Missionary

:The word "missionary" can also refer to the Missionary Generation.

Jehovah's Witness missionaries

Jehovah's Witnesses are known for their missionary activities. Typically, all adult Witnesses are expected to spend a certain amount of time every week "witnessing" to those in their area. Depending on the laws in the respective country, this can take the form of going from door to door talking about their religion or standing in a public place holding up magazines (The Watchtower and Awake!) and responding to questions by passers-by but not soliciting contact themselves.

Related Topics:
Jehovah's Witnesses - The Watchtower - Awake!

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Missionaries take on a special work, such as publishing in remote areas. This requires committing to at least 130 hours in the public ministry. To prepare them for this, a special training course is provided annually for Jehovah's Witnesses who have proven an ability to perform this service. Normally they attend Watchtower Bible School of Gilead.

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Several years of pioneer service is required, especially in areas where special need of publishers is great. The requirements are challenging because Jehovah's Witnesses do not receive salaries for their minsterial work. A Pioneer would need to be self sufficient, working part or full time while fulfilling ministerial obligations. This prepares them for the reality of missionary work in "Third world" lands where they would need to provide for their own needs while organizing congregations.

Related Topics:
Pioneer - Third world

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