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    Jehovah’s Witnesses

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    What Do You Know About Jehovah’s Witnesses? Awake!, No. 1 2016

    What Sort of People Are Jehovah’s Witnesses?

    What Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Believe?

    How Is Our Ministry Financed?

    Why Do We Preach?

    “Now You Are God’s People”

    “You Will Be Witnesses of Me”

    What Sort of People Are Jehovah’s Witnesses? Jehovah’s Will, lesson 1

    Why Are We Called Jehovah’s Witnesses? Jehovah’s Will, lesson 2

    What Others Have Said

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Believe?

    Our Readers Ask: Are Jehovah’s Witnesses a Protestant Religion? The Watchtower, 11/1/2009

    Faithful and Discreet Slave (Governing Body)

    Why 1919? Pure Worship, teaching box 9B

    A Poor Start​—A Rich Ending The Watchtower (Study), 5/2018

    Who Is Leading God’s People Today?

    “Keep Holding Men of That Sort Dear” The Watchtower, 10/15/2015

    Jehovah’s Blessing Has Enriched My Life The Watchtower, 9/15/2015

    “Let the Many Islands Rejoice” The Watchtower, 8/15/2015

    Remembering My First Love Has Helped Me to Endure The Watchtower, 5/15/2015

    “Remember Those Who Are Taking the Lead Among You” Organized, chap. 3

    He ‘Knew the Way’ The Watchtower, 12/15/2014

    Losing a Father​—Finding a Father The Watchtower, 7/15/2014

    Organized to Serve “the God of Peace” (Box: How the Governing Body Cares for Kingdom Interests) God’s Kingdom Rules!, chap. 12

    “Who Really Is the Faithful and Discreet Slave?”

    Who Is the Faithful and Discreet Slave? Jehovah’s Will, lesson 19

    How Does the Governing Body Function Today? Jehovah’s Will, lesson 20

    Do You Discern the Evidence of God’s Guidance? The Watchtower, 4/15/2011

    United in Love​—Annual Meeting Report (§ Governing Body Committees) The Watchtower, 6/15/2010

    “There Had Occurred No Little Dissension” Bearing Witness, chap. 13

    “We Have Come to a Unanimous Accord” Bearing Witness, chap. 14

    Anointed

    “You Will Come to Life” Pure Worship, chap. 10

    Questions From Readers: What are the “token” and the “seal” that each anointed Christian receives from God? The Watchtower (Study), 4/2016

    “We Want to Go With You”

    Will You “Keep on the Watch”? The Watchtower, 3/15/2015

    Other Sheep

    Rejoicing in Our Hope The Watchtower, 3/15/2012

    One Flock, One Shepherd The Watchtower, 3/15/2010

    Everlasting Life on Earth​—A Christian Hope?

    Everlasting Life on Earth​—A Hope Rediscovered

    Counted Worthy to Be Guided to Fountains of Waters of Life The Watchtower, 1/15/2008

    Gathering Things in Heaven and Things on Earth (§ Gathering of “Things on the Earth”) The Watchtower, 2/15/2006

    Questions From Readers: Where in the temple does the “great crowd” render sacred service? (Rev. 7:9-15) The Watchtower, 5/1/2002

    Stand Complete and With Firm Conviction: ‘Behold! The Great Crowd!’ The Watchtower, 5/15/2001

    The New World’s Foundation Now Being Formed Does God Care, part 11

    True Worship

    See also the book:

    Pure Worship

    What Is Worship? Pure Worship, teaching box 1A

    “God Approved” Their Gifts Pure Worship, chap. 2

    “Describe the Temple” Pure Worship, chap. 13

    “This Is the Law of the Temple” Pure Worship, chap. 14

    Chariots and a Crown Safeguard You

    Why Do You Value Pure Worship? Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 9/2017

    Worship That God Approves Bible Teach, chap. 15

    The Right Way to Worship God Teach Us, chap. 15

    Jehovah’s People “Renounce Unrighteousness”

    “Gaze Upon the Pleasantness of Jehovah” The Watchtower, 2/15/2014

    The King Refines His People Spiritually God’s Kingdom Rules!, chap. 10

    Moral Refinements​—Reflecting God’s Holiness God’s Kingdom Rules!, chap. 11

    Do You Appreciate Our Spiritual Heritage?

    True Christians Respect God’s Word The Watchtower, 1/15/2012

    Prove to Be a Real Follower of Christ The Watchtower, 1/15/2010

    Who Are Giving God Glory Today? The Watchtower, 10/1/2004

    Imitating the God of Truth The Watchtower, 8/1/2003

    Rejoice in the Knowledge of Jehovah The Watchtower, 7/1/2001

    “If God Is for Us, Who Will Be Against Us?” The Watchtower, 6/1/2001

    True Christianity Prevails! The Watchtower, 4/1/2001

    Christian Unity

    “I Will Raise Up One Shepherd” Pure Worship, chap. 8

    “I Will Give Them a Unified Heart” Pure Worship, chap. 9

    “I Will Make Them One Nation” Pure Worship, chap. 12

    “Worship God” Pure Worship, chap. 22

    Love Identifies True Christians​—Protect Precious Unity Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 10/2018

    May We All Be One as Jehovah and Jesus Are One

    Pleasant Unity and the Memorial The Watchtower (Study), 1/2018

    How We Put On and Keep On the New Personality The Watchtower (Study), 8/2017

    “Jehovah Our God Is One Jehovah” The Watchtower (Study), 6/2016

    You Can Share in Strengthening Our Christian Unity​—How? The Watchtower (Study), 3/2016

    Maintain Your Loyalty to God’s Kingdom The Watchtower, 7/15/2015

    A United Brotherhood Organized, chap. 16

    Facing the End of This Old World Together The Watchtower, 12/15/2014

    “Temporary Residents” United in True Worship The Watchtower, 12/15/2012

    Preserve the Positive Spirit of the Congregation The Watchtower, 2/15/2012

    Do You Take the Lead in Honoring Fellow Believers? The Watchtower, 10/15/2010

    Unity Identifies True Worship The Watchtower, 9/15/2010

    “Who Is Wise and Understanding Among You?” (§ Characteristics of the Unwise) The Watchtower, 3/15/2008

    People Worldwide Are Being United​—How? The Watchtower, 12/1/2007

    ‘Keep Free From Murmurings’ The Watchtower, 7/15/2006

    United by Love of God

    “Have Tender Affection for One Another” The Watchtower, 10/1/2004

    Glorify God “With One Mouth” The Watchtower, 9/1/2004

    True Christianity Is Flourishing The Watchtower, 3/1/2004

    The Bible’s Viewpoint: Does Christian Unity Require Uniformity? Awake!, 5/8/2003

    “All You Are Brothers” The Watchtower, 6/15/2000

    Captivity to Babylon the Great (Second Century C.E. to 1919)

    “I Will Give Them a Unified Heart” Pure Worship, chap. 9

    Why 1919? Pure Worship, teaching box 9B

    “Dry Bones” and “Two Witnesses”​—How Do They Relate? Pure Worship, teaching box 10B

    They Broke Free From False Religion

    Questions From Readers: When were God’s people held captive by Babylon the Great? The Watchtower (Study), 3/2016

    Spiritual Paradise

    “I Am Against You, O Gog” Pure Worship, chap. 17

    “Everything Will Live Wherever the Stream Goes” Pure Worship, chap. 19

    Rivers of Blessings From Jehovah Pure Worship, teaching box 19A

    “Allot the Land as an Inheritance” Pure Worship, chap. 20

    “The Name of the City . . . Will Be Jehovah Is There” Pure Worship, chap. 21

    Work to Enhance the Spiritual Paradise The Watchtower, 7/15/2015

    What Is the Spiritual Paradise? The Watchtower, 3/1/2001

    History

    Jehovah Guides Our Global Teaching Work

    First Century

    B13 The Spread of Christianity New World Translation, Appendix

    How Far East Could Missionaries Go? The Watchtower, 1/1/2009

    “Go . . . and Make Disciples” (Chart: Important Dates in the Spread of Christianity During the First Century C.E.) Bearing Witness, chap. 1

    “Bearing Thorough Witness” (Box: The Good News “Preached in All Creation”) Bearing Witness, chap. 27

    Christianity Penetrates Asia Minor The Watchtower, 8/15/2007

    The Early Christians and the Mosaic Law The Watchtower, 3/15/2003

    “The Word of Jehovah Went On Growing” The Watchtower, 4/1/2001

    Modern History

    See also the book:

    God’s Kingdom Rules!

