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. This secret rule book is off limits, and elders must not divulge its contents to anyone, even close family members. It is excellent in its treatment of the related biblical passages. Elders will also seek to have faceface contact with their groups. Shepherd the flock of god 2019 confidential handbook. If a man is considering becoming an elder himself, or if he is currently serving as an elder and considering his affirmation of. Jeramie rinne proves its possible to write both comprehensively and concisely about the office and ministry of church elders. There is no objection if an elder personally spi ral binds or laminates his own textbook or does so for other elders. The function and role of an elder is well summarized by alexander strauch in his book biblical eldership. Yes, elders find joy in giving their wives loving care. What moves elders to shepherd the flock of god willingly. It would also be a good book to give to men who are training to be leaders in the church.
A shepherd the flock of goda has been designed as a handbook for elders to supply vital information that will help them care for congregation matters. For example, new elders could be paired up with experienced elders to learn how to visit the sick or. After all, the word pastor comes from the latin word meaning shepherd. Elders are to shepherd the flock of god, not under. View or download secret jehovahs witness elder manuals, textbooks and. Published 2010 by watchtower bible and tract society of new york inc. 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. Shepherd the flock of god secret jehovahs witnesses. This information was sent to elders after the release of the book. When the body of elders discusses a matter, christ by means of the holy spirit can influence any elder to make an expression that contributes to a wise decision, one that may not have been reached if the elders had been consulted individually.
From start to finish shepherding gods flock is a short considering the issues covered but packed book on the nature of baptist polity. The elders read a suggested book related to being an elder or shepherding the church, with discussion on issues raised in the book. Shepherd the flock of god by watch tower bible and tract society. Biblical leadership in the new testament and beyond. Secret elders book leak 2019 version shepherd the flock of. Third, we are starting a new element to the sunday morning congregational prayer by an elder. Secret elders book leak 2019 version shepherd the flock of god.
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. Apr 08, 2015 new secret elders book leaked to the internet kim mikey. Written to the new elder who asks the question after. Since the release of the new shepherding textbook, several elders have asked about the possibility of having their textbook spiral bound if he has another baptized brother who is not an elder do the work for him, the elder must watch while the work is being done. Since the release of the new shepherding textbook, several elders have asked about the. 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 new shepherd the flock of god book for elders was released earlier this year. The elders devote time to those in need of special attention. Mar 05, 2015 as an elder in a local church i am always on the look out for books that will help me and my team better serve our congregation. Both the old and new testaments repeatedly employ the metaphor of shepherding to describe the spiritual leadership of gods people. Elders that require a printed copy of the shepherd book item number 5436 or the mnemonic sfl will be sent a copy wrapped to ensure confidentiality and delivered to the coordinator of the body of elders. Shepherd the flock of god thetruthofjehowaswittness.
Secret elders book in 2010, a new elders book shepherd the flock of god was released. Spiral binding of shepherding textbook uear brothers. Misunderstandings about elders some people do not understand that the word elder as used in the new testament is a metaphor. New world translation of the holy scripturesawith references. 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.
In this conversational book, pastor jeramie rinne sets forth an easytounderstand job description for elders drawn from the bibles teaching on church leadership. The body of elders can arrange other meetings any time that circumstances necessitate. Jw elders book shepherd the flock of god explains judicial. 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. Description church elders how to shepherd gods people like jesus. Subtle change in revised new world translation duration.
Moore gives valuable insights for pastors, but he intersperses penetrating discussion questions throughout his teaching. 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. In addi tion to the two meetings held in conjunction with the visits of the circuit overseer they should schedule another meeting about three months after each visit. Youve probably heard of the 1040 window, the term referring to those countries that fall between 10 and 40 degrees north of the equator and have historically presented the greatest challenges to christian missions. See letter dated march 16, 2015, to all bodies of elders regarding digital formats of this textbook. Shepherd the flock of god secret jehovahs witnesses elder. The book is primarily written for the new or impending elder, but would also benefit those who seek a basic understanding of the role of elders in the local church. The book mentions consulting other publications but says nothing about consulting the. This is a great overview of shepherding in the bible and throughout church history with applications for the church today. Aug 30, 2018 it will become required reading for all new elders for sure. Elders who unselfishly shepherd the flock of god are a source of spiritual refreshment to jehovahs people. See also pay attention to yourselves and to all the flock. Shepherd the flock of god secret jehovahs witnesses elders.
You know in the new system were gonna need people like that in order to rebuild the world. Shepherding gods flock helps pastors work through the practicalities of their shepherding role. Digital revisions of the shepherd book will be released every six months. This would be a great book for current elders or pastors to go through together.
Understandably, elders cannot afford to allow themselves to be consumed with business details, public relations, minor financial matters, and other particulars of the dayto. When benjamin merkle and thomas schreiners book, shepherding gods flock. Our goal is for two membersfamilies of the esg of the elder for that day to be included in the congregational prayer. Jehovahs witness new shepherd the flock of god book for elders. View or download handbooks, manuals and textbooks used by elders of jehovahs witnesses. They are not to be viewed by anyone but themselves. Sep, 2019 elders will also seek to have faceface contact with their groups.
