In 2010, a new Elder’s book – “Shepherd the Flock of God” – was released. You can find a copy by clicking here. A large portion of the book is devoted to the procedure for judicial committees and disfellowshipping. This book is for elders only, as made clear in Letter to Elders, August 23, 2010, which states: “The information is designed for use by the elders only, and other individuals should not have any opportunity to read the information.”
Sisters are not allowed to even bind it under supervision, as directed in the following quote from the Letter to Elders, October 7, 2010:
“There is no objection if an elder personally spiral binds or laminates his own textbook or does so for other elders. If he has another baptized brother who is not an elder do the work for him, the elder must watch while the work is being done. Outside companies, unbelievers, or sisters are not permitted to do this work. The material in the book is confidential, and confidentiality must be preserved.”
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Here is a summary of the chapters covered.
Chapter 1: Shepherd the Flock of God
Chapter 2: How Elders Work Together as a Body
Chapter 3: Appointment and Deletion of Elders and Ministerial Servants
Chapter 4: Assisting Those Who Are Weak
Chapter 5: Determining Whether a Judicial Committee Should Be Formed
Chapter 6: Preparing for the Judicial Hearing
Chapter 7: Judicial Hearing Procedure
Chapter 8: Appeal Hearing Procedure
Chapter 9: Implications of Disassociation
Chapter 10: Matters Related to Disfellowshipped and Disassociated Ones
Chapter 11: Reinstatement Committee Procedure
Chapter 12: Clarifications and Guidelines on Handling Certain Matters
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Listen to a discussion of this book by clicking here:
Will you send me a pdf copy of the book? I’v been out of the JWs since 2006.I’ve not looked back and have a great deal of sympythy for those leaving with family members still in.
Deone – To order a free copy of “Pastor Russell Founded the bible Students not the Jehovah’s Witnesses,”
Email: gospelplan@aol.com
Or call toll free: 1-877-242-5341
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Remember to include you mailing address so that we know where to mail the booklet.
Can I pls have a copy
Florette – To order a free copy of “Pastor Russell Founded the bible Students not the Jehovah’s Witnesses,”
Email: gospelplan@aol.com
Or call toll free: 1-877-242-5341
Or postal mail request to:
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P.O. Box 331
Iselin, NJ 08830
Remember to include you mailing address so that we know where to mail the booklet.
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can I please get a pdf file of the book sent to me? thank you!
Done.
Jacqueline, I’d really appreciate a PDF copy as well.
Victoria
St. Louis, MO
Done.
Can I get a copy please, yes the email is correct thanks
Hi Robert, Could you tell us a little about yourself? Are you a witness and how did you find the site?
Jacqueline, I’d be very appreciative if you could send me the PDF file for STFOG. Thanks a bunch! Namaste! <3
Done.
Please send me a pdf. Thank-you
Can I buy a copy of this book?
Shirley if your email address is correct I can send it to you by pdf.
thank you receipt confirmed.
I didn’t know the elders were required to offer a concluding prayer. -one elder would always just get up and leave me sitting there.
Yes, they are supposed to offer a concluding prayer. Once I walked out because of the insulting policies over child molestation, I got 6 blocks away and turned back because I told them we need to at least close in prayer. But I refused to ever meet behind closed doors with the elders again for it was an exercise in futility as no one was following the bible just a flock book and organization rules. There was never pity or feelings for molestation victims, many had to sit in the kingdom hall with their molester.
I hope the book will help you understand their thinking. Sincerely Jacqueline