ATLANTA — Dr. Charles Stanley, a popular Atlanta pastor, has died at his home. First Baptist Church Atlanta tweeted the information Tuesday morning. "Dr. Charles F. Stanley, Pastor Emeritus of First Baptist Atlanta, passed away this morning at home," the tweet said. "We are grateful for his enduring legacy of faithful leadership and spiritual guidance as Senior Pastor of FBA for over 50 years." Stanley was 90 years old. Stanley was known through his wide-reaching TV and radio broadcasts.

His obituary says the following:

"Before joining the staff of First Baptist Atlanta, Stanley served as pastor of Fruitland Baptist near Hendersonville, North Carolina (1957–1959); First Baptist of Fairborn, Ohio (1959–1962); First Baptist of Miami, Florida (1962–1968); and First Baptist of Bartow, Florida (1968). Stanley would become associate pastor of First Baptist Church of Atlanta on October 1, 1969.