For Immediate Release
August 21, 2025
Family Policy Alliance Statement on the Passing of Dr. James Dobson
Colorado Springs, Colo. — Family Policy Alliance honors the life of our founder, Dr. James C. Dobson, who died on August 21 at the age of 89. Dr. Dobson’s legacy as a trusted advocate for faith, family, and biblical values is unmatched and his life’s work continues to shape our nation.
Dr. Dobson founded our organization in 2004 under the name Focus on the Family Action, which eventually became Family Policy Alliance. His vision was clear: to equip families with truth, empower state-level leaders, and advance a biblical worldview in public policy and elections. Through his foresight and prophetic voice, what started as a small initiative has dramatically expanded the work of a national network of state Family Policy Councils and alliances impacting legislation and public discourse across America.
Dr. Dobson’s influence extended far beyond organizational leadership. As a psychologist, broadcaster, and author, he used media and messaging to encourage millions of families. With unwavering conviction, he championed the sanctity of marriage, the dignity of life, and the importance of parental rights, principles woven into the DNA of our movement.
We are grateful for his decades of courage and leadership. His belief in the power of civic engagement and cultural renewal still inspires us. Dr. Dobson emphasized the responsibility of believers to be “salt and light” in society, and we take that charge seriously.
“Dr. Dobson was a once-in-a-generation leader whose courage to speak truth shaped the course of American family life. His vision for a movement that would defend life, marriage, and religious freedom gave birth to Family Policy Alliance, and his influence is still part of into everything we do. He not only built organizations, he built up people of faith to stand boldly for biblical values in a culture that often opposes them,” said Family Policy Alliance CEO Craig DeRoche.
“Dr. Dobson’s faith and unwavering stand for biblical truth shaped not only this organization but impacted countless families across America. As we reflect on his life and legacy, we will continue the work he began with renewed conviction and gratitude,” he added.
Family Policy Alliance remains committed to the mission he entrusted to us: advancing biblical values through civic engagement, calling on believers to pray, vote, and engage for a nation where God is honored, religious freedom flourishes, families thrive and life is cherished.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Dr. Dobson’s family and friends during this time of loss and also celebration of his life.
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Media Contact:
Robert Noland, (719) 308-2822, Media@FamilyPolicyAlliance.com
Family Policy Alliance advances biblical values through civic engagement for a nation where God is honored, religious freedom flourishes, families thrive and life is cherished.