2015 International Conventions (Spoiler?)

[Brenda]

I'm curious as to why they are called "Special Conventions" and not "International Conventions"?

 

Any thoughts?

[well]

I'm curious as to why they are called "Special Conventions" and not "International Conventions"?

Any thoughts?

As I remembered, International Convention delegates are toured under arrangement of organization, while Special Convention delegates need to arrange their stuff by themselves... Plus,the requirement of delegates in special convention seems stricter than International one...

[James the Less]

Special conventions are not really new. They have been held annually since 2010 (except this year due to the international convention series) and are different to internationals in that special conventions are usually held in countries where the brothers have recently been undergoing hardships or tests to their faith. The presence of international delegates (though usually not as many as at an international) and GB members help to strengthen their faith. A special talk for the local brothers is given by the visiting GB member, as can be seen in the video of the special convention in Israel in 2012 on jw.org

[shali]

I don't consider the future plans of these Special conventions as being proof that this system will or will not continue to go on through 2015.  The FDS is always going to continue to plan and build and organize special campaigns as if the GT is not coming at any particular time - it's like that quote that Jerry always like to through out - "Plan for Armageddon as if it won't come in your lifetime but lead your life as if it will come tomorrow.- or something to that effect".  The Organization will be making plans until they see a definite proof that the GT has started and even then - certain aspects might continue forward for as long as possible.  Jehovah wants and expects us all to stay quite busy right up till he acts.

[timpin]

I don't consider the future plans of these Special conventions as being proof that this system will or will not continue to go on through 2015.  The FDS is always going to continue to plan and build and organize special campaigns as if the GT is not coming at any particular time - it's like that quote that Jerry always like to through out - "Plan for Armageddon as if it won't come in your lifetime but lead your life as if it will come tomorrow.- or something to that effect".  The Organization will be making plans until they see a definite proof that the GT has started and even then - certain aspects might continue forward for as long as possible.  Jehovah wants and expects us all to stay quite busy right up till he acts.

 

yep, right up until the end of Winter