Depends on the size of the cong and the free time that the elders have. If the cong is large, then it is more difficult for the elders to visit everyone. If the elders are few, then it is less likely to be visited. Especially if the elders are not zealous for the shepherding work, then it becomes most unlikely a visit will take place. Given the time of over 4 years without a visit, it is unlikely that the elders will give you a visit.
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Elder visits
by judi8751 inits been 4.5 years since i faded, how likely is it that i will get a 'visit' from the elders dont know why but it seems to be on my mind lately like i am having a premonition lol..
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How long did Jesus shun Peter for denying him 3 times?
by Terry inthe answer is, of course, that jesus did not shun peter.. jesus expected human weakness to reveal itself.
(matt 26:34 jesus said unto him...before the rooster crows, thou shalt deny me three times.).
jesus did not judge people for their weakness.
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straightshooter
Terry you created an excellent post. Sad to say that the WTS want followers who blindly accept whatever the GB says. Any who question the GB logic are not wanted. The process of df is wrong and you reasoned well on this subject.
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WHY DO SOME ELDERS LOOSE THEIR POSITION OVER BANKRUPTCY AND OTHERS DON'T?
by ÁrbolesdeArabia inanother story of the love in the christian congregation of jehovah witnesses!.
elder squidbilly was gunning for a brother who screwed up with his real estate portfolio in a bad way.
squid-billy made the case this brother had managed his holding in a unchristian and greedy way, so he appealed to the body to remove him for theft!
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straightshooter
If the bankruptcy is well know in the cong, then that can affect his position. If the elder is disliked by the other elders, that can affect his position. Otherwise the elder is safe in his position.
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Blondie's Comments You Will Not Hear at the 03-31-2013 WT Study (ELDERS FELLOW WORKERS)
by blondie infellow workers.
we are fellow workers.
(a) what did paul mean when he wrote: by your faith .
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straightshooter
According to paragraph 11, an elder allows his brothers and sisters to express themselves while he listens attentiviely.
I have experienced way too often where elders turn off the listening when a brother and sister talks during a "correctional" elder meeting. They have a specific agenda that they do not want to stray from or be proven wrong in their assumptions. Often times the brother or sisters has a very logical explanation for a matter and is overruled by the elders as if the brother or sister never spoke a word.
Thanks for your comments Blondie. I always enjoy them.
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I'm new here
by WrongweektostopsniffingGlue ini haven't got much of a story.
i'm in my late teens, grew up in it, and got out of the society's regime by the skin of my teeth.
nearly go baptized because i firmly did believe it was the "truth" but because of a gut feeling that held me back, that i almost ignored, i didn't sign my blood to big brother.
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straightshooter
Welcome to this wonderful forum. Glad to read that you did not get baptized. Freedom is so wonderful to possess.
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I'm officially INACTIVE....Cheers!!!!
by Gojira_101 inwell i'm sorry i've been absent, it's been a rough few weeks and still having to work....i ended up having a nice happy surprise by having the day off, so i'm finally going to get caught up on things.. .
april 1st was my 6 months of not reporting service time and i am officially inactive now.
i think my hubby and i are going to celebrate!
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straightshooter
Congratuations on your freedom.
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How long does it take to get reinstated ?
by Pitchess Co-Gen ini was think about getting reinstated, and then do a fade right after because of family ties..
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straightshooter
This just depends. When I was an elder, a year of displaying a "repentant" attitude was the goal. A letter to the elders is necessary. Stating that you are sorry for the wrong and that the wrong is no longer happening is essential. Also saying that you continually pray about the matter and about how it affected your heavenly Father is good. Always be agreeable with the elders, no matter what they say.
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Newbie Here- but I've been here the whole time
by TheDarksideHasCalledMe inmy wife and in-laws are now here and i'm on now.
i'm going to copy and paste my first post from jwstruggle...... my story is, i grew up as a jw.
my parents found out later on and didn't tell anyone.
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straightshooter
Welcome to the forum and glad that your eyes are opened to the real truth. You are really bless to have both your wife and you together in this.
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Elder and MS Extortion!
by jw07 inthe elders and ministerial servants at my hall were asked to attend a strange meeting last night.
the society is asking for our help to raise $10,200.
they are seeking to raise this money in april from elders and ministerial servants in our circuit only.
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straightshooter
I have never heard of any such thing. Years back, congregations in the circuit were asked to raise money for the upgrading of the circuit assembly. But asking only elders and ms to provide funds is very, very strange.
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GB member Anthony Morris in serious auto accident, accepts life-saving blood transfusion.....new light on blood to appear in August 15 Watchtower
by sir82 in...or maybe not.. .
what's today's date again?.
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straightshooter
I was wishing that this was true.