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.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.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.”.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 ... Aug 11, 2017 · 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.”. God needs no particular person, church, denomination, creed or organization to accomplish his purpose." The concept of Jehovah having one single organization that he directs by means of a Governing Body is used to support the concept that being a Jehovah's Witness is essential for salvation. May 9, 2023 To Whom does the Governing Body Belong? To the God of truth or the God of the lie? That is […] Mass Shooting in Hamburg, Germany, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses A mass shooting event took place in Hamburg, Germany at a Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses after 9pm on Thursday […]Raymond Franz was a member of the Governing Body in the 1970's, before leaving and writing the book Crisis of Conscience. I was in email correspondence with Franz regarding jwfacts.com in 2005 when Geoffrey Jackson was made a member of the Governing Body. This prompted me to ask about the motives of Governing Body members and was fortunate to ...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 ...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 ...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 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 ...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, Jan 6, 2011 · 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: 1. My whole life I was taught that Armageddon is going to be here any moment and is imminent. 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 ...Raymond Franz, a member of the governing body for nine years wrote in Crisis of Conscience: “I felt, and still feel, that there were many good men on the Governing Body. In a long-distance phone call, a former Witness said to me, “We have been followers of followers.” Another said, “We have been victims of victims.”2022 Governing Body Update #8. A Governing Body member encourages us to be ready to adapt when Jehovah’s chariot moves. He also helps us to appreciate the benefits of in-person meetings.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 2022 Governing Body Update #8. A Governing Body member encourages us to be ready to adapt when Jehovah’s chariot moves. He also helps us to appreciate the benefits of in-person meetings.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. 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 ... Here again, this would describe the work of the governing body. In speaking of the "faithful discreet slave class," from which come the members of the Jehovah's Witnesses Governing body, the Watchtower publication Qualified to be Ministers states, "But since the Lord's return, their responsibilities have been enlarged. The 'slave' class has ...They make up the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses. These spirit-anointed men oversee the Kingdom work and the spiritual feeding program. As in the first century, though, the Governing Body does not consult with each individual member of the slave class before making decisions. (Read Acts 16:4, 5.13) 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. 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... 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. 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. 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 ...The Governing Body. 953 likes. The Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses claims to speak for God 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 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 ...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. A Letter From the Governing Body. Dear Fellow Kingdom Publisher: PICTURE yourself as a member of the Brooklyn Bethel family on Friday morning, October 2, 1914. You are seated at your usual place at the breakfast table, awaiting the arrival of Brother C. T. Russell. Suddenly the door to the dining room opens and Brother Russell appears.2022 Governing Body Update #8. A Governing Body member encourages us to be ready to adapt when Jehovah’s chariot moves. He also helps us to appreciate the benefits of in-person meetings.Guy H. Pierce, Member of the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Dies. NEW YORK—Guy H. Pierce, a member of the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses at their world headquarters in Brooklyn, New York, died on Tuesday, March 18. He was 79 years of age. Mr. Pierce served on various committees that supervise activities related to the ...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 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 The Governing Body. 953 likes. The Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses claims to speak for God that makes $500,000 a year, bare minimum, just from donations. there aren't other benefactors, it's just them. keep in mind that that amount in donations pales in comparison to the giant monolith of money that is real estate. they do not purchase land, the congregations foot the bill. they do not pay construction costs, they do not pay ... Changed Date Doctrine 1800s. This article covers some of the lesser known failed predictions and changed date doctrine of the Watchtower Society. For many decades the Watchtower taught that the last days started in 1799, Jesus' invisible presence commenced in 1874 and the world would end in 1914. This article outlines over 20 dates no longer ...Jan 10, 2022 · (Rebuttals Sushi no. 265 - Reviewing the 2021 Annual Meeting - Part 4 of 4) Apparently the biggest concern among Jehovah's Witnesses is not how abusive and c... 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. 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. 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, 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: Portuguese (Portugal) photocopies of statements from rare Watchtower publications, this book reveals many facts the Watchtower Society tries to hide from Jehovah’s Witnesses and investigators of this religion. Click HERE to purchase a hard copy of this book for $9.99Kindle for $2.99. As of 2010, there are over 7 million active Jehovah’s ...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 ...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 ...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 ...If you would like to help us to continue in this work, click this link: https://beroeans.net/support/If you would like to donate directly through paypal, ple... 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.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. Jan 10, 2022 · (Rebuttals Sushi no. 265 - Reviewing the 2021 Annual Meeting - Part 4 of 4) Apparently the biggest concern among Jehovah's Witnesses is not how abusive and c... 