COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Religious broadcaster James Dobson will end his hosting of the “Focus on the Family” program in February, a final step of resignation from the organization he founded more than 30 years ago. The Colorado Springs ministry announced Dobson’s plans Oct. 30. Dobson resigned the presidency of the ministry in 2003 and stepped down from its board, along with his wife, Shirley, in February.
“The Bible tells us that to everything there is a season — and Dr. Dobson’s season at Focus on the Family has been remarkable,” said Jim Daly, president and CEO of the ministry. “We’re excited about continuing the work he began and following the biblical principles he’s always followed to reach today’s families.”
Focus spokesman Gary Schneeberger said in an interview the radio show will continue without Dobson, 73. But Schneeberger said the latest decision is an “emotional” one for Dobson and the board as it will mark the end of official ties Dobson has with the ministry he founded in 1977. The ministry has faced layoffs in recent years as a result of decreased donations and the changing economy. At its peak it had 1,400 staffers and it now has about 860.
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