The FAMiLY LEADER Vice President Chuck Hurley attended Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ 2019 Condition of the State address at the Iowa Capitol. Her speech sparked several notes of optimism for […]
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Pastor, ‘Come and See’ what God is doing
As another Iowa legislative session begins, Greg Baker invites pastors to discover how God is using church leaders to change the culture of the Capitol: Learn more about the Capitol […]
The challenge of our time: Restoring civility
An unexpected invitation led to an even more unexpected friendship. Now Bob Vander Plaats is continuing the legacy of restoring civility in America: Your generosity fuels The FAMiLY LEADER’s ministry […]
Merry Christmas from TFL!
Bob and Darla Vander Plaats (without Chelsea, this time) look back with gratitude on all God has done this year and wish you a very merry Christmas! As you conclude […]
Combating pornography
The Church Ambassador Network has teamed with Pastor Luke Hukee to combat pornography in the Church by working to free many people from pornography’s bondage. Check out virtual equipping meetings, […]
VIDEO RECAP: Heartbeat faces Dec. 7 hearing
Iowa’s nation-leading Heartbeat Law was in court Friday, Dec. 7, as Planned Parenthood and friends tried to get the law struck down without even a trial. The FAMiLY LEADER’s Bob […]
Heartbeat Petition: Tell the courts to protect life!
This is a historic opportunity for you and a historic moment for America. For a limited time, you can get YOUR NAME entered into the official court record, telling America’s […]
“Heartbeat” has its day in court: Dec. 7
Iowa’s Heartbeat Law faces a motion for summary judgment hearing at the Polk County Courthouse in Des Moines on Friday, Dec. 7, at 10:30 a.m. Depending on how the judge […]
‘Doing life together’: Des Moines church rethinks poverty
by Daniel Sunne (Photo: Des Moines Register) For 25 years, Phil Herman fought gang growth in the Chicago metro through social work. Caring for troubled kids from poor families, Phil […]
Bob Vander Plaats on WOI-TV: Heartbeat Law, 2018 governor’s race
The weekend prior to the 2018 mid-term election, Bob Vander Plaats appeared on WOI-TV’s “This Week in Iowa” to discuss the election, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, and the Heartbeat Law:
Pastor Equipping Webinar: Religious liberty
Continuing the monthly equipping webinars for pastors, the Church Ambassador Network hosted a webinar on religious liberty. Chuck Hurley, TFL chief counsel and ADF-allied attorney, presented on the history, current […]
How do you know how to vote on judges?
Through the years, The FAMiLY LEADER has fielded thousands of requests from friends, wondering how to vote in Iowa’s unusual judicial retention races. How DO you know whether to retain […]