Show Delight in What God Is Doing Now. When seeking to encourage your brothers, draw attention to what Jehovah is doing right now. Speaking about these things in a way that shows that they delight you will stir up similar feelings in the hearts of your listeners.

Consider how Jehovah helps us to cope with the pressures of life. He shows us the best way to live. (Isa. 30:21) He explains the reasons for crime, injustice, poverty, sickness, and death and tells us how he will put an end to all of these. He surrounds us with a loving brotherhood. He grants us the precious privilege of prayer. He entrusts us with the privilege of being his Witnesses. He opens our eyes to see that Christ has already been enthroned in the heavens and that the last days of the old system are rapidly coming to an end.​—Rev. 12:1-12.

Add to those blessings our congregation meetings, assemblies, and conventions. When you speak of these provisions in a way that shows genuine appreciation for them, you will strengthen the determination of others not to neglect assembling with their brothers.​—Heb. 10:23-25.

Reports that give evidence of Jehovah’s blessing on our efforts in the field ministry are likewise a source of strength. In the first century when Paul and Barnabas were en route to Jerusalem, they caused “great joy to all the brothers” by relating in detail the conversion of people of the nations. (Acts 15:3) You too can bring joy to the brothers by sharing upbuilding experiences with them.

Added encouragement will result when individuals are helped to see the value of what they are doing. Commend them for the share they are having in the Christian ministry. Commend those whose activity is severely limited by old age and illness but who are showing faithful endurance. Remind them that Jehovah does not forget the love they have shown for his name. (Heb. 6:10) Faith proved under test is a priceless possession. (1 Pet. 1:6, 7) Our brothers need to be reminded of this.

Speak With Feeling About the Hope Ahead. The inspired promises of things to come are a major source of encouragement to all who love God. Perhaps most in your audience have often heard these expressions. But by the appreciation you show when you speak about these promises, you can bring them to life, instill confidence in their fulfillment, and cause hearts to overflow with gratitude. Applying what you have learned in the Theocratic Ministry School can help you to do that.

Jehovah himself is the Great Encourager and Giver of strength to his people. Yet, you can cooperate with him in conveying such blessings. When you speak to the congregation, make good use of the opportunity to do that.

HAVE you personally worked on each of the points of counsel in this school program? Have you also completed the recommended exercises? Are you applying each point when giving talks, whether in the school or at other meetings, and when sharing in the field ministry?

Continue to benefit from Theocratic Ministry School education. No matter how long you have been giving talks, there are areas in which you can make further progress.