Since 1977, Brother Fernández has served as a member of the Branch Committee in Bolivia.

BRANCH COMMITTEE PROVIDES OVERSIGHT

When arrangements were made for a Branch Committee, instead of an individual, to provide oversight for the branch, a more balanced and comprehensive direction of spiritual matters was made possible. In 1977, Eldon Deane, who had a longtime record of full-time service in Argentina, was sent by the Governing Body to act as coordinator. He shares in Branch Committee responsibilities along with Hugo Fernández, Marco Ibieta, and Walter Meynberg, who has served in La Paz Bethel for nearly 20 years. Jehovah’s blessing on the arrangement has been evident.