by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Oct 11, 2026 | Abuse, Leadership, Ministry
I’m an ordained minister in the Assemblies of God, an AG pastor, and a district women’s ministries director in the Assemblies of God. Caring about what happens to women is part of my calling and my responsibility. Championing and encouraging women is my priority. So...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Sep 1, 2026 | Abuse, Christian Living, Church, Marriage, Mental Health, Ministry, Sex, Theology, Women
Earlier this week, my husband and I watched the Netflix documentary Death of a Pastor’s Wife, which chronicles the heartbreaking circumstances surrounding the death of pastor’s wife Mica Miller and the allegations of abuse involving her pastor-husband, J.P. Miller. I...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Feb 5, 2025 | Leadership, Abuse, Influence, Women
I was a freshman in Bible college back in 1984. A few months into college life, I met a young man who I will call “K” who was a friend, but nothing more. K appeared to be so Godly. I enjoyed being around him a lot. He was an upperclassman, well respected and seemed to...