Mike Daley, SgtMaj, USMC, (Ret.), has deployed for multiple combat tours. As a result of PTSD, friends who were KIA, a divorce and separation from his children, escapism and alcoholism set in, leading to depression and suicidal thoughts. Mike reluctantly agreed to attend a Drop Zone in 2018 - and all the hurts of the past were vaporized and healed because his heart was pierced by the Lord like never before! Additionally, the restoration of Mike’s heart led to an amazing, God anointed marriage to his wife, Sarah who is a retired United States Marine First Sergeant, an ORW Alumni and a women’s program facilitator for ORW.
OUR TEAM
Operation Restored Warrior is a spiritual Special Ops unit that deploys to RESCUE, REBUILD, and RESTORE.
Originally consisting exclusively of military and first responders, our team now includes spiritual warriors from all walks of life who are devoted to Jesus' mission of healing the brokenhearted and bringing freedom to the prisoners.
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JOHN WILLIAMS - President
 John C. Williams, CWO4, USCG (Ret) has been devoted to the mission of ORW since attending his own Drop Zone. During his time as a Helicopter Rescue Swimmer, he continually struggled with PTSD resulting from recovery missions. While serving as a Criminal Investigator many of the investigations opened wounds from his childhood which he was unable to address on his own. He reached a breaking point after years of suppressing these scars out of fear and having suicidal thoughts while dealing with the aftermath of active duty members taking their own lives.  At his own Drop Zone, John encountered Jesus’ healing and restoration in a very profound way - and he now works to bring that restoration to others.
JORDAN FULTON - Drop Zone Lead
Rev. Jordan Fulton, SGT, US Army, (Ret), MSc attended a Drop Zone to rekindle a relationship with Jesus and his wife after realizing how emotionally withdrawn and distant he had become. Diagnosed with PTSD, depression, and anxiety, he realized that medication could not fix these problems. Through his encounter with Jesus at the Drop Zone, his heart was restored and healed in some deep places - and he has not looked back. Jordan is married to an amazing woman, Sarah, who is his partner in raising their 5 kids together. Jordan has a passion for family, fitness, and single-origin coffee. He is a graduate of Elim Bible Institute & College with a diploma in Pastoral Ministry and is ordained through Elim Fellowship.
Mike Daley - Director of Drop Zone Administration
CASSIE ARZA - Drop Zone Facilitator
Cassie came to ministry through Christian film and TV, producing more than 60 episodes of television drama, two feature films, and dozens of short films and documentaries. Her training at the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry awakened in her a passion for teaching, deliverance and restoration, and walking with people into places of spiritual and emotional freedom. Cassie is a mom and bonus mom of eleven children through adoption, marriage, and birth. In this season, much of her daily life is invested in homeschooling her three youngest children. Whether producing stories, raising a family, or guiding Drop Zone participants through restoration, her focus remains the same: creating the space for people to experience fullness of life in Jesus.Â
Mike Daley - Director of Drop Zone Administration
Mike Daley, SgtMaj, USMC, (Ret.), has deployed for multiple combat tours. As a result of PTSD, friends who were KIA, a divorce and separation from his children, escapism and alcoholism set in, leading to depression and suicidal thoughts. Mike reluctantly agreed to attend a Drop Zone in 2018 - and all the hurts of the past were vaporized and healed because his heart was pierced by the Lord like never before! Additionally, the restoration of Mike’s heart led to an amazing, God anointed marriage to his wife, Sarah who is a retired United States Marine First Sergeant, an ORW Alumni and a women’s program facilitator for ORW.
SHANE SOOTER - Creative Director
Over the past two decades, Shane has produced more than 20 original series - drama, reality TV, & documentary, as well as two feature films. Now as part of the ORW team, Shane uses his skills to lead people into their own story of healing and restoration.  At his own Drop Zone, he had an encounter with Jesus that was beyond his theology: "I spent time in the presence of Jesus. Jesus showed up in the same way for every man that weekend, restoring hearts and even performing miraculous physical healing. Through Jesus, ORW is truly a ministry of miracles.” Shane is devoted to being a husband to Cassie, a father to 11 kids, and an artist in service of the King.
