Dr. Gladys Childs

Dr. Gladys Childs is a straight-talking Religion professor, pastor’s wife, and mom. She brings 25 years of experience and knowledge to her ministry. She is creator of the soon to be opened F.R.E.E. to Thriveİ community and program giving others F.R.E.E.dom to Thrive with deep faith empowerment, for the abundant life God has waiting for them!

Gladys is frequently called authentic, witty, and candid as she shares her journey through life’s ups and downs. Her passion is meeting people at the intersection of faith and life’s difficulties. No stranger to heartache herself, she grew up in a non-church-going family with an alcoholic mother and is a trauma survivor.

Gladys holds a Ph.D. in Foundations of Education, a Master’s in Religious Education, a Master of Divinity, and a B.A. with a double major in Counseling and Psychology. Also, she is an ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church.