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Charles Frazier Stanley (September 25, 1932 – April 18, 2023) was an American Southern Baptist pastor and writer. He was senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Atlanta for 49 years and took on emeritus status in 2020. He founded and was president of In Touch Ministries, which widely broadcasts his sermons through television and radio. He also served two one-year terms as president of the Southern Baptist Convention, from 1984 to 1986. Early life and education On September 25, 1932 (1932-09-25), Stanley was born in Dry Fork, an unincorporated community of Pittsylvania County, Virginia, United States, North America. His father, also named Charles, died nine months later. Stanley's mother, Rebecca, and the rest of the family moved frequently throughout his childhood.At the age of 12, around 1944, Stanley became a born-again Christian, and at age 14 he began his life's work in Christian ministry.Stanley graduated in 1956, at the age of 23, from the University of Richmond with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He then studied at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, earning a Master of Divinity. He also earned a Master of Theology and a Doctorate of Theology degree from Luther Rice Seminary (then located in Jacksonville, Florida). Ministry Stanley joined the staff of First Baptist Church of Atlanta in 1969 and became senior pastor in 1971.In 1972, Stanley launched a half-hour religious television program called The Chapel Hour. In 1977, Stanley founded In Touch Ministries with the mission to lead people worldwide into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and to strengthen the local church. The Christian Broadcasting Network began televising In Touch in 1978. The show has since been translated in 50 languages. In the United States, In Touch is broadcast on approximately 500 radio stations, 300 television stations, and several satellite networks including The Inspiration Network (INSP) and Trinity Broadcasting Network. Stanley's sermons, along with other audio and video programming, are available on the In Touch website. The ministry also publishes In Touch magazine. In Touch uses tools like radio, television, magazines and digital media in its effort to advance the Gospel as quickly as possible. Stanley took the ministry name In Touch from a Living Bible he owned.Stanley's writings and broadcasts address issues such as finances, parenting, personal crises, emotional matters, relationships, and Protestantism. According to the In Touch website, "Dr. Stanley fervently believes the Bible to be the inerrant Word of God, a belief strongly reflected in his teaching."In 1985, Charles Stanley was elected president of the Southern Baptist Convention.In 2017, Stanley named Anthony George to succeed him as senior pastor of First Baptist Church at some point in the future. On September 13, 2020, Stanley announced his retirement as senior pastor and transition to pastor emeritus, but noted that he would continue to work at In Touch Ministries. Influences and theology With regard to theology, Stanley was a conservative evangelical, and his eschatology was dispensationalist. Over the course of his ministry, Stanley developed "30 Life Principles". He credited his pentecostal grandfather, George Washington Stanley, with inspiring one of his most referenced principles: “Obey God and leave all the consequences to Him." In his book Courageous Faith: My Story from a Life of Obedience, Stanley said: "Granddad told me, 'Charles, if God tells you to run your head through a brick wall, you head for the wall, and when you get there, God will make a hole for it.'"Stanley also addressed his influences and philosophy when he wrote in 2009 that he "began to apply the principles of Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich to my endeavors as a pastor, and I discovered they worked! ... For years, I read [it] every year to remind myself that the truth of God is not just for one career field. It is for all manner of work and ministry." Personal life Stanley had a daughter named Becky. Stanley's son, Andy, is the pastor of North Point Community Church in nearby Alpharetta.In addition to his work in Christian ministry, Stanley was an avid photographer. Much of his photographic work is featured in the In Touch magazine, as well as in other materials printed by the ministry, such as the In Touch wall and desk calendars.Stanley's wife of more than 40 years, Anna J. Stanley, filed for divorce on June 22, 1993, following their separation in spring of 1992. The two of them agreed that Anna would amend the lawsuit to seek a legal separation instead ("separate maintenance"), while seeking reconciliation. She again filed for divorce on March 20, 1995. The Moody Radio Network station in Atlanta (then-WAFS) took Stanley's daily broadcast off the air during that time, as managers concluded that there was no sign of reconciliation. The Stanleys were legally separated at the time that divorce papers were filed for the last time on February 16, 2000. A judge signed the final divorce decree on May 11, 2000.Their divorce caused a minor controversy in the Southern Baptist Convention. The matter was complicated by reports that Stanley had said he would resign as pastor if he got divorced. At the time of their separation, he said he did not believe it would result in divorce; however, after he was divorced, the members of his church overwhelmingly voted to keep him on as pastor. According to First Baptist Atlanta's bylaws, Stanley was allowed to remain as pastor as long as he did not remarry. Anna Stanley died on November 10, 2014.Stanley served on the board of the Moral Majority political organization, and he was a close friend of that entity's founder, Jerry Falwell. Death Charles F. Stanley died at his home in Atlanta on April 18, 2023, at age 90. No cause of death was released. Bibliography 1980: Making The Bible Clear with Fred L. Lowery ISBN 0-961079223 1982: Handle With Prayer ISBN 0-89693-963-4 1985: How to Listen to God ISBN 0-8407-9041-4 1985: Confronting Casual Christianity ISBN 0-8054-5022-X 1986: How to Keep Your Kids on Your Team ISBN 0-7852-7351-4 1989: How to Handle Adversity ISBN 0-7852-6418-3 1990: Eternal Security: Can You Be Sure? ISBN 0-7852-6417-5 1991: The Gift of Forgiveness ISBN 0-7852-6415-9 1992: The Wonderful Spirit-Filled Life ISBN 0785277471 1995: The Love of God ISBN 1-56476-532-6 1995: The Source of My Strength ISBN 0-7852-0569-1 1999: A Touch of His Power: Meditations on God's Awesome Power ISBN 0-310-21492-0 2000: Success God's Way ISBN 0-7852-6590-2 2000: Into His Presence: An In Touch Devotional ISBN 0-7852-8013-8 2001: The Gift of Love ISBN 0-7852-6618-6 2001: Our Unmet Needs ISBN 0-7852-7796-X 2002: Walking Wisely ISBN 0-7852-7298-4 2002: Winning the War Within ISBN 0-7852-6416-7 2003: Finding Peace ISBN 0-7852-7297-6 2003: God Is in Control ISBN 0-8499-5739-7 2004: When the Enemy Strikes ISBN 0-7852-8788-4 2005: Charles Stanley's Life Principles Bible ISBN 1-4185-057.... Discover the Charles Stanley popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Charles Stanley books.

