About Me
I help women thrive in faith, leadership, and everyday life.
Hi friend! I’m Deanna… a pastor, author, speaker and spiritual life strategist who comes alongside women in every season of life. I especially love helping Gen X women rediscover purpose, courage, and joy in the middle years—but my heart and ministry embrace all women who are ready for a fresh move of God.
I’ve served for decades in ministry and leadership, directing PF Women and founding the Stronger Leadership Network. I know what it’s like to pour out for everyone else and then feel that holy restlessness when God whispers, “There’s more.” My calling is to help you hear His voice and take your next brave step—with clarity, peace, and the power of the Holy Spirit.
I make my home primarily in Tampa, Florida, and I also consider Richmond, Virginia my hometown, and spend a lot of time there. Tampa holds my daily rhythms; Richmond holds a big piece of my heart.
I’m “Yia Yia” to a growing crew of grandbabies who remind me that legacy is built one relationship, one yes, one act of faith at a time. I’m actively developing new writing and resources (including a new book project) aimed at equipping Gen X women—and all who resonate—to step into what’s next. I’m always dreaming up future ways to help women grow, from practical tools to gatherings and coaching pathways that meet you where you are.
If you’re standing at the intersection of what was and what’s next, you’re in the right place. Let’s walk this road together and find the sacred strength to say your next brave yes.
BIO
Dr. Deanna Shrodes
Dr. Deanna Doss Shrodes is an author, speaker, and spiritual life strategist whose work has been featured by CBS News, People Magazine, The New Yorker, Woman’s World, GOD TV, and HuffPost. She holds a Master’s in Ministerial Leadership and a Doctor of Ministry from Southeastern University, where she also serves as an adjunct professor.
Dr. Shrodes currently leads as Women’s Ministries Director for the Pen Florida District of the Assemblies of God and directs the Stronger Leadership Network, where she mentors pastors and leaders through practical coaching, spiritual formation, and cohort-based development. A sole author of five books and a contributing writer to five others, her latest work, Uncommon Answers, was released by Chosen Books (a division of Baker Books) in April 2025.
Known for a warm pastoral presence and clear, actionable teaching, Dr. Shrodes speaks at conferences, churches, and leadership gatherings on calling and purpose, prayer and spiritual formation, women’s leadership, and organizational health. She is married to her college sweetheart, Larry; they have three grown children and five grandchildren.
Areas of Focus: spiritual formation & prayer, women’s leadership development, calling/purpose in midlife, marriage, healthy ministry culture, cohort-based mentoring.
Become Your Most Authentic Self
Free E-Book
Are you tired of being who and what others expect you to be, instead of who God created you to be?
If you find the pressure of other people's expectations exhausting and you are ready to be the authentic YOU that you were always meant to be, Deanna would like to gift you with an ebook, 29 Ways to Become Your Most Authentic Self.
It's time to break free and finally live according to your divine design!
