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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> |
==Radio ministries== | ==Radio ministries== | ||
Present-day radio ministries of Focus on the Family include a show hosted by Dr. Dobson himself, entitled ''Focus on the Family.'' | Present-day radio ministries of Focus on the Family include a show hosted by Dr. Dobson himself, entitled ''Focus on the Family.'' | ||
Revision as of 14:00, June 20, 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, Adventures in Odyssey will set a record for being the longest-running weekly drama with a consistent character cast,[4] passing the television program 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