Oct 01, 2019 shepherd s flock is a homemissions church with a focus on restoration. Shepherd the flock of god and older handbooks, manuals and textbooks used by elders of jehovahs witnesses. The author brings to life the faithful servant of god, whose innate tenacity, devotion to the church, and unbending fidelity to his flock resulted in a loving and redemptive witness to christ. The seriousness of elder accountability for the flock. The center provides professional child care and developmentally appropriate education in a faithfilled environment. Jehovah has entrusted elders with the responsi bility to care for his precious sheep that he pur chased with the blood of his son. Shepherd the flock of god royal commission into institutional. Woe to the worthless shepherd that leaveth the flock. May 10, 2019 the ideal of the good shepherd was often contrasted with the reality of bad shepherds. Secret elders book leak 2019 version shepherd the flock. Rules in the 2010 publication for elders, shepherd the flock of god 1 peter 5. A holy book, for those in need and all it took was just one seed the gardens overrun with weeds you cant uproot what runs so deep.
The book is noted as being confidential, yet the june 1, 1997, watchtower, page 6, states, jehovahs witnesses biblebased beliefs are fully explained in. Shepherd the flock of god 2019 confidential handbook of. Shepherds flock, a licensed intergenerational child care center, offers your child a total program for. Shepherd the flock of god by watch tower bible and tract. The fundamental responsibility of church leaders is to shepherd gods flock 23. Third, peter warns the elders against pridethe lust for power and prestige.
The imagery of a shepherd and his flock thus provided a picture of the way god cared for his people, and thus this imagery also serves as a model for human leaders. Shepherd the flock of god 2019 confidential handbook. A revised, softcover textbook entitled shepherd the flock of god l peter 5. Shepherd the flock of god 2019 confidential handbook of jehovahs witness elders. Peter challenged his fellow elders to shepherd the flock of god among you by exercising oversight 1 peter 5.
The book mentions consulting other publications but says nothing about consulting the. May 14, 2009 shepherding the flock of god is an enormous task, but to faithful pastors it brings the rich reward of the unfading crown of glory, which will be awarded by the chief shepherd himself at his appearing 1 peter 5. Nov 02, 2017 therefore, as pastors, it is our job to protect the flock. During his final charge to the pastors at the ephesian church, he warns them. Shepherd the flock of god secret jehovahs witnesses elder. Jan 08, 2020 trump orders assassination of top iranian general soleimani the daily show duration. Wow shepherd the flock elder book, jehovahs witness copy. Cuz im the shepherd of this flock i guide my righteous sheep of your sins, ill see you washed then ill set your soul free the word of god is one you trust so thank god he speaks through me jt music. Each chapter is numbered, and each paragraph within the chapter is also numbered. Scripture is our guide, history our foundation, the holy ghost our portion. This is all the apostate lore that the minions fear. God cares for his people as a shepherd cares for his flock. In 2010, a new elders book shepherd the flock of god was released.
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. Woe to the worthless shepherd who leaves the flock. In many ways shepherding the flock serves as an apologetic for a polity that is plural elderled, deaconserved, and congregationallygoverned. These documents are meant to be kept secret by the elders. This publication is divided into chapters, each per taining to a particular aspect of your work. Secret elders book leak 2019 version shepherd the flock of. Within minutes of the highly controlled release of the shepherd book it has been leaked onto. Feb 05, 2019 the jehovahs witnesses appear to have felt the mounting pressure to change their written policies on how to handle child abuse. Stop by before or after worship on november 5 and find that perfect book. Dec 02, 2015 maria ruiz scaperlandas book more than fulfills that need.
Child care center arlington heights, il shepherds flock. Shepherd the flock of god meet your next favorite book. Reviewing the shepherd book with exjw fifth judicial. The item youve selected was not added to your cart. Shepherds flock intergenerational child care center was established in 1997. View or download handbooks, manuals and textbooks used by elders of jehovahs witnesses. Shepherd the flock elder book, jehovahs witness copy. Surely all of us appreciate their efforts in shepherding the flock in their care. Reviewing the shepherd book 33 with sherrie dsouza. Pastors are accountable for how they lead, and the flock for how they follow hebrews. Therefore, to the older men among you i give this exhortation. First peter chapter 5 verses 1 through 4, let me read this text for you. In order to help elders fulfill this task, witmer recommends a comprehensive framework for shepherding and provides help in getting it started.
