So, no more time sheets?
2016-07-15 TO ALL BODIES OF ELDERS IN RUSSIA New law on missionary activity
by wifibandit 38 Replies latest watchtower beliefs
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EndofMysteries
Where, when and with whom a person says about their beliefs is a private matter (ROM. 14:12). In addition, according to the law there is no obligation for person to report their attitude toward religion and cannot be compelled to define its attitude to religion".
That is a great quote, need to get a pdf of the letter. That quote would be excellent as somebody already pointed out for judicial committee. The said so themselves a persons beliefs are none of their business (Rom 14:12) Are we not thankful for this new light from the GB that nobody has to tell them or the elders anything.
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EndofMysteries
Keep preaching because we told you to but if you get caught and thrown in jail we didn't tell you because it is your personal ministry so don't expect any help from us.
Keep giving us your money. Don't worry about saving up or any fines you might get. Trust in Jehovah. Don't ask us for help though.
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zeb
Hoser; well said. In a Court in the State of Victoria (Australia) the wt lawyers said that the witnessing work is a 'personal mission'. Hoser you are 100% correct.
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JustVisting
"We also ask that you temporarily do not use any printed literature in your own preaching ministry, use only the Bible"
Use only the Bible, what a concept!
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Divergent
Sophia 3:9???
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smiddy
" We also ask that you temporarily do not use any printed literature in your own preaching ministry, use only the Bible " and preferably not a JW Bible .
And the reason for that is of course is because printed literature identifies the WTB&TS as the source of the said printed literature , and they want to distant themselves from a persons religious activity .
Another classic example of throwing the "JW witness " under the bus. , your on your own buddy , don`t expect any help from us .It`s your personal decision .
smiddy
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BluesBrother
In other words [ paraphrase] - you're on your own now kid , you're obliged to do it but if you get caught , we didn't tell you to........
NB. Now they have trained them to just offer literature and use tablets , how are they going to have the knowledge and skill to discuss from a local ( non NWT) Bible? The oldies will come back into their own!
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stuckinarut2
How dare they say that no organisation tells witnesses to preach, and that it is a personal ministry!
Garbage!
We all know that the society expects witnesses to preach under its direction as far as the message told, the material distributed, and the territory arrangements!
That means witnesses are REPRESENTING the society!
They are trying to wipe their hands of the legality of it by saying "it's a personal ministry"
Try spreading a "personal message" while out witnessing and see how quickly the elders tell you off!
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Splash
FIELD SERVICE IS VOLUNTARY AND PUBLISHERS DO NOT REPRESENT THE WTBTS
You are first interviewed: Organized to do Jehovah's Will book p.79
"The presiding overseer will arrange to have two elders (one being a member of the congregation service committee) discuss the matter with you and the bible student."
You must qualify: Organized to do Jehovah's Will book page 81
"Once the elders determine that the bible student qualifies to engage in the field ministry, he is eligible to receive his own copy of Organized to do Jehovah's will book"
The WT has minimum requirements to meet: Organized to do Jehovah's Will book page 87
"Auxiliary, regular, and special pioneers as well as missionaries have hour requirements to meet. Congregation publishers are likewise encouraged to put the Kingdom interest first and exert themselves in the ministry to accomplish all that they can in the field according to their circumstances"
The WT has rules to cater for exceptions: Organized to do Jehovah's Will book page 87
"Time spent in the field service should be reported in full hours. An exception to this is made when a publisher is very limited because of advanced age, is shut in , is confined to a nursing home, or is otherwise incapacitated. Such a publisher may report field service in 15-minute increments rather than in the full hours. Even if he gives a witness for just 15 minutes during a month, He should report this time so that he can continue to be counted as a regular Kingdom Publisher"
The WT's elders uphold the rules: Organized to do Jehovah's Will Book page 87
"This provision is made, however, only for those who are very limited in their activity. The congregation service committee will determine whether a publisher qualifies for this arrangement. "
The WT train you: km 3/04 p. 4 par. 3 A Cavalry Charge That Involves You
By means of the Theocratic Ministry School and other congregation meetings, God's ministers have been trained to speak God's message with authority.
And equip you: km 3/04 p. 4 par. 6 A Cavalry Charge That Involves You
Trained, well equipped to deliver God's message, and working under angelic direction, Jehovah's people are an irresistible force. Let us continue to play our part in the fulfillment of this thrilling prophetic vision.
And organise you: km 7/12 p. 5 par. 4 Before Preaching, You May Need to Search
the body of elders, particularly the service overseer, should organize and oversee the search work
And tell you what to wear: km 3/96 p. 3 par. 6 Preparation—Key to Success
In addition to preparing and practicing your presentation, you should also ask yourself, 'Is the clothing that I plan to wear suitable for the ministry?'
Then you must report back to the WT: Organized to do Jehovah's Will book page 86
"It is important to submit an accurate report of Hours in field Service."
BUT you are not representatives: km 2/89 pp. 3-4 Our Identification as Jehovah's Witnesses
Therefore, publishers do well to avoid representing themselves as agents or representatives of the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc., or any other corporation used by "the faithful and discreet slave" to advance Kingdom interests.—Matt. 24:45-47... If any publishers use a personal name card in connection with their field service activities, they should not print thereon that they are representatives of the Watchtower Society.
You are on your own and are personally liable: BoE letter July 15 2014 Para. 4
Any application to use a mobile cart or to set up a table or kiosk to display literature must be filled out in the name of an individual publisher, not in the name of the congregation, any corporation used by the organization, or "Jehovah's Witnesses." If a small administrative fee is needed in order to acquire space in a public area, it is to be paid by the individual publisher, not the congregation. Publishers should carefully review any such applications to see what responsibility they are taking upon themselves with respect to liability. Publishers who apply to distribute literature at these areas are doing so on their own initiative as part of their personal ministry.