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10 Years revealing secrets because there is no excuse for secrecy in religion – w1997 June 1; Dan 2:47; Matt 10:26; Mark 4:22; Luke 12:2; Acts 4:19, 20.

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Introduction Chapter 1: How Elders Work Together as a Body

How Elders Work Together as a Body

Chapter 1 of "Shepherd the Flock of God" 1 Peter 5:2

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April 20191:111. Jehovah has appointed Jesus Christ as head of the Christian congregation. (Eph. 1:22, 23; Rev. 1:20) Your accepting Jesus as head of the congregation promotes cooperation and unity on the body. You demonstrate submission to Christ’s headship when you do the following:
October 20191:111. Jehovah has appointed Jesus Christ as head of the Christian congregation. (Eph. 1:22, 23; Rev. 1:20) Your accepting Jesus as head of the congregation promotes cooperation and unity on the body. You demonstrate submission to Christ’s headship when you do the following:
April 20201:111. Jehovah has appointed Jesus Christ as head of the Christian congregation. (Eph. 1:22, 23; Rev. 1:20) Your accepting Jesus as head of the congregation promotes cooperation and unity on the body. You demonstrate submission to Christ’s headship when you do the following:
October 20201:111. Jehovah has appointed Jesus Christ as head of the Christian congregation. (Eph. 1:22, 23; Rev. 1:20) Your accepting Jesus as head of the congregation promotes cooperation and unity on the body. You demonstrate submission to Christ’s headship when you do the following:
April 20211:111. Jehovah has appointed Jesus Christ as head of the Christian congregation. (Eph. 1:22, 23; Rev. 1:20) Your accepting Jesus as head of the congregation promotes cooperation and unity on the body. You demonstrate submission to Christ’s headship when you do the following:
October 20211:111. Jehovah has appointed Jesus Christ as head of the Christian congregation. (Eph. 1:22, 23; Rev. 1:20) Your accepting Jesus as head of the congregation promotes cooperation and unity on the body. You demonstrate submission to Christ’s headship when you do the following:
April 20221:111. Jehovah has appointed Jesus Christ as head of the Christian congregation. (Eph. 1:22, 23; Rev. 1:20) Your accepting Jesus as head of the congregation promotes cooperation and unity on the body. You demonstrate submission to Christ’s headship when you do the following:
October 20221:111. Jehovah has appointed Jesus Christ as head of the Christian congregation. (Eph. 1:22, 23; Rev. 1:20) Your accepting Jesus as head of the congregation promotes cooperation and unity on the body. You demonstrate submission to Christ’s headship when you do the following:
April 20231:111. Jehovah has appointed Jesus Christ as head of the Christian congregation. (Eph. 1:22, 23; Rev. 1:20) Your accepting Jesus as head of the congregation promotes cooperation and unity on the body. You demonstrate submission to Christ’s headship when you do the following:
October 20231:111. Jehovah has appointed Jesus Christ as head of the Christian congregation. (Eph. 1:22, 23; Rev. 1:20) Your accepting Jesus as head of the congregation promotes cooperation and unity on the body. You demonstrate submission to Christ’s headship when you do the following:
April 20241:111. Jehovah has appointed Jesus Christ as head of the Christian congregation. (Eph. 1:22, 23; Rev. 1:20) Your accepting Jesus as head of the congregation promotes cooperation and unity on the body. You demonstrate submission to Christ’s headship when you do the following:
April 20191:1.11.1(1) Seek to understand and apply Bible laws and principles.—John 7:16-18; Eph. 5:17.
October 20191:1.11.1(1) Seek to understand and apply Bible laws and principles.—John 7:16-18; Eph. 5:17.
April 20201:1.11.1(1) Seek to understand and apply Bible laws and principles.—John 7:16-18; Eph. 5:17.
October 20201:1.11.1(1) Seek to understand and apply Bible laws and principles.—John 7:16-18; Eph. 5:17.
April 20211:1.11.1(1) Seek to understand and apply Bible laws and principles.—John 7:16-18; Eph. 5:17.
October 20211:1.11.1(1) Seek to understand and apply Bible laws and principles.—John 7:16-18; Eph. 5:17.
April 20221:1.11.1(1) Seek to understand and apply Bible laws and principles.—John 7:16-18; Eph. 5:17.
October 20221:1.11.1(1) Seek to understand and apply Bible laws and principles.—John 7:16-18; Eph. 5:17.
April 20231:1.11.1(1) Seek to understand and apply Bible laws and principles.—John 7:16-18; Eph. 5:17.
October 20231:1.11.1(1) Seek to understand and apply Bible laws and principles.—John 7:16-18; Eph. 5:17.
April 20241:1.11.1(1) Seek to understand and apply Bible laws and principles.—John 7:16-18; Eph. 5:17.
April 20191:1.21.2(2) Obey direction from “the faithful and discreet slave” and from overseers appointed to take the lead, such as those at the branch office and the circuit overseer.—Matt. 24:45-47; Heb. 13:17.
October 20191:1.21.2(2) Obey direction from “the faithful and discreet slave” and from overseers appointed to take the lead, such as those at the branch office and the circuit overseer.—Matt. 24:45-47; Heb. 13:17.
April 20201:1.21.2(2) Obey direction from “the faithful and discreet slave” and from overseers appointed to take the lead, such as those at the branch office and the circuit overseer.—Matt. 24:45-47; Heb. 13:17.
October 20201:1.21.2(2) Obey direction from “the faithful and discreet slave” and from overseers appointed to take the lead, such as those at the branch office and the circuit overseer.—Matt. 24:45-47; Heb. 13:17.
April 20211:1.21.2(2) Obey direction from “the faithful and discreet slave” and from overseers appointed to take the lead, such as those at the branch office and the circuit overseer.—Matt. 24:45-47; Heb. 13:17.
October 20211:1.21.2(2) Obey direction from “the faithful and discreet slave” and from overseers appointed to take the lead, such as those at the branch office and the circuit overseer.—Matt. 24:45-47; Heb. 13:17.
April 20221:1.21.2(2) Obey direction from “the faithful and discreet slave” and from overseers appointed to take the lead, such as those at the branch office and the circuit overseer.—Matt. 24:45-47; Heb. 13:17.
October 20221:1.21.2(2) Obey direction from “the faithful and discreet slave” and from overseers appointed to take the lead, such as those at the branch office and the circuit overseer.—Matt. 24:45-47; Heb. 13:17.
April 20231:1.21.2(2) Obey direction from “the faithful and discreet slave” and from overseers appointed to take the lead, such as those at the branch office and the circuit overseer.—Matt. 24:45-47; Heb. 13:17.
October 20231:1.21.2(2) Obey direction from “the faithful and discreet slave” and from overseers appointed to take the lead, such as those at the branch office and the circuit overseer.—Matt. 24:45-47; Heb. 13:17.
April 20241:1.21.2(2) Obey direction from “the faithful and discreet slave” and from overseers appointed to take the lead, such as those at the branch office and the circuit overseer.—Matt. 24:45-47; Heb. 13:17.
April 20191:1.31.3(3) Listen carefully to the expressions of fellow elders.—Rom. 12:10b; Jas. 1:19
October 20191:1.31.3(3) Listen carefully to the expressions of fellow elders.—Rom. 12:10b; Jas. 1:19
April 20201:1.31.3(3) Listen carefully to the expressions of fellow elders.—Rom. 12:10b; Jas. 1:19
October 20201:1.31.3(3) Listen carefully to the expressions of fellow elders.—Rom. 12:10b; Jas. 1:19
April 20211:1.31.3(3) Listen carefully to the expressions of fellow elders.—Rom. 12:10b; Jas. 1:19
October 20211:1.31.3(3) Listen carefully to the expressions of fellow elders.—Rom. 12:10b; Jas. 1:19
April 20221:1.31.3(3) Listen carefully to the expressions of fellow elders.—Rom. 12:10b; Jas. 1:19
October 20221:1.31.3(3) Listen carefully to the expressions of fellow elders.—Rom. 12:10b; Jas. 1:19
April 20231:1.31.3(3) Listen carefully to the expressions of fellow elders.—Rom. 12:10b; Jas. 1:19
October 20231:1.31.3(3) Listen carefully to the expressions of fellow elders.—Rom. 12:10b; Jas. 1:19
April 20241:1.31.3(3) Listen carefully to the expressions of fellow elders.—Rom. 12:10b; Jas. 1:19
April 20191:1.41.4(4) Deal in a kind and loving manner with each individual in the congregation, including fellow elders. Do not impose personal viewpoints or arbitrary rules on others.—Matt. 11:28-30; 1 Cor. 4:6; 1 Pet. 5:1-3, 5.
October 20191:1.41.4(4) Deal in a kind and loving manner with each individual in the congregation, including fellow elders. Do not impose personal viewpoints or arbitrary rules on others.—Matt. 11:28-30; 1 Cor. 4:6; 1 Pet. 5:1-3, 5.
April 20201:1.41.4(4) Deal in a kind and loving manner with each individual in the congregation, including fellow elders. Do not impose personal viewpoints or arbitrary rules on others.—Matt. 11:28-30; 1 Cor. 4:6; 1 Pet. 5:1-3, 5.
October 20201:1.41.4(4) Deal in a kind and loving manner with each individual in the congregation, including fellow elders. Do not impose personal viewpoints or arbitrary rules on others.—Matt. 11:28-30; 1 Cor. 4:6; 1 Pet. 5:1-3, 5.
April 20211:1.41.4(4) Deal in a kind and loving manner with each individual in the congregation, including fellow elders. Do not impose personal viewpoints or arbitrary rules on others.—Matt. 11:28-30; 1 Cor. 4:6; 1 Pet. 5:1-3, 5.
October 20211:1.41.4(4) Deal in a kind and loving manner with each individual in the congregation, including fellow elders. Do not impose personal viewpoints or arbitrary rules on others.—Matt. 11:28-30; 1 Cor. 4:6; 1 Pet. 5:1-3, 5.
April 20221:1.41.4(4) Deal in a kind and loving manner with each individual in the congregation, including fellow elders. Do not impose personal viewpoints or arbitrary rules on others.—Matt. 11:28-30; 1 Cor. 4:6; 1 Pet. 5:1-3, 5.
October 20221:1.41.4(4) Deal in a kind and loving manner with each individual in the congregation, including fellow elders. Do not impose personal viewpoints or arbitrary rules on others.—Matt. 11:28-30; 1 Cor. 4:6; 1 Pet. 5:1-3, 5.
April 20231:1.41.4(4) Deal in a kind and loving manner with each individual in the congregation, including fellow elders. Do not impose personal viewpoints or arbitrary rules on others.—Matt. 11:28-30; 1 Cor. 4:6; 1 Pet. 5:1-3, 5.
October 20231:1.41.4(4) Deal in a kind and loving manner with each individual in the congregation, including fellow elders. Do not impose personal viewpoints or arbitrary rules on others.—Matt. 11:28-30; 1 Cor. 4:6; 1 Pet. 5:1-3, 5.
April 20241:1.41.4(4) Deal in a kind and loving manner with each individual in the congregation, including fellow elders. Do not impose personal viewpoints or arbitrary rules on others.—Matt. 11:28-30; 1 Cor. 4:6; 1 Pet. 5:1-3, 5.
April 20191:1.51.5(5) Open and close all meetings of the body of elders with prayer. Pray again if a discussion of the body of elders seems to falter.—Jas. 1:5.
October 20191:1.51.5(5) Open and close all meetings of the body of elders with prayer. Pray again if a discussion of the body of elders seems to falter.—Jas. 1:5.
April 20201:1.51.5(5) Open and close all meetings of the body of elders with prayer. Pray again if a discussion of the body of elders seems to falter.—Jas. 1:5.
October 20201:1.51.5(5) Open and close all meetings of the body of elders with prayer. Pray again if a discussion of the body of elders seems to falter.—Jas. 1:5.
April 20211:1.51.5(5) Open and close all meetings of the body of elders with prayer. Pray again if a discussion of the body of elders seems to falter.—Jas. 1:5.
October 20211:1.51.5(5) Open and close all meetings of the body of elders with prayer. Pray again if a discussion of the body of elders seems to falter.—Jas. 1:5.
April 20221:1.51.5(5) Open and close all meetings of the body of elders with prayer. Pray again if a discussion of the body of elders seems to falter.—Jas. 1:5.
October 20221:1.51.5(5) Open and close all meetings of the body of elders with prayer. Pray again if a discussion of the body of elders seems to falter.—Jas. 1:5.
April 20231:1.51.5(5) Open and close all meetings of the body of elders with prayer. Pray again if a discussion of the body of elders seems to falter.—Jas. 1:5.
October 20231:1.51.5(5) Open and close all meetings of the body of elders with prayer. Pray again if a discussion of the body of elders seems to falter.—Jas. 1:5.
April 20241:1.51.5(5) Open and close all meetings of the body of elders with prayer. Pray again if a discussion of the body of elders seems to falter.—Jas. 1:5.
April 20191:22RESPONSIBILITIES
2. The responsibilities of the body of elders include the following:
October 20191:22RESPONSIBILITIES
2. The responsibilities of the body of elders include the following:
April 20201:22RESPONSIBILITIES
2. The responsibilities of the body of elders include the following:
October 20201:22RESPONSIBILITIES
2. The responsibilities of the body of elders include the following:
April 20211:22RESPONSIBILITIES
2. The responsibilities of the body of elders include the following:
October 20211:22RESPONSIBILITIES
2. The responsibilities of the body of elders include the following:
April 20221:22RESPONSIBILITIES
2. The responsibilities of the body of elders include the following:
October 20221:22RESPONSIBILITIES
2. The responsibilities of the body of elders include the following:
April 20231:22RESPONSIBILITIES
2. The responsibilities of the body of elders include the following:
October 20231:22RESPONSIBILITIES
2. The responsibilities of the body of elders include the following:
April 20241:22RESPONSIBILITIES
2. The responsibilities of the body of elders include the following:
April 20191:2.12.1(1) Making recommendations for the appointment and deletion of elders and ministerial servants.—See Chapter 8.
October 20191:2.12.1(1) Making recommendations for the appointment and deletion of elders and ministerial servants.—See Chapter 8.
April 20201:2.12.1(1) Making recommendations for the appointment and deletion of elders and ministerial servants.—See Chapter 8.
October 20201:2.12.1(1) Making recommendations for the appointment and deletion of elders and ministerial servants.—See Chapter 8.
April 20211:2.12.1(1) Making recommendations for the appointment and deletion of elders and ministerial servants.—See Chapter 8.
October 20211:2.12.1(1) Making recommendations for the appointment and deletion of elders and ministerial servants.—See Chapter 8.
April 20221:2.12.1(1) Making recommendations for the appointment and deletion of elders and ministerial servants.—See Chapter 8.
October 20221:2.12.1(1) Making recommendations for the appointment and deletion of elders and ministerial servants.—See Chapter 8.
April 20231:2.12.1(1) Making recommendations for the appointment and deletion of elders and ministerial servants.—See Chapter 8.
October 20231:2.12.1(1) Making recommendations for the appointment and deletion of elders and ministerial servants.—See Chapter 8.
April 20241:2.12.1(1) Making recommendations for the appointment and deletion of elders and ministerial servants.—See Chapter 8.
April 20191:2.22.2(2) Deciding the number of field service groups and who will serve as group overseers and assistants.—See Chapter 7.
October 20191:2.22.2(2) Deciding the number of field service groups and who will serve as group overseers and assistants.—See Chapter 7.
April 20201:2.22.2(2) Deciding the number of field service groups and who will serve as group overseers and assistants.—See Chapter 7.
October 20201:2.22.2(2) Deciding the number of field service groups and who will serve as group overseers and assistants.—See Chapter 7.
April 20211:2.22.2(2) Deciding the number of field service groups and who will serve as group overseers and assistants.—See Chapter 7.
October 20211:2.22.2(2) Deciding the number of field service groups and who will serve as group overseers and assistants.—See Chapter 7.
April 20221:2.22.2(2) Deciding the number of field service groups and who will serve as group overseers and assistants.—See Chapter 7.
October 20221:2.22.2(2) Deciding the number of field service groups and who will serve as group overseers and assistants.—See Chapter 7.
April 20231:2.22.2(2) Deciding the number of field service groups and who will serve as group overseers and assistants.—See Chapter 7.
