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 […]
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’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 […]
TFL’s Capitol Connection: “Gender identity” bathrooms spark confrontation
Typically, The FAMiLY Leader’s Capitol Connection highlights bills and amendments currently being debated in the Iowa House and Senate. This week, however, it’s an old law – which placed “gender […]
TFL’s Capitol Connection: Iowans rally for Protect Life Amendment
This past week, roughly 200 Iowans gathered in the Capitol Rotunda to pray for life and passage of the Protect Life Amendment. Among those speaking was Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, […]
WATCH: Gov. Reynolds champions Protect Life Amendment
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds spoke a crowd of roughly 200 pro-life supporters at the Prayer Rally for Life at the Iowa Capitol on March 2, 2020. Chief among her topics: […]
TFL’s Capitol Connection: Public hearing on life and 2 big events coming!
This week the Protect Life Amendment was given a public hearing before a crowd of hundreds and the focused eye of TV cameras. TFL’s Bob Vander Plaats, Chuck Hurley, and […]