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Sorted by most occurrences Sorted by most occurrences Sorted by date, newest first Sorted by date, oldest first How the Governing Body Is Organized (16 occurrences) How the Governing Body Is Organized w08 5/15 p. 29 - The Watchtower—2008 Highlights of the Past Year (16 occurrences) Hence, at the direction of the Governing Body, a group of qualified brothers appointed to serve as instructors received training in a program called Course in Improved English Comprehension. yb04 pp. 6-30 - Yearbook—2004 The Early Christians and the Mosaic Law (16 occurrences) Thus, arrangements were made for Paul and a few others to go to Jerusalem and ask the Christian governing body to resolve the issue once and for all.—Acts 15:1, 2, 24. w03 3/15 pp. 20-25 - The Watchtower—2003 Highlights of the Past Year (16 occurrences) Members of the Governing Body spoke at each of these conventions, often doing so through interpreters. yb99 pp. 6-30 - Yearbook—1999 Poland (16 occurrences) And as in the first century, so in modern times, when the congregations applied directions from the governing body, “the congregations continued to be made firm in the faith and to increase in number from day to day.”—Acts 16:5. yb94 pp. 170-252 - Yearbook—1994 Organizing for Further Expansion (16 occurrences) Then, to give better supervision to the Kingdom work worldwide, the Governing Body established its six committees and appointed branch committees in 1976. yb93 pp. 253-255 - Yearbook—1993 Declaring the Good News Without Letup (1942-1975) (16 occurrences) In time, he was giving talks before large convention audiences and even serving as a member of the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses. jv chap. 8 pp. 90-107 - Proclaimers (jv) How Is It All Financed? (16 occurrences) That is still the position taken by the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses.a jv chap. 21 pp. 340-351 - Proclaimers (jv) Jehovah’s Witnesses—1992 Yearbook Report (16 occurrences) To assist in keeping the door open, the Legal Department in Brooklyn, with its staff of some 40 brothers and sisters, works under the direction of the Governing Body to care for necessary legal matters. yb92 pp. 3-32 - Yearbook—1992 1989 Yearbook of Jehovah’s Witnesses (16 occurrences) Three members of the Governing Body, Brothers Jaracz, Klein, and Schroeder, participated in the program attended by over 1,600 brothers from the Pittsburgh area. yb89 pp. 3-64 - Yearbook—1989 What Its “Right Condition” Means for Us Today (16 occurrences) Under appropriate subheadings this article discussed “President,” “Diakonos, Servant,” “Qualifications,” “Governing Body,” and “Theocratic Conduct.” w71 12/1 pp. 717-728 - The Watchtower—1971 Proclaiming Good News World Wide (16 occurrences) Its governing body directs the work for the best results and settles differences. w71 2/1 pp. 76-82 - The Watchtower—1971 Examples of Recognizing the Organization (16 occurrences) 1. What Scriptural example do we have of a missionary’s recognizing the organization, and what was the outcome of this? CONSIDER a number of good examples of properly recognizing the theocratic organization and its governing body. w54 9/1 pp. 534-541 - The Watchtower—1954 Our Treasure in Earthen Vessels (15 occurrences) 8. Who made up the initial governing body, and how did this body develop? 8 Jesus had prepared 12 apostles to become an initial governing body, training them as well as others for the ministry. (Luke 8:1; 9:1, 2; 10:1, 2) w99 2/1 pp. 14-19 - The Watchtower—1999 Part 2—Flashes of Light—Great and Small (15 occurrences) Rather, each should have a body of elders, or overseers, assigned by the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses. w95 5/15 pp. 21-26 - The Watchtower—1995 ‘Upon the Watchtower I Am Standing’ (15 occurrences) 6. (a) Explain what took place at a meeting of the first-century governing body. (b) How were the congregations informed of the governing body’s decision, and with what benefit? 6 When the early Christians needed clarifying information on faith and conduct, the first-century governing body also made good use of the Scriptures. w87 3/1 pp. 10-15 - The Watchtower—1987 Organized in Harmony With God’s Own Book (14 occurrences) There was a governing body, that is, a group of men who gave the congregations direction. ws16 November pp. 9-14 - The Watchtower (Simplified)—2016 Rwanda (14 occurrences) The Governing Body, ever alert to the needs of the worldwide field, had earlier assigned missionaries to Rwanda. yb12 pp. 164-255 - Yearbook—2012 Christ Leads His Congregation (14 occurrences) Moreover, our Leader provided direction to the congregation by arranging for qualified men to serve as a governing body.