Leadership Dynamics: Exploring the Appointment of Younger Brothers in the Jehovah's Witness Faith

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Announcements and Reminders
January 2022
FOR ELDERS
Assisting Young Brothers to Make Spiritual Progress:
For several years, the Governing Body has emphasized the importance of assisting young brothers to qualify for congregation responsibilities.
This continues to be an urgent need. It has been observed that in some congregations, few baptized brothers in their late teens and early 20s are reaching out to serve as pioneers or ministerial servants. In some lands, relatively few young brothers are applying to attend the School for Kingdom Evangelizers, to serve at Bethel or to assist in Kingdom Hall construction and maintenance. On the other hand, qualified younger brothers in some congregations have been held back simply because of their age. (w18.08 pp. 11-12 pars. 15-17)
Therefore, the Governing Body requests that all bodies of elders worldwide give priority to helping younger brothers grow in their relationship with Jehovah and qualify for congregation responsibilities. (Phil. 2:20-22; 1 Tim. 4:12-15; w75 4/15 pp. 3-13)
Elders should regularly discuss spiritual goals with younger brothers. (Ps. 110:3; w21.08 pp. 26-31; sfl chap. 1 par. 6 pt. 4; chap. 8 par. 5)
Although relatively young in years, exceptional ministerial servants may already be viewed as spiritually older men and qualify as elders in their mid-, or even early, 20’s. In due course, the Shepherd book will be updated to reflect this direction.
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@olmeckrav 2 года назад

“Nobody does hypocrisy like the Watchtower.” -JT

@ExJWCriticalThinker 2 года назад

Bingo !!!!!! Can you believe that ? These guys insult their members intelligence Say an “older man” is not a “young man”. Out one side of their mouth and then turn around and appoint a “young man as a older man” Go figure Lol Jt

@thinkingbeliever247 2 года назад

I submitted my disassociation letter on December 31st and so did a newly baptized brother that I know. He was just baptized in August last year and within 2 months they had him primed and on the fast track to be a ministerial servant. But, thankfully we both woke up. Praise Jah!

@MindBodyStorm 2 года назад

Who did you give the letter to? Did you have to give it to a local body, or send it straight to Watchtower?

@chrisdurant4627 2 года назад

Wokeup, ya.went back to sleep,, wakeup,,,, what bugs me ya.go through all the.wuestions and.fall away,, come.on now,

@thinkingbeliever247 2 года назад

@@MindBodyStorm I sent it to all the folks in my congregation that I had email addresses for (included the elders & MS), and I mailed a copy of everything I said in the email to the Branch (it was 11 pages). I'm sure they didn't read it but I feel like I tried.

@MindBodyStorm 2 года назад

@@thinkingbeliever247 Did you file it with a court or Police department just in case? Or is that even a good idea?

@thinkingbeliever247 2 года назад

@@MindBodyStorm I actually called my attorney before I sent either because I wanted him to do an official document. But, he told me it was not necessary for him to send a letter or for me to do anything other than send it to the elders & Branch. Are you thinking something else is necessary or do you think I missed something? Very interested to hear. 😊

@minusdagroove 2 года назад

This is the reason why I walked away from the watchtower organization. The elders appointed my Bible student as a ministerial servant and skipped over me. I stopped attending in 2016.

@thrivingexjw2061 2 года назад

Young people are more savvy because of the internet!! Thank goodness! It’s just one more reason watchtower is crumbling 👏

@kyleesgiftcottage4708 2 года назад

I was in a congregation of 200 publishers with 4 elders. They were totally overworked. I was appointed 2 months short of being 27 years old. One of the most common questions I was asked when appointed was how old are you? I knew it was an issue because I was young. After 4 years I was burned out and emotionally drained. I had sat in shepherding and judicial committees which were very painful. It was not an enjoyable experience.

@georgerickard4915 2 года назад

Colin I’m right there with you. I served on six judicial committees simultaneously while being the service overseer, the school overseer, conducting a book study. I loved my brothers and sisters, but being an elder is not about love, it is about enforcement.

@MiguelRodriguez-ok9rb Год назад

Well screw them forgot them

@fortunateawakening 2 года назад

Such hypocrisy☹️ Praying for all the captives to be freed🙏🏾

@ExJWCriticalThinker 2 года назад

Hey no one does hypocrisy like Watchtower

@doctor.chioma 2 года назад

@@ExJWCriticalThinker my mom’s Anthem since I was a kid "no one does hypocrisy like Jehovah’s Witnesses"

@alans.wendelschafer6588 2 года назад

@@doctor.chioma I don't know you or your mom personally, but your mom sounds awesome! 👍👍

@vicroy5603 2 года назад

Some 18 years ago, two brothers in their mid-thirtys confided in me as a PO (then)that they have resolved not to make themselves available for any 'privileges', and that was why deliberately turned in very low hourly monthly reports, and absented themselves willingly from some meetings and CO's visits. They both had poverty-stricken, very elderly, former pioneer parents under each one's care. Great thanks JT & Lady Cee.

@ExJWCriticalThinker 2 года назад

Now that was a powerful post

@GorgeousRoddyChrome 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing that experience.

@gnoter2 2 года назад

Yes! Powerful reply indeed! I've seen too many times (over 60+ yrs association) young "whippersnapper" new to cong. Spend many hrs in the ministry, cozy up to the elders, reaching out for privileges, ride high & crash & burn...badly. If one out in service time, they're rewarded with privleges. ...'sister's' carrying mics!!??? Shocking! Hahaha!!

@audeo9542 2 года назад

I think someone at bethel is pitching the idea to give sisters privileges. They’ll probably pick some verse about the female prophets and boom: new light

@quackdracular7610 2 года назад

JT and Lady C, this hits close to home for me. There's a lost generation or two (presently males between mid thirties to late fifties early sixties) who for one reason or another did not reach out or where discouraged by pettiness and favoritism when they did. A lot of them are saying "screw it, I am not giving them any free labor for a thankless job with a meaningless title in the grand scheme ". As someone who is in his early fifties and never appointed to be an elder even though more than qualified, I can understand the motivation to seek out younger recruits. They are easier to mold but it will backfire. You can't give inexperienced people power and expect good outcomes. In my case, I saw how my father who enjoyed great privileges from his youth (was made Congregation servant at 25, gave major talks at conventions, worked on major branch assignments, etc) neglected other important things in his life (marriage, family, finances, etc) only to be discarded when he was of no more utility to the org. Even though he was very well respected and liked, he died a somewhat broken man. I made up my mind not to fall into that trap. I was a good witness. High hour although never regular poineered, appointed MS at 21, never faced a judicial committee. I turned down appointment to be elder twice in two congregations because I saw what it did to my father. I had a wife and a young family and I wasn't interested, much to the bewilderment to those elders and my father when I told him. It's not worth it I said to my dad. Although disappointed, I think he deep down respected my decision. Now with the kids grown I've become PIMO so I am not going to be appointed (l keep reporting low hours) and seeking a way out, hopefully with my family.

