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obituary2 years ago

Remembering the Legacy of Atlanta Pastor Charles Stanley.

Charles Stanley, an influential Baptist pastor who preached a conservative message from his Atlanta megachurch, through an extensive network of television and radio stations, and in many books, died on Tuesday at his home in Atlanta at the age of 90. He helped lead a conservative takeover of the Southern Baptist Convention and was known as one of the leading American preachers of his time. He built a significant national profile through his church and his television ministry, and in 1984 he was elected president of the Southern Baptist Convention, the nation’s largest Protestant denomination.

via The New York Times|
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religion2 years ago

Remembering the Legacy of Dr. Charles Stanley: A Tribute.

Rev. Franklin Graham praised the late Atlanta pastor Charles Stanley for his unwavering commitment to preaching the Word of God and standing firm on the authority of the Bible. Stanley, who passed away at the age of 90, was known for his powerful and authoritative preaching, which inspired and strengthened millions of people around the world. He was also instrumental in helping the Southern Baptist Convention stand firm on the authority of the Bible during a time when many were trying to undermine it.

via Fox News|
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obituary2 years ago

Influential Atlanta Pastor and Televangelist Charles Stanley Passes Away at 90

Charles Stanley, a prominent televangelist and former leader of the Southern Baptist Convention, has died at the age of 90. Stanley was the senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Atlanta for 50 years and hosted the Christian teaching program "In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley," which aired on the Christian Broadcasting Network. He also founded the nonprofit In Touch Ministries, which sent his broadcasts across the nation and world through radio and television. Stanley wrote more than 40 books and was a devoted photographer of nature and the outdoors.

via NPR|
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obituary2 years ago

Renowned Atlanta Pastor and Televangelist Charles Stanley Passes Away at 90

Dr. Charles Stanley, founder of In Touch Ministries and former senior pastor at Atlanta’s First Baptist Church, has died at the age of 90. Stanley was a pastor, broadcaster, and author who served the church for over 50 years. He launched "The Chapel Hour" and In Touch Ministries to spread the Gospel to as many people as possible. Stanley authored 60 books and was inducted into the National Religious Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 1988. He is survived by his children, one of whom started Northpoint Ministries.

via Fox News|
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obituary2 years ago

Renowned Atlanta Pastor Charles Stanley Passes Away at 90

Charles Stanley, the founder of In Touch Ministries and a well-known preacher and evangelical broadcaster, has died at the age of 90. Stanley pastored at First Baptist Church in Atlanta for over 50 years and his sermons were broadcast in 180 nations and translated into 55 languages. He authored over 70 books and was a stalwart conservative in the Southern Baptist Convention. Stanley faced controversy in his personal life, including a public divorce and criticism for his stance against same-sex marriage. Memorial services will be private, but the public can pay their respects at First Baptist Church Atlanta on Saturday.

via The Atlanta Journal Constitution|
#charles-stanley#evangelical-broadcasting#first-baptist-church
obituary2 years ago

Prominent Atlanta Pastor Charles Stanley Passes Away at 90.

Dr. Charles Stanley, the senior pastor at First Baptist Church Atlanta and founder of In Touch Ministries, has died at the age of 90. He served as senior pastor of First Baptist in Atlanta for over 51 years and his legacy will forever shape the heart and mission of the church. Stanley was born in Virginia and earned degrees from the University of Richmond, Southwestern Theological Seminary, and Luther Rice Seminary. He launched his broadcast ministry in 1971 and transitioned to the role of pastor emeritus in 2020.

via WLBT|
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