Joey - I can imagine those of you who were elders take with you herd control techniques
No more than any other Jobo. The Elder's schools were absolute crap. they haven't helped me with any techniques. I wish they had.
and just maybe also a lust for power
Not at all. Maybe for some. I just wanted to serve Jehovah(tm) and be a real help to the congregation. I do know of some Elders that were bullies...they are still in the Jobo cult now!
I get lustful thoughts though but that's just me....nothing to do with being a Jobo.
I still can't think of much positive stuff from being a Jobo.