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 | Oct 4, 2026 | Christian Living, Hospitality, Leadership, Ministry
Last week I wrote about how to be a great host. Now it’s time to talk about the other side of the invitation. Larry and I have hosted everything from small dinners to large gatherings of people in our home. We enjoy it, and after hundreds of gatherings, (maybe even...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Sep 26, 2026 | Leadership, Hospitality, Ministry
Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. People sometimes see photos on social media of gatherings at our home and...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Sep 18, 2026 | Books, Goals, Growth, Ministry, Motivation, Reflection, Resilience, Tenacity, Writing
This is one of my favorite places along my walks in Richmond, Virginia. Most people in my life have never walked this path with me, yet it has become one of the most sacred and significant places in my journey. I have walked here carrying questions, memories, prayers,...
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 | Jul 30, 2026 | Emotional Health, Health, Midlife, Ministry
When I was younger, I assumed getting older meant becoming less. Less relevant. Less energetic. Less adventurous. Less useful. I couldn’t have been more wrong. Turning 60 has taught me the opposite. I’ve become more. Never have I been more excited about...
