Dr. Charles Frazier Stanley, who founded In Touch Ministries and was the senior pastor at Atlanta’s First Baptist Church died Tuesday morning at the age of 90.
In Touch Ministries tweeted Tuesday morning of Stanley’s founding.
According to FOX 5 Atlanta,First Baptist Atlanta Senior Pastor Anthony Georgia said the former leader of the church died “peacefully” in his home.
Dr. Charles Stanley of In Touch Ministries died on Tuesday in his home. (FOX 5 WAGA)
Stanley was not just a pastor, but he was also a broadcaster and author who was part of the First Baptist Church of Atlanta for more than 50 years.
“It was my privilege to meet Dr. Stanley in person in Charlotte, North Carolina at the funeral for Billy Graham. He was warm and gracious,” Laurie said. “No doubt, he has already heard Jesus say, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your lord.’ Charles Stanley will be greatly missed.”
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