    1918​—One Hundred Years Ago The Watchtower (Study), 10/2018

    From Our Archives: How the First Kingdom Seeds Were Sown in Portugal The Watchtower (Study), 8/2018

    From Our Archives: Public Talks Spread the Good News in Ireland The Watchtower (Study), 2/2018

    From Our Archives: “When Are We Going to Have Another Assembly?” The Watchtower (Study), 8/2017

    From Our Archives: “With More Zeal and Love in Our Hearts Than Ever Before” The Watchtower (Study), 5/2017

    From Our Archives: “No Road Too Rough or Too Long” The Watchtower (Study), 2/2017

    They Broke Free From False Religion

    From Our Archives: “Kingdom Publishers in Britain​—Wake Up!!” The Watchtower (Study), 11/2016

    From Our Archives: “I Am Reaping Fruit to Jehovah’s Praise” The Watchtower (Study), 8/2016

    From Our Archives: “To Whom the Work Is Entrusted” The Watchtower (Study), 5/2016

    From Our Archives: The Sound Car Known to Millions The Watchtower (Study), 2/2016

    From Our Archives: “Nothing Under the Sun Should Stop You!” The Watchtower, 11/15/2015

    From Our Archives: “Jehovah Brought You to France to Learn the Truth” The Watchtower, 8/15/2015

    From Our Archives: “A Very Precious Season” The Watchtower, 2/15/2015

    From Our Archives: Dawn Breaks in the Land of the Rising Sun The Watchtower, 11/15/2014

    Questions From Readers: Who are the two witnesses mentioned in Revelation chapter 11? The Watchtower, 11/15/2014

    From Our Archives: The “Eureka Drama” Helped Many to Find Bible Truth The Watchtower, 8/15/2014

    A Century of Advertising the Kingdom! Kingdom Ministry, 8/2014

    From Our Archives: “There Is More Harvest Work to Be Done” The Watchtower, 5/15/2014

    From Our Archives: The “Unforgettable” Came Just in Time The Watchtower, 2/15/2013

    From Our Archives: ‘It Was the Best Message Ever Heard’ The Watchtower, 11/15/2012

    From Our Archives: On the Road With the Pilgrims The Watchtower, 8/15/2012

    “I Am With You” The Watchtower, 8/15/2012

    From Our Archives: “I Am Learning to Love the Colporteur Work More Each Day” The Watchtower, 5/15/2012

    From Our Archives: ‘It Made Me a Little Conspicuous’ The Watchtower, 2/15/2012

    They Courageously Proclaimed God’s Word! The Watchtower, 2/15/2012

    From Our Archives: Preserving Gems From Our Past The Watchtower, 1/15/2012

    How Was Bible Truth Rediscovered? Jehovah’s Will, lesson 3

    Questions From Readers: How are we to understand the figures in the annual service report? The Watchtower, 8/15/2011

    Brooklyn Bethel​—100 Years of History The Watchtower, 5/1/2009

    “Let Us Compare Scripture With Scripture” The Watchtower, 8/15/2006

    Walking in the Path of Increasing Light The Watchtower, 2/15/2006

    Stand Complete and With Firm Conviction: ‘Behold! The Great Crowd!’ The Watchtower, 5/15/2001

    Stand Complete and With Firm Conviction: “A Masterpiece of a Project” The Watchtower, 1/15/2001

    The First One a Hundred Years Ago Awake!, 12/22/2000

    Working in the “Field”​—Before the Harvest The Watchtower, 10/15/2000

    Country Reports

    Albania 2010 Yearbook

    Angola 2001 Yearbook

    Argentina 2001 Yearbook

    Belize 2010 Yearbook

    Britain 2000 Yearbook

    Curaçao 2002 Yearbook

    Czech Republic 2000 Yearbook

    Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa) 2004 Yearbook

    Dominican Republic 2015 Yearbook

    Estonia 2011 Yearbook

    French Guiana 2001 Yearbook

    Georgia 2017 Yearbook

    Guyana 2005 Yearbook

    Iceland 2005 Yearbook

    Indonesia 2016 Yearbook

    Lands of the Former Yugoslavia 2009 Yearbook

    Latvia 2007 Yearbook

    Madagascar 2000 Yearbook

    Moldova 2004 Yearbook

    Myanmar (Burma) 2013 Yearbook

    Nicaragua 2003 Yearbook

    Norway 2012 Yearbook

    Papua New Guinea 2011 Yearbook

    Philippines 2003 Yearbook

    Republic of Congo (Brazzaville) 2004 Yearbook

    Réunion 2007 Yearbook

    Romania 2006 Yearbook

    Russia 2008 Yearbook

    Rwanda 2012 Yearbook

    Samoa 2009 Yearbook

    Sierra Leone and Guinea 2014 Yearbook

    South Africa 2007 Yearbook

    Tahiti 2005 Yearbook

    Uganda 2010 Yearbook

    Ukraine 2002 Yearbook

    Zambia 2006 Yearbook

    World War II and the Holocaust

    Jehovah Shielded Them in the Shadows of the Mountains The Watchtower, 12/15/2013

    “Imprisoned for Their Faith” Awake!, 4/2006

    “What Does the Purple Triangle Mean?” The Watchtower, 2/15/2006

    Stand Complete and With Firm Conviction: Courageous Integrity Keepers Triumph Over Nazi Persecution The Watchtower, 3/15/2001

    When Silence Gives Consent The Watchtower, 9/1/2000

    Faithful and Fearless in the Face of Nazi Oppression The Watchtower, 4/1/2000

    Christian Congregation

    How Can You Adjust to Your New Congregation? The Watchtower (Study), 11/2017

    Do You Highly Esteem Jehovah’s Own Book?

    Organized to Do Jehovah’s Will Organized, chap. 1

    How the Congregation Is Organized and Governed Organized, chap. 4

    Are You Convinced That You Have the Truth? Why? The Watchtower, 9/15/2014

    Are You Moving Ahead With Jehovah’s Organization?

    How to Benefit From Your Field Service Group Kingdom Ministry, 10/2012

    Why Does God Have an Organization? Good News, lesson 14

    Does God Have an Organization? The Watchtower, 6/1/2011

    Let the Congregation Be Built Up (§ Sticking With the Congregation) The Watchtower, 4/15/2007

    Focus on the Goodness of Jehovah’s Organization The Watchtower, 7/15/2006

    Jehovah’s Glory Shines on His People

    Moving Ahead to Final Victory! The Watchtower, 6/1/2001

    Keep in Step With Jehovah’s Organization The Watchtower, 1/15/2001

    We Need Jehovah’s Organization The Watchtower, 1/1/2000

    Meetings

    See also the brochure:

    Teaching

    Warmly Welcome Them Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 4/2017

    How to Give Good Comments Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 10/2016

    Why Should We Meet Together for Worship? The Watchtower (Study), 4/2016

    Questions From Readers: What can be done to assist brothers and sisters who suffer from adverse reactions to fragrances? The Watchtower, 2/15/2015

    Meetings That “Incite to Love and Fine Works” Organized, chap. 7

    Meeting Together for Worship God’s Kingdom Rules!, chap. 16

    Do You Regularly Check the Information Board? Kingdom Ministry, 4/2013

    Question Box: What should we remember about cell phone use while at meetings or in the ministry? Kingdom Ministry, 4/2013

    Jehovah Congregates His Joyful People The Watchtower, 9/15/2012

    What Will You Experience at Our Christian Meetings? Jehovah’s Will, lesson 5

    What Are Our Meetings Like? Jehovah’s Will, lesson 7

    How Can We Best Prepare for the Meetings? Jehovah’s Will, lesson 9

    Why Do We Attend Large Assemblies? Jehovah’s Will, lesson 11

    A Good Way to Enjoy Kingdom Songs Kingdom Ministry, 12/2011

    Do You Share in Making Christian Meetings Upbuilding? (Box: Ten Ways to Make Meetings Upbuilding for Yourself and Others) The Watchtower, 10/15/2010

    Question Box: What can we do to help everyone pay attention at the meetings? Kingdom Ministry, 1/2010

    Be Zealous for Jehovah’s House! The Watchtower, 6/15/2009

    “A Time for Silence” The Watchtower, 5/15/2009

    You Are Warmly Invited The Watchtower, 2/1/2009

    Showing Respect for Our Sacred Gatherings The Watchtower, 11/1/2006

    Praise Jehovah “in the Middle of the Congregation” The Watchtower, 9/1/2003

    Do Not Give Up Meeting Together The Watchtower, 11/15/2002

    “Pay Attention to How You Listen” Ministry School

    The Bible’s Viewpoint: Should We Go to Christian Meetings? Awake!, 3/8/2001

    How Jehovah Is Leading Us The Watchtower, 3/15/2000

    Instructions for Conducting Meetings

    “Look at the Artwork!” The Watchtower, 7/15/2013

    Praise Jehovah “in the Middle of the Congregation” (§ The Role of Those Conducting Meetings) The Watchtower, 9/1/2003

    Meetings for Field Service

    Meetings for Field Service That Accomplish Their Purpose Kingdom Ministry, 3/2015

    Daily Text No Longer to Be Considered at Meetings for Field Service Kingdom Ministry, 2/2011

    How to Train New Ones to Preach Kingdom Ministry, 5/2010

    Meetings for Field Service Kingdom Ministry, 8/2009

    Benefit Fully From Meetings for Field Service Kingdom Ministry, 10/2006

    How to Offer the Bible Teach Book Kingdom Ministry, 1/2006

    Suggested Field Service Presentations Kingdom Ministry, 1/2005

    Memorial of Christ’s Death

    Pleasant Unity and the Memorial The Watchtower (Study), 1/2018

    Jesus’ Last Supper Learn From the Bible, lesson 87

    Welcome Our Guests Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 3/2016

    Invite Everyone in Your Territory to the Memorial! Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 2/2016

    Be Compelled by God’s “Indescribable Free Gift” The Watchtower (Study), 1/2016

    A Conversation With a Neighbor​—Why Commemorate the Death of Jesus? The Watchtower, 4/1/2015

    From Our Archives: “A Very Precious Season” The Watchtower, 2/15/2015

    Why We Observe the Lord’s Evening Meal The Watchtower, 1/15/2015

    The Lord’s Evening Meal​—An Observance That Honors God Bible Teach, Appendix

    Meetings That “Incite to Love and Fine Works” (§ The Lord’s Evening Meal) Organized, chap. 7

    The Lord’s Evening Meal Jesus​—The Way, chap. 117

    ‘Do This in Remembrance of Me’

    The Eucharist​—The Facts Behind the Ritual The Watchtower, 4/1/2008

    Questions From Readers: Why did Jesus use fermented wine at the Memorial? (Ex. 12:20; Luke 22:7, 8, 14-20) The Watchtower, 9/15/2007

    The Lord’s Evening Meal​—How Observed? The Watchtower, 3/15/2004

    The Lord’s Supper Has Great Meaning for You

    Questions From Readers: What if an infirm anointed Christian cannot attend the Memorial? The Watchtower, 3/15/2003

    What Does the Lord’s Evening Meal Mean to You?

