In 1982, he founded In Touch Ministries and its radio broadcast became syndicated and could be heard in nearly every major American media market. Today, In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley can be heard in 50 languages, and is currently broadcast on approximately 500 radio stations, 300 television stations, and several satellite networks worldwide. In Touch Ministries also produces a free monthly magazine that is called, In Touch. In 2000, Charles Stanley’s wife, Anna, filed for divorce after several years of separation for the couple; prior to the separation, they had been together for more than 40 years. This caused a minor controversy in the Southern Baptist Convention, but the FBA members overwhelmingly voted to keep him on as pastor. According to church bylaws, Stanley will remain eligible to be pastor of First Baptist Church of Atlanta as long as he does not remarry. Charles Stanley’s son, Andy Stanley, is the pastor of North Point Community Church in nearby Alpharetta, Georgia.
