Charles Stanley
Charles F. Stanley (born September 25, 1932) is the senior pastor of megachurch First Baptist Church Atlanta in northern Atlanta, Georgia. He is the founder of InTouch Ministries and the Charles Stanley Institute for Christian Living. Stanley also served two terms as president of the Southern Baptist Convention from 1984-1986.
Oh Lord we pray that the Demon Stanley will soon join Brother Falwell in the flames of hell. There they can fornicate together for all eternity and enjoy the tasty seed of satan! In your name we ask this favor Oh Lord. One other thing Oh Lord Jesus...Please help me to spoof some more IPs. Some demon keeps blocking mine. ROTFLMAO
Biography
Stanley was born in Richmond, Virginia. He grew up in rural Dry Fork in the outskirts of Danville. 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 doctor's 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 the 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.[citation needed] 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 short-wave stations and in over 100 languages. Dr. Stanley's sermons are also available on the In Touch website in the form of podcasts and produces 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 disappeared in late 2006 and was ultimately replaced by Dr. Stanley alone. Ryan continues to appear in promotional segments and as voice-over talent.
Family
Stanley's divorce[citation needed] from his wife Anna in 2000 after several years of separation caused a minor scandal in the Southern Baptist Convention. 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.[citation needed] 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.[citation needed]
- In 1989, he was named "Clergyman of the Year" by Religious Heritage of America.[citation needed]
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