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 May 18 – May 24
Heart Exam – Man as Chaplain

And Samuel said to Saul, “You have done foolishly. You have not kept the command of the Lord your God, with which he commanded you. For then the Lord would have established your kingdom over Israel forever. But now your kingdom shall not continue. The Lord has sought out a man after his own heart, and the Lord has commanded him to be prince over his people, because you have not kept what the Lord commanded you.” - 1 Samuel 13:13-14 ESV

But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.” - 1 Samuel 16:7 ESV

When I commanded Delta Force, I watched highly trained soldiers arrive for Selection who believed they were ready for anything. These individuals were not average troops; they were already among the military’s best. However, Selection was designed to test more than physical strength or tactical skill. It included grueling land navigation courses, miles long marches with heavy rucksacks, sleep deprivation, isolation, and relentless pressure—all intended to reveal what was inside a man when everything comfortable was stripped away.

In that environment, you learn quickly that appearances can be deceiving. Some men looked strong and confident but folded under pressure. Conversely, others who seemed unremarkable on the outside demonstrated uncommon grit, humility, discipline, and determination. Selection was never merely about talent or toughness; it was about heart.

God operates the same way.

When Israel demanded a king, they wanted someone who looked impressive. Saul certainly fit that image of leadership. However, beneath the surface was a heart that depended more on himself than on God. Saul feared people more than he feared God, and eventually his character collapsed under pressure.

David was different.

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