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 June 29 – July 5
In God We Trust – Man as Chaplain

"Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust." - Psalm 16:1 KJV

I have enjoyed walking through the U.S. Capitol and seeing our Christian heritage displayed in its magnificent paintings and inspiring statues. One of my favorite places is the Congressional Prayer Room, a quiet sanctuary that few visitors ever have the privilege of entering. Dominating one wall is a beautiful stained-glass window portraying General George Washington kneeling in prayer at Valley Forge. Above him are Abraham Lincoln's immortal words, "This Nation Under God." Framing the scene are the words of Psalm 16:1 from the King James Version: "Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust."

Installed in 1955—one year before Congress adopted "In God We Trust" as our national motto—the window beautifully captures the spiritual foundation upon which America was built. Before there was confidence in ourselves, there was confidence in God. Before there was national strength, there was humble dependence upon the One from whom all strength comes.

General Washington understood that well. That’s why he rode out to the woods in the unforgiving winter at Valley Forge, dismounted and knelt in the snow, crying out to Almighty God to intervene on our behalf in the struggle for liberty. He understood that the only way he and his struggling army had a chance of survival let alone victory against the greatest military in the world was for God of Hosts to step in. The iconic image captures a profound truth about leadership. Every man eventually reaches circumstances where experience, determination, and personal ability are no longer enough. Every leader discovers that there are battles which can only be won on our knees.

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