Jehovah's Witnesses, We Have a Deficit - Where's My Money?

Jehovah's Witnesses, We Have a Deficit - Where's My Money?

In this video JT focuses on his personal experience with the the financial aspects of Jehovah's Witnesses' circuit assemblies and regional conventions. JT also discusses the lack of transparency in the organization's financial dealings, particularly at higher levels.Key Points:1. **Always in the Red**: JT mentions that circuit assemblies always seem to be running a deficit, something he questioned even as a child. He didn't understand why until he became an elder and was responsible for circuit assembly accounts.2. **Per Publisher Rate**: The organization charges a "per publisher rate" for every circuit assembly, guaranteeing a certain amount of money will be generated. For example, if the rate is $10 per publisher and there are 1,000 publishers, the assembly starts $10,000 in the red.3. **Lack of Transparency**: While local Kingdom Halls and circuit assemblies provide detailed accounts of their finances, this transparency is not extended to district or regional conventions. The organization has never disclosed how much money is collected at these larger events.4. **Accounting Practices**: At the local level, two people are required to count and sign off on the money collected, adhering to good accounting practices. However, this level of scrutiny is not applied at higher organizational levels.5. **Money Makers**: JT points out that these assemblies and conventions are significant moneymakers for the organization. Despite this, there's no clear accounting provided to the general membership about where this money goes or how it's used.6. **Personal Experience**: JT shares anecdotes from his time as an elder, including the pressure to meet financial targets and the lack of questioning among the elders about keeping some money in the account for future needs.7. **Change in Policy**: Due to instances of "borrowing" (essentially stealing), the organization changed its policy to require two people to count and sign off on any money collected, even at the smaller book study level.The video aims to encourage critical thinking about the financial aspects of being a Jehovah's Witness, questioning the lack of transparency and accountability in the organization's handling of funds.Join us behind the scenes on Patreon Support the show

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Jehovah’s Witnesses: Couples School

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Bethelites – Cream of the Crop?

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Jehovah’s Witnesses: Regular Pioneering and Pioneer School

Jehovah’s Witnesses: Regular Pioneering and Pioneer School

Did you know that Jehovah’s Witnesses have an exclusive group within their membership known as regular pioneers? This man-made title is not found in the scriptures, yet they are elevated within the group as being more spiritually minded than those members that choose not to serve in this capacity. In this podcast, JT, Lady Cee […]Support the show

24 Okt 201941min

Life at Bethel – Family Night – Episode 7

Life at Bethel – Family Night – Episode 7

Family Night When I was at Bethel, each year the Bethel Family featured a program called “Family Night”. Family Night was a variety entertainment show where the Bethelites had the opportunity to showcase their talent. It ranged anywhere from interviews with individuals discussing their Bethel career, regular pioneer service and those in the traveling work […]Support the show

14 Okt 201911min

The Origin of the Super Friends

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This video helps you to appreciate that time flies by fast when you’re having fun. Help us celebrate two years of friendship with Daniel. Also, take a look at a few unpublished clips we thought you’d find enjoyable. Yes, Critical Thinkers have fun too!!! ★ VISIT OUR WEBSITE http://www.exjwcriticalthinker.com ★SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL http://bit.ly/2p9RTSC […]Support the show

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Interview: Jonathan’s Story: Married to a Jehovah’s Witness

Interview: Jonathan’s Story: Married to a Jehovah’s Witness

This is the personal experience of Jonathan, an unbeliever that meets the love of his life…that turns out to be one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He talks about how he balances his family life and helps his children to use critical thinking when it comes to making decisions about competitive sports and getting an education to […]Support the show

14 Sep 201954min

Jehovah’s Witnesses – Misleading the Courts

Jehovah’s Witnesses – Misleading the Courts

In this podcast, JT & Paul (two former elders & Bethelites) unite in their discussion about the Jehovah’s Witness leadership, the Governing Body and how they will do anything to maintain their reputation. They bend the law every which way they can even using semantics (word games) and evading questions by making false statements to […]Support the show

9 Sep 201920min

Shocking Stories! As told by a Former Bethelite Elder

Shocking Stories! As told by a Former Bethelite Elder

In this podcast, Paul, a former elder & Bethelite from Toronto, Canada shares his experiences about what it was like serving at three Watchtower branches (Toronto, Haiti & the Dominican Republic). He recounts several heartbreaking stories geared to help you to use critical thinking after making simple comparisons about the love and concern Jesus Christ […]Support the show

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