Unless otherwise indicated, scripture quotations are from the modernlanguage new world translation of the holy scriptureswith references shepherd the flock of god 1 peter 5. Paul charges the elders to shepherd the flock the bridge. The metaphor of the shepherd who cares for his flock becomes then the metaphor that defines the work of the local pastor. As shepherds of local churches, we are called to feed the people of god. Paul charges the elders to shepherd the flock acts 20. Shepherd the flock of god secret jehovahs witnesses. There will be a work day at the church in two weeks, and we need to decide.
A true shepherd gives opportunities for their flock to head into pasture and be fed. As appointed elders and christian overseers, you have been given the responsi. Church leaders were expected to follow the example of jesus, the chief shepherd, in the way they led the members in their care. Shepherds of the flock of god introduction 1 peter 5. First on our agenda is what color to paint the social hall.
Its been nine years since the first shepherd the flock of god elders handbook came out, that was so top secret that nonelders were forbidden to read it, and sisters were not even allowed to touch it, and to this day, most jehovahs witnesses are not aware that the book even exists. Such manuals are intended to be for the elders eyes only. The flock shepherd the flock of god which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly. 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. How to become more effective in the pastoral care that elders exercise over the local church effectiveness. A brief excerpt of the talk giants given by brother samuel herd of the governing body of jehovahs witnesses highlighting the importance of the shepherding. Review of the official and secret 2010 rule book for jehovahs witnesses, shepherd the flock of god. Shepherd the flock of god chapter 5, part 46 chapter five, part 4 determining whether a judicial committee should be formed this part we. Shepherd the flock of god was made available to elders in 2010 with strict orders to keep its contents secret at all costs. A pastor is the leader of a christian congregation who also gives advice and counsel to people from the community or congregation. Feed the flock of god which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by. Why then does it say, feed if the verb is poimnenan, which is to shepherd. A good shepherd will strive to imitate jehovah and his son as shepherds by loving the sheep in the following areas.
Well, clearly because the shepherds ultimate responsibility is to feed the sheep, not. Shepherd the flock of god secret jehovahs witnesses elder. Others among gods servants worldwide also are thankful for the continuing support and care they receive from those who shepherd the flock of god. Human leaders are likewise to rule over men as a shepherd tends his flock. Elders who joyfully govern god s flock is a 12week course that examines the bibles teaching on the presence, responsibilities, qualifications. Sometime before nero launched his persecution against christians in rome, the apostle peter wrote his first letter. Nov 14, 2010 in 2010, the watchtower society released a new manual for use by elders in congregations of jehovahs witnesses. 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. Shepherd god s flock among you, not overseeing out of compulsion but freely, according to god s will. Paul describes this in romans 11 as being grafted in. The book is entitled shepherd the flock of god, and caused a bit of a stir on the internet, as many former jehovahs witnesses attempted to circulate. Elders manuals, branch manuals, and circuit overseer manuals. In due course, it will also be made available in selected sign languages. Branch organization manual 2018 august version pdf.
It is used by jehovahs witnesses to support their worldwide work, which includes publishing bibles and biblebased literature. Notice that peter describes the church as the flock of god. This omnibus edition brings together phillip kellers three devotional classics, a shepherd looks and the 23rd psalm, a shepherd looks at the good shepherd, and a shepherd looks at the lamb of god. This part we go over offenses requiring judicial decisions such as sexting, pornography, drugs, and apostasy link to the pdf file of entire. The book mentions consulting other publications but says nothing about consulting the.
It is by keeping with the flock of god, within the fold, and by trusting with all your heart in jehovah god, the shepherd of spiritual israel, and in the lord jesus christ, the right shepherd, and in your faithful brothers who are appointed to be shepherds of the flock. Confidence in god s love and care can empower and embolden kids for lives of adventure, generosity, and service. This site is like a library, you could find million book here by using search box in the header. 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. God cares for his people as a shepherd cares for his flock. The highly secret elders manual, shepherd the flock of god, fresh out of watchtowers printing press. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. Below are some excerpts of this updated version with my commentary. 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.
Shepherd the flock of god 2019 confidential handbook. We are pleased to inform you that the shepherding textbook is now available in epub, mobi, and pdf format. In protestantism, a pastor may be ordained or not even a layperson may serve in this capacity while in the catholic church and orthodox churches, the. The handbook shepherd the flock of god deals with the structure, organization, and rules of the jehovahs witnesses. Shepherding the flock of god watchtower online library. What circumstances were christians facing when peter wrote his first letter. 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. Shepherd the flock of god by watch tower bible and tract. Sometime before nero launched his persecution against christians in. Church leaders lead through shepherding be a shepherd. Secret elders book leak 2019 version shepherd the flock of god. First peter chapter 5 verses 1 through 4, let me read this text for you. If you are going to be a shepherd leader, you need to be futureoriented.
