Hi! My name is Verlan Van Ee. Now, I know that’s a bit of an odd name, but it’s really not so difficult to learn or understand. Think of the state of Vermont: “the green (ver) mountain (mont) state”. So Verlan must relate to “green land.” Green is my favorite color and I was born and raised in the green farmlands of the Midwest. My life’s journey began in 1958 with that seed of adventure God planted in “a place to grow” called Iowa. I’ve been growing in the grace and knowledge of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ ever since and I am grateful to be a pastor/missionary at work in the fields of God’s Harvest. The signature scripture I have most recently underlined with green pen in my green covered Bible is John 15:16 “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit – fruit that will last.” That’s the verse God has given me to go and grow into here in my most recent field assignment: Fox Lake, WI. |
My Family
My very first field assignment is the fruitful family with which God has blessed me: my wonderful supportive wife Becky (Smit) Van Ee and a quiver full of children – Noelle (1984), Nathan (1986), Nicholas (1989), Noah (1992), and Justin (1997). My family roots are in Pella, IA and Becky’s are in the Lansing/Beecher, IL area. We met at Dordt College, were married in 1980 and God’s field assignments have literally brought us around the world a time or two.
We have served in churches in Illinois, Michigan, California, New York, and now Wisconsin. We also served two churches in Australia!! Yes, our family loves to travel. We believe life is an adventure and faith is a journey.
We love hiking, biking, paddling; discovering God’s good green earth and we treasure the faith growth God has granted us through a variety of ministry experiences. Our journey from living “down under” to Living Hope church in Fox Lake, WI fits our adventurer’s profile perfectly. We are excited to be in this little rural town with a church that has big dreams: “a field of dreams” just waiting to be cultivated and harvested.
Offering Living Hope
As a pastor, I strive to live out God’s big heart and brave heart for mission. I want to keep growing in my passion for God’s mission and in my compassion to God’s people. I’m thrilled that God has drafted me to be a player on the LHC team. It’s a passionate and adventuresome bunch! And why not?? We’ve got the greatest offer on planet earth: Living Hope through Jesus Christ.
Join us in Living Life to the Full: Hopeful, Joyful, Fruitful!! |
