Jehovah witness elders manual pdf at manuals library. 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 handbooks are mainly used for judicial matters. 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. Secrets of the jehovahs witnesses and their elders manual. Commencing in 2018, various legal corporations under the direction of the governing body of jehovah s witnesses commenced a campaign of. The 8 biggest shocks from the elders secret handbook.
Documents are available in pdf, epub, or jwpub the format used. Although this book covers most aspects of our work as elders, at times you may. Us district court publishes copy of secret jehovahs. On february 4, 2019, rumors of the release of a new elders manual. From the shepherd the flock of god jehovahs witnesses elders book, page 3. Partners fighting over gift shop for jehovahs witnesses.
This book also instructs them on the appointment of new elders, what to do in case of a natural disaster, and so on. Jehovahs witnesses secret elders manual old version pay attention to yourselves and all the flock 1991 elders manual in use up to until 2010 legal notice and disclaimer. Among the rules enforced through the manual are forced shunning of family members who leave the sect and the requirement that witnesses refuse blood transfusions regardless of the consequences in loss of life. Check the elders manual as shown in the court exhibits of the australian royal commission, case number 29. Shepherd the flock of god royal commission into institutional. Jehovahs witnesses with access to the internet are now being asked. They are not to be viewed by anyone but themselves. View or download secret jehovahs witness elder manuals, textbooks and handbooks, including the. The jehovahs witnesses appear to have felt the mounting pressure to change their written policies on how to handle child abuse. Leaked branch and elders manuals pull back the curtain. 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 jehovah s witnesses jw, began to surface on exjw forums across the internet. Shepherd the flock of god 2019 confidential handbook. Manuals and letters issued by jehovahs witnesses and the watch tower society.
Shepherd the flock of god secret jehovahs witnesses. These documents are meant to be kept secret by the elders. Shepherd the flock of god 2019 confidential handbook of. Our official website provides online access to the bible, biblebased publications, and current news. The majority of witnesses are unaware, however, that witness elders are given an additional serving of spiritual food by the governing body. 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 jehovah s witnesses elder s manual shepherd the flock of god. View or download handbooks, manuals and textbooks used by elders of jehovahs witnesses. Leaked branch and elders manuals pull back the curtain of inner. Beckford, in his 1975 study of jehovahs witnesses, classified the groups organizational structure as totalizing, characterized by an assertive leadership, specific 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. Below are some excerpts of this updated version with my commentary. Less than 24 hours later, the manual was leaked and seemingly nonstop analysis and comparison to previous versions began. Elders manuals, branch manuals, and circuit overseer manuals. 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. The book mentions consulting other publications but says nothing about consulting the. In january of 2019, elders in the congregations of jehovahs witnesses were. S394e suggestions for publishers learning another language 201812.
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