October 20231:2.22.2(2) Deciding the number of field service groups and who will serve as group overseers and assistants.—See Chapter 7.
April 20241:2.22.2(2) Deciding the number of field service groups and who will serve as group overseers and assistants.—See Chapter 7.
April 20191:2.32.3(3) Deciding the subjects of local needs parts and who should present them.—See 20:14-15.
October 20191:2.32.3(3) Deciding the subjects of local needs parts and who should present them.—See 20:14-15.
April 20201:2.32.3(3) Deciding the subjects of local needs parts and who should present them.—See 20:14-15.
October 20201:2.32.3(3) Deciding the subjects of local needs parts and who should present them.—See 20:14-15.
April 20211:2.32.3(3) Deciding the subjects of local needs parts and who should present them.—See 20:14-15.
October 20211:2.32.3(3) Deciding the subjects of local needs parts and who should present them.—See 20:15-16.
April 20221:2.32.3(3) Deciding the subjects of local needs parts and who should present them.—See 20:15-16.
October 20221:2.32.3(3) Deciding the subjects of local needs parts and who should present them.—See 20:15-16.
April 20231:2.32.3(3) Deciding the subjects of local needs parts and who should present them.—See 20:15-16.
October 20231:2.32.3(3) Deciding the subjects of local needs parts and who should present them.—See 20:15-16.
April 20241:2.32.3(3) Deciding the subjects of local needs parts and who should present them.—See 20:15-16.
April 20191:2.42.4(4) Deciding who should serve as the secretary, the service overseer, the Watchtower Study conductor, and the Life and Ministry Meeting overseer. Deciding who, if anyone, should assist or substitute for these brothers or the coordinator of the body of elders in their assignments.—See Chapters 3-6 and Instructions for Our Christian Life and Ministry Meeting (S-38).
October 20191:2.42.4(4) Deciding who should serve as the secretary, the service overseer, the Watchtower Study conductor, and the Life and Ministry Meeting overseer. Deciding who, if anyone, should assist or substitute for these brothers or the coordinator of the body of elders in their assignments.—See Chapters 3-6 and Instructions for Our Christian Life and Ministry Meeting (S-38).
April 20201:2.42.4(4) Deciding who should serve as the secretary, the service overseer, the Watchtower Study conductor, and the Life and Ministry Meeting overseer. Deciding who, if anyone, should assist or substitute for these brothers or the coordinator of the body of elders in their assignments.—See Chapters 3-6 and Instructions for Our Christian Life and Ministry Meeting (S-38).
October 20201:2.42.4(4) Deciding who should serve as the secretary, the service overseer, the Watchtower Study conductor, and the Life and Ministry Meeting overseer. Deciding who, if anyone, should assist or substitute for these brothers or the coordinator of the body of elders in their assignments.—See Chapters 3-6 and Instructions for Our Christian Life and Ministry Meeting (S-38).
April 20211:2.42.4(4) Deciding who should serve as the secretary, the service overseer, the Watchtower Study conductor, and the Life and Ministry Meeting overseer. Deciding who, if anyone, should assist or substitute for these brothers or the coordinator of the body of elders in their assignments.—See Chapters 3-6 and Instructions for Our Christian Life and Ministry Meeting (S-38).
October 20211:2.42.4(4) Deciding who should serve as the secretary, the service overseer, the Watchtower Study conductor, and the Life and Ministry Meeting overseer. Deciding who, if anyone, should assist or substitute for these brothers or the coordinator of the body of elders in their assignments.—See Chapters 3-6 and Instructions for Our Christian Life and Ministry Meeting (S-38).
April 20221:2.42.4(4) Deciding who should serve as the secretary, the service overseer, the Watchtower Study conductor, and the Life and Ministry Meeting overseer. Deciding who, if anyone, should assist or substitute for these brothers or the coordinator of the body of elders in their assignments.—See Chapters 3-6 and Instructions for Our Christian Life and Ministry Meeting (S-38).
October 20221:2.42.4(4) Deciding who should serve as the secretary, the service overseer, the Watchtower Study conductor, and the Life and Ministry Meeting overseer. Deciding who, if anyone, should assist or substitute for these brothers or the coordinator of the body of elders in their assignments.—See Chapters 3-6 and Instructions for Our Christian Life and Ministry Meeting (S-38).
April 20231:2.42.4(4) Deciding who should serve as the secretary, the service overseer, the Watchtower Study conductor, and the Life and Ministry Meeting overseer. Deciding who, if anyone, should assist or substitute for these brothers or the coordinator of the body of elders in their assignments.—See Chapters 3-6 and Instructions for Our Christian Life and Ministry Meeting (S-38).
October 20231:2.42.4(4) Deciding who should serve as the secretary, the service overseer, the Watchtower Study conductor, and the Life and Ministry Meeting overseer. Deciding who, if anyone, should assist or substitute for these brothers or the coordinator of the body of elders in their assignments.—See Chapters 3-6 and Instructions for Our Christian Life and Ministry Meeting (S-38).
April 20241:2.42.4(4) Deciding who should serve as the secretary, the service overseer, the Watchtower Study conductor, and the Life and Ministry Meeting overseer. Deciding who, if anyone, should assist or substitute for these brothers or the coordinator of the body of elders in their assignments.—See Chapters 3-6 and Instructions for Our Christian Life and Ministry Meeting (S-38).
April 20191:2.52.5(5) Deciding who should serve as the auxiliary counselor and, if needed, the counselors for auxiliary classes.—See Instructions for Our Christian Life and Ministry Meeting.
October 20191:2.52.5(5) Deciding who should serve as the auxiliary counselor and, if needed, the counselors for auxiliary classes.—See Instructions for Our Christian Life and Ministry Meeting.
April 20201:2.52.5(5) Deciding who should serve as the auxiliary counselor and, if needed, the counselors for auxiliary classes.—See Instructions for Our Christian Life and Ministry Meeting.
October 20201:2.52.5(5) Deciding who should serve as the auxiliary counselor and, if needed, the counselors for auxiliary classes.—See Instructions for Our Christian Life and Ministry Meeting.
April 20211:2.52.5(5) Deciding who should serve as the auxiliary counselor and, if needed, the counselors for auxiliary classes.—See Instructions for Our Christian Life and Ministry Meeting.
October 20211:2.52.5(5) Deciding who should serve as the auxiliary counselor and, if needed, the counselors for auxiliary classes.—See Instructions for Our Christian Life and Ministry Meeting.
April 20221:2.52.5(5) Deciding who should serve as the auxiliary counselor and, if needed, the counselors for auxiliary classes.—See Instructions for Our Christian Life and Ministry Meeting.
October 20221:2.52.5(5) Deciding who should serve as the auxiliary counselor and, if needed, the counselors for auxiliary classes.—See Instructions for Our Christian Life and Ministry Meeting.
April 20231:2.52.5(5) Deciding who should serve as the auxiliary counselor and, if needed, the counselors for auxiliary classes.—See Instructions for Our Christian Life and Ministry Meeting.
October 20231:2.52.5(5) Deciding who should serve as the auxiliary counselor and, if needed, the counselors for auxiliary classes.—See Instructions for Our Christian Life and Ministry Meeting.
April 20241:2.52.5(5) Deciding who should serve as the auxiliary counselor and, if needed, the counselors for auxiliary classes.—See Instructions for Our Christian Life and Ministry Meeting.
April 20191:2.62.66) If the Kingdom Hall is used by only one congregation, deciding who should serve as the maintenance coordinator. If the Kingdom Hall is used by multiple congregations, selecting a brother or brothers to serve on the Kingdom Hall Operating Committee.—See 21:14-20.
October 20191:2.62.66) If the Kingdom Hall is used by only one congregation, deciding who should serve as the maintenance coordinator. If the Kingdom Hall is used by multiple congregations, selecting a brother or brothers to serve on the Kingdom Hall Operating Committee.—See 21:14-20.
April 20201:2.62.66) If the Kingdom Hall is used by only one congregation, deciding who should serve as the maintenance coordinator. If the Kingdom Hall is used by multiple congregations, selecting a brother or brothers to serve on the Kingdom Hall Operating Committee.—See 21:14-20.
October 20201:2.62.66) If the Kingdom Hall is used by only one congregation, deciding who should serve as the maintenance coordinator. If the Kingdom Hall is used by multiple congregations, selecting a brother or brothers to serve on the Kingdom Hall Operating Committee.—See 21:14-20.
April 20211:2.62.66) If the Kingdom Hall is used by only one congregation, deciding who should serve as the maintenance coordinator. If the Kingdom Hall is used by multiple congregations, selecting a brother or brothers to serve on the Kingdom Hall Operating Committee.—See 21:14-20.
October 20211:2.62.66) If the Kingdom Hall is used by only one congregation, deciding who should serve as the maintenance coordinator. If the Kingdom Hall is used by multiple congregations, selecting a brother or brothers to serve on the Kingdom Hall Operating Committee.—See 21:14-20.
April 20221:2.62.66) If the Kingdom Hall is used by only one congregation, deciding who should serve as the maintenance coordinator. If the Kingdom Hall is used by multiple congregations, selecting a brother or brothers to serve on the Kingdom Hall Operating Committee.—See 21:14-20.
October 20221:2.62.66) If the Kingdom Hall is used by only one congregation, deciding who should serve as the maintenance coordinator. If the Kingdom Hall is used by multiple congregations, selecting a brother or brothers to serve on the Kingdom Hall Operating Committee.—See 21:14-20.
April 20231:2.62.66) If the Kingdom Hall is used by only one congregation, deciding who should serve as the maintenance coordinator. If the Kingdom Hall is used by multiple congregations, selecting a brother or brothers to serve on the Kingdom Hall Operating Committee.—See 21:14-20.
October 20231:2.62.66) If the Kingdom Hall is used by only one congregation, deciding who should serve as the maintenance coordinator. If the Kingdom Hall is used by multiple congregations, selecting a brother or brothers to serve on the Kingdom Hall Operating Committee.—See 21:14-20.
April 20241:2.62.66) If the Kingdom Hall is used by only one congregation, deciding who should serve as the maintenance coordinator. If the Kingdom Hall is used by multiple congregations, selecting a brother or brothers to serve on the Kingdom Hall Operating Committee.—See 21:14-20.
April 20191:2.72.7(7) Deciding who should serve as the accounts servant, the literature servant, the territory servant, the cleaning coordinator, the public talk coordinator, and any brothers who assist them.
October 20191:2.72.7(7) Deciding who should serve as the accounts servant, the literature servant, the territory servant, the cleaning coordinator, the public talk coordinator, and any brothers who assist them.
April 20201:2.72.7(7) Deciding who should serve as the accounts servant, the literature servant, the territory servant, the cleaning coordinator, the public talk coordinator, and any brothers who assist them.
October 20201:2.72.7(7) Deciding who should serve as the accounts servant, the literature servant, the territory servant, the cleaning coordinator, the public talk coordinator, and any brothers who assist them.
April 20211:2.72.7(7) Deciding who should serve as the accounts servant, the literature servant, the territory servant, the cleaning coordinator, the public talk coordinator, and any brothers who assist them.
October 20211:2.72.7(7) Deciding who should serve as the accounts servant, the literature servant, the territory servant, the cleaning coordinator, the public talk coordinator, and any brothers who assist them.
April 20221:2.72.7(7) Deciding who should serve as the accounts servant, the literature servant, the territory servant, the brother assigned to assist jw.org and JW Hub users, the audio/video support coordinator, the cleaning coordinator, the public talk coordinator, and any brothers who assist them.
October 20221:2.72.7(7) Deciding who should serve as the accounts servant, the literature servant, the territory servant, the brother assigned to assist jw.org and JW Hub users, the audio/video support coordinator, the cleaning coordinator, the public talk coordinator, and any brothers who assist them.
April 20231:2.72.7(7) Deciding who should serve as the accounts servant, the literature servant, the territory servant, the brother assigned to assist jw.org and JW Hub users, the audio/video support coordinator, the cleaning coordinator, the public talk coordinator, and any brothers who assist them.
October 20231:2.72.7(7) Deciding who should serve as the accounts servant, the literature servant, the territory servant, the brother assigned to assist jw.org and JW Hub users, the audio/video support coordinator, the cleaning coordinator, the public talk coordinator, and any brothers who assist them.
April 20241:2.72.7(7) Deciding who should serve as the accounts servant, the literature servant, the territory servant, the brother assigned to assist jw.org and JW Hub users, the audio/video support coordinator, the cleaning coordinator, the public talk coordinator, and any brothers who assist them.
April 20191:2.82.8(8) Deciding who will receive additional privileges and responsibilities, such as reading at the Watchtower Study, reading at or conducting the Congregation Bible Study, serving as chairman for the midweek meeting or weekend meeting, handling nonstudent assignments at the midweek meeting, serving as an attendant, passing microphones, offering public prayer, conducting meetings for field service, and so forth.
October 20191:2.82.8(8) Deciding who will receive additional privileges and responsibilities, such as reading at the Watchtower Study, reading at or conducting the Congregation Bible Study, serving as chairman for the midweek meeting or weekend meeting, handling nonstudent assignments at the midweek meeting, serving as an attendant, passing microphones, offering public prayer, conducting meetings for field service, and so forth.
April 20201:2.82.8(8) Deciding who will receive additional privileges and responsibilities, such as reading at the Watchtower Study, reading at or conducting the Congregation Bible Study, serving as chairman for the midweek meeting or weekend meeting, handling nonstudent assignments at the midweek meeting, serving as an attendant, passing microphones, offering public prayer, conducting meetings for field service, and so forth.
October 20201:2.82.8(8) Deciding who will receive additional privileges and responsibilities, such as reading at the Watchtower Study, reading at or conducting the Congregation Bible Study, serving as chairman for the midweek meeting or weekend meeting, handling nonstudent assignments at the midweek meeting, serving as an attendant, passing microphones, offering public prayer, conducting meetings for field service, and so forth.
April 20211:2.82.8(8) Deciding who will receive additional privileges and responsibilities, such as reading at the Watchtower Study, reading at or conducting the Congregation Bible Study, serving as chairman for the midweek meeting or weekend meeting, handling nonstudent assignments at the midweek meeting, serving as an attendant, passing microphones, offering public prayer, conducting meetings for field service, and so forth.
October 20211:2.82.8(8) Deciding who will receive additional privileges and responsibilities, such as reading at the Watchtower Study, reading at or conducting the Congregation Bible Study, serving as chairman for the midweek meeting or weekend meeting, handling nonstudent assignments at the midweek meeting, serving as an attendant, passing microphones, offering public prayer, conducting meetings for field service, and so forth.
April 20221:2.82.8(8) Deciding who will receive additional privileges and responsibilities, such as reading at the Watchtower Study, reading at or conducting the Congregation Bible Study, serving as chairman for the midweek meeting or weekend meeting, handling nonstudent assignments at the midweek meeting, serving as an attendant, passing microphones, offering public prayer, conducting meetings for field service, and so forth.
October 20221:2.82.8(8) Deciding who will receive additional privileges and responsibilities, such as reading at the Watchtower Study, reading at or conducting the Congregation Bible Study, serving as chairman for the midweek meeting or weekend meeting, handling nonstudent assignments at the midweek meeting, serving as an attendant, passing microphones, offering public prayer, conducting meetings for field service, and so forth.
April 20231:2.82.8(8) Deciding who will receive special privileges and responsibilities, such as reading at the Watchtower Study, reading at or conducting the Congregation Bible Study, serving as chairman for the midweek meeting or weekend meeting, handling nonstudent assignments at the midweek meeting, serving as an attendant, working with audio/video support (which includes working with the stage and passing microphones), offering public prayer, conducting meetings for field service, and so forth.
October 20231:2.82.8(8) Deciding which exemplary, baptized bothers will receive special privileges and responsibilities, such as reading at the Watchtower Study, reading at or conducting the Congregation Bible Study, serving as chairman for the midweek meeting or weekend meeting, handling nonstudent assignments at the midweek meeting, serving as an attendant, working with audio/video support (which includes working with the stage and passing microphones), offering public prayer, conducting meetings for field service, and so forth.—See 2:4.
