Prominent Atlanta Pastor Charles Stanley Passes Away at 90.

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Prominent Atlanta Pastor Charles Stanley Passes Away at 90.
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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.

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