Jw leaks exposes and holds accountable the watch tower society and those leaders within the jehovahs witnesses organization that disregard or violate the. To qualify as an unbaptized publisher, an individual must already be an active associate of jehovah s witnesses, regularly attending congregation meetings. Organizational structure of jehovahs witnesses wikipedia. Leaked branch and elders manuals pull back the curtain of. Shepherd the flock of god royal commission into institutional. Bennett cards sells theocratic items for jehovahs witnesses. May 15, 2008 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. The secret jehovahs witness database of child molesters. During the course we got a look at the manuscript of the new unnamed ks01 elders manual, this time instead of just 3 chapters covering jcs there will be 7 covering everything you can think of and more. 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. Jan 10, 2018 using the username ohmyjw, the former jehovah s witness jw elder speaks out against the groups rules, such as prohibiting blood transfusion even if that costs them their life or believing. Book covers ministry supplies jehovahs witnesses bennett cards. Feb 11, 2019 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. That jehovahs witnesses have refused life saving transfusions of certain products from.
Jehovahs witnesses is a millenarian restorationist christian denomination with nontrinitarian. In london alone, the movement says it has 1,000 people giving away literature and they get through about 6,000 brochures, 20,000 books, and. Shepherd the flock of god 2019 confidential handbook of jehovahs witness elders. Our product line, which includes pocket calendars, bookmarks, convention and meeting notebooks, magazine, brochure and tract holders and greeting cards, are all original designs of madzay color graphics, inc. How do elders serve congregations of jehovahs witnesses. Written by a former jehovahs witness elder of 22 years and his wife, witnesses of jehovah relates the history of the watchtower organization, giving an overview of its failed predictions of armageddon and the end of this system of things. Shepherd the flock of god 2019 confidential handbook of. Paul gillies of the christian congregation of jehovahs witnesses said elders were given internal training on how to deal with abuse allegations. On july 26, 1931, at a convention in columbus, ohio, rutherford introduced the new name jehovahs witnesses based on isaiah 43. Jun 24, 2019 i felt like everything that had mattered to me was gone, amber scorah says of her decision to leave the jehovah s witness community she grew up in. 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. Exjehovahs witness reveals secrets of religious group the. 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. 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.
Jehovah searches for his lost sheep, and he invites you to return to him. To witness for the organization is considered a necessary. In connection with the topic under discussion, it is not easy to make a cut and dry commentary to an outsider. Jehovahs witnesses ministry supplies by madzay color graphics. Shepherd the flock of god 2019 confidential handbook. Follow the moneyive always maintained that most organized religion is about money or power or both. Not only has jehovah provided his own example as the supreme overseer but he has also sent to the earth his. High court judgment template outer temple chambers. Jason barker jehovahs witnesses rely on their governing body, the faithful and discreet slave, to provide them with food in due season through the literature of the watchtower bible and tract society watchtower, march 15, 1990, p. Oct 07, 2010 jehovahs witness elders are provided with a manual outlining their procedural responsibilities and details on areas such as handling judicial committees and reasons for disfellowshipping. The 8 biggest shocks from the elders secret handbook.
Dec 26, 20 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. Latest elders book of jehovahs witnesses, link is only good. Witnesses of jehovah by leonard and marjorie chretien. The elders guide and help to protect the congregation spiritually. Latest elders book of jehovahs witnesses, link is only. Jehovah witnesses gifts pioneer gifts jw gift shop jehovah s witness 2021 year text org jw gift throw pillow, 18x18, multicolor 5. Since 1996 mjc has created products uniquely designed for the personal lives and ministry of jehovahs witnesses. 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. Five books you should read about jehovahs witnesses ex. Exjehovahs witness elder explaining why my family and i.
The message from jehovah s witnesses is one of rejection, one of having never done enough its funny, the message of the enemy being satan is eerily similar, never doing enough, never being good enough, leading to hopelessness, depression, despair and eventually suicide for some. A letter from the governing body this letter from the governing body is an appeal to gods servants who have strayed from the fold. Jehovah witness elders instructed to destroy evidence. This book is for elders only, as made clear in letter to elders, august 23, 2010, which states.
The governing body of jehovahs witnesses have authorised today the release of a 274 page fully revised and updated 2019 pdf version of. Shepherd the flock of god 2019 confidential handbook of jehovahs witness elders 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. I was a jehovah s witness for 25 years, an elder s wife for 15,and feel qualified to speak regarding this issue. The offices of elder and ministerial servant were restored to witness. Exjehovahs witness reveals secrets of religious group. Using the username ohmyjw, the former jehovahs witness jw elder speaks out against the groups rules, such as prohibiting blood transfusion even if that. Jehovahs witness elders made teen listen recording of her. 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. Less than 24 hours later, the manual was leaked and seemingly nonstop analysis and comparison to previous versions began. They published my first book under the title jehovahs witnesses answered verse by verse. Fits softcover books measuring 7 x 9 with 240 pages to 320 pages such as pure worship of jehovah restored at last, lessons you can learn from the bible, jesusthe way, the truth, the life. Ye are my witnesses, saith the lord, and my servant whom i have chosen. In january 2019, elders in the congregation of jehovah s witnesses issued a new version of the confidential handbook gods flock of shepherds. In january 2019, elders in jehovahs witnesses congregations were issued a new version.
