Charles Stanley, is Pastor Emeritus of First Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, after serving as senior pastor for 51 years. He obtained a bachelor’s degree from the University of Richmond and a Master of Divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. In 1977, Stanley founded In Touch Ministries with the mission to lead people worldwide into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and to strengthen the local church. He has published many books as a pastor over his professional career, including The Source of My Strength, Gift of the Cross: Embracing the Promise of the Resurrection, Deepening Your Prayer Life and The Gift of Forgiveness.is Pastor Emeritus of First Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, after serving as senior pastor for 51 years. He obtained a bachelor’s degree from the University of Richmond and a Master of Divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. In 1977, Stanley founded In Touch Ministries with the mission to lead people worldwide into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and to strengthen the local church. He has published many books as a pastor over his professional career, including The Source of My Strength, Gift of the Cross: Embracing the Promise of the Resurrection, Deepening Your Prayer Life and The Gift of Forgiveness.