Testimonials

Ronna Detrick is a writer, feminist, scholar, mama, friend, renegade, and conversation-sparker (and sustainer). She wrestles faith and feminism. She leaps tall buildings in a single bound. She does it with grace.

(Kelly Diels, writer, brave-soul, brilliant thinker, passionate feeler, blogger, friend, and so much more)

Several years ago…the voice of a brave, articulate, passionate and compassionate woman re-told a well-known story in the Gospel of John. With amazing insight and freedom, this woman spoke life and hope into a normally disdained outcast in the Scriptures, calling the audience to reconsider their assumptions, accusations and perceptions. Then, without judgment, she asked the crowd to reconsider their own stories, how they have been misread, misunderstood, and misused, and how they instead be read with a light of glory…That woman is Ronna. I was in that audience…Your voice rang loudly with a boldness that has empowered me. Thank you for your courage.
(Chris Bruno, conference attendee, Learning To Love Your Story, Washington DC)

Ronna’s work as a mentor and coach is so effective because of the unique skill set she brings—she’s trained in therapy and spiritual direction; provocative as a feminist thinker; and brilliant at understanding the practical steps of vocational calls. And of course, she’s done the hard work herself—she knows what it is like to struggle with claiming the courage to live boldly into oneself. Her gifts and passions make her an ideal mentor for those who feel themselves really ready to dream, wrestle, and risk on behalf of claiming their own voice and calling.
(Kimberly George, full merit scholar at Yale Divinity School, writer extraordinaire, and feminist friend)

Ronna is inspirational!  I love conversations with her and sharing the opportunity to dialogue on many levels.  She is a calm port in the storm of uncertainty with those that are searching for their next place whether career or opening to dreams.  I look to Ronna as a beautiful spirit with a Mother Theresa aura about her that holds great compassion, love and acceptance.  I am proud to know her, and even prouder to call her my friend.
(Shari Field, owner, Delight in the Details)

I’ve had the privilege of working with Ronna and have seen first-hand her distinctive energy for developing other women for leadership and ministry. She has a relational style that encourages and cares for people but also challenges their growth. She is able to honor the giftedness of people, while calling forth next steps of growth and maturity. She has creativity that is almost limitless. Her love for people and their development for leadership brings a unique way of unleashing transformation…
(Dr. Keith Anderson, President, Mars Hill Graduate School)

You give me a perspective on being a woman in leadership that inspires me to move into the leader I am and also fight for justice. My life is a deeper, richer place because of you.
(Crystal Miller, Director of Recruitment & Marketing, MHGS)

#51. Chili Pepper Fried Rice. #51 is a dish at my favorite Thai restaurant. It includes a blend of common vegetables and a chili that is potent, just on the edge of “it’s too much”. Much like Ronna, the delight is spicy, elegant, consistent, captures all my attention, leaves me full and wanting for more. What wonders are composed when any ingredients are placed into the proper hands. So it is with the #51. Chili Pepper Fried Rice and so it is with Ronna.
(Wayne Stephens, owner Armadillo Consignment and friend)