Dr. Charles Stanley, the founder of In Touch Ministries and a prominent Atlanta faith leader, has passed away peacefully at the age of 90 (Fox News). Stanley led the First Baptist Church in Atlanta for many years, utilizing his skills as an orator to launch an evangelical movement (Atlanta Journal-Constitution).
He was widely known for his preaching and teaching, even taking a punch in the face for his church in the past (Christianity Today). Tributes to his life and legacy are pouring in from across the country, with faith leaders and the Atlanta community expressing their condolences (11Alive).
Dr. Stanley’s passing marks the end of a long and influential career, which included his role in leading the Southern Baptist Convention (The Washington Post). However, his In Touch Ministries organization will continue to broadcast his teachings and spread his message to his followers around the world (CBN).
Sources:
– Fox News: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/viewing-for-dr-charles-stanley-influential-atlanta-faith-leader-announced
– Atlanta Journal-Constitution: https://www.ajc.com/news/charles-stanley-well-known-preacher-and-evangelical-broadcaster-dies-at-90/ZVMKJGZO6VBDHJ373VLKRWV7CU/
– Christianity Today: https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2023/april/died-charles-stanley-in-touch-preacher-faithful-man-god.html
– 11Alive: https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/faith-leaders-atlanta-community-react-to-death-of-beloved-pastor-dr-charles-stanley/85-975f1c38-6aa4-4b44-a567-4c98e4ba3714
– The Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/charles-stanley-dead/2023/04/18/1d7d6e10-8af6-11ec-bb4d-296585514621_story.html
– CBN: https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2023/april/influential-pastor-author-and-christian-broadcaster-dr-charles-stanley-passes-away-at-90
