Speaking at the Ibero-American Congress for Life and Family, Travis Weber, attorney and vice president for Policy and Government Affairs at the Family Research Council (FRC), emphasized that “the restoration of God’s design for family and human dignity is urgent” amid today’s moral and cultural chaos.
The Family Research Council is a Christian organization based in Washington, D.C., founded more than 40 years ago to promote the principles of faith, family, and freedom in U.S. public life. Weber leads the FRC’s team that monitors and engages in federal policy from a biblical perspective. In recent years, he has worked in partnership with Latin American leaders to strengthen a united pro-life and pro-family front.
In Montevideo, Weber greeted attendees on behalf of the Christian community in the United States, stressing that his participation in the Congress was not the result of an institutional strategy but a direct prompting from the Holy Spirit. “We weren’t seeking connections—this was something the Lord placed on my heart when José González [advisor to the Congress for Life and Family] came to our office and spoke to us about the cry of Latin America,” he said.
Unity of purpose and biblical foundation
In his address, Weber argued that cooperation among Christian organizations must be grounded in clear objectives, proposing one essential aim: to proclaim what God declared from the beginning. Citing Genesis 1 and 2, he reminded the audience that God created man and woman in His image, instituted marriage, and established a divine structure for the family.
“These foundations are under attack as never before in history. But we must declare that the Word of God is eternal, perfect, and sufficient truth,” Weber said. He also warned that Christian activism must depend on the power of the Holy Spirit rather than human strategies. “If we operate in our own strength, we will not succeed. We want pro-life laws and an end to gender ideology, but above all, we want to see the advance of the Kingdom of God,” he said.
Spiritual healing and relationship with the Father
A central focus of his message was the importance of emotional and spiritual healing within Christian leaders themselves. “Before we talk about healthy family relationships, we must be healthy in our relationship with our heavenly Father. Only from that place can we influence others with integrity,” he said.
Weber shared his personal testimony, explaining how an experience of spiritual renewal deepened his dependence on the Holy Spirit. “I was already a Christian, already working for the family, but the Lord took me to a new level of communion. He transformed me, and it changed every part of my life,” he recounted.
He added that this internal healing must be reflected in how believers pass on their values to the next generation. “We cannot simply pass along our customs or practices. We must pass on God’s vision, not our incomplete versions of it,” he warned.
Restoration, governance, and public witness
Throughout his message, Weber emphasized that the restoration of the family must reach every level of society, including government structures. “The world needs this restoration. Many are seeking answers but remain in darkness. Our proclamation must be comprehensive: Jesus saves, but He also restores, transforms, and establishes His Kingdom in every area of life,” he said.
In line with the vision of the Congress, he highlighted three essential pillars for Christian action today: generational transfer, unity, and spiritual healing. “Only with restored hearts can we impact society with the truth of the Gospel. We must live what we preach to be an authentic witness at every level,” he concluded.
Weber was one of several international speakers at the Congress, held the past week in the Uruguayan capital. The event brought together political, social, and religious leaders from across Ibero-America with the goal of articulating a common agenda in defense of life, the family, religious freedom, and human dignity.
Originally published by Diario Cristiano, Christian Daily International's Spanish edition.
