This article was first published on Kingdom League's old blog in 2011.  I'm re-posting it here because 1Church1Day is the same strategy as ORT.  It's just a different name and the lessons learned are still true 14 years later.  ​

It’s been over six years since God spoke to me on December 14, 2004 about the Operation Rolling Thunder (ORT) strategy.  I spoke that strategy first to three leaders.  It is October 5, 2011 today.  I quit trying to keep up with all the statistics in participation in 2009. It became overwhelming.  By then we'd seen leaders in 23+ nations and over 10,000+ churches participate.  At last count leaders in 34+ nations have utilized this strategy to mobilize and deploy the body of Christ to engage the seven spheres of society and to establish 24/7/365 prayer in a city or region.

Proven Results
Recently our National CONECTer in Kenya, Pastor Thomas and our National CONECTer in Myanmar, Apostle John Mark provided me an updated report.  Between these two updated reports we discovered that there are churches from 21+ denominations, in 35 cities, with over 61 churches working together, 25 city prayer centers launched, and 19 church plants between them.  Neither time nor space permits me to share the supernatural signs, salivations, water baptisms, and healings that they report as well.

Corporate intimacy with our heavenly Father produces supernatural corporate fruit.  Operation Rolling Thunder (ORT) is a strategy going strong and serving those who utilize the wisdom of God's strategy found in it.  At the same time I could point to numerous examples where the strategy seemingly only worked for a short time or failed.

Lessons Learned
After 6+ years of overseeing ORT, training and consulting with ministers, mayors, state representatives, fire chiefs, business leaders, doctors, etc. I've learned some lessons about that is takes to begin to transform and continue that transformation process long term.  In fact, I will share some common characteristics and lessons learned from churches, cities, counties and states where in we see long term results that we'd all agree speak to some level of transformation (ie. decreasing crime, church growth, economy effected, abortion rates decline, adoption rates rise, etc.).

We are thrilled and rejoicing with the One Hope Team in Lane County Oregon!  They now have 45 churches praying every month with 10 strategic councils providing direction to their 24/7 prayer. 

One Hope was founded by Steve and Patti Bus.  Here's their leadership team today click here.  They launched 1Church1Day in May 2015 click here wherein God marked their Kick Off with some amazing signs and wonders just like you see in my book Operation Rolling Thunder.  They say 225 lightning strikes followed by 5 earthquakes. 

What I've found over the years is that when God's people obey His voice, they make "His-story" (history) and sometimes God chooses to put His signature (sign-nature) on that page of history.  I've learned He does this to encourage His people to continue until they see measurable results such as:

March 17, 2019 - Answers to Prayer Produced through 44 Churches who do 1Church1Day in Lane County OR!
March 22, 2017 - City Manager says "What we see are answers to prayer, not just serendipitous acts!
March 22, 2017 - 1Church1Day Testimony - Record Low Employment!

If you are a leader and you'd like to see your community transformed like this then click here to learn what we've done to equip 300 new leaders to mobilize the Church to transform their community through our Kingdom Academy.

Or, contact our office and ask about what it would take to host a 1.5 day 1Church1Day Kick Off in your city or region.  Click here.

It's amazing what God's people can accomplish when we collaborate together.  In the last 36 days we saw those using the 1Church1Day app mobilize: 

• 1000 hours of prayer
• 3 Churches/Ministries taking a day of prayer
• 108 new people
• 6 Churches/Ministries 

To cover one month in prayer requires 744 hours.  Each person who simply reported the time they prayed using the app says we mobilized the equivalent of 41.66 days of prayer.  Add in the 3 from the churches and ministries who took a day of prayer and that raises it to 44.66 days of prayer.  But then If we add in the corporate prayer calls or prayer gatherings which included ministries like Washington State Prayer Caucus, Prayer Strike Force, Church of Truth, the WA ST Business Council, Father's House, The King's Fisher we add in another 153 hours.  This brings our total days of prayer to 51 days of prayer.  

