Reaching Students for Christ he akonga ki nga akonga hei ara whakawhiti mo te Karaiti

Val Goold

Personal Profile

Val was born in the Waikato and is still a committed fan of Waikato rugby. She studied at Victoria University completing a BA in Economic History and then completed a BD at Laidlaw College before working as a bartender at the Wellington Parkroyal for one year! Val taught at Macleans College for four years before moving up an age group to work with university students.

Ko Tapuae o Uenuku toku maunga.  Ko Kurahaupo toku waka.  Rangitane ki Wairau toku iwi. Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa.

Val is passionate about helping people live authentic, growing, and biblically shaped lives wherever God leads them, starting with those who are at university.

Role Profile

As Head of Student Ministries, Val is responsible for key national events that happen each year. She is developing work and resources to extend student work around the country with the aim of reaching further into this unique Kiwi context and cultural melting pot.