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 17 – August 23
United - Man as Battle Buddy

"Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! It is like the precious oil on the head, running down on the beard, on the beard of Aaron... It is like the dew of Hermon, which falls on the mountains of Zion! For there the LORD has commanded the blessing, life forevermore."
- Psalm 133:1-3 (ESV)

Every military unit develops a bond that is difficult for civilians to understand. Shared hardship creates uncommon friendships. Whether enduring the rigors of selection, long deployments, or the dangers of combat, soldiers learn to trust one another with their very lives. A dependable battle buddy is more than a friend. He watches your blind spots, shares your burdens, tells you the truth when you need to hear it, and refuses to leave you behind. Having that camaraderie allows you to focus on the mission instead of constantly looking over your shoulder.

God never intended the Christian life to be lived as a solo mission. Throughout Scripture we find men encouraging, strengthening, and standing beside one another in the battles of life. David and Jonathan, Elijah and Elisha, Paul and Timothy—God repeatedly accomplished His purposes through men who walked together in faith. Psalm 133 celebrates that kind of relationship with one simple declaration: "Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!"

Basically, David says: "Don't miss the fact that brotherly unity has incredible value.” Yet genuine brotherly unity is rare. Our culture celebrates independence and self-reliance. We men are conditioned to handle our own problems, conceal our struggles, and never let anyone see weakness. God's Word points us in a different direction. Satan loves to isolate believers because isolated men are vulnerable men. A soldier separated from his unit becomes an easier target, and the same is true spiritually. God designed us to stand shoulder to shoulder with other godly men.

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