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• Focus on the Family, LGBT members speak on Boy Scout gay ban Play Video

  February 6, 2013 12:43 AM

  The national debate over the Boys Scouts of America considering a major policy change to allow openly gay leaders and scouts is heating up. On Tuesday, scouts and their families in Texas delivered a petition with more than a million signatures urging an end to the ban. They called... more »

• Civil unions bill hits close to home Play Video

  May 10, 2012 12:32 AM

  The ongoing debate over gay marriage and civil unions is hitting close to home for one Springs family. She's the daughter of same-sex partners- who have been together for 25 years- and she's calling for action from our legislators. But, her cries for equality are just as loud as conservative... more »

• Colorado closer to legalizing civil unions Play Video

  May 4, 2012 9:28 PM

  Colorado is one step closer to legalizing civil unions for same sex couples. Earlier tonight the House finance committee gave Senate Bill 2 approval: the second of three hurdles before the bill reaches the full House for a vote. The bill would grant same sex couples inheritance rights, parental... more »

• Focus and DHS encourage adoption of foster children

  November 8, 2011 2:22 PM

  Focus on the Family and the Colorado Department of Human Services are encouraging families to adopt children who are currently in foster care. At the Focus Welcome Center Tuesday morning, the Heart Gallery traveling photography exhibit was unveiled. It showcases many of the children in the Colorado foster system who... more »

• Gay rights group pressuring businesses

  August 18, 2011 4:11 PM

  DENVER (AP) - A gay rights group is trying to pressure businesses to sever links to organizations like Focus on the Family over allegations the organizations promote anti-gay hate groups. Focus vice president Gary Schneeberger says retailers should not take political stands. According to the Denver Post, gay... more »

• Focus, Indy join forces to help foster kids

  May 9, 2011 4:05 PM

  They don't always see eye to eye on issues facing the community, but when it comes to foster care, Focus on the Family and the Colorado Springs Independent say they have the same goal: improve the quality of life for the children. In a joint press conference Monday Focus... more »

• Focus on the Family survey response heats up mayoral race

  April 17, 2011 7:16 PM

  Richard Skorman and Steve Bach are fighting it out to be Colorado Springs' first strong mayor; and a tough job awaits the winner. A big part of their job will be improving the city's image following what some call negative press over the years. News First 5 helped sponsor... more »

• Focus on the Family welcomes unlikely ally

  February 13, 2011 10:59 PM

  Focus on the Family is ready to talk about abortion. "We think now's the time to do it. Now's the time to move the discussion forward in a way that hasn't happened before," says Kelly Rosati, Focus on the Family's Vice President of Community Outreach. The conservative Christian... more »

• Focus reaching out to abortion-rights advocates

  February 12, 2011 5:27 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - Focus on the Family president Jim Daly says he will reach out to abortion-rights advocates in an effort to make abortion less common. Daly's comments on his radio show Friday and reported by The Denver Post signals a shift in the ministry's strategy in... more »

• Marriage on the decline

  November 20, 2010 8:04 PM

  "I do" is becoming "I don't want to." New numbers from the Pew Research Center show a decline in marriage. They say about half of American adults are married, but in 1960 that number was closer to three-fourths; and views of the family are changing too. "Americans still... more »

• Focus on the Family to sponsor high school sexual orientation program

  November 11, 2010 6:43 PM

  DENVER (AP) - A conservative Christian group is taking up sponsorship of a high-school outreach program to talk about sexual orientation. Focus on the Family of Colorado Springs said Thursday it will take over sponsorship of the former "Day of Truth," which has been co-sponsored since 2005 by Exodus... more »

• Focus says gay groups pushing school agendas

  August 30, 2010 8:48 AM

  The Colorado Springs-based Christian group Focus on the Family is accusing national gay advocacy groups of using bullying-prevention initiatives at schools to introduce the viewpoint that homosexuality is normal. Focus on the Family education expert Candi Cushman told The Denver Post that the Christian group supports bullying prevention but... more »

