In a video announcement following the online service at First Baptist Church, Atlanta, Sept. 13, longtime pastor Charles Stanley announced his transition to pastor emeritus.
“As much as I love being your pastor, I know in my heart this season has come to an end,” Stanley said in a prerecorded message.
Stanley, who recently turned 88, will become pastor emeritus. He said he will focus his energies on In Touch Ministries, which he founded in 1977.
Stanley served two years as associate pastor at FBC Atlanta before being named pastor in 1971. The church has more than 12,000 members and millions of online viewers.
Anthony George will transition from his position of associate pastor, which he accepted in 2012, to senior pastor.
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