    Remembering Jehovah and His Son Teacher, chap. 37

    Places of Worship

    God Loves Clean People “God’s Love,” chap. 8 ¶18

    Our Privilege to Build and Maintain Places of True Worship Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 1/2016

    This Is Our Place of Worship The Watchtower, 7/15/2015

    Arrangements for Places of Worship Organized, chap. 11

    How Can We Help Maintain Our Kingdom Hall? Jehovah’s Will, lesson 26

    Our Readers Ask: What is a Kingdom Hall? The Watchtower, 5/1/2010

    Question Box: How can a couple request the use of the Kingdom Hall for their wedding? Kingdom Ministry, 11/2008

    God Loves Clean People “God’s Love,” chap. 8 ¶18

    Let Us Keep Our Place of Worship in Good Repair Kingdom Ministry, 8/2003

    New Arrangement for Kingdom Hall Libraries Kingdom Ministry, 2/2003

    Questions From Readers: Is it interfaith to purchase a religious building for use as a Kingdom Hall? The Watchtower, 10/15/2002

    Kingdom Hall Construction

    Arrangements for Places of Worship (§ Kingdom Hall Construction) Organized, chap. 11

    Building Work That Honors Jehovah God’s Kingdom Rules!, chap. 19

    A Milestone in Malawi​—1,000 Kingdom Halls! Awake!, 5/2012

    Kingdom Halls​—Why and How Are They Built? Jehovah’s Will, lesson 25

    Building to Jehovah’s Praise The Watchtower, 2/1/2008

    Unitedly Building to Praise God The Watchtower, 11/1/2006

    International Kingdom Hall Building in Some European Lands Kingdom Ministry, 5/2003

    Kingdom Hall Construction Program Moves Ahead Kingdom Ministry, 9/2002

    “Come to Me, . . . and I Will Refresh You”: Phenomenal Increase Necessitates Quick Expansion The Watchtower, 5/15/2002

    Music for True Worship

    Joyfully Praise Jehovah With Song Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 12/2018

    Make a Joyful Sound! The Watchtower (Study), 11/2017

    Kingdom Songs Inspire Courage Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 4/2017

    New Songs for Worship! Kingdom Ministry, 12/2014

    A Good Way to Enjoy Kingdom Songs Kingdom Ministry, 12/2011

    Sing to Jehovah! The Watchtower, 12/15/2010

    King David and Music The Watchtower, 12/1/2009

    Music​—God’s Gift to the Heart Awake!, 5/2008

    Music That Pleases God The Watchtower, 6/1/2000

    Theocratic Schools

    Training Ministers of the Kingdom God’s Kingdom Rules!, chap. 17

    Theocratic Schools​—Evidence of Jehovah’s Love The Watchtower, 9/15/2012

    Highlights of the Past Year (§ Schools That Teach Jehovah’s Ways) 2012 Yearbook

    Are You Learning All You Can From Jehovah? (§ Some Educational Opportunities Available Through Jehovah’s Organization) Kingdom Ministry, 10/2011

    Bible School of Gilead

    Theocratic Schools​—Evidence of Jehovah’s Love (§ Watchtower Bible School of Gilead) The Watchtower, 9/15/2012

    Gilead School​—60 Years of Missionary Training The Watchtower, 6/15/2003

    School for Kingdom Evangelizers

    Formerly Bible School for Single Brothers and Bible School for Christian Couples

    Theocratic Schools​—Evidence of Jehovah’s Love (§ Bible School for Single Brothers) The Watchtower, 9/15/2012

    Are You Learning All You Can From Jehovah? (§ Bible School for Single Brothers) Kingdom Ministry, 10/2011

    A School Whose Graduates Benefit People Worldwide The Watchtower, 11/15/2006

    Publishers

    Ministers of the Good News Organized, chap. 8

    Obey Jehovah’s Shepherds The Watchtower, 11/15/2013

    “Have Regard for Those Who Are Working Hard Among You” The Watchtower, 6/15/2011

    Why Respect Authority? (Box: “Be Obedient to Those Who Are Taking the Lead”) “God’s Love,” chap. 4

    Help Bible Students to Become Publishers of the Kingdom Good News Kingdom Ministry, 1/2008

    Humbly Submitting to Loving Shepherds The Watchtower, 4/1/2007

    Honor the Ones Given Authority Over You The Watchtower, 6/15/2000

    Women

    They Offered Themselves Willingly The Watchtower (Study), 1/2017

    A Word That Meant So Much! The Watchtower (Study), 11/2016

    Our Readers Ask: Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Have Women Ministers? The Watchtower, 9/1/2012

    The Bible’s Viewpoint: Should Women Be Ministers? Awake!, 7/2010

    “Let the Will of Jehovah Take Place” (Box: Could Women Be Christian Ministers?) Bearing Witness, chap. 22

    How Do God and Christ View Women? Awake!, 1/2008

    Man and Woman​—A Dignified Role for Each The Watchtower, 1/15/2007

    Questions From Readers: How are women to “keep silent in the congregations”? The Watchtower, 3/1/2006

    Women Who Made Jehovah’s Heart Rejoice The Watchtower, 11/1/2003

    Head Covering

    Endnotes (§ 15 Head Covering) Remain in God’s Love

    Questions From Readers: Does a sister need to wear a head covering if she conducts a Bible study in the presence of a male publisher? The Watchtower, 2/15/2015

    Meetings That “Incite to Love and Fine Works” (§ Meeting Arrangements for New or Small Congregations) Organized, chap. 7

    Question Box: Should a sister cover her head if she conducts a doorstep Bible study in front of a brother? Kingdom Ministry, 11/2013

    Questions From Readers: Should sisters wear a head covering when interpreting for sign language? The Watchtower, 11/15/2009

    Head Coverings​—When and Why? “God’s Love,” Appendix

    Elderly Ones

    See also Physical and Mental HealthAging

    “The Righteous One Will Rejoice in Jehovah” The Watchtower (Study), 12/2018

    Older Christians​—Jehovah Treasures Your Loyalty The Watchtower (Study), 9/2018

    Serving Jehovah in “the Calamitous Days” The Watchtower, 7/15/2015

    Providing Care for the Elderly

    Why Honor the Elderly? The Watchtower, 5/15/2010

    Jehovah Tenderly Cares for His Elderly Servants The Watchtower, 8/15/2008

    Elderly Ones​—A Blessing to the Young

    God Cares for the Elderly The Watchtower, 6/1/2006

    “My Help Is From Jehovah”: When Old Age Becomes “a Crown of Beauty” The Watchtower, 1/15/2005

    Caring for the Elderly​—A Christian Responsibility

    Do You Treasure Elderly Fellow Believers? The Watchtower, 9/1/2003

    Changing Attitudes Toward Old Age Awake!, 8/22/2001

    Full-Time Service

    Maintain Inner Peace Despite Changing Circumstances The Watchtower (Study), 10/2018

    “May He . . . Give Success to All Your Plans” The Watchtower (Study), 7/2017

    Ways to Expand Your Ministry Organized, chap. 10

    Cherish Your Privilege of Working With Jehovah! The Watchtower, 10/15/2014

    Remember Those in the Full-Time Service The Watchtower, 9/15/2014

    Leaning on Jehovah Has Been Rewarding The Watchtower, 10/15/2013

    Serving Without Regrets The Watchtower, 1/15/2013

    “My Help Is From Jehovah”: Self-Sacrifice Brings Jehovah’s Blessing The Watchtower, 11/15/2005

    Make Good Use of Changing Circumstances The Watchtower, 3/1/2003

    Youths​—What Will You Do With Your Life? Your Life

    Why Do They Have No Children? The Watchtower, 8/1/2000

    Pioneers

    Could You Try It for One Year? Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 7/2016

    Schedules for Regular Pioneering Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 7/2016

    Pioneering Strengthens Our Relationship With God The Watchtower, 9/15/2013

    What Is a Pioneer? Jehovah’s Will, lesson 13

    What Schooling Is Provided for Pioneers? Jehovah’s Will, lesson 14

    Question Box: In what practical ways can we assist pioneers? Kingdom Ministry, 11/2010

    “You Would Make a Good Pioneer!” Kingdom Ministry, 5/2010

    Riches Can Be Yours! Kingdom Ministry, 5/2008

    They Enriched Their Life​—Can You Do the Same? The Watchtower, 1/15/2008

    Can You Enter “a Large Door That Leads to Activity”? Kingdom Ministry, 6/2007

    Demonstrate the Pioneer Spirit Kingdom Ministry, 8/2004

    Bethel Service

    What Is Bethel? Jehovah’s Will, lesson 21

    What Is Done at a Branch Office? Jehovah’s Will, lesson 22

    An Open Invitation! The Watchtower, 8/15/2010

    Highlights of the Past Year (§ Technology Helps to “Speed It Up”) 2010 Yearbook

    Increased Activity at United States Bethel Kingdom Ministry, 9/2003

    Can You Make Yourself Available? Kingdom Ministry, 6/2001

    Could This Be the Best Career for You? The Watchtower, 3/15/2001

    Missionary Service

    How to Be a Successful Missionary The Watchtower, 9/1/2009

    Reaching Out

    How Elders Train Others to Become Qualified The Watchtower, 4/15/2015

    ‘Return and Strengthen Your Brothers’ The Watchtower, 8/15/2014

    Young Brothers, Are You Reaching Out? Kingdom Ministry, 7/2013

    Train Others to Reach Out The Watchtower, 11/15/2011

    Serving Jehovah With All Seriousness The Watchtower, 4/15/2011

    Brothers​—Sow to the Spirit and Reach Out! The Watchtower, 5/15/2010

    Make Your Advancement Manifest The Watchtower, 12/15/2009

    Treasure Your Place in the Congregation The Watchtower, 11/15/2009

    Did You Once Serve? Can You Serve Again? The Watchtower, 8/15/2009

    Jehovah Trains Shepherds for His Flock

    Loyally Serving Christ the King

    Your Help Is Needed Kingdom Ministry, 12/2004

    Make Good Use of Changing Circumstances The Watchtower, 3/1/2003

    Elders​—Train Others to Carry the Load The Watchtower, 1/1/2002

    Ministerial Servants

    Ministerial Servants Render Valuable Service Organized, chap. 6

    Questions From Readers: How are elders and ministerial servants appointed in each congregation? The Watchtower, 11/15/2014