@ExJWCriticalThinker 2 года назад

This is an EXCELLENT post that knocks the ball OUT THE PARK You have drilled dis n to the very point of our video Thanks for bringing your personal life exp to the table of discussion This was the point that lady Cee brought up in our PreShoot that she wanted to highlight Then you come right behind here and out the ICING ON THE CAKE thanks once again You guys help us help so many folks. When you bring real life rubber hitting the road personal life accounts Thanks Jt

@simoneneveragain2939 2 года назад

lol

@quackdracular7610 2 года назад

@@ExJWCriticalThinker Thanks guys. You and Cathy are the best. Just keeping it real. On further thought, a recent appointment in our congregation explains this letter. It's important to note that I live within 1 hour of all of the Bethel facilities in New York and my congregation is stocked with bethelites that no doubt know about this new policy. I have met many people you talk about in your videos including who I think is your mentor 😉. An older brother (about 61) was appointed an elder. Nothing has changed about this man's circumstances that suddenly qualified him. In fact, when l first joined the congregation 15 years ago, I thought he was a elder based on his comments and bearing. Over time and talking to him I realized he didn't fit into some arbitrary criteria to be an elder. He can come off a bit too earnest and eager at times in his comments and talks which can be off-putting but that's the most I can think of. Interesting times.

@gennaropannelli7138 2 года назад

DA L'ITALIA È MOLTO forte questa esperienza di vita di privazioni inutili sentirsi come tuo padre che ha dato tutta la sua vita per la WATCHTOWER e poi sentirsi messo da parte quando non può dare nella vecchiaia ,ma QUESTA è la WATCHTOWER AMERICANA che sta solo a chiedere in tutti i sensi con i loro privileggi che fornisce (E solo un modo per illudere le PERSONI con manipolazioni mentale facendo credere chi SA cosa sei ,)quando non puoi più dare ti parcheggia ,spero che molti ne prendano atto che alla fine e tutto vanità e delusione amarezza divisione e spreco di una vita controllata dalla WATCHTOWER.

@ready2danceagain 2 года назад

@@gennaropannelli7138 ben detto, cosi vero

@sparkyslag6776 2 года назад

I agree with everything you two said. I'm faded 2 Years at this time. I'm in my 50's now. I'm going to sit back and watch the Train Wreck happen. 😅 Love you guy's, thank you both 🤟

@lori4971 2 года назад

Thank you JT and Lady CEE we are in the process of making our fade. Sounds like the time is right before the babies take over 🙄🍼👶😂

@ExJWCriticalThinker 2 года назад

🤣

@ma.7583 2 года назад

Just love it when a new Exjw critical thinker video drops on RU-vid 👍 Keep it up guys

@gbnomore3918 2 года назад

🤣🤣🤣 "Welcome to JW Babies Broadcasting!"

@johnmanzanita1397 2 года назад

I asked my PIMO 17 year old son if any of the boys he knows are really gung ho about “the truth” and pioneering or trying to become MS’s and he’s like “no way dad, not even the elder’s sons”. Very telling…

@lori4971 2 года назад

@@johnmanzanita1397 my son who is now 27 was pioneering and running the sound for the meetings etc. They wouldn’t appoint him an ms. He finally gave up and is now out. My youngest son was completely ignored. These old men will regret how they treated this generation. Or they should!

@jackhoff3398 2 года назад

I was on my way to being a ministerial servant a few years ago after regular pioneering but that never happened because I woke up. Now I'm basically just coasting so I don't lose my family. I haven't been in field service in like 4 months but I still turn on the meetings with my camera off while I watch movies so my family (who I don't live with) doesn't trip... Lol

@interestedabbott 2 года назад

That's sad.

@cherylseebreth328 2 года назад

Naughty Jack. Watching movies during holy meetings? Lol

@georgerickard4915 2 года назад

The reason behind this is quite simple. The younger they appoint them the more willing they are to follow manmade rules without question. How completely contrary to scriptural direction, which of course is absolutely no surprise in this era.

@ExJWCriticalThinker 2 года назад

Yup!

@positiveendtimes 2 года назад

This letter is so encouraging to fading persons like myself. Since the start of covid I have had 2 dozen friends leave and none of these people were on the ‘fringe’ they were all elders, servants, pioneers, & ldc workers. I think the wheels are finally starting to fall off! Praise be 🙏

@iyesis 2 года назад

Wow 24 people? Thats a lot. I know at least ten off the top of my head.

@charrua59 2 года назад

I know several allso. It just falling apart

@rosiej.1473 2 года назад

This is so encouraging to hear. Where I live I only know of 3 of us who have left. It is sad how many people stay. Glad to hear there are other places where people are waking up and leaving.

@ExJWCriticalThinker 2 года назад

Yes they are falling off

@exjwukmusicalescape9241 2 года назад

@@rosiej.1473 maybe this is what Splane was talking about areas with a lot of “apostate” activity. I know a couple in my area, but things can change quickly now the blinkers are starting to come off.

@EfrainRiveraJunior 2 года назад

During my disfellowshipping committee in 1999, I had to sit for over an hour listening to the three elders scolding me for not having accepted their many invitations to go up the ranks. Instead of discussing the matter I brought to them, all they were interested in was for me to explain why I didn't want to be a Ministerial Servant or Elder. Me not accepting any position in the congregation had more weight in their decision than anything else.

@charrua59 2 года назад

Elders like the power and position in Good times. But know the bad times have arrive, they don't want to be elders anymore.

@pocahontas4583 7 месяцев назад

It’s interesting hearing the difference in how they deal with men vs women. I feel like they’re harsher on men. But I see some women saying they’re harsher on women. With women it gets weird and they start wanting juicy details when it’s a fornication situation where we’re pausing trying to understand why they need to know where you were touched, what position, etc. With men it seems they’re quick to DF and the conversations just seem so much more aggressive. Men seem to be seen as more of a threat.

@DavidTaylor-ki2ir 2 года назад

Appointed as an elder at 24. Had just graduated MTS in 1991 and was assigned to a foreign language congregation in a major US city. Not gonna lie, no way I was mature enough to deal with the problems that I was asked to handle. That in addition to the lack of any real training.

@sammyytube5999 2 года назад

Each time that I saw a young one appointed elder, I would think "poor baby". The fear was written all over their face. For the most part a lot of older friends thought the same. And that is why those baby elders were taken under the wings of the older one as their sons. Although they had that special consideration the majority of the times, I can imagine the intimidation of being sent into a foreign place that had problems. What a way to grow up fast when you have not grown up yourself.

@ExJWCriticalThinker 2 года назад

Wt cared nothing about these young men and what they would face sad to say

@ExJWCriticalThinker 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing the personal exp Jt

@DavidTaylor-ki2ir 2 года назад

@@ExJWCriticalThinker this foreign speaking congregation had a very conservative culture. One elder insisted, without any scriptural basis, that a 16 y/o witness who had sex with a similarly aged girl had to marry her since they took each other’s virginity. Only because that was his personal opinion on the matter and believed that was the honorable thing to do. As a junior member of the elder body, there was little I could do to counter the older men despite knowing that this was both unscriptural and ridiculous.

