Our Journey
Our Vision

We envision a future where individuals and communities are transformed by the love of Jesus Christ and mobilized to impact their families, athletic teams, schools, churches, and neighborhoods. Through dynamic mission work, purposeful discipleship, and unified service, we see vibrant communities growing in  hope — impacted  by people who live out their God-given purpose and share the Gospel locally, regionally, and nationally.


Stand With Purpose will be recognized for fostering spiritual growth, serving the local church, strengthening communities, and creating opportunities for all — including individuals with disabilities and those uniquely gifted — to find purpose and belonging, develop their talents, and serve in ways that glorify God.

How We Work
Our Story

Rick and Luann Robinson have spent more than 25 years living sent—serving God through the local church, community outreach, and national missions. Their story began in faithful, everyday ministry: teaching Sunday School, leading Awana programs, serving in men’s and women’s ministries, and investing in families within their church and community. Alongside raising their children, they discovered that every part of life—whether on the field, at home, or in the church—was an opportunity to share the Gospel and model authentic faith.

Their calling deepened through the game of baseball, where coaching became a ministry and discipleship turned dugouts into mission fields. What began as mentorship on the diamond grew into a passion for shaping young athletes and coaches into Kingdom-minded leaders who live out their faith with courage and conviction.

That same heartbeat carried into Christian camps for children and youth, where the Gospel came alive through relationships, teamwork, and service. Over the past eight years, as full-time missionaries across the United States, Rick and Luann have connected churches with faithful servants through short-term missions—uniting the Body of Christ and igniting lives with purpose. Today, the decades of experience, passion, and obedience have come together as Stand With Purpose—a movement calling believers to live sent, serve boldly, and make Christ known wherever they go.

Our Statement of Faith

Our Pathway, God's Purpose

Decades of ministry, coaching, and serving the local church.

Learn About Our History
Our Founders
Rick & Luann Robinson

For more than 30 years, Rick and Luann Robinson have lived out their calling to coach, serve, and lead others toward Christ. From the ballfield to the mission field, their journey has been defined by faith, family, and a passion to make disciples who make disciples.
Through Stand With Purpose, they inspire others to discover their God-given purpose, live with intentional faith, and serve their communities and the world with purpose.

Our Board
Mike Linch

Mike Linch serves as Senior pastor of NorthStar Church in  Kennesaw, GA. A former Liberty University pitcher under Yankee legend Bobby Richardson, he now coaches at Allatoona High School and serves as team chaplain. Through his podcast “Linch With a Leader” and weekly Coaches Bible study, Mike inspires coaches, pastors, and leaders nationwide to grow in faith and purpose.

Doug Kovash

Doug Kovash serves at Samford University, overseeing major gifts that support athletics, facilities, and scholarships for 17 sports and 360 student-athletes. Before joining Samford, he spent a decade in leadership with Firehouse Ministries and 28 years in baseball as a coach and scout. His blend of athletic experience and compassionate ministry brings Stand With Purpose a powerful voice for service and impact.

Jay Brown

A native of Brunswick, Georgia, Jay Brown began his collegiate baseball journey at Young Harris College under Coach Rick Robinson, setting the school record for strikeouts in a game and earning NJCAA All-Region honors. His standout summer with the Cotuit Kettleers in the Cape Cod Baseball League led him to the University of South Carolina, where his faith, character, and leadership set him apart both on and off the field.
Now a Financial Advisor and Planner in Columbia, South Carolina, Brown continues to live out his calling to lead and serve with integrity. His journey from the mound to the marketplace and community reflect a steadfast commitment to faith, excellence, and making a lasting impact on others.

Chad Gassman

Chad Gassman brings decades of leadership and coaching experience to Stand With Purpose with a heart for developing coaches and athletes  who lead with purpose. From his early days coaching at Olivet Nazarene and Young Harris College to being a head coach    and athletic director roles at Waldorf, Pikeville, and Judson University, Chad has built programs rooted in excellence, integrity, and service. His passion extends beyond wins and championships—he believes in equipping coaches and players to use their God-given talents to influence lives for Christ. Through every season, Chad’s mission remains the same: to develop leaders who stand firm in faith, live with purpose, and multiply their impact both on and off the field.

Our Gospel Champions
Shawn & Erin

Shawn and Erin were married in 2023, and from the beginning of their marriage, God began stirring their hearts toward full-time ministry. Through prayer, service, and obedience, a clear calling to missions has continued to unfold.

That calling was affirmed during mission work in Puerto Rico with Lync8, where Shawn and Erin served by hosting visiting teams and leading sports camps in local schools. In those moments, God beautifully wove together their love for youth, their gift of hospitality, and their desire to serve — confirming His direction for their lives.

Shawn’s background as a professional chef and Erin’s experience in food and beverage management have become powerful tools for ministry, allowing them to serve others with excellence, care, and generosity. Together, they are parents to three young adult sons who are pursuing education and trade training, a role they cherish deeply.

In November 2025, Shawn was ordained by their sending church, Southside Christian Church in Kentucky. Together, Shawn and Erin are continuing to prepare for faithful service as they pursue theological training at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

With humble hearts and a willingness to be sent, Shawn and Erin desire to serve wherever God leads — sharing the love of Christ through relationship, service, and faithful presence they join our Stand With Purpose team.  

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Mike Manderino

Mike Manderino came to faith as a teenager and has followed Christ through seasons of challenge and growth. Through personal trials and God’s steady grace, his passion for ministry deepened through Bible study and discipleship—leading him into mission work and a calling to serve through baseball. Today, Mike serves with Stand With Purpose by leading small groups, discipling others, and organizing athletic team Gospel Treks with a desire to make disciples and advance God’s Kingdom.

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