In 2017, Anthony George was named as Stanley's successor. Georgia Baptist Convention Clergy Senior pastor(s) Anthony George First Baptist Church of Atlanta, is a Baptistmegachurchlocated in Dunwoody, Georgia, a northern suburb of Atlanta. And to do that during a pandemic and amidst a societal breakdown from racial tensions and political chaos? Q: What would you like for First Baptist Atlanta to accomplish in the next decade under your leadership? Anthony George and Charles Stanley. In 1985, he was elected president of the Southern Baptist Convention. In 1971, Dr. Charles became a senior pastor at the church. It is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention. It is plain discouraging to hear this. The Stanleys were officially divorced in 2000. 770-936-5599, Anthony George welcomes members and guests at a recent Sunday morning worship service at First Baptist Atlanta. The church worshiped for the first time in the new structure on Aloma Avenue on July 8, 1956. if (document.referrer) document.write ("&referer=" + escape(document.referrer)); ATLANTA (BP) In a video announcement following the online service at First Baptist Church in Atlanta today, longtime pastor Charles Stanley announced his transition to pastor emeritus. Charles Stanley Christianity Journey From Dry Fork, Virginia, Charles was born to Rebecca and Charley Stanley and he grew up on the outskirts of Danville. We watch you on television most every week on Sunday night and what a blessing. We really sense God leading us to become more visible in our city, not just by what we preach but by how we help those in need. Index: Who have been the primary influencers in your life - your mentors? But the pastor was quick to point out he's not retiring and will continue to preach the gospel through his ministry at In-Touch. Im so grateful [God] saw fit to allow me to serve as your pastor for more than 50 years, he said. He is best known for roles of Don Corey in CBS's Checkmate, Burke Devlin #2 and Jeremiah Collins on ABC's Dark Shadows, as Dr. Tony Vincente on CBS's Search for Tomorrow, and Dr. Stanley named his associate pastor of five years, Dr. Anthony George, as . Dr. Charles is not married. Ive also heard the phrase used when people are talking about passing through a small town and they say, "Dont blink or you might miss it.". George: In my assessment, weve lostthe culture. Dr. Stanley is the founder of In Touch Ministries. Its truly remarkable. I will be praying for you. document.write ("