'But when God asks us to do something uncomfortable, it's usually because He wants to do something remarkable,' Stanley declared. He explained that his family was content living in Florida and he had not planned on leaving.
In a video announcement to the church, Stanley said he initially resisted God's call to pastor First Baptist. The 87-year-old preacher will now become Pastor Emeritus. Charles Stanley is stepping down as senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
