The governing body of jehovahs witnesses have authorised today the release of a 274 page fully revised and updated 2019 pdf version of. Shepherd the flock of god secret jehovahs witnesses elders. This is all the apostate lore that the minions fear. It aims to refresh and challenge the students vision of godly. Therefore, as pastors, it is our job to protect the flock. To serve his flock, jesus calls some people to serve as undershepherds called pastors joining with him in leading, protecting, feeding and caring for his sheep, including seeking. It will take some effort, but if you look hard enough, youll find this document all over the internet. We provide nourishment that can only be found in christ. First peter chapter 5 verses 1 through 4, let me read this text for you. How to implement biblical eldership in your local church implementation 3. Within minutes of the highly controlled release of the shepherd book it has been leaked onto the internet. The heart of a servant shepherd seeks gods will first and foremost and then validates the lords will with godly counsel.
We are preaching through the bible, now coming to the fifth chapter of 1 peter. Sometime before nero launched his persecution against christians in. How to become more effective in the pastoral care that elders exercise over the local church effectiveness. As appointed elders and christian overseers, you have been given the responsi. We hear the voice of the good shepherd, calling each of us by name, and we respond. Bible study, life at ecc there is much talk nowadays about pastors as simply great communicators and vision casting leaders who inspire us to get on. It is a heavenly honor to 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. 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. 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. Criswell sermon library shepherding the flock of god. All crossreferences are by chapterparagraph notation. And this is what simon peter wrote in the first four verses of that chapter.
Jesus will shepherd his flock ubm unleavened bread. Davidson a seminary graduate is often well equipped in a variety of areas including preaching, languages, church growth, and the like. A model for pastoral ministry ronald edwin hughes liberty baptist theological seminary, 2015 mentor. He tells the elders that their obligation is to shepherd the flock of. 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. Others among gods servants worldwide also are thankful for the continuing support and care they receive from those who shepherd the flock of god. As shepherds of local churches, we are called to feed the people of god. Elders who joyfully govern gods flock is a 12week course that examines the bibles teaching on the presence, responsibilities, qualifications, and importance of elders in the local church. Secret elders book leak 2019 version shepherd the flock of god. 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. 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. In due course, it will also be made available in selected sign languages and in screen reader and notetaker format for use by blind or visually impaired brothers. Young grace theological college auckland, new zealand.
A true shepherd gives opportunities for their flock to head into pasture and be fed. Shepherd the flock of god 2019 confidential handbook. One area that graduates often feel ill equipped is the. Shepherds of gods flock need sabbath rest wisdom hunters.
Secret elders book in 2010, a new elders book shepherd the flock of god was released. 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. 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. Shepherds of the flock of god introduction 1 peter 5. Biblical eldership resources is dedicated to helping believers understand. This video contains ed material the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the owner. Johns engaging image of jesus as a good shepherd, concerned with the safety and flourishing of all the sheep, draws us into an experience of gods healing love. It seems that everywhere we are know by our numbers. This publication is divided into chapters, each pertaining to a particular aspect of your work. The book mentions consulting other publications but says nothing about consulting the.
Shepherd the flock of god watchtower online library. The pastor as shepherd of gods flock elmira christian. Elders manuals, branch manuals, and circuit overseer manuals. God wants to be manifested in his people before he comes for his people. Watch over them because you want to, not because you are forced. Overview shepherd the flock of god by feeding and caring. Shepherd the flock of god was made available to elders in 2010 with strict orders to keep its contents secret at all costs. 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. Feeding the sheep leading the sheep protecting the sheep 1. Us district court publishes copy of secret jehovahs witnesses. Feed the flock of god which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by. 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 secret jehovahs witnesses.
Secret elders book leak 2019 version shepherd the flock. Church leaders were expected to follow the example of jesus, the chief shepherd, in the way they led the members in. 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. The province knows us by our drivers license number. The pastor as shepherd of gods flock posted on may 30, 2018 posted by. Shepherding gods flock a manual for church leaders be shepherds of the church of god which he has bought with his own blood. Shepherd the flock of god royal commission into institutional.
The flock should submit to that leadership as to the lord and be humble, not proud. The course is primarily designed for the training of current and prospective elders. As a teenager the sheep were just another reason to get out of the house. During his final charge to the pastors at the ephesian church, he warns them. Therefore, i exhort the elders among you, as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of christ and a partaker also of. Below are some excerpts of this updated version with my commentary. A good shepherd will strive to imitate jehovah and his son as shepherds by loving the sheep in the following areas. Feeding the sheep leading the sheep protecting the sheep. Shepherd the flock of god in your care shepherd the flock of god in your care, not under compulsion, but willingly.
According to the scriptures, jesus is the shepherd of the everlasting covenant. The new testament refers to jesus as the good shepherd john 10. Do it because you are happy to serve, not because you want money. A large portion of the book is devoted to the procedure for judicial committees and disfellowshipping. 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. 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. The figure of the chief shepherd applies to jesus as the head of the church ephesians 1. Shepherd the flock of god thetruthofjehowaswittness. As an appointed elder, you have the serious responsibility to shep herd the flock of god under your care. Shepherd the flock of god by watch tower bible and tract. This publication, shepherd the flock of god, is confidential. We need to shepherd the flock of god according to god for.
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