The Rev. Janine Wilson joined the First Church staff as associate minister February 1. In addition to her pastoral work, Janine is responsible for administration and will work closely with our young adults.

Janine was born in Grand Rapids, Mich., and grew up in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. She is a graduate of the University of Central Florida, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology.

Janine began her ministry working with hospice programs. Her first church staff opportunity was serving as education coordinator at First Presbyterian Church in Titusville, Fla. After graduation from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Janine’s first call was as an interim associate pastor at First Presbyterian Church, a 2,000-member congregation in downtown Tulsa, Okla. 

She served in rural and suburban churches, and embraced ministries with all ages, providing worship, pastoral care, education, staff and leadership development and small group ministry. In addition to serving in the congregational setting, Janine has also served as associate general presbyter (pastor to pastors and educators) in Grace Presbytery, which covers five counties in northeast Texas.