This book is for elders only and not to be given to any sister at all. You will note in chapter 5, paragraph 9, of the shepherding textbook that a change in ler minology is being introduced. It is used by jehovahs witnesses to support their worldwide work, which includes publishing bibles and biblebased literature. As appointed elders and christian overseers, you have been given the responsi. The jehovahs witnesses appear to have felt the mounting pressure to change their written policies on how to handle child abuse. This is all the apostate lore that the minions fear. Shepherd the flock of god by watch tower bible and tract society. The apostle peter, when writing to elders in the firstcentury congregation, said. Shepherd the flock of god in your care, not under compulsion. Its been nine years since the first shepherd the flock of god elders handbook came out, that was so top secret that non elders were forbidden to read it, and sisters were not even allowed to touch it, and to this day, most jehovah s witnesses are not aware that the book even exists.
View or download handbooks, manuals and textbooks used by elders of jehovahs witnesses. From the 2010 publication for elders, shepherd the flock of god. Appointed elders to shepherd the flock of god watchtower. Shepherd the flock of god 2019 confidential handbook. View or download shepherd the flock of god and older handbooks, manuals and textbooks used by elders of jehovahs witnesses. This publication is divided into chapters, each per. First peter chapter 5 verses 1 through 4, let me read this text for you. Therefore, i exhort the elders among you, as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of christ and a partaker also of. 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. Secret elders manual shepherd the flock of god ex jw. The governing body of jehovahs witnesses have authorised today the release of a 274 page fully revised and updated 2019 pdf version of. Secret elders manual shepherd the flock of god ex jw forum. Elders are the designated leaders of the church, and the flock is entrusted to them by god.
Shepherd the flock of god watchtower online library. 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. However, that does not mean that they force the flock to serve jehovah. 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. Shepherd the flock of god secret jehovahs witnesses elder. These documents are meant to be kept secret by the elders. Less than 24 hours later, the manual was leaked and seemingly nonstop analysis and comparison to previous versions began. The handbook shepherd the flock of god deals with the structure, organization, and rules of the jehovah s witnesses. Elders manuals, branch manuals, and circuit overseer manuals. This book is for elders only, as made clear in letter to elders, august 23, 2010, which states. A revised, softcover textbook entitled shepherd the flock of god l peter 5. A revised, softcover textbook entitled shepherd the flock of god 1 peter 5. 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. It seems they are not aware that the watchtower itself is a pagan image.
Among the rules enforced through the manual are forced shunning of family members who leave the sect and the requirement that witnesses refuse blood. Shepherd the flock of god royal commission into institutional. 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. Aug 20, 2018 the purpose of this video is not to bash, defame, or criticize. Posts about shepherd the flock written by witnessoutreach. Feb 05, 2019 the jehovah s witnesses appear to have felt the mounting pressure to change their written policies on how to handle child abuse. To become an elder, a male member of the congregation must be approved for the position by the watchtower bible and tract society. They are not to lead for the pay or the reward but because of their desire to serve and shepherd the flock. Shepherd the flock elder book cover, gray, jehovahs. In 2010, a new elders book shepherd the flock of god was released. For a number of days after the books release, every site that hosted an. 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. Jehovahs witnesses are afraid of anything the organization deems to be pagan.
Shepherd the flock of god thetruthofjehowaswittness. They are truly gifts in men, a blessing to the congregation. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. For other manuals and textbooks, including branch guidelines, circuit overseer guidelines. In january of 2019, elders in the congregations of jehovahs witnesses were. The guidance that the elders receive in the book titled shepherd the flock of god. 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. Jehovahs witness new shepherd the flock of god book for elders. It is strictly to educate, inform and encourage others, along with telling my side of the story, about my story while being raised. This handbook covers, among other topics, when a person should be reproved. The 8 biggest shocks from the elders secret handbook.
The arrangement of having a group of elders oversee the congregations began on october 1. Jehovahs witnesses secret elders book shepherd the flock part 2. Apr 23, 2017 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 purpose of this video is not to bash, defame, or criticize. The handbook shepherd the flock of god deals with the structure, organization, and rules of the jehovahs witnesses. To give you insight, i will tell you the mentality i was raised in to help you to understand why a woman and jw men would believe she is not qualified or worthy to have the information contained in the once elusive, yet still secret elders ha. Final arrangements are being made for the upcoming kingdom ministry school, and we are now pleased to provide you with some additional information and direction. Rules in the 2010 publication for elders, shepherd the flock of god 1 peter 5. It is interesting that all jehovah s witnesses believe they have the truth and that the watchtower holds nothing back from them. Its the other elders who recommend people to be an elder, so as you can imagine the whole thing is like a boys club where they o. Their eagerness is evident in their selfsacrificing attitude in helping the flock.