    What Is the Role of the Ministerial Servants? Jehovah’s Will, lesson 16

    Jehovah Trains Shepherds for His Flock

    Loyally Serving Christ the King

    Qualifications

    Ministerial Servants Render Valuable Service Organized, chap. 6

    Are You “Reaching Out”? The Watchtower, 9/15/2014

    Are You Recommending Yourself to Others? (§ Congregation Privileges) The Watchtower, 4/15/2000

    Elders

    “The Name of the City . . . Will Be Jehovah Is There” Pure Worship, chap. 21

    Why Respect Authority? (§ Respect in the Congregation) Remain in God’s Love, chap. 4

    Appointed Men​—Learn From Timothy The Watchtower (Study), 4/2018

    Overseers to Shepherd the Flock Organized, chap. 5

    Questions From Readers: How are elders and ministerial servants appointed in each congregation? The Watchtower, 11/15/2014

    Organized to Serve “the God of Peace” God’s Kingdom Rules!, chap. 12

    Christian Elders​—‘Fellow Workers for Our Joy’ The Watchtower, 1/15/2013

    How Do the Elders Serve the Congregation? Jehovah’s Will, lesson 15

    Can You Be Like Phinehas When You Face Challenges? The Watchtower, 9/15/2011

    Are You Imitating Jehovah in Caring for Others? The Watchtower, 6/15/2007

    Jehovah Trains Shepherds for His Flock

    Loyally Serving Christ the King

    When Exercising Authority, Imitate the Christ The Watchtower, 4/1/2006

    Qualifications

    Overseers to Shepherd the Flock (§ Qualifications for Overseers) Organized, chap. 5

    Are You “Reaching Out”? The Watchtower, 9/15/2014

    Are You Recommending Yourself to Others? (§ Congregation Privileges) The Watchtower, 4/15/2000

    Shepherding

    Shepherds, Imitate the Greatest Shepherds The Watchtower, 11/15/2013

    Elders​—Will You Refresh “the Tired Soul”? The Watchtower, 6/15/2013

    “Shepherd the Flock of God in Your Care” The Watchtower, 6/15/2011

    “Shepherds in Agreement With My Heart” Jeremiah, chap. 11

    Christ’s Love Moves Us to Love (§ Display Christ’s Mental Attitude Toward Wrongdoers) The Watchtower, 9/15/2009

    Help Them Return Without Delay!

    Jehovah Wants People to Gain Life​—Do You? (§ Life for Those Returning to Jehovah) Jehovah’s Day, chap. 11

    Appreciating the Purpose of Discipline (§ Christian Shepherds Discipline With Mildness) The Watchtower, 10/1/2003

    “Come to Me, . . . and I Will Refresh You”: “Shepherd the Flock of God” The Watchtower, 11/15/2002

    A Hiding Place From the Wind The Watchtower, 2/15/2002

    Christian Shepherds, ‘Open Wide Your Heart’! The Watchtower, 7/1/2000

    Counsel and Discipline

    Training and Delegating

    Older Christians​—Jehovah Treasures Your Loyalty The Watchtower (Study), 9/2018

    “These Things Entrust to Faithful Men” The Watchtower (Study), 1/2017

    How Elders Train Others to Become Qualified

    Delegating​—Why and How? The Watchtower, 6/15/2009

    Jehovah Trains Shepherds for His Flock The Watchtower, 5/1/2006

    Elders​—Train Others to Carry the Load The Watchtower, 1/1/2002

    Circuit Overseers

    Overseers to Shepherd the Flock (§ Circuit Overseer) Organized, chap. 5

    How Do Circuit Overseers Help Us? Jehovah’s Will, lesson 17

    “Strengthening the Congregations” Bearing Witness, chap. 15

    Problems in the Congregation

    Do Not Judge by the Outward Appearance

    How Gaius Helped His Brothers The Watchtower (Study), 5/2017

    Do You Share Jehovah’s Sense of Justice?

    Maintaining the Peace and Cleanness of the Congregation Organized, chap. 14

    Let the Congregation Be Built Up (§ Sticking With the Congregation) The Watchtower, 4/15/2007

    Focus on the Goodness of Jehovah’s Organization The Watchtower, 7/15/2006

    Disfellowshipping and Disassociation

    See also the brochure:

    Return to Jehovah

    Choose Friends Who Love God (§ When Someone Is Disfellowshipped) Remain in God’s Love, chap. 3

    Questions From Readers: If an unmarried couple spend the night together under improper circumstances, would that constitute a sin meriting judicial action? The Watchtower (Study), 7/2018

    “Listen to Discipline and Become Wise” (§ Raise Children in the Discipline of Jehovah) The Watchtower (Study), 3/2018

    The Truth Brings, “Not Peace, But a Sword” The Watchtower (Study), 10/2017

    Why Disfellowshipping Is a Loving Provision The Watchtower, 4/15/2015

    Maintaining the Peace and Cleanness of the Congregation Organized, chap. 14

    Questions From Readers: Is it wrong for parents to sit with a disfellowshipped child at meetings? The Watchtower, 8/15/2013

    Let Nothing Distance You From Jehovah (§ Family Relationships) The Watchtower, 1/15/2013

    Betrayal​—An Ominous Sign of the Times! (§ Remain Loyal to Jehovah) The Watchtower, 4/15/2012

    Questions From Readers: Is it possible to be disfellowshipped for viewing pornography? The Watchtower, 3/15/2012

    Love Those Whom God Loves (§ When to Withdraw Fellowship) “God’s Love,” chap. 3

    How to Treat a Disfellowshipped Person “God’s Love,” Appendix

    Remaining Steadfast When a Child Rebels The Watchtower, 1/15/2007

    Always Accept Jehovah’s Discipline The Watchtower, 11/15/2006

    When a Loved One Leaves Jehovah The Watchtower, 9/1/2006

    Questions From Readers: Can one be disfellowshipped for uncleanness? The Watchtower, 7/15/2006

    Display Christian Loyalty When a Relative Is Disfellowshipped Kingdom Ministry, 8/2002

    Questions From Readers: Does Jeremiah 7:16 mean we would not pray about a disfellowshipped one? The Watchtower, 12/1/2001

    Repentance

    Endnotes (§ 7 Repentance) Remain in God’s Love

    Imitate Jehovah’s Justice and Mercy

    Questions From Readers: How can the congregation express its joy when an announcement is made that someone has been reinstated? The Watchtower (Study), 5/2016

    Draw Close to God: “Please Let Us Come Home” The Watchtower, 4/1/2012

    Draw Close to God: When “a Heart Broken and Crushed” Seeks Forgiveness The Watchtower, 5/1/2010

    “Seek Jehovah” Through Worship He Approves (§ Return to Jehovah) Jehovah’s Day, chap. 5

    “The Ways of Jehovah Are Upright” (§ Sinners Can Return to Jehovah) The Watchtower, 11/15/2005

    The Bible’s Viewpoint: Is There an Unforgivable Sin? Awake!, 2/8/2003

    Can Those Who Do Bad Things Change? Teacher, chap. 25

    Confession That Leads to Healing The Watchtower, 6/1/2001

    Inactive Ones

    See also the brochure:

    Return to Jehovah

    You Can Encourage an Inactive Christian Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 4/2017

    Do Not Forget Those Who Are Inactive Kingdom Ministry, 2/2007

    “Have Love Among Yourselves” The Watchtower, 2/1/2003

    Preaching Work

    Cultivate Compassion for “All Sorts of People” The Watchtower (Study), 7/2018

    “Let Your Light Shine” to Glorify Jehovah The Watchtower (Study), 6/2018

    Why We “Keep Bearing Much Fruit”

    Preaching and Teaching​—Essential to Making Disciples Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 4/2018

    Can You Look Beyond Outward Appearances? The Watchtower (Study), 6/2017

    Find Delight in Preaching the Good News Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 6/2017

    Make Wise Use of Bible Literature Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 2/2017

    Spread the Good News of Undeserved Kindness The Watchtower (Study), 7/2016

    “Go, . . . and Make Disciples of People of All the Nations” The Watchtower (Study), 5/2016

    Is Your Ministry Like the Dew? The Watchtower (Study), 4/2016

    Working Together With God​—A Cause for Rejoicing The Watchtower (Study), 1/2016

    One Hundred Years Under Kingdom Rulership! The Watchtower, 11/15/2015

    Make the Best Use of Your Time in the Ministry Kingdom Ministry, 4/2015

    Loyally Supporting Christ’s Brothers The Watchtower, 3/15/2015

    Maintain Your Zeal for the Ministry The Watchtower, 2/15/2015

    Jehovah Guides Our Global Teaching Work

    Ministers of the Good News Organized, chap. 8

    Seize Your Opportunities to Spread the Kingdom Message! Kingdom Ministry, 10/2014

    “You Will Be Witnesses of Me” The Watchtower, 7/15/2014

    How to Help Those Who Have Difficulty Reading Kingdom Ministry, 6/2014

    ‘My Food Is to Do God’s Will’ The Watchtower, 5/15/2014

    Be More Than a Silent Partner Kingdom Ministry, 1/2014

    People Who Preach​—Ministers Offer Themselves Willingly God’s Kingdom Rules!, chap. 6

