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 May 11 – May 17
Do Not Cease – Man as Chaplain

And the people of Israel said to Samuel, “Do not cease to cry out to the Lord our God for us, that he may save us from the hand of the Philistines.” 1 Samuel 7:8 ESV

In combat, there’s a massive difference between confidence and presumption. Confidence is moving forward because you are prepared, disciplined, and reliant on the right support. Presumption is charging ahead, assuming victory is guaranteed simply because of who you are or what you possess. Good soldiers know the difference; bad leaders often learn it the hard way.

Sadly, Israel learned this lesson the hard way back in 1 Samuel 4. They marched into battle against the Philistines, carrying the Ark of the Covenant as if it were some kind of good luck charm. They mistakenly believed that God was obligated to give them victory just because the Ark was with them. But God cannot be manipulated. The result was a catastrophic defeat at the hands of the Philistines. Thousands lost their lives, and the Ark was captured. Eli, the priest, died when he heard the news. His daughter-in-law went into labor and named her newborn son “Ichabod,” meaning “The glory has departed.” It was a national disaster born from spiritual arrogance.

Yet, 20 years later, everything changed. This time, Israel didn’t presume on God—they pleaded with God. Samuel, the final judge of Israel, called the nation to repentance: “If you are returning to the Lord with all your heart…” (v. 3). He explained that true repentance must be inward and outward. The Israelites needed to put away their idols, turn their hearts toward God, and serve Him only.

This time, the people gathered at Mizpah in humility. They fasted. They confessed their sins. They cried out to God. And when the Philistines began moving toward them again, Israel did not demand the Ark be brought out for good luck. Instead, they begged Samuel, “Do not cease to cry out to the Lord our God for us” (v. 8).

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