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

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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!

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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!
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.
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WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL

The Lord spoke to Moses, saying, “Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, Thus you shall bless the people of Israel: you shall say to them, ‘The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.’ So shall they put my name upon the people of Israel, and I will bless them.” - Numbers 6:22-27 ESV

When you hear the words “speak a blessing,” what comes to mind? A quick prayer over a meal? A sympathetic “God bless you” when someone sneezes? Or maybe a Southern “Bless your heart”? The blessing in Numbers 6 is so much more meaningful and rich. It should be familiar. You’ve probably heard these words prayed or sung in worship services or at weddings.


Yet these words were originally spoken by Aaron and his descendants. Can you picture the high priest standing before the people in his robes, raising his hands, and giving them this blessing? This practice goes all the way back to Leviticus 9:22, when Aaron lifted up his hands toward the people of God and blessed them, but we weren’t told the words. Here in Numbers 6, God gives us the beautiful script.


Each of the three lines of the blessing begins with “The Lord,” which some versions render in all capital letters, signifying the divine covenant name “Yahweh.” Remember in Exodus 3 when Moses asked God, “What do I tell people when they say who sent you?” And God said in verse 14, “I am who I am.” That is: “I’m the everlasting one. I was, I am, I always will be.” The inclusion of God’s personal, covenant name in each line of blessing adds weight to what is explained in verse 27: “So shall they put my name upon the people of Israel, and I will bless them.” God is the source of our blessing. Never forget that.


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

1 Corinthians 16:13