On Tuesday, Charles Stanley passed away at the age of 90. He pastored First Baptist Church Atlanta, Georgia, for 49 years before becoming Pastor Emeritus in 2020. Two great influences in my life, Andy Stanley and Louie Giglio, grew up in his ministry. His messages reached millions through In Touch Ministries. He left a powerful legacy.
Legacy is a big word with even bigger implications. And there's a danger attached to legacy. Rich Mullins said, "If your life is motivated by your ambition to leave a legacy, what you'll probably leave as a legacy is ambition." At the same time, the truth is that we will ALL leave a legacy - whether good or bad. Our families, our churches, and our communities will all be impacted by what we do or don't do with our lives. As William Wallace said in Braveheart, "All men die; not every man really lives. Let's make the most of this life God has given us.
Kevin can be reached at kevinr@communitynorthbc.org.
Links:
Community North Baptist Church website: communitynorthbc.org
StoneGate Christian Academy's Legacy Banquet Auction (referenced in Episodes 16 and 17): sgcalegacy2023.ggo.bid
Music: Lookin' Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
