How to start a Watch and build....

The concept of the watch goes back to the creation of mankind.   When God made man He commissioned us to, "Tend and keep the garden," He gave us, Genesis 2:15.  The ancient foundational understanding of what it means to "Watch" and to be a "Watchman" is being unfolded for such a time as this.  Throughout scriptures there are common themes when watchmen appear on the scene.  These are as follows:
  • During key governmental shifts:  2 Sam 18:24-25 (Overthrow of Absalom);  2 Kings 2:17 (downfall of Jezebel); 2 Kings 11 (overthrow of Athaliah);  Ezekiel 33:1-6;
  • Covenant issues:  Genesis 2:15; 17:9-10; 18:19; 26:5; Exodus 12:17,24-25; Lev 18:4-30; Joshua 1:7-8; 1 Kings 2:3-4 
As the world systems clash, and times intensify, God is now calling watchmen to rise up and build their communities (ramparts) of prayer, Hab 2:1, "I will stand my watch and set myself on the rampart, and watch to see what He will say to me, and what I will answer when I am corrected."  Why?  He is preparing for His return.  A huge governmental shift is being prepared and foundations of His covenant are being restored.  Though the darkness is getting darker, His light is growing stronger.  Watchmen are searching the end-time frontiers of the harvest and heralding the call to the church to "Prepare the Way of the Lord!"   

Mark your way forward...
Practical steps to take 

STEP 1:  Register online!  This opens the communication lines.  Watchmen are different than other prayer streams in that we need to know where you are.  Otherwise, we have no way of knowing how or where to respond when the trumpet sounds, Neh 4:19-20, "Then I said to the nobles, the rulers, and the rest of the people, 'The work is great and extensive, and we are separated far from one another on the wall. Wherever you hear the sound of the trumpet, rally to us there. Our God will fight for us.'"  For USA citizens, please register online through the USA Watch (You will automatically be part of the Global Watch, but we help assist establishing regions through the time zones of America).

STEP 2: Find your community

1) Encounter Groups

Encounter groups are a great way to start building up a "Watch" community with committed prayer if you do not have it in your area, or region.
What is an encounter group:
  • Encounter groups are small groups of people gathering for the purpose of encountering God through worship/prayer/Word and building relationships. 
  • Hospitality, food, fellowship, worship will cultivate a hunger and atmosphere for encountering God for those attending. 
  • Start with one...see the response...and begin to meet with agreement of others.  
  • When God's Presence comes, the well of hunger will open, and people's lives will be touched by Jesus.
  • Build relationships that honor God and are founded on biblical values core values. 

2) Prayer Watches

A prayer watch is simply community in committed prayer/worship.  It can start with you in your home, then reach to your local fellowship/church/HOP.  
Characteristics of a Prayer Watch
  • God's Presence is the builder and sustainer of any sustained prayer/worship mobilization.
  • Building through relationship is prioritized and valued. 
  • God honors commitment.  Discipline will lead to delight that opens the well of desire in developing commitment to community in prayer.
  • Sustained corporate prayer is a foundation for a Watch.  Hab. 2:1  but it cannot be devoid of relational strength.  
Purpose of a Prayer Watch
  • Build relationship with your church or local fellowship.  Neh 4:19-20
  • Focus points of the watch may take on specific regions, issues.
  • Develop and mentor your group leadership in intimacy with God, the Word, and life issues.
  • Develop strategic intervention for cultural concerns.  

3) Watchmen and Gatekeepers 

Diligence and commitment to prayer, mentorship, building with others are characteristics of a watchman/gatekeeper
Characteristics of a Watchmen Gatekeeper
  • They have a devoted lifestyle of prayer/worship.  Col 3:12-15
  • They have a history of integrity and commitment to God.  Ps 26:1-12
  • Work with other leaders to develop and foster a culture of honor and intentional relationships. 
  • Agree to the core values of the Watch.
  • They will be ambassadorial carriers of the watch vision to catalyze and mobilize community + committed prayer in the local neighborhoods/church/HOP/nation.  
Our goal
  • We would like to see "Watchmen" facilitating teams develop in every nation.
  • Nations will see teams develop in cities and regions.  Ezekiel's wheel is the pattern of watchmen teams developing across the nations and working with each other. Ezek 1:16

National and International Watches

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 National watches are emerging as the relational strength of the Watch grows.  These expressions vary from daily to once a month gatherings or prayer calls depending on the culture from which they arise.  We are using Zoom technology to facilitate national and international calls.  If you are interested in participating or starting a national watch, we would welcome your assistance.  Please contact us.
We are dedicated to building the "Global Watch" and its various local, national, and international forms into a lasting expression as Jesus prepares the nations for His return.

"Your Watchmen shall raise up their voices, they shall sing together and see eye to eye when the Lord brings back Zion,"  
Is 52:8.

Help!  I don't have anyone to build with!

The Global Watch has a number of opportunities to help you connect and join with others on the wall.  Your first step is to register on-line, as above.  Contact us for further questions at [email protected]  

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"Then I said to the nobles, the rulers, and the rest of the people, 'The work is great and extensive, and we are separated far from one another on the wall.  Wherever you hear the sound of the trumpet, rally to us there.  Our God will fight for us.'”  
Nehemiah 4:19-20