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Christian leaders remember James Dobson for his 'innovation, fearlessness and biblical wisdom'

By Ryan Foley, Christian Post Reporter
Dr. James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family, participates in the National Day of Prayer ceremony at the White House May 3, 2007 in Washington, D.C. The program included prayers and meditations from Christian and Jewish leaders and a performance by the US Army Chorus.
Dr. James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family, participates in the National Day of Prayer ceremony at the White House May 3, 2007 in Washington, D.C. The program included prayers and meditations from Christian and Jewish leaders and a performance by the US Army Chorus. | Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

The Evangelical world is reacting after famed American Evangelical leader Dr. James Dobson died this week at the age of 89, praising his influence on countless lives and ministries. 

Dobson, known by many for hosting the "Family Talk" radio program, was also at the forefront of efforts to promote Christian values in the public square for decades. He is remembered by those who worked alongside him as a man whose "focus was always [on] the mission." 

Reactions and tributes have poured in from leading pastors, evangelists and conservative activists as they reflect on the legacy of the leader who founded the parachurch ministry Focus on the Family as well as the Christian conservative advocacy organizations Family and Family Research Council and Alliance Defending Freedom.

The following pages contain statements from Evangelical and Christian leaders mourning the passing of Dobson. 

Ryan Foley is a reporter for The Christian Post. He can be reached at: ryan.foley@christianpost.com

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