Charles Livingstone Allen (1913–2005) was an American ordained Methodist minister most notable for his work as a Pastor. Born in Newborn, Georgia, he ministered around the state, including 1948 to 1960 at Grace United Methodist in Atlanta. During his tenure at Grace, it became the largest congregation in Georgia and while at First Methodist it became the largest Methodist congregation in the world at 12,000 members. In 1960, he moved to Houston, Texas where he served at First United Methodist until 1983.
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When you say a situation or a person is hopeless, you’re slamming the door in the face of God.
—Charles L. Allen
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