#exjw #JehovahWitness #exjwcriticalthinkerThis podcast critiques the talk presented by Governing Body member David Splane from the 2021 Regional Convention o... The Governing Body is a small group of mature Christians who provide direction for Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide. Their work is twofold: They oversee the preparation of Bible-based instruction through the publications, meetings, and schools of Jehovah’s Witnesses. — Luke 12:42. Nov 15, 2018 · The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society listed the book value of its assets as $1,451,217,000 on its 2015 IRS Form 990-T. This places the Jehovah’s Witnesses into the same “billion dollar plus” cult status as the Church of Scientology. Click here to see $1.7 billion in Scientology assets. In its 2013 990-T, the The Watchtower Bible and ... The Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses have lost their faith and love in God and are now legally establishing their Watchtower assets. Their faith and love is now in the almighty dollar. Note: Section entitled “Jehovah’s Witnesses in Poland” was added November 12, 2015. The Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses is the ruling council of Jehovah's Witnesses, based in the denomination's Warwick, New York, headquarters. The body formulates doctrines, oversees the production of written material for publications and conventions, and administers the denomination's worldwide operations.NEWS RELEASES 2020 Governing Body Update #1 Hear how Jehovah’s Witnesses in South Korea, Italy, and the United States are dealing with the recent spread of the pandemic.(Matt. 24:14, 45-47; Rev. 12:17) Like its first century counterpart, the Governing Body today looks to Jehovah, and to Jesus Christ, the Head of the congregation, for direction in all matters. (1 Cor. 11:3; Eph. 5:23) The Governing Body is organized to take the lead as Jehovah directs it by holy spirit. Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses. The Governing Body, an all-male group with varying membership sizes but eight members as of January 2018, is in charge of running the organization. It is housed in the headquarters of Watchtower Society’s Warwick, New York.As for the GB's official allowance.It means nothing when you have all the. resources of the Corporation at your disposal. My understanding is that the governing body hold equal shares in the. privately held Watchtower corporations. Considering they each receive $14. per month in compensation and are in their 70's, 80's and 90's, I challenge.Mar 8, 2023 · JW Governing Body @jwgoverningbody Jehovah’s Witness congregation in Rockport that threatened to sue family if they reported the abuse to law enforcement - to hold special open house event March 10, at the newly renovated Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses at 335 Rockville St., in Rockport 13) The symbol of the new Jerusalem in Freemasonry represents ancient Freemasonry, that is, the ancient founders of Freemasonry. 14.) For Jehovah’s Witnesses, the saints united with the lamb Jesus Christ in heaven constitute the symbolic new Jerusalem, in the transient sense of the 144,000 chosen in the earthly visible organization (their governing body), not the actual city. Watchtower claims that a formal governing body was established in the first century, which is used as the basis for how the Governing Body of the Watchtower Society operate today. How to Remain in God's Love (2017) p.243. "While all anointed Christians collectively form God's household, there is abundant evidence that Christ chose a small ...Jehovah's Witnesses are sincere people genuinely striving to do God's will in their lives. Like us, they go about their daily routines, struggle with life's concerns, and engage in spiritual ...Sep 7, 2021 · Good morning Eric, Watchtower 1/5/2005: Who will be resurrected. Paragraph 10: So whether by the earth opening and swallowing them or by fire consuming them as in the case of Korah and the 250 Levites who sided with him, all these rebels ended up in Sheol, or Hades.—Numbers 26:10. paragraph 17 this is what it says concerning the ringleaders—Korah, Dathan, and Abiram: Many who read this ... Each member of the Governing Body also takes a turn at the head of the Bethel table, acting as chairman for a week at a time. This has proved to be a very fine arrangement, and there is a rotation of elders at the head of the table in each of the Society’s branch offices. Jehovah’s witnesses believe that the governing body are anointed, that they’re God’s channel to followers on earth. Howie knew these guys as people, like Carl Klein, the governing body member in the wheelchair, Howie was with him the day his faith began to unravel he was reading a letter to Klein from a Jehovah’s witness disputing the ...Oct 28, 2022 · Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses. The Governing Body, an all-male group with varying membership sizes but eight members as of January 2018, is in charge of running the organization. It is housed in the headquarters of Watchtower Society’s Warwick, New York. 