What are the requirements to become a Jehovah's Witness?

Answer 1

In order to become a Jehovah's Witness, a person needs to have at least a basic understanding of The Bible, which ususllay requires a Bible study with one of Jehovah's Witnesses. This is done free of charge and can be arranged at a convenient time. Though there is no set time limit on how long a student has to learn the Bible, it usually takes 3 or 4 months if the study is done at least once a week for an hour each visit.

As the student learns more of what God requires, he or she will need to make whatever adjustments in their life necessary to conform to God's standards as outlined in the Bible. For some, this may mean big changes in their lifestyle, for some it may mean very few adjustments, if any.

The interested person also needs to have set a pattern of regular meeting attendance at the Kingdom Hall, and will also likely have begun to share in the door-to-door ministry by about 2 or 3 months into their study of the Bible.

Once all this has happened, and the student has decided to dedicate themselves to God, and they have expressed that desire to God in prayer, then that person can tell the Bible study instructor that he or she would like to be baptised as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. The instructor would let the congregation elders know, and they would discuss the matter with the student to make sure that the student has a basic Bible knowledge, has made the dedication to God in their own heart, and is living in accord with Bible requirements. Once all this has transpired then the person can be approved for baptism. Once the approval for baptism is made, arrangements will be made for the person to be baptised at the next available time, ususally at an assembly or convention.

After one is baptised, they officially become a member of the Christian Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Rather than being an end to a journey, we regard this as the beginning.

Answer by an ex-JW:

A baptism candidate has to accept everything they have been taught during their 'bibel study' which in reality will be a study of a book published by JW's presenting their current interpretations. If they do not agree, especially if they have properly researched any of the numerous errors, they will not be allowed to get baptized.

Answer 2

Becoming one of Jehovah's Witnesses involves going through the following stages: knowledge, faith, repentance, conversion, dedication and baptism. The steps that help a new convert to attain the above objectives are:

1) A regular Bible study to ensure a basic knowledge of Bible truths*.

2) Evidence that an individual has faith in the Bible and has comformed their lives to its standards and requirements (repentance & conversion).

3) Evidence they understand the importance of the preaching activity has in the life of a Christian

4) Regular attendance at Jehovah's Witnesses meetings wherever possible.

5) Evidence of a solid understanding of what is entailed in becoming one of Jehovah's Witnesses and a sincere desire to be associated with this organisation

6) Personal dedication through prayer to Jehovah

*presently using the Bible study manual "What does the Bible REALLY teach?"

Answer 3

you need to show your love towards god have knowledge of what the bible says