Secret elder s book in 2010, a new elder s book shepherd the flock of god was released. Below are some excerpts of this updated version with my commentary. Secret elders book leak 2019 version shepherd the flock. For other manuals and textbooks, including branch guidelines. Organizational structure of jehovahs witnesses wikipedia. Hidden camera investigation on what really happens to your car cbc marketplace duration. We know from bible prophecy that pestilence is a notable feature of the last days. Leaked branch and elders manuals pull back the curtain. A former jehovah s witness has offered a rare insight into the religious group, describing it as a cult that tries to control emotions, thought, information and behavior of a person. Shepherd the flock of god royal commission into institutional. After 15 years of gay relationships with over 100 men, kevin cried out to god for deliverance and experienced the supernatural, lifetransforming power of jesus christs forgiveness that healed him from homosexuality. A beginners guide to witnessing to the jehovahs witnesses.
Although russell used this idolatrous symbol on the covers of his books, he claimed his use of the winged solardisk originated from his understanding of malachi 4. This book also instructs them on the appointment of new elders. And they claim to have support for their views in the bible. While a number of unauthorized excerpts of the document have appeared over the years, including purported html versions of most of the book minus illustrations, an authoritative full original scan has hitherto remained out of public view, preventing reliable third party analysis and reportage. Jehovahs witness elder arrested on four counts of felony. He wrote in the preface to this 1985 book, there were a great many in the jw brooklyn headquarters who, like myself, believed that jehovah s witnesses must undergo a reformation or, at the very least, a spiritual renewal. Their preaching and way of worship have penetrated national and racial groups worldwide and have been embraced by people young and old.
In january of 2019, elders in the congregations of jehovahs witnesses were issued a new version of their confidential handbook, shepherd the flock of god. Jehovah s witnesses proclaimers of gods kingdom watch tower society on. Unless theyre an elder, jehovah s witnesses cant read this book, shepherd the flock of god 1 peter 5. Less than 24 hours later, the manual was leaked and seemingly nonstop analysis and comparison to previous versions began. To qualify as an unbaptized publisher, an individual must already be an active associate of jehovah s witnesses, regularly attending congregation meetings. Jehovahs witnesses do not have a paid clergy in their christian congregation. Cults are organizations that are ruled by imperfect men as their leaders who impose their will on brainwashed people. They are not to be viewed by anyone but themselves. I felt it was important to do a blog which applies the bite model to the religious practices and doctrines of jehovah s witnesses. The handbooks are mainly used for judicial matters. Shepherd the flock of god secret jehovahs witnesses.
Suppressed jehovahs witnesses elders manual pay attention to yourselves and all the flock 1991. Seeking help from a jehovah s witness elder, he was given a watchtower book to read to fix his feelings, but nothing worked. Jw elders book shepherd the flock of god explains judicial committee and disfellowship procedures in 2010, a new elder s book shepherd the flock of god was released. The bite model and jehovahs witnesses freedom of mind.
What is the role of the elders and how do they show personal interest in others. Jehovahs witnesses come to your door with one main objective. Jehovah s witnesses must recognize that god would never have. Leaked branch and elders manuals pull back the curtain of inner workings of jehovah s witnesses top leaders 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 exjw forums across the internet. Exjehovahs witness reveals secrets of religious group.
Vinyl that is too soft moves around on the book and feels less secure. Secret recording asking jehovahs witness elders why they. The group reports a worldwide membership of approximately 8. Come here for a laugh, or to connect with others going thru the same thing.
The governing body of jehovahs 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. They are mindful that their conduct could be misinterpreted by others. This book also instructs them on the appointment of new elders, what to do in case of a natural disaster, and so on. Before someone can become an elder they need to be recommended as one to the circuit overseer hes like a bishop. An interview with former jehovah s witnesses david and penni reed investigator 10, 1990 january how long were you both associated with the jehovah s witnesses. Jehovah s witnesses, mormons, muslims and others say jesus was merely a human prophet, an angel, or some other created being. What is the opinion of jehovahs witnesses elders about. This book is for elders only, as made clear in letter to elders. 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 exjw forums across the internet. The secret jehovahs witness database of child molesters. It is important that elders locate scriptural and theocratic direction in a timely. This month, i have asked kimmy odonnell, a support staff member for freedom of mind and a former jehovah s witness, to do the same for the watchtower. The 8 biggest shocks from the elders secret handbook.