April 20241:2.82.8(8) Deciding which exemplary, baptized bothers will receive special privileges and responsibilities, such as reading at the Watchtower Study, reading at or conducting the Congregation Bible Study, serving as chairman for the midweek meeting or weekend meeting, handling nonstudent assignments at the midweek meeting, serving as an attendant, working with audio/video support (which includes working with the stage and passing microphones), offering public prayer, conducting meetings for field service, and so forth.—See 2:4.
April 20191:2.92.9(9) Deciding who is approved to deliver public talks in the local congregation and who is approved to give public talks in other congregations. Deciding whether a ministerial servant should deliver his first public talk by means of a symposium.—See 20:1, 4.
October 20191:2.92.9(9) Deciding who is approved to deliver public talks in the local congregation and who is approved to give public talks in other congregations. Deciding whether a ministerial servant should deliver his first public talk by means of a symposium.—See 20:1, 4.
April 20201:2.92.9(9) Deciding who is approved to deliver public talks in the local congregation and who is approved to give public talks in other congregations. Deciding whether a ministerial servant should deliver his first public talk by means of a symposium.—See 20:1-2, 4.
October 20201:2.92.9(9) Deciding who is approved to deliver public talks in the local congregation and who is approved to give public talks in other congregations. Deciding whether a ministerial servant should deliver his first public talk by means of a symposium.—See 20:1-2, 4.
April 20211:2.92.9(9) Deciding who is approved to deliver public talks in the local congregation and who is approved to give public talks in other congregations. Deciding whether a ministerial servant should deliver his first public talk by means of a symposium.—See 20:1-2, 4.
October 20211:2.92.9(9) Deciding who is approved to deliver public talks in the local congregation and who is approved to give public talks in other congregations. Deciding whether a ministerial servant should deliver his first public talk by means of a symposium.—See 20:1-2, 4.
April 20221:2.92.9(9) Deciding who is approved to deliver public talks in the local congregation and who is approved to give public talks in other congregations. Deciding whether a ministerial servant should deliver his first public talk by means of a symposium.—See 20:1-2, 4.
October 20221:2.92.9(9) Deciding who is approved to deliver public talks in the local congregation and who is approved to give public talks in other congregations. Deciding whether a ministerial servant should deliver his first public talk by means of a symposium.—See 20:1-2, 4.
April 20231:2.92.9(9) Deciding who is approved to deliver public talks in the local congregation and who is approved to give public talks in other congregations. Deciding whether a ministerial servant should deliver his first public talk by means of a symposium.—See 20:1-2, 4.
October 20231:2.92.9(9) Deciding who is approved to deliver public talks in the local congregation and who is approved to give public talks in other congregations. Deciding whether a ministerial servant should deliver his first public talk by means of a symposium.—See 20:1-2, 4.
April 20241:2.92.9(9) Deciding who is approved to deliver public talks in the local congregation and who is approved to give public talks in other congregations. Deciding whether a ministerial servant should deliver his first public talk by means of a symposium.—See 20:1-2, 4.
April 20191:2.102.10(10) Assigning two elders to investigate accusations of serious wrongdoing, determining whether serious wrongdoing requires a judicial committee, and choosing who will serve on the committee, including who will serve as chairman. (See Chapters 12 and 15.) Choosing who will serve on the committee that meets with one who has decided to disassociate himself. (See Chapter 18.) Assigning two elders to meet with a publisher who has deliberately viewed pornography.—See Chapter 13.
October 20191:2.102.10(10) Assigning two elders to investigate accusations of serious wrongdoing, determining whether serious wrongdoing requires a judicial committee, and choosing who will serve on the committee, including who will serve as chairman. (See Chapters 12 and 15.) Choosing who will serve on the committee that meets with one who has decided to disassociate himself. (See Chapter 18.) Assigning two elders to meet with a publisher who has deliberately viewed pornography.—See Chapter 13.
April 20201:2.102.10(10) Assigning two elders to investigate accusations of serious wrongdoing, determining whether serious wrongdoing requires a judicial committee, and choosing who will serve on the committee, including who will serve as chairman. (See Chapters 12 and 15.) Choosing who will serve on the committee that meets with one who has decided to disassociate himself. (See Chapter 18.) Assigning two elders to meet with a publisher who has deliberately viewed pornography.—See Chapter 13.
October 20201:2.102.10(10) Assigning two elders to investigate accusations of serious wrongdoing, determining whether serious wrongdoing requires a judicial committee, and choosing who will serve on the committee, including who will serve as chairman. (See Chapters 12 and 15.) Choosing who will serve on the committee that meets with one who has decided to disassociate himself. (See Chapter 18.) Assigning two elders to meet with a publisher who has deliberately viewed pornography.—See Chapter 13.
April 20211:2.102.10(10) Assigning two elders to investigate accusations of serious wrongdoing, determining whether serious wrongdoing requires a judicial committee, and choosing who will serve on the committee, including who will serve as chairman. (See Chapters 12 and 15.) Choosing who will serve on the committee that meets with one who has decided to disassociate himself. (See Chapter 18.) Assigning two elders to meet with a publisher who has deliberately viewed pornography.—See Chapter 13.
October 20211:2.102.10(10) Assigning two elders to investigate accusations of serious wrongdoing, determining whether serious wrongdoing requires a judicial committee, and choosing who will serve on the committee, including who will serve as chairman. (See Chapters 12 and 15.) Choosing who will serve on the committee that meets with one who has decided to disassociate himself. (See Chapter 18.) Assigning two elders to meet with a publisher who has deliberately viewed pornography.—See Chapter 13.
April 20221:2.102.10(10) Assigning two elders to investigate accusations of serious wrongdoing, determining whether serious wrongdoing requires a judicial committee, and choosing who will serve on the committee, including who will serve as chairman. (See Chapters 12 and 15.) Choosing who will serve on the committee that meets with one who has decided to disassociate himself. (See Chapter 18.) Assigning two elders to meet with a publisher who has deliberately viewed pornography.—See Chapter 13.
October 20221:2.102.10(10) Assigning two elders to investigate accusations of serious wrongdoing, determining whether serious wrongdoing requires a judicial committee, and choosing who will serve on the committee, including who will serve as chairman. (See Chapters 12 and 15.) Choosing who will serve on the committee that meets with one who has decided to disassociate himself. (See Chapter 18.) Assigning two elders to meet with a publisher who has deliberately viewed pornography.—See Chapter 13.
April 20231:2.102.10(10) Assigning two elders to investigate accusations of serious wrongdoing, determining whether serious wrongdoing requires a judicial committee, and choosing who will serve on the committee, including who will serve as chairman. (See Chapters 12 and 15.) Choosing who will serve on the committee that meets with one who has decided to disassociate himself. (See Chapter 18.) Assigning two elders to meet with a publisher who has deliberately viewed pornography.—See Chapter 13.
October 20231:2.102.10(10) Assigning two elders to investigate accusations of serious wrongdoing, determining whether serious wrongdoing requires a judicial committee, and choosing who will serve on the committee, including who will serve as chairman. (See Chapters 12 and 15.) Choosing who will serve on the committee that meets with one who has decided to disassociate himself. (See Chapter 18.) Assigning two elders to meet with a publisher who has deliberately viewed pornography.—See Chapter 13.
April 20241:2.102.10(10) Assigning two elders to investigate accusations of serious wrongdoing, determining whether serious wrongdoing requires a judicial committee, and choosing who will serve on the committee, including who will serve as chairman. (See Chapters 12 and 15.) Choosing who will serve on the committee that meets with one who has decided to disassociate himself. (See Chapter 18.) Assigning two elders to meet with a publisher who has deliberately viewed pornography.—See Chapter 13.
April 20191:2.112.11(11) Determining whether a warning talk should be given to the congregation and deciding who should present the talk.
October 20191:2.112.11(11) Determining whether a warning talk should be given to the congregation and deciding who should present the talk.
April 20201:2.112.11(11) Determining whether a warning talk should be given to the congregation and deciding who should present the talk.—See 12:77-80.
October 20201:2.112.11(11) Determining whether a warning talk should be given to the congregation and deciding who should present the talk.—See 12:77-80.
April 20211:2.112.11(11) Determining whether a warning talk should be given to the congregation and deciding who should present the talk.—See 12:77-80.
October 20211:2.112.11(11) Determining whether a warning talk should be given to the congregation and deciding who should present the talk.—See 12:76-79.
April 20221:2.112.11(11) Determining whether a warning talk should be given to the congregation and deciding who should present the talk.—See 12:76-79.
October 20221:2.112.11(11) Determining whether a warning talk should be given to the congregation and deciding who should present the talk.—See 12:76-79.
April 20231:2.112.11(11) Determining whether a warning talk should be given to the congregation and deciding who should present the talk.—See 12:76-79.
October 20231:2.112.11(11) Determining whether a warning talk should be given to the congregation and deciding who should present the talk.—See 12:76-79.
April 20241:2.112.11(11) Determining whether a warning talk should be given to the congregation and deciding who should present the talk.—See 12:76-79.
April 20191:2.122.12(12) Deciding which elders will handle the annual meeting with the regular pioneers, special pioneers, and field missionaries in December/January.
October 20191:2.122.12(12) Deciding which elders will handle the annual meeting with the regular pioneers, special pioneers, and field missionaries in December/January.
April 20201:2.122.12(12) Deciding which elders will handle the annual meeting with the regular pioneers, special pioneers, and field missionaries in December/January.
October 20201:2.122.12(12) Deciding which elders will handle the annual meeting with the regular pioneers, special pioneers, and field missionaries in December/January.
April 20211:2.122.12(12) Deciding which elders will handle the annual meeting with the regular pioneers, special pioneers, and field missionaries in December/January.
October 20211:2.122.12(12) Deciding which elders will handle the annual meeting with the regular pioneers, special pioneers, and field missionaries in December/January.
April 20221:2.122.12(12) Deciding which elders will handle the annual meeting with the regular pioneers, special pioneers, and field missionaries in December/January.
October 20221:2.122.12(12) Deciding which elders will handle the annual meeting with the regular pioneers, special pioneers, and field missionaries in December/January.
April 20231:2.122.12(12) Deciding which elders will handle the annual meeting with the regular pioneers, special pioneers, and field missionaries in December/January.
October 20231:2.122.12(12) Deciding which elders will handle the annual meeting with the regular pioneers, special pioneers, and field missionaries in December/January.
April 20241:2.122.12(12) Deciding which elders will handle the annual meeting with the regular pioneers, special pioneers, and field missionaries in December/January.
April 20191:2.132.13(13) Selecting speakers for the special public talk and Memorial, selecting those who will offer prayer over the emblems at the Memorial, and selecting Memorial meeting times.—See 20:6-8
October 20191:2.132.13(13) Selecting speakers for the special public talk and Memorial, selecting those who will offer prayer over the emblems at the Memorial, and selecting Memorial meeting times.—See 20:6-8
April 20201:2.132.13(13) Selecting speakers for the special public talk and Memorial, selecting those who will offer prayer over the emblems at the Memorial, and selecting Memorial meeting times.—See 20:6-8
October 20201:2.132.13(13) Selecting speakers for the special public talk and Memorial, selecting those who will offer prayer over the emblems at the Memorial, and selecting Memorial meeting times.—See 20:6-8
April 20211:2.132.13(13) Selecting speakers for the special public talk and Memorial, selecting those who will offer prayer over the emblems at the Memorial, and selecting Memorial meeting times.—See 20:6-8
October 20211:2.132.13(13) Selecting speakers for the special public talk and Memorial, selecting those who will offer prayer over the emblems at the Memorial, and selecting Memorial meeting times.—See 20:6-8
April 20221:2.132.13(13) Selecting speakers for the special public talk and Memorial, selecting those who will offer prayer over the emblems at the Memorial, and selecting Memorial meeting times.—See 20:6-8
October 20221:2.132.13(13) Selecting speakers for the special public talk and Memorial, selecting those who will offer prayer over the emblems at the Memorial, and selecting Memorial meeting times.—See 20:6-8
April 20231:2.132.13(13) Selecting speakers for the special public talk and Memorial, selecting those who will offer prayer over the emblems at the Memorial, and selecting Memorial meeting times.—See 20:6-8
October 20231:2.132.13(13) Selecting speakers for the special public talk and Memorial, selecting those who will offer prayer over the emblems at the Memorial, and selecting Memorial meeting times.—See 20:6-8
April 20241:2.132.13(13) Selecting speakers for the special public talk and Memorial, selecting those who will offer prayer over the emblems at the Memorial, and selecting Memorial meeting times.—See 20:6-8
April 20191:2.142.14(14) Determining whether a publisher is Scripturally free to remarry.—See 12:71-76.
October 20191:2.142.14(14) Determining whether a publisher is Scripturally free to remarry.—See 12:71-76.
April 20201:2.142.14(14) Determining whether a publisher is Scripturally free to remarry.—See 12:71-76.
October 20201:2.142.14(14) Determining whether a publisher is Scripturally free to remarry.—See 12:71-76.
April 20211:2.142.14(14) Determining whether a publisher is Scripturally free to remarry.—See 12:71-76.
October 20211:2.142.14(14) Determining whether a publisher is Scripturally free to remarry.—See 12:70-75.
April 20221:2.142.14(14) Determining whether a publisher is Scripturally free to remarry.—See 12:70-75.
October 20221:2.142.14(14) Determining whether a publisher is Scripturally free to remarry.—See 12:70-75.
April 20231:2.142.14(14) Determining whether a publisher is Scripturally free to remarry.—See 12:70-75.
October 20231:2.142.14(14) Determining whether a publisher is Scripturally free to remarry.—See 12:70-75.
April 20241:2.142.14(14) Determining whether a publisher is Scripturally free to remarry.—See 12:70-75.
April 20191:2.152.15(15) Reviewing the congregation’s resolved donation to Kingdom Hall and Assembly Hall construction worldwide.—See Instructions for Congregation Accounting (S-27).
October 20191:2.152.15(15) Reviewing the congregation’s resolved donation to Kingdom Hall and Assembly Hall construction worldwide.—See Instructions for Congregation Accounting (S-27).
April 20201:2.152.15(15) Reviewing the congregation’s resolved donation to Kingdom Hall and Assembly Hall construction worldwide.—See Instructions for Congregation Accounting (S-27).
October 20201:2.152.15(15) Reviewing the congregation’s resolved donation to Kingdom Hall and Assembly Hall construction worldwide.—See Instructions for Congregation Accounting (S-27).
April 20211:2.152.15(15) Reviewing the congregation’s resolved donation to the worldwide work.—See Instructions for Congregation Accounting (S-27).
October 20211:2.152.15(15) Recommending and reviewing the congregation’s resolved donation to the worldwide work.—See Instructions for Congregation Accounting (S-27).
April 20221:2.152.15(15) Recommending and reviewing the congregation’s resolved donation to the worldwide work.—See Instructions for Congregation Accounting (S-27).
October 20221:2.152.15(15) Recommending and reviewing the congregation’s resolved donation to the worldwide work.—See Instructions for Congregation Accounting (S-27).
April 20231:2.152.15(15) Recommending and reviewing the congregation’s resolved donation to the worldwide work.—See Instructions for Congregation Accounting (S-27).
October 20231:2.152.15(15) Recommending and reviewing the congregation’s resolved donation to the worldwide work.—See Instructions for Congregation Accounting (S-27).
April 20241:2.152.15(15) Recommending and reviewing the congregation’s resolved donation to the worldwide work.—See Instructions for Congregation Accounting (S-27).
April 20191:2.162.16(16) If the Kingdom Hall is used by multiple congregations, reviewing and approving the monthly amount to be contributed to the Kingdom Hall Operating Committee for the upcoming service year to care for Kingdom Hall operating expenses.—See 21:20 and Instructions for Kingdom Hall Operating Committee Accounting (S-42).
See paragraph 2.17 of the October 2021 edition onwards for corresponding text.
October 20191:2.162.16(16) If the Kingdom Hall is used by multiple congregations, reviewing and approving the monthly amount to be contributed to the Kingdom Hall Operating Committee for the upcoming service year to care for Kingdom Hall operating expenses.—See 21:20 and Instructions for Kingdom Hall Operating Committee Accounting (S-42).
See paragraph 2.17 of the October 2021 edition onwards for corresponding text.
April 20201:2.162.16(16) If the Kingdom Hall is used by multiple congregations, reviewing and approving the monthly amount to be contributed to the Kingdom Hall Operating Committee for the upcoming service year to care for Kingdom Hall operating expenses.—See 21:20 and Instructions for Kingdom Hall Operating Committee Accounting (S-42).
