Karo Wilson

Karo has worked for PCFM since 2022, initially as Associate Director, before taking over the role of Director in 2023.

Originally from Oamaru, Karo’s first ministry role was as youth worker for Calvin Community Church (Gore), where she developed a passion for community outreach. Her time in Gore also saw her working for a local Youth Trust, and Early Childhood centre, which helped develop her skill set working with young people of all ages and diverse backgrounds.

In 2018, Karo returned to Oamaru, to take up the Youth and Children’s pastor role at Waiareka-Weston Presbyterian Church. She has also studied via distance learning at Otago University, completing a Bachelor of Theology (majoring in Christian Thought and History) in 2019.

Karo is passionate about helping young people discover who Jesus is, and finding their place within God’s family, and in His Big Story. She enjoys creating resources that help lead children and families into deeper conversations about God, Jesus and what faith looks like in our lives.

Alongside her role at PCFM, Karo continues to works part time at Waiareka-Weston Presbyterian, focusing on chaplaincy at the local primary school, and other community-based children’s ministry.

In other areas of her life, Karo is a passionate (and somewhat competitive) quizzer, enjoys performing in stage productions with local theatre companies, and plays drums in a local pipe band.