That's a lot of power and it only comes when we the Church cooperate, collaborate and communicate together.  Now this is just a SMALL FRACTION of what is available.  If you understand the principle of exponential power found in God's word then you will understand just how important your prayer watch, or adding your voice to a prayer alert is.  Click here for the Revelation of the Power of One More!

Prayer Power + Honoring Jurisdictions = Results 
That's a lot of "prayer power."  We saw 9 new testimonies or answers to prayer recorded during this same time period as well.  We pray for results and the strategic councils we are forming (Church, Government, Business, Family, Life and Evangelism so far) help direct our prayers with insight gleaned from leaders within that sphere with actual jurisdiction.

Isaiah 2:2-3 says:

The books of Ezra, Esther, Daniel and Jonah all share a common truth very clearly and that is, kings issue decrees.  King David even has some of His decrees proclaimed through the Psalms. Decrees are always written under the order of the king.  In Revelation 1:6 and 5:10 we find that Jesus has called us as kings and priests. 

Jesus provides us the best example of the role of a king in Revelation 19:11 where it says …”in righteousness He judges and makes war.”  In other words, He makes decisions based upon what is right and then wars to enforce it. 

I learned through the Navy War College that armies exist to project power to enforce the will of the government they represent.  That is why Jesus taught us to pray “kingdom come and will be done on earth as it is in heaven” in Matthew 6:10. The word “kingdom” introduces jurisdiction.  It’s the authorized domain the king is responsible for.  This is why in the 1Church1Day strategy we seek to form councils within these two domains or jurisdictions in mind.
​

1. Geographic – Cities, counties, provinces, states or nations.
2. Spheres or Mountains of Cultural Influence – Family, Religion, Government, Business, Media/Arts/Entertainment, Education & Healthcare

​You’ll find all through scripture that boundaries serve as lines of jurisdiction.  There is a place for every family, tribe (Numbers 2), nation (Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua) and people (Acts 17:26) on earth.  Many have asked why God allows certain evil events to occur on earth!  It’s because of He has delegated that responsibility to mankind.  Psalms 115:16 says:

“The heaven, even the heavens, are the Lord's; But the earth He has given to the children of men.”

Since Christ has called us as “kings” and “priests,” we are called to make decisions about what to pray and proclaim.  To do that as effectively as possible we need to draw upon God’s wisdom.

​The Process of Developing a Decree

As I waited upon the Lord I heard "the power of one."  He showed me why you, your prayer and your voice matters. I discovered the supernatural equation for exponential power.  Trust me, numbers matter especially when the exponential power of Holy Spirit comes upon those numbers.   

Here is how the revelation unfolded.  As I meditated upon this phrase the Lord reminded me of:

John 17:20-22
“I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me. And the glory which You gave Me I have given them, that they may be one just as We are one:

Luke 3:16
John answered, saying to all, “I indeed baptize you with water; but One mightier than I is coming, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.

Luke 24:49
Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high.”

Acts 2:1-4
​ When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

1 John 5:7-8
For there are three that bear witness in heaven: the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit; and these three are one. And there are three that bear witness on earth: the Spirit, the water, and the blood; and these three agree as one.

Here's the Revelation of "The Power of One" 

Isaiah 2:2-3 
Now it shall come to pass in the latter days That the mountain of the Lord's house Shall be established on the top of the mountains, And shall be exalted above the hills; And all nations shall flow to it. Many people shall come and say, “Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, To the house of the God of Jacob; He will teach us His ways, And we shall walk in His paths.” For out of Zion shall go forth the law, And the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.

​How can we build a mountain of prayer?  It's accomplished one person, one hour, one church/ministry, one day at a time.  Every single hour, person, or ministry who prays contributes to that.

In 1Church1Day we've developed a way to help us see how we are doing.  Inspired by our heavenly Father who even counts the number of hairs on our head (Matthew 10:29) we track every hour a person reports that they pray in the calendar as well as every day a ministry or church covers with 24/7 prayer. This way we can see how we are progressing building our Father's house of prayer for all nations. 

