Introduction Chapter 1: How Elders Work Together as a Body

Introduction

Introduction to "Shepherd the Flock of God" 1 Peter 5:2

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April 2019	0:1	1	1. As an appointed elder, you have the serious responsibility to “shepherd the flock of God under your care.” (1 Pet. 5:2, 3) Providing accurate theocratic direction to our brothers and sisters is a weighty responsibility. It is important that elders locate Scriptural and theocratic direction in a timely manner in order to assist all to be “completely united…in the same line of thought.” (1 Cor. 1:10) To that end, we are pleased to make this publication available to you.
October 2019	0:1	1	1. As an appointed elder, you have the serious responsibility to “shepherd the flock of God under your care.” (1 Pet. 5:2, 3) Providing accurate theocratic direction to our brothers and sisters is a weighty responsibility. It is important that elders locate Scriptural and theocratic direction in a timely manner in order to assist all to be “completely united…in the same line of thought.” (1 Cor. 1:10) To that end, we are pleased to make this publication available to you.
April 2020	0:1	1	1. As an appointed elder, you have the serious responsibility to “shepherd the flock of God under your care.” (1 Pet. 5:2, 3) Providing accurate theocratic direction to our brothers and sisters is a weighty responsibility. It is important that elders locate Scriptural and theocratic direction in a timely manner in order to assist all to be “completely united…in the same line of thought.” (1 Cor. 1:10) To that end, we are pleased to make this publication available to you.
October 2020	0:1	1	1. As an appointed elder, you have the serious responsibility to “shepherd the flock of God under your care.” (1 Pet. 5:2, 3) Providing accurate theocratic direction to our brothers and sisters is a weighty responsibility. It is important that elders locate Scriptural and theocratic direction in a timely manner in order to assist all to be “completely united…in the same line of thought.” (1 Cor. 1:10) To that end, we are pleased to make this publication available to you.
April 2021	0:1	1	1. As an appointed elder, you have the serious responsibility to “shepherd the flock of God under your care.” (1 Pet. 5:2, 3) Providing accurate theocratic direction to our brothers and sisters is a weighty responsibility. It is important that elders locate Scriptural and theocratic direction in a timely manner in order to assist all to be “completely united…in the same line of thought.” (1 Cor. 1:10) To that end, we are pleased to make this publication available to you.
October 2021	0:1	1	1. As an appointed elder, you have the serious responsibility to “shepherd the flock of God under your care.” (1 Pet. 5:2, 3) Providing accurate theocratic direction to our brothers and sisters is a weighty responsibility. It is important that elders locate Scriptural and theocratic direction in a timely manner in order to assist all to be “completely united…in the same line of thought.” (1 Cor. 1:10) To that end, we are pleased to make this publication available to you.
April 2022	0:1	1	1. As an appointed elder, you have the serious responsibility to “shepherd the flock of God under your care.” (1 Pet. 5:2, 3) Providing accurate theocratic direction to our brothers and sisters is a weighty responsibility. It is important that elders locate Scriptural and theocratic direction in a timely manner in order to assist all to be “completely united…in the same line of thought.” (1 Cor. 1:10) To that end, we are pleased to make this publication available to you.
October 2022	0:1	1	1. As an appointed elder, you have the serious responsibility to “shepherd the flock of God under your care.” (1 Pet. 5:2, 3) Providing accurate theocratic direction to our brothers and sisters is a weighty responsibility. It is important that elders locate Scriptural and theocratic direction in a timely manner in order to assist all to be “completely united…in the same line of thought.” (1 Cor. 1:10) To that end, we are pleased to make this publication available to you.
April 2023	0:1	1	1. As an appointed elder, you have the serious responsibility to “shepherd the flock of God under your care.” (1 Pet. 5:2, 3) Providing accurate theocratic direction to our brothers and sisters is a weighty responsibility. It is important that elders locate Scriptural and theocratic direction in a timely manner in order to assist all to be “completely united…in the same line of thought.” (1 Cor. 1:10) To that end, we are pleased to make this publication available to you.