• Focus on the Family will run ads on Broncos games

  August 11, 2010 11:13 AM

  Focus on the Family will run statewide ads during Denver Broncos games for the first time this season. The Colorado Springs-based family-counseling ministry attracted a lot of attention by running an ad during the Super Bowl featuring Tim Tebow, now a Broncos' rookie quarterback. Focus vice president Gary Schneeberger... more »

• Focus on the Family lays off 110 employees

  August 2, 2010 2:34 PM

  Focus on the Family has laid off 110 workers, leaving the conservative Christian group with about 750 employees. Focus spokesman Gary Schneeberger said Monday that 15 managers, including two senior executives, were among the layoffs. Most laid-off workers will still be on the payroll until Aug. 20. The... more »

• Panel discussion on homosexuality well attended

  April 12, 2010 11:46 PM

  Nearly 500 people come to Vanguard Church Monday night for a panel discussion on homosexuality. The discussion begins with six people sharing their personal stories about their struggles with sexual orientation, and the lives they lead now. The panel includes: Jayson Graves, counselor at Vanguard Church; Dara Hoffman, psychotherapist;... more »

• NCAA yanks Focus on the Family ad

  February 24, 2010 4:35 PM

  The National Collegiate Athletic Association has yanked a Focus on the Family ad from one of its Web sites. Bob Williams, an NCAA spokesman, said Wednesday the move came after some faculty and athletic directors expressed concerns that the Focus on the Family stance against gay relationships conflicted with... more »

• Focus ad pulled

  February 24, 2010 3:31 PM

  The National Collegiate Athletic Association has yanked a Focus on the Family ad from one of its Web sites. Bob Williams, an NCAA spokesman, said Wednesday the move came after some faculty and athletic directors expressed concerns that the Focus on the Family stance against gay relationships conflicted with... more »

• Focus on the Family plans Super Bowl ad

  January 16, 2010 2:20 PM

  Focus on the Family plans to air a 30-second television ad during the Super Bowl Feb. 7 featuring Florida quarterback and 2007 Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow. The Colorado Springs-based ministry describes the ad airing before and during the game as "life- and family affirming." Focus spokesman Gary Schneeberger said... more »

• Dr. Dobson's next move

  December 30, 2009 10:05 PM

  Dr. James Dobson won't be retiring when he leaves Focus on the Family in February. He's announced on his Facebook page and a webpage that he's starting a new venture. Here's part of that announcement: This is the first announcement of a brand new 30 minute daily radio program... more »

• Is it "holiday" or Christmas shopping?

  November 25, 2009 9:20 PM

  The holiday shopping season is here. Or is it Christmas shopping? Focus on the Family is starting its own campaign to remind retailers to call it Christmas. The Christian group says it bothers them when stories nix Christmas for what they call "more generic terms." The "Stand for... more »

• Evangelical leader Dr. James Dobson leaving radio show

  October 30, 2009 1:33 PM

  James Dobson, the founder and voice of conservative Christian group Focus on the Family since its inception, is leaving the organization's flagship daily radio broadcast. Focus on the Family spokesman Gary Schneeberger says Dobson will go off the air at the end of February. He said Friday it was a... more »

• Former Focus on the Family worker sentenced on sex charge

  October 20, 2009 6:02 PM

  A former radio producer for Focus on the Family was sentenced to five years probation after pleading guilty to attempted sexual assault of a child, according to the Jefferson County District Attorney's Office. Juan Alberto Ovalle was nabbed in an internet sting. Investigators say he drove from Colorado Springs... more »

• Focus on the Family to announce job cuts

  September 2, 2009 1:44 PM

  Focus on the Family plans to announce job cuts and staffing changes today. A spokesperson says the non profit organization, one of the largest employers in Colorado Springs, will provide specifics this afternoon. Last November the Christian organization cut nearly 150 positions and eliminated four magazines. more »