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  • Think, Act, Be Like Jesus synopsis, comments

    Think, Act, Be Like Jesus

    Randy Frazee

    The Bible teaches that the goal of the Christian life is to become like Jesusfor our own personal growth and for the sake of others. Every believer needs to ask three big questions...

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    NIV, The Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible

    Charles F. Stanley & Thomas Nelson

    During his many years of ministry, Dr. Charles Stanley has faithfully highlighted the 30 Life Principles that have guided him and helped him to grow in his knowledge, service, and ...

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    The Wonderful Spirit-Filled Life

    Charles F. Stanley

    Life abundant?Jesus promised it and we long for it, yet few Christians seem to have it. Blending lively anecdotes, commentary, and teachings from the Bible, Dr. Charles Stanley int...

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    Jesus, Our Perfect Hope

    Charles F. Stanley

    People need hope. So often, we rely on relationships, money, jobs, or other pursuits that fail to satisfy. Jesus Christ is the one true source of hope that never fails, and the dai...

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    God is in Control

    Charles F. Stanley

    We live in a world of questions: What does...? Who knows…? Why is…?. Fortunately, we also live in a world with the answer a wise and allknowing Father.God Is In Control is inspire...

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    A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23

    W. Phillip Keller

    Travel the Shepherd's path to the green pastures and cool, refreshing waters of Psalm 23. As a shepherd himself, W. Phillip Keller shares his insights into the life and character o...

