Does Anyone know what congregation RBC is?

There seems to be some kind of a trend, I think of JW congregations separating from the authority of the Watchtower if the elders vote for it.

I'm trying to get more information about what this is and whether or not the WT HQ sanctions is, ever.

Thanks for any info,
~Binadub

I thought RBC stands for Regional Building Committee.  This is the committee that organizes the building of new kingdom halls or remodel of an existing hall

? Reginal Building Committee

Any congregation that separates from WTS control would be closed down and any 'faithful' ones transfered to the nearest congregation.

The KH would be sold and the proceeds transfered to the WTS.  This was included into the deeds of KH's some years ago after a fiaso in the US.

George

Regional Building Committee

*** km 5/06 p. 3 Announcements ***

Before undertaking a Kingdom Hall construction project—either new construction or renovation—the elders should contact their assigned Regional Building Committee. Regional committees have information that can assist congregations in making wise decisions, including the purchase of land and materials as well as other matters. It is prudent to consider suggestions offered by the regional committee before purchasing property and even items such as chairs, wall covering, carpet, and heating and air-conditioning equipment.

*** km 2/92 p. 3 pars. 6-8 Joyfully Meeting the Needs of the Harvest ***

Contact Regional Building Committee Early: When congregations are contemplating undertaking either a renovation or a new construction project, the local elders should contact the chairman of the regional committee at the inception of the project. The Regional Building Committees have been provided with guidelines by the Society, and these brothers have much experience that will assist in avoiding pitfalls when purchasing property and planning a building project. If they are kept fully informed of all projects in the area assigned to them, the regional committee can schedule volunteers so that all the projects are completed without overworking the skilled workers. Each Regional Building Committee maintains personnel lists and schedules the volunteers within its assigned region of operation.

*** km 12/87 p. 4 Anticipating the Needs of the Harvest ***

REGIONAL BUILDING COMMITTEES

RBC = Regional Building Committee.

RBCs operate by mandate of the WTS.

I'm surprised you didn't know this, ros.

If anyone is good at 'hacking' or cares to share their 'priveleged' opinion here is the wts website for the RBC-builder assistant.

www.jw-rbc.org

Thanks for the replies, especially Blondie.

The reason for my inquiry is that there is evidently a scandal going on, with elders being removed, evidently for not following the process, but evidently it is not an entirely unique case. If I understand the situation, certain other congregations were not held to the same criteria. The impression I get is that there are certain circumstances where the WTS has allowed some exceptions in certain areas or circumstances. It would be intersting to know.

~Binadub

binadub, you used the word "evidently" 3 times in one sentence.  I, evidently, would need more information.

Binadub,

You may be inquiring in response to a question about the Sacramento area Kingdom Halls that I submitted to an online Ex-JW group. The main story that has come to the front has been Menlo Park. Blondie's quotes describe the basics very well, but they obviously do not discuss the backroom politicking and manipulations that go on. They also do not describe the fact that in certain areas the local JWs do not want to give up their Kingdom Halls, they do not want to merge with another Hall several miles away, they do not want their elders removed, replaced, or reassigned. But the Watchtower, through the RBCs, just bulldozes over any local preferences. Many local brothers and sisters suffer in many ways (loss of elder privileges, inconvenience, travel expenses, etc.). 

JV

I think this older post on your forum explains a lot of what I was looking for:

http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/watchtower/beliefs/142064/1/New-RBC-arrangements-directives

What I was vaguely alluding to about WT sanctions was from a vague memory I have about some congregations that evidently do not legally belong to the WTS after the congregation pays for them, but my memory about it is vague.

Incidently, although I rarely post on this board, the name "scully" often appears in my threads as though s/he is someone who evidently knows me.
I have absolutely not the vaguest idea who s/he is. I only remember it because the name makes me think of a skull. Do I know you?

~Binadub

The JW-RBC website is poorly constructed and definitely not future-proof (Silverlight and YAML). At this point not much information there, just trying to collect information from volunteers and a list of upcoming projects the volunteer is assigned to.

Thanks everyone:

I think poster Marvin Shilmer answer much of what I was inquiring about in this newer thread:

http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/jw/friends/211330/2/Elder-body-removed-e28093-Watchtower-letter

Thanks, Marvin and Mad Sweeney!

Blessings,
~Binadub