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SUMMIT 2026 WAS ONE TO REMEMBER.

Take a look back at the highlights from this year’s Summit.

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Biblically Engaging Government to Transform America

We don’t ask churches to get political, but to get biblical, in engaging with government.
Bob Vander PlaatsPresident & CEO, The FAMiLY Leader

America needs another way

America is sprinting away from the heart of God, and our children too often pay the price. But getting political is not the answer. Yelling and shouting at one another won’t fix this. America needs another way.

There is hope

Jesus Christ established the Church as His vehicle for cultural change. And The FAMiLY Leader is empowering the Church at the intersection of faith, family, and government—to transform the heart of America.

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Our Plan

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iNSPIRE THE CHURCH

to engage with government as a missions field to transform lives and transform culture

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iMPACT ELECTIONS

by lifting up officials who serve God and the people, understanding their role as ministers in God’s institution of government

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iNFLUENCE POLICY

by advocating for righteousness in government, bringing the timeless voice of God’s Word to family-impacting issues

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iGNITE PARTNERSHIPS

that empower the Church and government to work together in more holistic solutions to community needs

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Policy Wins

Preserving families and keeping children from foster placement by permitting Christian ministries to step in during family crises
Protecting preborn babies from the moment their hearts begin to beat, and supporting their mothers with tangible aid through pregnancy and beyond
Giving parents true educational choice and the ability to send their children to their best learning environment
Repeatedly blocking the expansion of predatory, pay-day loans that destroy family finances
Restoring religious liberty protections for businesses and individuals, so people are free to live out their faith without fear of government persecution

Key Partnerships

I’ve personally witnessed the impact of The FAMiLY Leader’s model in Iowa. Elections are impacted, best policies are enacted, and officials are blessed and encouraged when the Church is authentically engaged. I cheer on this proven model, and I hope it is embraced and enacted in every state.
Kim ReynoldsIowa Governor

The FAMiLY Leader’s ministry model represents the right, biblical approach to engage the Church and Church leaders. Pastors tell me repeatedly they want nothing to do with policy and politics, but you can’t argue against the model’s principles, aim, and calling.
Cathi HerrodCenter for Arizona Policy

We are grateful for the opportunities God has given us to minister to and partner with government officials in Indiana. Those conversations have led to ongoing church-state partnerships on key community problems such as foster care, the drug crisis, and mental health. We were also blessed by a number of opportunities to share Scripture with and encourage legislators during an especially tense legislative session.
Josh HershbergerIndiana Family Institute

Articles

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Articles Elections & Policy

October 7, 2026

Mississippi River Church-State Partnership Tour

Explore the Mississippi River Church-State Partnership Tour and how Iowa churches, ministry leaders, and government…

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Articles Church Ambassador Network

October 6, 2026

Church Ambassador Network: Equipping Texas Churches to Engage Government

The Church Ambassador Network of Texas prepares congregations to honor God with their vote.

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Articles Elections & Policy

October 5, 2026

Impact the 2026 Election: Defending Iowa Families & Marriage

The FAMiLY Leader urges Iowa Christians to get educated and vote in the November 3…

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