Shepherd the flock of god elders book

Shepherd the flock of god in your care watchtower online. Rules in the 2010 publication for elders, shepherd the flock of god 1 peter 5. Shepherd the flock of god and older handbooks, manuals and textbooks used by elders of jehovahs witnesses. Jehovahs witness new shepherd the flock of god book for elders. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. 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. For when the chief shepherd appears, we all lay and vocational elders alike will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away 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 is important that elders locate scriptural and theocratic direction in a timely.

Jehovah has entrusted elders with the responsi bility to care for his precious sheep that he pur chased with the blood of his son. To accomplish this, at times we need help from qualified older men. Final arrangements are being made for the upcoming kingdom ministry school. Shepherd the flock of god 2019 confidential handbook of jehovahs witness elders. Interesting how it said for anyone needing a hard copy they would receive a wrapped copy to ensure confidentiality. 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 secret jehovahs witnesses. View or download secret jehovahs witness elder manuals, textbooks and handbooks, including the shepherd the flock of god manuals. This secret rule book is off limits, and elders must not divulge its contents to anyone, even close family members. 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. They are charged with watching over the straying sheep. Feeding the sheep leading the sheep protecting the sheep 1.

See letter dated march 16, 2015, to all bodies of elders regarding digital formats of this textbook. The author notes five kinds of straying sheep which include sinning sheep, wandering sheep, limping sheep, fighting sheep, and biting sheep. The handbook shepherd the flock of god deals with the structure, organization, and rules of the jehovahs witnesses. If an elder is deleted for reasons other than moving to another congregation with a favorable recommendation, he should turn over this publication to the congregation service committee to be destroyed, and any electronic copies in his possession should be deleted. Yes, elders find joy in giving their wives loving care. Feb 05, 2019 the jehovahs witnesses appear to have felt the mounting pressure to change their written policies on how to handle child abuse. View or download handbooks, manuals and textbooks used by elders of jehovahs witnesses. First peter chapter 5 verses 1 through 4, let me read this text for you. Elders manuals, branch manuals, and circuit overseer manuals. Jehovahs witness new shepherd the flock of god book for elders was released earlier this year. Why is the shepherd the flock of god book only viewed by. This book also instructs them on the appointment of new elders, what to do in case of a natural disaster, and so on. 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. The material in the book is confidential, and confidentiality must be preserved.

Shepherd the flock of god 2019 confidential handbook. Secret elders book leak 2019 version shepherd the flock. 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. A large portion of the book is devoted to the procedure for judicial committees and disfellowshipping. Secret elders book leak 2019 version shepherd the flock of god. The book mentions consulting other publications but says nothing about consulting the. Shepherd the flock of god watchtower online library. Shepherding the flock of god reformed bible studies. He says on page 2 of this book, the simple thesis of this book is, the fundamental responsibility of church leaders is to shepherd gods flock. Shepherd the flock of god royal commission into institutional. Wow shepherd the flock elder book, jehovahs witness.

The 8 biggest shocks from the elders secret handbook. 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. May 22, 2020 therefore, i exhort the elders among you, as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of christ, and a partaker also of the glory that is to be revealed, shepherd the flock of god among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of god. The fundamental responsibility of church leaders is to shepherd gods flock 23. In order to help elders fulfill this task, witmer recommends a comprehensive framework for shepherding and provides help in getting it started. This video contains text and video images from the book. Shepherd the flock of god meet your next favorite book. Shepherd the flock of god that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as god would have you.

They are truly gifts in men, a blessing to the congregation. Within minutes of the highly controlled release of the shepherd book it has been leaked onto the internet. Feed and shepherd gods flockhis church, purchased with his own bloodover which the holy spirit has appointed you as elders. Therefore, i exhort the elders among you, as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of christ and a partaker also of. With a spirit like peters, the governing body today exhorts congregation elders to strive to fulfill the heavy responsibility of shepherding gods flock. A revised, softcover textbook entitled shepherd the flock of god 1 peter 5. May 02, 2018 this file was originally published by but has since been removed. This publication, shepherd the flock of god, is confidential.

Shepherd the flock of god secret jehovahs witnesses elders. Appointment and deletion of elders and l\finisterial. Shepherd the flock of god jehovahs witnesses download. Elders who unselfishly shepherd the flock of god are a source of spiritual refreshment to jehovahs people. This update, assuming its legitimate, is proof that it isnt jehovah directing the organization. Jehovahswitnesses submitted 7 months ago by terrylawton nulite mark 4. The investigating elders should compose a record, sign it, put it in a sealed envelope, and give it to the secretary to be placed in the congregations confiden tial file. Thoughts from the updated 2019 release of shepard the flock of. The apostle peter, when writing to elders in the firstcentury congregation, said. Appointed elders to shepherd the flock of god watchtower.

A revised, softcover textbook entitled shepherd the flock of god l peter 5. Shepherd the flock of god by watch tower bible and tract. Below are some excerpts of this updated version with my commentary. For an animated discussion of this new book, please see the blog here. Called shepherd the flock of god, the book is supersecret and for the eyes of the elders only. Shepherd the flock of god in your care, not under compulsion. More importantly, there is a strong desire to shepherd the flock of god with joy, knowing that one day we will be called upon to give an account to the shepherd of our souls hebrews. Appointment and deletion of elders and ministerial servants chapter 4.

Shepherd the flock of god by watch tower bible and tract society. These documents are meant to be kept secret by the elders. Additional evidence may later come to light to establish matters. The governing body of jehovahs witnesses have authorised today the release of a 274 page fully revised and updated 2019 pdf version of.

It was most important for them to recognize that the flock belongs to. This publication is divided into chapters, each pertaining to a particular aspect of your work. 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. Aug 23, 2010 in 2010, a new elders book shepherd the flock of god was released. They are not to be viewed by anyone but themselves. After all, the word pastor comes from the latin word meaning shepherd. This book is for elders only, as made clear in letter to elders, august 23, 2010, which states. 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.