A New Member Added to Jehovah’s Witnesses Governing Body in 2012

Mark Sanderson began serving as a member of the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses on September 1, 2012. The announcement was made to the United States and Canada Bethel families on September 5, 2012.

Born in San Diego, California, Mark Sanderson was raised by his Christian parents and was baptized on February 9, 1975. His early service included working as a pioneer in Saskatchewan, Canada, starting on September 1, 1983.

In December 1990, Sanderson graduated from the seventh class of the Ministerial Training School, which is now known as the Bible School for Single Brothers. Following his graduation, he was appointed as a special pioneer on the island of Newfoundland, Canada, in April 1991.

After serving as a substitute circuit overseer, Sanderson was invited to become a member of the Canada Bethel family in February 1997. In November 2000, he was transferred to the United States branch, where he worked in Hospital Information Services and later in the Service Department.

In September 2008, Sanderson attended the School for Branch Committee Members and was subsequently appointed as a member of the Philippines Branch Committee. He returned to the United States in September 2010, where he served as a helper to the Service Committee of the Governing Body.

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