Before 1919, congregations of God’s people were administered by elders and deacons, all of whom were democratically elected by members of the congregation.
قبل سنة ١٩١٩ ،‏ كانت جماعات شعب الله تُدار بواسطة شيوخ وشمامسة ،‏ ينتخبهم جميعهم ديموقراطيا افراد الجماعة .‏