In other words, you elders should do all that is required in the task of shepherding as the metaphor implies. Now, if you have a king james version, youve been looking in vain for, be shepherds of gods flock, because in verse 2 it actually says, feed the flock of god. Unless otherwise indicated, scripture quotations are from the modernlanguage new world translation of the holy scriptureswith references shepherd the flock of god1 peter 5. Shepherd the flock of god royal commission into institutional. 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. Im writing this post mainly to send a message to watchtower. Today, firmly situated in the era of the new covenant, this verse prompts pastors and churches alike to consider the gift, calling, and responsibility pastors have to shepherd the flock of god among them. Please register or sign in its free to view the hidden content. Shepherd the flock of god in your care shepherd the flock of god in your care, not under compulsion, but willingly.
This publication is divided into chapters, each pertaining to a particular aspect of your work. He knew every one who would respond to his drawing, and he knew every one who would be inclined to receive him but who, through popular oppos. In the first place, to be a shepherd over the flock of sheep means that it is the shepherd. This basically replaces the previous manual, which was titled pay attention to yourselves and to all the flock, released in 1991. Shepherd the flock of god thetruthofjehowaswittness. We provide nourishment that can only be found in christ. Rules in the 2010 publication for elders, shepherd the flock of god 1 peter 5. And in verse four they were promised when the chief shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory. Read online shepherd the flock of god royal commission into.
This book is for elders only, as made clear in letter to elders, august 23, 2010. Feeding the sheep leading the sheep protecting the sheep. Looking unto jesus the author and finisher of our faith. The fruit of all our study and prayer and work is an emerging vision of a district pastoral care eldership teamed up with district deacons and small group leaders who together will shepherd the flock of god called bethlehem, and give an account of each member before the lord. The shepherdleader motif as a pastoral model for a. As a shepherd, phillip keller knew what it was to protect a vulnerable flock on a daily basis.
For an animated discussion of this new book, please see the blog here. A large portion of the book is devoted to the procedure for judicial committees and disfellowshipping. Therefore, i exhort the elders among you, as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of christ and a partaker also of. 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.
It will take some effort, but if you look hard enough, youll find this document all over the internet. Shepherding gods flock the responsibilities of elders. See letter dated october 7, 2010, to all bodies of elders regarding spiral binding of this. Biblical leadership in the new testament and beyond. A revised, softcover textbook entitled shepherd the flock of god l peter 5. Shepherd the flock of god secret jehovahs witnesses elders. The secret watchtower elders manual dispel the darkness. Neither is it to be converted into any electronic format. See letter dated march 16, 2015, to all bodies of elders regarding digital formats of this textbook.
The internets most comprehensive resource for exjehovahs witnesses, a community for support, recovery and a few laughs along the way. So i exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed. How to implement biblical eldership in your local church implementation 3. This publication is divided into chapters, each per taining to a particular aspect of your work. Pay attention to yourselves and all the flock 1991 elders manual in use up to until 2010. International standard version be shepherds of god s flock that is among you, watching over it, not because you must but because you want to, and not greedily but eagerly, as god. 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. Aug 23, 2010 home interesting topics random musings shepherd the flock. But what does it mean to be a shepherd over the flock.
Church leaders were expected to follow the example of jesus, the chief shepherd, in. You led your people like a flock by the hand of moses and aaron ps 77. Pdf a shepherd looks at psalm 23 download read online free. We gentiles are the other sheep that he also bought and added to the flock so that we are one flock with one shepherd. Biblical eldership resources is dedicated to helping believers understand. He says on page 2 of this book, the simple thesis of this book is, the fundamental responsibility of church leaders is to shepherd god s flock. Viewing the shepherd the flock of god book, on the jw.
Apr 21, 2012 the current manual is titled shepherd the flock of god, released in 2010. Interestingly, moses was actually a shepherd when god called him to lead israel out of egypt. Shepherd the flock of god is intended for hello guest. But they also want and need the reassurance that theyre protected and cared for, like the sheep. Feeding the sheep leading the sheep protecting the sheep 1. 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. 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. Shepherd the flock of god watchtower online library. Jesus is the model in how he led his disciples, how he lead the multitudes, and how he led the religious leaders. In 2010, a new elders book shepherd the flock of god was released. Secret elders book leak 2019 version shepherd the flock. After all, the word pastor comes from the latin word meaning shepherd. Secret elders book in 2010, a new elders book shepherd the flock of god was released. Note the insights of peters last words, shepherd the flock of god among you, exercising oversight.
Within minutes of the highly controlled release of the shepherd book it has been leaked onto the internet. May the purpose of his heart be to present to god that which is pleasing, not for himself but for god. Elders leave rapists in jehovahs hands, shepherd the. The 2019 shepherd the flock of god book topics the world. Shepherd the flock of god in your care watchtower online. God did the leading, but he lead by the hand of moses and aaron. Jehovahswitnesses submitted 7 months ago by terrylawton nulite mark 4.
And upon gods call he remained a shepherd, but now of a much larger flock. Weve got a lot of business to take care of tonight. We, who were not a people, can through jesus christ also become the people of god 1 peter 2. These are the images that are bound up in the verb shepherd. Mar 07, 20 the watchtower society issues a special manual titled shepherd the flock of god to members who are appointed to be elders in the congregations. Viewing the shepherd the flock of god book, on the jw library app. It would take the arrival of the spirit to fulfill this verse and to supply god s people with shepherds after gods own heart. It is provided as part of a worldwide bible educational work supported by voluntary donations.
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