Louise Wilson
World President
Europe: Britain and Ireland Area
[Ireland, The Methodist Church in Ireland]
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World Federation of Methodist and Uniting Church Women
My Story
Louise Wilson has been involved with the WFMUCW since attending her first Area Seminar in 1998. Since then Louise has attended three European Seminars, as well as three World Assemblies and served as the Area Vice-President for Europe – Britain & Ireland from 2001 to 2006. She is a past President of the Methodist Women in Ireland and continues to serve on its General Executive. Louise is passionate about enabling others to recognize and release their gifts in God’s service and has a real desire to see the development of meaningful inter-generational relationships among women. She studied Psychology, trained as a Lecturer in Higher Education and currently works as the Training & Development Officer for the Methodist Church in Ireland. She is based in the Methodist Church in Ireland’s Theological College where she facilitates courses in Pastoral Care and Prayer Ministry and has oversight of training for Local Preachers. Louise is married to Tom and together they have a son and daughter-in-law, two daughters and three grandchildren. In her spare time she loves to travel and also enjoys baking, cooking, reading, theatre, cinema and dining out.
Sipiwe Chisvo
President Emerita
Southern and East Africa Area
[Zimbabwe, The Methodist Church in Zimbabwe]
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Patricia Petudzai Mapani
World Vice President
Southern and East Africa Area
[Zimbabwe]
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My Story
I am Patricia Petudzai Mapani, a Zimbabwean Methodist Christian, wife, mother, and grandmother, and a servant leader committed to the wellbeing and empowerment of women and girls. My faith in God has shaped both my personal journey and my service, and I hold close the words of Isaiah 60:1: “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.”
I trained in Economics at the University of Zimbabwe and have also served as an entrepreneur and business leader. In the church, I have contributed through music, outreach, resource mobilisation, and committees supporting congregational life. My commitment to women’s fellowship, empowerment, and advocacy has grown through service in the United Methodist Church in Zimbabwe and the World Federation of Methodist and Uniting Church Women. I served for eight years as Coordinator for World Federation of United Methodist Church in Zimbabwe, I was elected Area Vice President for six years and then Area President for Southern and East Africa from 2022 to 2026, working with women across 14 countries. During this time, we strengthened prayer and fellowship, supported leadership development, and advanced programmes for women and girls, including the Africa University scholarship initiative.
I am grateful for the trust placed in me and look forward to serving alongside women around the world. My hope is to help nurture unity, faith, visibility, and practical action, so that together we may bear lasting fruit and leave a legacy of hope for the next generation.
Jeanette Bouknight
World Treasurer
North America Area
[, The Methodist Church]
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Simulata Pope-Hiko
World Secretary
South Pacific Area
[Methodist Church of New Zealand]
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