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That last post, in and of itself, fully justifies the pilot project: providing real-time information (breaking news June 4, 2026) through a channel that isn’t as restricted as JW.org. With their immediacy and global reach, social media platforms can make a real difference in raising awareness about how our brothers and sisters are being persecuted around the world simply because they refuse to renounce Jehovah and turn their backs on him. At the same time, we explain who we really are: the neighbor, the classmate, the local doctor, the journalist we might see on TV... May Jehovah therefore bless this project so that it may endure if that is His will!

I was watching the new JWB with the Gilead, and an experience from a woman in Asia (approx 40 mins in): Notice she first used Google to eventually access our website and was learning things, before she even knew she was on JW.org ! So to those doubting this pilot program: let’s never forget how many only find our website using this “secular” web portal / search engine (Google). And let’s also remember that many people don’t even use search engines anymore, they simply receive links through various alternative “portals” like Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, TikTok, etc. certainly we wouldn’t be bothered to find out someone used Google to reach our website. Let’s not be bothered if they use social portals to reach it too. edit: almost missed another important point. Transcript: “so I joined social media groups that discussed changing religions.” She did that before using Google. Really drives the point home!

In Bible times, Paul went where people naturally gathered. The marketplace (Acts 17:17) The Areopagus..the main forum for new ideas (Acts 17:19–22) Today, for millions especially younger ones the “marketplace” is the popular social networking programs. As a concept, using platforms like TikTok or Instagram is no different from using printing presses, films, radio, or sound cars in the past. Jehovah’s people have always used the most effective tools available to put the good news in front of as many eyes and ears as possible. Today, the average teenager doesn’t read tracts or answer the door but they do scroll….. not only younger ones..that have developed powerful thumbs. So it’s only logical that short, dignified, Bible‑centered content can be a powerful modern vehicle to reach hearts around the world in all cultures. The sky is not falling.. but the good news just has another vehicle.

Shannon, I understand you don't have a good opinion about those sites. They can indeed be a waste of time for many. But think of it this way. We need to go where people are. If we are going house to house and no one's home because everybody is in the park or in the market, that's where we should go and preach. Many millions today don't read newspapers or watch tv, they obtain their information and their news from Instagram and Tiktok. So the Slave thought: What if we go there where people can be found? It's a pilot program. Millions will be exposed, maybe for the first time, to accurate information about our work. If results are good, they will go on with it. If they aren't, it will be discontinued. Jehovah is in control.

I love the newest one, which shows JWs in various jobs including lawyer, doctor, and firefighter.

Actually, one purpose of a pilot program is to discover whether something should continue at all. We've had arrangements that became permanent, such as carts, JW Library, and LDC. We've also had arrangements that were modified or eventually replaced, such as the RBC arrangement, radio broadcasting, testimony cards, magazine routes, and even meeting formats. The success of a pilot isn't measured by whether it lasts forever. It's measured by whether it provides useful information. That's why judging a pilot before the results are in seems premature. The organization has a long history of testing arrangements, keeping what works, adjusting what needs adjustment, and discontinuing what doesn't. Let's not work against the prayers of the 'holy ones.' To express, you don't get it, is understandable. To not testify as Jehovah's 'witness,' is never a place the organization wants to be. I pray for their efforts. "Pray for us, for we trust we have an honest conscience." — Hebrews 13:18

Agreed. I assume that some people may be reluctant to visit JW.org because it is a religious site, however the social media sites make some of the information available to them and perhaps they will eventually visit JW.org for more information.

Do you realize it is the GB that approved this? It’s announced in the congregations. By criticizing the action, you are essentially criticizing Jehovah as he and Jesus are directing the work.

My wife was pleasantly surprised at "The Inside Story" when she saw the couple—he from the USA and she from Spain—who had served for 10 years at Bethel in Kampala, Uganda. My wife told me, "I know those brothers; they were in my congregation when I lived in Kampala, Uganda." My wife attended a Kingdom Hall near Bethel, where several Bethel brothers and sisters were assigned. When we were dating a few years ago, my wife told me, "There was a couple in my congregation who served at Bethel in Kampala, and his wife is Spanish." So it was quite a surprise for her to see them at the Gilead Graduation.

400K on Instagram and almost 67K on TikTok and a new video as well!

