About Us
- About Rooted & Rising Fellowship
Where Healing Takes Root
Rooted & Rising Fellowship (Formerly Metanoia Life Project) stands as a beacon of hope and transformation in the heart of our community, offering a sanctuary for those seeking growth, healing, and a deeper connection with their faith. Founded by Dr. Waneko Saxton and Dr. Bishop Lea Saxton, our mission is rooted in the belief that true change begins within the soul. With a compassionate, Christ-based approach, we dedicate ourselves to guiding individuals, couples, groups, and families on their unique journeys towards emotional well-being and spiritual fulfillment.
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Two Birds Publishing
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Dr. Waneko Saxton and Bishop Lea
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Our Founders
Dr. Waneko Saxton
Counselor • Pastor • Author • Educator • Speaker
Dr. Waneko Saxton is a mental health therapist, trauma recovery expert, and passionate Christian minister. She holds two doctoral degrees—one in Mental Health Counseling and another in Organizational Leadership—and blends her academic excellence with deep spiritual insight.
As a scholar, teacher, speaker, author, entrepreneur, and counselor, Dr. Saxton has devoted her life to helping others reclaim their identity, navigate mental and emotional struggles, and experience healing through faith and clinical tools.
Her educational achievements include Summa and Magna Cum Laude honors, a Presidential Award, and recognition for outstanding leadership.
She is the founder of Be Made Whole Counseling Services and co-leads the Rooted & Rising Fellowship. With a compassionate voice and prophetic anointing, she ministers healing to broken hearts and equips others to walk in emotional wholeness and spiritual authority.
Dr. Saxton is also a devoted wife to Dr. Bishop Lea Saxton and mother whose legacy is rooted in lifting others toward God’s freedom and purpose.
Dr. Bishop Lea Saxton
Author • Speaker • Teacher • Preacher • Entrepreneur
Dr. Bishop Lea Saxton is a dynamic faith leader, mental health therapist, and visionary entrepreneur with a heart for holistic transformation. Holding a doctorate in Mental Health Counseling, Dr. Saxton is also a passionate author, seasoned teacher, and ordained bishop who empowers lives through both biblical wisdom and clinical insight.
As co-leader of Rooted & Rising Fellowship alongside his wife, Dr. Waneko Saxton, he brings decades of experience in community empowerment, leadership development, and emotional wellness.
With a unique professional background that spans corporate development, music performance in opera, and spiritual formation, Dr. Saxton’s multifaceted calling reflects his commitment to healing the whole person—body, soul, and spirit.
He is the founder of a thriving care agency that serves individuals with developmental delays, and his impact stretches across pulpits, boardrooms, counseling spaces, and educational platforms.
Above all, Dr. Saxton is a loving husband and father, committed to cultivating faith, purpose, and wholeness in every life he touches.
Enjoy Our Podcast
Two Birds Publishing
Additionally, I’d like to mention that Rev.
Dr. Waneko Saxton and Dr. Bishop Lea
Saxton are the authors who have achieved the creation of their own publishing company, Two Birds Publishing.
Enjoy Our Podcast
Our Legacy and Future
As we continue to grow and touch more lives, Rooted & Rising Fellowship remains steadfast in its mission to offer a guiding light on the path of personal transformation. With a rich legacy of compassion and a future bright with possibilities, we invite you to join us on this journey of healing, growth, and faith.
Together, we can begin a journey of Metanoia—transforming not just minds, but hearts and lives.