@krsouff 2 года назад

@David Taylor Was this foreign language Hindi by any chance? I knew a brother with your same name back in the day (in a major US city). He seemed miserable having so much responsibility and expectations constantly directed at him. If it’s you, I’m glad you got out. I hope you’re living a happy and full life now.

@barbarajohnson9050 2 года назад

This information IS profound, on so many levels. I’m 68, and I could not even imagine a 22 year (I have a 22 yr old GRANDDAUGHTER) old elder counseling me about life in general , or discussing sexual matters (I have sons approaching their 50’s!!!). This would take great humility and taking it up the a$$ as an aged one in that org. We can certainly see the domino affect taking place in the downfall in this awful organization. Thank you JT and Lady Cee for bringing this to us! I appreciate you both!

@ExJWCriticalThinker 2 года назад

Yes this will have a profound effect on so many sad to say. Since you have children in this age group you know full,well they are NOT “older men” at that age This is such a sad commentary on the org so many of us gave decades of unquestioning loyalty to Thanks for your personal exp Jt and Lady Cee

@gbnomore3918 2 года назад

🤣😂🤣

@sherylalismom285 2 года назад

As a older sister I once (boldly) complained about the incompetence of an elder to a Circuit Overseer. His comment to me was "Well he's willing." To which I said " So if my 12 year old is willing to take my car and do an errand for me I should let him?" NO! It's dangerous! Illegal! And could even cause death! Sheryl. Mom of Ali's Big Toe.

@southernbawselady7092 2 года назад

Hey Mom! 🌻🌺🌹 What a great comeback! 👠 I love my Sister Ali!... She visited me about 2 yrs ago and I mentioned to her it was time for another visit and to bring you along with her. Hopefully it can happen soon! Stay safe and blessed! 🙏💜

@pauldaignault7407 2 года назад

What they should say is that we are not finding enough brothers to throw common sense aside and live in poverty so as to keep more money coming in.

@ExJWCriticalThinker 2 года назад

Paul you are so bad!!! Sad to say you are exactly right. Lol How you been man?? Jt

@mercurydime8152 2 года назад

Very powerful insight about the three different groups of men in the congregation. My husband is 48 now. We pioneered for 14 years. He was always just on the verge of being appointed but this or that ridiculous reason was given as an excuse to wait a little longer. Basically there was always some elder wanting to play games and throw his weight around and make him suffer. Just ridiculous politics. But it crushed my husband’s spirit - Made him feel like he was useless and unloved by Jehovah because he was always trying so hard and being rejected. It was one of the many things that helped us to wake up. So many men in their 30s 40s and 50s suffered because of being blackballed. This is an interesting new dynamic to throw into all of that.

@quackdracular7610 2 года назад

Yep. See my comment on this video

@lindiasanders3463 2 года назад

Ain't no young person in their YOUTH can and ever have the maturity of a good older mature wise man from having lived and experienced life.Job,wife,children,BILLS!!!

@ExJWCriticalThinker 2 года назад

Lindia STOP IT! You are not supposed to be bringing insight and wisdom to the table of discussion Only an Elder can do that! Lol Excellent post thanks for sharing When did you get out? JT

@lindiasanders3463 2 года назад

@@ExJWCriticalThinker I just love 💕😘 LOVE you two.I hope I can meet you all in person one day.If a XJW Convention is Ever arranged I'm going to make it my business to be their.And I will be Volunteering to Work.Even in the bathrooms.With no mummer or Complaint.I would feel honored to give my free brown skin service to Serve at Our Convention.Im building my Emergency Fund up NOW.I will be there Lady Cee and Mr J.T.

@lindiasanders3463 2 года назад

@@ExJWCriticalThinker I walked away from JW about the 3rd Sunday in March 2017.I only went to pick up my Study Article of the Watchtower that said The Governing Body men were not inspired.I was in for 30 some years.Not a born in.A Single parent.I just walked away In March for 👍😊 good.But I started do research on Utube in 2015 on XJW's.I did it the way my Father say do."Always have a strategy,a plan,and divine wisdom and you will practically ALWAYS accomplish what you want."

@lindiasanders3463 2 года назад

I seriously thinking about getting a Utube channel.My son .Knows all about this technology.He said he would help me.And will educate myself on the laws of what I can and cannot do or say.

@lovelylady2607 2 года назад

@@lindiasanders3463 Me too. I’ll be volunteering right beside you.

@opietwoep1247 2 года назад

Great stuff. Those old time elders have to see how much the organization has changed in 20 years. They are now just like the religion they preached against back then.

@ExJWCriticalThinker 2 года назад

Poke Now you have made a powerful point Thanks Jt

@charrua59 2 года назад

I Think soon we will start givin the Catholic a run for there money in how many Babies gonna be Baptiste😁 I feel new light from brother Morris coming soon om the subject 😬.

@Joeandfran 2 года назад

My wife and I are actively encouraging all we meet to research all JW info online. That will be a relatively timely end to the society. It should go fairly fast. The important goal is to wake up those near and dear to us.

@ExJWCriticalThinker 2 года назад

Their GLORY DAYS are over No zeal or excitement for any organization is not a good sign Jt

@marcilambert2906 2 года назад

Yes, I never use to want to say how I was raised jw. Now, I can't wait to tell anyone interested about the cruel jw cult.

@gbnomore3918 2 года назад

I love to UNWitness!! My older brother has been an "elder" for years. He knows my stance and told other family members a couple years ago that I was "speaking against the organization and was an apostate". Now he's calling me by phone and wrote me a letter lamenting about the loss of family. I told him straight up on the first call I'd never be involved in this business of lies and deceit, mentioning the ARC over and over. I said "it's completely IMMORAL and you know it but you turn a blind eye!" I also told him "you can call it what you've been taught to, "apostacy" because you're just a puppet. But it's actually being a "heretic. Jesus was a heretic too!"

@marcilambert2906 2 года назад

@@gbnomore3918 yup, my family is still in. No one talks to me, because I started dropping too many truth bombs. I don't do that anymore bc I realized it freaked them out. Due to the lifelong programming. Now I pray for them to be awakened to innerstand what's going on with the org. Not sure how I was able to see all the craziness tho?? I don't what to scare them so I pray. They are good people who will need my support.

@gbnomore3918 2 года назад

@@marcilambert2906 I'd had red flags of cognitive dissonance for a long time but glossed them over. Then when the "gb" showed their faces and opened their mouths, I was like "this isn't Jesus's voice". Was out in d2d and a guy we met was an exJW and said "have you ever looked up the whole 1975 fiasco?" Had to check and then found the ARC hearings. That was it, I was done! I'm a little rough on my brother but he dished it out so he can take it too. I try to do it with straightforward facts and reasoning however. He said "well who do you look to for spiritual guidance?" I said "you shouldn't even ask such an infantile question considering your experience, you should know! Jesus said 'you have only one teacher!' I pray to God but I TALK to Jesus." My other older brother and my younger one are now fully awake! It took a couple years but the Lord works in mysterious ways LOL!!