—Acts 1:20, 24-26; 6:1-6; 8:5, 14-17. w02 3/15 pp. 13-18 - The Watchtower—2002 Highlights of the Past Year (14 occurrences) At the conclusion of the morning program, there was a special talk by Gerrit Lösch, a member of the Governing Body, during which the New World Translation of the Christian Greek Scriptures in Hungarian was released. yb01 pp. 6-30 - Yearbook—2001 Rejoice in Jehovah and Be Joyful (14 occurrences) The opening remarks by Theodore Jaracz, a member of the Governing Body, graduate of the seventh class of Gilead, and chairman of the graduation program, highlighted the words of Psalm 32:11: “Rejoice in Jehovah and be joyful, you righteous ones.” w99 6/1 pp. 24-27 - The Watchtower—1999 Japan (14 occurrences) Toward the end of 1994, however, Brother Barry, now a member of the Governing Body, in Brooklyn, was invited to give the dedication talk at the newly built Hyogo Assembly Hall, serving the 52 congregations in the Kobe area. yb98 pp. 66-161 - Yearbook—1998 Questions From Readers (14 occurrences) Was God being partial in choosing for the early governing body men who had the same racial and national background—all being Jews? w95 7/1 p. 31 - The Watchtower—1995 Greece (14 occurrences) The dedication took place on July 16, 1979, and Lyman Swingle represented the Governing Body for the occasion. yb94 pp. 66-115 - Yearbook—1994 Announcement (14 occurrences) Assistance for Governing Body Committees w92 4/15 p. 31 - The Watchtower—1992 1990 Yearbook of Jehovah’s Witnesses (14 occurrences) Nevertheless, our brothers did just that, and all were able to listen attentively to members of the Country Committee of Poland and to Governing Body members. yb90 pp. 3-64 - Yearbook—1990 A New Home for the Gilead Missionary School (14 occurrences) There the students benefited from close association with members of the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses and with other experienced ministers. w89 6/1 pp. 21-23 - The Watchtower—1989 Shepherding God’s Flock in Unity (14 occurrences) Through the years the directors of the Watch Tower Society and other closely associated, spiritually qualified, anointed men have been serving as a governing body for Jehovah’s Witnesses. je pp. 26-27 - Doing God’s Will (je) Questions From Readers (14 occurrences) ◼ How does the holy spirit work along with the modern-day Governing Body in the appointment of elders? w85 8/1 p. 31 - The Watchtower—1985 The Governing Body (14 occurrences) The Governing Body yb78 p. 259 - Yearbook—1978 July (13 occurrences) Brothers traveling on behalf of the governing body shared “the decrees that had been decided on by the apostles and the elders who were in Jerusalem.” (Acts 16:4) es18 pp. 67-77 - Examining the Scriptures—2018 How Does Jehovah Direct His Organization? (13 occurrences) The matter was referred to the apostles and older men at Jerusalem, who served as a central governing body. wt chap. 14 pp. 128-135 - Worship God (wt) Blood (13 occurrences) The visible governing body of the first-century Christian congregation, including the apostles, the secondary foundations of the temple of God, ruled on the matter of blood. (Rev. 21:14) ad pp. 243-245 - Aid (ad) Governing Body (12 occurrences) GOVERNING BODY dx86-24 - Index 1986-2024 “Remember Those Who Are Taking the Lead Among You” (12 occurrences) From Pentecost 33 C.E. onward, the faithful apostles of the Lord Jesus Christ fulfilled this role as a governing body that took the lead in providing direction for the newly founded Christian congregation. (Acts 6:2-4) od chap. 3 pp. 17-23 - Organized (od) Samoa (12 occurrences) Despite that, in 1953, Theodore Jaracz, who then served at the Australia branch office and who is now a member of the Governing Body, quietly entered Samoa to encourage the congregation. yb09 pp. 66-141 - Yearbook—2009 Highlights of the Past Year (12 occurrences) In view of these and other factors, the Governing Body has directed that Bible translation receive greater attention. yb06 pp. 6-30 - Yearbook—2006 New Members of the Governing Body (12 occurrences) New Members of the Governing Body w06 3/15 p. 26 - The Watchtower—2006 Argentina (12 occurrences) In the same year that the branch was dedicated, the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses decided that The Watchtower and Awake! should be printed locally. yb01 pp. 148-223 - Yearbook—2001 Keep in Step With Jehovah’s Organization (12 occurrences) 19 In 1975 an arrangement went into effect for committees of the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses to oversee the worldwide activities of God’s organization. w01 1/15 pp. 17-21 - The Watchtower—2001 12345
Hence, at the direction of the Governing Body, a group of qualified brothers appointed to serve as instructors received training in a program called Course in Improved English Comprehension.
