Stand Courageous

WHAT IS STAND COURAGEOUS?

A ministry that seeks to help men develop a strong biblical character, cultivate positive habits, build and rebuild relationships, and make commitments that will move men closer to God’s good purpose and design – men who will Stand Courageous!

“God is zeroing in on men. In this hour we need men who are strong... when we have weak men, our children are left unprotected.”

Tony Perkins

“Man is the spiritual head of the family. You take out the man, you take out the family.”

General Jerry Boykin

“When men get it right, everyone wins.”

Stu Weber

“The women in your churches don’t know how to tell you, but they really want you to
be a man.”

Bishop Larry Jackson

RESOURCES

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OTHER WAYS TO ENGAGE

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Tune in to our speaker series, where you'll listen to conversations with General Boykin, Tony Perkins, and special guests about real world issues that affect men everyday and your role as a man in society!

GATHER

Check out our upcoming conferences. Take a look at our resources for discipleship through Small Groups. Here, you'll be empowered and equipped to fulfill your God-given role as a defender, provider, battle buddy, instructor, and chaplain.

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WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL

Week of Monday October 19- Saturday October 24
The Great Defender - Man as Chaplain

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or dismayed before the king of Assyria and all the horde that is with him, for there are more with us than with him. With him is an arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God, to help us and to fight our battles.” And the people took confidence from the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. - 2 Chronicles 32:7-8 (ESV)

During the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944, American forces at Bastogne found themselves surrounded by a much larger German force. The Germans demanded their surrender. Brigadier General Anthony McAuliffe, acting commander of the 101st Airborne Division, sent back one of the most famous replies in American military history: “NUTS!” His men were surrounded, outnumbered, and facing a battle-hardened enemy, but surrender wasn't part of the plan.

During my years in the military, I learned that the character of leaders becomes especially important when the odds seem overwhelming. Soldiers need leaders who will realistically assess the threat and make every possible preparation, but they also need leaders who can steady their nerves and give them confidence when fear starts spreading through the ranks. That's exactly the situation King Hezekiah faced in 2 Chronicles 32.

The Assyrians were the most feared military power of their day. They had already swallowed the northern kingdom of Israel, and now Sennacherib's forces had steamrolled through the fortified cities of Judah. Jerusalem was next. Sennacherib expected an easy victory. Hezekiah had every reason to give it to him.

However, Hezekiah immediately made practical preparations for defense. He consulted his military leaders, secured Jerusalem's water supply, repaired the walls, strengthened the city's defenses, manufactured weapons and shields, and organized the people under combat commanders (vv. 2–6). Hezekiah trusted God, but faith did not make him passive. He did everything within his responsibility to prepare for the threat.

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"Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong."