Miatta Wilson – Enrich Educator of the Year 2025

Miatta Wilson has dedicated her life to inclusive Christian formation that connects individuals, links disciples to resources, and empowers all ages for leadership and service. Since 2021, Miatta has worked for the Office of Christian Formation at the Presbyterian Mission Agency, PC(USA). She is instrumental in resourcing, connecting, and equipping leaders to foster Christian Formation in their faith communities.

Before joining the Office of Christian Formation, Miatta served as the Director of Children’s Ministries at First Presbyterian Church in Dallas, Texas, for thirteen years. Her journey in Dallas began in 1991 when she took on the role of Educator at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, a position she held for sixteen years.

Miatta is deeply committed to camp, mission, and intergenerational experiences that enrich Christian Formation. She has directed multiple intergenerational mission trips and pioneered an elementary day camp at a Presbyterian Continuing Care Community. For over 25 years, Miatta has been a cornerstone in organizing the Grace Presbytery Kidquake Elementary Camp weekends, and she supports Camp Gilmont’s ministries in various ways.

Miatta earned a B.A. in Theatre with a Minor in Religion from the College of Wooster in Ohio in 1988. After graduation, Miatta served as a VIM (a precursor to Young Adult Volunteers) on the Oregon Coast. Miatta holds a Master’s degree from the Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, Virginia, now Union Presbyterian Seminary, and she is a certified Christian Educator.

Miatta has been an active participant in the APCE annual events since the early 1990s, fostering enduring and new friendships. She loved being co-leader of the 2020 Little Rock event.