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'''Focus on the Family''' is a nonprofit organization founded in 1977<ref>[http://www.focusonthefamily.com/aboutus/A000000993.cfm Focus on the Family Historical Timeline]. Focus on the Family. Retrieved 28 January 2008.</ref> by psychologist Dr. [[James Dobson]] whose focus is to "[defend] the God-ordained institution of the family and [promote] biblical truths worldwide."<ref>[http://www.focusonthefamily.com/aboutus/A000000408.cfm Our Mission, Vision, and Guiding Principles]. Focus on the Family. Retrieved 28 January 2008.</ref> The organization manages many different ministries, including periodicals aimed at a variety of audiences, several radio ministries, an educational institute, and community-focused programs.<ref>[http://www.family.org/ministries/ Ministries Index]. Focus on the Family. Retrieved 29 January 2008</ref> | '''Focus on the Family''' is a nonprofit organization founded in 1977<ref>[http://www.focusonthefamily.com/aboutus/A000000993.cfm Focus on the Family Historical Timeline]. Focus on the Family. Retrieved 28 January 2008.</ref> by psychologist Dr. [[James Dobson]] whose focus is to "[defend] the God-ordained institution of the family and [promote] biblical truths worldwide."<ref>[http://www.focusonthefamily.com/aboutus/A000000408.cfm Our Mission, Vision, and Guiding Principles]. Focus on the Family. Retrieved 28 January 2008.</ref> The organization manages many different ministries, including periodicals aimed at a variety of audiences, several radio ministries, an educational institute, and community-focused programs.<ref>[http://www.family.org/ministries/ Ministries Index]. Focus on the Family. Retrieved 29 January 2008</ref> | ||
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| + | Present-day radio ministries of Focus on the Family include a show hosted by Dr. Dobson himself, entitled ''Focus on the Family.'' | ||
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| + | In 1987, the organization launched a series of fictional radio dramas aimed at youth. This show, [[Adventures in Odyssey]], has now aired continuously for over twenty years. In March of 2008, it will set a record for being the longest-running weekly drama with a consistent character cast.<ref>[http://www.whitsend.org/20/popup.html Adventures in Odyssey - Celebrating 20 Years!]. Focus on the Family. Retrieved 29 January 2008.</ref> (passing Gunsmoke, which ran for 633 episodes<ref>[http://tv.msn.com/tv/series/Gunsmoke Gunsmoke - Series Overview]. Microsoft Corporation. Retrieved 29 January 2008</ref>) | ||
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Revision as of 00:00, January 30, 2008
Focus on the Family is a nonprofit organization founded in 1977[1] by psychologist Dr. James Dobson whose focus is to "[defend] the God-ordained institution of the family and [promote] biblical truths worldwide."[2] The organization manages many different ministries, including periodicals aimed at a variety of audiences, several radio ministries, an educational institute, and community-focused programs.[3]
Radio ministries
Present-day radio ministries of Focus on the Family include a show hosted by Dr. Dobson himself, entitled Focus on the Family.
In 1987, the organization launched a series of fictional radio dramas aimed at youth. This show, Adventures in Odyssey, has now aired continuously for over twenty years. In March of 2008, it will set a record for being the longest-running weekly drama with a consistent character cast.[4] (passing Gunsmoke, which ran for 633 episodes[5])
References
- ↑ Focus on the Family Historical Timeline. Focus on the Family. Retrieved 28 January 2008.
- ↑ Our Mission, Vision, and Guiding Principles. Focus on the Family. Retrieved 28 January 2008.
- ↑ Ministries Index. Focus on the Family. Retrieved 29 January 2008
- ↑ Adventures in Odyssey - Celebrating 20 Years!. Focus on the Family. Retrieved 29 January 2008.
- ↑ Gunsmoke - Series Overview. Microsoft Corporation. Retrieved 29 January 2008