On february 4, 2019, rumors of the release of a new elders manual. Welcome to the jehovah s witness discussion forum jw. Jehovah s witnesses are directed by the governing body of jehovah s witnesses, a group of elders. Latest jw elders book online mp3 sound for download. A former jehovah s witness elder and headquarters member is scheduled to stand trial in july after his arrest on four counts of seconddegree felony sexual assault. How do elders serve congregations of jehovahs witnesses. For over 40 years, we have provided clear vinyl books covers to protect our publications. Tammie former jehovah s witness pioneer raised by jehovah s witness parents her father an elder, tammie was confident she was in the only true religion.
In january of 2019, elders in the congregations of jehovahs witnesses were. Shepherd the flock of god secret jehovahs witnesses elders. The official home since 2016 of theoshares illustrations library fully indexed and searchable for jehovah s witnesses, elders, ministerial servants, pioneers and others. Christians believe jesus was and is the eternal god, the second person in the trinity, equal in nature with god the father and the holy spirit. In recent years, we have used vinyl specially formulated for clarity, softness and coldcrack resistance. I thought it sounded interesting, not really knowing anything about the jehovah s witnesses at the time.
Why has the society written a book so secret that the majority of. As an elder, your ultimate objective is to imitate supreme overseer, jehovah, and his son way you treat the sheep. Leaked branch and elders manuals pull back the curtain of inner. The elders guide and help to protect the congregation spiritually. After giving a prepared introduction usually about the sorry and frightening state of the world your jw visitors will try to determine. Aware that god has entrusted them with this important role, the elders do not dominate his people, but rather, they contribute to our wellbeing and joy. These documents are meant to be kept secret by the elders. Appointment and deletion of elders and l\finisterial. Leaving the jehovahs witnesses and coming to christ. Secret elders book leak 2019 version shepherd the flock of god.
View or download secret jehovahs witness elder manuals, textbooks and. At such time as he should cease to serve in that capacity, his copy of the book must be. Watkins, 56, of heber springs arkansas, was taken into custody following a november 21st 2018 arrest warrant issued by the cleburne county circuit court. Jehovahs witnesses with access to the internet are now being asked the following questions. At this time a friend of mine was working with a jehovah s witness and he used to tell what the jehovah s witness was telling him. Shepherd the flock of god 2019 confidential handbook of.
The governing body of jehovahs witnesses have authorised today the release of a 274 page fully revised and updated 2019 pdf version of. View or download handbooks, manuals and textbooks used by elders of jehovah s witnesses. What would a jehovah witness elder have to do to become a. He was a fourthgeneration jehovah s witness, but was disfellowshipped in 1981. Published on feb 5, 2019 the jehovahs witnesses appear to have felt the mounting pressure to change their written policies on how to handle. Vinyl that is too hard is sharp at the edges and uncomfortable to hold. The world headquarters of jehovahs witnesses is closely monitoring the outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease known as covid19. Theoshare illustrations library docspdite new home sponsorship jehovah s witnesses public talk illustrations jehovah s witnesses illustrations for the ministry. How does it take a person that long that long to realize all of a sudden the religion is false. Shepherd the flock of god 2019 confidential handbook. They must demonstrate a basic knowledge of jehovah s witnesses doctrines to the elders, state their desire to be a jehovah s witness, and conform to the organizations moral standards. Elders in the congregations of jehovahs witnesses are provided with a book of instructions on how to handle certain matters within the congregation, especially judicial matters, meaning sins that may warrant their counsel. Shepherd the flock of god thetruthofjehowaswittness.
So a meeting was arranged with one of their elders. A former jehovah s witness is using stolen documents to expose allegations that the religion has kept hidden for decades. The opinion of jehovahs witnesses elders about corona virus is that is is just another virus. Pioneering in her 30s spending at least 90 hours per month, she reported an average of 10 bible studies and placed 100s of. When there is an outbreak of disease, it is wise to take practical measures to protect ourselves as well as others. I was in the organization for thirteen years, from 1969 until 1982. A large portion of the book is devoted to the procedure for judicial committees and disfellowshipping. If it proves to be as devastating as some authorities think it may be it will be just another aspect of the increase in pestilence that the bible foretold that would be be predominate during the time of the end. Jehovah s witnesses is a millenarian restorationist christian denomination with nontrinitarian beliefs distinct from mainstream christianity.
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