I am in Dallas for the week and my mom informed me that my 32 year old son, who is an elder in a Spanish congregation, told her that he and his wife are going to Los Angeles for 2 months for some "intensive training" and afterwards they may return to Dallas or be reassigned elsewhere. He said it was not missionary work, but it was something new the Society was doing. Any clues as to wht this "new" thing is? Donny
2 months of "intensive training". Anybody know what it is?
by donny 6 Replies latest watchtower beliefs
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St George of England
"School for Christian Couples"
George
*** km 10/11 p. 6 Are You Learning All You Can From Jehovah? ***
Bible School for Christian Couples
• Purpose: To give married couples specialized training so that they can be used more fully by Jehovah and his organization. Most of the graduates will be assigned to serve where there is a need in their home country. A few may receive an assignment in another country if they make themselves available.
• Duration: Two months.
• Location: The first few classes are being held at the Watchtower Educational Center in Patterson, New York, U.S.A. Thereafter, this school will be held at locations decided by the branch office, generally at an Assembly Hall or a Kingdom Hall.
• Qualifications: Married couples between 25 and 50 years of age and in good health who have the circumstances to serve wherever there is a need and who have the attitude: “Here I am! Send me.” (Isa. 6:8) Further, they must be married for at least two years and be currently in full-time service at least two years without interruption.
• How to Apply: If this school is available in your branch territory, a meeting for those interested in enrolling is held at the special assembly day. Further information is supplied during this meeting. -
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Two months of intensive training:
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Gayle
Isn't this the 'new' Gilead course? Not the previous Gilead course for several (6-8 mos) to prepare for foreign countries.
Now it is to train for "trouble-shooters." To send in their same country of citizenship to locations of existing congregations who have extra problems, more than 'normal.'
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free @ last
I had a good laugh when I first heard of this S.H.I.T. school myself. There will be no end to the 'priviledges' and other Special High Intensity Trainings for the ubber loyal dubs. Agggghh when will my family ever wake up?
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WTWizard
I recognize this as a new version of the Value Destroyer Training School. This is the version for married couples.