2022 Governing Body Update #5. A Governing Body member provides updates about recent milestones in translation and legal victories. He also shares encouraging interviews that highlight what helped brothers and sisters to endure persecution in the former Soviet Union.The Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses have lost their faith and love in God and are now legally establishing their Watchtower assets. Their faith and love is now in the almighty dollar. Note: Section entitled “Jehovah’s Witnesses in Poland” was added November 12, 2015.ON Friday morning, October 1, 1971, the legal corporation known as Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania held its annual corporation meeting, this time in the Assembly Hall of Jehovah’s witnesses at Buckingham, Pennsylvania. All seven members of the Board of Directors of said Society attended and had a part in the program presented.Aug 28, 2019 · The Governing Body Is Not Inspired. The Watchtower is ruled by a group of men called “The Governing Body” who rule with an iron fist. These 7 men are according to Jehovah Witnesses as “anointed ones” they’re responsible for all doctrines believed by the Jehovah Witnesses. While they say the bible is their ultimate authority it’s ... 2021 Governing Body Update #10. A Governing Body member provides pandemic-related updates. He also shares encouraging experiences that illustrate how to make good use of our time during the pandemic.Morris married his wife Susan in December 1971 and they have two children, Jesse and Paul. Jesse Morris is a member of the U.S. Branch Committee of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Soon after his father was expelled from the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Jesse appeared on JW Broadcasting as part of the 153rd Gilead Graduation.Jul 18, 2014 · Always the fashionista amongst the Governing Body members, Mr. Stephen Lett recently showed us how even an older man can display a certain swagger, a certain je ne sais quoi that says, "I'm one of the anointed, and you're not!" He does this in so many ways, but the one I want to draw our attention to is the way he rocked the theocratic fashion ... Geoffrey Jackson’s appearance before the Royal Commission left many questions unanswered. If you are one of the many current and former Jehovah’s Witnesses who spent much of last month glued to your screen watching the Australian Royal Commission into child abuse, likely you are still dumbfounded by the testimony of one person in particular: Governing Body member Geoffrey Jackson.1. Governing Body: Th eGov r ni g Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses is made up of brothers who are anointed servants of Jehovah God. They have the responsibil-ity for giving direction and impetus to the Kingdom work. (Matt. 24:14, 45-47; Rev. 12:17) Like its first-century counter-part, the Governing Body today looks to Jehovah, the Universal ... The Governing Body looks to the Universal Sovereign, Jehovah, and to the Head of the congregation, Jesus, for guidance. ( 1 Corinthians 11:3; Ephesians 5:23) Its members do not regard themselves as the leaders of God’s people. They, along with all anointed Christians, “keep following the Lamb [Jesus] no matter where he goes.”Jehovah's Witnesses are organized hierarchically, and are led by the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses from the Watch Tower Society's headquarters in Warwick, New York. The Governing Body, along with other "helpers", are organized into six committees responsible for various administrative functions within the global Witness community ...The Governing Body is a small group of mature Christians who provide direction for Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide. Their work is twofold: They oversee the preparation of Bible-based instruction through the publications, meetings, and schools of Jehovah’s Witnesses. — Luke 12:42. NEWS RELEASES 2020 Governing Body Update #1 Hear how Jehovah’s Witnesses in South Korea, Italy, and the United States are dealing with the recent spread of the pandemic.I, JESUS, sent my angel to bear witness to you about these things for the congregations. I am the root and the offspring of David and the bright morning star.”’… ‘The one who bears witness of these things says, “Yes, I am coming quickly.”’ ‘Amen! Come, Lord Jesus.’' Revelation 22:12-16, 20 05/15/2014 - Ownership change from Gebert, Warren to Watchtower Bible & Tract Society. 5 Sylvan Way is a property located in Tuxedo Park, NY . It has approximately 2,412 Sq Ft and has 7 rooms. 