BWIN Member of the Year
Sharlyne C. Thomas, 2013 Best Author of the Year (Newsome Awards), is an inspirational
speaker and author who was raised in the Christian faith and has served as an intercessor since
2003. She was given the vision for Sword of the Spirit Ministries in 2005 and has since then
walked in her divine purpose to edify the Body of Christ through prayer and exhortation.
Sharlyne is fulfilling this calling by distributing her monthly e-newsletters entitled “Take Up Thy
Sword” and “Bizzness Nooze,” and by publishing prayer guides such as “When Heaven Hears
Your Prayer,” “How Great is Your Faith?” and “P.E.P. (Prayer + Encouragement = Power).”
She has been invited to speak and teach at a variety of community and ministry events, and she
has been a guest on several radio and TV shows on WOKB 1680AM, Rejoice 1140AM and the
Afrotainment Channel. Sharlyne also utilizes her gifts and talents via Spirit of Excellence
Writing and Editing Services, proofreading various copy for a broad range of writers and
organizations nationwide. In addition to serving as the secretary on the board of directors for
Business Women Inspirational Network (2013 Member of the Year), she is also active in the
Watchmen on the Wall Prayer Network, an instructor at Destined for Destiny Women’s Institute,
and a speaker with Moms-n-Ministry. At her church, Sharlyne is a new members’ teacher, group leader in the women’s ministry, and part of the prayer and altar care teams. Born and raised in Southern California, she currently lives in Orlando, Florida.
speaker and author who was raised in the Christian faith and has served as an intercessor since
2003. She was given the vision for Sword of the Spirit Ministries in 2005 and has since then
walked in her divine purpose to edify the Body of Christ through prayer and exhortation.
Sharlyne is fulfilling this calling by distributing her monthly e-newsletters entitled “Take Up Thy
Sword” and “Bizzness Nooze,” and by publishing prayer guides such as “When Heaven Hears
Your Prayer,” “How Great is Your Faith?” and “P.E.P. (Prayer + Encouragement = Power).”
She has been invited to speak and teach at a variety of community and ministry events, and she
has been a guest on several radio and TV shows on WOKB 1680AM, Rejoice 1140AM and the
Afrotainment Channel. Sharlyne also utilizes her gifts and talents via Spirit of Excellence
Writing and Editing Services, proofreading various copy for a broad range of writers and
organizations nationwide. In addition to serving as the secretary on the board of directors for
Business Women Inspirational Network (2013 Member of the Year), she is also active in the
Watchmen on the Wall Prayer Network, an instructor at Destined for Destiny Women’s Institute,
and a speaker with Moms-n-Ministry. At her church, Sharlyne is a new members’ teacher, group leader in the women’s ministry, and part of the prayer and altar care teams. Born and raised in Southern California, she currently lives in Orlando, Florida.