A Christian student group at the University of Iowa won a victory for religious liberty in federal court on Wednesday, Feb. 6. In the fall of 2017, The University kicked […]
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Iowa ‘Life Amendment’ takes first step
An effort to amend the Iowa Constitution on abortion passed its first hurdle today. A subcommittee of the Iowa Senate State Government Committee met Wednesday, Feb. 6, to consider an […]
TFL’s Capitol Connection: A constitutional amendment on abortion!
This coming week at the Iowa Capitol, the fight begins for a constitutional amendment declaring there is NO right to abortion in our state constitution and NO requirement that taxpayers […]
TFL’s Capitol Connection: Hope for Heartbeat!
The FAMiLY LEADER’s President and CEO Bob Vander Plaats sits down with TFL Chief Counsel Chuck Hurley and TFL Senior Policy Advisor Danny Carroll in this week’s edition of TFL’s […]
Heartbeat law struck down by county judge
Polk County District Judge Michael Huppert released his ruling Tuesday, siding with Planned Parenthood to block Iowa’s nation-leading Heartbeat Law. His decision relied heavily on an Iowa Supreme Court ruling […]
God’s incredible favor at the Capitol
“God is working in Des Moines, and – wow – we get to be a part of it!” As the Church Ambassador Network begins another year of ministry at the […]
TFL’s Capitol Connection: Governor’s Condition of the State
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 […]
Iowa pastor blesses community ‘from conception to last breath’
by Daniel Sunne Pastor Ricky Rohrig Sr. of Crossroads Community Church in Red Oak, Iowa, told The FAMiLY LEADER why his heart was drawn to serving women in crisis pregnancies: […]
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, […]