15 Sylvan Way. is owned by WATCHTOWER BIBLE & TRACT SOCIETY. It was last recorded in 2016, where the sales price was $320,000 .So between 1992 and 1998 I engaged in correspondence over a few such matters with the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses in Brooklyn, New York. I directed my questions straight to the top from the word go, as the 12 men who make up the Governing Body are the only 12 Jehovah's Witnesses on the planet allowed to think for themselves.The Governing Body looks to the Universal Sovereign, Jehovah, and to the Head of the congregation, Jesus, for guidance. ( 1 Corinthians 11:3; Ephesians 5:23) Its members do not regard themselves as the leaders of God’s people. They, along with all anointed Christians, “keep following the Lamb [Jesus] no matter where he goes.”Morris married his wife Susan in December 1971 and they have two children, Jesse and Paul. Jesse Morris is a member of the U.S. Branch Committee of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Soon after his father was expelled from the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Jesse appeared on JW Broadcasting as part of the 153rd Gilead Graduation.13) The symbol of the new Jerusalem in Freemasonry represents ancient Freemasonry, that is, the ancient founders of Freemasonry. 14.) For Jehovah’s Witnesses, the saints united with the lamb Jesus Christ in heaven constitute the symbolic new Jerusalem, in the transient sense of the 144,000 chosen in the earthly visible organization (their governing body), not the actual city. All Governing Body members take vows to Lucifer, they promise to bring Lucifer one blood sacrifice per year. They don’t want JWs to die just because of a disease, but they want it to be as bloody as possible. The younger the victim, the better, the bloodier, the better. The more the person suffers, the better. #exjw #JehovahWitness #exjwcriticalthinkerThe Governing Body of Jehovah's Witness stakes claims that they are Gods Spokesmen. At that time, the lifesaving di... The Governing Body members who lead the Service Committee are Samuel Herd, Gerrit Lösch, Anthony Morris, and Mark Sanderson. Gary Breaux. Service Department & Translation Department Overseer, Christian Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses Vice-President & Former Watchtower New York Vice-President & Secretary/Treasurer.Oct 28, 2022 · Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses. The Governing Body, an all-male group with varying membership sizes but eight members as of January 2018, is in charge of running the organization. It is housed in the headquarters of Watchtower Society’s Warwick, New York. Non-Witnesses please understand that to a Witness the Watchtower literally replaces the Bible as a source of faith and doctrine. They will strongly deny this, but Witnesses know in their hearts it is true as the above quotes prove beyond any question. INFORMATION CONTROL #3: JW's forbidden from reading non-JW materials: Jehovah's Witness Governing Body Member Lies Under Oath. PIMIs can say Geoffrey Jackson was doing theocratic warfare when he lied, but did Stephen do the same when he was on trial by the Pharisees? No, he told the truth, and he was killed for it. The ARC wouldn’t have even killed him if he told the truth. They probably wouldn’t have even ... The Governing Body is a small group of mature Christians who provide direction for Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide. Their work is twofold: They oversee the preparation of Bible-based instruction through the publications, meetings, and schools of Jehovah’s Witnesses. — Luke 12:42.In recent decades, that slave has been closely identified with the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Note, however, that the word “slave” in Jesus’ illustration is singular, indicating that this is a composite slave. The decisions of the Governing Body are thus made collectively. The Governing Body is a small group of mature Christians who provide direction for Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide. Their work is twofold: They oversee the preparation of Bible-based instruction through the publications, meetings, and schools of Jehovah’s Witnesses. — Luke 12:42. All Governing Body members take vows to Lucifer, they promise to bring Lucifer one blood sacrifice per year. They don’t want JWs to die just because of a disease, but they want it to be as bloody as possible. The younger the victim, the better, the bloodier, the better. The more the person suffers, the better.On 11 November 2019 a new Jehovah’s Witnesses company, “Kingdom Support Services (Australasia) Limited” (KSSA), was registered in Australia to “promote throughout Australasia the advancement of the Christian religion as understood and taught by the ecclesiastical Governing Body” and to “co-operate with or provide financial ...2021 Governing Body Update #1. A Governing Body member shares encouraging experiences that illustrate how Jehovah is blessing our zealous efforts to witness despite the limitations caused by the pandemic. "However, the Governing Body are appointed through the holy spirit under the direction of Jehovah God and Jesus Christ."Watchtower 1990 Mar 15 p.18 "These overseers faithfully seek to apply instructions received from Jehovah God and Jesus Christ by means of the faithful and discreet slave and its Governing Body." The Governing Body does not allow us to give relative obedience. The apostles stood before the secular authority of the nation of Israel which coincidentally was also the spiritual Governing Body of that nation—a nation chosen by God, his people. Yet, they boldly proclaimed: “We must obey God as ruler rather than men.”