Shepherd the flock of god secret jehovahs witnesses elders. A revised, softcover textbook entitled shepherd the flock of god 1 peter 5. The sword shall be upon his arm, and upon his right eye. Unfortunately, it may also serve as a redundancy because, throughout the book, a number of chapters repeat the same arguments and recite the same biblical texts in order to defend the fact that the. Dec 22, 2014 in many ways shepherding the flock serves as an apologetic for a polity that is plural elderled, deaconserved, and congregationallygoverned. Shepherd the flock of god secret jehovahs witnesses. I have an excellent day job in the financial services industry since 1995. Elders manuals, branch manuals, and circuit overseer manuals. Shepherd the flock of god watchtower online library. We hold to the standard of excellence, but do not enforce manmade codes of dress or conduct.
They are truly gifts in men, a blessing to the congregation. Therefore, as pastors, it is our job to protect the flock. 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. You can download the latest copy of the shepherd book on this link. Shepherd the flock of god in your care, not under compulsion, but willingly, neither for love of dishonest gain, but eagerly. Therefore, i exhort the elders among you, as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of christ and a partaker also of.
It is used by jehovahs witnesses to support their worldwide work, which includes publishing bibles and biblebased literature. Wow shepherd the flock elder book, jehovahs witness. Elders who unselfishly shepherd the flock of god are a source of spiritual refreshment to jehovahs people. Human leaders are likewise to rule over men as a shepherd tends his flock.
Shepherd the flock of god thetruthofjehowaswittness. In addition, lapel cards are being provided for elders and ministerial servants for use as identification upon entry at the school location and during the course. 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. This is the most inexpensive way to both protect and personalize your book. Jehovahs witness new shepherd the flock of god book for elders. God entrusted them with the authority and responsibility of leading the flock. Shepherds flock is a homemissions church with a focus on restoration. Jehovahs witness new shepherd the flock of god book for elders was released earlier this year.
Pride is the failure to realize deeply that without christ we can do nothing. This book is for elders only, as made clear in letter to elders, august 23, 2010, which states. In fact, he is called the fine shepherd, the great shepherd, and the chief. Jehovahswitnesses submitted 7 months ago by terrylawton nulite mark 4.
Shepherding the flock of god watchtower online library. Clear custom fit vinyl cover to protect your paperback shepherd the flock book from soil, ink marks, etc. Within minutes of the highly controlled release of the shepherd book it has been leaked onto the internet. Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the holy spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of god which he purchased with his own blood. 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.
Teacherchild relationships are geared to provide an atmosphere of love and understanding, while emphasizing the welfare and personality development. What circumstances were christians facing when peter wrote his first letter. His arm shall be clean dried up, and his right eye shall be utterly darkened. 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. Shepherd the flock of god among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily. Feeding the sheep leading the sheep protecting the sheep 1. Trump orders assassination of top iranian general soleimani the daily show duration. The handbook shepherd the flock of god deals with the structure, organization, and rules of the jehovahs witnesses. The ideal of the good shepherd was often contrasted with the reality of bad shepherds. Aug 23, 2010 in 2010, a new elders book shepherd the flock of god was released. The 8 biggest shocks from the elders secret handbook. Shepherd the flock of god by watch tower bible and tract society. 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. The secretary should keep the book in the congrega tions file so that it may be returned to the brother if he is reappointed as an elder.
Likewise, elders direct the flock to the congregation, encouraging regular meeting attendance so that the flock can be wellfed and receive their food at the proper time. Secret elders book in 2010, a new elders book shepherd the flock of god was released. The accusation is not that pope francis is a heretic, but that he has left so much in a state of confusion, that it has allowed contradictory claims to. Although this book covers most aspects of our work as elders, at. A large portion of the book is devoted to the procedure for judicial committees and disfellowshipping.
Personalization may increase shipping time by as much as 5 business days. I am a former home school dad, a sunday school teacher, and a voracious reader of nonfiction. They are not to be viewed by anyone but themselves. This secret rule book is off limits, and elders must not divulge its contents to anyone, even close family members. 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. The jehovahs witnesses appear to have felt the mounting pressure to change their written policies on how to handle child abuse. This publication is divided into chapters, each pertaining to a particular aspect of your work. 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 watch tower bible and tract society of pennsylvania is a nonprofit corporation formed in 1884 under the laws of the commonwealth of pennsylvania, u. This edition of shepherd the flock of god, referred to colloquially within the jehovahs witness elder community as the shepherd book was printed january 2019. What instruction does the apostle peter give to overseers in the congregation. Its a great time to start planning for the holidays.