"Channel of Communication" or "Prophet" - Is There A Difference?

[Jack Ryan]

I ask because many explain that the Governing Body is the channel of communication for God to humans today but they are not prophets.

Are they a "collective prophet"? As they are a "collective" channel of communication? (I say that since a couple were ousted from the Governing Body decades ago)

How would you explain?

[Jack Ryan]

We are God's channel of communication. As we are neither infallible nor inspired and are imperfect, we can make mistakes. When we make mistakes, we will issue instruction of this refined understanding that you are to accept immediately. If you question us or are critical, you are questioning God and his method of communication. But we don't speak for God. Don't even think about referring to us as dogmatic. If you disagree with or question what we say, it is reflective of your weak faith and rebellious spirit.