Stronghold Ministry

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 story here.

Our Name
Along with the miracle, 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 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.

Over 25,760 cancer patients have received a free gift basket from Stronghold Ministry! If you’re fighting cancer, we’d love to send you one! If you know someone fighting cancer, this is a great way to encourage. We’ll send much-needed spiritual help from Joe and Terri Fornear who fought Stage IV cancer.

What’s in the Gift Basket?

Cancer patients receive:
(1) “My Stronghold” canvas tote bag.
(2) Inspirational books from experienced Stage IV cancer survivors, Joe and Terri Fornear:
My Stronghold – A Pastor’s Battle with Cancer and Doubts
Abiding Through the Shadows – A Caretaker’s Struggle with God’s Goodness.
In His Grip – Meditations with The Great Physician
(3) Small gift card to bless you in a practical way.
(4) “God, My Stronghold” wristbands.
(5) Bookmarks with God’s healing promises in Scripture.

*While supplies last. Donation not required, if you’d like to donate, go to our Secure Donation Portal.

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.

Our Costs (No costs for cancer patients!)
We offer free gift baskets, prayer and support by phone and email to cancer patients! We also offer more extensive Life Coaching based on suggested donations – contact us for more info. Stronghold Ministry relies on donations to operate. We incorporated in 2008 as a non-profit in the State of Texas and granted 501(c)3 status by the IRS in 2008, so donations are tax deductible. You can trust how we handle your donations! We are members in good standing with ECFA, The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability, an agency which provides accountability for non-profit organizations.