According to 1 Samuel 17:32-40, David was more than ready to fight the giant for God’s namesake and Israel’s well-being. King Saul immediately took off his familiar armor and loaded it on David. David, a shepherd and leader in his own right, tried to walk around in the king’s armor. But within seconds, David adamantly said to Saul:

“I cannot go in these; I am not used to them!”

So, David took off Saul’s unnatural and cumbersome armor and went to retrieve what made sense to him as a gifted shepherd: “Five Smooth Stones.”

Five Stones Global advocates and equips others for paradigms that encourage local expressions of faith, discipleship, church, and leadership, rather than reflect and unhealthily depend on the culture, heritage, and material resources of the original sending churches. We believe that creating a culture of dignity, sustainability, and multiplication in all stages is necessary so disciples of Jesus around the globe can say:

“I can go in these; I am used to them!”