In 1972, congregation oversight was assigned to a body of elders instead of to one congregation overseer. All qualified men were encouraged to reach out to share in ‘ shepherding the flock of God under their care. ’
وَفِي عَامِ ١٩٣١ ،‏ بَدَأَ خُدَّامُ ٱللهِ يَسْتَعْمِلُونَ ٱلِٱسْمَ شُهُودَ يَهْوَهَ ،‏ مَا حَفَزَهُمْ عَلَى زِيَادَةِ نَشَاطِهِمِ ٱلْكِرَازِيِّ .‏