See paragraph 2.17 of the October 2021 edition onwards for corresponding text.
October 20201:2.162.16(16) If the Kingdom Hall is used by multiple congregations, reviewing and approving the monthly amount to be contributed to the Kingdom Hall Operating Committee for the upcoming service year to care for Kingdom Hall operating expenses.—See 21:20 and Instructions for Kingdom Hall Operating Committee Accounting (S-42).
See paragraph 2.17 of the October 2021 edition onwards for corresponding text.
April 20211:2.162.16(16) If the Kingdom Hall is used by multiple congregations, reviewing and approving the monthly amount to be contributed to the Kingdom Hall Operating Committee for the upcoming service year to care for Kingdom Hall operating expenses.—See 21:20 and Instructions for Kingdom Hall Operating Committee Accounting (S-42).
See paragraph 2.17 of the October 2021 edition onwards for corresponding text.
October 20211:2.162.16(16) Determining the target balance of congregation funds. Making recommendations to the congregation to donate excess funds to the worldwide work.—See Instructions for Congregation Accounting.
April 20221:2.162.16(16) Determining the target balance of congregation funds. Making recommendations to the congregation to donate excess funds to the worldwide work.—See Instructions for Congregation Accounting.
October 20221:2.162.16(16) Determining the target balance of congregation funds. Making recommendations to the congregation to donate excess funds to the worldwide work.—See Instructions for Congregation Accounting.
April 20231:2.162.16(16) Determining the target balance of congregation funds. Making recommendations to the congregation to donate excess funds to the worldwide work.—See Instructions for Congregation Accounting.
October 20231:2.162.16(16) Determining the target balance of congregation funds. Making recommendations to the congregation to donate excess funds to the worldwide work.—See Instructions for Congregation Accounting.
April 20241:2.162.16(16) Determining the target balance of congregation funds. Making recommendations to the congregation to donate excess funds to the worldwide work.—See Instructions for Congregation Accounting.
April 20191:2.172.17(17) Determining whether to host a foreign-language pregroup or group and determiningwhich meetings will be held.—See Chapter 24.
See paragraph 2.18 of the October 2021 edition onwards for corresponding text.
October 20191:2.172.17(17) Determining whether to host a pregroup or group and determining which meetings will be held.—See Chapter 24.
See paragraph 2.18 of the October 2021 edition onwards for corresponding text.
April 20201:2.172.17(17) Determining whether to host a pregroup or group and determining which meetings will be held.—See Chapter 24.
See paragraph 2.18 of the October 2021 edition onwards for corresponding text.
October 20201:2.172.17(17) Determining which meetings a group will hold.—See Chapter 24.
See paragraph 2.18 of the October 2021 edition onwards for corresponding text.
April 20211:2.172.17(17) Determining which meetings a group will hold.—See Chapter 24.
See paragraph 2.18 of the October 2021 edition onwards for corresponding text.
October 20211:2.172.17(17) If the Kingdom Hall is used by multiple congregations, reviewing and approving the monthly amount to be contributed to the Kingdom Hall Operating Committee for the upcoming service year to care for Kingdom Hall operating expenses.—See 21:20 and Instructions for Kingdom Hall Operating Committee Accounting (S-42).
See paragraph 2.16 of editions prior to October 2021 edition for corresponding text.
April 20221:2.172.17(17) If the Kingdom Hall is used by multiple congregations, reviewing and approving the monthly amount to be contributed to the Kingdom Hall Operating Committee for the upcoming service year to care for Kingdom Hall operating expenses.—See 21:20 and Instructions for Kingdom Hall Operating Committee Accounting (S-42).
See paragraph 2.16 of editions prior to October 2021 edition for corresponding text.
October 20221:2.172.17(17) If the Kingdom Hall is used by multiple congregations, reviewing and approving the monthly amount to be contributed to the Kingdom Hall Operating Committee for the upcoming service year to care for Kingdom Hall operating expenses.—See 21:20 and Instructions for Kingdom Hall Operating Committee Accounting (S-42).
See paragraph 2.16 of editions prior to October 2021 edition for corresponding text.
April 20231:2.172.17(17) If the Kingdom Hall is used by multiple congregations, reviewing and approving the monthly amount to be contributed to the Kingdom Hall Operating Committee for the upcoming service year to care for Kingdom Hall operating expenses.—See 21:20 and Instructions for Kingdom Hall Operating Committee Accounting (S-42).
See paragraph 2.16 of editions prior to October 2021 edition for corresponding text.
October 20231:2.172.17(17) If the Kingdom Hall is used by multiple congregations, reviewing and approving the monthly amount to be contributed to the Kingdom Hall Operating Committee for the upcoming service year to care for Kingdom Hall operating expenses.—See 21:20 and Instructions for Kingdom Hall Operating Committee Accounting (S-42).
See paragraph 2.16 of editions prior to October 2021 edition for corresponding text.
April 20241:2.172.17(17) If the Kingdom Hall is used by multiple congregations, reviewing and approving the monthly amount to be contributed to the Kingdom Hall Operating Committee for the upcoming service year to care for Kingdom Hall operating expenses.—See 21:20 and Instructions for Kingdom Hall Operating Committee Accounting (S-42).
See paragraph 2.16 of editions prior to October 2021 edition for corresponding text.
April 20191:2.182.18(18) Determining how to extend hospitality to visiting speakers.—See 20:5.
See paragraph 2.19 of the October 2021 edition onwards for corresponding text.
October 20191:2.182.18(18) Determining how to extend hospitality to visiting speakers.—See 20:5.
See paragraph 2.19 of the October 2021 edition onwards for corresponding text.
April 20201:2.182.18(18) Determining how to extend hospitality to visiting speakers.—See 20:5.
See paragraph 2.19 of the October 2021 edition onwards for corresponding text.
October 20201:2.182.18(18) Determining how to extend hospitality to visiting speakers.—See 20:5.
See paragraph 2.19 of the October 2021 edition onwards for corresponding text.
April 20211:2.182.18(18) Determining how to extend hospitality to visiting speakers.—See 20:5.
See paragraph 2.19 of the October 2021 edition onwards for corresponding text.
October 20211:2.182.18(18) Determining which meetings a group will hold.—See Chapter 24.
See paragraph 2.17 of editions prior to October 2021 edition for corresponding text.
April 20221:2.182.18(18) Determining which meetings a group will hold.—See Chapter 24.
See paragraph 2.17 of editions prior to October 2021 edition for corresponding text.
October 20221:2.182.18(18) Determining which meetings a group will hold.—See Chapter 24.
See paragraph 2.17 of editions prior to October 2021 edition for corresponding text.
April 20231:2.182.18(18) Determining which meetings a group will hold.—See Chapter 24.
See paragraph 2.17 of editions prior to October 2021 edition for corresponding text.
October 20231:2.182.18(18) Determining which meetings a group will hold.—See Chapter 24.
See paragraph 2.17 of editions prior to October 2021 edition for corresponding text.
April 20241:2.182.18(18) Determining which meetings a group will hold.—See Chapter 24.
See paragraph 2.17 of editions prior to October 2021 edition for corresponding text.
April 20191:2.192.19(19) Deciding who will temporarily serve as the coordinator of the body of elders when an adjustment must be made apart from the visit of the circuit overseer.—See 3:1.
See paragraph 2.20 of the October 2021 edition onwards for corresponding text.
October 20191:2.192.19(19) Deciding who will temporarily serve as the coordinator of the body of elders when an adjustment must be made apart from the visit of the circuit overseer.—See 3:1.
See paragraph 2.20 of the October 2021 edition onwards for corresponding text.
April 20201:2.192.19(19) Deciding who will temporarily serve as the coordinator of the body of elders when an adjustment must be made apart from the visit of the circuit overseer.—See 3:1.
See paragraph 2.20 of the October 2021 edition onwards for corresponding text.
October 20201:2.192.19(19) Deciding who will temporarily serve as the coordinator of the body of elders when an adjustment must be made apart from the visit of the circuit overseer.—See 3:1.
See paragraph 2.20 of the October 2021 edition onwards for corresponding text.
April 20211:2.192.19(19) Deciding who will temporarily serve as the coordinator of the body of elders when an adjustment must be made apart from the visit of the circuit overseer.—See 3:1.
See paragraph 2.20 of the October 2021 edition onwards for corresponding text.
October 20211:2.192.19(19) Determining how to extend hospitality to visiting speakers.—See 20:5.
See paragraph 2.18 of editions prior to October 2021 edition for corresponding text.
April 20221:2.192.19(19) Determining how to extend hospitality to visiting speakers.—See 20:5.
See paragraph 2.18 of editions prior to October 2021 edition for corresponding text.
October 20221:2.192.19(19) Determining how to extend hospitality to visiting speakers.—See 20:5.
See paragraph 2.18 of editions prior to October 2021 edition for corresponding text.
April 20231:2.192.19(19) Determining how to extend hospitality to visiting speakers.—See 20:5.
See paragraph 2.18 of editions prior to October 2021 edition for corresponding text.
October 20231:2.192.19(19) Determining how to extend hospitality to visiting speakers.—See 20:5.
See paragraph 2.18 of editions prior to October 2021 edition for corresponding text.
April 20241:2.192.19(19) Determining how to extend hospitality to visiting speakers.—See 20:5.
See paragraph 2.18 of editions prior to October 2021 edition for corresponding text.
April 20191:2.202.20(20) Determining whether it is necessary for the congregation as a whole to consider providing some form of assistance to certain needy brothers and sisters who have a long history of faithful service, particularly if there are no family members or other relatives to assist such ones and no adequate assistance from government agencies is available. —od pp. 119-120 pars. 12-15.
See paragraph 2.21 of the October 2021 edition onwards for corresponding text.
October 20191:2.202.20(20) Determining whether it is necessary for the congregation as a whole to consider providing some form of assistance to certain needy brothers and sisters who have a long history of faithful service, particularly if there are no family members or other relatives to assist such ones and no adequate assistance from government agencies is available. —od pp. 119-120 pars. 12-15.
See paragraph 2.21 of the October 2021 edition onwards for corresponding text.
April 20201:2.202.20(20) Determining whether it is necessary for the congregation as a whole to consider providing some form of assistance to certain needy brothers and sisters who have a long history of faithful service, particularly if there are no family members or other relatives to assist such ones and no adequate assistance from government agencies is available. —od chap. 12 pars. 12-15.
See paragraph 2.21 of the October 2021 edition onwards for corresponding text.
October 20201:2.202.20(20) Determining whether it is necessary for the congregation as a whole to consider providing some form of assistance to certain needy brothers and sisters who have a long history of faithful service, particularly if there are no family members or other relatives to assist such ones and no adequate assistance from government agencies is available. —od chap. 12 pars. 12-15.
See paragraph 2.21 of the October 2021 edition onwards for corresponding text.
April 20211:2.202.20(20) Determining whether it is necessary for the congregation as a whole to consider providing some form of assistance to certain needy brothers and sisters who have a long history of faithful service, particularly if there are no family members or other relatives to assist such ones and no adequate assistance from government agencies is available. —od chap. 12 pars. 12-15.
See paragraph 2.21 of the October 2021 edition onwards for corresponding text.
October 20211:2.202.20(20) Deciding who will temporarily serve as the coordinator of the body of elders when an adjustment must be made apart from the visit of the circuit overseer.—See 3:1.
See paragraph 2.19 of editions prior to October 2021 edition for corresponding text.
April 20221:2.202.20(20) Deciding who will temporarily serve as the coordinator of the body of elders when an adjustment must be made apart from the visit of the circuit overseer.—See 3:1.
See paragraph 2.19 of editions prior to October 2021 edition for corresponding text.
October 20221:2.202.20(20) Deciding who will temporarily serve as the coordinator of the body of elders when an adjustment must be made apart from the visit of the circuit overseer.—See 3:1.
See paragraph 2.19 of editions prior to October 2021 edition for corresponding text.
April 20231:2.202.20(20) Deciding who will temporarily serve as the coordinator of the body of elders when an adjustment must be made apart from the visit of the circuit overseer.—See 3:1.
See paragraph 2.19 of editions prior to October 2021 edition for corresponding text.
October 20231:2.202.20(20) Deciding who will temporarily serve as the coordinator of the body of elders when an adjustment must be made apart from the visit of the circuit overseer.—See 3:1.
See paragraph 2.19 of editions prior to October 2021 edition for corresponding text.
April 20241:2.202.20(20) Deciding who will temporarily serve as the coordinator of the body of elders when an adjustment must be made apart from the visit of the circuit overseer.—See 3:1.
See paragraph 2.19 of editions prior to October 2021 edition for corresponding text.
October 20211:2.212.21(21) Determining whether it is necessary for the congregation as a whole to consider providing some form of assistance to certain needy brothers and sisters who have a long history of faithful service, particularly if there are no family members or other relatives to assist such ones and no adequate assistance from government agencies is available.—od chap. 12 pars. 12-15.
See paragraph 2.20 of editions prior to October 2021 edition for corresponding text.
April 20221:2.212.21(21) Determining whether it is necessary for the congregation as a whole to consider providing some form of assistance to certain needy brothers and sisters who have a long history of faithful service, particularly if there are no family members or other relatives to assist such ones and no adequate assistance from government agencies is available.—od chap. 12 pars. 12-15.
See paragraph 2.20 of editions prior to October 2021 edition for corresponding text.
October 20221:2.212.21(21) Determining whether it is necessary for the congregation as a whole to consider providing some form of assistance to certain needy brothers and sisters who have a long history of faithful service, particularly if there are no family members or other relatives to assist such ones and no adequate assistance from government agencies is available.—od chap. 12 pars. 12-15.
See paragraph 2.20 of editions prior to October 2021 edition for corresponding text.
April 20231:2.212.21(21) Determining whether it is necessary for the congregation as a whole to consider providing some form of assistance to certain needy brothers and sisters who have a long history of faithful service, particularly if there are no family members or other relatives to assist such ones and no adequate assistance from government agencies is available.—od chap. 12 pars. 12-15.
See paragraph 2.20 of editions prior to October 2021 edition for corresponding text.
October 20231:2.212.21(21) Determining whether it is necessary for the congregation as a whole to consider providing some form of assistance to certain needy brothers and sisters who have a long history of faithful service, particularly if there are no family members or other relatives to assist such ones and no adequate assistance from government agencies is available.—od chap. 12 pars. 12-15.
See paragraph 2.20 of editions prior to October 2021 edition for corresponding text.
April 20241:2.212.21(21) Determining whether it is necessary for the congregation as a whole to consider providing some form of assistance to certain needy brothers and sisters who have a long history of faithful service, particularly if there are no family members or other relatives to assist such ones and no adequate assistance from government agencies is available.—od chap. 12 pars. 12-15.
See paragraph 2.20 of editions prior to October 2021 edition for corresponding text.
October 20221:2.222.22(22) Deciding if it is unsafe for the congregation to attend a meeting in person because of civil unrest, disaster, inclement weather, or other circumstances, and if so, deciding if the meeting should be held via videoconference or if individuals should view the recorded program on JW Stream.—See 20:25, 27, 42.
This paragraph is not found in editions prior to October 2022 edition.
April 20231:2.222.22(22) Deciding if it is unsafe for the congregation to attend a meeting in person because of civil unrest, disaster, inclement weather, or other circumstances, and if so, deciding if the meeting should be held via videoconference or if individuals should view the recorded program on JW Stream.—See 20:27, 29, 44.
This paragraph is not found in editions prior to October 2022 edition.
October 20231:2.222.22(22) Deciding if it is unsafe for the congregation to attend a meeting in person because of civil unrest, disaster, inclement weather, or other circumstances, and if so, deciding if the meeting should be held via videoconference or if individuals should view the recorded program on JW Stream.—See 20:27, 29, 43.
This paragraph is not found in editions prior to October 2022 edition.
April 20241:2.222.22(22) Deciding if it is unsafe for the congregation to attend a meeting in person because of civil unrest, disaster, inclement weather, or other circumstances, and if so, deciding if the meeting should be held via videoconference or if individuals should view the recorded program on JW Stream.—See 20:27, 29, 43.
This paragraph is not found in editions prior to October 2022 edition.