.Note: Issued by the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses: USA: 2009: 06: 10: To Governing Body: Property Search Update for June 3-9, 2009: Note: Issued by Leon Weaver, Jr for the U.S. Branch Committee: USA: 2009: 06: 12: To Governing Body: Potential development of a third site outside New York CityOn February 22, 2023, Anthony Morris III was officially removed from the governing body of Jehovah's Witnesses. www.sportskeeda.com. Major shake-up in the Jehovah Witnesses Governing Board. Appears Mr. Morris was not "in harmony" with the other seven JW Governing Board Members.During the 2015 Australian Royal Commission, governing body member Geoffrey Jackson tries to explain that members of Jehovah's Witnesses that become inactive... May 15, 2020 · NEWS RELEASES 2020 Governing Body Update #1 Hear how Jehovah’s Witnesses in South Korea, Italy, and the United States are dealing with the recent spread of the pandemic. There have been many prophetic failures over the years from the leadership of Jehovah's Witnesses, such as 1914, 1925, and 1975, not to mention the ongoing r... Note: Issued by the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses: USA: 2009: 06: 10: To Governing Body: Property Search Update for June 3-9, 2009: Note: Issued by Leon Weaver, Jr for the U.S. Branch Committee: USA: 2009: 06: 12: To Governing Body: Potential development of a third site outside New York CityDoctrine is rarely the way to open the mind's eye of one of Jehovah's Witnesses. To learn of indiscretion is more effective, being a shocking awakening, particularly when a follower holds the Governing Body in high esteem. This is especially so regarding issues where Watchtower is outspokenly critical of other religious organizations. In Barbara Grizutti Harrison's book, "Visions of Glory: A History and a Memory of the Jehovah's Witnesses," she points out the American bias in the religion. They can deny it all they like, but it's as American as the red, white and blue.The Governing Body lives and works in the head office in Warwick, USA, and is the head of the highly hierarchical organization. Jehovah's Witnesses believe that the Governing Body is the "channel" through which Jehovah God makes known his will. Branches. Under the supervision of the Governing Body, the organization is led through Branch offices.Geoffrey W. Jackson and Anthony Morris III—would be added to the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses. ... In April 2003, he and Jenny became part of the United States Bethel family and began to work in the Translation Services Department. Soon thereafter, Brother Jackson was made a helper to the Teaching Committee of the Governing Body. ...2021 Governing Body Update #1. A Governing Body member shares encouraging experiences that illustrate how Jehovah is blessing our zealous efforts to witness despite the limitations caused by the pandemic.Jehovah's Witnesses are sincere people genuinely striving to do God's will in their lives. Like us, they go about their daily routines, struggle with life's concerns, and engage in spiritual ...On february 22, 2023, anthony morris iii was officially removed from the governing body of jehovah's witnesses. the organization made the announcement via a short notice on its website. Jehovah S Witness Leader Preaches Against Tight Pants Says Gays Are Pushing Them Audio. Jehovah S Witness Leader Preaches Against Tight Pants Says Gays Are ...The Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses have lost their faith and love in God and are now legally establishing their Watchtower assets. Their faith and love is now in the almighty dollar. Note: Section entitled “Jehovah’s Witnesses in Poland” was added November 12, 2015.Nevertheless, he added: “But I want you to know that the head of every man [including every member of the governing body] is the Christ; . . . in turn, the head of the Christ is God.” ( 1 Cor. 11:2, 3) Yes, under his Head, Jehovah God, the invisible and glorified Christ Jesus was leading the congregation. The Governing Body is deeply touched and encouraged to see that God’s people around the world have been busier than ever as they keep pace with Jehovah’s organization. Many have moved to serve where the need is greater. Others have moved into a new avenue of service, such as a foreign-language field. Many have tried a form of witnessing ... The Governing Body is deeply touched and encouraged to see that God’s people around the world have been busier than ever as they keep pace with Jehovah’s organization. Many have moved to serve where the need is greater. Others have moved into a new avenue of service, such as a foreign-language field. Many have tried a form of witnessing ...During the presidencies of Nathan H. Knorr and Frederick W. Franz, there were no black or Hispanic leaders among Jehovah’s Witnesses, aside from a few rank and file elders and circuit overseers. It was not until 1999 that a black man, Samuel Herd, was appointed to the position of Governing Body member.The Governing Body is a small group of