The elder Stanley, a prolific writer, authored more than 70 books and recorded hundreds of sermons. The last time Stanley recorded a live sermon, “In the Midst of a Storm,” was in the middle ...

Explore Pastor Andy Stanley details last talks with his father, Charles F. Stanley A prolific writer, Stanley authored more than 70 books, several landing on the New York Times bestseller list.

Pastor Andy Stanley reveals his father Charles Stanley’s last words to him before his death “Dr. Stanley has been a blessing, No. 1 to the body of Christ, No. 2 as a mentor,” Joshua Olubu said.

The last time I saw Stanley was the week of his 90th birthday last September. After an outdoor gathering with In Touch Ministries staff, I went up to his office with him and a few others.

His "In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley," a Christian teaching program, first aired on the Christian Broadcasting Network in 1978. He was senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Atlanta for 50 years.

The last time Franklin shook Stanley’s hand was at his own father’s funeral in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 2018. He said the best way to honor Stanley was to stay true to the Word of God.

It even created solar-powered audio players containing the Bible, some of Stanley's sermons and other materials that are available in more than 100 languages. Stanley also wrote more than 40 books.

Charles Stanley, a prominent televangelist who once led the Southern Baptist Convention, died Tuesday at his home in Atlanta at age 90, In Touch Ministries announced.