Dr. James Dobson leaving Focus on the Family radio show, ministry
Monday November 2, 2009
Categories: Christian radio
Focus on the Family announced last week that Dr. James Dobson is leaving the radio show as its primary host as well the ministry he founded in 1977. In a press release, Jim Daly, the ministry's president and CEO, explains...
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The ministry that Dr. James Dobson founded in 1977 began the same year as my marriage. I have listened to his program, read his books, and used the ministries resources as I've raised my children. He has been a beloved and familiar voice of stability and consistency over the past three decades supporting and fighting for our families. I cannot say how very very deeply I am going to miss hearing that beloved voice championing for the values that we believe in as Christians. I don't know what God has planned at this transitional place for Dr. Dobson, but I believe that God is going to be doing something with him in this desperate season of our nation that will require the wisdom, dedication, and fearlessness that have been a constant in he and his wife's lives. I could not understand the rational behind his leaving at this time when the announcement was played over the radio, but I believe that it is for such a time as this.... God know the plans he has.
I WANT TO KNOW WHY DR. DOBSON WAS ASKED BY THE FOCUS BOARD TO STEP DOWN?
why was dr. dobson asked to step down?
Loretta, he wasn't asked to step down. He had planned to leave the ministry, and as stated this was part of the transition plan. He stepped down as the president a year or so ago. Nothing nefarious, just a change.
Joanne
host of the Gospel Soundcheck blog
Dr. Dobson himself stated on his radio program that he was asked by the board to step down. It was also on the Focus on the Family website in written form until they quickly took it down. Listen to Monday's (November 2nd) broadcast yourself. You will hear him say that and that he can only guess at the reason.
Thanks, K! I posted an update.
I appreciate the info! I missed that recorded message.
Joanne
host of the Gospel Soundcheck
I was raised on Dr. Dobson, and have just sent him seeking his help to help me stop loosing faith in the Christian Church. My Mom respects Dr. Dobson as much or more than any other Christian leader, and she is interested to see his response. I only started learning the truth about the 9/11 attacks last fall. It took me an entire year to get my parents to listen to me, and begin reviewing the evidence for themselves. Now that they have thoroughly and objectively taken a fresh look into all the evidence, they too are now aware of how badly we have been deceived. They now fully support my mission to find out what really happened to 2,993 of our fellow citizens that fateful September morning. My mom is very interested to see how/if Dr. Dobson will respond. Please read my open letter to Dr. Dobson and share your thoughts at.........
http://blandyland.com/?p=459
Does Christ's Church really stand for TRUTH & JUSTICE? That is the question!
Daniel Edd Bland III
www.BlandyLand.com
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