October 20231:2.232.23(23) Deciding if a funeral for a publisher who committed suicide may be held at the Kingdom Hall. The purpose of the funeral would be to provide comfort for bereaved family members and friends.—See 2:3.10; w02 6/15 pp. 30-31.
This paragraph is not found in editions prior to October 2023 edition.
April 20241:2.232.23(23) Deciding if a funeral for a publisher who committed suicide may be held at the Kingdom Hall. The purpose of the funeral would be to provide comfort for bereaved family members and friends.—See 2:3.9; w02 6/15 pp. 30-31.
This paragraph is not found in editions prior to October 2023 edition.
April 20191:33ELDERS’ MEETINGS
3. When the body of elders discusses a matter, Christ by means of the holy spirit can influence any elder to make an expression that contributes to a wise decision, one that may not have been reached if the elders had been consulted individually. (Acts 15:6-21) Meetings should normally not exceed two hours in length.
October 20191:33ELDERS’ MEETINGS
3. When the body of elders discusses a matter, Christ by means of the holy spirit can influence any elder to make an expression that contributes to a wise decision, one that may not have been reached if the elders had been consulted individually. (Acts 15:6-21) Meetings should normally not exceed two hours in length.
April 20201:33ELDERS’ MEETINGS
3. When the body of elders discusses a matter, Christ by means of the holy spirit can influence any elder to make an expression that contributes to a wise decision, one that may not have been reached if the elders had been consulted individually. (Acts 15:6-21) Meetings should normally not exceed two hours in length.
October 20201:33ELDERS’ MEETINGS
3. When the body of elders discusses a matter, Christ by means of the holy spirit can influence any elder to make an expression that contributes to a wise decision, one that may not have been reached if the elders had been consulted individually. (Acts 15:6-21) Meetings should normally not exceed two hours in length.
April 20211:33ELDERS’ MEETINGS
3. When the body of elders discusses a matter, Christ by means of the holy spirit can influence any elder to make an expression that contributes to a wise decision, one that may not have been reached if the elders had been consulted individually. (Acts 15:6-21) Meetings should normally not exceed two hours in length.
October 20211:33ELDERS’ MEETINGS
3. When the body of elders discusses a matter, Christ by means of the holy spirit can influence any elder to make an expression that contributes to a wise decision, one that may not have been reached if the elders had been consulted individually. (Acts 15:6-21) Meetings should normally not exceed two hours in length.
April 20221:33ELDERS’ MEETINGS
3. When the body of elders discusses a matter, Christ by means of the holy spirit can influence any elder to make an expression that contributes to a wise decision, one that may not have been reached if the elders had been consulted individually. (Acts 15:6-21) Meetings should normally not exceed two hours in length.
October 20221:33ELDERS’ MEETINGS
3. When the body of elders discusses a matter, Christ by means of the holy spirit can influence any elder to make an expression that contributes to a wise decision, one that may not have been reached if the elders had been consulted individually. (Acts 15:6-21) Meetings should normally not exceed two hours in length.
April 20231:33ELDERS’ MEETINGS
3. When the body of elders discusses a matter, Christ by means of the holy spirit can influence any elder to make an expression that contributes to a wise decision, one that may not have been reached if the elders had been consulted individually. (Acts 15:6-21) Meetings should normally not exceed two hours in length. There is no general provision for elders’ meetings to be held via videoconference. Any elder who is unable to attend in person may be consulted prior to elders’ meetings and should be updated on the body’s decisions afterward. However, if exceptional circumstances, such as governmental restrictions, civil unrest, or disaster make it impossible or unsafe for the majority of the elders to meet in person, the meeting may be held by telephone or videoconference. In such cases, the elders should arrange to be in location where confidentiality can be maintained for the duration of the meeting.
October 20231:33ELDERS’ MEETINGS
3. When the body of elders discusses a matter, Christ by means of the holy spirit can influence any elder to make an expression that contributes to a wise decision, one that may not have been reached if the elders had been consulted individually. (Acts 15:6-21) Meetings should normally not exceed two hours in length.
There is no general provision for elders’ meetings to be held via videoconference. Any elder who is unable to attend in person may be consulted prior to elders’ meetings and should be updated on the body’s decisions afterward. However, if exceptional circumstances, such as governmental restrictions, civil unrest, or disaster make it impossible or unsafe for the majority of the elders to meet in person, the meeting may be held by telephone or videoconference. In such cases, the elders should arrange to be in location where confidentiality can be maintained for the duration of the meeting.
April 20241:33ELDERS’ MEETINGS
3. When the body of elders discusses a matter, Christ by means of the holy spirit can influence any elder to make an expression that contributes to a wise decision, one that may not have been reached if the elders had been consulted individually. (Acts 15:6-21) Meetings should normally not exceed two hours in length.
There is no general provision for elders’ meetings to be held via videoconference. Any elder who is unable to attend in person may be consulted prior to elders’ meetings and should be updated on the body’s decisions afterward. However, if exceptional circumstances, such as governmental restrictions, civil unrest, or disaster make it impossible or unsafe for the majority of the elders to meet in person, the meeting may be held by telephone or videoconference. In such cases, the elders should arrange to be in location where confidentiality can be maintained for the duration of the meeting.
April 20191:444. When to Hold: In addition to the elders’ meeting held during each visit of the circuit overseer, an elders’ meeting should be held about three months after each visit. Other meetings can be arranged any time that circumstances necessitate.
October 20191:444. When to Hold: In addition to the elders’ meeting held during each visit of the circuit overseer, an elders’ meeting should be held about three months after each visit. Other meetings can be arranged any time that circumstances necessitate.
April 20201:444. When to Hold: In addition to the elders’ meeting held during each visit of the circuit overseer, an elders’ meeting should be held about three months after each visit. Other meetings can be arranged any time that circumstances necessitate.
October 20201:444. When to Hold: In addition to the elders’ meeting held during each visit of the circuit overseer, an elders’ meeting should be held about three months after each visit. Other meetings can be arranged any time that circumstances necessitate.
April 20211:444. When to Hold: In addition to the elders’ meeting held during each visit of the circuit overseer, an elders’ meeting should be held about three months after each visit. Other meetings can be arranged any time that circumstances necessitate.
October 20211:444. When to Hold: In addition to the elders’ meeting held during each visit of the circuit overseer, an elders’ meeting should be held about three months after each visit. Other meetings can be arranged any time that circumstances necessitate.
April 20221:444. When to Hold: In addition to the elders’ meeting held during each visit of the circuit overseer, an elders’ meeting should be held about three months after each visit. Other meetings can be arranged any time that circumstances necessitate.
October 20221:444. When to Hold: In addition to the elders’ meeting held during each visit of the circuit overseer, an elders’ meeting should be held about three months after each visit. Other meetings can be arranged any time that circumstances necessitate.
April 20231:444. When to Hold: In addition to the elders’ meeting held during each visit of the circuit overseer, an elders’ meeting should be held about three months after each visit. Other meetings can be arranged any time that circumstances necessitate.
October 20231:444. When to Hold: In addition to the elders’ meeting held during each visit of the circuit overseer, an elders’ meeting should be held about three months after each visit. Other meetings can be arranged any time that circumstances necessitate.
April 20241:444. When to Hold: In addition to the elders’ meeting held during each visit of the circuit overseer, an elders’ meeting should be held about three months after each visit. Other meetings can be arranged any time that circumstances necessitate.
April 20191:555. What to Discuss: The body of elders may discuss any matters pertaining to the congregation. Generally, these would involve matters that cannot be handled by individual elders or that are not the responsibility of another entity, such as the Congregation Service Committee or the Kingdom Hall Operating Committee.—See 2:1; 3:3.4.
October 20191:555. What to Discuss: The body of elders may discuss any matters pertaining to the congregation. Generally, these would involve matters that cannot be handled by individual elders or that are not the responsibility of another entity, such as the Congregation Service Committee or the Kingdom Hall Operating Committee.—See 2:1; 3:3.4.
April 20201:555. What to Discuss: The body of elders may discuss any matters pertaining to the congregation. Generally, these would involve matters that cannot be handled by individual elders or that are not the responsibility of another entity, such as the Congregation Service Committee or the Kingdom Hall Operating Committee.—See 2:1; 3:3.4.
October 20201:555. What to Discuss: The body of elders may discuss any matters pertaining to the congregation. Generally, these would involve matters that cannot be handled by individual elders or that are not the responsibility of another entity, such as the Congregation Service Committee or the Kingdom Hall Operating Committee.—See 2:1; 3:3.4.
April 20211:555. What to Discuss: The body of elders may discuss any matters pertaining to the congregation. Generally, these would involve matters that cannot be handled by individual elders or that are not the responsibility of another entity, such as the Congregation Service Committee or the Kingdom Hall Operating Committee.—See 2:1; 3:3.4.
October 20211:555. What to Discuss: The body of elders may discuss any matters pertaining to the congregation. Generally, these would involve matters that cannot be handled by individual elders or that are not the responsibility of another entity, such as the Congregation Service Committee or the Kingdom Hall Operating Committee.—See 2:1; 3:3.4.
April 20221:555. What to Discuss: The body of elders may discuss any matters pertaining to the congregation. Generally, these would involve matters that cannot be handled by individual elders or that are not the responsibility of another entity, such as the Congregation Service Committee or the Kingdom Hall Operating Committee.—See 2:1; 3:3.4.
October 20221:555. What to Discuss: The body of elders may discuss any matters pertaining to the congregation. Generally, these would involve matters that cannot be handled by individual elders or that are not the responsibility of another entity, such as the Congregation Service Committee or the Kingdom Hall Operating Committee.—See 2:1; 3:3.4.
April 20231:555. What to Discuss: The body of elders may discuss any matters pertaining to the congregation. Generally, these would involve matters that cannot be handled by individual elders or that are not the responsibility of another entity, such as the Congregation Service Committee or the Kingdom Hall Operating Committee.—See 2:1; 3:3.4.
October 20231:555. What to Discuss: The body of elders may discuss any matters pertaining to the congregation. Generally, these would involve matters that cannot be handled by individual elders or that are not the responsibility of another entity, such as the Congregation Service Committee or the Kingdom Hall Operating Committee.—See 2:1; 3:3.4.
April 20241:555. What to Discuss: The body of elders may discuss any matters pertaining to the congregation. Generally, these would involve matters that cannot be handled by individual elders or that are not the responsibility of another entity, such as the Congregation Service Committee or the Kingdom Hall Operating Committee.—See 2:1; 3:3.4.
April 20191:666. Following are some matters that periodically merit the attention of the body of elders:
October 20191:666. Following are some matters that periodically merit the attention of the body of elders:
April 20201:666. Following are some matters that periodically merit the attention of the body of elders:
October 20201:666. Following are some matters that periodically merit the attention of the body of elders:
April 20211:666. Following are some matters that periodically merit the attention of the body of elders:
October 20211:666. Following are some matters that periodically merit the attention of the body of elders:
April 20221:666. Following are some matters that periodically merit the attention of the body of elders:
October 20221:666. Following are some matters that periodically merit the attention of the body of elders:
April 20231:666. Following are some matters that periodically merit the attention of the body of elders:
October 20231:666. Following are some matters that periodically merit the attention of the body of elders:
April 20241:666. Following are some matters that periodically merit the attention of the body of elders:
April 20191:6.16.1(1) At the meeting held about three months after the visit of the circuit overseer, review the circuit overseer’s report on his previous visit to the congregation. In preparation for the next visit of the circuit overseer, consider any recommendations for the appointment or deletion of elders or ministerial servants.—See Chapter 8
October 20191:6.16.1(1) At the meeting held about three months after the visit of the circuit overseer, review the circuit overseer’s report on his previous visit to the congregation. In preparation for the next visit of the circuit overseer, consider any recommendations for the appointment or deletion of elders or ministerial servants.—See Chapter 8
April 20201:6.16.1(1) At the meeting held about three months after the visit of the circuit overseer, review the circuit overseer’s report on his previous visit to the congregation. In preparation for the next visit of the circuit overseer, consider any recommendations for the appointment or deletion of elders or ministerial servants.—See Chapter 8
October 20201:6.16.1(1) At the meeting held about three months after the visit of the circuit overseer, review the circuit overseer’s report on his previous visit to the congregation. In preparation for the next visit of the circuit overseer, consider any recommendations for the appointment or deletion of elders or ministerial servants.—See Chapter 8
April 20211:6.16.1(1) At the meeting held about three months after the visit of the circuit overseer, review the circuit overseer’s report on his previous visit to the congregation. In preparation for the next visit of the circuit overseer, consider any recommendations for the appointment or deletion of elders or ministerial servants.—See Chapter 8
October 20211:6.16.1(1) At the meeting held about three months after the visit of the circuit overseer, review the circuit overseer’s report on his previous visit to the congregation. In preparation for the next visit of the circuit overseer, consider any recommendations for the appointment or deletion of elders or ministerial servants.—See Chapter 8
April 20221:6.16.1(1) At the meeting held about three months after the visit of the circuit overseer, review the circuit overseer’s report on his previous visit to the congregation. In preparation for the next visit of the circuit overseer, consider any recommendations for the appointment or deletion of elders or ministerial servants.—See Chapter 8
October 20221:6.16.1(1) At the meeting held about three months after the visit of the circuit overseer, review the circuit overseer’s report on his previous visit to the congregation. In preparation for the next visit of the circuit overseer, consider any recommendations for the appointment or deletion of elders or ministerial servants.—See Chapter 8
April 20231:6.16.1(1) At the meeting held about three months after the visit of the circuit overseer, review the circuit overseer’s report on his previous visit to the congregation. In preparation for the next visit of the circuit overseer, consider any recommendations for the appointment or deletion of elders or ministerial servants.—See Chapter 8
October 20231:6.16.1(1) At the meeting held about three months after the visit of the circuit overseer, review the circuit overseer’s report on his previous visit to the congregation. In preparation for the next visit of the circuit overseer, consider any recommendations for the appointment or deletion of elders or ministerial servants.—See Chapter 8
April 20241:6.16.1(1) At the meeting held about three months after the visit of the circuit overseer, review the circuit overseer’s report on his previous visit to the congregation. In preparation for the next visit of the circuit overseer, consider any recommendations for the appointment or deletion of elders or ministerial servants.—See Chapter 8
April 20191:6.26.2(2) Consider whether and how the congregation can do more to give a thorough witness in the congregation’s assigned territory.—Acts 20:24; see Chapter 23.
October 20191:6.26.2(2) Consider whether and how the congregation can do more to give a thorough witness in the congregation’s assigned territory.—Acts 20:24; see Chapter 23.
April 20201:6.26.2(2) Consider whether and how the congregation can do more to give a thorough witness in the congregation’s assigned territory.—Acts 20:24; see Chapter 23.
October 20201:6.26.2(2) Consider whether and how the congregation can do more to give a thorough witness in the congregation’s assigned territory.—Acts 20:24; see Chapter 23.
April 20211:6.26.2(2) Consider whether and how the congregation can do more to give a thorough witness in the congregation’s assigned territory.—Acts 20:24; see Chapter 23.
October 20211:6.26.2(2) Consider whether and how the congregation can do more to give a thorough witness in the congregation’s assigned territory.—Acts 20:24; see Chapter 23.
April 20221:6.26.2(2) Consider whether and how the congregation can do more to give a thorough witness in the congregation’s assigned territory.—Acts 20:24; see Chapter 23.
October 20221:6.26.2(2) Consider whether and how the congregation can do more to give a thorough witness in the congregation’s assigned territory.—Acts 20:24; see Chapter 23.
April 20231:6.26.2(2) Consider whether and how the congregation can do more to give a thorough witness in the congregation’s assigned territory.—Acts 20:24; see Chapter 23.
October 20231:6.26.2(2) Consider whether and how the congregation can do more to give a thorough witness in the congregation’s assigned territory.—Acts 20:24; see Chapter 23.
April 20241:6.26.2(2) Consider whether and how the congregation can do more to give a thorough witness in the congregation’s assigned territory.—Acts 20:24; see Chapter 23.
April 20191:6.36.3(3) Consider the spiritual and physical needs of widows, orphans, the blind, the homebound, those in nursing homes, and other publishers with special circumstances.—Jas. 1:27.
October 20191:6.36.3(3) Consider the spiritual and physical needs of widows, orphans, the blind, the homebound, those in nursing homes, and other publishers with special circumstances.—Jas. 1:27.
