When was focus on the family created

Focus on the Family moved to Colorado Springs in , followed by 11 other large evangelical ministries, sometimes called parachurches, over the next 10 years. Mark Reis, Gazette file. Focus on the Family was the largest of dozens of evangelical para-church organizations that relocated to Colorado Springs between and Starting this week, Focus is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Members of the public can attend a June 22 chapel service, or sign up for a November cruise, to mark the anniversary.

Focus on the Family timeline James Dobson publishes 'Dare to Discipline,' the first of dozens of bestselling books. Releases its first film and publishes.

Releases its first film and publishes its first book. Ministry promotes Colorado's anti-gay rights Amendment 2. Event interrupted by activists from Lesbian Avengers. Jim Daly named chief operating officer , and president and CEO Edit Close. Toggle navigation. Sections Home. Bible Coronavirus Prayer.

Subscribe Member Benefits Give a Gift. Subscribers receive full access to the archives. Featured Articles Cover Story. Like many evangelical organizations that were built in the past 50 years, Focus on the Family is attempting to thrive—and survive—past its founder. Sarah Pulliam Bailey July 1, Cover Story. James Dobson's influence, already huge, is growing. Can he keep his focus?

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