This publication, “Shepherd the Flock of God”, is confidential. It is issued to each appointed elder. If an elder is deleted for reasons other than moving to another congregation with a favorable recommendation, he should turn over this publication to the Congregation Service Committee to be destroyed, and any electronic copies in his possession should be deleted.

“Shepherd the Flock of God”

– 1 Peter 5:2 (April 2020 Edition)

This edition of “Shepherd the Flock of God”, referred to colloquially within the Jehovah’s Witness elder community as the Shepherd book was printed April 2020.

Addendum to Shepherd the Flock of God (April 2020)

“Shepherd the Flock of God”

– 1 Peter 5:2 (October 2019 Edition)

This edition of “Shepherd the Flock of God”, referred to colloquially within the Jehovah’s Witness elder community as the Shepherd book was printed October 2019.

“Shepherd the Flock of God”

– 1 Peter 5:2 (January 2019 Edition)

This edition of “Shepherd the Flock of God”, referred to colloquially within the Jehovah’s Witness elder community as the Shepherd book was printed January 2019.

Addendum to Shepherd the Flock of God (January 2019)

“Shepherd the Flock of God”

– 1 Peter 5:2 (2010 Edition)

This edition of “Shepherd the Flock of God”, referred to colloquially within the Jehovah’s Witness elder community as the Shepherding textbook was first printed in 2010.

When the body of elders discusses a matter, Christ by means of the holy spirit can influence any elder to make an expression that contributes to a wise decision, one that may not have been reached if the elders had been consulted individually. Shepherd book

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