They DO however get paid with POWER & GLORY! 7 million drones worship them, hang onto every word that comes out of their mouth. That's worth more than cash. Donald Trump & Bill Gates have more cash than any GB member but no one worships them. I bet Donald Trump would pay billion$ to have 7 million people worship him.
That surprises me. Do many JWs know the names of their leaders? Do they say, "In the June Watchtower, we're told thus and so," or are people ever named? Do members ever say, "Elder So&So said in a meeting in May, ..."? And how are they addressed? If one came to your area and you went to hear them speak, would you call them "elder" or "brother"? Do they normally stay home or do they maintain a busy schedule, running around and ordaining people?
When someone becomes a member of the GB, are they ordained and, if so, by whom? What is said in such a ceremony?
New GB members are selected by the current GB members; it's much like how elders are chosen. Only male and only anointed. In the past possible candidates have been brought to Bethel to work and be observed and "trained." They tend to be previous COs and DOs who have closer contact with New York as individuals.
So they must know this person is anointed. Do new GB members generally know the established members, or has anyone ever been surprised by a calling? I suppose it's a lifetime thing.
Who is the leader today, and how does he administer the affairs of the kingdom? Could he, alone, change the blood doctrine? Or would it require the consent of the others? When Peter had the vision showing him that the Gospel should be taken to the Gentiles, the matter was pretty much settled. Peter was the senior apostle at the time, so does it work the same with the GB?
