This
is the Watchtower Study Article being studied Today. So it’s the
Current New Light!
This is from the Oct 2024 WT Study Article 41
They are continuing to entice the Young Men to Pioneer, (instead of going to a University) become
Elders, and Circuit overseers. What are the NEW Qualifications to be
an “Elder-aka older man...and Circuit Overseer?
Qualifications Needed………………...You need to be at least
20 years old!
https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/watchtower-study-october-2024/Learning-From-Jesus-Final-40-Days-on-Earth/
EXAMPLE ONE
- PIONEER
12
When Nortey was 16 years old,
he began to study the Bible. Soon, though, his family opposed him.
What helped him to remain firm? His Bible teacher had used Matthew
chapter 10 to explain that true Christians will be
persecuted. “So when the persecution started,” Nortey says, “I
was convinced that I had found the truth.” His teacher also helped
him to reason on Matthew
10:16 so that he could be both cautious and respectful when
discussing religious matters at home.
After
his baptism, Nortey wanted to pioneer, but his father expected him to
go to university.
Rather than tell Nortey what to do, his teacher
drew him out with questions and helped him to reason on Scriptural
principles. The result? Nortey decided to enter full-time service.
Notice that the Watchtower does not tell young ones what to do. they just reason on scriptural principles. No court can ever blame the WT for forcing the young ones to pioneer. It was their religious choice.
EXAMPLE 2 –
BECOME A CIRCUIT OVERSEER LIKE THE DISCIPLES OF JESUS
13
While on earth, Jesus perfectly cared for the work his Father had
given him to do. (John 17:4) But Jesus did not have the attitude, ‘If
you want something done right, you must do it yourself.’ During his
three-and-a-half-year ministry, he trained others to do the work.
Before returning to heaven,
Jesus entrusted his disciples—some of whom may have been
in their 20’s—with the responsibility of
caring for Jehovah’s precious sheep and taking the lead in the
preaching and teaching work.
EXAMPLE 3 BECOME
AN ELDER IN YOUR 20S
15 How can elders imitate Jesus? They must train
and assist men, including those who may be relatively young, to
qualify for greater responsibilities.
16 Consider how a brother named Patrick
benefited from counsel. As a young person, he tended to speak harshly
and to act unkindly, even toward sisters. A mature elder noticed
Patrick’s weaknesses and gave him kind but straightforward
counsel. “I am glad he did,” says Patrick. “I used to get
discouraged when I saw other brothers receiving privileges of service
that I wanted. But the elder’s counsel helped me to see the need to
focus on humbly serving my brothers and sisters instead of on
receiving some position or privilege in the congregation.”
As a result,
Patrick was appointed as an elder when he was in his early
20’s.—Prov. 27:9.
Foot
note; In some cases, qualified men in their mid-to-late
20’s may be appointed as circuit overseers. However, such men must
first gain experience serving as elders.
Whoo!
You can be an elder and a Circuit Overseer in your early 20s!
And you can even have a beard and a mustache to make you look older!
Example of what today's Elder/ Circuit overseer will look like.