@robertbest5460 2 года назад

I'm so glad I left this crazy organization

@dennishagans6339 2 года назад

Power corrupts but absolute power corrupts absolutely. that is how I heard it.

@ExJWCriticalThinker 2 года назад

You are on point

@lesliethomas7234 2 года назад

So true of the GB!

@floydbrennan9789 2 года назад

If this is not a key element that leads to Watchtower's complete demise, I don't know what will be. I really feel that this could cause even more people to wake up. A 22 YEAR OLD ELDER?? I'm having perhaps one of the biggest What The Fornication moments right now!! LOL!! I finally left this org in July of 2020 after 25 years and it's the best decision I've ever made in my life! This cult seems to be getting crazier by the day! Great video, Lady Cee and JT!

@cherylseebreth328 2 года назад

"What the Fornication ..." 🤣🤣

@Mrs.Nurse_Fancy 2 года назад

Wow. I truly feel sorry for the older people who are stuck there and just don't want to leave because theres nowhere else to go. Older people don't wanna believe anything else. How depressing to loose faith and knowing you lived a lie

@edelcarvajal6555 2 года назад

Generational conflict is very difficult to get rid off. It usually happens anytime between 30 to 35 years and the intergenerational reset.. However in addition to that you'll have the situation with the organization trying to survive the cultural shift that the information era has created on its peers. Is in addition to that the frustration that the approaching of Armageddon continues to be an approaching people's minds instead of just the urgency to continue on the good work of Jehovah.. And that end of itself creates a conflict between generations because every generation expected Armageddon to show up at its doorstep

@HL-vr1vs 2 года назад

Some of these "old people" joined late in life, have no spirituality to begin with and are there because they get too old to sin so they are not stuck. They need the gossip cliques.

@barbarafitzpatrick 2 года назад

@@HL-vr1vs never too old to sin and what you call gossip could be conversation .

@barbarafitzpatrick 2 года назад

God ,by his word ,the bible ,does Not lie

@johnhmcewen792 2 года назад

These older persons have not lost faith in the truth even as demonstrated by you Acts. 20:29-32

@paulinestamp8255 2 года назад

Had a little young one in my time, he was 32 years old. Power got to his head and he was very boastful. Can you imagine what could happen when they appoint these youngsters?

@akatheheretic3014 2 года назад

Bingo

@cherylseebreth328 2 года назад

Upstart inexperience.

@charrua59 2 года назад

In ways a elder can be 15 year in the future. I mean with zoom and online religion. They need just people that can work with apps and technologies

@littleredpony6868 2 года назад

I definitely agree. I know it would’ve gotten to my head if I was in a position of leadership when I was in my early 20s

@cherylseebreth328 2 года назад

@@charrua59 Point taken. Could even be 10 years old. After all, 7 year old children are learning to code. In the future, I foresee my 7 year old grandson shepherding my old experienced ass because he can build apps. In the meantime, my 40 year old daughter cannot do a dinner prayer in the presence of her 7 yr old elder son (unless she covers her lesser mortal sinful female smaller brain submissive head) even though she recently painfully pushed him out and breast fed him for 2 years. Wait a minute! His mom still ensures he cleans his backside properly, as he has not yet mastered the art. Love this org.

@lachicarivers51demilo52 2 года назад

As far as the Organization trying to recruit the really young brothers for the eldership, they might as well try sticking jello to fog. I think it's too little to late and sad to even think that more young men would waste the better part of their lives. I am so thankful that my son and I faded a few years ago.Thank you so much JT and Lady Cee for this timely information that I am hearing for the first time.

@lovelylady2607 2 года назад

I totally agree. Young people are smart and if they research this organization and listen to the people that believed the lies from the past and totally ruined their lives, the people that got kicked out for reasons that still don’t make any sense and others that are old now and broke. They will run away from this cult.

@pauldaignault7407 2 года назад

I can see it now, female elders! They will be part of a subgroup called Mothers Of Ministry, aka MOM.

@destinybarber4757 2 года назад

This is genuis lmaoo

@ExJWCriticalThinker 2 года назад

We are here hollering!!!! Great post We loved it All they need is some NEW LIGHT!!!!!!!! Great post When did you leave? Jt

@pauldaignault7407 2 года назад

The new title will be eldettes.

@ponchovillamedia788 2 года назад

This is a different generation of young people. Times are changing but the organization isn’t adjusting their archaic way of doing things.

@ExJWCriticalThinker 2 года назад

Bingo You knocked it out the park Thx Jt

@Pursuepeace0715 2 года назад

exactly it is a different generation because this generations is a lot more wiser. then technology and research of knowledge is now at your finger tips. You can fact check things in real time by sitting there listening to a sermon about the fall of Jerusalem and see the actual date is 587 BC and not 607! 😆

@runningonfullnostanks4523 2 года назад

Im so happy for you my new brothers in Jesus waking up to the true Jesus Christ Son of God. Hallelujah

@ianhowat635 2 года назад

Amen

@rockpadstudios 2 года назад

I remember when I was a kid there was this young brother that had it all; pretty wife, 2 kids, tall with executive style hair. He rose quickly and everyone fawned over him. Well of course he crashed and burned, it was a sad story and I felt sorry for the wife (she was a good person). I was out of the religion going to school and was out one night in a local bar and what did I see, that young guy. It was so pathetic, he was playing the pinball machine. He was just a big kid that never grew up because he had everything done for him (i.e. the golden child). I'll never forget him standing there wasting his life playing pinball. I do feel sorry for the young people that get appointed because they will see the damaged lives most JW's lead.

@ExJWCriticalThinker 2 года назад

GOLDEN CHILD!!! now that phrase sums up the type of men who will be appt only to fall on their face at the end of the day Great point Jeff thanks for sharing Jt

@marcilambert2906 2 года назад

There's damage whether you're an appointed person or not. 😍

@cherylseebreth328 2 года назад

@@marcilambert2906 You are on the ball, not the pin.

@charrua59 2 года назад

Its this orgs motto. Use them and spit them out. And it goes from publischer to GB members. No one hade the cojones to make changes needed. Religion is snare

@freedomparadisechick6564 2 года назад

Hello!! My personal opinion is there is so much potential for young people! I don't think they are interested in congregation matters. Young people these days are critical thinkers, they are more aware of cult control. The best thing for them is to get an education and secure good job. Watchtower won't pay their bills for sure!

