist McIntyre has choreographed and produced over twenty major dance productions. She choreographed her first television
special for PBS, titled Faces, in 1986. She has opened, collaborated and choreographed for various artist such as: Pastor Shirley Caesar, Richard Smallwood, Brenda Nichols, Deitrick Haddon, Darly Coley, Yolanda Adams, Micah Stampley and Dr. Bobby Jones. She has received commendations from the Mayor of the City of Miami, Xavier L. Suarez-92 and the Mayor of Opa-Locka-1999.
Formerly the Artistic Director of the Rose of Sharon School of Liturgical Dance for thirteen years, she was the co-founder of Rose of Sharon School of Liturgical Dance, She is presently the Artistic Director and co-founder of The McIntyre Institute and founder of The JEDAH Company. Presently, Dr McIntyre along with her husband, are Executive Producers for 85 South Gospel Sreet, hosted by Deitrick and Damita Haddon. She is a former Adjunct Professor at Florida International University in the Department
of Theatre and Dance.
She has ministered through the venue of dance/teaching the Word of God, in which she has taken her distinctive
brand of inspired
liturgical dance and worship. Additionally
she has conducted seminars and workshops in Verona, Italy; Belize, Central America; Amsterdam, Holland; London, England; Kingston, Jamaica; Port of Spain, Trinidad; Nigeria and throughout the United States.
Dr. McIntyre states. “I desire
to strive for excellence in all I do, because my God deserves nothing
less.”