Introduction
Introduction
Welcome to Operation Restoration. Start with this video to hear from your session guides on the goals for their time with you.
Next, take some time to learn a bit more about each of the men who will be playing a role in your restoration journey.
Mike Lindell is best known as the inventor and CEO of MyPillow, but his influence doesn’t stop there. He is now well known as an author, executive producer, crusader, and genuine Patriot. Mike Lindell is a dedicated Christian who participates in many philanthropic causes. His amazing online platform the Lindell Recovery Network helps struggling addicts find hope, restoration, and the love of Jesus. As a graduate of ORW, Mike Lindell fully believes in and endorses it. Though he was a Christian, he had not fully surrendered to Jesus until he went through ORW in 2017. Mike says this life-changing opportunity has brought his relationship with Jesus to a powerful new level – truly, he hasn’t been the same since. Mike, too, wants others to experience the great freedom and blessing that comes from a surrendered relationship with Jesus.”
Paul Lavelle, CMSgt, USAF (Ret), MSC is the Founder of Operation Restored Warrior (ORW), a ministry dedicated to healing and restoring our nation’s veterans.
Serving for 26 years on active duty in the United States Air Force Medical Service, Paul served in several major commands and senior medical executive leadership positions, culminating his military career at the United States Air Force Academy where he retired in 2001. He is the recipient of several personal awards, decorations, and medals. Paul holds a master’s degree in Counseling.
In 2004, Paul began a 4-year journey developing his gift of restorative healing with bestselling author John Eldredge as a team member with his Wild at Heart Ministry. During that time Paul was privileged to work with thousands of civilian men, combat deployed active duty personnel, and military veterans. He developed a deep desire to see healing, restoration, and freedom come to his fellow military warriors.
In 2008, Paul founded ORW with fellow military veterans from each of the services. Over the past 13 years he has helped heal and restore hundreds of our nation’s warriors struggling with this suicide epidemic that’s claiming at least 22 veterans lives each day. Paul and his team have also restored numerous national leaders in government, business, education, professional sports, entertainment, and in ministry. ORW’s impact has been highlighted in four documentaries and five books.
Jordan is the Executive Director of Operations and Drop Zone Lead for Operation Restored Warrior. He served as an Infantryman at the 101st Airborne Air Assault Division and at the 3rd Infantry Regiment, The Old Guard. Jordan attended an ORW Drop Zone looking to rekindle a relationship with Jesus and his wife after realizing how emotionally withdrawn and distant he had become. With diagnoses of PTSD, depression, and anxiety, he realized that medication(s) could not fix these problems. Through the Drop Zone experience and having a powerful encounter with Jesus, his heart was restored and healed in some deep places. He is a graduate of Elim Bible Institute & College with a diploma in Pastoral Ministry and is ordained through Elim Fellowship. He also has a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management: Health and Wellness and a Master’s degree in Exercise Science, both from California University of Pennsylvania.
Shannon is a Drop Zone Facilitator for Operation Restored Warrior and has extensive experience in communications, team leadership, and the delivery of solid results in high-stress environments. As the Founder and Principle of SilentShadow USA Inc., Shannon brings a wealth of wisdom and experience to his roles as a trainer, speaker, and consultant for tactical and firearms skills development. In addition to his role as Founder and Principle of SilentShadow USA, he also serves as the Founder and CEO of SEAL Swim Charities, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a Mind, Body & Spirit approach to healing for veterans. After having his own personal encounter with Jesus and an undeniable spiritual experience he and his dog PigBear, decided to then help others overcome their personal struggles by serving with ORW.
Tim is the Director of Drop Zone Operations and a Drop Zone Facilitator for Operation Restored Warrior. He served as a military police officer from 1999 to 2003 with two deployments. He returned stateside in 2002 and for years, Tim struggled to find peace in his life. Tim looked for answers through counseling, medications, exercise, alcohol, and anything that others said would help but found no relief. After years of depression that led him to frequent thoughts of suicide, he was introduced to Operation Restored Warrior by close friends. Tim attended a DropZone and had his warrior heart restored and healed in July 2017. Since his DropZone, Tim has been living in freedom from the things that once held him captive, such as his depression, anxiety, and guilt, and he lives each day on mission to help others find freedom too. Tim is a graduate of Dallas Christian College – Dallas, TX with a Bachelors of Science in Christian Ministry & Leadership and was ordained in 2008.
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