About Me
I was baptized as a Jehovah's Witness (JW) along with my wife in May of 1996. I progressed very quickly through the ranks of the JW organization becoming a Ministerial servant (Deacon) then an elder which in the JW organization is equivalent to a Pastor in many other churches. I received an official certificate of Ordination from the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society in May of 2004. This is something which most JW's never actually receive, including the elders. (At that time I think any JW could ask for the ordination confirmation paper)
Because of my zeal for the ministry and Bible study, I had the privilege of being used extensively. I was a Ministry School Overseer, Service Overseer & Book study Overseer simultaneously. I gave many talks (sermons) throughout Virginia, West Virginia and a couple in North Carolina. I also gave talks at large assemblies and spent many hours each month in the door to door ministry. I have served on several Judicial appeals committees. I resigned as an elder and immediately stopped going to the meetings in the Spring of 2006. As of November 2009 I am no longer associated with the JW's.
I truly love and respect many in the JW organization. For this reason, I DO NOT and WILL NOT slander my Christian JW brothers. While I believe that they are misled in several areas, I also believe they are serving God and Jesus with a sincere heart. (Acts 17:30)
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Author Archives: Mark
How Did I Become a Jehovah’s Witness?
A number of people have asked me to share why and how I became a JW. While this video is not a personal testimony, I do share a few thoughts on this topic. I also show how I, as a … Continue reading
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I Was a Jehovah’s Witness. Now I Am An Apostate… Really?
In this video I share a brief personal testimony regarding a Watchtower study about apostasy, and I share a few thoughts and important questions for the rank and file Jehovah’s Witness to consider about how “apostates” are treated by the … Continue reading
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JW.ORG and Bible Interpretation
Jehovah’s Witnesses cannot read or study the Bible without allowing the Watchtower organization to interpret things for them. Many times the JW is told to believe things for no logical reason and without any Biblical explanation. In this video we … Continue reading
Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Watchtower – Divine Education or Propaganda?
For over 100 years the Watchtower has claimed that the organization provides, “Divine education”. Is this true? In this video we will examine an Awake article entitled, “Do Others Do Your Thinking”? Please take the time to watch this video … Continue reading
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Watchtower’s Deadliest Doctrine!
The Watchtower, also known as JW.ORG, has manipulated millions of Jehovah’s Witnesses into believing that God and the Bible condemn blood transfusions. In this video we examine the Bible and the illustrations used by the Watchtower and the “Reasoning” book. … Continue reading
JW.ORG and Catholic Similarities (Part 2)
This is the second in a series of videos which will follow. Each video will show just a few of the many similarities the Jehovah’s Witness organization has to the Catholic church. The vast majority of Jehovah’s Witnesses have never … Continue reading
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The Jehovah’s Witness Identity Crisis!
While most active Jehovah’s Witnesses will completely disagree with the following statement, the truth is, the vast majority of Jehovah’s Witnesses individually suffer from a severe identity crisis. Why and how this is so is revealed in this brief video.
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Cart Witnessing
If you are a Jehovah’s Witness, have you shared in cart witnessing? In this video we will look at what seems to be a common denominator among those who do cart witnessing. For those who witness to JW’s, we share … Continue reading
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Tagged Cart witnessing, jehovah witness, jw.org, Kingdom hall, Mark Martin, Watchtower
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Why Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Read the Bible?
The Watchtower publications tell Jehovah’s Witnesses to read their Bibles regularly. But why? Are Jehovah’s Witnesses allowed to believe what they read from the Bible on a personal level? Can they learn from reading the Bible alone? If not why … Continue reading
Is Jesus Your Mediator?
The vast majority of Jehovah’s Witnesses do not know what the Watchtower teaches about this vital subject. This video contrasts what the Bible says about Jesus as mediator with what the Watchtower says. Then we will ask 8 extremely important … Continue reading
JW.ORG and Catholic Similarities
The JW organization has written many articles about the Catholic church while criticizing them for their doctrine and Bible interpretation. In this video we examine just one aspect of this and how the Watchtower once again unwittingly condemns themselves.
