Charles Stanley, an influential Southern Baptist preacher, has passed away

By Naveen Apr 19, 2023

Popular televangelist, who formerly led the Southern Baptist Convention, has died at the age of 90.

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Born in Pastoral Sot Chapstick, Virginia, Stanley was a 50-time elder pastor of First Baptist Church in Atlanta.

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The church grew rapidly after he became its leader in 1971.

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In 1997, Central Atlanta moved from suburban to suburban locations to accommodate the growing population in the sprawling urban area.

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We are forever grateful for his lasting legacy of spiritual guidance.

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His greatest fame came as the host of "In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley," a Christian tutoring program.

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This led to the creation of a separate non-profit, In Touch Ministries.

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