April 20201:6.36.3(3) Consider the spiritual and physical needs of widows, orphans, the blind, the homebound, those in nursing homes, and other publishers with special circumstances.—Jas. 1:27.
October 20201:6.36.3(3) Consider the spiritual and physical needs of widows, orphans, the blind, the homebound, those in nursing homes, and other publishers with special circumstances.—Jas. 1:27.
April 20211:6.36.3(3) Consider the spiritual and physical needs of widows, orphans, the blind, the homebound, those in nursing homes, and other publishers with special circumstances.—Jas. 1:27.
October 20211:6.36.3(3) Consider the spiritual and physical needs of widows, orphans, the blind, the homebound, those in nursing homes, and other publishers with special circumstances.—Jas. 1:27.
April 20221:6.36.3(3) Consider the spiritual and physical needs of widows, orphans, the blind, the homebound, those in nursing homes, and other publishers with special circumstances.—Jas. 1:27.
October 20221:6.36.3(3) Consider the spiritual and physical needs of widows, orphans, the blind, the homebound, those in nursing homes, and other publishers with special circumstances.—Jas. 1:27.
April 20231:6.36.3(3) Consider the spiritual and physical needs of widows, orphans, the blind, the homebound, those in nursing homes or prisons, and other publishers with special circumstances.—Jas. 1:27; see 28:23.
October 20231:6.36.3(3) Consider the spiritual and physical needs of widows, orphans, the blind, the homebound, those living in remote locations, those in nursing homes or prisons, and other publishers with special circumstances.—Jas. 1:27; see 28:23.
April 20241:6.36.3(3) Consider the spiritual and physical needs of widows, orphans, the blind, the homebound, those living in remote locations, those in nursing homes or prisons, and other publishers with special circumstances.—Jas. 1:27; see 28:23.
April 20191:6.46.4(4) Consider what further training is needed to help brothers care properly for congregation assignments and to help those with potential, including newly baptized and younger brothers, to take on greater responsibility.—2 Tim. 2:2; see 25:4-6.
October 20191:6.46.4(4) Consider what further training is needed to help brothers care properly for congregation assignments and to help those with potential, including newly baptized and younger brothers, to take on greater responsibility.—2 Tim. 2:2; see 25:4-6.
April 20201:6.46.4(4) Consider what further training is needed to help brothers care properly for congregation assignments and to help those with potential, including newly baptized and younger brothers, to take on greater responsibility.—2 Tim. 2:2; see 25:4-6.
October 20201:6.46.4(4) Consider what further training is needed to help brothers care properly for congregation assignments and to help those with potential, including newly baptized and younger brothers, to take on greater responsibility.—2 Tim. 2:2; see 25:4-6.
April 20211:6.46.4(4) Consider what further training is needed to help brothers care properly for congregation assignments and to help those with potential, including newly baptized and younger brothers, to take on greater responsibility.—2 Tim. 2:2; see 25:4-6.
October 20211:6.46.4(4) Consider what further training is needed to help brothers care properly for congregation assignments and to help those with potential, including newly baptized and younger brothers, to take on greater responsibility.—2 Tim. 2:2; see 25:4-6.
April 20221:6.46.4(4) Consider what further training is needed to help brothers care properly for congregation assignments and to help those with potential, including newly baptized and younger brothers, to take on greater responsibility. (2 Tim. 2:2; w15 4/15 pp. 3-13) For example, a qualified ministerial servant might serve as a group servant, handle parts during the midweek meeting, give public talks, and accompany the elders on shepherding calls.—see 25:4-6.
October 20221:6.46.4(4) Consider what further training is needed to help brothers care properly for congregation assignments and to help those with potential, including newly baptized and younger brothers, to take on greater responsibility. (2 Tim. 2:2; w15 4/15 pp. 3-13) For example, a qualified ministerial servant might serve as a group servant, handle parts during the midweek meeting, give public talks, and accompany the elders on shepherding calls.—see 25:4-6.
April 20231:6.46.4(4) Consider what further training is needed to help brothers care properly for congregation assignments and to help those with potential, including newly baptized and younger brothers, to take on greater responsibility. (2 Tim. 2:2; w15 4/15 pp. 3-13) For example, a qualified ministerial servant might serve as a group servant, handle parts during the midweek meeting, give public talks, and accompany the elders on shepherding calls.—see 25:4-6.
October 20231:6.46.4(4) Consider what further training is needed to help brothers care properly for congregation assignments and to help those with potential, including newly baptized and younger brothers, to take on greater responsibility. (2 Tim. 2:2; w15 4/15 pp. 3-13) For example, a qualified ministerial servant might serve as a group servant, handle parts during the midweek meeting, give public talks, and accompany the elders on shepherding calls.—see 25:4-6.
April 20241:6.46.4(4) Consider what further training is needed to help brothers care properly for congregation assignments and to help those with potential, including newly baptized and younger brothers, to take on greater responsibility. (2 Tim. 2:2; w15 4/15 pp. 3-13) For example, a qualified ministerial servant might serve as a group servant, handle parts during the midweek meeting, give public talks, and accompany the elders on shepherding calls.—see 25:4-6.
April 20191:6.56.5(5) Review the congregation assignments of all exemplary, baptized brothers. For example, is there a need to balance out the workload of the appointed brothers or to adjust the assignments so as to provide newer brothers with the opportunity to gain additional experience?—Ex. 18:17, 18; Prov. 11:2b; see 1:2.8.
October 20191:6.56.5(5) Review the congregation assignments of all exemplary, baptized brothers. For example, is there a need to balance out the workload of the appointed brothers or to adjust the assignments so as to provide newer brothers with the opportunity to gain additional experience?—Ex. 18:17, 18; Prov. 11:2b; see 1:2.8.
April 20201:6.56.5(5) Review the congregation assignments of all exemplary, baptized brothers. For example, is there a need to balance out the workload of the appointed brothers or to adjust the assignments so as to provide newer brothers with the opportunity to gain additional experience?—Ex. 18:17, 18; Prov. 11:2b; see 1:2.8.
October 20201:6.56.5(5) Review the congregation assignments of all exemplary, baptized brothers. For example, is there a need to balance out the workload of the appointed brothers or to adjust the assignments so as to provide newer brothers with the opportunity to gain additional experience?—Ex. 18:17, 18; Prov. 11:2b; see 1:2.8.
April 20211:6.56.5(5) Review the congregation assignments of all exemplary, baptized brothers. For example, is there a need to balance out the workload of the appointed brothers or to adjust the assignments so as to provide newer brothers with the opportunity to gain additional experience?—Ex. 18:17, 18; Prov. 11:2b; see 1:2.8.
October 20211:6.56.5(5) Review the congregation assignments of all exemplary, baptized brothers. For example, is there a need to balance out the workload of the appointed brothers or to adjust the assignments so as to provide newer brothers with the opportunity to gain additional experience?—Ex. 18:17, 18; Prov. 11:2b; see 1:2.8.
April 20221:6.56.5(5) Review the congregation assignments of all exemplary, baptized brothers. For example, is there a need to balance out the workload of the appointed brothers or to adjust the assignments so as to provide newer brothers with the opportunity to gain additional experience?—Ex. 18:17, 18; Prov. 11:2b; see 1:2.8.
October 20221:6.56.5(5) Review the congregation assignments of all exemplary, baptized brothers. For example, is there a need to balance out the workload of the appointed brothers or to adjust the assignments so as to provide newer brothers with the opportunity to gain additional experience?—Ex. 18:17, 18; Prov. 11:2b; see 1:2.8.
April 20231:6.56.5(5) Review the congregation assignments of all exemplary, baptized brothers. For example, is there a need to balance out the workload of the appointed brothers or to adjust the assignments so as to provide newer brothers with the opportunity to gain additional experience?—Ex. 18:17, 18; Prov. 11:2b; see 1:2.8.
October 20231:6.56.5(5) Review the congregation assignments of all exemplary, baptized brothers. For example, is there a need to balance out the workload of the appointed brothers or to adjust the assignments so as to provide newer brothers with the opportunity to gain additional experience?—Ex. 18:17, 18; Prov. 11:2b; see 1:2.8; 2:4.
April 20241:6.56.5(5) Review the congregation assignments of all exemplary, baptized brothers. For example, is there a need to balance out the workload of the appointed brothers or to adjust the assignments so as to provide newer brothers with the opportunity to gain additional experience?—Ex. 18:17, 18; Prov. 11:2b; see 1:2.8; 2:4.
April 20191:6.66.6(6) Review published information on disaster preparedness.—See 26:1-6.
October 20191:6.66.6(6) Review published information on disaster preparedness.—See 26:1-6.
April 20201:6.66.6(6) Review published information on disaster preparedness.—See 26:1-6.
October 20201:6.66.6(6) Review published information on disaster preparedness.—See 26:1-6.
April 20211:6.66.6(6) Review published information on disaster preparedness.—See 26:1-6.
October 20211:6.66.6(6) Review published information on disaster preparedness.—See 26:1-6.
April 20221:6.66.6(6) Review published information on disaster preparedness.—See 26:1-6.
October 20221:6.66.6(6) Review published information on disaster preparedness.—See 26:1-6.
April 20231:6.66.6(6) Review published information on disaster preparedness.—See 26:1-6.
October 20231:6.66.6(6) Review published information on disaster preparedness.—See 26:1-6.
April 20241:6.66.6(6) Review published information on disaster preparedness.—See 26:1-6.
April 20191:777. Compiling and Distributing the Agenda: For the meeting that is held about three months after the visit of the circuit overseer, the coordinator of the body of elders should ask the other elders to submit matters that they would like to discuss. The elders should be invited to suggest the names of brothers they would like to consider for recommendation as elders or ministerial servants. (See Chapter 8.) The coordinator of the body of elders should give a copy of the agenda to each elder a few days before the meeting to allow time for research and prayerful consideration. (Prov. 21:5) For the meeting that is held during the visit of the circuit overseer, the circuit overseer compiles the agenda after checking whether the elders have additional points they wish to discuss. If time permits, the circuit overseer may agree to include one or two significant items on the agenda. Otherwise, he will direct the elders to consider those matters at another time.
October 20191:777. Compiling and Distributing the Agenda: For the meeting that is held about three months after the visit of the circuit overseer, the coordinator of the body of elders should ask the other elders to submit matters that they would like to discuss. The elders should be invited to suggest the names of brothers they would like to consider for recommendation as elders or ministerial servants. (See Chapter 8.) The coordinator of the body of elders should give a copy of the agenda to each elder a few days before the meeting to allow time for research and prayerful consideration. (Prov. 21:5) For the meeting that is held during the visit of the circuit overseer, the circuit overseer compiles the agenda after checking whether the elders have additional points they wish to discuss. If time permits, the circuit overseer may agree to include one or two significant items on the agenda. Otherwise, he will direct the elders to consider those matters at another time.
April 20201:777. Compiling and Distributing the Agenda: For the meeting that is held about three months after the visit of the circuit overseer, the coordinator of the body of elders should ask the other elders to submit matters that they would like to discuss. The elders should be invited to suggest the names of brothers they would like to consider for recommendation as elders or ministerial servants. (See Chapter 8.) The coordinator of the body of elders should give a copy of the agenda to each elder a few days before the meeting to allow time for research and prayerful consideration. (Prov. 21:5) For the meeting that is held during the visit of the circuit overseer, the circuit overseer compiles the agenda after checking whether the elders have additional points they wish to discuss. If time permits, the circuit overseer may agree to include one or two significant items on the agenda. Otherwise, he will direct the elders to consider those matters at another time.
October 20201:777. Compiling and Distributing the Agenda: For the meeting that is held about three months after the visit of the circuit overseer, the coordinator of the body of elders should ask the other elders to submit matters that they would like to discuss. The elders should be invited to suggest the names of brothers they would like to consider for recommendation as elders or ministerial servants. (See Chapter 8.) The coordinator of the body of elders should give a copy of the agenda to each elder a few days before the meeting to allow time for research and prayerful consideration. (Prov. 21:5) For the meeting that is held during the visit of the circuit overseer, the circuit overseer compiles the agenda after checking whether the elders have additional points they wish to discuss. If time permits, the circuit overseer may agree to include one or two significant items on the agenda. Otherwise, he will direct the elders to consider those matters at another time.
April 20211:777. Compiling and Distributing the Agenda: For the meeting that is held about three months after the visit of the circuit overseer, the coordinator of the body of elders should ask the other elders to submit matters that they would like to discuss. The elders should be invited to suggest the names of brothers they would like to consider for recommendation as elders or ministerial servants. (See Chapter 8.) The coordinator of the body of elders should give a copy of the agenda to each elder a few days before the meeting to allow time for research and prayerful consideration. (Prov. 21:5) For the meeting that is held during the visit of the circuit overseer, the circuit overseer compiles the agenda after checking whether the elders have additional points they wish to discuss. If time permits, the circuit overseer may agree to include one or two significant items on the agenda. Otherwise, he will direct the elders to consider those matters at another time.
October 20211:777. Compiling and Distributing the Agenda: For the meeting that is held about three months after the visit of the circuit overseer, the coordinator of the body of elders should ask the other elders to submit matters that they would like to discuss. The elders should be invited to suggest the names of brothers they would like to consider for recommendation as elders or ministerial servants. (See Chapter 8.) The coordinator of the body of elders should give a copy of the agenda to each elder a few days before the meeting to allow time for research and prayerful consideration. (Prov. 21:5) For the meeting that is held during the visit of the circuit overseer, the circuit overseer compiles the agenda after checking whether the elders have additional points they wish to discuss. If time permits, the circuit overseer may agree to include one or two significant items on the agenda. Otherwise, he will direct the elders to consider those matters at another time.
April 20221:777. Compiling and Distributing the Agenda: For the meeting that is held about three months after the visit of the circuit overseer, the coordinator of the body of elders should ask the other elders to submit matters that they would like to discuss. The elders should be invited to suggest the names of brothers they would like to consider for recommendation as elders or ministerial servants. (See Chapter 8.) The coordinator of the body of elders should give a copy of the agenda to each elder a few days before the meeting to allow time for research and prayerful consideration. (Prov. 21:5) For the meeting that is held during the visit of the circuit overseer, the circuit overseer compiles the agenda after checking whether the elders have additional points they wish to discuss. If time permits, the circuit overseer may agree to include one or two significant items on the agenda. Otherwise, he will direct the elders to consider those matters at another time.
October 20221:777. Compiling and Distributing the Agenda: For the meeting that is held about three months after the visit of the circuit overseer, the coordinator of the body of elders should ask the other elders to submit matters that they would like to discuss. The elders should be invited to suggest the names of brothers they would like to consider for recommendation as elders or ministerial servants. (See Chapter 8.) The coordinator of the body of elders should give a copy of the agenda to each elder a few days before the meeting to allow time for research and prayerful consideration. (Prov. 21:5) For the meeting that is held during the visit of the circuit overseer, the circuit overseer compiles the agenda after checking whether the elders have additional points they wish to discuss. If time permits, the circuit overseer may agree to include one or two significant items on the agenda. Otherwise, he will direct the elders to consider those matters at another time.
April 20231:777. Compiling and Distributing the Agenda: For the meeting that is held about three months after the visit of the circuit overseer, the coordinator of the body of elders should ask the other elders to submit matters that they would like to discuss. The elders should be invited to suggest the names of brothers they would like to consider for recommendation as elders or ministerial servants. (See Chapter 8.) The coordinator of the body of elders should give a copy of the agenda to each elder a few days before the meeting to allow time for research and prayerful consideration. (Prov. 21:5) For the meeting that is held during the visit of the circuit overseer, the circuit overseer compiles the agenda after checking whether the elders have additional points they wish to discuss. If time permits, the circuit overseer may agree to include one or two significant items on the agenda. Otherwise, he will direct the elders to consider those matters at another time.
October 20231:777. Compiling and Distributing the Agenda: For the meeting that is held about three months after the visit of the circuit overseer, the coordinator of the body of elders should ask the other elders to submit matters that they would like to discuss. The elders should be invited to suggest the names of brothers they would like to consider for recommendation as elders or ministerial servants. (See Chapter 8.) The coordinator of the body of elders should give a copy of the agenda to each elder a few days before the meeting to allow time for research and prayerful consideration. (Prov. 21:5) For the meeting that is held during the visit of the circuit overseer, the circuit overseer compiles the agenda after checking whether the elders have additional points they wish to discuss. If time permits, the circuit overseer may agree to include one or two significant items on the agenda. Otherwise, he will direct the elders to consider those matters at another time.
