Dr. Dobson proposed 7 years ago that he begin the process of transferring leadership of Focus on the Family to others. This was a wise and gracious thing to do, and ensured that Focus on the Family would continue as a ministry to families after his death. To say that the board of directors dishonored Dr. Dobson by giving him the boot is a gross and irresponsible misrepresentation.
Pastor Hutcherson wrote that he is "the only one who has talked to both sides -- Dr. James Dobson and Jim Daly, the new president of Focus on the Family." That's just not true; lots of people have talked to "both sides." And if it were true, why does he not report what he learned from his conversations? Instead, he simply demeans Focus leadership without providing any facts.
Pastor Hutcherson wrote that the Super Bowl commercial "said nothing." No, it said a lot, and has resulted in women changing their minds about abortions, and people coming to a new appreciation for the ministry of Focus on the Family.
Pastor Hutcherson wrote, "I am not very happy with the new, progressive, 'loving' leadership at Focus on the Family." Huh? "Progressive"? What's that mean?
Pastor Hutcherson wrote that the name of the daily radio program has been "the James Dobson radio program, not the Focus on the Family radio program." Not true. The daily broadcast is indeed called "Focus on the Family," and has been for decades.
Pastor Hutcherson concluded that "We are called to be the salt of the earth, a beacon, and we are warned not to hide our light under a bushel. Focus on the Family's light is not only under a bushel, it's under a cloud." Huh? Focus on the Family is not ashamed of the gospel, or of its power to change lives.
I'm puzzled that Pastor Hutcherson wrote this ignorant diatribe, and disappointed that WorldNetDaily has published it and promoted it in their latest newsletter.
There has been a problem with Focus for years now. I have no views about the circumstances of Dobson’s departure, but it is clear that in recent years Focus has had the problem that Hutcherson described.
I am saying this from personal experience and the experience of people I know who have dealt with Focus.
I am glad to hear that Dobson is starting a new radio program.
Well if everything is just hunky-dorey, why is James Dobson having to start his own radio program?
LOL. What a humble guy. How petty.
Unless you knew the back-story, the Super Bowl ad did say nothing.
“I think that Focus does have a new focus; an image change designed to make them accepted and well-liked rather than standing for righteousness in an unrighteous society.”
I think they got the idea from the GOP....didn’t work out too good for them as I recall.