The Rev. Robin Wilson
Denomination: United Methodist Church (UMC)
Organization: First United Methodist Church, Opelika, AL
The Rev. Robin Wilson is senior pastor of First United Methodist Church of Opelika, AL.
Before coming to Opelika in 2017 she was senior pastor of Dauphin Way United Methodist Church in Mobile, AL, for 7 years.
She came to Mobile as co-pastor with her husband, the Rev. Dr. Jeff Wilson, and became sole senior pastor in 2016 when Jeff was appointed as a district superintendent. Before that Robin was director of ministerial services in the Alabama West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church. She earlier served churches in Montgomery and Union Springs, Alabama.
Robin is a graduate of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, and earned her master of divinity from Duke Divinity School in Durham, NC.
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Robin Wilson: Rise Up
Tuesday June 16, 2020
The Rev. Robin Wilson likens Jesus's words to his disciples in Matthew 10 to Alexander Hamilton's energizing encouragement to his fellow revolutionaries from the stage musical, "Hamilton," calling them to rise up, to act for that which is most important to them. In the same way, Jesus was honest with his followers about the potential costs of following him--but tells them not to be afraid.
Robin Wilson: Rise Up
Tuesday June 20, 2017
The Rev. Robin Wilson likens Jesus' words to his disciples in Matthew 10 to Alexander Hamilton's energizing encouragement to his fellow revolutionaries from the stage musical, "Hamilton," calling them to rise up, to act for that which is most important to them. In the same way, Jesus was honest with his followers about the potential costs of following him--but tells them not to be afraid.
Robin Wilson: The Future Harvest
Tuesday June 13, 2017
The willingness of the first disciples to take a risk reminds us that we too can risk ourselves to look upon others without fear, and with love and compassion, says the Rev. Robin Wilson. Those first harvesters remind us that modern-day disciples are also sent to go into the fields and work.
For Such a Time as This
Tuesday July 29, 2014
The Rev. Robin Wilson characterizes Esther as one "believed in her God while existing in a world that seemed faithless." As Esther courageously stood up for her people despite the threat of death, we can learn from her example in listening to Mordecai and stepping out in faith.