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:
can I get a pdf copy of “Shepherd the Flock of God”?
Let us know if you got it, please.
I got it! Thank you so very much!
Thank you, could it be possible to get a PDF copy please? Many thanks and kind regards
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Hi, would it be possible to get a copy on the book please by e mail? Thank you very, very much. Kind regards
We do not have a copy to mail. Only PDF.
Please can i get a copy too by pdf, thank you
Jessica – I just sent it. Let me know if you have any problems recieving it.
Peter, please email me a copy..
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YES,,, I GOT IT… ITS A VERY CLEAR COPY… I meet a 6 years baptised JW girl. We planned to marry here in PHILIPPINES ( No Divorce Here }. Judge told me he can do the marriage so we livived together to be married. This German JW reported us to the Elders. My Fiance is DISFELLOWSHIPPED. After research we should have been told about the “DECLARATION PLEDGING FAITHFULNESS “that allows us to live together as HUSBAND AND WIFE with Jehovah God’s blessing until my Foriegn Divorce from previous Philippine Marriage can be recognised in Philippine Trial Court.(1 YEAR TO COMPLETE )..
Most witnesses are not aware of the declaration but I have told many about a ministry school talk I gave probly 50 yrs ago when there was not divorce at all in Spain and other Catholic countries. Even here in USA it was difficult to prove adultery. So yes they should have told you. I would guess the elders didn’t know. Not one ever in my life understood me when I would explain it. I wish you well hopefully you and you wife can worship God without being a part of the JW because they never recind a DF unless forced to by a sympathetic CO that has a conscience. Iwish you the best and hope the book helps you understand the new religion corporate rules. Also consider with your wife some thoughts from this site. Sincerely Jacqueline
Can I get a copy too please?
Cristian, please let us know if you got it. Thank you.
may I have a copy for elders too. thank you
kundie, please let me know if you received the pdf copy. Thank you, Jacqueline
The link does’nt work. I’d like to have a copy too, please. I’m 53 and was disfellowshipped at the age of 18 (thank god!). Recently started a bit of a research of my past (“homework” given me by my psychotherapist) My father (83)is still an elder.
regards
Stephan
Done.
Could I please get a copy, too? Thanks a lot!
Done.
May I get a PDF copy of the shepherding book please?
Malana, the email address that you posted is not going thru. Put the correct one on your next comment and only the Admin will see it. Then I will forward you the pdf copy. Thanks Jacqueline.
BTW: Would you like to share your story with us please.