Ezekiel 34 common english bible ceb the good shepherd. Jehovah has entrusted elders with the responsi bility to care for his precious sheep that he pur chased with the blood of his son. Jehovah has appointed jesus christ as head of the christian congregation. Christian congregation of jehovahs witnesses august 23, 2010. Shepherd the flock of god 2019 confidential handbook of. A revised, softcover textbook entitled shepherd the flock of god l peter 5. Be shepherds of gods flock that is under your care, watching over themnot because you must, but because you are willing, as god wants you to be. Feeding the sheep leading the sheep protecting the sheep 1. Shepherd the flock of god 2019 confidential handbook. Shepherd the flock of god by watch tower bible and tract. Others among gods servants worldwide also are thankful for the continuing support and care they receive from those who shepherd the flock of god. Branch organization manual 2018 january version pdf. Branch organization manual 2003 january version 3 pdf.
And how is it done in a way that is faithful to god and effective in enabling growth, individually and corporately. As a teenager the sheep were just another reason to get out of the house. Therefore, i exhort the elders among you, as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of christ and a partaker also of. This publication is divided into chapters, each pertaining to a particular aspect of your work. Pay attention to yourselves and all the flock 1991 elders manual in use up to until 2010. Why is the shepherd the flock of god book only viewed by elders. Below are some excerpts of this updated version with my commentary. Others among god s servants worldwide also are thankful for the continuing support and care they receive from those who shepherd the flock of god. 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. God did the leading, but he lead by the hand of moses and aaron. Shepherd the flock among you redeemer community church. Shepherd the flock of god thetruthofjehowaswittness.
Jehovahs witnesses handling of child sex abuse wikipedia. The 8 biggest shocks from the elders secret handbook. Branch organization revised 2003, for branch overseers dwelling together in unity 1952, revised 1974, 1982, 1989, 1996, 2004 standards manual 2005, for proofreaders. Branch organization manual 2015 january version 2 pdf. Shepherd the flock of god royal commission into institutional. Feed the flock of god which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by. As appointed elders and christian overseers, you have been given the responsi. And upon gods call he remained a shepherd, but now of a much larger flock. First peter chapter 5 verses 1 through 4, let me read this text for you. The practical shepherding series of guides provides pastors and ministry leaders with practical help to do the work of. The revised edition ofpay attention to yourselves and to all the flock is presented as a practical and convenient handbook for congregation elders and traveling overseers to use in caring for responsibilities as shepherds of the flock of god. The bible gives instruction to those called to church leadership, challenging them to shepherd gods people by exercising oversight. See letter dated march 16, 2015, to all bodies of elders regarding digital formats of this textbook. Like a shepherd he feeds his flock, and gathers the lambs in his arms c a d m g d m g c holding them carefully, close to his heart, leading them home.
Church leaders were expected to follow the example of jesus, the chief shepherd, in the way they led the members in. You led your people like a flock by the hand of moses and aaron ps 77. Branch organization manual 2015 january version 1 pdf. The bible even says that jesus is the head of the congregation eph. 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. In 2015, it was disclosed that the australia branch of jehovahs witnesses had records of 1,006. Shepherd the flock of god by watch tower bible and tract society. Shepherd the flock of god which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly.
Branch organization manual 2018 august version pdf. 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. Shepherd the flock of god in your care shepherd the flock of god in your care, not under compulsion, but willingly. Like a shepherd dufford gsjxi wxli4 readable music. I have stood on the brink, and i have heard them singing in the midst of the stream. Rules in the 2010 publication for elders, shepherd the flock of god 1 peter 5. According to the scriptures, jesus is the shepherd of the everlasting covenant. A large portion of the book is devoted to the procedure for judicial committees and disfellowshipping. Shepherd the flock of god secret jehovahs witnesses. Shepherd the flock of god watchtower online library. Interestingly, moses was actually a shepherd when god called him to lead israel out of egypt.
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. I have shared before the one late winter and early spring that sheep down from the mountains grazed one my parents field as the time for lambing approached. Biblical leadership in the new testament and beyond. This publication, shepherd the flock of god, is confidential. What circumstances were christians facing when peter wrote his first letter. In verse 28 he says, 28 pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the holy spirit has made you. Shepherd the flock of god secret jehovahs witnesses elders. Therefore i exhort the elders among you as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of christ and a partaker also of. Manual 2012 shepherd the flock of god with 2015 update digital edition. Sometime before nero launched his persecution against christians in. If the sheep are not allowed to view the elders manual then they should not be. Elders are also instructed that they are only spiritual shepherds whose aim should be to provide. Be the first to ask a question about shepherd the flock of god.
And in verse four they were promised when the chief shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory. We are confident that this will prove useful to you in shepherding the flock of god under. The shepherdleader motif as a pastoral model for a. The pastor as shepherd of gods flock elmira christian.
Conti v watchtower appeals court final decision april, 2015 pdf. Published 2010 by watchtower bible and tract society of new york inc. Tagged as jehovahs witnesses,, okm, our kingdom ministry. List of watch tower society publications wikipedia. Called to provide, called to protect, called to supervise, called to discipline, called to direct, called to instructand all of it taking place with a clear awareness that this is gods flock, that jesus is the chief shepherd, verse 4, and the elders are the undershepherds.
Prophesy and say to them, the lord god proclaims to the shepherds. The handbook shepherd the flock of god deals with the structure, organization, and rules of the jehovahs witnesses. Elders manual 2012 shepherd the flock of god with 2015 update digital edition. Flock, the best team communication app and online collaboration platform, comes with team messaging, project management and other great features that improve productivity and boost speed of execution. Copyright 20012015 jehovahs witness discussion forum jw. Various individuals, courts and the media around the world have raised concerns about the. Shepherds of the flock of god introduction 1 peter 5. In 2010, a new elders book shepherd the flock of god was released.
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