October 2023	0:1	1	1. As an appointed elder, you have the serious responsibility to “shepherd the flock of God under your care.” (1 Pet. 5:2, 3) Providing accurate theocratic direction to our brothers and sisters is a weighty responsibility. It is important that elders locate Scriptural and theocratic direction in a timely manner in order to assist all to be “completely united…in the same line of thought.” (1 Cor. 1:10) To that end, we are pleased to make this publication available to you.
April 2024	0:1	1	1. As an appointed elder, you have the serious responsibility to “shepherd the flock of God under your care.” (1 Pet. 5:2, 3) Providing accurate theocratic direction to our brothers and sisters is a weighty responsibility. It is important that elders locate Scriptural and theocratic direction in a timely manner in order to assist all to be “completely united…in the same line of thought.” (1 Cor. 1:10) To that end, we are pleased to make this publication available to you.
April 2019	0:2	2	2. Although this book covers most aspects of our work as elders, at times you may need to consult other publications, such as Organized to Do Jehovah’s Will and letters from the branch office. Be alert to adjustments so as to stay up-to-date on theocratic direction. Ensure that you are using the latest version of this publication. Supplemental direction that applies specifically in your branch territory can be found in Addendum to “Shepherd the Flock of God”—1 Peter 5:2. We encourage each elder to make appropriate notes in his personal copy of this book directing attention to Shepherd Addendum.
October 2019	0:2	2	2. Although this book covers most aspects of our work as elders, at times you may need to consult other sources of theocratic direction, such as Organized to Do Jehovah’s Will and forms and letters provided by the branch office. Be alert to adjustments so as to stay up-to-date. Ensure that you are using the latest version of this publication. Supplemental direction that applies specifically in your branch territory can be found in Addendum to “Shepherd the Flock of God”—1 Peter 5:2. We encourage each elder to make appropriate notes in his personal copy of this book directing attention to Shepherd Addendum.
April 2020	0:2	2	2. Although this book covers most aspects of our work as elders, at times you may need to consult other sources of theocratic direction, such as Organized to Do Jehovah’s Will and forms and letters provided by the branch office. Be alert to adjustments so as to stay up-to-date. Ensure that you are using the latest version of this publication. Supplemental direction that applies specifically in your branch territory can be found in Addendum to “Shepherd the Flock of God”—1 Peter 5:2. We encourage each elder to make appropriate notes in his personal copy of this book directing attention to Shepherd Addendum.
October 2020	0:2	2	2. Although this book covers most aspects of our work as elders, at times you may need to consult other sources of theocratic direction, such as Organized to Do Jehovah’s Will and forms, announcements, and letters provided by the branch office. Be alert to adjustments so as to stay up-to-date. Ensure that you are using the latest version of this publication. Supplemental direction that applies specifically in your branch territory can be found in Addendum to “Shepherd the Flock of God”—1 Peter 5:2. We encourage each elder to make appropriate notes in his personal copy of this book directing attention to Shepherd Addendum.
April 2021	0:2	2	2. Although this book covers most aspects of our work as elders, at times you may need to consult other sources of theocratic direction, such as Organized to Do Jehovah’s Will and forms, announcements, and letters provided by the branch office. Be alert to adjustments so as to stay up-to-date. Ensure that you are using the latest version of this publication. Supplemental direction that applies specifically in your branch territory can be found in Addendum to “Shepherd the Flock of God”—1 Peter 5:2. We encourage each elder to make appropriate notes in his personal copy of this book directing attention to Shepherd Addendum.
October 2021	0:2	2	2. Although this book covers most aspects of our work as elders, at times you may need to consult other sources of theocratic direction, such as Organized to Do Jehovah’s Will and forms, announcements, and letters provided by the branch office. Be alert to adjustments so as to stay up-to-date. Ensure that you are using the latest version of this publication. Supplemental direction that applies specifically in your branch territory can be found in Addendum to “Shepherd the Flock of God”—1 Peter 5:2. We encourage each elder to make appropriate notes in his personal copy of this book directing attention to Shepherd Addendum.
