How many people need to be reminded to turn in a timesheet at work; only once, the first time they don’t get their paycheck.
How to Comment at Meetings
Not
“the paragraph says”
“the slave says”
“the Watchtower says”
“the article says”
“the Society says”
Anything but
“the Bible says” and read scripture in entirety
“the scriptures says” and read scripture in entirety
Book, chapter, verse (s)
Include a demonstration of a parent and child using a simplified presentation.
Is this for the parent’s or the child’s benefit? My mother never went over an presentation with us. We had to come up with one ourselves. My mother was reading the magazines while she drove to the “meeting for field service.”
Have the parent conclude the presentation by briefly explaining the donation arrangement.
No one in this area says anything about the donation arrangement.
Scenario.
Older man: Yes, young man, I think I would like to read those magazines. What do I owe you?
Young JW: There is no cost for the magazines, but if you would like to donate to the “worldwide work,” I’d be happy to take your donation.
Older man: What?! I thought you said I didn’t have to pay anything. Here take back the magazines.
Young JW: No, the money is not for the magazines…..(as the older man hands back the magazines and shuts the door)
Have You Tried a Flexible Approach?
Many JWs have one-size fits all presentations that they have used for the last 30 years.
flexible presentation that can be adjusted for a man, a woman, an older person, or a youth, whether an acquaintance or a stranger.
Another need is (3) to be flexible. It is good to have different articles in mind to discuss—one for youths, another for men, and something else for women.
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8/15 p. 21 Effective Ministry Leading to More Disciples ***
The Christian ministry today must also involve people. Being conscious of that fact, Jehovah’s Witnesses have a flexible approach in their service to God. All around the world they can be seen talking to people—on the streets, at the doors, in busy shopping areas, around bus, subway and railway stations, in factory, office and business districts.