@sydhill8173 2 года назад

This is even more disastrous for them. Definitely a part of the end of them

@ExJWCriticalThinker 2 года назад

Are saying more wheels are falling of the wagon???? Lol Hey when were you able to get out??? Jt

@cw7504 2 года назад

In 1995 I was a ministerial servant at 19, bethelite at 19, regular pioneer at 19 i was the only boy in 2 KH that did anything, I was the only 2 out of 10 in 2 KH that was baptized, disfellowshipped at 21. they have no youth programs, and they need to push people get married to keep them hostage. They are doing a 180 to try to keep youths, put the load on them.

@DavidTaylor-ki2ir 2 года назад

I’m glad you read out what you put on the screen because a lot of times I’m listening to your podcasts while driving and don’t have the luxury of looking at the screen. No need to apologize for reading for what’s on screen. It’s helpful to people who can only listen.

@ExJWCriticalThinker 2 года назад

Thanks Lady Cee is always saying. We can’t forget the folks on podcast. LOL We got you guys covered on podcast as well JT

@vusimngomezulu2500 2 года назад

@@ExJWCriticalThinker Between the Jehovah's witnesses and all different churches including exjws which one are true Christians according to the Bible??????????

@olmeckrav 2 года назад

@@vusimngomezulu2500 “True Christians” are everywhere. Dispersed thru all denominations. Jesus is the truth and all denominations are wrong. Follow Jesus not a denomination. Also exjw’s are not a denomination.

@vusimngomezulu2500 2 года назад

@@olmeckrav Is that from the Bible Psalms 119:105,2thimoty 3:16-17,or is that from you own opinion Roman's 10;2-3??????????

@carolwrinkles6204 2 года назад

@@olmeckrav Thank you! Well said. I was thinking the same thing.

@destinybarber4757 2 года назад

In my old congregation guys my age 15,16,17 years old starting little local bible studies and giving 15 min bible readings were extremely cocky and entitled so no JT i can't even imagine them now at 22 years old sittinv with the judicial committee.😲 side note: i love u and lady C you guys reassured me why i left the jw i tried to show my mom you guys and we dont speak anymore that was months ago and i never miss a post i thank u guys

@ExJWCriticalThinker 2 года назад

BINGO!!!! we all know those types of brown nose guys “Yes brother, yes brother anything else I can do” We know these types of guys will be a nightmare being in control When did you get out? Jt

@matthew.datcher 2 года назад

I'm a little annoyed by this. When I was in my mid-20s, my elders kept dangling the carrot of appointment as a ministerial servant. However, a week after each circuit overseer's visit, I kept being told how I hadn't qualified. Now, brothers in their 20s are being appointed as elders? If I were still in, I would be so angry at this "new light."

@ExJWCriticalThinker 2 года назад

Yes NEW LIGHT from Jehovah brother Matt can you believe this stuff? When we heard this I thought it was a JOKE it’s like NOTHING is beyond these. Guys Jt

@quackdracular7610 2 года назад

Yes, it's going to create a lot of resentment in those who were overlooked.

@auntlalanyc 2 года назад

yes they appnoint very young especially if your a pioneer & serve in foreign language 21/22...elder

@matthew.datcher 2 года назад

@@auntlalanyc My 40-year-old self looks at my 22-year-old self and cringes from how naive, idiotic, and inexperienced he was. There is no way I (nor any other 22-year-old) should have been an elder.

@auntlalanyc 2 года назад

@@matthew.datcher well it was emotional abuse, they kept showing you, you weren't good enough! I saw appointments under 25, I'm only a little older than you I'm 43. Walked way in Feb of 2017. Glad your out!! I'm like hard on myself for converting at 17...not born in. But we were young, now where older & wiser.

@MichaelSmith-lm5sl 2 года назад

I left in 1996'saw this coming back then, never wanted any leadership role, I wanted a peaceful existence not power.

@charrua59 2 года назад

Yep that year cracks started to appear. Most Young jws i talked to hade no interest in spiritual goals. Ofcourse Watchtower sees elders and ms as company men. So i don't blame the kids.

@lindiasanders3463 2 года назад

Loseing their mind.And that's what they get.They made a many lose their mind when we were in that CRAP. Watchtowers KARMA is built within.Nothing Good come out of something ROTTEN.Watchtower is Rotten,Stinky ROTTEN!!.

@tyshikiawilliams347 2 года назад

Rotten to the core! The broad and spacious road leading to death!

@pomosapien 2 года назад

I also wonder if this is another tactic to keep younger couples from leaving. The added responsibility keeps people from addressing their doubts, especially if they are too busy to stop and think.

@jessieberle3384 2 года назад

Isn’t it true that the male brain is not completely matured until 25? I believe that’s a proven scientific fact. In any case, in an organization where you are never good enough, I think some of these older elders will resist following this mandate. It’s like the 80-year-old farmer who still won’t hand the reigns of the farm over to his 50-year-old son because, in his eyes, he’s too young. My own husband, great with people, great Dad, beautiful human being, never “qualified “ for the pittance position of MS. Never good enough because he couldn’t keep that 10-hour field service average … close, but not quite. He finally said screw it, for many reasons, and focussed more on his business and our family. This organization is going to be left with nothing but narcissistic, corporate climbers in their “leadership” roles. Love the sports analogy of the third string! You two are fantastic. I wish you health, happiness and success in 2022.

@errolcampbell6985 2 года назад

Things Fall Apart. I just don't envision a rebirth of the organization. Because especially within the past 30 years there seem to be a downard spiral which appears to be unstoppable.

@TierneyWashington1983 2 года назад

This generation is so different. They aren't interested in organized religion. This generation isn't as "submissive" as the previous situation. Then another problem which was an issue with my husband. He wanted to reach out but the old heads didn't want to help him bc they were intimidated by him because of his skill (technology savvy, internet savvy). I agree with lady cee it's very disrespectful to a brother in his 30s or 40s who has been "reaching out" but a 20 year become a servant and then elder?! I know for myself I was 3rd generation but I look at my GMA she is faithful 89 years but I just don't see that for myself. So I left. Having a judicial meeting with a 20 year or 22 year isn't going to sit well. He is still wet behind the ears 🤣

@mishm.3893 2 года назад

If my old congregation were to be led by elders in their twenties, it will be a mess. Those old resentful sisters will give them a really hard time because that's what they did with older elders.

@Godly-Beard 2 года назад

If this goes into effect this will anger many older brothers who have waited a long time to finally become elders, along with some older brothers who kept getting turned down from becoming an elder.

@ExJWCriticalThinker 2 года назад

Bingo

@taaadaaa5256 2 года назад

Great Job 👍 Family keep up the Good work

@ExJWCriticalThinker 2 года назад

Just keeping it real When did you leave? Jt

@taaadaaa5256 2 года назад

@@ExJWCriticalThinker left Dec 1999

@stevebenoit6649 2 года назад

TIMBER... the Jehovahs witnesses tower is coming down !

@barose1 2 года назад

JT always cracks me up with his “elder” tone and cadence! 🤣 I remember back in the 1990s, many young brothers were not reaching out. The ones still in their teens were being groomed by the older generation, while there were very few in their 20s. They were either never baptized, disfellowshiped, or MIA.

