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Community Impact

We believe the Christian has a biblical responsibility to both society and our fellow man – seeking not only a government that treats others with justice and mercy, but also the opportunity to actively love our neighbors, all according to Scripture’s principles and precepts. We support, therefore, a variety of policies and initiatives that bear tangible impact on our neighbors, communities, and culture.

TFL visits crisis at U.S./Mexico border

In December 2022, The FAMiLY Leader’s Executive Vice President Greg Baker had an incredible opportunity to travel to the U.S.-Mexican border with 11 other Church ... read more ›

The FAMiLY Leader celebrates 25 years!

On Saturday, Oct. 30, The FAMiLY Leader celebrated 25 years of ministry! Over 500 pastors, friends, and supporters – as well as current and former ... read more ›

Iowa Legislature's special session has special, life-saving goal

On Oct. 5, the Iowa Legislature will reconvene in special session to work on redrawing the district lines for Iowa elections … and to save ... read more ›
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Education

We believe that parents are entrusted by God with directing the upbringing and education of their children. We believe that parents from all socio-economic backgrounds should be able to choose the type of education, whether public or private, religious or home schooling, that reflects their values and the needs of their children.

Iowa signs school choice into law! But what does it mean for parents?

Des Moines, IOWA – The Iowa Capitol Rotunda overflowed with nearly 300 people and multiple standing ovations on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, to witness Iowa ... read more ›

VIDEO: TFL team reacts to Gov. Reynolds’ Condition of the State Address

Des Moines, IOWA – The FAMiLY Leader was on hand to witness Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ Condition of the State address on Tuesday, Jan. 10, ... read more ›

TFL's Capitol Connection, Week 16: TFL exposes Iowa schools, makes national news

The FAMiLY Leader has had a busy week – delivering an announcement about the FAMiLY Leadership Summit that made national news, and exposing an Iowa ... read more ›
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Exclusive video: VP Mike Pence visits TFL, talks national issues

URBANDALE, Iowa – Former Vice President Mike Pence visited the Iowa headquarters of The FAMiLY Leader on Tuesday, May 23, to discuss some of the ... read more ›

PHOTOS: Iowans celebrate Inauguration Week with praise, prayer

Des Moines, IOWA – The opening days of Iowa’s Legislative Session are surrounded with many events, including our elected leaders taking the oaths of office, ... read more ›

VIDEO: TFL team reacts to Gov. Reynolds’ Condition of the State Address

Des Moines, IOWA – The FAMiLY Leader was on hand to witness Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ Condition of the State address on Tuesday, Jan. 10, ... read more ›
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Life

We believe that human life is of inestimable worth and significance from conception to natural death. This reverence for the sanctity of life obligates us to actively support public policy that protects innocent life, including opposition to abortion, physician-assisted suicide, and euthanasia.

LISTEN: Bob Vander Plaats joins Dr. James Dobson to discuss Light From Lucas: Lessons in Faith from a Fragile Life

Listen below as Dr. James Dobson discusses Light From Lucas: Lessons in Faith from a Fragile Life, Second Edition, with The FAMiLY Leader’s President and ... read more ›

Iowa Supreme Court considers reinstating Heartbeat Law

DES MOINES, Iowa – On Tuesday morning, April 11, 2023, a monumental spiritual and legal battle was fought at the Iowa State Supreme Court that ... read more ›

Heartbeat update: 62 legislators join TFL Supreme Court brief to save babies

DES MOINES, Iowa – On Monday, Feb. 20, The FAMiLY Leader filed an amicus – or “friend of the court” – brief with the Iowa ... read more ›
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Marriage & Sexuality

We believe human sexuality to be God’s gift to us, designed and intended for our good within the bond of a committed, lifelong marriage between a man and woman. We support public policy that benefits families and encourages individuals toward healthy, biblical marriages; and we oppose policy that encourages individuals to pursue alternate means of sexual expression or fulfillment, including, but not limited to fornication, pornography, prostitution, adultery, homosexuality, and transgenderism.

Iowa Legislature passes Help Not Harm

DES MOINES, Iowa – On Wednesday, March 8, the Iowa House of Representatives passed SF538, known as the “Help Not Harm” bill, which protects children ... read more ›

TFL files brief in free speech Supreme Court case

On Monday, Dec. 5, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, to decide whether the government can force a ... read more ›

U.S. Senate passes (Dis)Respect for Marriage Act

The U.S. Senate voted 61-36 on Tuesday, Nov. 29, to pass an amended version of HR8404, the so-called “Respect for Marriage Act.” Iowa Sen. Chuck ... read more ›
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Religious Liberty

We believe every individual is responsible before God in matters of faith and conscience, and thus we affirm a God-given right to free exercise of religion, both for individuals and organizations. We support policy that ensures faith can be freely exercised and acted upon without fear of unjust government interference, not only within personal or church life, but also in the public sphere.

VIDEO: National Day of Prayer at Iowa Capitol

DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa Capitol Rotunda was filled with the sounds of prayer and songs of praise on Thursday, May, 4, as The ... read more ›

TFL files brief in free speech Supreme Court case

On Monday, Dec. 5, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, to decide whether the government can force a ... read more ›

WATCH: Bob Vander Plaats tells Steve Deace Iowans must act NOW

URBANDALE, Iowa – The FAMiLY Leader President and CEO Bob Vander Plaats appeared on a special “Overtime” segment of BlazeTV’s The Steve Deace Show on ... read more ›
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Restoring Civility

We believe every person – regardless of their physical traits or political or personal opinion – is made in the image of God and deserves to be treated as such, with courtesy, respect, and dignity. We endeavor, therefore, to exemplify the biblical mandate that Christians “speak the truth in love”; we resist bitter, partisan division, seeking instead ways to work toward God-honoring policy regardless of political party; and we encourage mutually honoring discussion between people of diverse and even opposing viewpoints.

Man of God: Martin Luther King Jr.

Commentary by Greg Baker Cultural transformation does not come through winning arguments, legal battles, or elections. It does not come through hateful rhetoric or violence. ... read more ›

Queen Elizabeth II: An inspiring example that must carry on

Commentary by Greg Baker I have long admired the British monarchy and was so sad to hear the news of the death of Queen Elizabeth ... read more ›

VIDEO: Bob Vander Plaats denounces lawmaker's obscene gesture

Des Moines, IOWA – The FAMiLY Leader President and CEO Bob Vander Plaats took to Twitter Wednesday to denounce Iowa State Rep. Bobby Kaufmann’s obscene ... read more ›
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