Governing Body in Crisis: Why Elders and Men are Resigning in 2026

Описание: Is the backbone of the Watchtower collapsing? In 2026, the shortage of qualified men has reached a critical breaking point.

The Governing Body recently made a quiet but desperate policy shift: lowering the age requirements for Ministerial Servants and Elders. Why are 13 and 14-year-olds now being fast-tracked for roles once reserved for mature adults? The answer isn't "accelerated growth"—it's an institutional exodus.

In this clinical investigation, we analyze:

The Resignation Wave: Why thousands of experienced Elders are stepping down and refusing to carry the burden of the organization.

The Loss of Status: How the role of an Elder has shifted from a "spiritual privilege" to a high-risk administrative job.

The Recruitment of Minors: Dissecting the strategy of targeting teenagers to fill the empty platforms.

Institutional Burnout: The reality for those who remain as Kingdom Halls continue to merge and workloads double.

The empty platforms in local Kingdom Halls tell a story that the Broadcasting will never admit. The leadership is losing its grip on the men who once held the organization together.

Documentation and Context:

Policy Shift Analysis: Examining the 2024/2025 guidelines on "younger men" serving.

Service Reports: Comparing congregation mergers vs. the declining number of active elders.

Join the Discussion:
Are you seeing an elder shortage in your area? Are teenagers being pressured to take on "privileges" prematurely? Share your observations in the comments (your anonymity is respected here).

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