Focus on the Family leader James “SpongeDob” Dobson has resigned his post, according to The Associated Press:
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.
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Look for a link between FoF laying off workers at the same time as spending on Prop 8, and possible loss of tax exemption.
Americans United has a press release out now.
ever notice how in many instances these types of announcements of long serving company and organization leaders stepping down precede the entire organization going out of business?
Care to provide some examples? Focus on the Family isn’t going anywhere.
They make all their money on selling Dobson’s books and tapes.
It’s a cult of personality centered on one person.
Here’s a recent example:
http://www.postchronicle.com/r…
For that matter, how many other cults of personality still have high-profile organizations after their front man has retired or died?
they’re buying the message. Dobson can be replaced with someone else with similar views, and the cashflow will still be a tidy sum.
Pat is an outstanding and extremely well respected individual. I can’t help but think that you will see FOTF take a more reasoned approach to matters.
From Mr. Caruna:
I’ll stand by my comment.