Our History

Dr. Thedford Johnson founded Ecumencial Developments, a non-profit faith-based corporation started in 1965 and incorporated in the state of Florida in 1967.

Under the leadership of Dr. Vincent McIntrye, Ecumenical Developments has provided housing to 11,985 families. Dr. Vincent McIntyre has served as superintendent over a network of churches in the United States, Africa, and the U.K.

Dr. Vincent McIntyre is the President and C.E.O. of several successful companies, Ecumenical Development, Inc., Ecumenical Community Services/Management, Inc., and the McIntyre Institute which provides multi-family housing, education, career development, and employment opportunities within the community.

In 2001, Dr. Vincent McIntyre founded The McIntyre Institute (T.M.I.), and Constance began working as the organization’s artistic director. T.M.I is a nonprofit dance and community program created to provide community development, cultural enhancement, character education, and personal enlightenment in a Christian-based environment.

He has proven himself efficient in various political endeavors. Serving four years as Community Liaison for the Florida House of Rep-District 109, he was nominated and accepted the position of Florida Senior Delegate to the National Planning and Strategy Workshops in Washington, D.C.

Distinguished in Wall Street Journal as Businessman of the Year 2001-2004. He also served as a member of the National Presidential and Congressional Business Commission in Washington DC.

In December 2003, Dr. McIntyre received the prestigious H.E.R.O.S. Award by the Chief of the City of Miami Police Department. He received the keys to the City of Miami and many other accolades associated with his outstanding work in the community.

Over the years, Ecumencial Developments has been effective in helping to alleviate homelessness in the United States, Columbia, Africa, Haiti, Jamaica, and Internationally. Specializing in the provision of homes, distribution of food, clothing, and necessary resources throughout the world.

Meet The Director

McIntyre's experience as an astute businessman began at the early age of 6 years old working with Mr. Percy Smallwood and his wife who owned several local businesses. Upon going through trials, troubles, and being homeless at the age of 14 in New York City, he learned early what it is to work hard, trust in God, and maintain faith when obstacles present themselves. Today his hard work has paid off.

McIntyre specializes in alleviating homelessness and providing positive opportunities for the disadvantage communities throughout the world.