by Greg Baker Iowa’s recent “derecho” storm – and, more specifically, the way Iowans have responded to it – reminds me of what makes this coastless state in the Heartland […]
Church Ambassador Network
Tony Evans on racial unrest: ‘This is a divine moment for ecclesiological reset’
On Thursday, June 18, The FAMiLY Leader welcomed leaders of sister state organizations from around the country to a Zoom meeting on racial reconciliation with Dr. Tony Evans of Oak […]
States find unexpected partner in COVID response: Churches
Overburdened government agencies in several states found an unexpected partner in formulating their COVID-19 response, thanks in part to a unique model of church-government cooperation that began only a few […]
Des Moines police, pastors kneel together in prayer
DES MOINES, Iowa – On Monday evening, June 1, over 100 pastors, religious, community, and government leaders met on the steps of the Des Moines Police Department to pray for […]
Governor’s press conference highlights church response
The FAMiLY Leader’s Vice President of Church Engagement Greg Baker joined Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds by invitation for her daily live press conference on Friday, May 1. Baker shared an […]
VIDEO: Iowa opens, but what about churches?
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has defended religious liberty and issued a new proclamation about opening churches. But with liberty comes responsibility. TFL’s Bob Vander Plaats and Greg Baker discuss how […]
Guidelines and recommendations for reopening churches
Pastor Equipping Webinar: Criminal justice reform
“Church and Government: How can my church advocate for justice reform and why does it matter?” Do you have questions about what the Christian response to crime and over-incarceration in […]
Pastor Equipping Webinar: Mental health
When roughly one out of every five adults in America is struggling with mental health issues, it has become clear that churches need to understand how mental health impacts their […]
Pastor Equipping Webinar: Human Trafficking Solutions
Joy Fopma with Wings of Refuge in Iowa Falls presents the startling reality of human trafficking and how churches can both combat this wickedness and bring help and hope to […]
Pastor Equipping Webinar: Combating porn in the church
How can pastors and church leaders help the people in their congregation struggling with pornography? According to a recent study, 87% of people say that no one is helping them […]
Relive the 2019 Holy Week Service at Iowa Capitol
The 2019 Holy Week Service at the Iowa Capitol was held Monday, April 15. The annual service allows the community to bless elected officials and Capitol staff by providing a […]