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EspañolCHARLES STANLEY (EVANGELIST)
'Charles Frazier Stanley' (born September 25, 1932) is the senior pastor of megachurch First Baptist Church Atlanta in northern Atlanta, Georgia. He is the founder and president of In Touch Ministries. Dr. Stanley also served two terms as president of the Southern Baptist Convention from 1984-1986.
Charles Frazier Stanley was born in Richmond, Virginia. He grew up in rural Dry Fork in the outskirts of Danville. At the age of fourteen, Charles Stanley felt led to work in Christian ministry. Later, he graduated from the University of Richmond. He received a divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. Finally, he received his master's and doctoral degrees, both in theology, from Luther Rice Seminary in Florida (later relocated to Atlanta).
Stanley became Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Atlanta in 1971, and launched a half-hour religious television program, ''The Chapel Hour,'' the next year. The Christian Broadcasting Network began televising this show in 1978. In 1982, Stanley founded In Touch Ministries, and its radio broadcasts began to be syndicated. During the 1980s, this ministry's broadcasts were available in nearly every major American media market, usually on Sundays. In 2005, the "In Touch" program could be heard worldwide through shortwave radio. In the United States, ''In Touch'' is broadcast by 500 radio stations (most of which are AM), over 300 television stations, and several satellite networks. It is broadcast on 458 radio stations and short-wave stations and in more than 100 languages. Dr. Stanley's sermons are also available on the In Touch Web site in the form of podcasts along with other video and audio programming. In Touch also produces a free monthly magazine called ''In Touch'' magazine.
Stanley's writings and broadcasts address issues such as finances, parenting, personal crises, emotional matters, and relationships, and of course, conservative Protestant Christianity. According to his Web site, "Dr. Stanley fervently believes the Bible to be the inerrant Word of God, a belief strongly reflected in his teaching." [1]
In 2005, Dr. Stanley invited Lisa Ryan to help co-host a question-and-answer segment, which aired as a segment called "Bring It Home" after the sermon and advertisements. The Q&A segment was intended to help the audience better grasp the content of the sermon through the use of Ryan-posed questions the average listener might ask. The segment was discontinued in late 2006 and replaced by Dr. Stanley alone. Ryan continues to appear in promotional segments and as voice-over talent on television and radio. In early 2007, Dr. Stanley began using the final segment of the In Touch TV and radio programs to teach on his 30 Life Principles. Related materials and teaching are available online through InTouch.org's "Life Principles Center."[2]
In addition to his work in Christian ministry, Dr. Stanley is an avid photographer. Much of his photographic work is featured in ''In Touch'' magazine as well as other materials printed by the ministry (such as the In Touch calendar).[3] Many of his current photographs from Alaska are featured here
Dr. Charles Stanley's divorce[1] from his wife Anna in 2000 after several years of separation caused a minor scandal in the Southern Baptist Convention, a matter which was complicated by reports that Stanley had said he would resign as pastor if he was divorced. According to church bylaws, Dr. Stanley will remain eligible to be pastor of First Baptist Church of Atlanta as long as he does not remarry. Dr. Charles Stanley's son, Andy Stanley, is pastor at another megachurch, North Point Community Church, in nearby Alpharetta, Georgia.
★ In 1988, Stanley was inducted into the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) Hall of Fame.
★ In 1989, he was named "Clergyman of the Year" by Religious Heritage of America.
★ ''Pathways to His Presence: A Daily Devotional'' (2006) ISBN 0-7852-2163-8
★ ''When the Enemy Strikes : The Keys to Winning Your Spiritual Battles'' (2006) ISBN 0-7852-8788-4
★ ''Charles Stanley's Life Principles'' (2005) ISBN 1-4185-0572-2
★ ''The Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible'' (2005) ISBN 0-7852-5677-6
★ ''Living in the Power of the Holy Spirit'' (2005) ISBN 0-7852-6512-0
★ ''Living the Extraordinary Life : 9 Principles to Discover It'' (2005) ISBN 0-7852-6611-9
★ ''The Source of My Strength'' (2005) ISBN 0-7852-0569-1
★ ''Living in the Power of the Holy Spirit'' (2005) ISBN 0-7852-6512-0
★ ''Winning the War Within'' (2002) ISBN 0-7852-6416-7
★ ''Finding Peace: God's Promise of a Life Free from Regret, Anxiety, and Fear'' (2002) ISBN 0-7852-7297-6
★ ''Walking Wisely: Real Guidance for Life's Journey'' (2002) ISBN 0-7852-7298-4
★ ''The Gift of Forgiveness'' (2002) ISBN 0-7852-6415-9
★ ''Eternal Security'' (2002) ISBN 0-7852-6417-5
★ ''How to Handle Adversity'' (2002) ISBN 0-7852-6418-3
★ ''Success God's Way: Achieving True Contentment and Purpose'' (2002) ISBN 0-7852-6590-2
★ ''The Love of God'' (1995) ISBN 1-5647-6532-6
★ In Touch Ministries biography page - Dr. Charles Stanley
★ Beliefnet - ''Interview with Charles Stanley''
1. Charles Stanley, wife divorce;
Atlanta church affirms pastor Baptist Press
| Contents |
| Biography |
| Family |
| Honors |
| Books (Incomplete list) |
| External links |
| Notes |
Biography
Charles Frazier Stanley was born in Richmond, Virginia. He grew up in rural Dry Fork in the outskirts of Danville. At the age of fourteen, Charles Stanley felt led to work in Christian ministry. Later, he graduated from the University of Richmond. He received a divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. Finally, he received his master's and doctoral degrees, both in theology, from Luther Rice Seminary in Florida (later relocated to Atlanta).