April 2022	0:2	2	2. Although this book covers most aspects of our work as elders, at times you may need to consult other sources of theocratic direction, such as Organized to Do Jehovah’s Will and forms, announcements, and letters provided by the branch office. Be alert to adjustments so as to stay up-to-date. Ensure that you are using the latest version of this publication. Supplemental direction that applies specifically in your branch territory can be found in Shepherd Addendum. We encourage each elder to make appropriate notes in his personal copy of this book directing attention to Shepherd Addendum.
October 2022	0:2	2	2. Although this book covers most aspects of our work as elders, at times you may need to consult other sources of theocratic direction, such as the Organized book and forms, announcements, and letters provided by the branch office. Be alert to adjustments so as to stay up-to-date. Ensure that you are using the latest version of this publication. Supplemental direction that applies specifically in your branch territory can be found in Shepherd Addendum. We encourage each elder to make appropriate notes in his personal copy of this book directing attention to Shepherd Addendum.
April 2023	0:2	2	2. Although this book covers most aspects of our work as elders, at times you may need to consult other sources of theocratic direction, such as the Organized book and forms, announcements, and letters provided by the branch office. Be alert to adjustments so as to stay up-to-date. Ensure that you are using the latest version of this publication. Supplemental direction that applies specifically in your branch territory can be found in Shepherd Addendum. We encourage each elder to make appropriate notes in his personal copy of this book directing attention to Shepherd Addendum.
October 2023	0:2	2	2. Although this book covers most aspects of our work as elders, at times you may need to consult other sources of theocratic direction, such as the Organized book and forms, announcements, and letters provided by the branch office. Be alert to adjustments so as to stay up-to-date. Ensure that you are using the latest version of this publication. Supplemental direction that applies specifically in your branch territory can be found in Shepherd Addendum (sfla). We encourage each elder to make appropriate notes in his personal copy of this book directing attention to Shepherd Addendum.
April 2024	0:2	2	2. Although this book covers most aspects of our work as elders, at times you may need to consult other sources of theocratic direction, such as the Organized book and forms, announcements, and letters provided by the branch office. Be alert to adjustments so as to stay up-to-date. Ensure that you are using the latest version of this publication. Supplemental direction that applies specifically in your branch territory can be found in Shepherd Addendum (sfla). We encourage each elder to make appropriate notes in his personal copy of this book directing attention to Shepherd Addendum.
April 2019	0:3	3	3. This publication is copyrighted and confidential. It is issued to each appointed elder. 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.
October 2019	0:3	3	3. This publication is copyrighted and confidential. It is issued to each appointed elder. 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.
April 2020	0:3	3	3. This publication is copyrighted and confidential. It is issued to each appointed elder. 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.
October 2020	0:3	3	3. This publication is copyrighted and confidential. It is issued to each appointed elder. 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.
April 2021	0:3	3	3. This publication is copyrighted and confidential. It is issued to each appointed elder. 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.
October 2021	0:3	3	3. This publication is copyrighted and confidential. It is issued to each appointed elder. 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.
April 2022	0:3	3	3. This publication is copyrighted and confidential. It is issued to each appointed elder. 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.
October 2022	0:3	3	3. This publication is copyrighted and confidential. It is issued to each appointed elder. 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.
April 2023	0:3	3	3. This publication is copyrighted and confidential. It is issued to each appointed elder. 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.
October 2023	0:3	3	3. This publication is copyrighted and confidential. It is issued to each appointed elder. 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.
April 2024	0:3	3	3. This publication is copyrighted and confidential. It is issued to each appointed elder. 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.
April 2019	0:4	4	4. We pray that this publication will prove to be a valuable resource in assisting you to imitate Jehovah God and Jesus Christ in the way you treat the sheep. (John 10:11; Eph. 5:1; 1 Pet. 2:21, 25; 5:4) Rather than making rigid rules for the congregation, rely on Scriptural principles and direction from Jehovah’s organization.—2 Cor. 1:24.