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, Jehovah’s Witnesses were second to last, just a notch above the poorer Pentecostals. This, due in no small measure to the fact that the Watchtower has strongly discouraged Jehovah’s Witnesses from acquiring a higher education. The Society also routinely rebukes and condemns Jehovah’s Witnesses for getting involved in get-rich-quick schemes.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.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 ...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 ... that makes $500,000 a year, bare minimum, just from donations. there aren't other benefactors, it's just them. keep in mind that that amount in donations pales in comparison to the giant monolith of money that is real estate. they do not purchase land, the congregations foot the bill. they do not pay construction costs, they do not pay ... Dec 13, 2022 · As the adherents of one of the world’s most well-known religious organizations, Jehovah’s Witnesses have a current leader – a figurehead who symbolizes the religion’s mission and beliefs. Stephen L. Lett currently serves as the Governing Body Chairman, who is the highest ranking figure in the worldwide organization. 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.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!) The Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses has continued to give a good lead during the service year in caring for the interests of Jehovah’s kingdom earth wide. The Governing Body holds weekly meetings, with all the committees represented, to discuss matters presented to it by the various Branch Committees and to consider recommendations ...Jan 16, 2018 · 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 . 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.Jun 23, 2017 · In this video I take a look at the evidence for and against the Governing Body being Gods sole channel of communication to mankind. Dec 3, 2012 · It has finally been confirmed on JW.org that Mark Sanderson is the latest brother to be appointed as a member of the Governing Body. The news comes an astonishing two and a half months after the announcement was first made to the bethel family in New York on September 5th 2012, and subsequently leaked online. Sanderson, 47, has thus completed a ... Jan 14, 2020 · 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 assistance to persons having similar aims and purposes and ... The members of the Governing Body do not regard themselves as the leaders of Jehovah’s Witnesses but rather that they take the lead of Jehovah’s Witnesses. These seemingly contradictory statements are known as doublespeak. The writers of Jehovah’s Witnesses’ material use doublespeak quite extensively. The Bible says: “Let all things ...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. Jehovah’s Witnesses were second to last, just a notch above the poorer Pentecostals. This, due in no small measure to the fact that the Watchtower has strongly discouraged Jehovah’s Witnesses from acquiring a higher education. The Society also routinely rebukes and condemns Jehovah’s Witnesses for getting involved in get-rich-quick schemes.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. The Governing Body uses that to insist that the unity Paul is speaking of can be achieved by “obeying the commands of the men from the Governing Body”, or as they put it, by following the direction from Jehovah’s organization.” But what if it’s not Jehovah’s organization, but rather the Governing Body’s organization? What then?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.The members of the Governing Body do not regard themselves as the leaders of Jehovah’s Witnesses but rather that they take the lead of Jehovah’s Witnesses. These seemingly contradictory statements are known as doublespeak. The writers of Jehovah’s Witnesses’ material use doublespeak quite extensively. The Bible says: “Let all things ...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.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 Dec 2, 2022 · 2022 Governing Body Update #8. A Governing Body member encourages us to be ready to adapt when Jehovah’s chariot moves. He also helps us to appreciate the benefits of in-person meetings. From: Brother Geoffrey Jackson. Date: August 15, 2015. To: Fellow members of the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Dear brothers, While I was in Australia looking after my ailing father, Satan managed to haul me before his representatives in the government: the so-called Royal Commission.
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.. Christmas lingerie victoria
governing body of jehovah's witnesses, et al., defendants, and watchtower bible and tract society of new york, inc., defendant-appellant. k & l gates llp, new york city (dana parker of counsel), for defendant-appellant. the zalkin law firm, new york city (elizabeth a. cate of counsel), for plaintiff-respondent.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.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 ... 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. 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 #2ruling council of Jehovah's Witnesses. This page was last edited on 16 March 2023, at 04:58. All structured data from the main, Property, Lexeme, and EntitySchema namespaces is available under the Creative Commons CC0 License; text in the other namespaces is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. Sep 13, 2021 · The Governing Body oversees a vast global real estate portfolio, including Kingdom Halls built by congregations around the world. The Australian branch owns at least 440 properties including a sprawling headquarters in western Sydney. Last year, it reported an income of more than $32 million. 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.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 uses that to insist that the unity Paul is speaking of can be achieved by “obeying the commands of the men from the Governing Body”, or as they put it, by following the direction from Jehovah’s organization.” But what if it’s not Jehovah’s organization, but rather the Governing Body’s organization? What then?Raymond Franz was a member of the Governing Body in the 1970's, before leaving and writing the book Crisis of Conscience. I was in email correspondence with Franz regarding jwfacts.com in 2005 when Geoffrey Jackson was made a member of the Governing Body. This prompted me to ask about the motives of Governing Body members and was fortunate to ...The Witness also told my family the Governing Body uses Nelson's new age energy healings regularly. There's other practitioners Nelson taught this energy healing system to, as well, and they recruit ailing members in the Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Halls, to this day, and "heal" them, without interference from the elders.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.”.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 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 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.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. 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.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 ... .