Families Flourish

The Family: God's Design for Society

The family is the foundational institution that God established for human flourishing. When families are strong, communities are strong. When families honor God's design, society reflects His order and purpose. At City Elders, we are committed to protecting, strengthening, and promoting the biblical model of family.

God's Design for the Family

Marriage: One Man, One Woman

God created marriage as a sacred covenant between one man and one woman. This union reflects the relationship between Christ and His church and provides the stable foundation for raising children. We stand firm on this biblical truth, regardless of cultural pressures to redefine marriage.

Parental Authority and Responsibility

Parents have the God-given responsibility to raise their children in the fear and admonition of the Lord. This includes teaching biblical values, providing moral guidance, and protecting children from harmful influences. We support parents' rights to direct their children's education and upbringing according to their faith.

Children: A Heritage from the Lord

Children are a blessing from God, and families flourish when children are raised to know and serve the Lord. We oppose any agenda that seeks to undermine parental authority, confuse children about their God-given identity, or expose them to harmful ideologies.

Protecting Families from Harmful Agendas

Gender Ideology

We stand against ideologies that deny God's design for male and female. Children should be protected from being taught that they can choose or change their gender, as this contradicts God's creation and causes lasting harm.

Sexualization of Children

We oppose any attempt to sexualize children through education, media, or entertainment. Children deserve to be protected and allowed to grow in innocence, learning about sexuality in age-appropriate ways from their parents, not from schools or activists.

Parental Rights

Parents have the fundamental right to direct their children's education, healthcare, and moral formation. We fight against any government overreach that seeks to undermine parental authority or keep parents in the dark about their children's activities.

School Board Accountability

We work to ensure that school boards are accountable to parents, not to special interest groups. This includes opposing curricula that promote anti-biblical values, critical race theory, or gender confusion. Parents must have a voice in what their children are taught.

The Impact of Strong Families

When families flourish according to God's design, the benefits extend throughout society. Children raised in stable, two-parent homes are more likely to succeed academically, avoid crime, and contribute positively to their communities. Strong families create strong communities, and strong communities create a strong nation.

Conversely, when the family is weakened or redefined, society suffers. We see the consequences in increased crime, poverty, mental health issues, and social breakdown. This is why protecting and strengthening the family is not just a personal concern—it is essential for the health of our nation.