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Welcome!
In this program,
we’ll consider the joy
of conducting Bible studies
using the Enjoy Life Forever! book.
But first, here are a few updates.
Since our last report,
three more special conventions were held.
From December 26-28, 2025,
the second of two special conventions
was held in Jakarta, Indonesia.
That same weekend, a special convention
was held in Lomé, Togo.
And from January 9-11, 2026,
a special convention was held
in Auckland, New Zealand.
This was the largest convention
ever held in New Zealand.
All of New Zealand’s publishers
were invited to attend at the same location
for the first time in nearly 50 years.
Venue staff praised
the thousands of volunteers
for their kindness and willingness to assist.
The staff said
that they had never experienced
anything like it before.
As they walked around the venue,
everyone warmly greeted them,
and the experience
far exceeded their expectations.
They even said that they wished
they could “bottle it up”
for use at other events.
In Indonesia, a local official observed,
“Jehovah’s Witnesses are well-organized,
“are an organization rich in diversity,
“and its people are warm,
always smiling, and genuinely sincere.”
The stadium director in Togo was so impressed
by the order and organization that he said,
“I almost feel ready to ask
to be baptized
as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses.”
The combined peak attendance
at these convention locations
was 68,178.
This included over 8,000 delegates
from 32 countries.
And we rejoice that 703 were baptized.
These were the last
of the special conventions.
How so?
As was previously announced,
starting with the 2026 series,
we’ll use the term
“international conventions.”
The first three are scheduled for June 2026.
January 1, 2026,
marks 50 years
since a significant organizational change
was implemented.
The Proclaimers book described it
as “one of the most significant
organizational readjustments
in the modern-day history
of Jehovah’s Witnesses.”
What was it?
The members of the Governing Body
were organized into six committees:
Personnel, Publishing, Service,
Teaching, Writing,
and what is now known
as the Coordinators’ Committee.
All activities of the organization
and the congregations around the earth
came under the supervision
of these committees.
On February 1, 1976,
the Governing Body
implemented a related change
in the way that branch offices are organized.
Instead of one branch servant
caring for the work of each branch territory,
the Governing Body
appointed Branch Committees
comprised of three or more
experienced elders.
Jehovah’s blessing has been evident.
In 1976,
there were 2.1 million publishers.
But now, 50 years later,
there are more than 9 million publishers!
We’re grateful for Jesus’ loving guidance
as the “head of the congregation.”
He’s overseeing the preaching work
and blessing our efforts to adapt our methods
so we can reach as many as possible.
We all enjoyed the recent campaign featuring
The Watchtower entitled
“An End to War—How?”
Reports have come in from around the world,
and our brothers and sisters were excited
to share this magazine.
And people eagerly responded
to its timely message.
Our public magazines continue to be
an effective tool in the ministry.
As you know,
each year we have three public editions
of The Watchtower and three of the Awake!
that can be highlighted in the ministry.
This is another option we can use
as we start conversations in the ministry
and endeavor to start Bible studies.
For January and February,
we will have the pleasure
of offering the public edition
of The Watchtower entitled
“Does God Care About You?”
With so much unrest in the world,
what an appropriate topic!
No doubt we’re all eager to use this magazine
in our ministry.
Be sure to obtain copies
at your local Kingdom Hall.
In 2021,
a new Bible study aid was released:
Enjoy Life Forever!
Since then,
over one million people have been baptized!
As Jesus foretold,
many are responding to the truth.
No doubt
we would all enjoy conducting a Bible study
with someone
who is eager to learn the truth.
What direction do we have
on how to conduct an effective Bible study
using the Enjoy Life Forever! book?
In 2021,
Using “Enjoy Life Forever!” in the Ministry,
also known as the S-196 form,
was made available through the congregation.
In addition,
the brochure Love People—Make Disciples
provides practical instruction.
Appendix C is entitled
“How to Conduct Bible Studies Using
Enjoy Life Forever! ”
We’ve also had parts on the midweek meeting
and Watchtower study articles
to help us use this tool effectively.
But now that we’ve had
several years of experience
in using this publication,
we’ve learned some valuable lessons.
Thus, we’re happy now
to share the following updated direction.
Let’s consider four points.
First, how much material
should we cover each week?
Second, do we have to play all of the videos?
Third, how should
the “Explore” section be used?
And fourth, how can we tailor
the material to our students?
First, how much material
should we cover each week?
Make it your aim to cover one lesson
every week, if possible.
Of course, this may vary
depending on your student’s circumstances.
Something that can help us
cover one lesson each week
is to avoid getting bogged down
in discussing the first few paragraphs
of the lesson.
The first part of the lesson
is only the introduction.
It’s like an appetizer
before the main course.
So let’s keep the discussion
of those first few paragraphs brief.
