Hey does anyone remember or know how many there were on the G.B. in the late 80's? Also, were they the ones making the final decision on appointment of elders back then? I remember an old Watchtower all about how appointments of of m.s. and elders was completely inspired, even though it did go through a very strict process of documentation. Anyhow...if I remember correctly basically the c.o. made a recommendation that was upheld at h.q., correct?
How many GB Members in the late 80's?
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blondie
The GB no longer does the "appointing," too much time....they delegated it to others at Bethel, probably the so-called "Given Ones."
At one time there were 18 members on the GB.
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feenx
Right, I was thinking they didn't do it anymore, but back in the day they did, right? I can't remember if around '88 there were 12 or 16 on the GB. God, the one time a frickin proclaimers book would come in handy.
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yknot
1986-13
1987-13
1988- 13 until Martin Pöetzinger died on June 16, 1988 and down to 12
1989-1991 12 GB
Here are/were their names
1. Carey W. Barber
2. William Lloyd Barry
3. John C. Booth
4. Frederick William Franz —4th President of Watch Tower Society
5. George D. Gangas
6. Milton George Henschel -5th President of Watch Tower Society
7. Theodore Jaracz
8. Karl F. Klein
9. Albert D. Schroeder
10. Lyman Alexander Swingle
11. Daniel Sydlik
12. John Barr
13 Martin Pöetzinger (1977–1988)
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As of Nov 3, 2010 only one man still is alive (John Barr)