@ExJWCriticalThinker 2 года назад

Hey man just keeping it real Did you every think in the US Branch the org would be down to the Bench warmers as elders? O when did you leave ? Jt

@barose1 2 года назад

@@ExJWCriticalThinker I left in 2003, but I still believed until 2008. It's a long story, to say the least!

@livingoutloud4210 2 года назад

Thought I was the only one. JT's awesome nonetheless

@Blackgypsyessentials Год назад

He does talk like he was somebody’s elder!😂😂😂❤

@Gigislaps 2 года назад

So interesting thing. I started listening to you guys as a fundamentalist Christian. I have since learned I was in a cult myself. But that thing with the older people being “worn out” was definitely my experience as a kids pastor. When I asked them to volunteer they will say things like “I did my time” like wow, is it a sentence? 😬 but I GET IT now

@ExJWCriticalThinker 2 года назад

Oh wow! Thanks for sharing!!!

@scottwadley9104 2 года назад

Why not Pay the Elders... Christendom pays theirs and they stay...They might feel appreciated more if they were paid.

@ExJWCriticalThinker 2 года назад

Scott come on now! Slave labor has always been free. Lol WT is too cheap I think Jt

@massagetherapyforinjuriesf8197 2 года назад

@@ExJWCriticalThinker I think that comment touch your heart my brother, since you was an Elder…but don’t worried…you and I are free from the Babylon the great… also what is in my mind and yours Jehovah and Jesus are evaluating it and that is a gift …whoever brother or sister in the WT, knowing what is right but does man’s will instead ..Jehovah will judge..

@cherylseebreth328 2 года назад

Pay? In which universe? Watchtower not be paying nobody. Watchtower be bloodsuckers.

@charrua59 2 года назад

How is brother Morris gonna have whisky money then? Dang you cold 😋

@lindiasanders3463 2 года назад

Watchtower always want to USE somebody when it benefits Them.

@ExJWCriticalThinker 2 года назад

You are on point!!! Jt

@lesliethomas7234 2 года назад

I would also argue that a leadership crisis exists at the governing body level. We can list a number of contributing factors such as, group think, poor creativity, inadequate public relations skills, etc . It still baffles me that a multi-billion org couldn't devise a successful strategy to deal with expose` in this tech information age. One of their sick responses was to publicly (at an annual convention) teach how to shun family members who conscientiously question certain matters. Big mistake! Akin to discarding a car, because of a problem we care not to fix. Some caring shepherds, they are (not). The leadership desperation merely echos down to the congregation level. Thanks for your insight.

@bbldrizzaay 2 года назад

Leslie that’s a really great observation… I want to know more about the teaching about shunning questioning, only thing I remember was Morris discouraging higher education at the broadcast

@Mrs.Nurse_Fancy 2 года назад

There only course of action is to rebrand admit the truth, apologize, and modernize.

@gustavscholten597 2 года назад

At last someone gets to the point ! admit “jehova” was only ever a company name, scrap the watchtower, get rid of the name Jehovah’s witnesses, admit that there’s no Armageddon and last days to worry about, destroy all watchtower publications, turn all remaining K halls into fast food franchises. Have I forgotten something? The 8 charlatans ! Rapture them off to heaven ! They find that their god has left heaven along with his son. Permanently. It’s become a Ghost town…

@guyonabudget5209 2 года назад

The answer to the question is simple. It's easier to manipulate a younger person because than are more naive then an older person because they are more wiser. That's it really go after the younger ones because we can fool them but the older ones they know what's up.

@ExJWCriticalThinker 2 года назад

Bingo!

@billstanley8355 2 года назад

Hi Mr T. Something that was not talked about . You could actually make a part two to this . There is a high number of brothers in the organization that used to serve as elders . That no longer serve and have no desire to serve again. In my congregation alone. There are 9 brothers who used to serve as elders. These brothers ate in good standing , Have no desire to serve and are layed back now. This is a growing problem. And getting bigger.

@Caracaraorangeberry 2 года назад

Watchtower shut down meetings and the preaching work. What do they even need anybody to serve for? there’s nothing to serve for. Besides- the economy is tanking and it’s gonna taken even worse. Men don’t have time for this. Watchtower is finished.

@LJDavisfamily6 2 года назад

Being chastised by a 21 year old.. Ain’t no damn way!

@cherylseebreth328 2 года назад

🤣🤣 I feel you sister. We will slap him silly. You on the left and I on the right.

@thumbstruck 2 года назад

The Mormons give out name badges with "elder" on it....

@cherylseebreth328 2 года назад

@@thumbstruck Badge of mormon honour. It massages their communal egos. Humans thrive on that type of shit.

@thumbstruck 2 года назад

@@cherylseebreth328 Humans tend to seek social context rather than relationship with God.

@cherylseebreth328 2 года назад

@@thumbstruck Well said!

@virginiagirl7014 2 года назад

So glad my two sons, 19 & 20 are out of an organization that would just use them up & not care.

@tamraholmes3082 2 года назад

Excellent video! Exactly what has been happening. The favoritism & nepotism works for those longing for some "power" over others. I know many who were like this. Some elders kids were the worst. Now they are power-wielding control freaks. Problem is - their children want nothing to do with it. They lure them back in with "you can be an elder". For some it works. Where I'm from, race also played an issue. I love these videos exposing the WT for what it is- a business ran by men under the guise of a religion serving God.

@utubesnot 2 года назад

This is so interesting. I was born and raised abroad as a JW. In my home country brothers as young as 18 would be appointed elders, tho most commonly early to mid-twenties. Sisters handled territory cards and reading at book study as needed.

@ExJWCriticalThinker 2 года назад

Yes that has been the case in some areas for years due to simply not having anyone But when your LARGEST BRANCH in the world is struggling and it’s due to no interest by those males in the hall that is profound That is what we are seeing In some halls you have PLENTY MALES but no zeal or excitement Folks are tired Jt

@grammargoddessNYC 2 года назад

And here in the US the average, rank and file JW had no clue sisters had these responsibilities in other countries. The org certainly never publicized it. Most brothers are tired. Burnt out. The sisters are too. Everyone is sick of this mess. It’s all about the strength and courage to quit. It depends on air and opportunity. That’s IT.

@mthokozisilanga4497 2 года назад

With 20s running the judiciary will be more than a disaster of the highiest order.🙆🏾

@reinaldofranco2966 2 года назад

Great video guys as always. This month will be my 6 year anniversary of getting out of this organization. So glad I’m out. I never told older elder all my things, now with babies 👶 don’t think so 🤦🏻‍♂️

@ExJWCriticalThinker 2 года назад

Congrats on your anniversary to freedom from Watchtower.

@thehigherevolutionary 2 года назад

How about the way the org threw those elders under the bus in the child abuse case in the midwest. The elders are told to break the law then "Jehovah" doesn't even help them avoid jail time.