mature Christians who provide direction for Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide. Their work is twofold: They oversee the preparation of Bible-based instruction through the publications, meetings, and schools of Jehovah’s Witnesses. — Luke 12:42. Dec 17, 2021 · 2021 Governing Body Update #10. A Governing Body member provides pandemic-related updates. He also shares encouraging experiences that illustrate how to make good use of our time during the pandemic. In recent decades, that slave has been closely identified with the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Note, however, that the word “slave” in Jesus’ illustration is singular, indicating that this is a composite slave. The decisions of the Governing Body are thus made collectively. Mar 3, 2023 · Listen to Livestream: Governing Body Member Of Jehovah's Witnesses, Anthony Morris, Removed From Position and 150 more episodes by Ex-Jehovah's Witnesses-Critical Thinkers » Critical Thought Podcast, free! No signup or install needed. Meet Daria! Your Best Free Therapy Session After Leaving the Jehovah's Witnesses. Sep 14, 2015 · Geoffrey Jackson’s appearance before the Royal Commission left many questions unanswered. If you are one of the many current and former Jehovah’s Witnesses who spent much of last month glued to your screen watching the Australian Royal Commission into child abuse, likely you are still dumbfounded by the testimony of one person in particular: Governing Body member Geoffrey Jackson. As for the GB's official allowance.It means nothing when you have all the. resources of the Corporation at your disposal. My understanding is that the governing body hold equal shares in the. privately held Watchtower corporations. Considering they each receive $14. per month in compensation and are in their 70's, 80's and 90's, I challenge. Governing Body members. Jehovah's Witnesses began capitalizing Governing Body as a proper noun in 1971; The Watchtower that year announced "The present Governing Body comprises eleven anointed witnesses of Jehovah."[82] The original members of the 1971 Governing Body, all now deceased, are indicated in italics in the lists below.[83] Current So if that's true, before there was a Governing Body of Jehovah's witnesses in 1914, Jesus came invisibly and either chose the remaining anointed to be the faithful and discreet slave (who were NOT Jehovah's Witnesses), chose Pastor Russell with his pagan teachings (per the organization of Jehovah's Witnesses standards) as his Faithful and Discreet Slave, or he chose a "soon to be organization ... Jan 25, 2020 · The governing body of Jehovah’s Witnesses continue to deny the findings of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. Despite the above cited statement published by the Child Abuse Royal Commission, Bennett QC and Gibson wrote in their commissioned report to Watchtower Australia and the Jehovah’s Witnesses organisation that, As for the GB's official allowance.It means nothing when you have all the. resources of the Corporation at your disposal. My understanding is that the governing body hold equal shares in the. privately held Watchtower corporations. Considering they each receive $14. per month in compensation and are in their 70's, 80's and 90's, I challenge.Geoffrey W. Jackson and Anthony Morris III—would be added to the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses. ... In April 2003, he and Jenny became part of the United States Bethel family and began to work in the Translation Services Department. Soon thereafter, Brother Jackson was made a helper to the Teaching Committee of the Governing Body. ...Open Letter to the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Dear Brothers, I served for 7 years as an Elder in the Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. I recently relinquished this privilege for the following reasons: My whole life I was taught that Armageddon is going to be here any moment and is imminent.
So if that's true, before there was a Governing Body of Jehovah's witnesses in 1914, Jesus came invisibly and either chose the remaining anointed to be the faithful and discreet slave (who were NOT Jehovah's Witnesses), chose Pastor Russell with his pagan teachings (per the organization of Jehovah's Witnesses standards) as his Faithful and Discreet Slave, or he chose a "soon to be organization ... . Nikki daniels
