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Sep 16, 2016 a former elder of the jehovahs witness religious movement is sharing his insights into the group with an online archive of religious publications, videos, and internal memos normally. Shepherd the flock of god thetruthofjehowaswittness. These documents are meant to be kept secret by the. These are the 8 most shocking and confounding things i found in the handbook for jehovahs witness elders, shepherd the flock of god. Aug 23, 2010 secret elder s book in 2010, a new elder s book shepherd the flock of god was released. I have been one of jehovahs witnesses my entire life, 35 years, and was recently appointed as an elder. Jehovahs witnesses with access to the internet are now being asked the following questions. A jehovahs witness elder has been jailed for 14 years for sexually abusing girls as young as 12. Aug 22, 2019 man files lawsuit against jehovah s witness organization, alleges sexual abuse kevin ramirez, 26, said he was molested for years as a kid by an elder of the san dimas spanish congregation. They are mindful that their conduct could be misinterpreted by others. In recent years, we have used vinyl specially formulated for clarity, softness and coldcrack resistance. Jehovahs witnesses are willing humbly to make such adjustments. Jehovah s 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. Jehovah s witnesses believe death is a state of nonexistence with no consciousness.

I delivered public talks, conducted public bible studies, spent some time as a secretary jws produce a ton of paperwork. A former jehovahs witness is using stolen documents to expose allegations that the religion has kept hidden for decades. Important news or announcements about the jehovahs witness discussion forum. Book makes early in chapter one is the idea that god has a personal name and that if we dont use that name, then we cannot really know him. Sep 23, 2015 under the theocratic warfare doctrine, jehovahs witnesses are allowed to hide the truth from anyone outside of the religion including in legal matters such as child sexual abuse cases if doing so protects the organization. A former elder of the jehovahs witness religious movement is sharing his insights into the group with an online archive of religious publications, videos. Fortuna woman, exjehovahs witness shares story of sexual. In january of 2019, elders in the congregations of jehovahs witnesses were. Disavowed by nearly everyone she knew, her memoir is a tale of starting over. I have been one of jehovah s witnesses my entire life, 35 years, and was recently appointed as an elder.

As an elder, your ultimate objective is to imitate supreme overseer, jehovah, and his son way you treat the sheep. How trained are the elders in the jehovahs witness. My overwhelming misgiving with this book is in regard to the persecution of jehovahs witness. Jehovah s witnesses operate 87 branch offices worldwide, under the oversight of headquarters representatives who visit each of their assigned branches every few years, auditing operations, counseling branch committee members, department heads and missionaries, and reporting back to the governing body. Leaked branch and elders manuals pull back the curtain. The secret jehovahs witness database of child molesters. Shepherd the flock of god royal commission into institutional. From unique gifts, faith posters and greeting cards, to book covers, messenger bags and much more, you will find exceptional value and quality. This secret rule book is off limits, and elders must not divulge it s contents to anyone, even close family members. The friend who had invited maple to the conference was also an exjehovahs witness and was able to connect. 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 elders have made it clear that this is a private book for the flock that deals with discipline and is not to be shared with any but the elder body. Both men are accused of violating laws by posting copies of a secret elder s manual on the internet. Within minutes of the highly controlled release of the shepherd book it has been leaked onto the internet. 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 jehovah s witnesses. I was a congregation elder, which means i held a position of authority in the congregation.

How trained are the elders in the jehovahs witness denomination. What is the role of the elders and how do they show personal interest in others. Unless theyre an elder, jehovahs witnesses cant read this book, shepherd the flock of god 1 peter 5. Man files lawsuit against jehovahs witness organization, alleges sexual abuse kevin ramirez, 26, said he was molested for years as a. Discussing the name of god with a jehovahs witness elder. There are ex jehovah witness elders viewing you and br. These documents are meant to be kept secret by the elders. Organizational structure of jehovahs witnesses wikipedia.

This good news of the kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth for a. Here is a capture of the jehovahs witnesses elders manual of the section concerning child abuse. Watkins, 56, of heber springs arkansas, was taken into custody following a november 21st 2018 arrest warrant issued by the cleburne county circuit court. Amber scorah was a jehovahs witness and a missionary in china when she began to harbor doubts about the apocalypse. California man accuses jehovahs witnesses of covering up. Exjehovahs witness elder describes how he was abused by.

This secret rule book is off limits, and elders must not divulge its contents to anyone, even close family members. I am not a jehovah s witness so i do not take issue with witnesses of jehovah to defend a theology i disagree with. A former jehovahs witness elder and headquarters member is scheduled to stand trial in july after his arrest on four counts of seconddegree felony sexual assault. Shepherd the flock of god secret jehovahs witnesses.

On february 4, 2019, rumors of the release of a new elders manual. When i requested a copy for my family, i, like all of the other men in the congregation, except elders were denied access. This is a secret book, only elders are allowed to have it and they have to return it if they step down. This good news of the kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations. The book mentions consulting other publications but says nothing about consulting the. For over 40 years, we have provided clear vinyl books covers to protect our publications. In my study with my witness friend i do not want to challenge him on everything, but i think that this is an important enough. Mark sewell, 53, raped one woman in his congregation in. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers.

Discover the best jehovah s witness in best sellers. Leaked branch and elders manuals pull back the curtain of. Madzay products are specialized for use in jehovahs witnesses. 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. Elders manuals, branch manuals, and circuit overseer manuals. Why has the society written a book so secret that the majority of. Even if you study the bible with an elder, they are not allowed to tell you what they know. Secret elders book leak 2019 version shepherd the flock. Exjehovahs witness elder describes how he was abused by fellow worshipper as a boy john viney was a church elder when his own. 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.