@ExJWCriticalThinker 2 года назад

With younger elder it will be much easier as welll

@gr8lydeceved663 2 года назад

I have to wonder to what degree the "older elders" are going to cooperate with this arrangement....i foresee a lot of Young Brothers with daggers in their backs... meteoric rise and ......fall...

@petermcgregor5268 2 года назад

Happy new year to you JT an Lady Cee they must be really feeling the pinch of elders leaving as people are starting to wake up and JT you are so right on that they are feeling it and the water is drying up

@sparklecanada0112 2 года назад

Peter Mcgregor. 🤞that there is a Bone-Dry Drought ahead! 👏👏👌...⌛...⚰👏👏👏🤝

@Caracaraorangeberry 2 года назад

@13:20 i love JT’s elder impressions! hahaha

@ozie4779 2 года назад

There's another issue. The PIMOs are aware of what's going on in court rooms all around the world. They are seeing the possibility of elders being held personally responsible for following watchtower's bad legal advice. Who; in their right mind, would want to reach out for any responsibility which may land them in prison or sued? Who would volunteer to take on this enormous liability for free? You'd have to be out of your mind to put yourself in that situation.

@ExJWCriticalThinker 2 года назад

Excellent point Thx

@darlenepatrick4619 2 года назад

Ozie, totally agree. There is no interest by these men and like you mentioned they don't want to be caught up in any mess with going to court or being sued knowing wt will not have their back. Back in the day there was a lot of men who would be the first to say they had no interest in having any responsibility.

@zaqueenzhane7744 2 года назад

i remember years ago a talk at an assembly saying they needed more men coming in the truth i just remembered that it's been years since been in it so yeah

@BAMAJiPS 2 года назад

Never was a JW but always had a heart burden for them and witness freedom in Christ to them (have a large collection of WT back to early 1900s too) anyhow I've hoped and prayed to see the total collapse of this organization... when will the GB cash out... take the money and run? When will we have another high level defection ala Ray Franz who does a tell-all? When does the decline of leadership and consolidation of halls reach critical mass and the great crowd get tired of being slaves? I have really felt the past several years that I could very well see it in my life! Love you guys. Great work as always. God bless :)

@r.s.7283 2 года назад

When they say growing in relationship with Jehovah they mean growing in relationship with the watchtower. The watchtower makes themselves Jehovah. I just overheard a zoom meeting talking about young people not reaching out for "money" in which they mean higher education and reconsider their steps to serve "Jehovah". Their focusing on Proverbs 22:6 in order hold youths into the organization before they can begin to wake up.

@paulconcadora9395 2 года назад

Excellent perspective on the topic of elders, meaning elder and older men in the community/ congregations, because even in the bible scriptures say that the apostles of Jesus christ even turned to the elders older men on their advice on serious situations, Not meaning the younger men, meaning they older men in the community, and they are the apostles,

@cuddlez. 2 года назад

Thanks JT and Lady Cee! It’s apparent the WT continues to lose young people as they have little to zero interest in serving this manipulative and controlling religion. They want a career and enjoy their lives. They don’t want to be stuck attending meaninglessness meetings and knocking on doors for the rest of their lives.

@spooksya 2 года назад

Lawd have mercy😂😂 the sisters choice and quality for a good brother dropped dramatically. Next letter will introduce sister-wives🤣🤣🤣

@latifatmomson624 2 года назад

Lmao!!!!!!!

@EfrainRiveraJunior 2 года назад

I never accepted any title offered to me, which pissed off the elders immensely.

@cherylseebreth328 2 года назад

How dare you snub Jehovah Efrain?

@EfrainRiveraJunior 2 года назад

@@cherylseebreth328 - I know, right? Bad, Efrain!

@jacobfield4848 2 года назад

They obviously need to make Women Elders. Women took the lead in Bible times and "Elder" means Older, it does not specify gender.

@robertbest5460 2 года назад

The reason why they want the young is not because they're in the best shape physically, it's because they're in the worst shape mentally 🤔⛈

@DY2784 2 года назад

They're hurting. Great activism such as yours is killing them slowly. 👍🥰

@ExJWCriticalThinker 2 года назад

Thz

@latoyah1624 2 года назад

My father has been studying since his early 20s, hes now early 50s. I think hes only ever been a MS and mic carrier. I know hes always wanted to be an elder but has never been appointed, but yet, he is always the brother everyone is told to call when they need manual labor to move, or appliances disposed of, or to BBQ for EVERY FUNCTION pre covid. I thinks its in part the congressional elders feel he doesnt have what it takes to shepherd because hes a genuine guy with compassion for others and having grew up in a lot of trouble and turned his life around; hes boubd to show compassion for people that stumble. Also i think the other half is they have brainwashed the spouse (my mom) to snitch on everything he does that she feels or is told "potential elders" dont do. Case in point, my father drinks. Not to excess and he works hard and looks forward to his saturday drink and bbq. Because the congressional elders "dont do that" (LIES) she constantly tells the brothers and i think hes been tainted by that. Otherwise, good God fearing man who wouldn't hurt a fly. hes not good enough for the Jeehovers. So, i can imagine him beating himself up inside when younger men hes seen grow up in the congregation surpass him. Its truly a shame. Great talk Lady c and JT, Love yall!

@ExJWCriticalThinker 2 года назад

I’m sorry to hear what you said but it happens too much They will USE YOU , your. Time and your money but never allow you to join them in leadership role How long have we had elders? Why does it take till 2022 for elders to find out they needed to mentor other males ?? Jt

@katb945 2 года назад

The Australia branch are opening up for JW to go back to KH possibly in March but only starting with regional areas as they have constantly said depends on what the Gov says. As it sits with churches they are not allowing the un vaxed to attend so will have to wait and see but most JW I know are fully and what classifies fully vaxed depends on ever changing rules as some States require boosters.

@ExJWCriticalThinker 2 года назад

Thanks for the info

@katb945 2 года назад

@@ExJWCriticalThinker An elder told my brother.

@MrDMC11889 2 года назад

I never bought into the idea of the religion going completely online. From here on out I foresee a zoom/in person hybrid set up. Some prefer zoom while others are anxious to get back to the KH.

@charrua59 2 года назад

I don't know. Latest video from Watchtower. Saw kim mikey channel. Org was worried abouth the trials they hade with pilot program opening up some KHs. They detected rise of convid in does attending meetings. I think its just bull so they can continue With zoom. Regular chuches having meeting regulary for years. They don't complain abouth raising convid cases.

@chrisan2456 Год назад

Hi I am an ex-JW who lives in South korea, I always feel grateful for your channel, I want you to remember that a group of ex-jw korean people is listening to and supporting you

@leejohnson6328 2 года назад

no one needs such details in any judicial meeting

@failyourwaytothetop 2 года назад

I remember a most depressing scene some years ago in Mississippi. I was delivering a car to a client. I had brought in the car from Florida. I googled the nearest Kingdom Hall because I had the habit of doing this when I arrived at a new town with a car to deliver. I wanted to meet new brothers. When I got to the googled location, it was no longer a Kingdom Hall but a funeral home. I asked the employees what became of the KH. They told me some years ago, it was shut down by senior leadership in the ORG. Reason being is that for years the only ones attending were elderly JWs who had no leadership, no actual meeting, NOTHING. These elderly few would just go the KH sit in the seats and do nothing. There were no young ones to conduct the meetings. How sad as I imagined those old JWs just sitting there. The employees told me it was sad to watch. TRUE STORY!!!

