Charles Stanley Biography: Wife, Children, Parents, Height, Death, Nationality, Age, Net Worth

June 3, 2024 0 Posted By Johnson Ajiboye

Charles Stanley was a renowned American pastor, televangelist, and author who served as the senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, for 50 years.

He was a prominent figure in the Southern Baptist Convention. He hosted the Christian teaching program “In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley,” aired on the Christian Broadcasting Network in 1978.

Profile

  • Full name: Charles Frazier Stanley
  • Date of birth: September 25, 1932
  • Age as of 2024: 92 years old
  • Gender: Male
  • Place of birth: Dry Fork, Virginia, United States
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Pastor, Televangelist, Author
  • Height: N/A
  • Parents: Charles and Rebecca Stanley
  • Siblings: N/A
  • Spouse: Anna J. Stanley (married 1955-2000)
  • Children: Andy Stanley, Becky Stanley
  • Relationship status: Divorced
  • Net worth: $100 million

Early Life and Education

Charles Stanley was born to Charles and Rebecca Stanley on September 25, 1932, in Dry Fork, Virginia.

He is currently deceased and would have been 92 as of 2024. His father died when he was just nine months old, and his mother remarried when he was nine years old.

As a teenager, Stanley felt called to ministry and attended the University of Richmond, where he earned a bachelor of arts degree.

He later earned a bachelor of divinity degree at Southwestern Theological Seminary in Texas and his master of theology and doctor of theology degrees at Luther Rice Seminary in Georgia.

Personal Life

Charles Stanley married Anna J. Stanley in 1955, and they had two children together, Andy Stanley and Becky Stanley.

However, they divorced in 2000 after 44 years of marriage. His dedication to his ministry and family marked Stanley’s personal life.

He was known for his conservative and traditional views on marriage and the family.

Career

Charles Stanley became the senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1971 and served in that role for 50 years.

He began a radio broadcast that grew into In Touch Ministries, a world-reaching initiative featuring Christ’s sufficiency for life’s demands.

He served two terms as president of the Southern Baptist Convention in the mid-1980s and was a prominent figure in the organization.

Through his ministry, he aimed to lead people worldwide into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and strengthen the local church.

Net Worth

Charles Stanley’s net worth at the time of his death is estimated to be around $100 million, accumulated through his successful ministry and book sales.

Death

Charles Stanley died on April 18, 2023, at 92.

Controversy

Charles Stanley was involved in several controversies throughout his career, including a highly publicized divorce from his wife, Anna, in 2000.

He was also criticized for his conservative and traditional views on marriage and the family, which some saw as discriminatory and harmful.

Additionally, he faced criticism for his leadership style and his handling of church finances.

Social Media

  • Instagram: N/A
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Books

  • The Walk of Faith
  • How to Listen to God
  • The Source of My Strength
  • Finding Peace
  • When the Enemy Strikes
  • The Power of Prayer
  • The Gift of Forgiveness
  • The Key to Happiness



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