Dr. Charles Frazier Stanley was the founder of In Touch Ministries and senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Atlanta, Georgia, where he served more than 50 years (1969–2020). Often referred to as America’s Pastor, Stanley was known and loved throughout the world for his unwavering mission to help people grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ. With a passion for God and compassion for people, Stanley modeled his 65 years of ministry after the apostle Paul’s message in Acts 20:24: “Life is worth nothing unless I use it for doing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about God’s mighty kindness and love.”

The Charles Stanley Institute was the last big project Dr. Stanley signed off on before he met his Savior face to face.

The Charles Stanley Institute is a free online learning platform founded on Dr. Stanley’s rich, Christ-centered messages—some of which have not been broadcast in decades.

Each Charles Stanley Institute Class Includes:

• Message by Dr. Stanley
• Sermon Listening Guide
• Instructional videos that help you explore the topic more
• In-depth Study Guide that accompanies Dr. Stanley’s message
• Leader’s Guide with discussion prompts and supplementary commentary
• Additional sermons and articles for further study
• Custom biblical maps to provide historical and geographical context

How did Dr. Stanley draw so much insight from God’s Word? How could he glean so much from the pages of Scripture and explain it all so clearly? Study Guides have been designed to answer these questions and help you dig into the important topics of the faith he taught about. In them, you’ll learn the background of the Scripture passages Dr. Stanley’s messages are based on—discovering how to study the Word as he did so you can become the disciple God created you to be.

You can view these in the online learning environment of each class on the “Study Guide” tab under the video, download them to your computer or tablet, or print them out to record your notes. Use them to help you embrace God’s Word and grow deeper in your relationship with your Savior. Check out our Study Guide for Class 1 of Called to Be a Disciple HERE.

Do you facilitate a discipleship group, church Sunday school class, or accountability group? Would you like some more information on the passages you are studying? Do you desire wholesome material for your family Bible study that encourages deep conversations and stretches your relationship with Christ? Check out the Supporting Materials at the end of each class, and you will find what you are looking for.

The Charles Stanley Institute Leader Guides are designed to help you dive into the text more profoundly by describing the context and background of the passages you're studying. Filled with additional commentary and discussion prompts, you can use them to learn together with a small group or deepen your own time in Scripture.

When God wisely and carefully formed you, He had remarkable things He planned to accomplish through you (Eph. 2:10). Yes, you. Regardless of where you are in life or the challenges you face, the Lord sees who you are, your potential, and how He can make a difference in eternity through you. But how do you discover His purposes and walk in His amazing plans for your life?

In the inaugural Charles Stanley Institute course Called to Be a Disciple, we want to equip you to take hold of the abundant, impactful, and meaningful life God created you to enjoy.

You want to hear the Lord God. You long to grow as a believer and in your relationship with your Savior, Jesus. You read verses such as Jeremiah 33:3, “Call to Me and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and mighty things, which you do not know,” and crave that kind of relationship with your heavenly Father.

Perhaps there is something specific for which you need direction. Or maybe you’ve simply realized that what’s missing in your life is His voice guiding you. Whatever the case may be, you’re ready to listen and are wondering, “Will God really speak to me?” Yes, friend. The Lord God Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, the Maker of all things seen and unseen, wants to communicate with you.