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As of May 31, 2026 at 21:51:11 Eastern Time Too bad it wasn't at 19:14 or 14:40:00 lol just joking

JWB June 2026 159th Gilead Graduation transcript

I was in a call with the Office of Public Information and the team handling the social media accounts are completely aware of such fake accounts and are working on it. They are also evaluating about bringing back the verified badge again. However, we will only know the result based on what we are seeing on the social media accounts within the next several days or weeks. For us, we just need to make sure we post correct information in this topic. Because search engines and AI searches are using our comments from this topic as their source of information. Instagram has the authority to evaluate each account and can remove a verified badge if it determines that further review is needed. If everything is verified again, the checkmark may return. Another possibility is that the OPI social media team adjusted something on the account, such as the profile details or links, which may have placed the badge on hold while Instagram reviews the changes. Once Instagram verifies the account updates, the verified checkmark may return.

There seem to be some accounts impersonating the JW Pressroom account. If possible, we can all help by reporting those fake accounts to Instagram as “pretending to be someone else” and linking the report to the official account. Instagram is more likely to take action if many people report the impersonating accounts.

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!

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.

Years ago, Watchtower.org was started as a pilot program. Many then felt it was wrong and wouldn't last. Use the Internet?? Ridiculous!! We now have JW.org as a main source of information and spiritual food. I am not an Instagram or TikTok user, but I do understand that many are and go there for useful information as well as entertainment - just like they do websites.

After hearing the announcement last night at our midweek meeting that JW.org will now have a presence on certain social media platforms (Instagram and TikTok I think) for the "press" - makes me think we are closer than ever to the GT. I have always felt that the fastest way to get that message out that the end is near is through social media and news outlets - this would make it almost immediate and worldwide.

I just heard the announcement about the organization's new official accounts on the social media platforms Instagram and TikTok at the English Congregation of Barcelona.

Hello Friend, how are you doing today? I found this thought from a talk very encouraging and thought I'll share with you. I'll be brief. The final Assignment we all have is to Endure. ( Mat. 24:13). So even when you can't do much anymore, due to health issues, age, persecution or economic hardship, endurance becomes your final assignment, that becomes all that Jehovah requires of you. That alone is a big assignment, because, if you don't endure whatever you are facing now, you could give up and fall into Satan's traps. And Jehovah would lose you. So your endurance daily, is a big deal to Jehovah, and your gift in hand to him. If you just focus on your hope for the future, and endure (Comparing yourself to your past achievements or to others will only make you sad) then you are doing as much as those active in various forms of service, in Jehovah's eyes ( Heb. 12:2) Your endurance is your best now, and Jehovah appreciates your best more than anything else. Trust in Jehovah. Never lose sight of him. He will help you. He has promised (Isa 41:10,13) So keep on enduring. Don't give up. You are doing great in Jehovah's eyes. 🤗 Thanks for your time🙏

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.

If our brothers in the GB who pray for holy spirit before these decisions are made thinks this may be a direction to go in; than a positive spirit is what we need to have about it. I hope it succeeds in whatever the brothers want it to succeed in. If it doesn't than it doesn't. We will see so many changes as the end gets closer. We can ask why, and the GB has always explained their thoughts on changes that are made. My husband reminds me often how some thought having a VCR was "evil". Look at where we are now and how Jehovah has used technology. We will see where this goes.

Just a reminder that this pilot program is intended for government officials, reporters, and researchers, not as a supplement to preaching. Also, the comments section was turned off and may stay that way permanently, so it's not about having discussions with people - just posting links to the news section of our website. Posting the exact same articles from the website onto social media does not make the information "unsteady". The official channels have verified blue checkmarks so people know which one is real. We can do far more by praying for a beneficial outcome than we can by hoping it fails.

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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.

