i am surprised i have not noticed this before, particularly since this is one of the most important statistics, and so have just added the new graphs to watchtower publisher statistics.. the number of bible studies generally trends roughly with the number of publishers on a one to one basis.
however, the number of baptisms has not been rising.
this has resulted in a rapidly falling conversion rate.
wow!! great work...
I knew I got up early for something..
It ain't working out to well for them anymore, and as some one pointed out on another thread..
they kinda gave up some information contol, when they said get on the internet ... go to JW.org..
wuuups
this can only get worse for them...
L8R T8R
1. my husband's time is finite, it's wasted on spouses arguing over money, sex or family mattters with stupid home visits.. .
i hate people's constant open hand for money, it's the weak individuals asking others to pull their weight.
my family worked extra hours instead of begging the strong members for district assembly money, cat food for seven cats or tiny little rag-a-muffins weiner dogs.. .
oh my !! welcome
hey everyone!
i'm so happy that i finnally joined i just turned 17 and i have so many questions about the org.. i've been lurking around the site for months, and love reading experiences about bethel, and all the hypocricy that the wtbts spews out.. so i finally joined in and hope to make some great friends.. a little about me:.
im male, 17, and i am a born-in, so this is all i know... i was baptised at age 13 i beleive.... my gramma, and grampa and mom , and sisters and brothers, are all jw's.
welcome...
How are we the ONLY religion in the WORLD that has it right?
that is an us verses them cult mentality... they got very little right... they had to write their own BIBLE for pete sake
while i agree 100% that westboro is a hate group aren't the jw's also hate group?
how many times in wt literature do they come right and say 'we must hate...'?
i understand they are a bit more politically correct these days but the thought and actions are still there.. http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/265k-sign-petition-label-westboro-hate-group-article-1.1228100.
they teach you must hate what jehovah hates...
but that just means throwing things you like away..
http://video.today.msnbc.msn.com/today/50208495#50208495.
the bushmaster was left in the car and it was 4 handguns that were used in the massacre!
the media are morons.. .
thanks for clearing that up!!!
geez dude !! really...
how will it seem years from now when all that we cherish and believe will become as dusty exhibits in a museum?
we are constantly finding ourselves in different states of being, between breakfast and dinner.
perhaps, even that final snack before we are carried off in a realm of terrifying heights or ages undreamed of.
I think about that everyday.. no kidding!!!
great thoughts Mr Falcon and as usual New Chapter!!
usually around the end of the year i look back at what i have experienced over the 12 months.
one of the things that i must say 2012 has been a year of change and freedom and learning for me.
i could not have gotten where i am mentally if it was not for you guys here are jwn.. .
I'll second that ....I love you too.. glad you made it here...
i have facebook.
i probably get on it 4 or 5 days a week, typically to see what's going on with family and those i know.
plus pictures!.
facebook is really what got me into hanging out on the computer, if I never got on Facebook I never would have made it here..
Now I hate facebook the only reason I keep it is to maintain contact with my daughter, which is great she lives in another state, going to college,
It's great to see current pictures of her and it keeps me in touch with family members... but outside of that, I don't do much on there any more....
T8R
good day everyone,.
i'm a born in jehovah's hostage, and am still a hostage until i can wake my family up (wishful thinking i know).
i'll formally introduce myself later.. for now i have some burning concerns about the service meeting part for the week of december 24, 2012.
i have been lurking on this forum for a few months and thought it was time i joined in.
a big thankyou goes to all who post here, i have enjoyed immensely all the thought provoking discussion and not so thought provoking (thanks recovery/ethos).
i have had heaps to get my head around recently learning the truth about the truth and as i remember reading here before its like digesting a brick.
wow amazing... welcome...