The secretive nature of this book and protective measures that are to be taken is carefully detailed in writing when new elders receive their copy. Aug 23, 2010 secret elders book in 2010, a new elders book shepherd the flock of god was released. According to the new testament, elders are responsible for the primary leadership and oversight of a church. In order to help elders fulfill this task, witmer recommends a comprehensive framework for shepherding and provides help in getting it started. This is all the apostate lore that the minions fear. Feb 05, 2019 the jehovahs witnesses appear to have felt the mounting pressure to change their written policies on how to handle child abuse. At the same time, i have been looking for a book that would serve church members by encapsulating what to expect from their elders. Their duties include making shepherding calls on fellow believers. This book was an honest and biblical introduction to what an elder is and what an elder does, applicable to every christian.
Jehovahs witness elder community as the shepherd book was printed april 2020. Elders are told to keep this information under lock and key. The specific books can be generally agreed upon or each elder in turns determining the book to be selected. Biblical leadership in the new testament and beyond is a collection of essays intended to take a step back and to consider what the scriptures teach about leadership. Rules in the 2010 publication for elders, shepherd the flock of god 1 peter 5. This publication is divided into chapters, each pertaining to a particular aspect of your work.
The handbook shepherd the flock of god deals with the structure, organization, and rules of the jehovahs witnesses. I found it not simply informative but devotional, helpful to me as a pastor in my love for jesus and, by extension, his church. Elder shepherding groups covenant presbyterian church. 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. You will note in chapter 5, paragraph 9, of the shepherding textbook that a change in ter.
Apr 22, 2015 when benjamin merkle and thomas schreiners book, shepherding gods flock. This is the perfect kind of book to use for college or grad school in. The jehovahs witnesses appear to have felt the mounting pressure to change their written policies on how to handle child abuse. New secret elders book leaked to the internet youtube.
The 8 biggest shocks from the elders secret handbook. Shepherd the flock of god watchtower online library. I found this book so helpful that im asking all of our elders and pastoral interns to read it. See letter dated october 7, 2010, to all bodies of elders regarding spiral binding of this textbook. Shepherd the flock of god secret elders book reddit. Normally the body of elders holds four meetings a year. I found it not simply informative but devotional, helpful to me as a. Shepherd the flock of god 2019 confidential handbook of. He writes this book is intended to provide a concise, biblical job description for elders. Since the release of the new shepherding textbook, several elders have asked about the possibility of having their textbook spiral bound. They are truly gifts in men, a blessing to the congregation. In this concise and lucid book, church elders, jeramie rinne has done both. Witmer also rightly explains that plural eldership provides a natural means of developing new churches, with elders and members who live in the. Those responsibilities put elders at the core of the work of the new testament church.
I believe this is the first book ive read by jeramie rinne and i found his writing to be clear, informed, and mixed with just the right amount of lightheartedness. New secret elders book leaked to the internet kim mikey. This book is for elders only, as made clear in letter to elders, august 23, 2010, which states. This is the perfect kind of book to use for college or grad school in teaching this subject. Within minutes of the highly controlled release of the shepherd book it has been leaked onto the internet. In 2010, a new elders book shepherd the flock of god was released. While working with the shepherding team, we recommend that you, as the pastor, launch a significant teaching series for congregation about the new testament church as seen in the book of acts and the epistles especially 1 timothy and titus. Yes, the elders do much good once they hear the ailing sheeps concerns and pray with him. Others among gods servants worldwide also are thankful for the continuing support and care they receive from those who shepherd the flock of god.
Elders manuals, branch manuals, and circuit overseer manuals. As an elder in a local church i am always on the look out for books that will help me and my team better serve our congregation. This book also instructs them on the appointment of new elders, what to do in case of a natural disaster, and so on. Form the shepherding team biblical eldership resources. Since this is a serious biblical command, we had better understand it well. Therefore i exhort the elders among you as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of christ and a partaker also of. Secret elders book leak 2019 version shepherd the flock. What tasks that pastors or elders do constitute shepherding. Offering practical guidance for new elders and helping church members better understand and support their spiritual leaders, this succinct volume will encourage elders to. Each chapter is numbered, and each paragraph within the chapter is also numbered. It will become required reading for all new elders for sure.
Shepherd the flock of god in your care watchtower online. The handbooks are mainly used for judicial matters. These documents are meant to be kept secret by the elders. Below are some excerpts of this updated version with my commentary. This article is part of the 10 things you should know series 1. A large portion of the book is devoted to the procedure for judicial committees and disfellowshipping. This book is as much a workbook as it is a textbook. You know in the new system were gonna need people like that in order to rebuild the world after armageddon. Jw elders book shepherd the flock of god explains judicial committee and disfellowship procedures. Interesting changes in the 2019 shepherd the flock of god. It is a quick read and largely based on scripture not many other works are referenced.
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