Thus, arrangements were made for Paul and a few others to go to Jerusalem and ask the Christian governing body to resolve the issue once and for all.—Acts 15:1, 2, 24.
Members of the Governing Body spoke at each of these conventions, often doing so through interpreters.
And as in the first century, so in modern times, when the congregations applied directions from the governing body, “the congregations continued to be made firm in the faith and to increase in number from day to day.”—Acts 16:5.
Then, to give better supervision to the Kingdom work worldwide, the Governing Body established its six committees and appointed branch committees in 1976.
In time, he was giving talks before large convention audiences and even serving as a member of the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
To assist in keeping the door open, the Legal Department in Brooklyn, with its staff of some 40 brothers and sisters, works under the direction of the Governing Body to care for necessary legal matters.
Three members of the Governing Body, Brothers Jaracz, Klein, and Schroeder, participated in the program attended by over 1,600 brothers from the Pittsburgh area.
Under appropriate subheadings this article discussed “President,” “Diakonos, Servant,” “Qualifications,” “Governing Body,” and “Theocratic Conduct.”
1. What Scriptural example do we have of a missionary’s recognizing the organization, and what was the outcome of this? CONSIDER a number of good examples of properly recognizing the theocratic organization and its governing body.
8. Who made up the initial governing body, and how did this body develop? 8 Jesus had prepared 12 apostles to become an initial governing body, training them as well as others for the ministry. (Luke 8:1; 9:1, 2; 10:1, 2)
Rather, each should have a body of elders, or overseers, assigned by the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
6. (a) Explain what took place at a meeting of the first-century governing body. (b) How were the congregations informed of the governing body’s decision, and with what benefit? 6 When the early Christians needed clarifying information on faith and conduct, the first-century governing body also made good use of the Scriptures.
The Governing Body, ever alert to the needs of the worldwide field, had earlier assigned missionaries to Rwanda.
Moreover, our Leader provided direction to the congregation by arranging for qualified men to serve as a governing body.—Acts 1:20, 24-26; 6:1-6; 8:5, 14-17.
At the conclusion of the morning program, there was a special talk by Gerrit Lösch, a member of the Governing Body, during which the New World Translation of the Christian Greek Scriptures in Hungarian was released.
The opening remarks by Theodore Jaracz, a member of the Governing Body, graduate of the seventh class of Gilead, and chairman of the graduation program, highlighted the words of Psalm 32:11: “Rejoice in Jehovah and be joyful, you righteous ones.”
Toward the end of 1994, however, Brother Barry, now a member of the Governing Body, in Brooklyn, was invited to give the dedication talk at the newly built Hyogo Assembly Hall, serving the 52 congregations in the Kobe area.
Was God being partial in choosing for the early governing body men who had the same racial and national background—all being Jews?
The dedication took place on July 16, 1979, and Lyman Swingle represented the Governing Body for the occasion.
Nevertheless, our brothers did just that, and all were able to listen attentively to members of the Country Committee of Poland and to Governing Body members.
There the students benefited from close association with members of the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses and with other experienced ministers.
Through the years the directors of the Watch Tower Society and other closely associated, spiritually qualified, anointed men have been serving as a governing body for Jehovah’s Witnesses.
◼ How does the holy spirit work along with the modern-day Governing Body in the appointment of elders?
Brothers traveling on behalf of the governing body shared “the decrees that had been decided on by the apostles and the elders who were in Jerusalem.” (Acts 16:4)
The matter was referred to the apostles and older men at Jerusalem, who served as a central governing body.
The visible governing body of the first-century Christian congregation, including the apostles, the secondary foundations of the temple of God, ruled on the matter of blood. (Rev. 21:14)
From Pentecost 33 C.E. onward, the faithful apostles of the Lord Jesus Christ fulfilled this role as a governing body that took the lead in providing direction for the newly founded Christian congregation. (Acts 6:2-4)
Despite that, in 1953, Theodore Jaracz, who then served at the Australia branch office and who is now a member of the Governing Body, quietly entered Samoa to encourage the congregation.
In view of these and other factors, the Governing Body has directed that Bible translation receive greater attention.
In the same year that the branch was dedicated, the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses decided that The Watchtower and Awake! should be printed locally.
19 In 1975 an arrangement went into effect for committees of the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses to oversee the worldwide activities of God’s organization.