    Methods of Preaching​—Using Every Means to Reach People God’s Kingdom Rules!, chap. 7

    Tools for Preaching​—Producing Literature for the Worldwide Field God’s Kingdom Rules!, chap. 8

    Results of Preaching​—“The Fields . . . Are White for Harvesting” God’s Kingdom Rules!, chap. 9

    Question Box: What should we remember about cell phone use while at meetings or in the ministry? Kingdom Ministry, 4/2013

    Must You Stop? Kingdom Ministry, 2/2013

    Would You Benefit From Having a Personal Territory? Kingdom Ministry, 1/2013

    Help People to Listen to God Kingdom Ministry, 7/2012

    Twelve Reasons for Preaching Kingdom Ministry, 6/2012

    Exercise Caution While in the Ministry Kingdom Ministry, 5/2012

    Help People to “Awake From Sleep” The Watchtower, 3/15/2012

    Learn Watchfulness From Jesus’ Apostles The Watchtower, 1/15/2012

    How Is Our Kingdom-Preaching Work Organized? Jehovah’s Will, lesson 12

    Highlights of the Past Year (§ New Arrangement for Auxiliary Pioneering) 2012 Yearbook

    “How Much Time Should I Count?” Kingdom Ministry, 6/2011

    How Can You Endure in the Ministry? The Watchtower, 3/15/2009

    “To the Most Distant Part of the Earth” Bearing Witness, chap. 28

    “Rightly Disposed” Ones Are Responding

    “A Witness to All the Nations” The Watchtower, 2/1/2006

    “Proclaim This, You People, Among the Nations” Jehovah’s Day, chap. 13

    ‘Go and Make Disciples’ The Watchtower, 7/1/2004

    “Into All the Earth Their Sound Went Out”

    How Should We View People as Jehovah’s Day Approaches? The Watchtower, 7/15/2003

    The Bible’s Viewpoint: Should Christians Preach to Others? Awake!, 6/8/2002

    Does Your Congregation Have a Large Territory? Kingdom Ministry, 5/2002

    God Welcomes All the Nations The Watchtower, 4/1/2002

    The Message We Must Proclaim Ministry School

    The Blessings of the Good News

    Press On in the Harvest Work!

    Who Are God’s Ministers Today? The Watchtower, 11/15/2000

    Sowing Seeds of Kingdom Truth

    “Desirable Things” Are Filling Jehovah’s House The Watchtower, 1/15/2000

    Focus on Teaching the Truth (Teaching Toolbox)

    Teaching the Truth The Watchtower (Study), 10/2018

    Improving Our Skills in the Ministry​—Navigating JW.ORG Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 8/2018

    Preaching and Teaching​—Essential to Making Disciples Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 4/2018

    Skillfully Use the Tools in Our Teaching Toolbox Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 4/2018

    Urgency

    “The End Is Now Upon You” Pure Worship, chap. 6

    “I Have Appointed You as a Watchman” Pure Worship, chap. 11

    “Put a Mark on the Foreheads” Pure Worship, chap. 16

    How to Improve

    See also the brochure:

    Teaching

    Improving Our Skills in the Ministry​—Using Questions Effectively Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 2/2018

    Improving Our Skills in the Ministry​—Contacting Everyone in Our Territory Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 12/2017

    Improving Our Skills in the Ministry​—Reaching the Heart With “Keep Yourselves in God’s Love” Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 12/2016

    Improving Our Skills in the Ministry​—Encouraging Interested Ones to Attend Meetings Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 9/2016

    Improving Our Skills in the Ministry​—Helping Bible Students to Progress to Dedication and Baptism Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 8/2016

    Improving Our Skills in the Ministry​—Using Videos to Teach Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 6/2016

    Improving Our Skills in the Ministry​—Building Your Own Magazine Presentation Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 3/2016

    Improving Our Skills in the Ministry​—Laying the Groundwork for a Return Visit Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 1/2016

    Use Features of the Bible Teach Book Effectively

    Improving Our Skills in the Ministry​—Training Bible Students to Develop Good Study Habits Kingdom Ministry, 10/2015

    Improving Our Skills in the Ministry​—Witnessing in Business Territory Kingdom Ministry, 9/2015

    Improving Our Skills in the Ministry​—Training New Ones Kingdom Ministry, 8/2015

    Our Teaching Toolbox Kingdom Ministry, 7/2015

    Improving Our Skills in the Ministry​—Starting a Doorstep Bible Study Using the Good News From God! Brochure Kingdom Ministry, 6/2015

    Learning From More Experienced Publishers Kingdom Ministry, 6/2015

    Improving Our Skills in the Ministry​—Witnessing to Someone Who Speaks Another Language Kingdom Ministry, 5/2015

    Improving Our Skills in the Ministry​—Witnessing Through an Intercom Kingdom Ministry, 2/2015

    Keep Progressing as a Minister Kingdom Ministry, 1/2015

    Improving Our Skills in the Ministry​—Responding to an Irate Householder Kingdom Ministry, 1/2015

    Improving Our Skills in the Ministry​—Demonstrating a Bible Study by Using the Bible Teach Book Kingdom Ministry, 12/2014

    Improving Our Skills in the Ministry​—Showing Personal Interest Kingdom Ministry, 11/2014

    Improving Our Skills in the Ministry​—Laying the Groundwork for a Return Visit Kingdom Ministry, 9/2014

    Use the Word of God​—It Is Alive! The Watchtower, 8/15/2014

    Improving Our Skills in the Ministry​—Confidently Speaking Up About the Kingdom Kingdom Ministry, 8/2014

    Improving Our Skills in the Ministry​—Initiating a Conversation in Order to Witness Informally Kingdom Ministry, 7/2014

    Improving Our Skills in the Ministry​—Preparing Our Opening Words Kingdom Ministry, 5/2014

    Improving Our Skills in the Ministry​—Being a Helpful Companion Kingdom Ministry, 4/2014

    Improving Our Skills in the Ministry​—Responding to Potential Conversation Stoppers Kingdom Ministry, 3/2014

    Improving Our Skills in the Ministry​—Making a Record of the Interest Kingdom Ministry, 2/2014

    Fulfill Your Role as an Evangelizer The Watchtower, 5/15/2013

    “Continue Applying Yourself . . . to Teaching” The Watchtower, 7/15/2010

    Pay Attention to Your “Art of Teaching” The Watchtower, 1/15/2008

    Becoming Progressive and Adaptable Ministers The Watchtower, 12/1/2005

    Trained to Give a Thorough Witness The Watchtower, 1/1/2005

    Help Others to Accept the Kingdom Message

    Preach to Make Disciples

    Is Your Teaching Effective? The Watchtower, 7/1/2002

    Completely Equipped as Teachers of God’s Word The Watchtower, 2/15/2002

    How to Improve Conversation Skills Ministry School

    Know How You Ought to Answer Ministry School

    House-to-House Ministry

    Good Doorstep Manners Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 7/2017

    If a Child Answers the Door Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 9/2016

    Follow the Golden Rule in Your Ministry

    “I’ll Take Your Literature if You Take Mine” Kingdom Ministry, 9/2013

    Our Readers Ask: Why Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Preach From House to House? The Watchtower, 6/1/2012

    Are You Using These Brochures? Kingdom Ministry, 1/2012

    How to Use the Please Follow Up (S-43) Form Kingdom Ministry, 5/2011

    “We Must Obey God as Ruler” (Box: Preaching “From House to House”) Bearing Witness, chap. 5

    Meeting the Challenges of the House-to-House Ministry

    How to Offer the Bible Teach Book Kingdom Ministry, 1/2006

    “Do the Work of an Evangelizer” The Watchtower, 3/15/2004

    Young People Ask: What if I Meet Someone From School? Awake!, 2/22/2002

    “A Conversation With a Neighbor” (Watchtower series)

    Why Commemorate the Death of Jesus? The Watchtower, 4/1/2015

    Why Examine the Bible? The Watchtower, 2/1/2015

    Explaining Our Beliefs About 1914 Kingdom Ministry, 10/2014

    When Did God’s Kingdom Begin Ruling?​—Part 1 The Watchtower, 10/1/2014

    When Did God’s Kingdom Begin Ruling?​—Part 2 The Watchtower, 11/1/2014

    Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Believe in Jesus? The Watchtower, 5/1/2014

    Why Does God Allow Suffering? The Watchtower, 1/1/2014

    A Helpful Series for Our Ministry Kingdom Ministry, 11/2013

    Does God Care About Our Suffering? The Watchtower, 7/1/2013

    Does God Punish People in Hellfire? The Watchtower, 10/1/2012

    Do All Good People Go to Heaven? The Watchtower, 8/1/2012

    Is Jesus God? The Watchtower, 4/1/2012

    What Is the Holy Spirit? The Watchtower, 10/1/2010

    Return Visits and Bible Studies

    Improving Our Skills in the Ministry​—Helping “Rightly Disposed” Ones to Become Disciples Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 12/2018

    Improving Our Skills in the Ministry​—Teaching Our Students to Prepare Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 3/2018

    Improving Our Skills in the Ministry​—Making a Return Visit Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 11/2017

    Train Them to Serve Jehovah Continually Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 9/2017

    Who Are Doing Jehovah’s Will Today?​—How to Use It Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 3/2017

    Listen to God​—How to Use It Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 3/2017

    What Can the Bible Teach Us?​—How to Use It Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 11/2016

    Avoid These Pitfalls When Conducting a Bible Study Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 9/2016

    Do You See the Need to Train Others? The Watchtower (Study), 8/2016

    How to Conduct a Study Using the Good News Brochure Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 1/2016

    Question Box: When is it appropriate to discontinue a Bible study? Kingdom Ministry, 12/2015