October 2019	0:4	4	4. We pray that this publication will prove to be a valuable resource in assisting you to imitate Jehovah God and Jesus Christ in the way you treat the sheep. (John 10:11; Eph. 5:1; 1 Pet. 2:21, 25; 5:4) Rather than making rigid rules for the congregation, rely on Scriptural principles and direction from Jehovah’s organization.—2 Cor. 1:24.
April 2020	0:4	4	4. We pray that this publication will prove to be a valuable resource in assisting you to imitate Jehovah God and Jesus Christ in the way you treat the sheep. (John 10:11; Eph. 5:1; 1 Pet. 2:21, 25; 5:4) Rather than making rigid rules for the congregation, rely on Scriptural principles and direction from Jehovah’s organization.—2 Cor. 1:24.
October 2020	0:4	4	4. We pray that this publication will prove to be a valuable resource in assisting you to imitate Jehovah God and Jesus Christ in the way you treat the sheep. (John 10:11; Eph. 5:1; 1 Pet. 2:21, 25; 5:4) Rather than making rigid rules for the congregation, rely on Scriptural principles and direction from Jehovah’s organization.—2 Cor. 1:24.
April 2021	0:4	4	4. We pray that this publication will prove to be a valuable resource in assisting you to imitate Jehovah God and Jesus Christ in the way you treat the sheep. (John 10:11; Eph. 5:1; 1 Pet. 2:21, 25; 5:4) Rather than making rigid rules for the congregation, rely on Scriptural principles and direction from Jehovah’s organization.—2 Cor. 1:24.
October 2021	0:4	4	4. We pray that this publication will prove to be a valuable resource in assisting you to imitate Jehovah God and Jesus Christ in the way you treat the sheep. (John 10:11; Eph. 5:1; 1 Pet. 2:21, 25; 5:4) Rather than making rigid rules for the congregation, rely on Scriptural principles and direction from Jehovah’s organization.—2 Cor. 1:24.
April 2022	0:4	4	4. We pray that this publication will prove to be a valuable resource in assisting you to imitate Jehovah God and Jesus Christ in the way you treat the sheep. (John 10:11; Eph. 5:1; 1 Pet. 2:21, 25; 5:4) Rather than making rigid rules for the congregation, rely on Scriptural principles and direction from Jehovah’s organization.—2 Cor. 1:24.
October 2022	0:4	4	4. We pray that this publication will prove to be a valuable resource in assisting you to imitate Jehovah God and Jesus Christ in the way you treat the sheep. (John 10:11; Eph. 5:1; 1 Pet. 2:21, 25; 5:4) Rather than making rigid rules for the congregation, rely on Scriptural principles and direction from Jehovah’s organization.—2 Cor. 1:24.
April 2023	0:4	4	4. We pray that this publication will prove to be a valuable resource in assisting you to imitate Jehovah God and Jesus Christ in the way you treat the sheep. (John 10:11; Eph. 5:1; 1 Pet. 2:21, 25; 5:4) Rather than making rigid rules for the congregation, rely on Scriptural principles and direction from Jehovah’s organization.—2 Cor. 1:24.
October 2023	0:4	4	4. We pray that this publication will prove to be a valuable resource in assisting you to imitate Jehovah God and Jesus Christ in the way you treat the sheep. (John 10:11; Eph. 5:1; 1 Pet. 2:21, 25; 5:4) Rather than making rigid rules for the congregation, rely on Scriptural principles and direction from Jehovah’s organization.—2 Cor. 1:24.
April 2024	0:4	4	4. We pray that this publication will prove to be a valuable resource in assisting you to imitate Jehovah God and Jesus Christ in the way you treat the sheep. (John 10:11; Eph. 5:1; 1 Pet. 2:21, 25; 5:4) Rather than making rigid rules for the congregation, rely on Scriptural principles and direction from Jehovah’s organization.—2 Cor. 1:24.