Val is a partner in ministry with her husband Ian Byrd, lead pastor of Church of the Rock Calgary and team leader of Life Links International, often travelling with him to encourage and strengthen churches and leaders. 

She is the proud mother of four sons, three lovely daughters in law and a gramma to four wonderful grandchildren. 

Val is an articulate and down to earth speaker and has a desire for women to realize their great worth and attain their true potential, experiencing an ongoing overcoming  life.