Posted on 02/27/2009 10:08:02 AM PST by Steelfish
Dobson Resigns as Chairman of Focus on the Family
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS February 27, 2009
DENVER (AP) -- Conservative evangelical leader James Dobson has resigned as chairman of Focus on the Family but will continue to play a prominent role at the organization he founded more than three decades ago, The Associated Press has learned.
Dobson notified the board of his decision Wednesday, and the 950 employees of the Colorado Springs, Colo.-based ministry were informed Friday morning at a weekly worship service, said Jim Daly, the group's president and chief executive officer.
Dobson, 72, will continue to host Focus on the Family's flagship radio program, write a monthly newsletter and speak out on moral issues, Daly said.
Dobson's resignation as board chairman ''lessens his administrative burden'' and is the latest step in a succession plan, the group said. Dobson began relinquishing control six years ago by stepping down as president and CEO.
''One of the common errors of founder-presidents is to hold to the reins of leadership too long, thereby preventing the next generation from being prepared for executive authority,'' Dobson said in a statement. ''...
Though letting go is difficult after three decades of intensive labor, it is the wise thing to do.''
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He has fought a good fight. He deserves to spend the rest of his years following his heart and spending time with his family and grandchildren.
I actually think this is wise. It seems to me that we reach a certain age where, although we are still useful, our judgement gets inconsistent. It is probably related to exhaustion from trying to maintain a young man’s pace. Whatever the reason, best to step down at a ripe old age.
Dr Dobson was one of the few Christian Conservatives who never quit being Christian and Conservative. He had been warning of the GOPs drift to the left and dark side for years...while his counterparts were sliding left with the GOP (Pat Robertson, for example).
Hopefully there will be true Christian Conservative leaders stepping up to the forefront soon...and not the recent trend of quasi-liberals like Rick Warren and Joel Osteen
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