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. This book also instructs them on the appointment of new elders, what to do in case of a natural disaster, and so on. What is going on with the jehovah witnesses letter to the elders. That book will be on rapidshare or here within days or weeks of it reaching the hands of all the elders. Discuss anything jehovahs witness or watchtower society related and meet new friends. Jehovah s witnesses organization for ignoring or violating the laws of the land, which harms parts of the community. Reed presiding overseer was my official title when i pastored a kingdom hall of jehovahs witnesses in brockton, massachusetts. Jehovah has entrusted elders with the responsibility to care for his precious sheep that he purchased with the blood of his son. Latest elders book of jehovah s witnesses, link is only good for 7 days.
The decision to leave jehovah s witnesses can be a painful experience. When i was a jehovahs witness, i was scared to death of ever. Oct 02, 2019 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. The group reports a worldwide membership of approximately 8. Us district court publishes copy of secret jehovahs witnesses elders manual shepherd the flock of god 2020 edition the united states district court for the southern district of new york has published, as part of court proceedings, a copy of the newly revised secret jehovahs witnesses elders manual shepherd the flock of god. Unless theyre an elder, jehovah s witnesses cant read this book, shepherd the flock of god 1 peter 5. It is a book on how to handle confidential and private matters within the group in a way that preserves the integrity and respect of the person needing counsel or reproof and balances the need of the organization to maintain a level of morality that they believe god insists on. Elders, ministerial servants, pioneers, or other appointed witnesses can lose their special privileges of service. New world translation of the holy scriptures by anonymous, the children act by ian mcewan, ellens song by ben kalla. Seeking help from a jehovahs witness elder, he was given a watchtower book to read to fix his feelings, but nothing worked.
Former jehovahs witness elders call for mandatory reporting. Sep 12, 2012 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. Jehovahs witness elder arrested on four counts of felony. Numerous books have been written by exjehovahs witnesses, exposing the false. A former jehovahs witness elder, regular pioneer, service overseer, convention speaker, convention department overseer, etc. A closer look at jehovahs witnesses living in the u. Jehovahs word is alive highlights from book five of psalms. Jehovahs witness elders are provided with a manual outlining their procedural responsibilities and details on areas such as handling judicial committees and reasons for disfellowshipping. Madzay products are specialized for use in jehovah s witnesses. I was a jehovah s witness for 25 years, an elder s wife for 15. Aug 23, 2010 secret elder s book in 2010, a new elder s book shepherd the flock of god was released. Oct 02, 2019 us district court publishes copy of secret jehovahs witnesses elders manual shepherd the flock of god 2020 edition the united states district court for the southern district of new york has published, as part of court proceedings, a copy of the newly revised secret jehovahs witnesses elders manual shepherd the flock of god.
Below are some excerpts of this updated version with my commentary. Jehovah s witnesses may object and say they have gotten away with doing some of the things on this list. Aug 10, 2020 two former jehovahs witness elders have called for mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse, saying the organisation believes it is answerable only to god. 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. Nov 12, 2020 elders at a utah congregation of jehovahs witnesses allegedly forced a 15yearold to listen to a recording of her rape over and over again for hours as part of a religious inquiry, a lawsuit.
They cant believe anything former jehovah s witnesses say, even if its factual. The good news today jehovahs witness elder now baptist pastor. Leather elders book, zipped black black jehovahs witness. Discuss anything jehovah witness, or watchtower society related.
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. This great jw gift includes over 80 different templates for writing letters in our ministry. Most memberseven the elders fell behind and never got to read the bible. Secret elders book leak jw leaks jehovahs witnesses. Within minutes of the highly controlled release of the shepherd book it has been leaked onto the internet. New 2012 elders book with 2015 amendments jehovahs witness.
The idea of being shunned by family and life long friends. The book will be released to all serving travelling overseers and service deck personnel in aug 01 and all elders in dec01 at the kms. Over 80 letter writing templates for jehovah s witnesses 2 timothy 4. Leaked branch and elders manuals pull back the curtain. 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. 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, a book referred to as the elder manual, is not for everyone to read. Among the rules enforced through the manual are forced shunning of family members who leave the sect and the requirement that witnesses refuse blood. A large portion of the book is devoted to the procedure for judicial committees and disfellowshipping. The good news today jehovahs witness elder now baptist. Watkins, 56, of heber springs arkansas, was taken into custody following a november 21st 2018 arrest warrant issued by the cleburne county circuit court. As an elder, your ultimate objective is to imitate supreme overseer, jehovah, and his son way you treat the sheep. Jehovahs witnesses employ various levels of congregational discipline as formal controls.
Former jehovahs witness elders call for mandatory reporting of. I was in the organization for thirteen years, from 1969 until 1982. In the book transfusionfree medicine and surgery authors. In march 1997, the watchtower bible and tract society, the nonprofit organization that oversees the jehovahs witnesses, sent a letter to each of its. This book is highly confidential and not to be shared with other congregation members. Jehovah s witnesses is a millenarian restorationist christian denomination with nontrinitarian beliefs distinct from mainstream christianity. From unique gifts, faith posters and greeting cards, to book covers, messenger bags and much more, you will find exceptional value and quality. And, to help us understand it better, we purchased a copy of the living bible, because we had heard our district overseer quote from it. I am eager to read this book, somebody pls post asap.
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