@CynKelson 2 года назад

This will be a hot mess. This young elder told me I would not see my brother in paradise bc I didn’t married a witness. My brother pass away ten years ago at age 13. He apologizes the next time he saw me but I didn’t accept his apology.

@renegade2113 2 года назад

OHHHH YEAHH the thrill is surely LONG GONE.

@stevebenoit6649 2 года назад

Imagine 8-10 year olds getting baptized and in one year get to be a elder! It can happen.

@stevebenoit6649 2 года назад

"send us your ice cream money"

@ExJWCriticalThinker 2 года назад

They might as well Lol Jt

@MrDMC11889 2 года назад

That may be a stretch. However 15 year old ministerial servants wouldn't shock me. This is actually a flip flop. Back in the day there were 22 year old circuit overseers.

@cherylseebreth328 2 года назад

I have also imagined marrying Elon Mosk, divorcing and taking him for half his assets.

@stevebenoit6649 2 года назад

@@MrDMC11889 it's not a stretch, it's a joke.

@gbnomore3918 2 года назад

Another superb and entertaining analysis, JT and Lady Cee! Obviously, WT time is marked off by “tick tock, flip flop, tick tock, flip flop….” 🤡😵🤫🤥 I especially enjoy all those analogies and comparisons! “Look at the 21 year old young man just got married…he’s an older man getting married” LOL🤣!!! And the "tikes" as elders picture, OMG absolutely hilarious!!!🤣😂🤣 I knew a fellow who’d got into some marital issues when he was around 40ish. The “elders” wanted to meet with him and one of them was in his 20’s. The guy was like “no way, don’t need advice from a 20+ kid about my marriage!”

@gbnomore3918 2 года назад

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@thegladiator5559 2 года назад

Happy new year to you guys !!! I think the GB is looking in the young ones the opportunity to manage them easily, creating in the young brotherhood the shining light for serving and have a " different level " in the congregation, setting up the path for others to reach a better status in front of the entire brotherhood. Great to see you again 😀 👍

@futureofhealthforlife 2 года назад

Another great episode. The burden it takes to keep constant pressure on its followers will burn anyone out

@ExJWCriticalThinker 2 года назад

Bingo

@michaelwinkler7841 2 года назад

Love the tumbnail! Also reflects the overall maturity of most elders anyway

@ExJWCriticalThinker 2 года назад

Thanks

@HGANGHONY 2 года назад

Now this is good news.

@elizabethlevine4263 2 года назад

It just keeps getting better. 😆

@oldcrab4636 2 года назад

You are THE EXPERTS of the culture of this business organization ! As usual I couldn’t agree more ! Thank you !

@ExJWCriticalThinker 2 года назад

Trying to keep it real Jt

@MG007. 2 года назад

After serving for 10 years and seeing the corruption in the 2 Bodies of Elders I served along with I asked myself 1 question, "Where does it say in the Bible that Elders and Minestrial Servants are appointed by Holy Spirit?" I searched the Scriptures relentlessly until I realized Acts 6:1-6 especially verse 3 is where the so called "appointed by Holy Spirit" stems from. When I recognised that it is just a saying but not actually done by Holy Spirit well The Scales fell from my eyes so to speak and I went full throttle into testing every thing that was taught from Watchtower until I came across Jesus Christ our Lord not being The Mediator for all men to God. Well I immediately left when I saw that. My Faith and Salvation rests on our Lord Jesus Christ. The whole reason for being able to approach Jehovah God Almighty and receive mercy and Salvation is because of Jesus Christ our Lord. Ps And Yes JT and Lady you guys are spot on. The corruption of favouritism nepotism etc. Many younger men are saying nooooo way. And don't care to be Elders Ministerial Servants etc.

@smalltownqueen5574 2 года назад

My thought is they cant prove that they are anointed...🤷🏾‍♀️

@MG007. 2 года назад

@@smalltownqueen5574 Lol. All Christians have received an anointing From God through Christ. We all have access to the Holy Spirit. Watchtower uses 2 Corintians 1:21 to say they are Anoited/Consecrated by God. However when we read from verse 12-22 we will see the true context of the letter to the Corintians. Paul explained his dealings with the Congregation of Corinth was always honest and straightforward never deceitful. Especially with regards to coming to the Congregation with his Companions. Read it carefully and use other Translations to confirm the context of what was written. 👍

@ExJWCriticalThinker 2 года назад

You knocked it out of the park Great personal life exp you related Thz for sharing Jt

@MG007. 2 года назад

@@ExJWCriticalThinker Glad I can give my 2 cents to help others. MG.

@thumbstruck 2 года назад

Younger brothers have eyes and ears. When things don't add up, that's it. The adventist movement was tied to the miscalculations of Miller and others. Darby's charts of dispensations look crazy now, in light of growing understanding of history. A narrow and restricted view of the Scriptures severely stunts personal growth. Millions then living died. The NT identified the "last days" with the times it was written. Christianity: love God with your whole existence, show that love by how you deal with others, don't be afraid of death.

@bgramirez966 2 года назад

WT is going to need to build some robot brothers to stand in 😂 roboelders, it be perfect the GB can control them remotely from NY

@carolwrinkles6204 2 года назад

Exactly! That’s what they really need. Some of them act like robots & those are the ones they use the most, like the governing body helpers. (RoboRob,for example) 😂

@charrua59 2 года назад

After watching GB give talks, i thought they were robots 😁😁

@doctor.chioma 2 года назад

🙄🤪They want to add and remove from their elder book🤦🏽‍♀️ Their bad habit of adding and removing. For example, they completely removed the following scriptures from current NWT, but you can find it in 1984 and older versions just by checking the online JW Library. Mark 16:9-19 John: 8:1-12

@jasperfagbuyi1488 2 года назад

A Friend of my Son baptised with my Son the Same Day Was made an Elder after I have served for years as a ministerial Servant bcos He is a Son of an Elder. Happy that I left at last after 37years

@Charleneslife-23 2 года назад

Excellent analysis JT and Lacy C. For watchtower to hint at appointing young brothers is a joke. It would only see the young brothers on an ego trip to avail themselves of such a position. Fortunately it would not be the vast majority of the young brothers. When I was a JW, you could spot the young ones who crave such power and glory and would do anything to become an elder or MS. They need to start appointing sisters if they are to continue. After all the vast majority of people who are joining the religion are women. I’m sure there are scriptures they can find to justify doing it. When I was a teenager in Jamaica, I and a few other sisters use to be on sound and literature duties due to lack of brothers.