Val Gehrke

First church

St.Jo, ohio

Originally from the "east side" metro Detroit area, spent 21+ years living around the country as an active duty military family, landing in southwest Michigan. I am in full-time ministry with our student & young adult ministries at First Church of God in St. Joseph, MI. 

Passionate about walking alongside the Next Generation in discipleship as they discover more about the Character of God and begin to step into the life Jesus has called them too, loving others and being the light! 

I love the water - reading a book on the beach, white water rafting through the mountains; experimenting with sourdough; listening to music or a good podcast. 

Married to my husband Jeff for 26 years with two grown children Janelle 24 yrs (her spouse Austin, our 1st grand baby Evangeline) and our son Isaac 20yrs.