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What Charles Stanley Accomplished Before He Became a Beloved Preacher

2023-04-19

He served in the Air Force - Charles Stanley enlisted in the Air Force in 1952 and served for four years. During his service, he worked as a personnel specialist and was stationed in Japan and Korea.
He earned a college degree - After his service, Charles Stanley returned to the United States and attended the University of Richmond in Virginia. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology in 1959.
He earned a seminary degree - Charles Stanley then attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, and earned a Master of Divinity degree in 1964.
He was ordained as a pastor - After graduating from seminary, Charles Stanley was ordained as a pastor in First Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1971. He served as the pastor of the church for 35 years.
He wrote books - During his time as a pastor, Charles Stanley wrote and published more than 60 books on Christian living and faith. He also wrote a devotional book and a book of Bible studies.
He started a radio program - In 1975, Charles Stanley launched the radio program "The Chapel Hour," which aired on over 500 radio stations across the United States. The show continued for over 40 years and was eventually replaced by "In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley."

2023-04-18

He Became a Pastor - In 1972, Charles Stanley became the senior pastor at First Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. He served in this role for nearly 40 years and led the church to become one of the largest in the United States.
He Founded In Touch Ministries - In 1982, Charles Stanley launched In Touch Ministries to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ through media. The ministry now reaches millions of people every week through broadcast, online, and print media.
He Published Many Books - Charles Stanley has written more than 60 books on topics such as faith, family, and relationships. His books have sold millions of copies worldwide.
He Hosted the TV Show “In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley” - From 1983 to 2000, Charles Stanley hosted the weekly TV show “In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley.” The show was seen in more than 100 countries and was the longest-running religious TV program in the history of the United States.
He Received Numerous Awards - Over the course of his career, Charles Stanley was the recipient of numerous awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Religious Broadcasters and an honorary doctorate from Liberty University.