How can we do so?
We can encourage our students to read
the introduction of each lesson
when they prepare for the study.
If they do,
we do not need to read it again
during the study.
Instead, we can just discuss
the bold questions
and read the “read” scriptures.
That will allow more time
for the “Dig Deeper” section.
In some languages,
the “Dig Deeper” section features videos.
This leads to our second question,
Do we have to play all of the videos?
Initially, that was the direction
that was provided.
However, we would now like to clarify
that it is not necessary
to play all of the videos.
If a certain video
does not seem to apply to our student,
we do not need to play it.
Realistically, in order to cover one lesson
in a study session,
it may not be possible
to play all of the videos.
The goal is to keep the discussion moving
so the student stays engaged.
Thus, while preparing for the study,
we can prayerfully decide
which videos to consider
and which not to consider
based on our knowledge of the student.
Some publishers
may not be able to use the videos
because they do not have access
to the Internet.
If that’s the case where you live,
don’t feel bad if you can’t play the videos
at your study.
Simply cover the written material
in Enjoy Life Forever!
Remember, the Bible is our primary textbook.
By relying on the Scriptures
and the material
in the Enjoy Life Forever! book,
you can conduct an effective Bible study
—even without videos.
Our third question,
How should the “Explore” section be used?
During the study, it’s not necessary
to cover the “Explore” section.
That section is simply a resource
to answer our student’s questions
or to address his needs.
Based on his needs,
we could simply encourage
our student to review on his own
something in the “Explore” section
that would especially help him.
The fourth question,
How can we tailor the material
to our student?
The lessons in Enjoy Life Forever!
progressively build
on a foundation of Bible truth.
So, generally,
it’s best to follow the lessons
in the order they appear.
But we can be flexible.
Depending on the needs of our student,
we may choose
to jump ahead or even back
to a lesson
that will especially help him.
For example,
what if your student
recently lost a loved one in death?
Depending on the circumstances,
you may choose to cover lesson 29,
“What Happens When We Die?”
After that, we could go back
to where we had left off in the book.
In other cases,
we may decide that a certain lesson
is not appropriate for our student.
It may be that in the area we live
or in the culture of our student
that particular topic is not applicable.
What should we do?
We can simply skip that lesson.
The point?
Be flexible and adapt to the needs
of your student.
The apostle Paul was flexible.
Do you remember what he said
at 1 Corinthians 9:20-22?
“To the Jews I became as a Jew
“in order to gain Jews;
“to those under law I became as under law,
“though I myself am not under law,
“in order to gain those under law.
“To those without law
I became as without law,
“although I am not without law toward God
“but under law toward Christ,
“in order to gain those without law.
“To the weak I became weak,
in order to gain the weak.
“I have become all things
to people of all sorts,
so that I might by all possible means
save some.”
Now, there’s one more situation
some may wonder about:
What if your student gets baptized
before finishing the book?
What should you do?
The answer is found at Colossians 2:6, 7.
There the apostle Paul stated the goal
that all baptized Christians have:
“Just as you have accepted
Christ Jesus the Lord,
“go on walking in union with him,
“being rooted and built up in him
“and being stabilized in the faith,
just as you were taught,
and overflowing with thanksgiving.”
We want our students
to be “stabilized in the faith.”
So, what will we do if our student
gets baptized before we finish the book?
We want to continue studying with him
until he completes the publication.
This will help him
to be made firm in the faith.
Now, here’s one final reminder:
Of course, congregation publishers
no longer report the time
they spend in the ministry.
But don’t forget
that if you conduct a Bible study,
on your report you should include
the number of Bible studies
you are conducting.
With the adjusted direction provided
in this update,
it will be easier for us to help students
progress faster
and to enjoy their study even more.
In this update,
we’ve seen how Jehovah’s organization
is united in pure worship
—at conventions,
through organizational adjustments,
and in our ministry.
We’ve also discussed
how to conduct effective Bible studies
using the Enjoy Life Forever! book.
Simply put, tailor the material
to the needs of your student
and keep the study moving.
As we apply these suggestions,
we will experience the joy
of making disciples.
But what if you feel intimidated
at the thought of conducting a Bible study?
Take to heart the reassuring words
of Philippians 2:13:
“God is the one who for the sake of his
“good pleasure energizes you,
“giving you both the desire
and the power to act.”
Yes, ask Jehovah to give you
“the desire and the power”
to conduct a Bible study.
Since Jehovah is the Giver
of “every good gift
and every perfect present,”
you can look forward to receiving
a wonderful answer to that prayer.
Brothers and sisters,
we love you very much
and appreciate
your hard work in the ministry!
From the World Headquarters
of Jehovah’s Witnesses,
this is JW Broadcasting®.

2026 Governing Body Update #1