Dr. Shailendra Thomas has served in Christian ministry for three decades, serving as women’s and children’s ministry leader, Bible study teacher, and seminar speaker. Dr. Thomas’s experience in education extends over 30 years, serving as an elementary school teacher, instructional specialist, educational consultant, adjunct college professor, Principal at Fellowship Christian Academy and National Accreditation Commissioner for the Association of Christian Schools International.

Dr. Thomas enjoys serving and encouraging women by teaching Biblical truths. She led the women’s ministry at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship for several years and was instrumental in the development of discipleship programs, retreats, and bible studies for women. She has ministered to women of various cultures and denominations on topics, such as, marriage, parenting, and spiritual growth at conferences and seminars throughout the Dallas metroplex.

Dr. Thomas currently serves as Head of School at Scofield Christian School; however, her primary ministry is to her husband of 36 years, Richard, three grown daughters, Lorren, Hillary, and Chelsea, and one grandson, Landon Blake.

Marilyn Randle is absolutely in love with words. A Texas native, her inspiration comes daily through her roles as a wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend, as well as through deep affection for her hometown of Fort Worth.

In 1982, after living on both coasts, she married her husband Gary and returned to Texas to start a family. For more than two decades, she and Gary have partnered in ministry. They have one adult daughter, Gabrielle.

Marilyn is passionate about travel and has spent most of her adult life seeing the world. She is equally passionate about mentoring. She considers it a privilege to be able to speak into the lives of women. And if hospitality is a hallmark of southern living, then Marilyn just might be the gold standard. To her, it’s second nature. To friends, a comfortable afternoon spent at her Arlington home is a rich experience, like getting a beautifully wrapped gift box filled with great memories and new traditions to take with you and enjoy for a lifetime.

Jennifer Smith is the consummate Christian professional educator, serving the past 20 years in public and private school systems. She earned a bachelor’s degree from University of Texas at Arlington and a Master’s degree in Education from Indiana Wesleyan University. Jennifer is known as a teacher who is passionate about educating the whole child and will not rest until all of her students experience success.

Real and down to earth are often terms used to describe Jennifer. She is very relational and is known for her many friendships at work, church, and in her community. She enjoys staying fit and can often be found jogging in the neighborhood. She resides in DeSoto, Texas, a small suburb of Dallas, where she and her husband Doug are raising three children, Tyler, Douglass, and Clarissa.