Jw elders book shepherd the flock of god explains judicial committee and disfellowship procedures in 2010, a new elders book shepherd the flock of god was released. A busy religion as of 2010, there are over 7 million active jehovahs witnesses worldwide, spending. This edition of shepherd the flock of god, referred to colloquially within the jehovahs witness elder community as the shepherd book was printed april 2020. The bite model and jehovahs witnesses freedom of mind. Among the rules enforced through the manual are forced shunning of family members who leave the sect and the requirement that witnesses refuse blood. This month, i have asked kimmy odonnell, a support staff member for freedom of mind and a former jehovahs witness, to do the same for the watchtower.
Within minutes of the highly controlled release of the shepherd book it has been leaked onto the internet. With this biblical precedent in mind, the governing body of jehovahs witnesses has adjusted how the appointments of elders and ministerial servants are made. These books include publications by charles taze russell and joseph franklin rutherford. Secret elders book leak 2019 version shepherd the flock. Since they believe the watchtower is jehovah s organization, they must obey elders and the governing body of jehovah s witnesses.
View or download shepherd the flock of god and older handbooks, manuals and textbooks used by elders of jehovahs witnesses. For other manuals and textbooks, including branch guidelines, circuit overseer guidelines. This book is for elders only, as made clear in letter to elders. When a person is still pretending to be a jw often for reasons related to shunning but in reality no longer believes the doctrine of the org nor accepts the authority of elders or the gb.
On february 4, 2019, rumors of the release of a new elders manual, meant only for the eyes of the top leaders in each congregation of jehovahs witnesses jw, began to surface on ex jw forums across the internet. This book gives a rundown of stats and figures of witnesses. The recently registered australian company christian congregation of jehovah s witnesses australasia has issued a body of elders letter, dated august 28, 2019, instructing elders to destroy judicial hearing records and certain congregation records. Here you will find links to published books by jehovahs witnesses. Organized to do jehovahs will book watchtower online. Leaked branch and elders manuals pull back the curtain.
Second annual report by jehovahs witnesses in response to the royal. Religious beliefs jehovahs witnesses believe in almighty god, jehovah, the creator of the heavens and earth. Jehovah s witnesses believe they follow the bible and jehovah s laws rules. Each chapter is numbered, and each paragraph within the chapter is also numbered. View or download secret jehovahs witness elder manuals, textbooks and handbooks. Although raised in the religion, he was expelled in 1981 on the grounds of apostasy after criticizing some of the teachings and conduct of the religions leadership. Watchtower books publications of jehovahs witnesses. The book, published as the posthumous work of russell, was a compilation of his commentaries on the bible books of ezekiel and revelation. Shepherd the flock of god 2019 confidential handbook of. They cant believe anything former jehovah s witnesses say, even if its factual. The jehovah s witnesses appear to have felt the mounting pressure to change their written policies on how to handle child abuse. Jehovah s witnesses are organized hierarchically, and are led by the governing body of jehovah s witnesses from the watch tower societys headquarters in warwick, new york. There are ex jehovah witness elders viewing you and br.
The book mentions consulting other publications but says nothing about consulting the. Jehovah searches for his lost sheep, and he invites you to return to him. Many of the older publications are no longer used by jehovahs witnesses. Ccjw australasia boe letter 28 august 2019 pdf jehovahs witnesses does not have paid ministers in its congregations. I felt it was important to do a blog which applies the bite model to the religious practices and doctrines of jehovahs witnesses. Theoshare illustrations library docspdite new home sponsorship jehovah s witnesses public talk illustrations. This publication is divided into chapters, each pertaining to a particular aspect of your work. Jw s are required to believe that their religious leaders at watchtower headquarters are chosen by god. Although this book covers most aspects of our work as elders, at times you may. Elders in each congregation were portrayed as princes. The governing body, along with other helpers, are organized into six committees responsible for various administrative functions within the global witness community, including publication, assembly programs and. Jehovah s witnesses may object and say they have gotten away with doing some of the things on this list.
Shepherd the flock of god 2019 confidential handbook. Shepherd the flock of god watchtower online library. The handbooks are mainly used for judicial matters. Jehovah expects of elders is revealed at deuteronomy. Christian congregation of jehovah s witnesses usa certificate of incorporation for the christian congregation of jehovahs. Shepherd the flock of god secret jehovahs witnesses elders.
The manual pay attention to yourselves and to all the flock tells local elders how to conduct closeddoor trials and other actions controlling the personal lives of jehovahs witnesses. In january of 2019, elders in the congregations of jehovahs witnesses were. They are truly gifts in men, a blessing to the congregation. Reminds me of rape cases where the morals of the person raped are more important than the truth of the matter. It is strictly to educate, inform and encourage others, along with telling my side of the story, about my story while being raised as a jehovah s witness.
Jehovah uses holy spirit to select those who serve as elders and ministerial servants in his flock, or so jehovahs witnesses are taught. Finally, brothers, continue to rejoice, to be readjusted, to be comforted, to think in agreement, to live peaceably. Peters comments and they can really let her know what the. View or download handbooks, manuals and textbooks used by elders of jehovahs witnesses. Secret elder s book in 2010, a new elder s book shepherd the flock of god was released. How do elders serve congregations of jehovahs witnesses. Shepherd the flock of god royal commission into institutional. Since 1976 all doctrinal decisions have been made by the governing body of jehovah s witnesses, a group of elders at the denominations headquarters. Less than 24 hours later, the manual was leaked and seemingly nonstop analysis and comparison to previous versions began. It is important that elders locate scriptural and theocratic direction in a timely manner in. A large portion of the book is devoted to the procedure for judicial committees and disfellowshipping. In january of 2019, elders in the congregations of jehovah s witnesses were issued a new version of their confidential handbook, shepherd the flock of god.
