Meet The Director

Dr. Deanna Shrodes serves as Director of PF Women and founder and director of the Stronger Leadership Network. She is passionate about investing in leaders, strengthening leadership health, and helping women fulfill their God-given calling.

An ordained Assemblies of God minister, Deanna speaks across the United States and internationally. She is also an accomplished musician, worship leader, recording artist, and award-winning writer. She is the sole author of seven books, including Uncommon Answers and Finding Mr. Greek, and a contributing writer to five additional books.

Deanna and her story have been featured in CBS News, The New Yorker, People magazine, The Huffington Post, and other media outlets.

Deanna holds a master’s degree in ministerial leadership and a Doctor of Ministry from Southeastern University, where she also serves as an adjunct professor. Her doctoral research focused on trauma in the lives of ministers, informing her commitment to helping leaders serve from a place of health and wholeness. She shares practical insights on leadership and personal growth through the Stronger Leadership Podcast.

Deanna and her college sweetheart, Larry, have been married and serving together in Assemblies of God pastoral ministry since 1987. They serve at Celebration Church Tampa, where Larry is lead pastor and Deanna is co-pastor. They have three grown children and five grandchildren—and counting!

When she’s not writing, teaching, or ministering, Deanna enjoys time with family, reading, thrift store shopping, and finding great coffee.