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

The FAMiLY Leader celebrates 25 years!

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

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?

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

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

Exclusive video: VP Mike Pence visits TFL, talks national issues

PHOTOS: Iowans celebrate Inauguration Week with praise, prayer

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

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

Iowa Supreme Court considers reinstating Heartbeat Law

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

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

TFL files brief in free speech Supreme Court case

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

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

TFL files brief in free speech Supreme Court case

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

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.

Queen Elizabeth II: An inspiring example that must carry on
