In my hall there have been three individuals baptized in the past 2 years and
they are all children of JW families. We have quit a few pioneers so there is
not much to show for all of the hours being put in. Witnesses are being trained
to count sucess not by growth but by how many hours they put in and how many
magazines are placed and now how many tracts are placed. Years ago when there were
specialtract campaigns we never counted tracts but now it is important to do so. Counting
tacts is important because before too long I am guessing that the magazines will
not be offered door to door but tracts will. If witnesses were told that they no longer
have to turn in our hours the emotional let down would be overwhelming. The latest
thing for motivation is due to the latest tract drive you have encouraged people to turn
to the internet with the results of millions of hits on JW.Org. Everyone will feel good
even though there is no growth in the congregation.
Sour Grapes