Who Is Really Leaving Jehovah’s Witnesses?

Who is really leaving Jehovah’s Witnesses right now? Is it younger ones under 45? Longtime elders and pioneers? Or is something quieter happening… that doesn’t show up in the numbers? In this video, we take a careful look at what the official statistics show — and what they don’t. Publisher totals. Baptism numbers. Memorial attendance. Generational patterns. And the impact COVID may have had on participation. This isn’t about predicting the future. It’s about recognizing what’s already happening. As one of Jehovah’s Witnesses for decades, I explore how “leaving” doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes it looks like quiet disengagement. Sometimes it looks like reduced participation. And sometimes… it doesn’t look like leaving at all. If you’re under 45, over 45, questioning, PIMO, or simply observing — this conversation is for you. Let’s look at the patterns together. 🔎 Topics covered: • Jehovah’s Witnesses growth statistics • Publisher totals vs Memorial attendance • Baptism trends and generational shifts • Younger vs older patterns of disengagement • COVID’s impact on participation • Internal questioning and quiet disengagement 📌 Image & Source Notes: Some Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society (WTBS) images used in this video have been altered for commentary and educational purposes. All data referenced is drawn from publicly available annual reports and official publications.