Why are there more and more Jehovah’s Witnesses in the middle of Newcastle city centre?

[Guest Nicole]

If you’ve been in Newcastle city centre recently, you will have noticed them.

Happily handing out copies of The Watchtower from carts, Jehovah’s Witnesses are taking to Newcastle’s streets in their droves.

And the reason for the recent increase is simply due to a change in tactics.

For years, members have gone door-to-door to spread the word about the faith.

But now members are heading into the city to try and reach out to more people.

“We feel the use of carts allows us to reach people we perhaps wouldn’t meet at home due to their work schedules or other factors,” said spokesperson Andrew Schofield. “The carts also provide the public with the choice of approaching us or not, which some people appreciate.

Read more: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/more-more-jehovahs-witnesses-middle-14627882