Had some shower thoughts about how the end will come about. 🤔 Just an idea....but follow this thinking: Question posed to AI: I know the "mosquito" example may not have come from Jehovah, but just keep following the thought process for now... AI's response: So...we have the pattern. We have the precedence. With that in mind...here's MY thought: Guess we'll just have to wait and see....

I share the links- I always, only do that. I know what copyrights are. Unfortunately, even sharing links sends some into a tizzy.. 😒 In this case, if something is on Instagram, I simply share that post. I believe that is also acceptable.

I witnessed online again with the person in whose country jw.org is inaccessible, fully blocked. but guess what is not blocked: Instagram and TikTok! He was interested and I gave him the links to our socials. Hopefully it will help keep him connected to JW news, even if just in a small way.

The cart work started as a pilot program and I'm sure some felt the same way you do. The idea of standing in public for hours where people could ridicule and abuse you probably sounded like a bad idea. No doubt some didn't think it would work. Here is a nice video about how that pilot program turned out. https://www.jw.org/finder?srcid=share&wtlocale=E&lank=pub-jwb_201707_7_VIDEO

Its coming!

World peace is most featured these days in our website.

And one day we will all - all across the planet - rely on true government support. That day will be amazing! Until then we are stuck in this crazy world where governments care about control rather than people.

I know if Jehovah wants this to succeed it'll be successful, but I feel like some want it to fail for whatever personal reason they have. If my family has a goal even though I may not be asked to do anything to help specifically, I still want to do whatever little thing i can, to help it succeed. I'm not saying if you don't have social media you have to now get on social media. That's your personal choice, but I'm going to do what I can even though the contribution is a small one, to help.

This is a language misunderstanding as can be observed clearly from previous comments. The word 'sympathy' conveys something different for native and non-native English speakers. In English 'sympathy' is 'compassion', and looking for sympathy or garnering sympathy has a negative connotation of playing the victim or exaggerating a situation so that others take sides with you. That's definitely not what those media account intend to do. In Spanish, French and other languages we have exactly the same word 'sympathy' but it means "being friendly" or 'likeable'. We do want people to learn about our faith and see the positive aspects of it. I hope this helps everyone to understand where each other is coming from. The Devil is in the nuances.

The JW Pressroom verified badge is back on Instagram, but we’re still waiting for the same verified badge to appear on TikTok. It seems getting verified on TikTok takes longer and has tougher requirements compared to Instagram. On the bright side, reporting fake accounts is now easier than ever due to impersonation protection the official account have.

It seems like JW Library will have another overhaul to the UI. We’ll stay tuned.

And a post would change that? People out in service want to tell me I don't believe in Jesus while I'm inviting them to a convention about Jesus

Well, good news ... We never needed to be on the list that members of the military say is their religion of choice.

Like Tortuga said, which one? This thread is like a mothership. It carries all 🥰

And accept a Bible study, learn the Truth, get baptized and serve Jehovah faithfully forever! 😀

Have more people being aware of the JWs, think about us, read our content, get interested and end up requesting a visit

Just a concern about TikTok because there are a lot of fake JW Pressroom accounts. If you see or hear of any of our brothers and sisters following the wrong account, especially on TikTok, please kindly let them know the correct one: jw_pressroom. If they want to, they can also let others know, since one of the fake accounts has already gained a concerningly large number of followers. Since JW Pressroom is a social media account, it is naturally designed for its posts and the account itself to be shared unless we are specifically instructed otherwise. We can share the correct account on our own social media accounts and help remind our fellow brothers and sisters which account is official. They should also unfollow the fake accounts because those accounts could later be changed into opposer accounts and start spreading apostate content. It can be like bait, making people think it is the real account at first and then showing its true nature later. Of course, you do not have to do this if you do not want to, but it is a good way to help make sure everyone is following the correct account.

We officially hit half a million or 500K followers on Instagram and 83K followers on TikTok.

AI is amazing! Chocolate in paradise!

There is only one official JW Pressroom account: @jw_pressroom on Instagram and TikTok in English. As stated in the letter sent to the congregations, the account is currently available only in English. OPI has also confirmed that there are no other official JW Pressroom accounts besides the English @jw_pressroom account. If you can, please report these fake accounts. In fact, some of the fake JW Pressroom accounts on Instagram have turned out to be apostate accounts on TikTok. Also, if you see anyone you know following a fake JW Pressroom account, kindly let them know that they followed a fake account and provide them with the correct one: @jw_pressroom.

