Transformation Church
Vicki Gray
Vicki Gray is the co-founder of Transformation Church (TC), alongside her husband, Dr. Derwin Gray. TC is a multiethnic, multigenerational, mission-shaped community near Charlotte, NC. Over the years, she has served in many roles, but currently she serves as the Executive Director of Discipleship. Prior to co-founding TC, she was the director of One Heart at a Time Ministries, an itinerant speaking ministry she founded with her husband. She graduated from Brigham Young University with a B.S. in Clinical Dietetics and International Relations and a minor in Spanish. She is a student at Wheaton working towards an M.A. in Ministry Leadership. Vicki has over 20 years of experience in ministry leadership, is certified in the DISC assessment, and has a passion for evangelism, spiritual formation, and Scripture. Her heart for shepherding is evident whether she is teaching in front of a large group or sitting down with a friend over coffee. She and Derwin have been married since 1992 and have two wonderful adult children, Presley and Jeremiah

What is the ministry challenge keeping you up at night?

Wanting to help Christians lead out of their own spiritual transformation.

What is the greatest hope for God’s work in 2023 you’re dreaming about?

We are working on strategic planning to go multisite. Also, in 2023 I'll take my Comprehensive exams for my MA degree.

What is a non-ministry activity that brings you joy and energy?

Paddle-boarding

What are the top 1-3 essentials for the Church in America to address to reach those who are spiritually open, but not yet following Jesus?

1. We have to make our own spiritual transformation our top priority. We lead out of who we are, not who we think we are or who we'd like to be. 2. Equip and disciple believers to be able to engage in relevant topics (politics, race relations, etc) through the lens of the Gospel--not through the lens of culture first. 3. Equip leaders to build churches that reflect their local communities so people are reaching those doing life near them and with them.
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