Charis Walsall

Lorna Wilson

I was born in the UK, my parents are from the Caribbean, and I grew up in Handsworth, Birmingham. I am married to Tony, we have 3 children, 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

At age 21, my life was impacted by God’s love for me. I found myself facing the difficulties that life often brings through wrong choices I had made. This was when I called out to God and He heard me. I became aware that He was pursuing me which was overwhelming, and this realisation resulted in me going to a church where shortly after, I was baptised and became part of that fellowship.

I have always felt there was more, and that was something that I desired to pursue. In my journey of wanting a deeper revelation of God, I decided that after 32 years of being in the nursing profession, I would leave and go to Bible college. This is where Charis became the catalyst to the transformation that took place in my life.

In 2013, I started studying at Charis Walsall, completed 3 years and then in 2016, I was offered a job working as a receptionist and was also responsible for procurement in AWM. I also supported the Missions department at Charis, which resulted in me later taking the role of Missions Coordinator.

After completing the Directors Training Programme (DTP Level 1), I was offered the role of College Dean, which has been an amazing experience and I have thoroughly enjoyed my interactions with the students, and this has been an privilege and blessing.

I completed the Directors Training Programme Internship in 2024. This was an amazing journey of growth and development, and I learned invaluable lessons along the way that has helped to shape, position and prepare me for the Charis Walsall Director role.

This is a new season in my life, and I am excited. It is with and by God’s grace that I look forward to what the future holds, not just for me, but for all those He sends across my path.