I understand why some may find this surprising. At first, it can be hard to imagine the organization using Instagram or TikTok, especially because many of us personally do not view social media as a good use of time. But we should remember a few things: • Anything the organization officially launches or announces would need to be approved by the Governing Body. Nobody can just impromptu create an official account and represent the organization. • JW Pressroom is not a random social media page. There is a dedicated social media team under the Office of Public Information of Jehovah’s Witnesses that manages the account. • The purpose of JW Pressroom is mainly to provide factual information about Jehovah’s Witnesses for government officials, journalists, academics, and members of the public. • It is not primarily designed for publishers. However, many publishers will naturally follow the account because that is how social media works, and that support can help the JW Pressroom pilot program succeed. • This is currently a pilot program, similar to how JW Broadcasting started as something new in 2014 and later became a major tool for the organization. • The media landscape has changed a lot. Many people today do not first go to an official website when they want news or information. They often see news first on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, or other social media platforms. News website use has declined while social media and video platforms continue to grow as places where people discover information. • Because of that, opposers and malicious people can spread fake news and misinformation very quickly. On social media, one misleading video, fake news, or edited clip can spread like wildfire before many people ever check the facts. That can greatly damage the reputation of the organization, especially when people who are not Jehovah’s Witnesses do not know where to find accurate information. • So if the organization only stayed on a website and did not act on social media, many people would only see what opposers are saying. Providing real and factual information directly on social media helps circumvent that. It gives government officials, journalists, academics, and the public a direct source of accurate information where many of them are already looking. • The organization understands that fake news can be damaging if it is not addressed. JW Pressroom on social media can help provide factual information and counter misinformation. • JW Pressroom is not meant to directly spread the good news. That still remains through the house-to-house ministry, public witnessing, and other forms of preaching. • If you are still hesitant or unsure whether JW Pressroom is real, you can call the branch office directly and ask. You can also ask to be directed to the Office of Public Information and ask them questions, since that is part of the role of OPI. Here is the contact info for the United States Office of Public Information: https://www.jw.org/finder?docid=1027182

Please don't tell Jehovah what to bless or not. Wait humbly.

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

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.

No, you are expressing your feeling, not logic. Let Jehovah do the logic 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.

That is a fake account. There is an extra “s” in the handle. Please report it to instagram as fake/impersonating account.

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....

Its coming!

100K following on Instagram!! whoop! whoop!

He can like and follow any account he wants - whether official or unofficial. He doesn’t mention any unscriptural account so if he encourages to like or comment, that’s his prerogative.

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.

The GB wouldn't have started the pilot program if they thought it was a waste of time. Give it a chance, it show our trust and support of Jehovahs organization.

You nay be confused. No one on this site is involved in the social media accounts. The Governing Body is doing the pilot program.

The only sign that im looking is when the nations give their power to the UN.. otherwise, expectation postponed makes the heart sick.

I'm going to say that is an imposter. Look how many "s" are in the handle. Incorrectly spelled, but so easy to overlook.

120,000 followers on Saturday.

The jwpubs.org has published a new article about ensuring people are following the official JW Pressroom account. I decided to write it because when people search online, it’s important to make sure the information that appears in search results is accurate. Right now, I think it’s full of misleading or apostate content. The organization might update the website to show the social media, we will see. Still, having third-party articles showing in the search results that provide accurate information is always better than showing the ones that spread false information. Just a reminder to everyone that all our comments in this topic are being logged and used by Google Search AI.

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.

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

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)

Our brothers read the letter that was not a part of the information that was read to us.

Imagine the people managing the social media team reports back to the Governing Body next month stating that the JW Pressroom hits 1m followers. 😂😂😂😂

I hope this pilot program is successful and they start sharing magazines and articles next.

Ok I dont think Jehovah is going to bless instagram or tiktok. What a rubbish trial and waste of your time trial. There is JW press room ot Jesus witness, how confusing. Do you expect people to distinguish between them both? Just stick to the real website JW.org

People are using social networks more than anything else. So this is a test program to show our news to the people who stay on these networks. We try it, and we will see if it's ok or not. We aren't prophets, so we need to try stuff to see if Jehovah bless it or not. Be patient and wait on Jehovah.

The first post is a 35 sec video with caption “JW Pressroom is the official source for breaking news, legal developments, religious freedom reports, story leads, and other newsworthy updates about Jehovah's Witnesses from around the world.” The second is a 6-image slideshow (mostly just text embedded in images), with caption “After carefully reviewing Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Bible-based beliefs and practices, Norway’s Supreme Court rejected the government’s claims and ruled that the Witnesses are in full compliance with Norwegian and international law. The government must pay nearly 11,864,000 kroner ($1,284,000 U.S.) in legal costs and millions of kroner in unlawfully withheld grants. The decision is final and cannot be appealed.” for those who don’t use Instagram or TikTok, I’ve mirrored these posts on telegram. It looks like the organization is also posting these through their third official link (although that could change if they switch providers) which is at: https://t-sml.mtrbio.com/public/smartlink/pressroom It looks like all these avenues (which may include X and/or others in the future) is mainly to get people with “status” in society such as govt officials, academic researchers, and the media, to more readily visit the relatively new section of our official website: https://www.jw.org/en/global-communications/ - the key here is this Global Communications page. Even the new “JW Pressroom” url simply takes you to the Global Communications page.

Announcement at your next midweek meeting - when they do the rest of the June Announcements.

Love that they’ve done this after the WT last Sunday mentioned social media. Some in my Cong were going to extremes and saying we shouldn’t be on social media 🙄. Guess this has shown them 😂😂