The decisions of this first - century governing body were transmitted to the congregations by means of letters and traveling representatives.
(‏ اعمال ١٥ :‏ ​ ١ ،‏ ٢‏ )‏ وَكَانَتْ قَرَارَاتُ هذِهِ ٱلْهَيْئَةِ ٱلْحَاكِمَةِ تُنْقَلُ إِلَى ٱلْجَمَاعَاتِ بِوَاسِطَةِ ٱلرَّسَائِلِ وَٱلْمُمَثِّلِينَ ٱلْجَائِلِينَ .‏