Mikejw:
I can confirm 100% we do not report Bible studies anymore. All we do is give a thumbs up 👍 that we did some kind of ministry
If this is representative of other JWs, it certainly would explain why Bible Study numbers have fallen off. 🤦♂️In addition to ticking the box, they are indeed still supposed to report the number of Bible studies conducted (including studies with their own children, which accounts for most of them). But maybe a significant number of them are just ticking the box and forgetting to fill in the other bit (though there could also be fewer fudging the number of studies now that they don't have to fudge the number of hours).
The announcements are really pushing Bible studies at every level, with instructions for elders, coordinators, service overseers, and regular publishers (with a 'Worldwide Campaign in September'). The announcement for elders reminds them that Bible studies are part of their "commission to make disciples". But how does that measure up to what the general public is told about JW Bible studies? 😏 See also Are JW Bible studies ‘obligation free’?