Apostle Dr Faith Walters of Community on Life, Lessons & Legacy

We’re looking forward to introducing you to Apostle Dr Faith Walters. Check out our conversation below.

Hi Apostle Dr Faith, thank you so much for joining us today. We’re thrilled to learn more about your journey, values and what you are currently working on. Let’s start with an ice breaker: What’s more important to you—intelligence, energy, or integrity?
What’s important to me is integrity. It goes a very long way. If someone can’t trust your word, then why bother with the relationship. Being honest should be something that we strive for. It demonstrates good character and it will take you far in life. You will have great success because of it. The Bible says John 8:32 “you shall know the truth and it will set you free.”

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Apostle Dr. Faith Walters, Founder and CEO of Women and Men of Excellence Outreach Ministries (WAMOE)—a global digital online ministry that has been serving individuals and communities for over 19 years. I’m a published author, retired NYC Public School Special Education Teacher with over two decades of experience, a Chaplain, Counselor, Entrepreneur, Motivational Speaker, Democratic District Leader and Community Supporter. My journey is deeply rooted in resilience, healing and transformation.

What makes my ministry unique is our powerful testimony-based approach that integrates faith, emotional wellness and practical life application. Our mission is to empower people from all walks of life to overcome adversity and walk boldly in their God-given purpose. Through my current teaching series like Breaking Chains, Building Faith: The Power of Jesus’ Ministry and books such as Reborn and Poems About My Self-Esteem, I share real-life experiences, biblical truths and transparent reflections that inspire and bring healing.

Currently, I’m working on multiple book projects, including Dear Toxic Mother, The Parents I Never Knew, You Are a Unique Design in the Mind of God and Courage in the Midst of Adversity—each rooted in my personal story of surviving religious abuse, betrayal and emotional rejection. These projects are designed to offer hope, clarity and guidance to those who feel voiceless or stuck in broken systems—whether in family, church or society.

Also, in the near future I’ll be launching The First Wives Club of Elegance, a future support network for women who have experienced loss, divorce or major life transitions. This initiative will provide a safe and empowering space for healing and faith-based growth.

Everything I do is guided by a desire to see people healed, whole and walking in freedom through a genuine relationship with Jesus Christ.

Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
As a child, I believed that my worth was tied to perfection, performance, and pleasing others—especially within the rigid structure of religion and family expectations. I was often told to be quiet, to obey without question, and to never challenge authority, even when it hurt me. I grew up thinking my voice didn’t matter, my dreams were too big and that love had to be earned through sacrifice and suffering.

But I no longer believe in that ideology.

Through my journey with Christ, I discovered that I am fearfully and wonderfully made—not because of what I do, but because of who God created me to be. I’ve learned that my voice is powerful, my story has value, and I don’t have to shrink to make others feel comfortable. I now walk in the truth that I am loved, chosen and called. Also, understand that true freedom comes not from religion, but from a real relationship with Jesus Christ.

My turning point came when at the age of 30 years old, realized that I didn’t desire to live in this emotional and destructive bubble which was my psychologically abusive marriage and
oppressive grip of religious legalism.
When I made the decision to finally broke free, I knew there would be many challenges that I would encounter. But I didn’t care! I had a made up mind and already saw myself overcoming it. For years, I lived under condemnation, guilt and control. But God met me in my brokenness and began to heal me from the inside out. That breakthrough led me to step boldly into ministry, share my story and empower others to walk in freedom, healing and purpose.

“So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” — John 8:36 (NIV)

When did you stop hiding your pain and start using it as power?
I stopped hiding my pain and started using it as power when I finally realized that silence was keeping me bound. For years, I wore a mask—smiling in public, serving in ministry, raising my children alone—while suffering in silence behind closed doors. I hid the trauma of emotional abuse, rejection, religious control and betrayal because I was taught to “pray it away,” to “keep the family name clean,” and to “never speak against the church.” But all that did was keep me broken and disconnected from my true self.

The turning point came when I walked away from a toxic marriage and made the decision to no longer live in fear of people’s opinions. I began writing, testifying and ministering not just from the Word—but from my wounds that God had healed. That’s when the shift happened. My misery became my ministry. My tears became teaching tools. My scars became signs of victory.

One of the greatest reflections of this transformation is my book Reborn, which shares my journey from brokenness to boldness. It was through that writing process that I fully embraced my past—not to relive it, but to redeem it. Today, I use my story to help others find their voice, confront their truth and embrace healing in Christ. What once held me hostage now fuels my purpose.

“And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony…” — Revelation 12:11 (KJV)

Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
My closest friends would say that what really matters to me is truth, freedom and purpose—rooted in a deep relationship with Jesus Christ. They know that I don’t play games with people’s lives or souls. I care deeply about authenticity—living life free from bondage, whether it’s emotional, spiritual or relational. They’ve seen me cry with others, pray without ceasing and give of myself when no one else was watching.

They would also say I’m passionate about empowering others, especially women who’ve been silenced, overlooked or broken. Whether through my books, teachings or one-on-one conversations, I carry a fire for helping people rise into their God-given identity. I don’t believe in staying stuck—I believe in rising, rebuilding and walking boldly in purpose.

And they know that family, integrity and legacy matter to me. I stand firm on my convictions, but I lead with compassion. I love hard, I give freely and I don’t stop until the chains are broken—not just for me, but for everyone I’m called to serve.

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives…” — Luke 4:18 (NKJV)

Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
I hope when I’m gone, people tell the story of a woman who loved deeply, served faithfully and lived boldly for the glory of God. I want them to say that I didn’t just preach the gospel—I lived it. That I wasn’t afraid to speak truth, even when it cost me relationships, comfort or reputation. Yes, I stood up for the broken, the rejected and the silenced because I knew what it felt like to be in their shoes.

I want the story told that I overcame—again and again. That I didn’t let pain, betrayal or religious bondage stop me from rising into purpose. Yes, I used my wounds as weapons of healing. I took what was meant to destroy me and turned it into a ministry that reached the nations.

I hope people remember that I walked in love, lived with integrity and left a legacy of hope, faith, and freedom. That I was a mother, a mentor, a fighter and a servant leader who poured into others until my very last breath.

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7 (NIV)

That is the story I pray lives on long after I’m gone.

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