Most viral instagram post ever Please Jehovah

Yes, it can help quite a bit. The more followers an account has, the more people are likely to see its posts when new content is published. Social media platforms often use signals such as followers, likes, shares, saves, and watch time to decide how widely to show content. Strong engagement can help posts reach people who do not already follow the account. A larger follower base can help information spread faster because more people are seeing and sharing the content. High follower counts can also increase awareness. People are more likely to discover the account through recommendations, searches, and content shared by others. For an account like JW Pressroom, this can help official information reach more journalists, government officials, academics, and members of the public. So while follower count is not the only factor, it can have a significant impact on how many people see the information and how far it reaches.

There are some who become Jehovah’s Witnesses while in the military. They have to go through a process to leave in order to be baptized and be official, but they could begin to identify as a witness before they are officially out. As part of the consciencious objector process, you are assigned a chaplain to verify the validity of your claim. My husband went through the process. He was no longer on active duty but was still part of the military and could have been called up. If he hadn’t of left when he did he would have been part of desert storm. It’s still odd in the sense there’s no JW chaplains in the military but I’m guessing that’s one of the reasons we got on the list.

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Fairly base-ic really.

I don't use Tiktok or Instagram either, and have no intention to make an account there, so that's very ok. I'm sure the sister didn't mean you are against the Slave, just that it's good that the Slave tries different methods to reach people. Maybe this pilot program won't be successful, or maybe it will be. We'll have to wait and see.

I remember a WT article that said we may have to rely on Jehovah for our very next meal in the challenging times ahead.

Jehovah using AI would be convenient, AI has no free will so Jehovah can control it very easily without any moral issue

Julie, I am very sorry to hear about your son's struggles. It is clear how much you love him and how deeply concerned you are for him. This may be one of those situations where it would be helpful to speak with your local elders (this alerts them to your practical needs & spiritual needs) and also seek out brothers or sisters who have medical or pharmaceutical training and are familiar with the circumstances. At this point, we do not really know enough about your son's condition, diagnosis, medications, or treatment plan to offer meaningful guidance. We can certainly pray for him and for your family. As Philippians 4:6, 7 reminds us, Jehovah hears our anxious concerns and can give us peace and strength while we seek the help that is needed. I hope you are able to find the assistance and support your son needs.

When we started them in early 2000s (France was a testing field). Ho the memories.

A lady yelled at me and slammed the door on me last year while inviting her to the memorial saying "she believed in Jesus", like okay....us too? Can you not read the paper ;_;

I doomscroll regularly and every time a new video is posted, I share it with the public on Facebook. I believe our message is intended for ANYone who happens to see it. The information can certainly be interesting to anyone, even if they're not "government, journalists, or researchers". If I can help raise our visibility- in any way- I will do it. 😎

Currently our organization is closing the opportunity to add jwpub files. But it has not always been the case. In addition to the various Bibles discussed so far, other books have been available in the past. See my screenshot below. JW Library placed them at the bottom of my "Guidelines" folder.

There are mirror links for jw.org for countries where our activities are blocked.

Our convention will be the first one there next month! We get to inaugurate the new reno! My wife and I, along with all who helped in the work, are invited to an open house to see the new facilities this afternoon. Very excited! 🥳😃

Wait ... You are saying someone in the Trump family lied just to make money? I am shocked and appalled https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/06/04/ivanka-trump-jared-kushners-planned-albanian-resort-draws-protests/

This is what I have always thought- and I speak all the English ☺️. I've been trying to figure out what was so upsetting about anyone showing or receiving sympathy/ compassion.. to anyone

Maybe positive reactions (from media etc) to jw_pressroom?

The first 3 posts to our social media’s were essentially links to JW.org pages, but the post today takes you to https://spectator.com/article/ukraines-jehovahs-witnesses-are-refusing-to-go-to-war/ perhaps we’ll be linking out to JW stuff in other news outlets more than we ever used to (which was very rarely)

Forgive me, brothers, it was my fault. I asked the brother who made the announcement if he had said not to follow the official account, and he replied that he hadn't said that. He even follows it himself and found it quite interesting. It was my mistake. I've already apologized to him, and I apologize to you all.