Although all these devoted brothers were supported by faithful assistants, one person was basically responsible for making decisions in the congregations, at the branch offices, and at world headquarters. During the 1970 ’ s, adjustments were made to put the responsibility for oversight on groups of elders rather than on individuals.
Kuigi kõigil neil juhtivatel vendadel olid ustavad abilised, vastutas põhimõtteliselt vaid üks isik koguduses, harubüroos või peakorteris tehtavate otsuste eest. 1970 - ndatel aastatel hakati tegema muudatusi, et üksikisikute asemel langetaksid otsuseid kogudusevanemate grupid.