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What Qualifies Them?
In this video we will examine the Biblical qualifications for those “taking the lead” in the congregation and in the organization. Many Jehovah’s Witnesses are surprised when they take the time to truly see what the Bible says, and what … Continue reading
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I Need To Do Some “Research”
When a Jehovah’s Witness is asked a Bible question that they cannot answer, they are taught to turn to the Watchtower for the answer instead of the Bible. As a JW, when you begin to wake up, what do you … Continue reading
Does The Governing Body Communicate With The Dead?
In the Watchtower’s 2015 release entitled, “What Can The Bible Teach Us?” we find a truthful statement by the organization which unwittingly contradicts what the JW’s are actually taught to believe. Once again, it shows that neither the Governing body … Continue reading
Are They Reading What They’re Writing?
The Watchtower writes many articles which analyze other religions and criticizes them for their policies and beliefs. In this video we examine a Watchtower article about how the Mennonite community has treated their members who accept Watchtower literature and want … Continue reading
Jesus, The Literal Only-Begotten Son Of God!
This video is a “must see” not only for Jehovah’s Witnesses, but for those who believe in the trinity doctrine as well! You will see from the Bible that God is NOT a trinity, that Jesus is not “co-equal” nor … Continue reading
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Is Jesus Your Mediator?
1Timothy 2:5 says, “For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, a man, Christ Jesus.” (New World Translation – NWT) The Watchtower’s Insight book volume 2 page 360 defines Mediator this way, “One who interposes between … Continue reading
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How Well Do You Know The Governing Body Of Jehovah’s Witnesses?
Who are the men of the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses? Most Jehovah’s Witnesses (JW’s) can name at best perhaps one, maybe two members of the Governing Body (GB). The vast majority of JW’s, including the Elders, have absolutely no … Continue reading
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Do Others Do Your Thinking?
The theme of this post, “Do Others Do Your Thinking?” was the title of an article written in the Awake magazine dated August 22, 1978 pages 3-4. I have copied and pasted excerpts from the article but I highly recommend … Continue reading
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Analyzing The Watchtower’s View Of Apostasy
Because of my love for Jehovah’s Witnesses (JW’s), it’s easy for me to maintain a positive tone and show kindness toward them on this blog. Also, I do not promote blogs or websites which slander, show maliciousness, bitterness or have … Continue reading
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Did The 10 Commandments Exist Before Sinai?
What do you think? Did the Ten Commandments exist before Sinai? Over the years as a Jehovah’s Witness I asked this question many times. I asked not only publishers, both brothers and sisters, but also many “mature” brothers in the … Continue reading
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Will Adam and Eve Be Resurrected?
Will Adam and Eve Be Resurrected? This is an interesting question to ask a Jehovah’s Witness (JW). The line of reasoning used by the Watchtower Society is as follows: Since Adam and Eve sinned in perfection they have no chance … Continue reading
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Is The Watchtower Organization God’s Channel Of Truth?
The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society Incorporated is the publishing agency owned and operated by the Jehovah’s Witness (JW) organization. They publish Bibles, books, tracts and brochures. They also publish the Watchtower and Awake magazines. JW’s are taught that the … Continue reading
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What Does the Bible Really Teach? (Part 1)
Since the year 1943 Jehovah’s Witnesses (JW’s) have had a methodical way of teaching non-JW’s about what they believe. The method used is to invite one to a “Bible” study, then introduce them to a book published by the Watchtower … Continue reading
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My Letter to the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses
10/4/2006 Dear Brothers, I am writing this letter after much prayer, Bible study and consideration of what Jehovah requires of us as Christians. I ask that you please consider this letter prayerfully and read the cited and quoted scriptures in … Continue reading
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