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Dan Van Veen
Dan Van Veen is news editor of AG News. Prior to transitioning to AG News in 2001, Van Veen served as managing editor of AG U.S. Missions American Horizon magazine for five years. He attends Central Assembly of God in Springfield, Missouri, where he and his wife, Lori, teach preschool Sunday School and 4- and 5-year-old Rainbows boys and girls on Wednesdays.
Trinity Church of Cedar Hill Wins 2025 National Bible Quiz Championship
Trinity Church's Trinity One team claimed top honors in a tightly contested championship bracket at the 2025 Bible Quiz National Championship.
Jul 08, 2025 , By Dan Van Veen
Impact JBQ Claims 2025 Junior Bible Quiz National Festival Title
Impact JBQ from Nixa, Missouri, became the 2025 Junior Bible Quiz National Festival champions, compiling an 8-1 record in the Level 1 championship bracket.
Jul 01, 2025 , By Dan Van Veen
Long Distance Role Model
When Navarre First Assembly welcomed Akok Chan into their congregation, little did they know that this humble 16-year-old from Sudan would end up impacting their lives as much as they impacted his.
Jun 16, 2025 , By Dan Van Veen
Lost and Found: The Rest of the Story — Part 3
Despite her miraculous rescue, there's much more to the Emily Hollis story that parents, grandparents, pastors, and other church leaders need to know — and respond to.
Jun 11, 2025 , By Dan Van Veen
Lost and Found: Responding to God's Voice — Part 2
Twelve-year-old Emily Hollis was missing and her parents were desperately trying to find her for days, but God was already at work preparing a stranger to be the answer to countless prayers.
Jun 10, 2025 , By Dan Van Veen
Lost and Found: The Disappearance of Emily Hollis — Part 1
Kiel and Autumn Hollis did their best to help their daughter improve her self-esteem, but unknown to them, Emily was being groomed on social media to be trafficked.
Jun 09, 2025 , By Dan Van Veen
Convoy, Churches Responding to Needs of Tornado Victims
Convoy of Hope has partnered with several Assemblies of God churches to provide aid to tornado victims in St. Louis and western Kentucky.
May 19, 2025 , By Dan Van Veen
Fire Destroys First Assembly in Newton, Texas
The day before Easter, a fire swept through First Assembly of God in Newton, Texas, leaving the building in ashes.
May 05, 2025 , By Dan Van Veen
Churches Encouraged to Celebrate Seniors During Month of May
AG Senior Adult Ministries Director Bob Cook urges churches to acknowledge the significant contributions of their senior adults and recognize their vital role in the the church's overall health.
Apr 23, 2025 , By Dan Van Veen
Wyoming Ministry Network Elects Nicole Heidt as Superintendent
Nicole Heidt becomes the first women in the history of the Assemblies of God to be elected as superintendent of a district or network.
Apr 11, 2025 , By Dan Van Veen
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