Meet Our Staff

Our staff is committed to provide Pastoral support, and to plan meaningful, life changing worship to make a difference in our lives and in the lives of people we touch.

On September 1, 2024, HTLC welcomed the Reverend Dr. Gladys Nwabah to serve as our Interim Pastor for a year as the church calls a full-time pastor.

Our Pastor

Photo of The Reverend D. Gladys Nwabah

The Reverend Dr. Gladys Nwabah was a professor of Economics, a high school AP Economics teacher, and a high school Behavior Adjustment teacher before she was called into the ministry in 2012. She was an educator for over three decades.

Gladys taught at the following schools:

  • Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs Colorado;
  • Northlake College, Irving Texas;
  • Brookhaven College, Farmer's Branch Texas;
  • Lake Highlands High School, Dallas Texas;
  • Bishop Dunne High School, Dallas Texas;
  • University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nsukka Nigeria;
  • Women Training College, Enugu Nigeria;
  • Girls High School, Enugu Nigeria

A Passion for Education

Gladys loves education; which inspired her to acquire five degrees - a bachelor's degree, three master's degrees, a doctoral degree from the following schools:

  • Southern Methodist University, Dallas Texas;
  • University of Phoenix, Phoenix Arizona;
  • Texas A&M University, Commerce Texas;
  • Colorado University, Colorado Springs Colorado;
  • University of Nigeria, Nsukka Nigeria.

Gladys earned her theology degree from Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University Dallas Texas in 2011. She completed her Pastoral Internship at NorthPark Presbyterian Church, Dallas TX; prior to her ordination in 2012.

A Passion for Missions

Gladys has passions for missions; she worked with the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria for three and half years as a volunteer pastor; served as an associate pastor at First Presbyterian Church Garland Texas; and most recently served as a Solo Pastor and Head of Staff at Memorial Presbyterian Church, Dayton Indiana. Gladys is also trained and certificated in Transitional (Interim) Ministry.

A Passion for Writing

Gladys authored books in economics, women development in Africa. She is in the final stages of publishing her memoir. She has also published in reputable journals. Gladys' true passion is mission, worship and ministry - particularly focusing on pastoral care, preaching, women, youth, and pastoral education/training.

A Passion for Family

Gladys is widowed. She has five children and nine grandchildren; most of them live in the Dallas Texas Metroplex. Her twin sister also lives in the Dallas area. Gladys loves needle sewing and gardening. She currently lives in Lafayette Indiana with her baby son, Feso.

Pastor's Office Hours and Contact Information

Pastor Gladys Nwabah has office hours weekly, on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. Email her directly at pastor@htlc.web.org or fill out our Contact Us form.
 

Photo of Office Administrator Edwin Krakowiak

Our Parish Administrator 

Edwin Krakowiak is an 11 year veteran of the United States Navy Submarine Service, prior Systems Engineer, and Math Teacher. He is originally from Connecticut and came to Indiana via Mississippi. 

You can see him regularly at Sunday Worship accompanied by his fiancé Sarah and his niece and nephew. 

Office Hours and Contact Information

The office is open weekly, Monday through Thursday, from 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. To contact the office directly, email office@htlcweb.org or fill out our Contact Us form.

 

 

Our Director of Music

Carol Letcher

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