Since 1996 mjc has created products uniquely designed for the personal lives and ministry of jehovahs witnesses. Jehovahs witnesses do not have a paid clergy in their christian congregation. May 08, 2018 these are the 8 most shocking and confounding things i found in the handbook for jehovah s witness elders, shepherd the flock of god. Appointment and deletion of elders and l\finisterial. A former jehovahs 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. I had no reason to doubt, but god had different plans for my life. View or download handbooks, manuals and textbooks used by elders of jehovahs witnesses. A former jehovahs witness elder, regular pioneer, service overseer, convention speaker, convention department overseer, etc. A beautiful coloring book to reminding you of who you are in jesus bible quotes coloring book bible verse coloring book. While each of our book covers are designed to fit a number of books of similar size, our csh, cmd and clg book covers are designed to perfectly fit the pocketsize, standard and large print 20 revised editions of the new world translation. Discover the best jehovahs witness in best sellers.

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. Jehovahs witnesses can hide the truth in court to protect. A former jehovah s witness is using stolen documents to expose allegations that the religion has kept hidden for decades. Secret elders book leak 2019 version shepherd the flock of. Vinyl that is too soft moves around on the book and feels less secure. Exjehovahs witness elder explaining why my family and i. Before someone can become an elder they need to be recommended as one to the circuit overseer hes like a bishop.

Shepherd the flock of god secret jehovahs witnesses elders. 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 2019 confidential handbook of. Iama exjehovahs witness elder, now an activist i run a. Witnesses of jehovah leonard chretien, majorie chretien on.

This book is for elders only, as made clear in letter to elders, august 23, 2010, which states. Jehovahs witnesses is a millenarian restorationist christian denomination with nontrinitarian beliefs distinct from mainstream christianity. 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. Here is a capture of the jehovahs witnesses elders manual. Devout witnesses, in order to stay abreast of current watchtower teachings, are required. My overwhelming misgiving with this book is in regard to the persecution of jehovah s witness in malawi. This is a secret book, only elder s are allowed to have it and they have to return it if they step down. 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. Why do jehovahs witnesses preach from house to house. What would a jehovah witness elder have to do to become a. Shepherd the flock of god 2019 confidential handbook. This edition of shepherd the flock of god, referred to colloquially within the jehovahs witness elder community as the shepherd book was printed october 2019. When i was 12, i had read the bible two and a half times through.

Maple said the elder slammed his fist on the table and called them both liars. A large portion of the book is devoted to the procedure for judicial committees and disfellowshipping. Jw elders book shepherd the flock of god explains judicial committee and disfellowship procedures. A copy of this textbook is issued to each appointed elder, and he may retain it as long as he continues to serve as an elder in any congregation. Unless theyre an elder, jehovah s witnesses cant read this book, shepherd the flock of god 1 peter 5. New 2012 elders book with 2015 amendments jehovahs witness. The handbooks are mainly used for judicial matters. Less than 24 hours later, the manual was leaked and seemingly nonstop analysis and.

Here is a capture of the jehovah s witnesses elder s manual of the section concerning child abuse. Jun 01, 2018 maple said the elder slammed his fist on the table and called them both liars. Leaked branch and elders manuals pull back the curtain of inner. Pay attention to yourselves and all the flock 1991 from wikileaks. 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. Below are some excerpts of this updated version with my commentary. They have to fulfill the requirements mentioned in 1 timothy 3.

Jehovah s witnesses do not have a paid clergy in their christian congregation. Escaping a childhood of abuse among jehovahs witnesses. 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. Vinyl that is too hard is sharp at the edges and uncomfortable to hold. Jehovahs memory with a jehovahs witness elder the edge. Peters comments and they can really let her know what the truth is about the organization she is contemplating. Only witness elders are allowed to read the book, and an. Jws cant do things that might stumble other jws or non believers. Jehovahs witnesses ministry supplies by madzay color graphics. Jw s cant do things that might stumble other jw s or non believers. Apr 23, 2011 why arent any women allowed access to it at all.

Jehovahs witnesses are organized hierarchically, and are led by the governing body of jehovahs witnesses from the watch tower societys headquarters in warwick, new york. What are the requirements for a person to become an elder. 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. Exjehovahs witness reveals secrets of religious group. The 8 biggest shocks from the elders secret handbook. I am not a jehovahs witness so i do not take issue with witnesses of jehovah to defend a theology i disagree with. How do elders serve congregations of jehovahs witnesses.

Both men are accused of violating laws by posting copies of a secret elders manual on the internet. Jehovahs witness elder mark sewell jailed for sexual. Tell us how we can improve things, share your ideas or just give us feedback on how were doing. Elders in the congregations of jehovah s 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. The group reports a worldwide membership of approximately 8. Reminds me of rape cases where the morals of the person raped are more important than the truth of the matter. Rules in the 2010 publication for elders, shepherd the flock of god 1 peter 5. They are not to be viewed by anyone but themselves. Jehovahs witness elder arrested on four counts of felony. Here is a capture of the jehovahs witnesses elders. Shepherd the flock of god secret jehovahs witnesses elder. Get help here if you are having trouble using the forum.

Hades and sheol are understood to refer to the condition of death, termed the common grave. 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. Secret elders book in 2010, a new elders book shepherd the flock of god was released. This book also instructs them on the appointment of new elders, what to do in case of a natural disaster, and so. When i was eight, i knew the bible so well my mom would ask me how to spell hard words. Discussing the name of god with a jehovahs witness elder 529. Feb 17, 2019 before someone can become an elder they need to be recommended as one to the circuit overseer hes like a bishop. 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.