But if you were an elder, then you could DF your wife. Then, she is out of the org.
Am I the only one thinking creatively here?
Ok I need some advice on how to decline an elder's appointment....
by suavojr 73 Replies latest jw friends
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insearchoftruth4
WOW! subvert or decline humbly with good excuses....This is exciting Suavojr and difficult, but I like idea of Sulla...subversion.....if you can handle it, bring down the Tower from the inside Bro. Whatever you do, we got your back!!!
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whathappened
They did that to my exhusband. They came up to him on a Thursday night and said "is there any reason you couldn't serve as an elder?" and he said "no." They announced his appointment that very night. He was blindsided. He managed to serve for about 6 yrs and then stepped down because our marriage was skidding out of control.
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RubaDub
This should do it:
You could just say that you don't feel qualified yet since you are waiting to do a pilgrimage to Pittsburgh PA and visit the gravesite of CT Russell and immerse yourself in the understanding of how Russell's pyramidology provided the foundation for the modern-day Bible Students.
Then pull a picture of Russell's pyramid tomb out of your wallet, kiss it, hold it against your chest, and then hand it to whichever elder(s) is talking to you at that time. Note: If you could squeeze a tear out of the corner of your eye after kissing the picture, it would be a huge plus.
Trust me, the pressure to be an elder when the CO visits will immediately be removed.
Rub a Dub
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BlindersOff1
Use the lingo . Maybe try "I prayed to Jehovah intensly on this and I sincerely think its the wrong time "
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Black Sheep
Don the SuperDub hat but at the same time use Family Study night to study problematic WT doctrine, being careful not to do your family's thinking for them, or arrive at any conculsions for them. Ask for answers, never provide an answer yourself.
Once they have told you they are out, you're home free.
I didn't say it was easy
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Splash
Why the subterfuge?
Just say that you do not want eldership and you can serve the congregation well enough as an MS.
I bet there are other MS's in your cong who have turned it down or will never be elders.
Just say "No thank you". If asked "why not" say that its not for everyone, and that includes you. You just don't want it.
Splash
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zed is dead
Start missing meetings and drop off the pioneer roles. Use depression as an excuse.
zed
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irondork
Forgive my ignorance. What would be the problem with stating simply, "I'm not interested in being an elder." If they press the issue, follow up with, "Please respect my decision."