Even amid the coronavirus crisis, The FAMiLY Leader’s Bob Vander Plaats and Greg Baker have encouraging news. Not only is God calling us back to prayer, but He’s also inspiring […]
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Call to prayer: Revival amid COVID
The virus crisis is an incredible opportunity for the Church of Jesus Christ. In this brief discussion, Bob Vander Plaats, author of “If 7:14” and president and CEO of The […]
COVID-19 video update: Churches respond
The FAMiLY Leader’s Bob Vander Plaats and Greg Baker offer an encouraging update on a call with Vice President Pence, a call with U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, and encouraging news […]
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst talks to Iowa pastors
On Thursday, April 2, Iowa’s U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst joined over 250 Iowa pastors in a conference call coordinated by The FAMiLY Leader Foundation. The call included encouragement, prayer, answering […]
Gov. Reynolds talks COVID-19 with pastors
On Tuesday, March 23, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds joined over 230 Iowa pastors in a conference call coordinated by The FAMiLY Leader Foundation. The call included encouragement, prayer, questions, and […]
COVID-19 news: TFL, Church partnerships rally to respond
Blood drives, food banks, child care – all across Iowa, churches are working in partnership with the government to meet the most pressing practical needs of people impacted by the […]
Devotional: What our leaders need most right now
The FAMiLY Leader’s Vice President of Church Engagement Greg Baker meets daily to counsel and pray with legislators and governors. In this video devotional, Greg shares from God’s Word what […]
TFL joins fight to combat COVID-19 crisis
Who could have foreseen just a short time ago, when employers – including The FAMiLY Leader and the Iowa Legislature – sent employees to work from home during the COVID-19 […]
Even in pandemic, a hopeful ‘new normal’
The following commentary by Bob Vander Plaats was first published in the Des Moines Register. The coronavirus has profoundly shaken my daily routines, like it has for many of us. […]
TFL’s Capitol Connection: An update from home, Church, AND government
“Social distancing” is keeping many Americans apart today, including the staff of The FAMiLY Leader! So instead of the usual “TFL’s Capitol Connection” video that our team produces each Friday, […]
Coronavirus: Now is the time for the Church to step up
The FAMiLY Leader has been a trailblazer in forging biblical – and constitutional – cooperation between local governments and local churches. Both of God’s institutions, when they work together in […]
TFL’S Capitol Connection Special Edition: Legislature suspended
The Iowa Legislature will be suspended for 30 days as a safety precaution during the coronavirus pandemic. The FAMiLY Leader’s Bob Vander Plaats, Chuck Hurley, and Danny Carroll break down […]