The beliefs of jehovah s witnesses are based on the bible teachings of charles taze russellfounder of the bible student movementand successive presidents of the watch tower society, joseph franklin rutherford, and nathan homer knorr. The elders love for impartiality, justice, and mercy will assist them in. Nationwide, there are approximately 1 million jehovahs witnesses with 50,000 residing in the metropolitan chicago area. But when the reto respond, jehovah to the samaritans and nations. This is quite a switch from when i was an active witness, as the yearbook was something many witnesses looked forward to eagerly.
Jehovahs witnesses and child sex abuse a brief handbook. What jehovah expects of elders is revealed at deuteronomy. Every week, the elders preside over the congregation meetings in order to strengthen our faith. Im just wondering if anyone knows where i could find a pdf of the revelation book with the pictures included. These documents are meant to be kept secret by the elders. Leaked branch and elders manuals pull back the curtain of inner workings of jehovahs witnesses top leaders. Jehovah s witnesses branch organization manual jehovah s witnesses branch organization manual 2003 edition 175 pages pdf. Ex jehovahs witness elder explaining why my family and i left the watchtower organization duration. Jehovahs witnesses use the bible to victimshame, sex. Filing a lawsuit against jehovahs witnesses for cases of child sex abuse can be very difficult, as persons outside the religion may not understand the religious structure, policies, and practices that make jehovahs witnesses culpable in cases of child sex assault within their church.
Organized to do jehovah s will 2005 book organized to do jehovah s will 2005 pdf. Available to read online or download as mp3, aac, pdf and epub files in over 300 languages. Shepherd the flock of god has been designed as a handbook for elders to supply vital information that will help them care for congregation matters. Leaked branch and elders manuals pull back the curtain of inner. View or download, handbooks, manuals and textbooks used by jehovahs witness pioneers fulltime preachers and publishers all other preachers. Congregation elders are worthy of our honor because the holy spirit has appointed them overseers, to shepherd the congregation of god. A person in this situation may accept the decision of the committee simply because they assume their appeals are exhausted. Organized to do jehovahs will book see also watch tower publications contents. The governing body of jehovah s witnesses have authorised today the release of a 274 page fully revised and updated 2019 pdf version of their secret elders book shepherd the flock of god. The more recent publications are used by jehovahs witnesses for their ministry and for their own personal.
Text publication download options research guide for jehovah s witnesses2018 edition pdf. The official home since 2016 of theoshares illustrations library fully indexed and searchable for jehovah s witnesses, elders, ministerial servants, pioneers and others. Im studying to become jehovah s witness because im a child. June 15, 2000 watchtower but, how is the holy spirit used to. In the book jehovahs witnesses proclaimers of gods kingdom 1993, that. Honestly, i searched it on goodreads because i was curious if it was here,i misplaced my other book, and i wanted to know if i could get school credit for it. Fully documented with photocopies of statements from rare watchtower publications, this book reveals many facts the watchtower society tries to hide from jehovahs witnesses and investigators of this religion. From the congregation itself mature, spiritually qualified men are appointed as elders and overseers. Yes, elders find joy in giving their wives loving care. Elders who unselfishly shepherd the flock of god are a source of spiritual refreshment to jehovahs people. Free bible study resources published by jehovahs witnesses.
The governing body of jehovahs witnesses have authorised today the release of a 274 page fully revised and updated 2019 pdf version of. Jehovahs witnesses australian government response to the. National institutes of health and open the pdf file in your chosen language. They are not to be viewed by anyone but themselves. Jehovah expects of elders is revealed at deuteronomy 1. Christian congregation of jehovahs witnesses in the netherlands, to. So, if this appeals committee agrees to the disfellowshipping, they dont tell the person that they can contact the branch office unless that person indicates that they think there has been a mistake. Unless theyre an elder, jehovah s witnesses cant read this book, shepherd the flock of god 1 peter 5.
Marvin james penton born april 27, 1932 is a professor emeritus of history at the university of lethbridge in lethbridge, alberta, canada and the author of three books on the history of jehovah s witnesses. While supplies last, receive the paperback book at no char. As of september 1, 2014, appointments are being made as follows. English research guide for jehovah s witnesses2018 edition. Jehovahs witnesses to apparently cease publication of. Jehovahs witnesses and clergy privilege reclaimed voices. It was apparently announced today, during the annual meeting of jehovahs witnesses, that the publication of their yearbook would soon cease. The apostle paul, in the closing remarks of his second letter to the corinthian congregation, said. Fbi criminal files documentary jehovah witness family. Jehovahs witnesses is a millenarian restorationist christian denomination with nontrinitarian. Jw elders book shepherd the flock of god explains judicial committee and disfellowship procedures. The original scripture index has been replaced with one using the page numbers of this revision.
Australia newly registered jehovahs witnesses legal. Shepherd the flock of god thetruthofjehowaswittness. Jehovahs witnesses and child sex abuse a brief handbook for attorneys. Elders manuals, branch manuals, and circuit overseer manuals. The 8 biggest shocks from the elders secret handbook. I still have an old copy but its in another state, and the only pdf s that ive been able to find are text only. Below are some excerpts of this updated version with my commentary. Organizational structure of jehovahs witnesses wikipedia.
A branch office is a type of headquarters of jehovah s witnesses that oversees hundreds of congregations. Facts the watchtower society doesnt want you to know. A letter from the governing body this letter from the governing body is an appeal to gods servants who have strayed from the fold. Shepherd the flock of god secret jehovahs witnesses.
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