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Atlanta Pastor and Televangelist Dr. Charles Stanley Dies at 90

Dr. Charles Stanley, a well-known Atlanta pastor, has passed away at the age of 90. He served as the senior pastor of First Baptist Church Atlanta for over 50 years and was known for his wide-reaching TV and radio broadcasts. The church tweeted about his passing, expressing gratitude for his enduring legacy of faithful leadership and spiritual guidance. Stanley's obituary details his career path before joining First Baptist Atlanta and his launch into broadcast ministry.

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.

obituary2 years ago

Influential Atlanta preacher and author Dr. Charles Stanley passes away at 90.

Dr. Charles Frazier Stanley, the senior pastor at First Baptist Church Atlanta and founder of In Touch Ministries, has died at the age of 90. Stanley served on the staff of First Baptist Atlanta for over five decades and was named Senior Pastor in 1971. He founded In Touch Ministries in 1977 and became a pioneer in religious broadcasting, with his sermons, podcasts, and devotionals reaching over 115 million homes per week in more than 126 countries. Stanley was also an author of over 60 books and served as the president of the Southern Baptist Convention in the 1980s.