From blue to red: Iowans find the gospel to be mightier than the ballot

[Zephyr]

From blue to red: Iowans find the gospel to be mightier than the ballot

Over the last six years, Iowa has undergone a dramatic political conversion from blue to bright red. AFN spoke with a long-time ministry leader there about the change.

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Vander Plaats explains The Family Leader started pouring resources into the Great Commission, helping plant the gospel in communities and building up spiritual leaders.


"Instead of asking the Church to team with us on our political mission, we're [asking] How can we team with the Church in the Great Commission? The ripple effect has got to be a timeless voice to a culture," says the ministry leader.


Spirit-led Christians in Iowa started running for school boards, county commissions, state legislature seats, and even the governor's race.

 

[Andiamo]

I'm hoping they aren't doing this with the wrong motivating reason in their hearts. We should be spreading the gospel to see souls saved, not for a political or even a societal agenda. However, societal and political changes are a nice bonus.

 

[Zephyr]

I'm hoping they aren't doing this with the wrong motivating reason in their hearts. We should be spreading the gospel to see souls saved, not for a political or even a societal agenda. However, societal and political changes are a nice bonus.

I am certain that they are trying to protect the children and hold back the increasing depravity we see all around us. If good people don't run for office, that leaves bad people to do whatever they please. Case in point, California.