    How to Reach the Heart of Those We Teach Kingdom Ministry, 10/2015

    Maintain Focus on Making Disciples Kingdom Ministry, 7/2015

    Conducting Effective Bible Studies Kingdom Ministry, 12/2014

    Prompt Follow-Through Needed Kingdom Ministry, 6/2014

    Magazine Routes​—Useful for Starting Bible Studies Kingdom Ministry, 1/2014

    Use Videos in Your Teaching Kingdom Ministry, 5/2013

    How to Use Who Are Doing Jehovah’s Will Today? Kingdom Ministry, 3/2013

    How to Use Good News From God! Kingdom Ministry, 3/2013

    Do Not Limit Yourself​—Overcoming Feelings of Inadequacy Kingdom Ministry, 11/2012

    Do Not Limit Yourself​—Dealing With a Busy Schedule Kingdom Ministry, 11/2012

    Five Ways to Find a Bible Study Kingdom Ministry, 10/2012

    Help Men to Progress Spiritually The Watchtower, 11/15/2011

    Question Box: Should prayer be offered at a doorstep Bible study? Kingdom Ministry, 9/2011

    Question Box: How long should we study with a progressive Bible student? Kingdom Ministry, 4/2011

    Highlights of the Past Year (§ Doing More to Offer Bible Studies) 2010 Yearbook

    How to Use the “God’s Love” Book to Conduct Bible Studies Kingdom Ministry, 3/2009

    Preparation​—A Key to Effective Return Visits Kingdom Ministry, 7/2008

    Imitate the Great Teacher When Using the Bible Teach Book Kingdom Ministry, 2/2007

    Call Back on All Who Show a Measure of Interest Kingdom Ministry, 12/2006

    Conduct Progressive Doorstep and Telephone Bible Studies Kingdom Ministry, 4/2006

    How to Start Studies in the Bible Teach Book Kingdom Ministry, 1/2006

    Conducting Progressive Bible Studies Kingdom Ministry, 9/2005

    Cultivate Interest With a Magazine Route Kingdom Ministry, 5/2005

    Is the Truth Bearing Fruit in Those You Teach? The Watchtower, 2/1/2005

    Part 1​—Conducting Progressive Bible Studies (What Is a Bible Study?) Kingdom Ministry, 7/2004

    Part 2​—Conducting Progressive Bible Studies (Preparing to Conduct the Study) Kingdom Ministry, 8/2004

    Part 3​—Conducting Progressive Bible Studies (Effective Use of the Scriptures) Kingdom Ministry, 11/2004

    Part 4​—Conducting Progressive Bible Studies (Training Students to Prepare) Kingdom Ministry, 12/2004

    Part 5​—Conducting Progressive Bible Studies (Determining How Much Material to Cover) Kingdom Ministry, 1/2005

    Part 6​—Conducting Progressive Bible Studies (When a Student Raises a Question) Kingdom Ministry, 2/2005

    ‘Teach Them to Observe All the Things I Have Commanded You’ The Watchtower, 7/1/2004

    “Fully Accomplish Your Ministry” The Watchtower, 3/15/2004

    ‘Save Yourself and Those Who Listen to You’ The Watchtower, 6/1/2000

    Various Forms of Witnessing

    Question Box: Should publishers make extensive use of the Internet to witness to or to study with strangers living in another country? Kingdom Ministry, 7/2015

    Methods of Preaching the Good News Organized, chap. 9

    Use Tracts to Spread the Good News Kingdom Ministry, 10/2012

    Could You Share in Evening Witnessing? Kingdom Ministry, 10/2012

    Before Preaching, You May Need to Search Kingdom Ministry, 7/2012

    Question Box: Who should fill out coupons and Internet requests? Kingdom Ministry, 11/2011

    Meet the Challenge of Witnessing to Men Kingdom Ministry, 8/2009

    “Bear Thorough Witness”​—By Apartment Witnessing Kingdom Ministry, 12/2008

    Informal Witnessing

    Improving Our Skills in the Ministry​—Starting Conversations That Can Lead to a Witness Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 9/2018

    You Can Witness Informally! Kingdom Ministry, 8/2010

    Informal Witnessing in Mexico’s English-Speaking Field The Watchtower, 4/15/2004

    Public Witnessing

    How to Witness Using a Literature Display Kingdom Ministry, 4/2015

    An Exciting and Fresh Approach to Public Witnessing Kingdom Ministry, 11/2014

    Prompt Follow-Through Needed Kingdom Ministry, 6/2014

    New Initiatives for Public Witnessing Kingdom Ministry, 7/2013

    Business Territory

    Witness in Business Territory With Confidence Kingdom Ministry, 3/2012

    Witnessing in School

    How Can I Defend My Belief in God? Young People Ask, Volume 2, chap. 36

    She Shared Her Beliefs With Her Classmates The Watchtower, 10/1/2004

    Youths​—Jehovah Will Not Forget Your Work! The Watchtower, 4/15/2003

    Young People Ask: How Can I Preach to My Schoolmates? Awake!, 3/22/2002

    Witnessing to Family Members

    Imitate Their Faith: She Survived the Sword of Grief The Watchtower, 5/1/2014

    Reaching the Heart of Unbelieving Relatives The Watchtower, 3/15/2014

    Can You Reach Out to an Unbelieving Mate? Kingdom Ministry, 11/2010

    Witnessing to Relatives​—How? Kingdom Ministry, 12/2004

    Telephone Witnessing and Letter Writing

    A Help for Telephone Witnessing Kingdom Ministry, 1/2010

    Telephone Witnessing Can Be Effective Kingdom Ministry, 10/2009

    Communicating Through Letters Ministry School

    Successful Telephone Witnessing Kingdom Ministry, 2/2001

    Prison Witnessing

    Announcements (§ Providing literature for inmates) Kingdom Ministry, 5/2007

    Question Box: What cautions should we heed when witnessing to prison inmates? Kingdom Ministry, 4/2003

    Nursing Homes

    Remember Those in Nursing Homes Kingdom Ministry, 6/2014

    Witnessing to the Blind

    Help the Blind Learn About Jehovah Kingdom Ministry, 5/2015

    Serving Where the Need Is Greater

    How Can You Adjust to Your New Congregation? The Watchtower (Study), 11/2017

    Can You Help in Your Congregation? The Watchtower (Study), 3/2016

    Ways to Expand Your Ministry Organized, chap. 10

    Can You “Step Over Into Macedonia”? Kingdom Ministry, 8/2011

    Can You Step Over Into Macedonia? The Watchtower, 12/15/2009

    Can You Serve Where the Need for Kingdom Publishers Is Greater? The Watchtower, 4/15/2009

    “Step Over Into Macedonia” Bearing Witness, chap. 16

    When Preaching Is Especially Memorable The Watchtower, 4/15/2003

    Can You Serve Where There Is a Greater Need? Kingdom Ministry, 7/2001

    “They Offered Themselves Willingly” (Watchtower series)

    They Offered Themselves Willingly​—In Myanmar The Watchtower (Study), 7/2018

    They Offered Themselves Willingly​—In Madagascar The Watchtower (Study), 1/2018

    They Offered Themselves Willingly​—In Turkey The Watchtower (Study), 7/2017

    They Offered Themselves Willingly The Watchtower (Study), 1/2017

    They Offered Themselves Willingly​—In Ghana The Watchtower (Study), 7/2016

    They Offered Themselves Willingly​—In Oceania The Watchtower (Study), 1/2016

    They Offered Themselves Willingly​—In Russia The Watchtower, 7/15/2015

    They Offered Themselves Willingly​—In New York The Watchtower, 1/15/2015

    They Offered Themselves Willingly​—In Taiwan The Watchtower, 10/15/2014

    They Offered Themselves Willingly​—In Micronesia The Watchtower, 7/15/2014

    They Offered Themselves Willingly​—In West Africa The Watchtower, 1/15/2014

    They Offered Themselves Willingly​—In the Philippines The Watchtower, 10/15/2013

    They Offered Themselves Willingly​—In Mexico The Watchtower, 4/15/2013

    They Offered Themselves Willingly​—In Norway The Watchtower, 1/15/2013

    They Offered Themselves Willingly​—In Brazil The Watchtower, 10/15/2012

    They Offered Themselves Willingly​—In Ecuador The Watchtower, 7/15/2012

    Foreign Languages

    Cooperating to Preach in Multilingual Territory Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 11/2018

    Maintain Your Spiritual Health While Serving in a Foreign Field The Watchtower (Study), 10/2016

    What I Chose as a Child The Watchtower, 1/15/2014

    Highlights of the Past Year (§ ‘God Wants the Deaf to Know Him’) 2011 Yearbook

    Developing the Foreign-Language Field Kingdom Ministry, 11/2009

    Serving With a Foreign-Language Congregation The Watchtower, 3/15/2006

    People “out of All the Languages” Hear the Good News (§ Rising to the Challenge) The Watchtower, 12/1/2005

    Serving a Unique Language Group in Korea The Watchtower, 6/15/2003

    Translation Supports the Preaching Work

    Breaking the Language Barrier​—A Look Behind the Scenes

    “Let the Many Islands Rejoice” The Watchtower, 8/15/2015

    Tools for Preaching​—Producing Literature for the Worldwide Field God’s Kingdom Rules!, chap. 8

    The Simplified Watchtower​—Why Introduced? The Watchtower, 12/15/2012

    How Is Our Literature Written and Translated? Jehovah’s Will, lesson 23

    Good News in 500 Languages The Watchtower, 11/1/2009

    Highlights of the Past Year (§ Translations That Fill a Need) 2009 Yearbook

    “The Silver Is Mine, and the Gold Is Mine” The Watchtower, 11/1/2007

    Mexico’s Indigenous Peoples Hear the Good News The Watchtower, 8/15/2004

    A Time for Rejoicing in the Balkans The Watchtower, 10/15/2002

    A Far-Reaching Educational Program (§ Why in Their Own Languages) Awake!, 12/22/2000

