“The president of one of America’s most influential Evangelical organizations announced this week that Focus has officially launched a nationwide search for its next leader, marking the beginning of what is expected to be a year- to 18-month succession process ahead of the ministry’s 50th anniversary in 2027.” - CPost
“ ‘Dr. Dobson was a pioneer — a man of deep conviction whose voice shaped the way generations view faith, family and culture,’ said Gary Bauer, senior vice president of public policy at the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute, in a statement announcing Dobson’s death.” - RNS
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“At least a million students are on track nationally to take their Bibles to school on the 10th annual Bring Your Bible to School Day Oct. 5, event sponsor Focus on the Family (FOTF) told Baptist Press.” - BPNews
Former NFL quarterback Drew Brees “faced a backlash after he recorded a video promoting Bring Your Bible to School Day, which is being held Oct. 3 this year and is sponsored by Focus on the Family.” - Christian Headlines
Focus on the Family “is holding a live ultrasound viewing in response to New York’s new Reproductive Health Act and the proposed abortion bill in Virginia that would have allowed women to have an abortion while in labor.” - Christian Headlines
“Focus on the Family is defending its decision to have the Internal Revenue Service officially reclassify the Christian nonprofit as a ‘church,’ denouncing the efforts of some to ascribe ‘sinister’ intentions to the change.” CPost
Renowned evangelical leader Dr. James Dobson has joined the chorus of religious leaders opposing Obama’s new healthcare plan, insisting that he will “not bow before” the President’s “wicked regulation.” “I WILL NOT pay the surcharge for abortion services,” Dobson declares in a new column for WorldNetDaily. “So come and get me if you must, Mr. President.
On maintaining Focus’s influence—and donor base—after Dr. Dobson’s retirement: Jim Daly (Focus on the Family): “Most of Focus’s activities don’t have much to do with [Dr. James Dobson ]. Our magazines, our pregnancy resource centers, our pastor-to-pastor outreach… our abstinence and character education, none of that has his stamp on it.