Interesting changes in the 2019 shepherd the flock of god. Shepherd the flock of god by watch tower bible and tract. Reviewing the shepherd book 33 with sherrie dsouza. Jehovahs witness new shepherd the flock of god book for elders was released earlier this year. October 17, 2014 october 17, 2014 james strait 897 views apostates, awake, clincal psychology, elders, elders book, elders training video, jehovahs witnesses, mental. Shepherd the flock of god 2019 confidential handbook of. Individual congregations of jehovahs witnesses are overseen by designated men who are called elders. Secret elders book leak 2019 version shepherd the flock. Shepherd the flock of god secret jehovahs witnesses elders. Yes, elders find joy in giving their wives loving care.
Leaked branch and elders manuals pull back the curtain. Called shepherd the flock of god, the book is supersecret and for the eyes of the elders only. Jehovah has entrusted elders with the responsi bility to care for his precious sheep that he pur chased with the blood of his son. 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. The handbooks are mainly used for judicial matters. Not only has jehovah provided his own example as the su preme overseer but he has also sent to the earth his. Before someone can become an elder they need to be recommended as one to the circuit overseer hes like a bishop. They are not to be viewed by anyone but themselves. What would a jehovah witness elder have to do to become a. Apr 21, 2012 posts about shepherd the flock written by witnessoutreach.
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. Zipped high quality stitch finish embossed wording. Nov 15, 2008 shepherd the flock of god a good shepherd will strive to imitate jehovah and his son as shepherds by loving the sheep in the following areas. Shepherd the flock of god secret jehovahs witnesses. Jehovah expects of elders is revealed at deuteronomy 1. Elder jehovahs witnesses topics the world news media. Shepherd the flock of god and older handbooks, manuals and textbooks used by elders of jehovahs witnesses. The revised edition ofpay attention to yourselves and to all the flock is presented as a practical and convenient handbook for congregation elders and traveling overseers to use in caring for responsibilities as shepherds of the flock of god. For an animated discussion of this new book, please see the blog here. In 2010, the watchtower society released a new manual for use by elders in congregations of jehovahs witnesses. The material in the book is confidential, and confidentiality must be preserved. Appointment and deletion of elders and ministerial servants chapter 4. The watch tower bible and tract society of pennsylvania is a nonprofit corporation formed in 1884 under the laws of the commonwealth of pennsylvania, u.
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. Shepherd the flock of god in your care elders in congregations of jehovahs witnesses refer to a handbook titled, shepherd the flock of god in your care, and this handbook addresses, among. Its been nine years since the first shepherd the flock of god elders handbook came out, that was so top secret that nonelders were forbidden to read it, and sisters were not even allowed to touch it, and to this day, most jehovahs witnesses are not aware that the book even exists. The book mentions consulting other publications but says nothing about consulting the. The secret watchtower elders manual dispel the darkness. Shepherd the flock of god meet your next favorite book. Jehovahs witnesses are conditioned to fear and distrust any information on the internet that scrutinizes the watch. The book is entitled shepherd the flock of god, and caused a bit of a stir on the internet, as many former jehovahs witnesses attempted to circulate. Secret elders book leak 2019 version shepherd the flock of god. Aug 23, 2010 in 2010, a new elders book shepherd the flock of god was released.
Wow shepherd the flock elder book, jehovahs witness. Shepherd the flock of god, the new 2010 elders book the new 2010 elders book has just been released. This publication is divided into chapters, each pertaining to a particular aspect of your work. Shepherd the flock of god a good shepherd will strive to imitate jehovah and his son as shepherds by loving the sheep in the following areas. Consider the most surprising information inside, some of which ive already discussed in other posts. Within minutes of the highly controlled release of the shepherd book it has been leaked onto the internet. A large portion of the book is devoted to the procedure for judicial committees and disfellowshipping. This secret rule book is off limits, and elders must not divulge its contents to anyone, even close family members. Feeding the sheep leading the sheep protecting the sheep 1.
Why arent jehovahs witness women allowed to handle or. Therefore, to the older men among you i give this exhortation, for i too am an older man with them and a witness of the sufferings of the christ, a sharer even of the glory that is to be revealed. Following again johns imagery from nature, when a sheep is wounded or becomes ill, it is to be noticed by the good shepherd, who takes that sheep from the flock and gives the special attention needed by the sheep to be restored to fullness of health. The elders love for impartiality, justice, and mercy will assist them in. Secret elders book leak 2019 version shepherd the flock of. Jehovahswitnesses submitted 7 months ago by terrylawton nulite mark 4. It is interesting that all jehovahs witnesses believe they have the truth and that the watchtower holds nothing back from them. Elders who unselfishly shepherd the flock of god are a source of spiritual refreshment to jehovah s people. 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. Shepherd the flock of god jehovahs witnesses download.
Below are some excerpts of this updated version with my commentary. 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. You can follow any responses to this entry through the rss 2. Download the secret manual that only elders are allowed to read. Leaked branch and elders manuals pull back the curtain of.
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