Assets 82.72 million USD (2011) Headquarters Georgia, United States | Revenue 73.9 million USD (2011) Founder Charles Stanley | |
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Similar Billy Graham Evangelis, Focus on the Family, Grace To You, Samaritan's Purse, American Center for Law & Ju Profiles | ||
In Touch Ministries is an American Christian Evangelical non-profit ministry founded by Charles Stanley, the former head of the Southern Baptist Convention. Stanley, whose Sunday services are broadcast throughout the United States on the ministry's In Touch television program, was rated the third most influential Protestant pastor, behind Billy Graham and Charles Swindoll, in a 2010 survey by LifeWay.
Contents
The ministry's stated mission is to "lead people worldwide into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and to strengthen the local church."
FamilyNet
In October 2007, In Touch purchased FamilyNet, a cable network with mostly Christian-based programming, from the Southern Baptists' North American Mission Board. In December 2009, In Touch sold the network to the ComStar Media Fund, a private company co-owned by Robert A. Schuller.
Purpose
InTouch's stated purpose for existence is sharing the gospel through the teachings of Dr. Charles F. Stanley. The main outreach tools used by the ministry are television, radio, magazine and the World Wide Web.
InTouch's radio and television programs are broadcast in over 50 languages
Theme
Stanley's teachings are based on Biblical principles and life application lessons. The televised version is bulleted with key points and the methods through which the issue can be resolved are presented simultaneously with his sermon.