Before 1919, congregations of God’s people were administered by elders and deacons, all of whom were democratically elected by members of the congregation.
تا سال ۱۹۱۹ جماعت‌های قوم خدا به وسیلهٔ پیران و شمّاسانی که با رأی اعضای جماعت انتخاب می‌شدند اداره می‌شد .‏