My Life
I am a native of New York and Chicago, USA. My father served in the Navy, so our family moved often while I was growing up. My mother’s family was from Louisiana and later relocated to Chicago, IL. After my parents’ divorce, I lived in San Francisco with my father and my eldest sister, and it was there that I received my high school diploma.
I later moved to Chicago to live with my mother’s family. There, I earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Rush University, Presbyterian–St. Luke’s, with a major in Adolescent Psychiatry in 1976. I then received my master’s degree in Educational Counseling from Roosevelt University in 1979.
In 2015, I received my PhD in Christian Counseling from Newburgh Theological Seminary in Newburgh, In., uniting my clinical training with a deep call to serve through Christ-centered care.
Her approach is both compassionate and evidence-based, offering a unique path to restoration that honors the spiritual journey as much as the psychological one. Through her books and speaking engagements, Dr. Nyako empowers others to find light in the darkness and strength in their vulnerability, fostering a community of healing and resilient growth.
My Call to Ministry
At age twenty-seven, I felt a strong spiritual calling from my Heavenly Father. I was married to a neurologist and caring for a newborn son, yet I knew the Lord was clearly calling me into ministry. I realized I had to hearken to His voice.
As a child and young teen, I endured unspeakable abuse. Over time, I came to see that my experiences could be used as a beacon of hope for others who had been deeply wounded. Having spent years in professional counseling myself, I sensed the Lord calling me to bridge the gap between clinical counseling and spiritual healing—to offer care for the whole person.
I later entered private practice with a licensed psychiatrist and became an ordained minister. Through this work, I have provided spiritual guidance, counseling, and support for women, men, and children seeking healing. I am also the parent for life of my autistic son, while carrying the grief of my firstborn son, who has passed on.
Currently serves as Pastor and Founder of, Is A Must Gospel Ministries (on-line), registered with the State of IL as a Not For Profit LLC (Corporation) since 2009.
Previously served as Associate Pastor of Living Waters Missionary Baptist Church, and Director of Christian Education (2015-2019)Hammond, In, under the leadership of Pastor Homer Walker.
Ordinations:
Ordained as an Evangelist: Universal Life Church, 3-18-2005
Ordained as a Baptist Reverend Minister, New Beginning Worship Center, 6-27-2025
Speaking Engagements
Reserve Dr. Nyako for your upcoming seminar, workshop, or retreat. Her presentations merge clinical proficiency with spiritual insight to encourage communal healing and progress.
Past Speaking Engagements
• Funeral – January 17, 2026 – First Baptist Church of College Hill, Tampa, FL
• Cost of Living – August 17, 2025 – Immanuel Church Unusual, Chicago, IL
https://www.youtube.com/live/RSULuLOC2vA?si=u-_EEjaZ77sB9fD5
• I Thirst – April 18, 2025 – New Beginning Worship Center, Thornton, IL
https://youtu.be/1P6BsdFQ-0Y?si=OIbspxdQ6kWKWpAH
• Precious Lord, Take My Hand – April 8, 2018 – Ghana, Africa
https://youtu.be/zyD43vVSYUs?si=zEVftlFxZzmX2LKX
• God’s Presence – December 31, 2017 – Hammond,
https://youtu.be/hUaaF5Yrme4?si=EebLpyc2d4VlpxLZ
• Facilitator (Decipleship), 4-02-2016-8-22-2016 Covenant United Church of Christ, South Holland, IL
Lectures & Literary Works
Dr. Rose Nyako conveys deep understanding via her moving public addresses and life-changing faith literature, providing a light for those seeking recovery and advancement.
Published Works
Discover a selection of faith-based writing centered on recovering from trauma and managing grief. These volumes offer a blueprint for merging clinical and spiritual restoration.
Grieving Is a Must: Flemming-Nyako Ph.D., Rose: 9781532004346: Amazon.com: Books
Upcoming: Hands In The Crib
Counseling Services
Specialized support for grief, trauma recovery, and personal growth rooted in faith-centered principles.
Services & Ministry
Guided by faith, Dr. Rose Nyako offers dedicated resources for healing, trauma recovery, and spiritual growth.
Ministry Resources
A curated collection of faith-based materials designed to nurture spiritual resilience and inner peace.
Speaking Engagements
Empowering talks and workshops that bridge clinical expertise with deep spiritual wisdom.
Inspirational Works & Core Resources
Explore Dr. Rose Nyako's collection of faith-centered literature, focusing on grief support, trauma recovery, and personal transformation.
Speaking Engagements
There are currently no upcoming public speaking engagements scheduled. However, Dr. Rose Nyako has a storied history of delivering powerful and transformative talks that bridge clinical expertise with spiritual wisdom. We invite you to contact Dr. Nyako to inquire about booking her for your future workshops, seminars, or ministry retreats.
Past Speaking Engagements
- Funeral – January 17, 2026 – First Baptist Church of College Hill, Tampa, FL
- Cost of Living – August 17, 2025 – Immanuel Church Unusual, Chicago, IL
- I Thirst – April 18, 2025 – New Beginning Worship Center, Thornton, IL
- Precious Lord, Take My Hand – April 8, 2018 – Presbyterian Church, Ghana, Africa
- God’s Presence – December 31, 2017 – Living Waters Missionary Baptist Church, Hammond, IN
- Grieving Is a Must – Book Presentation – November 12, 2016 – Living Waters Missionary Baptist Church, Hammond, IN
- Facilitator (Discipleship) – April 2, 2016 to August 22, 2016 – Covenant United Church of Christ, South Holland, IL