Our Mission
Stronghold Ministry provides spiritual support and comfort to cancer patients, caretakers and others in crisis. Since 2008, Stronghold Ministry has provided specialized spiritual support for cancer patients. Led by Joe Fornear, a Stage IV melanoma survivor and former pastor with over 30 years of ministry experience, we bridge the gap between medical treatment and biblical comfort. Contact us here.
Our passion to support cancer patients is borne out of the battle that Joe had with Stage IV metastatic melanoma. Joe had been a pastor for 12 years when he was diagnosed in 2002. In May of 2003, doctors gave him “days to live,” but since August of 2003, he has been cancer free. The Lord provided Joe a miraculous healing! Read more on Joe’s battle with cancer…
Our Name
Along with the miracle of healing Joe from Stage IV Metastatic Melanoma, God provided supernatural strength for Joe & Terri to handle the intensity of the battle as it was way beyond their natural coping abilities. This explains our name, Stronghold, which comes from the many Old Testament references to the Lord Who provides strength, refuge and security in times of trouble. Our message is that when we are losing our grip, no matter what we are going through, the Lord is our Stronghold!
Our Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors are a gifted group of volunteers with varying professional backgrounds who gives their time and talents to oversee the financial and general daily operations of Stronghold Ministry, our directors, and staff.
Financial Integrity & Our Commitment
At Stronghold Ministry, we believe spiritual comfort should never be a financial burden. We are a donor-supported 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to providing free spiritual gift baskets, prayer, and personal support to cancer patients and their caretakers. We rely entirely on the generosity of donors to continue this mission.
How We Stay Accountable: We take our stewardship seriously so you can focus on your health. Stronghold Ministry is an accredited member of the ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability) and has earned the Candid/Guidestar Platinum Seal of Transparency for six consecutive years—the highest rating possible for non-profits.
Our Services
We provide the spiritual support that is so crucial when battling cancer. We suggest you start with requesting a free spiritual gift basket here. Also if you’d like us to be part of your prayer and support team, write us or call us and tell us your story. We provide counseling, host support groups, speak in home groups, Sunday school classes, youth groups. Joe can be a Sunday morning guest speaker at your church service. We host retreats and conferences as well. Find out more by checking out our free services.