    Views and Beliefs

    See also the brochure:

    Education

    A Conversation With a Neighbor​—Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Believe in Jesus? The Watchtower, 5/1/2014

    Our Readers Ask: Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Accept Medical Treatment? The Watchtower, 2/1/2011

    “There Had Occurred No Little Dissension” (Box: ‘Jehovah’s Witnesses Build Their Beliefs on the Bible’) Bearing Witness, chap. 13

    Our Readers Ask: Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Believe That They Are the Only Ones Who Will Be Saved? The Watchtower, 11/1/2008

    Questions From Readers: Should a Christian avoid beverages and foods that contain caffeine? The Watchtower, 4/15/2007

    Questions From Readers: How should Christians view the use of birthstones? The Watchtower, 11/15/2003

    Questions From Readers: Is it wrong to bet if only small amounts of money are involved? The Watchtower, 11/1/2002

    Christians Worship With Spirit and Truth The Watchtower, 7/15/2002

    The Bible’s Viewpoint: Should Christians Expect Divine Protection? Awake!, 4/8/2002

    Questions From Readers: Is it proper to give to others copies of computer software programs? The Watchtower, 2/15/2001

    Values

    What Makes Life Worthwhile? The Watchtower, 4/15/2008

    Anchored by Timeless Values The Watchtower, 6/15/2007

    Benefit by Pursuing Spiritual Values

    Learn and Teach Christian Morality The Watchtower, 6/15/2002

    The Golden Rule​—It Is Practical

    Use of Alcohol

    The Bible’s Viewpoint: Alcohol Awake!, 8/2013

    Questions From Readers: Why do Jehovah’s Witnesses avoid sharing in toasts? The Watchtower, 2/15/2007

    Maintain a Balanced View of the Use of Alcohol The Watchtower, 12/1/2004

    Interfaith

    Our Readers Ask: How Do Jehovah’s Witnesses View Interfaith? The Watchtower, 6/1/2010

    Questions From Readers: Is it interfaith to purchase a religious building for use as a Kingdom Hall? The Watchtower, 10/15/2002

    Clarification of Our Beliefs

    Walking in the Path of Increasing Light The Watchtower, 2/15/2006

    ‘O God, Send Out Your Light’ The Watchtower, 3/15/2000

    Anointed

    “Look! I Am With You All the Days”

    Feeding Many Through the Hands of a Few

    “Who Really Is the Faithful and Discreet Slave?”

    Questions From Readers: When does the calling of Christians to a heavenly hope cease? The Watchtower, 5/1/2007

    Babylon the Great

    Why 1919? Pure Worship, teaching box 9B

    They Broke Free From False Religion

    Questions From Readers: When were God’s people held captive by Babylon the Great? The Watchtower (Study), 3/2016

    Covenants

    Have Unshakable Faith in the Kingdom The Watchtower, 10/15/2014

    Death and Resurrection

    Questions From Readers: Did Jesus mean that those resurrected to earth would not marry? (Luke 20:34-36) The Watchtower, 8/15/2014

    Questions From Readers: Is there any hope of a resurrection for a baby that dies in the womb? The Watchtower, 4/15/2009

    “The First Resurrection”​—Now Under Way! (§ Now Under Way?) The Watchtower, 1/1/2007

    Domestics

    “Who Really Is the Faithful and Discreet Slave?” The Watchtower, 7/15/2013

    Evil Slave

    “Who Really Is the Faithful and Discreet Slave?” The Watchtower, 7/15/2013

    Ezekiel’s Temple Vision (Ezekiel 40-48)

    “Describe the Temple” Pure Worship, chap. 13

    Different Temples, Different Lessons Pure Worship, teaching box 13A

    “This Is the Law of the Temple” Pure Worship, chap. 14

    Lessons From Ezekiel’s Temple Vision Pure Worship, teaching box 14A

    Summary of Clarifications Pure Worship

    Faithful and Discreet Slave

    “Who Really Is the Faithful and Discreet Slave?”

    Four Faces of the Living Creatures (Ezekiel 1, 10)

    Who Are “the Living Creatures With Four Faces”? Pure Worship, chap. 4

    Summary of Clarifications Pure Worship

    Generation

    Holy Spirit’s Role in the Outworking of Jehovah’s Purpose The Watchtower, 4/15/2010 ¶13-14

    Christ’s Presence​—What Does It Mean to You? The Watchtower, 2/15/2008

    Gog of Magog

    “I Am Against You, O Gog” Pure Worship, chap. 17

    Summary of Clarifications Pure Worship

    Questions From Readers: Who is Gog of Magog mentioned in the book of Ezekiel? The Watchtower, 5/15/2015

    Great Crowd and Other Sheep

    Questions From Readers: Where in the temple does the “great crowd” render sacred service? (Rev. 7:9-15) The Watchtower, 5/1/2002

    Great Tribulation and Armageddon

    “Tell Us, When Will These Things Be?” The Watchtower, 7/15/2013

    Inspecting and Cleansing the Temple

    “Look! I Am With You All the Days” The Watchtower, 7/15/2013

    IUDs (Intrauterine Devices)

    Questions From Readers: Might married Christians view the IUD (intrauterine device) as a form of birth control that is compatible with the Scriptures? The Watchtower (Study), 12/2017

    Jesus’ Illustrations

    “Look! I Am With You All the Days”

    Feeding Many Through the Hands of a Few

    “Who Really Is the Faithful and Discreet Slave?”

    “The Righteous Ones Will Shine as Brightly as the Sun” The Watchtower, 3/15/2010

    You Do Not Know Where It Will Have Success!

    Man With Secretary’s Inkhorn

    “Put a Mark on the Foreheads” Pure Worship, chap. 16

    Summary of Clarifications Pure Worship

    Questions From Readers: Whom do the man with the secretary’s inkhorn and the six men with smashing weapons described in Ezekiel’s vision symbolize? The Watchtower (Study), 6/2016

    Messiah

    Questions From Readers: In ancient Israel, was the line leading to the Messiah tied to the right of the firstborn? The Watchtower (Study), 12/2017

    Questions From Readers: What basis did first-century Jews have for being “in expectation” of the Messiah? The Watchtower, 2/15/2014

    New World

    Questions From Readers: In what sense was the apostle Paul “caught away to the third heaven” and “into paradise”?​—2 Cor. 12:2-4. The Watchtower (Study), 12/2018

    Paradise Paul Saw in Vision

    Questions From Readers: In what sense was the apostle Paul “caught away to the third heaven” and “into paradise”?​—2 Cor. 12:2-4. The Watchtower (Study), 12/2018

    Work to Enhance the Spiritual Paradise The Watchtower, 7/15/2015

    Prophetic Patterns

    The Prostitute Sisters Pure Worship, teaching box 15A

    Is Christendom the Antitypical Jerusalem? Pure Worship, teaching box 16A

    Summary of Clarifications Pure Worship

    “This Is the Way You Approved” The Watchtower, 3/15/2015

    Questions From Readers: Why have our publications seldom mentioned types and antitypes in recent years? The Watchtower, 3/15/2015

    Ransom

    God Recommends His Love to Us The Watchtower, 6/15/2011

    Reinstatement

    Questions From Readers: How can the congregation express its joy when an announcement is made that someone has been reinstated? The Watchtower (Study), 5/2016

    Revised Wording in New World Translation

    Questions From Readers: In the 2013 revision of the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures, Psalm 144:12-15 applies to God’s people. The previous rendering applied this to the wicked foreigners, who are mentioned in verse 11. Why was the wording adjusted? The Watchtower (Study), 4/2018

    Sanctity of Blood

    Questions From Readers: How do Witnesses view medical procedures using one’s own blood? The Watchtower, 10/15/2000

    Questions From Readers: May Witnesses accept any medical products derived from blood? The Watchtower, 6/15/2000

    Sheep and Goats

    “Tell Us, When Will These Things Be?” (§ When Does Jesus Judge the Sheep and the Goats?) The Watchtower, 7/15/2013

    Talents

    Learn From the Illustration of the Talents The Watchtower, 3/15/2015

    Temptation of Jesus

    Questions From Readers: Did Satan physically take Jesus to the temple when tempting him? The Watchtower (Study), 3/2016

    Ten Virgins

    Will You “Keep on the Watch”? The Watchtower, 3/15/2015

    Transfiguration

    Foregleams of God’s Kingdom Become a Reality The Watchtower, 1/15/2005 ¶6-7

    Two Sticks (Ezekiel 37:15-28)

    “I Will Make Them One Nation” Pure Worship, chap. 12

    Summary of Clarifications Pure Worship

    Questions From Readers: What is the meaning of the joining together of the two sticks described in Ezekiel chapter 37? The Watchtower (Study), 7/2016

    Two Witnesses (Revelation 11)

    “Dry Bones” and “Two Witnesses”​—How Do They Relate? Pure Worship, teaching box 10B

    Questions From Readers: Who are the two witnesses mentioned in Revelation chapter 11? The Watchtower, 11/15/2014

    Uncleanness and Loose Conduct

    Questions From Readers: Can one be disfellowshipped for uncleanness? The Watchtower, 7/15/2006

    Valley of Dry Bones (Ezekiel 37:1-14)

    “You Will Come to Life” Pure Worship, chap. 10

    “Dry Bones” and “Two Witnesses”​—How Do They Relate? Pure Worship, teaching box 10B

    Summary of Clarifications Pure Worship

    Questions From Readers: When were God’s people held captive by Babylon the Great? The Watchtower (Study), 3/2016

    Weeping and Gnashing of Teeth

    “Look! I Am With You All the Days” The Watchtower, 7/15/2013

    Wheat and Weeds

    “Look! I Am With You All the Days” The Watchtower, 7/15/2013

    Worship With “Spirit and Truth” (John 4:24)

    Questions From Readers: What does it mean to worship Jehovah “with spirit”? The Watchtower, 9/15/2001

    Christians Worship With Spirit and Truth The Watchtower, 7/15/2002

    Dealings With Superior Authorities

    Why Respect Authority? (§ Respect for Government Officials) Remain in God’s Love, chap. 4

    Nothing Could Stop Them Learn From the Bible, lesson 95

    Questions From Readers: What can help Christians determine whether it is appropriate to give gifts or tips to government employees? The Watchtower (Study), 5/2016

    Questions From Readers: If the government does not allow illegal aliens to marry, may they sign a Declaration Pledging Faithfulness to qualify for baptism? The Watchtower, 12/15/2012

    The Bible’s Viewpoint: What About Honorary Titles? Awake!, 9/2008

    Why Respect Authority? (§ Respect for Secular Authority) “God’s Love,” chap. 4

    Whom Do You Obey​—God or Men? The Watchtower, 12/15/2005

    Questions From Readers: Could tipping a government employee be viewed as bribery? The Watchtower, 4/1/2005

    ‘If You Are Impressed Into Service’ The Watchtower, 2/15/2005

    How to Know Whom to Obey Teacher, chap. 28

    “Salvation Belongs to Jehovah” The Watchtower, 9/15/2002

    To Whom Should You Be Loyal?

