Why Does God Have an Organization?

3. In modern times, how did Jehovah Witnesses begin?

The modern-day organization of Jehovah's Witnesses began in the 1870's.  A small group of Bible students began rediscovering long-lost Bible truths.  They knew that Jesus  organized the Christian congregation to preach.  So they undertook an international Kingdom-preaching campaign.  In 1931 they adopted the name Jehovah's Witnesses. - ACTS 1:8; 2:1, 4; 5:42. 

4. How are Jehovah's Witnesses organized today?

In the first century, the Christian congregations in many lands benefited from a central governing body that recognized Jesus as the Head of the congregation. (Acts 16:4, 5) Similarly today, Jehovah's Witnesses recognize Jesus  as their Leader.  (Matthew 23:9, 10)  They also benefit from the guidance of a Governing Body of experienced elders who provide Scriptural encouragement and direction for the more than 100,000 congregations.  In each congregation, qualified men serve as elders or overseers.  These men lovingly care for God's flock. 1 PETER 5:2, 3.

Jehovah's Witnesses are organized to preach the good news and to make disciples. In order to help people everywhere, they translate, print, and distribute Bible study material in over 500 languages.  Like the apostles, they preach from house to house. (Acts 20:20)  They offer to study  the Bible personally with sincere lovers of truth. Since Jehovah's people focus on pleasing God and helping others, they are an organization of happy people. - PSALM 33:12; ACTS 20:35.

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