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    Unshakeable

    Christine Caine

    God is bigger than your current story. Bigger than fear or shame or that voice in your head that whispers that you are not enough, too broken, or too flawed. Join Him in a closer r...

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    30 Life Principles

    Charles F. Stanley

    Charles Stanley lays out 30 Life Principles that can help you become more like Christ every day. This is accomplished through the power of His Holy Spirit, and through your own dil...

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    When the Enemy Strikes

    Charles F. Stanley

    Your enemy is strong. The battle is real. Prepare for victory.Fear, discouragement, loneliness, anger, temptation. These struggles are common to every human. Yet not all circumstan...

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    Waiting on God

    Charles F Stanley

    Trusted pastor and bestselling author Dr. Charles Stanley offers words of comfort and patience to anyone waiting for the answer to their prayers.Are you waiting for God to answer y...

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    Fearless

    Max Lucado

    Fear may fill the world but does not have to fill your heart. Each sunrise seems to bring fresh reasons for fear. Layoffs at work. Slowdowns in the economy. Health scares. Division...

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    Las bendiciones del quebrantamiento

    Charles F. Stanley

    Considerando lo duro que pueden ser los golpes de la vida, ¿podemos nosotros con toda sinceridad creer que Dios puede traer algo bueno acausa de nuestras crisis? ay también otra ...

  • God Has a Plan for Your Life synopsis, comments

    God Has a Plan for Your Life

    Charles F. Stanley

    While you may not understand all the twists and turns of life, you can be sure of one thing: the same God who created you, loves you. God’s personal promise to you is one of extrem...

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    NKJV, The Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible

    Charles F. Stanley & Thomas Nelson

    The Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible delivers Dr. Stanley's cherished values to benefit every Christian in his or her life's pursuits. With more than 442,000 in p...

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    The Gift of Forgiveness

    Charles F. Stanley

    Charles Stanley, one of the most influential spiritual leaders of our day, shares the key to personal and even world peace in The Gift of Forgiveness. as Stanley points out that no...

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    Finding Peace

    Charles F. Stanley

    In times of crisis and confusion, Dr. Charles Stanley has learned the one phrase that can carry him through: "God, You are in control." The peace he has experienced in life stems f...

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    Turning the Tide

    Charles F Stanley

    New York Times bestselling author Charles Stanley shares a thoughtprovoking, inspirational book on how prayer and civic involvement can turn the tide of events presently befalling ...

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    Cuando el enemigo ataca

    Charles F. Stanley

    En algún momento de su vida, todos los cristianos nos enfrentaremos a un ataque satánico: un asalto enérgico del diablo con el propósito de dañar nuestro espíritu, alma o cuerpo. D...

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    Every Day in His Presence

    Charles F. Stanley

    Living in today's world can be challenging as well as draining. Are you feeling troubled with the fast pace of life? Are you overwhelmed with constant demands? You can get more, an...

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    Leadership 101

    John C. Maxwell

    Unleash your leadership potential with this needtoknow guide, direct from the playbooks of America's most trusted leadership expert, John C. Maxwell.No matter who you are, you can ...

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    KJV, Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible, 2nd Edition

    Charles F. Stanley & Thomas Nelson

    The Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible is designed to lead believers into a lifechanging relationship with Jesus Christ, and to help them experience the Good News about ...

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    From This Day Forward

    Craig Groeschel & Amy Groeschel

    A mustread for premarried as well as longmarried couples, Craig and Amy Groeschel explore the timetested wisdom able to guide you and your spouse into the marriage you've always wa...

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    Relying on the Holy Spirit

    Charles F. Stanley

    The Life Principles Study Guides are perfect companions to Dr. Stanley's Life Principles Bible or for use on their own. They are a unique approach to Bible study, incorporating bi...

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    Trusting God with Today

    Charles F. Stanley

    Trusting God in difficult times can be a challenge, but working to grow that trust day by day brings greater joy and peace than we could ever find leaning on our own understanding....

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    The Will of God

    Charles F Stanley

    What is God’s will for your life, and how can you be sure you’re following His path? Trusted pastor and bestselling author of The Gift of Prayer helps you discover God’s purpose in...

  • 30 Life Principles Bible Study synopsis, comments

    30 Life Principles Bible Study

    Charles F. Stanley

    God has given you hundreds of principles in His Word to help you become everything that He designed you to be. He has provided these truths to guide you, comfort you, encourage you...

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    A Love Worth Giving

    Max Lucado

    God loves each of us. Personally. Powerfully. Passionately. And it’s a love worth giving.But before we can pass love on, we must receive it ourselves.Building on the principles fou...

  • The In Touch Study Series synopsis, comments

    The In Touch Study Series

    Charles F. Stanley

    How can I strengthen my faith? Do I really know God?God invites all of us to grow in spiritual intimacy with Him, and it's important for Christians to evaluate the depth of their f...

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    Sacred Parenting

    Gary Thomas

    Parenting is a school for spiritual formationand our children are our teachers. The journey of caring for, rearing, training, and loving our children will profoundly alter us forev...

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    The Spirit-Filled Life

    Charles F. Stanley

    A wise, measured, and deeply passionate invitation to a Spiritfilled lifeAre you trying your best to be a good Christian but still feel something’s missing? Do the peace and joy yo...

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    Facing Your Giants Study Guide

    Max Lucado

    Everyone has a "Goliath"a problem so overwhelming it is seemingly gigantesque in its magnitude. Facing Your Giants Study Guide has the answers that believers need in order to face ...

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    Living in the Power of the Holy Spirit

    Charles F. Stanley

    Is the third Person of the Trinity a distant mystery, a vague cosmic force?Many believers acknowledge Him as a component of faith?but perhaps not as a reality in their daily spirit...

  • Landmines in the Path of the Believer synopsis, comments

    Landmines in the Path of the Believer

    Charles F. Stanley

    Satan doesn't usually hit us with an allout frontal attack. It's the subtle landmines that do the most damage. They're hidden just below life's surface, and at the slightest m...

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    The Gift of Heaven

    Charles F. Stanley

    Do you have questions about heaven? You're not alone. In The Gift of Heaven, Dr. Charles Stanley offers comfort and encouragement through biblically based insights, pulling back th...

  • NASB, The Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible synopsis, comments

    NASB, The Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible

    Charles F. Stanley

    The Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible delivers Dr. Stanley's cherished values to benefit every Christian in his or her life's pursuits. With more than 442,000 in p...

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    Surviving in an Angry World

    Charles F Stanley

    The premise of this book is that learning to let go of angerand ultimately forgiving the offenderwill transform the foundation of every kind of relationship we have. Stanley define...

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    NASB, Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible, 2nd Edition

    Charles F. Stanley & Thomas Nelson

    The Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible, with over a million sold to date, is designed to lead believers into a lifechanging relationship with Jesus Christ, and to help them e...

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    NKJV, Daily Bible

    Thomas Nelson

    This special edition of The NKJV Daily Bible contains 52 devotional articles by Charles Stanley, one for each week of the year, as well as all of the Bible contents of The NKJV Dai...

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    NKJV, Daily Bible

    Thomas Nelson

    One of the most popular versions of the Bible, the NKJV, is now available in a oneyear format with the release of The NKJV Daily Bible. With each day's reading broken into passages...

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    The NKJV, Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible, 2nd Edition

    Charles F. Stanley & Thomas Nelson

    The Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible is designed to lead believers into a lifechanging relationship with Jesus Christ, and to help them experience the Good News about ...

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    Eternal Security

    Charles F. Stanley

    Do you ever find yourself wondering . . . Is it actually possible to know, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that I am going to heaven? If you say that my salvation is "eternally secur...

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    The Blessings of Brokenness

    Charles F. Stanley

    Perhaps you've already experienced circumstances so shattering you may wonder today whether it's even possible to pick up the pieces. And maybe you can't. But God can ...