    They Keep On Walking in the Truth (§ The Truth and “the Superior Authorities”) The Watchtower, 7/15/2002

    Taxes

    Taxes​—Must You Pay Them? The Watchtower, 9/1/2011

    Is It Really Dishonest? (§ “Caesar’s Things to Caesar”) The Watchtower, 6/1/2010

    Taxes​—Price of a “Civilized Society”?

    Should You Pay Your Taxes?

    Christian Neutrality

    How to Keep Separate From the World (§ Be Loyal to God’s Kingdom) Remain in God’s Love, chap. 5

    Do You Value Life as God Does? (§ Be No Part of Organizations That Do Not Respect Life) Remain in God’s Love, chap. 7

    Endnotes (§ 16 Neutrality) Remain in God’s Love

    “My Kingdom Is No Part of This World” The Watchtower (Study), 6/2018

    From Our Archives: “I Am Reaping Fruit to Jehovah’s Praise” The Watchtower (Study), 8/2016

    Maintain Your Neutrality in a Divided World The Watchtower (Study), 4/2016

    Maintain Your Loyalty to God’s Kingdom The Watchtower, 7/15/2015

    Loyally Supporting God’s Government and No Other God’s Kingdom Rules!, chap. 14

    From Our Archives: They Stood Firm in an “Hour of Test” The Watchtower, 5/15/2013

    Maintaining Our Position as “Temporary Residents” The Watchtower, 12/15/2012

    Our Readers Ask: Did the First-Century Christians Participate in Politics? The Watchtower, 5/1/2012

    What Should Christians Do Today?

    How Do Christian Teachings Affect Communities?

    Sincere Believer and Responsible Citizen​—How to Be Both

    Why Did Jesus Not Get Involved in Politics? The Watchtower, 7/1/2010

    Is War Compatible With Christianity? The Watchtower, 10/1/2009

    Our Readers Ask: Why Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Not Go to War? The Watchtower, 7/1/2008

    How to Keep Separate From the World (§ Remaining Loyal and Neutral) “God’s Love,” chap. 5

    Do You Value Life as God Does? (§ Stay Clear of Bloodguilty Organizations) “God’s Love,” chap. 7

    Flag Salute, Voting, and Civilian Service “God’s Love,” Appendix

    Does Neutrality Hinder Christian Love? The Watchtower, 5/1/2004

    Christian Neutrals in the Last Days The Watchtower, 11/1/2002

    The Bible’s Viewpoint: Does God Approve of Warfare? Awake!, 5/8/2002

    Moral Values That Merit Respect Education

    Courts and Legal Matters

    Defending the Good News Before High Officials The Watchtower (Study), 9/2016

    Kingdom Preachers Take Their Case to Court God’s Kingdom Rules!, chap. 13

    Fighting for Freedom to Worship God’s Kingdom Rules!, chap. 15

    European Court Upholds the Right to Conscientious Objection The Watchtower, 11/1/2012

    Highlights of the Past Year (§ Legal Report) 2012 Yearbook

    A Lengthy Legal Struggle Ends in Victory! The Watchtower, 7/15/2011

    Highlights of the Past Year (§ “Haled Before Governors and Kings . . . for a Witness”) 2011 Yearbook

    Highlights of the Past Year (§ ‘It Will Turn Out for a Witness’) 2010 Yearbook

    “Hear My Defense” Bearing Witness, chap. 23

    “Be of Good Courage!” Bearing Witness, chap. 24

    “I Appeal to Caesar!” Bearing Witness, chap. 25

    Victims of Violence Vindicated The Watchtower, 3/1/2008

    Highlights of the Past Year (§ Legally Establishing the Good News) 2008 Yearbook

    Victory at the European Court of Human Rights The Watchtower, 5/15/2007

    European Court Upholds a Mother’s Rights Awake!, 11/22/2004

    Questions From Readers: May a Christian swear on the Bible to tell the whole truth in court? The Watchtower, 1/15/2003

    Supreme Court Rules for Freedom of Speech Awake!, 1/8/2003

    Religious Persecution in Georgia​—How Much Longer? Awake!, 1/22/2002

    Disaster Readiness and Relief

    See also Satan’s System of ThingsEnvironmental IssuesNatural Disasters

    Preparation

    When Disaster Strikes​—Steps That Can Save Lives Awake!, No. 5 2017

    Is God Responsible? (Box: Are You Equipped to Flee?) Awake!, 9/2007

    Living in the Shadow of a Slumbering Giant (Box: Be Prepared!) Awake!, 2/2007

    Are You Prepared for a Natural Disaster? Kingdom Ministry, 1/2007

    Earthquake! Awake!, 9/8/2000

    Providing Help

    The Ministry of Relief God’s Kingdom Rules!, chap. 20

    How Do We Help Our Brothers in Distress? Jehovah’s Will, lesson 18

    How Can We Help? Kingdom Ministry, 11/2005

    Question Box: ‘How can I make contributions to benefit needy brothers in other lands?’ Kingdom Ministry, 1/2005

    Giving That Pleases God (§ What About Organized Relief?) The Watchtower, 6/1/2003

    Give Comfort to Those Who Grieve The Watchtower, 5/1/2003

    Love in Action​—A Marathon Relief Effort Awake!, 11/22/2002

    “Come to Me, . . . and I Will Refresh You”: “Let Us Work What Is Good Toward All” The Watchtower, 7/15/2002

    Volunteers at Work

    Volunteer Work With Lasting Benefits

    A Worldwide Association Caring for One Another The Watchtower, 4/15/2001

    Reports and Experiences

    “We Were Touched to See Such Love” Awake!, No. 1 2017

    Highlights of the Past Year (§ A Great Earthquake in Japan) 2012 Yearbook

    The 2011 Japan Tsunami​—Survivors Tell Their Stories Awake!, 12/2011

    Earthquake in Haiti​—Faith and Love in Action Awake!, 12/2010

    Myanmar’s Cyclone Victims Found Relief The Watchtower, 3/1/2009

    A Love More Powerful Than a Hurricane! Awake!, 8/2008

    Disaster Strikes the Solomon Islands The Watchtower, 5/1/2008

    Heeding the Warnings Made a Difference Awake!, 6/2006

    Something No Storm Could Wash Away Awake!, 8/8/2003

    Coping With the Aftermath Awake!, 3/22/2002

    A United Brotherhood Unshaken Awake!, 10/22/2001

    After the Storms​—Relief Work in France Awake!, 6/22/2000

    Contributions and Use of Funds

    “A Gift in Hand for Jehovah” Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 11/2018

    Why Give to the One Who Has Everything? The Watchtower (Study), 1/2018

    “The Generous Person Will Be Blessed” The Watchtower (Study), 11/2017

    Seeking Riches That Are True The Watchtower (Study), 7/2017

    “The Work Is Great” The Watchtower (Study), 11/2016

    Show Appreciation for Jehovah’s Generosity The Watchtower, 11/15/2015

    What We Can Learn From Joanna The Watchtower, 8/15/2015

    Supporting Kingdom Activity Locally and Worldwide Organized, chap. 12

    Jehovah Richly Blesses a Willing Spirit The Watchtower, 12/15/2014

    How Kingdom Activities Are Financed God’s Kingdom Rules!, chap. 18

    How We Can Help to Meet the Needs of Others The Watchtower, 11/15/2013

    Their Surplus Offset a Deficiency The Watchtower, 11/15/2012

    How Is Our Worldwide Work Financed? Jehovah’s Will, lesson 24

    Do You Find Joy in “the Privilege of Kindly Giving”? The Watchtower, 11/15/2011

    Our Readers Ask: How Much Should I Donate? The Watchtower, 8/1/2009

    Make Good Use of Our Publications Kingdom Ministry, 5/2009

    “The Silver Is Mine, and the Gold Is Mine” The Watchtower, 11/1/2007

    Contributions That Warm God’s Heart The Watchtower, 11/1/2005

    Question Box: ‘How can I make contributions to benefit needy brothers in other lands?’ Kingdom Ministry, 1/2005

    Paul Organizes Relief Contributions for the Holy Ones The Watchtower, 3/15/2001

    Audio and Video Publications

    Questions From Readers: Why is it not permissible to post publications of Jehovah’s Witnesses on a personal website or on social media? The Watchtower (Study), 4/2018

    Audio Recordings​—How to Use Them Kingdom Ministry, 11/2015

    From Our Archives: A 100-Year-Old Epic of Faith The Watchtower, 2/15/2014

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