What's the key?  Isaiah 22:22 spoke of the key of David.  David's key combined communication and teamwork through a little administration to facilitate 24/7 continual prayer, praise and worship on Zion in Jerusalem.  

Why?  Power to Rule & Reign

From KLI's monthly newsletter!  Click here to become a partner.
​You know, the Greek word that Jesus borrowed from Greek culture for the Church is “ekklessia.”  He first introduced it in Matthew 16:18 saying ….”I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.” 
 
The church has a government established by Jesus Christ.  In fact, the origin of ekklessia sheds light on this and it’s purpose.  Prior to Jesus choosing to use this term it was used by the Greeks.  According to Wikipedia, it was actually the principal assembly of democracy in Athens.  It was open to all who qualified for citizenship and was responsible for declaring war, military strategy and electing government officials.  
 
So, the historical purpose of the term translated “church” was to:

• Govern which requires making decisions
• Declare war and develop strategy

 
When you understand this and combine that with another word that Jesus borrowed from the Greek/Phoenician seafaring community, apostolos.  Then you will understand the church’s call to spiritual war and some of the reactions in Jesus day. You see they understood EXACTLY what those words meant in their culture.
 
Apostolos first referred to the leader of a convoy, later the commander of an invasion force and finally it referred to the role of an ambassador general.  It was like Pontus Pilate was the ambassador general sent to represent Rome in Jerusalem.  Jesus basically called his 12 disciples ambassadors, admirals and or generals.  They were messengers sent to represent God’s government on earth as it is in heaven.
 
Why?  Revelation 12 provides context. It describes the spiritual war in heaven which spilled on to earth.  It says Satan went to make war with the remnant of God’s seed and those who obey Him and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.
 
Armies Exist to Project Power on Behalf of Their Government
That is what the Navy War College taught me.  Ephesians 3:10 says, “to the intent that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places…,” Principalities and powers refers to demonic governmental offices.
 
So how does the Lord project power today?  

I just got off the phone with Apostle Nani who heads up the India Prayer League.  We were with him and the pastors of 24 churches who were working with him. They shared with me the watch schedules for their congregation on the day they take to pray using the 1Church1day strategy. 

The strategy was done mostly on paper.

Then there is Living Hope in Renton Washington. This church takes the 13th of each month as their day to pray.  They started on paper but quickly added the system to their website and integrated it with their church app.  

Simultaneously, we happen to be working with the Transform Yakima Together League who is rolling out their own customized 1Church1Day Community Prayer Transformation System.  They've customized our system for their network of 25 churches.  

All technology does is to help automate a process. In this case we use communication technology to help connect the body of Christ to build our Father's house of prayer for all nations, one person, one hour, one church, one day at a time. 

Well it happened again!  Some were sure Jesus' second coming was scheduled for September 23rd!  I think, which part of Mark 13:32 don't you get?  You know, where it says "of that day and hour, no one knows."  

Why don't we know?  Well, part of the reason is God is exercising God COMSEC (Communication Security according to Wikipedia is "is the discipline of preventing unauthorized interceptors from accessing telecommunications in an intelligible form, while still delivering content to the intended recipients" I submit He's waiting on the Church to accomplish an assignment and he also knows that we are people, have difficulty with our tongues and "loose lips sink ships."  ​Hebrews 10:12-13 says;

 "But this Man, after He had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down at the right hand of God, from that time waiting till His enemies are made His footstool."

He is Waiting Until....

His enemies are made His footstool.  Psalm 110:1-2 was quoted by Jesus in Matthew, Mark and Luke where it says: 

"The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand, Till I make Your enemies Your footstool.” The Lord shall send the rod of Your strength out of Zion.  Rule in the midst of Your enemies!"  

When this was written the context was, whenever a king was seated on His throne, it was where He placed His feet.  That was a footstool and it went with the throne.  

The Church has a Job To Finish!