Holt, Beverley

1941- . After teacher training, Scripture Union work in high schools, training at the Bible College of N.Z. and a youth pastorate, Beverley Holt had a dynamic and lengthy period as Youth Director for the Baptist Union 1973-1989. During that time there was a mushrooming of youth pastors in local churches and of regional youth directors and an emphasis on experiential learning. She has since established a residential retreat centre at Piha, Auckland, and become a spiritual director, aiming at integrating spirituality, psychology, feminism and Christianity.