April 20241:777. Compiling and Distributing the Agenda: For the meeting that is held about three months after the visit of the circuit overseer, the coordinator of the body of elders should ask the other elders to submit matters that they would like to discuss. The elders should be invited to suggest the names of brothers they would like to consider for recommendation as elders or ministerial servants. (See Chapter 8.) The coordinator of the body of elders should give a copy of the agenda to each elder a few days before the meeting to allow time for research and prayerful consideration. (Prov. 21:5) For the meeting that is held during the visit of the circuit overseer, the circuit overseer compiles the agenda after checking whether the elders have additional points they wish to discuss. If time permits, the circuit overseer may agree to include one or two significant items on the agenda. Otherwise, he will direct the elders to consider those matters at another time.
April 20191:888. During the Meeting: The coordinator of the body of elders should set the pace of the discussion by sticking to the agenda as much as possible and by keeping the main points to the fore. The secretary or another designated elder should take notes of the decisions, including the names of elders who will follow through and the suggested date for completion. In some cases the coordinator of the body of elders may ask the elder recommending an item for the agenda to take the lead in presenting it for discussion.
October 20191:888. During the Meeting: The coordinator of the body of elders should set the pace of the discussion by sticking to the agenda as much as possible and by keeping the main points to the fore. The secretary or another designated elder should take notes of the decisions, including the names of elders who will follow through and the suggested date for completion. In some cases the coordinator of the body of elders may ask the elder recommending an item for the agenda to take the lead in presenting it for discussion.
April 20201:888. During the Meeting: The coordinator of the body of elders should set the pace of the discussion by sticking to the agenda as much as possible and by keeping the main points to the fore. The secretary or another designated elder should take notes of the decisions, including the names of elders who will follow through and the suggested date for completion. In some cases the coordinator of the body of elders may ask the elder recommending an item for the agenda to take the lead in presenting it for discussion.
October 20201:888. During the Meeting: The coordinator of the body of elders should set the pace of the discussion by sticking to the agenda as much as possible and by keeping the main points to the fore. The secretary or another designated elder should take notes of the decisions, including the names of elders who will follow through and the suggested date for completion. In some cases the coordinator of the body of elders may ask the elder recommending an item for the agenda to take the lead in presenting it for discussion.
April 20211:888. During the Meeting: The coordinator of the body of elders should set the pace of the discussion by sticking to the agenda as much as possible and by keeping the main points to the fore. The secretary or another designated elder should take notes of the decisions, including the names of elders who will follow through and the suggested date for completion. In some cases the coordinator of the body of elders may ask the elder recommending an item for the agenda to take the lead in presenting it for discussion.
October 20211:888. During the Meeting: The coordinator of the body of elders should set the pace of the discussion by sticking to the agenda as much as possible and by keeping the main points to the fore. The secretary or another designated elder should take notes of the decisions, including the names of elders who will follow through and the suggested date for completion. In some cases the coordinator of the body of elders may ask the elder recommending an item for the agenda to take the lead in presenting it for discussion.
April 20221:888. During the Meeting: The coordinator of the body of elders should set the pace of the discussion by sticking to the agenda as much as possible and by keeping the main points to the fore. The secretary or another designated elder should take notes of the decisions, including the names of elders who will follow through and the suggested date for completion. In some cases the coordinator of the body of elders may ask the elder recommending an item for the agenda to take the lead in presenting it for discussion.
October 20221:888. During the Meeting: The coordinator of the body of elders should set the pace of the discussion by sticking to the agenda as much as possible and by keeping the main points to the fore. The secretary or another designated elder should take notes of the decisions, including the names of elders who will follow through and the suggested date for completion. In some cases the coordinator of the body of elders may ask the elder recommending an item for the agenda to take the lead in presenting it for discussion.
April 20231:888. During the Meeting: The coordinator of the body of elders should set the pace of the discussion by sticking to the agenda as much as possible and by keeping the main points to the fore. The secretary or another designated elder should take notes of the decisions, including the names of elders who will follow through and the suggested date for completion. In some cases the coordinator of the body of elders may ask the elder recommending an item for the agenda to take the lead in presenting it for discussion.
October 20231:888. During the Meeting: The coordinator of the body of elders should set the pace of the discussion by sticking to the agenda as much as possible and by keeping the main points to the fore. The secretary or another designated elder should take notes of the decisions, including the names of elders who will follow through and the suggested date for completion. In some cases the coordinator of the body of elders may ask the elder recommending an item for the agenda to take the lead in presenting it for discussion.
April 20241:888. During the Meeting: The coordinator of the body of elders should set the pace of the discussion by sticking to the agenda as much as possible and by keeping the main points to the fore. The secretary or another designated elder should take notes of the decisions, including the names of elders who will follow through and the suggested date for completion. In some cases the coordinator of the body of elders may ask the elder recommending an item for the agenda to take the lead in presenting it for discussion.
April 20191:999. Each elder should freely express himself if he believes he has something meaningful to add. (Prov. 10:19) He should keep his comments succinct and relevant. The coordinator of the body of elders should avoid dominating the discussion, being careful as to when and how he expresses himself. There should be no anger or debates during elders’ meetings.—1 Tim. 2:8.
October 20191:999. Each elder should freely express himself if he believes he has something meaningful to add. (Prov. 10:19) He should keep his comments succinct and relevant. The coordinator of the body of elders should avoid dominating the discussion, being careful as to when and how he expresses himself. There should be no anger or debates during elders’ meetings.—1 Tim. 2:8.
April 20201:999. Each elder should freely express himself if he believes he has something meaningful to add. (Prov. 10:19) He should keep his comments succinct and relevant. The coordinator of the body of elders should avoid dominating the discussion, being careful as to when and how he expresses himself. There should be no anger or debates during elders’ meetings.—1 Tim. 2:8.
October 20201:999. Each elder should freely express himself if he believes he has something meaningful to add. (Prov. 10:19) He should keep his comments succinct and relevant. The coordinator of the body of elders should avoid dominating the discussion, being careful as to when and how he expresses himself. There should be no anger or debates during elders’ meetings.—1 Tim. 2:8.
April 20211:999. Each elder should freely express himself if he believes he has something meaningful to add. (Prov. 10:19) He should keep his comments succinct and relevant. The coordinator of the body of elders should avoid dominating the discussion, being careful as to when and how he expresses himself. There should be no anger or debates during elders’ meetings.—1 Tim. 2:8.
October 20211:999. Each elder should freely express himself if he believes he has something meaningful to add. (Prov. 10:19) He should keep his comments succinct and relevant. The coordinator of the body of elders should avoid dominating the discussion, being careful as to when and how he expresses himself. There should be no anger or debates during elders’ meetings.—1 Tim. 2:8.
April 20221:999. Each elder should freely express himself if he believes he has something meaningful to add. (Prov. 10:19) He should keep his comments succinct and relevant. The coordinator of the body of elders should avoid dominating the discussion, being careful as to when and how he expresses himself. There should be no anger or debates during elders’ meetings.—1 Tim. 2:8.
October 20221:999. Each elder should freely express himself if he believes he has something meaningful to add. (Prov. 10:19) He should keep his comments succinct and relevant. The coordinator of the body of elders should avoid dominating the discussion, being careful as to when and how he expresses himself. There should be no anger or debates during elders’ meetings.—1 Tim. 2:8.
April 20231:999. Each elder should freely express himself if he believes he has something meaningful to add. (Prov. 10:19) He should keep his comments succinct and relevant. The coordinator of the body of elders should avoid dominating the discussion, being careful as to when and how he expresses himself. There should be no anger or debates during elders’ meetings.—1 Tim. 2:8.
October 20231:999. Each elder should freely express himself if he believes he has something meaningful to add. (Prov. 10:19) He should keep his comments succinct and relevant. The coordinator of the body of elders should avoid dominating the discussion, being careful as to when and how he expresses himself. There should be no anger or debates during elders’ meetings.—1 Tim. 2:8.
April 20241:999. Each elder should freely express himself if he believes he has something meaningful to add. (Prov. 10:19) He should keep his comments succinct and relevant. The coordinator of the body of elders should avoid dominating the discussion, being careful as to when and how he expresses himself. There should be no anger or debates during elders’ meetings.—1 Tim. 2:8.
April 20191:101010. It should be possible for bodies of elders to be unanimous in most of their decisions. (Acts 15:25) The body of elders should always base their decisions on Bible principles and written direction from “the faithful and discreet slave.” (Matt. 24:45) In cases that do not involve specific Bible laws or where there is no direction from the faithful slave, the body of elders must exercise their collective judgment and conscience. If a matter requires assistance from the branch office, it is usually best to write. If the matter is urgent, two elders together should call to explain the situation and to make a note of the direction given.—See 14:6-30; 29:1.
October 20191:101010. It should be possible for bodies of elders to be unanimous in most of their decisions. (Acts 15:25) The body of elders should always base their decisions on Bible principles and written direction from “the faithful and discreet slave.” (Matt. 24:45) In cases that do not involve specific Bible laws or where there is no direction from the faithful slave, the body of elders must exercise their collective judgment and conscience. If a matter requires assistance from the branch office, it is usually best to write. If the matter is urgent, two elders together should call to explain the situation and to make a note of the direction given.—See 14:6-30; 29:1.
April 20201:101010. It should be possible for bodies of elders to be unanimous in most of their decisions. (Acts 15:25) The body of elders should always base their decisions on Bible principles and written direction from “the faithful and discreet slave.” (Matt. 24:45) In cases that do not involve specific Bible laws or where there is no direction from the faithful slave, the body of elders must exercise their collective judgment and conscience. If a matter requires assistance from the branch office, it is usually best to write. If the matter is urgent, two elders together should call to explain the situation and to make a note of the direction given.—See 14:6-30; 29:1.
October 20201:101010. It should be possible for bodies of elders to be unanimous in most of their decisions. (Acts 15:25) The body of elders should always base their decisions on Bible principles and written direction from “the faithful and discreet slave.” (Matt. 24:45) In cases that do not involve specific Bible laws or where there is no direction from the faithful slave, the body of elders must exercise their collective judgment and conscience. If a matter requires assistance from the branch office, it is usually best to write. If the matter is urgent, two elders together should call to explain the situation and to make a note of the direction given.—See 14:6-30; 29:1.
April 20211:101010. It should be possible for bodies of elders to be unanimous in most of their decisions. (Acts 15:25) The body of elders should always base their decisions on Bible principles and written direction from “the faithful and discreet slave.” (Matt. 24:45) In cases that do not involve specific Bible laws or where there is no direction from the faithful slave, the body of elders must exercise their collective judgment and conscience. If a matter requires assistance from the branch office, it is usually best to write. If the matter is urgent, two elders together should call to explain the situation and to make a note of the direction given.—See 14:6-30; 29:1.
October 20211:101010. It should be possible for bodies of elders to be unanimous in most of their decisions. (Acts 15:25) The body of elders should always base their decisions on Bible principles and written direction from “the faithful and discreet slave.” (Matt. 24:45) In cases that do not involve specific Bible laws or where there is no direction from the faithful slave, the body of elders must exercise their collective judgment and conscience. If a matter requires assistance from the branch office, it is usually best to write. If the matter is urgent, two elders together should call to explain the situation and to make a note of the direction given.—See 14:6-30; 29:1.
April 20221:101010. It should be possible for bodies of elders to be unanimous in most of their decisions. (Acts 15:25) The body of elders should always base their decisions on Bible principles and written direction from “the faithful and discreet slave.” (Matt. 24:45) In cases that do not involve specific Bible laws or where there is no direction from the faithful slave, the body of elders must exercise their collective judgment and conscience. If a matter requires assistance from the branch office, it is usually best to write. If the matter is urgent, two elders together should call to explain the situation and to make a note of the direction given.—See 14:6-30; 29:1.
October 20221:101010. It should be possible for bodies of elders to be unanimous in most of their decisions. (Acts 15:25) The body of elders should always base their decisions on Bible principles and written direction from “the faithful and discreet slave.” (Matt. 24:45) In cases that do not involve specific Bible laws or where there is no direction from the faithful slave, the body of elders must exercise their collective judgment and conscience. If a matter requires assistance from the branch office, it is usually best to write. If the matter is urgent, two elders together should call to explain the situation and to make a note of the direction given.—See 14:6-30; 29:1.
April 20231:101010. It should be possible for bodies of elders to be unanimous in most of their decisions. (Acts 15:25) The body of elders should always base their decisions on Bible principles and written direction from “the faithful and discreet slave.” (Matt. 24:45) In cases that do not involve specific Bible laws or where there is no direction from the faithful slave, the body of elders must exercise their collective judgment and conscience. If a matter requires assistance from the branch office, it is usually best to write. If the matter is urgent, two elders together should call to explain the situation and to make a note of the direction given.—See 14:6-30; 29:1.
October 20231:101010. It should be possible for bodies of elders to be unanimous in most of their decisions. (Acts 15:25) The body of elders should always base their decisions on Bible principles and written direction from “the faithful and discreet slave.” (Matt. 24:45) In cases that do not involve specific Bible laws or where there is no direction from the faithful slave, the body of elders must exercise their collective judgment and conscience. If a matter requires assistance from the branch office, it is usually best to write. If the matter is urgent, two elders together should call to explain the situation and to make a note of the direction given.—See 14:6-30; 29:1.
April 20241:101010. It should be possible for bodies of elders to be unanimous in most of their decisions. (Acts 15:25) The body of elders should always base their decisions on Bible principles and written direction from “the faithful and discreet slave.” (Matt. 24:45) In cases that do not involve specific Bible laws or where there is no direction from the faithful slave, the body of elders must exercise their collective judgment and conscience. If a matter requires assistance from the branch office, it is usually best to write. If the matter is urgent, two elders together should call to explain the situation and to make a note of the direction given.—See 14:6-30; 29:1.
April 20191:111111. No one should insist on his personal viewpoint. If a decision is not unanimous, the minority should give willing support to the final decision. If in the opinion of the minority a Bible-based decision still has not been reached, the minority should continue to cooperate with the rest of the body and should bring the matter to the attention of the circuit overseer during his regular visit.
October 20191:111111. No one should insist on his personal viewpoint. If a decision is not unanimous, the minority should give willing support to the final decision. If in the opinion of the minority a Bible-based decision still has not been reached, the minority should continue to cooperate with the rest of the body and should bring the matter to the attention of the circuit overseer during his regular visit.
April 20201:111111. No one should insist on his personal viewpoint. If a decision is not unanimous, the minority should give willing support to the final decision. If in the opinion of the minority a Bible-based decision still has not been reached, the minority should continue to cooperate with the rest of the body and should bring the matter to the attention of the circuit overseer during his regular visit.
October 20201:111111. No one should insist on his personal viewpoint. If a decision is not unanimous, the minority should give willing support to the final decision. If in the opinion of the minority a Bible-based decision still has not been reached, the minority should continue to cooperate with the rest of the body and should bring the matter to the attention of the circuit overseer during his regular visit.
April 20211:111111. No one should insist on his personal viewpoint. If a decision is not unanimous, the minority should give willing support to the final decision. If in the opinion of the minority a Bible-based decision still has not been reached, the minority should continue to cooperate with the rest of the body and should bring the matter to the attention of the circuit overseer during his regular visit.
October 20211:111111. No one should insist on his personal viewpoint. If a decision is not unanimous, the minority should give willing support to the final decision. If in the opinion of the minority a Bible-based decision still has not been reached, the minority should continue to cooperate with the rest of the body and should bring the matter to the attention of the circuit overseer during his regular visit.
April 20221:111111. No one should insist on his personal viewpoint. If a decision is not unanimous, the minority should give willing support to the final decision. If in the opinion of the minority a Bible-based decision still has not been reached, the minority should continue to cooperate with the rest of the body and should bring the matter to the attention of the circuit overseer during his regular visit.
October 20221:111111. No one should insist on his personal viewpoint. If a decision is not unanimous, the minority should give willing support to the final decision. If in the opinion of the minority a Bible-based decision still has not been reached, the minority should continue to cooperate with the rest of the body and should bring the matter to the attention of the circuit overseer during his regular visit.
