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

WATCH

Explore rich discipleship tools like coaching videos and podcast episodes with Tony Perkins and General Boykin as well as virtual roundtable recordings with Randy Wilson and guests!

OTHER WAYS TO ENGAGE

LISTEN

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.

READ

Dive into our Weekly Newsletter where you can stay up-to-date on everything new at Stand Courageous, General Boykin's book Man to Man, our Bible reading plan, and more!

WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL

Week of Monday August 11 – August 17
Good Shepherd – Man as Defender

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. He who is a hired hand and not a shepherd, who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees, and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. He flees because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep.” - John 10:11-13 ESV

This passage is significant because it contains one of Jesus’ seven “I Am” statements. However, in addition to teaching us about who Jesus is, this passage also gives us insight into what kind of men are worthy of serving as pastors (or under-shepherds) of Jesus, the Good Shepherd. In Ephesians 4:11, the Greek word poimēn (herdsman or shepherd) is translated as “pastor” in our English Bibles.

Unfortunately, not all pastors have the courage to stand up to the wolves that threaten the sheep. As Jesus points out, many shepherds are merely “posers.” They are hired hands who will take a paycheck but flee at the first sign of trouble. Some may even be false teachers.

I have been an active member of local churches since I was a child, and now I have the privilege of speaking in churches and at men’s conferences all over the country. Along the way, I have heard a lot of complaints about cowardly preachers who won’t take a stand, even when the Bible is clear on a matter. Sadly, it can be challenging to find a courageous shepherd.

I sympathize with those who agree to serve on a pastor search committee because they have a tough job. There are a lot of ministers who submit their résumés who are simply fleeing from trouble or are looking for a better position or a fatter paycheck. They don’t genuinely care enough about the sheep to fight off the wolves.

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