Stanley became Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Atlanta in 1971, and launched a half-hour religious television program, ''The Chapel Hour,'' the next year. The Christian Broadcasting Network began televising this show in 1978. In 1982, Stanley founded In Touch Ministries, and its radio broadcasts began to be syndicated. During the 1980s, this ministry's broadcasts were available in nearly every major American media market, usually on Sundays. In 2005, the "In Touch" program could be heard worldwide through shortwave radio. In the United States, ''In Touch'' is broadcast by 500 radio stations (most of which are AM), over 300 television stations, and several satellite networks. It is broadcast on 458 radio stations and short-wave stations and in more than 100 languages. Dr. Stanley's sermons are also available on the In Touch Web site in the form of podcasts along with other video and audio programming. In Touch also produces a free monthly magazine called ''In Touch'' magazine.
Stanley's writings and broadcasts address issues such as finances, parenting, personal crises, emotional matters, and relationships, and of course, conservative Protestant Christianity. According to his Web site, "Dr. Stanley fervently believes the Bible to be the inerrant Word of God, a belief strongly reflected in his teaching." [1]
In 2005, Dr. Stanley invited Lisa Ryan to help co-host a question-and-answer segment, which aired as a segment called "Bring It Home" after the sermon and advertisements. The Q&A segment was intended to help the audience better grasp the content of the sermon through the use of Ryan-posed questions the average listener might ask. The segment was discontinued in late 2006 and replaced by Dr. Stanley alone. Ryan continues to appear in promotional segments and as voice-over talent on television and radio. In early 2007, Dr. Stanley began using the final segment of the In Touch TV and radio programs to teach on his 30 Life Principles. Related materials and teaching are available online through InTouch.org's "Life Principles Center."[2]
In addition to his work in Christian ministry, Dr. Stanley is an avid photographer. Much of his photographic work is featured in ''In Touch'' magazine as well as other materials printed by the ministry (such as the In Touch calendar).[3] Many of his current photographs from Alaska are featured here
Family
Dr. Charles Stanley's divorce[1] from his wife Anna in 2000 after several years of separation caused a minor scandal in the Southern Baptist Convention, a matter which was complicated by reports that Stanley had said he would resign as pastor if he was divorced. According to church bylaws, Dr. Stanley will remain eligible to be pastor of First Baptist Church of Atlanta as long as he does not remarry. Dr. Charles Stanley's son, Andy Stanley, is pastor at another megachurch, North Point Community Church, in nearby Alpharetta, Georgia.
Honors
★ In 1988, Stanley was inducted into the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) Hall of Fame.
★ In 1989, he was named "Clergyman of the Year" by Religious Heritage of America.
Books (Incomplete list)
★ ''Pathways to His Presence: A Daily Devotional'' (2006) ISBN 0-7852-2163-8
★ ''When the Enemy Strikes : The Keys to Winning Your Spiritual Battles'' (2006) ISBN 0-7852-8788-4
★ ''Charles Stanley's Life Principles'' (2005) ISBN 1-4185-0572-2
★ ''The Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible'' (2005) ISBN 0-7852-5677-6
★ ''Living in the Power of the Holy Spirit'' (2005) ISBN 0-7852-6512-0
★ ''Living the Extraordinary Life : 9 Principles to Discover It'' (2005) ISBN 0-7852-6611-9
★ ''The Source of My Strength'' (2005) ISBN 0-7852-0569-1
★ ''Living in the Power of the Holy Spirit'' (2005) ISBN 0-7852-6512-0
★ ''Winning the War Within'' (2002) ISBN 0-7852-6416-7
★ ''Finding Peace: God's Promise of a Life Free from Regret, Anxiety, and Fear'' (2002) ISBN 0-7852-7297-6
★ ''Walking Wisely: Real Guidance for Life's Journey'' (2002) ISBN 0-7852-7298-4
★ ''The Gift of Forgiveness'' (2002) ISBN 0-7852-6415-9
★ ''Eternal Security'' (2002) ISBN 0-7852-6417-5
★ ''How to Handle Adversity'' (2002) ISBN 0-7852-6418-3
★ ''Success God's Way: Achieving True Contentment and Purpose'' (2002) ISBN 0-7852-6590-2
★ ''The Love of God'' (1995) ISBN 1-5647-6532-6
External links
★ In Touch Ministries biography page - Dr. Charles Stanley
★ Beliefnet - ''Interview with Charles Stanley''
Notes
1. Charles Stanley, wife divorce;
Atlanta church affirms pastor Baptist Press
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