April 20231:111111. No one should insist on his personal viewpoint. If a decision is not unanimous, the minority should give willing support to the final decision. If in the opinion of the minority a Bible-based decision still has not been reached, the minority should continue to cooperate with the rest of the body and should bring the matter to the attention of the circuit overseer during his regular visit.
October 20231:111111. No one should insist on his personal viewpoint. If a decision is not unanimous, the minority should give willing support to the final decision. If in the opinion of the minority a Bible-based decision still has not been reached, the minority should continue to cooperate with the rest of the body and should bring the matter to the attention of the circuit overseer during his regular visit.
April 20241:111111. No one should insist on his personal viewpoint. If a decision is not unanimous, the minority should give willing support to the final decision. If in the opinion of the minority a Bible-based decision still has not been reached, the minority should continue to cooperate with the rest of the body and should bring the matter to the attention of the circuit overseer during his regular visit.
April 20191:1212PURSUE PEACE
12. If the imperfections of those serving on the body are allowed to cause strained relations, the flow of Jehovah’s spirit can be restricted and the congregation may be adversely affected. Work hard to pursue peace with your fellow elders. (Rom. 14:19) Cultivate and maintain friendships with one another. At the same time, you should not hold back from giving fellow elders loving counsel when needed.—Ps. 141:5.
October 20191:1212PURSUE PEACE
12. If the imperfections of those serving on the body are allowed to cause strained relations, the flow of Jehovah’s spirit can be restricted and the congregation may be adversely affected. Work hard to pursue peace with your fellow elders. (Rom. 14:19) Cultivate and maintain friendships with one another. At the same time, you should not hold back from giving fellow elders loving counsel when needed.—Ps. 141:5.
April 20201:1212PURSUE PEACE
12. If the imperfections of those serving on the body are allowed to cause strained relations, the flow of Jehovah’s spirit can be restricted and the congregation may be adversely affected. Work hard to pursue peace with your fellow elders. (Rom. 14:19) Cultivate and maintain friendships with one another. At the same time, you should not hold back from giving fellow elders loving counsel when needed.—Ps. 141:5.
October 20201:1212PURSUE PEACE
12. If the imperfections of those serving on the body are allowed to cause strained relations, the flow of Jehovah’s spirit can be restricted and the congregation may be adversely affected. Work hard to pursue peace with your fellow elders. (Rom. 14:19) Cultivate and maintain friendships with one another. At the same time, you should not hold back from giving fellow elders loving counsel when needed.—Ps. 141:5.
April 20211:1212PURSUE PEACE
12. If the imperfections of those serving on the body are allowed to cause strained relations, the flow of Jehovah’s spirit can be restricted and the congregation may be adversely affected. Work hard to pursue peace with your fellow elders. (Rom. 14:19) Cultivate and maintain friendships with one another. At the same time, you should not hold back from giving fellow elders loving counsel when needed.—Ps. 141:5.
October 20211:1212PURSUE PEACE
12. If the imperfections of those serving on the body are allowed to cause strained relations, the flow of Jehovah’s spirit can be restricted and the congregation may be adversely affected. Work hard to pursue peace with your fellow elders. (Rom. 14:19) Cultivate and maintain friendships with one another. At the same time, you should not hold back from giving fellow elders loving counsel when needed.—Ps. 141:5.
April 20221:1212PURSUE PEACE
12. If the imperfections of those serving on the body are allowed to cause strained relations, the flow of Jehovah’s spirit can be restricted and the congregation may be adversely affected. Work hard to pursue peace with your fellow elders. (Rom. 14:19) Cultivate and maintain friendships with one another. At the same time, you should not hold back from giving fellow elders loving counsel when needed.—Ps. 141:5.
October 20221:1212PURSUE PEACE
12. If the imperfections of those serving on the body are allowed to cause strained relations, the flow of Jehovah’s spirit can be restricted and the congregation may be adversely affected. Work hard to pursue peace with your fellow elders. (Rom. 14:19) Cultivate and maintain friendships with one another. At the same time, you should not hold back from giving fellow elders loving counsel when needed.—Ps. 141:5.
April 20231:1212PURSUE PEACE
12. If the imperfections of those serving on the body are allowed to cause strained relations, the flow of Jehovah’s spirit can be restricted and the congregation may be adversely affected. Work hard to pursue peace with your fellow elders. (Rom. 14:19) Cultivate and maintain friendships with one another. At the same time, you should not hold back from giving fellow elders loving counsel when needed.—Ps. 141:5.
October 20231:1212PURSUE PEACE
12. If the imperfections of those serving on the body are allowed to cause strained relations, the flow of Jehovah’s spirit can be restricted and the congregation may be adversely affected. Work hard to pursue peace with your fellow elders. (Rom. 14:19) Cultivate and maintain friendships with one another. At the same time, you should not hold back from giving fellow elders loving counsel when needed.—Ps. 141:5.
April 20241:1212PURSUE PEACE
12. If the imperfections of those serving on the body are allowed to cause strained relations, the flow of Jehovah’s spirit can be restricted and the congregation may be adversely affected. Work hard to pursue peace with your fellow elders. (Rom. 14:19) Cultivate and maintain friendships with one another. At the same time, you should not hold back from giving fellow elders loving counsel when needed.—Ps. 141:5.
April 20191:131313. Take the lead in showing honor to your fellow elders. (Rom. 12:10) One way you can do this is by keeping communication open and free, especially if there are differences in background. Younger elders should be respectful of older, more experienced elders on the body and demonstrate patience. (Lev. 19:32) Older elders should not take offense when younger elders give suggestions or respectfully offer counsel. (Eccl. 7:9) Humility will enable you to accept counsel. (Prov. 12:15) Even if you feel the counsel was not entirely justified, try to learn from it. Remember that the peace and well-being of the congregation is more important than personal interests.—1 Cor. 10:23, 24.
October 20191:131313. Take the lead in showing honor to your fellow elders. (Rom. 12:10) One way you can do this is by keeping communication open and free, especially if there are differences in background. Younger elders should be respectful of older, more experienced elders on the body and demonstrate patience. (Lev. 19:32) Older elders should not take offense when younger elders give suggestions or respectfully offer counsel. (Eccl. 7:9) Humility will enable you to accept counsel. (Prov. 12:15) Even if you feel the counsel was not entirely justified, try to learn from it. Remember that the peace and well-being of the congregation is more important than personal interests.—1 Cor. 10:23, 24.
April 20201:131313. Take the lead in showing honor to your fellow elders. (Rom. 12:10) One way you can do this is by keeping communication open and free, especially if there are differences in background. Younger elders should be respectful of older, more experienced elders on the body and demonstrate patience. (Lev. 19:32) Older elders should not take offense when younger elders give suggestions or respectfully offer counsel. (Eccl. 7:9) Humility will enable you to accept counsel. (Prov. 12:15) Even if you feel the counsel was not entirely justified, try to learn from it. Remember that the peace and well-being of the congregation is more important than personal interests.—1 Cor. 10:23, 24.
October 20201:131313. Take the lead in showing honor to your fellow elders. (Rom. 12:10) One way you can do this is by keeping communication open and free, especially if there are differences in background. Younger elders should be respectful of older, more experienced elders on the body and demonstrate patience. (Lev. 19:32) Older elders should not take offense when younger elders give suggestions or respectfully offer counsel. (Eccl. 7:9) Humility will enable you to accept counsel. (Prov. 12:15) Even if you feel the counsel was not entirely justified, try to learn from it. Remember that the peace and well-being of the congregation is more important than personal interests.—1 Cor. 10:23, 24.
April 20211:131313. Take the lead in showing honor to your fellow elders. (Rom. 12:10) One way you can do this is by keeping communication open and free, especially if there are differences in background. Younger elders should be respectful of older, more experienced elders on the body and demonstrate patience. (Lev. 19:32) Older elders should not take offense when younger elders give suggestions or respectfully offer counsel. (Eccl. 7:9) Humility will enable you to accept counsel. (Prov. 12:15) Even if you feel the counsel was not entirely justified, try to learn from it. Remember that the peace and well-being of the congregation is more important than personal interests.—1 Cor. 10:23, 24.
October 20211:131313. Take the lead in showing honor to your fellow elders. (Rom. 12:10) One way you can do this is by keeping communication open and free, especially if there are differences in background. Younger elders should be respectful of older, more experienced elders on the body and demonstrate patience. (Lev. 19:32) Older elders should not take offense when younger elders give suggestions or respectfully offer counsel. (Eccl. 7:9) Humility will enable you to accept counsel. (Prov. 12:15) Even if you feel the counsel was not entirely justified, try to learn from it. Remember that the peace and well-being of the congregation is more important than personal interests.—1 Cor. 10:23, 24.
April 20221:131313. Take the lead in showing honor to your fellow elders. (Rom. 12:10) One way you can do this is by keeping communication open and free, especially if there are differences in background. Younger elders should be respectful of older, more experienced elders on the body and demonstrate patience. (Lev. 19:32) Older elders should not take offense when younger elders give suggestions or respectfully offer counsel. (Eccl. 7:9) Humility will enable you to accept counsel. (Prov. 12:15) Even if you feel the counsel was not entirely justified, try to learn from it. Remember that the peace and well-being of the congregation is more important than personal interests.—1 Cor. 10:23, 24.
October 20221:131313. Take the lead in showing honor to your fellow elders. (Rom. 12:10) One way you can do this is by keeping communication open and free, especially if there are differences in background. Younger elders should be respectful of older, more experienced elders on the body and demonstrate patience. (Lev. 19:32) Older elders should not take offense when younger elders give suggestions or respectfully offer counsel. (Eccl. 7:9) Humility will enable you to accept counsel. (Prov. 12:15) Even if you feel the counsel was not entirely justified, try to learn from it. Remember that the peace and well-being of the congregation is more important than personal interests.—1 Cor. 10:23, 24.
April 20231:131313. Take the lead in showing honor to your fellow elders. (Rom. 12:10) One way you can do this is by keeping communication open and free, especially if there are differences in background. Younger elders should be respectful of older, more experienced elders on the body and demonstrate patience. (Lev. 19:32) Older elders should not take offense when younger elders give suggestions or respectfully offer counsel. (Eccl. 7:9) Humility will enable you to accept counsel. (Prov. 12:15) Even if you feel the counsel was not entirely justified, try to learn from it. Remember that the peace and well-being of the congregation is more important than personal interests.—1 Cor. 10:23, 24.
October 20231:131313. Take the lead in showing honor to your fellow elders. (Rom. 12:10) One way you can do this is by keeping communication open and free, especially if there are differences in background. Younger elders should be respectful of older, more experienced elders on the body and demonstrate patience. (Lev. 19:32) Older elders should not take offense when younger elders give suggestions or respectfully offer counsel. (Eccl. 7:9) Humility will enable you to accept counsel. (Prov. 12:15) Even if you feel the counsel was not entirely justified, try to learn from it. Remember that the peace and well-being of the congregation is more important than personal interests.—1 Cor. 10:23, 24.
April 20241:131313. Take the lead in showing honor to your fellow elders. (Rom. 12:10) One way you can do this is by keeping communication open and free, especially if there are differences in background. Younger elders should be respectful of older, more experienced elders on the body and demonstrate patience. (Lev. 19:32) Older elders should not take offense when younger elders give suggestions or respectfully offer counsel. (Eccl. 7:9) Humility will enable you to accept counsel. (Prov. 12:15) Even if you feel the counsel was not entirely justified, try to learn from it. Remember that the peace and well-being of the congregation is more important than personal interests.—1 Cor. 10:23, 24.
October 20211:1414MAINTAIN CONFIDENTIALITY
14. Elders should be very careful not to divulge confidential matters. If an elder reveals the “confidential talk” of those in the congregation, he would lose their trust and ruin his reputation. (Prov. 11:13) This can happen inadvertently if he discusses confidential matters—either in person or on the telephone—within earshot of others. Out of love for his wife, an elder will not burden her with information that she does not need to know.
This paragraph is not found in editions prior to October 2021 edition.
April 20221:1414MAINTAIN CONFIDENTIALITY
14. Elders should be very careful not to divulge confidential matters. If an elder reveals the “confidential talk” of those in the congregation, he would lose their trust and ruin his reputation. (Prov. 11:13) This can happen inadvertently if he discusses confidential matters—either in person or on the telephone—within earshot of others. Out of love for his wife, an elder will not burden her with information that she does not need to know.
This paragraph is not found in editions prior to October 2021 edition.
October 20221:1414MAINTAIN CONFIDENTIALITY
14. Elders should be very careful not to divulge confidential matters. If an elder reveals the “confidential talk” of those in the congregation, he would lose their trust and ruin his reputation. (Prov. 11:13) This can happen inadvertently if he discusses confidential matters—either in person or on the telephone—within earshot of others. Out of love for his wife, an elder will not burden her with information that she does not need to know.
This paragraph is not found in editions prior to October 2021 edition.
April 20231:1414MAINTAIN CONFIDENTIALITY
14. Elders should be very careful not to divulge confidential matters. If an elder reveals the “confidential talk” of those in the congregation, he would lose their trust and ruin his reputation. (Prov. 11:13) This can happen inadvertently if he discusses confidential matters—either in person or on the telephone—within earshot of others. Out of love for his wife, an elder will not burden her with information that she does not need to know.
This paragraph is not found in editions prior to October 2021 edition.
October 20231:1414MAINTAIN CONFIDENTIALITY
14. Elders should be very careful not to divulge confidential matters. If an elder reveals the “confidential talk” of those in the congregation, he would lose their trust and ruin his reputation. (Prov. 11:13) This can happen inadvertently if he discusses confidential matters—either in person or on the telephone—within earshot of others. Out of love for his wife, an elder will not burden her with information that she does not need to know.
This paragraph is not found in editions prior to October 2021 edition.
April 20241:1414MAINTAIN CONFIDENTIALITY
14. Elders should be very careful not to divulge confidential matters. If an elder reveals the “confidential talk” of those in the congregation, he would lose their trust and ruin his reputation. (Prov. 11:13) This can happen inadvertently if he discusses confidential matters—either in person or on the telephone—within earshot of others. Out of love for his wife, an elder will not burden her with information that she does not need to know.
This paragraph is not found in editions prior to October 2021 edition.
October 20211:151515. Confidential conversations, such as those held during a shepherding call, an elders’ meeting, a judicial hearing, an investigation of alleged wrongdoing, or a conversation with the branch office, should never be recorded. This is true whether the conversation is face-to-face or by telephone or videoconferencing, even if those involved have given consent to record the conversation.
This paragraph is not found in editions prior to October 2021 edition.
April 20221:151515. Confidential conversations, such as those held during a shepherding call, an elders’ meeting, a judicial hearing, an investigation of alleged wrongdoing, or a conversation with the branch office, should never be recorded. This is true whether the conversation is face-to-face or by telephone or videoconferencing, even if those involved have given consent to record the conversation.
This paragraph is not found in editions prior to October 2021 edition.
October 20221:151515. Confidential conversations, such as those held during a shepherding call, an elders’ meeting, a judicial hearing, an investigation of alleged wrongdoing, or a conversation with the branch office, should never be recorded. This is true whether the conversation is face-to-face or by telephone or videoconferencing, even if those involved have given consent to record the conversation.
This paragraph is not found in editions prior to October 2021 edition.
April 20231:151515. Confidential conversations, such as those held during a shepherding call, an elders’ meeting, a judicial hearing, an investigation of alleged wrongdoing, or a conversation with the branch office, should never be recorded. This is true whether the conversation is face-to-face or by telephone or videoconferencing, even if those involved have given consent to record the conversation.
This paragraph is not found in editions prior to October 2021 edition.
October 20231:151515. Confidential conversations, such as those held during a shepherding call, an elders’ meeting, a judicial hearing, an investigation of alleged wrongdoing, or a conversation with the branch office, should never be recorded. This is true whether the conversation is face-to-face or by telephone or videoconferencing, even if those involved have given consent to record the conversation.
This paragraph is not found in editions prior to October 2021 edition.
April 20241:151515. Confidential conversations, such as those held during a shepherding call, an elders’ meeting, a judicial hearing, an investigation of alleged wrongdoing, or a conversation with the branch office, should never be recorded. This is true whether the conversation is face-to-face or by telephone or videoconferencing, even if those involved have given consent to record the conversation.
This paragraph is not found in editions prior to October 2021 edition.