INDUCTION - KARINA WOOD
Rotarian Gordon Curran introduced Major Karina Wood for induction as a member of the Rotary Club of Warrnambool
Major Karina Wood, with husband Major Peter, share the role of Corps Officer (Senior Pastors) of the Salvation Army in Warrnambool. Karina and Peter took up this position in January this year after serving 10 years with The Salvation Army in Darwin, NT. Karina has been a Salvation Army officer for 25 years and had roles in Church leadership, chaplaincy, administration, and Youth and Children’s ministry.
A life-long learner, Karina completed a counselling degree a few years ago and is currently studying for a Master in Ministry. She enjoys study as it stretches the mind, challenges her thinking, and resources her ministry.
Together, Karina and Peter, with their three children, have served in four states and territories from East to West and North to South of the country and have lived in 10 different houses in the past 24 years of married life. Only their youngest, Kirsten, is living with them here in Warrnambool. Two sons live in Canberra and Darwin.
Karina comes to Rotary with a desire to get to know, love, and serve the community of Warrnambool. She is very grateful for this opportunity and for the warm welcome she has received . Karina Wood will be a most worthy and contributing member of the Warrnambool Rotary Club, and will be classified as Minister of Religion - Salvation Army, and her mentor will be Ian Sharman.