Shepherd the flock of god thetruthofjehowaswittness. Within minutes of the highly controlled release of the shepherd book it has been leaked onto the internet. The fundamental responsibility of church leaders is to shepherd gods flock 23. Feeding the sheep leading the sheep protecting the sheep. This secret rule book is off limits, and elders must not divulge its contents to anyone, even close family members. Shepherding the flock of god reformed bible studies.
This is all the apostate lore that the minions fear. 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. Furthermore, peter exhorts the elders to shepherd the flock of god among them so that, when the chief shepherd is manifested, they will receive the unfading crown of glory 1 pet. But what does it mean to be a shepherd over the flock. To shepherd gods flock well requires a healthy, gospelcentered diet. Often the owner of the sheep would do the job himself, or have his sons fulfill the task. Shepherd the flock of god 2019 confidential handbook. Shepherd the flock of god royal commission into institutional. You can hear the earnestness and the seriousness in those words.
Please register or sign in its free to view the hidden content. Shepherd the flock of god watchtower online library. Shepherd the flock of god in your care, not under compulsion, but willingly. In 2010, a new elders book shepherd the flock of god was released. The metaphor of the shepherd who cares for his flock becomes then the metaphor that defines the work of the local pastor. Shepherd the flock of god secret jehovahs witnesses elders. The handbook shepherd the flock of god deals with the structure, organization, and rules of the jehovahs witnesses. Shepherd the flock of god secret jehovahs witnesses. Shepherd the flock of god 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. 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.
A good shepherd will strive to imitate jehovah and his son as shepherds by loving the sheep in the following areas. A shepherd of the flock of god is to exercise oversight not. David talked lovingly of the lord being our shepherd, jesus called himself the good shepherd, and the apostle peter called for elders in the church to shepherd the flock under their care. Therefore, i exhort the elders among you, as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of christ and a partaker also of. This site is like a library, you could find million book here by using search box in the header. Shepherd the flock of godeight questions for pastors of gods people.
Be shepherds of the church of god, which he bought with his own blood. The flock is a progressive bible study for adults originating out of church of the good shepherd in nashua, nh. Below are some excerpts of this updated version with my commentary. What circumstances were christians facing when peter wrote his first letter. Secret elders book leak 2019 version shepherd the flock of god. A handbook on pastoral ministry, counseling and leadership adams, jay e. Jehovahs witness new shepherd the flock of god book for elders. But when that was not an option the search for a quality under shepherd was commenced.
Read more share copy show footnotes a service of faithlife logos. Human leaders are likewise to rule over men as a shepherd tends his flock. 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. Feed and shepherd gods flockhis church, purchased with his own bloodover which the holy spirit has appointed you as leaders. Jesus is the model in how he led his disciples, how he lead the multitudes, and how he led the religious leaders. Jehovahswitnesses submitted 7 months ago by terrylawton nulite mark 4. 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 the flock of god is intended for hello guest. Shepherd the flock of god 2019 confidential handbook of. We need to shepherd the flock of god according to god for. You should immediately call the branch office for direction if you learn of an accusation of child abuse, regardless of the age of the victim now or at the time of the alleged abuse, even if it occurred before the alleged perpetrators baptism. Rules in the 2010 publication for elders, shepherd the flock of god 1 peter 5. When benjamin merkle and thomas schreiners book, shepherding gods flock.
Elders manuals, branch manuals, and circuit overseer manuals. The governing body of jehovahs witnesses have authorised today the release of a 274 page fully revised and updated 2019 pdf version of. I know that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock. First peter chapter 5 verses 1 through 4, let me read this text for you. Read online shepherd the flock of god royal commission into. Jehovahs witness new shepherd the flock of god book for elders was released earlier this year. Others among gods servants worldwide also are thankful for the continuing support and care they receive from those who shepherd the flock of. God cares for his people as a shepherd cares for his flock. Shepherding gods flock helps pastors work through the practicalities of their shepherding role. This bible study is a combination of individual study, online discussion, podcast and live inperson monthly meetings all centered around studying one book of the bible together. Timothy witmer helps turn this dream into reality by offering practical guidance for implementing a shepherding ministry. Shepherd the flock of god in your care shepherd the flock of god in your care, not under compulsion, but willingly. The flock a church of the good shepherd bible study group. The book mentions consulting other publications but says nothing about consulting the.
Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the holy spirit has made you overseers. A large portion of the book is devoted to the procedure for judicial committees and disfellowshipping. Secret elders book in 2010, a new elders book shepherd the flock of god was released. Sometime before nero launched his persecution against christians in rome, the apostle peter wrote his first letter. If were not giving christ to the flock, we are not being faithful shepherds. The jehovahs witnesses appear to have felt the mounting pressure to change their written policies on how to handle child abuse. He tells the elders that their obligation is to shepherd the flock of. This publication is divided into chapters, each pertaining to a particular aspect of your work. 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.
Shepherd the flock of god by watch tower bible and tract society. A handbook on pastoral ministry, counseling and leadership. These are the images that are bound up in the verb shepherd. In the first place, to be a shepherd over the flock of sheep means that it. 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.
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. The book is noted as being confidential, yet the june 1, 1997, watchtower, page 6, states, jehovahs witnesses biblebased beliefs are fully explained in. How pope francis is misleading his flock, by phillip lawler. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. One of the best places to start learning about the damage pope francis is doing to the catholic church is the great book, lost shepherd. Shepherd the flock of god by watch tower bible and tract. 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. Secret elders book leak 2019 version shepherd the flock. Shepherd the flock of god chapter 12, child abuse, section 1821 pp.
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