Dr. Rita Gaither Founder

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Rita C. Dixon-Gaither came into the world with a bang, born on the 4th of July. Her parents were seeing double for the second time in 15 months.  In the unassuming city of Rome, New York, the Dixon family had been blessed with two sets of twins.  Rita took a back seat as her siblings stole center stage.  In these somewhat silent years, Rita was actually taking it all in, as she became very sensitive to the world around her.

Having been exposed to family alcoholism and its tragic repercussions, she had a choice to make.  Would she succumb to the devastation or would she survive?  Rita decided that the buck would stop with her. She refused to carry the burden of shame; instead, she would teach others how to overcome.  Rita discovered that ministry is more effective as it is taken to the street.  Rita has taken this philosophy to heart and traveled the world to spread the message of HOPE.

Dr Gaither has earned numerous degrees including her Doctoral degree in Leadership and Counseling.  Out of a desperate need, Dr Gaither created a non- for- profit organization named PEARL Ministries Inc, which stands for Personal Equipping through Anointed Reflective Learning.  PEARL is devoted to developing and implementing alternative approaches to combating stress and anxiety. In doing so everyone is encouraged to fulfill their God given purpose and maximize their potential.



(The Dixon Twins)

Rodney, Rita, Robert and Regina the Four R’s


Rita earned her Doctoral degree in Leadership and Counseling.



Dr Gaither is the wife of Ronald Gaither, the mother of three adult children Tiffany, Devon, and Brandon.


Pearl Ministries is feverously laboring to create extraordinary housing alterative for those who find themselves homeless for various and sundry reasons.  Additionally, Pearl Ministries prides itself in participating in Random Acts of Kindness such as:

  • Distributing food to the needy,
  • Hospital visitation,
  • Educational tutoring.
  • Transportation 
  • Supporting mission and more

She is also the author of a book entitled “Believe I’ll Testify. It is based on Revelation 12:11 and they overcame him by the Blood of the Lamb and the words of our testimony.”
Sequels are sure to follow.

Amazingly, Dr Gaither also works for the Rochester City School District and is currently assigned to Jefferson High School as a Dream School Educator.

As a true advocate for mankind……Dr. Gaither will continue to embark on new projects that promote freedom and deliverance for people everywhere.