Jehovah’s witnesses believe that the governing body are anointed, that they’re God’s channel to followers on earth. Howie knew these guys as people, like Carl Klein, the governing body member in the wheelchair, Howie was with him the day his faith began to unravel he was reading a letter to Klein from a Jehovah’s witness disputing the ...The Governing Body is a small group of mature Christians who provide direction for Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide. Their work is twofold: They oversee the preparation of Bible-based instruction through the publications, meetings, and schools of Jehovah’s Witnesses. — Luke 12:42. v. t. e. Raymond Victor Franz (May 8, 1922 – June 2, 2010) was a member of the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses from October 20, 1971, until his removal on May 22, 1980, [1] [2] and served at the organization's world headquarters for fifteen years, from 1965 until 1980. Franz stated the request for his resignation and his subsequent ... COURT DEPOSITION - where all legal entities, and unincorporated entities have been subpoenaed, naming the Governing Body (p.s anyone with ACCESS to PACER can obtain these documents directly from he Supreme Court, so if you wish to verify the veracity of these documents, please be my guest and take the number of the court doc, and go pay for it!) Gage Fleegle was announced as a member of the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses on January 18, 2022. Fleegle previously worked in the Teaching Committee Office under the oversight of Governing Body member, Mark Stephen Lett before becoming a helper to the Service Committee. The Governing Body. 953 likes. The Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses claims to speak for God Furuli also says that, because there was no Governing Body in the first century, “the present governing Body has no biblical legacy and should be dissolved.” (No wonder this book is already the source of lots of gleeful discussions on ex-JW forums.) (UPDATE: I had posted a passage here that I believed was from the book. It was not.2021 Governing Body Update #1. A Governing Body member shares encouraging experiences that illustrate how Jehovah is blessing our zealous efforts to witness despite the limitations caused by the pandemic. Good morning Eric, Watchtower 1/5/2005: Who will be resurrected. Paragraph 10: So whether by the earth opening and swallowing them or by fire consuming them as in the case of Korah and the 250 Levites who sided with him, all these rebels ended up in Sheol, or Hades.—Numbers 26:10. paragraph 17 this is what it says concerning the ringleaders—Korah, Dathan, and Abiram: Many who read this ...Jan 6, 2023 · A Governing Body member shows how our brothers and sisters are making Jehovah their refuge despite trials or tragedies. NEWS RELEASES 2023 Governing Body Update #2 Jehovah's Witnesses are sincere people genuinely striving to do God's will in their lives. Like us, they go about their daily routines, struggle with life's concerns, and engage in spiritual ... May 6, 2015 · Here is what Jehovah has said in full: “Be stunned and amazed; blind yourselves and be blinded. They are drunk, but not with wine; they are staggering, but not from alcohol. For Jehovah has poured a spirit of deep sleep on you; he has closed your eyes, the prophets, and he has covered your heads, the visionaries.”. – Isaiah 29:9-10. In Barbara Grizutti Harrison's book, "Visions of Glory: A History and a Memory of the Jehovah's Witnesses," she points out the American bias in the religion. They can deny it all they like, but it's as American as the red, white and blue. Feb 28, 2023 · Nearly three years later, he was asked to serve as a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses Governing Body. He served in the role for more than 17 years, starting in 2005 and continuing until his ... It wasn’t always full. The Governing Body was using tools made for reaching God, to reach demons, it was so diabolical. The only woman she remembers involved in any of this was Brother Sydlik’s wife. She was dressed like the harlot of Babylon The Great. She remembers she was nice to her. On the weekend of October 5 and 6, 2013, an audience of 1,413,676 in 31 countries attended the 129th annual meeting of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, either in person at the Assembly Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.A., or via webcast. Guy Pierce, a member of the Governing Body of Jehovah ... The Governing Body Is Not Inspired. The Watchtower is ruled by a group of men called “The Governing Body” who rule with an iron fist. These 7 men are according to Jehovah Witnesses as “anointed ones” they’re responsible for all doctrines believed by the Jehovah Witnesses. While they say the bible is their ultimate authority it’s ...A New Member of the Governing Body. ON Wednesday morning, January 24, 2018, the United States and Canada Bethel families enjoyed hearing a special announcement: Brother Kenneth Cook, Jr., had been added to the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Brother Cook was born and raised in south-central Pennsylvania, U.S.A.Doctrine is rarely the way to open the mind's eye of one of Jehovah's Witnesses. To learn of indiscretion is more effective, being a shocking awakening, particularly when a follower holds the Governing Body in high esteem. This is especially so regarding issues where Watchtower is outspokenly critical of other religious organizations.Now, this is a vague parable at best, but JWs cling to this interpretation fervently: In Christ’s figurative household, the Governing Body of the Watchtower Society claims to be that “slave” who provides spiritual “food” to the “domestics” who are members of the anointed class specifically, but can be extended to include the ....