Charles also shared a love for horses with his wife, Barbara. Together, they founded Stanley Stables in the 1980’s and enjoyed racing thoroughbreds at Laurel Park, Pimlico Racecourse and ...

The line wrapped around First Baptist Atlanta Saturday as thousands of people said it was worth standing in it for their chance to say goodbye to the legendary pastor.

Dr. Charles Stanley is being remembered by faith leaders as a “Christian powerhouse” following his death on Tuesday.

According to his family, Dr. Charles Stanley died peacefully at his home Tuesday morning. He served as senior pastor of First Baptist in Atlanta for over 51 years.

According to his family, Dr. Charles Stanley died peacefully at his home Tuesday morning. He served as senior pastor of First Baptist in Atlanta for over 51 years.

According to his family, Dr. Charles Stanley died peacefully at his home Tuesday morning. He served as senior pastor of First Baptist in Atlanta for over 51 years.

According to his family, Dr. Charles Stanley died peacefully at his home Tuesday morning. He served as senior pastor of First Baptist in Atlanta for over 51 years.