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Don A. Adams is the current president of the Watch Tower Society, the most important of the Legal instruments of Jehovah's Witnesses. Image File history File links WT_Logo. ... Average Publishers, 1945-2005 As of August 2005, Jehovahs Witnesses have a membership of more than 6. ... // 1870-1916 Charles Taze Russell and his associates formed a Bible study group in the 1870s in Allegheny. ... Jehovahs Witnesses are organized into a hierarchy. ... The Governing Body of Jehovahs Witnesses is a body of elders that oversees all the activities of Jehovahs Witnesses. ... Bible verses quoted from the New World Translation except where noted The spiritual authority among Jehovahs Witnesses is vested in the Faithful and Discreet Slave (also known as the remnant,[1] the anointed,[2] Gods prophet[3], and Gods channel[4]), which is a term used to... A number of corporations are in use by Jehovahs Witnesses. ... Jehovahs Witnesses face legal or governmental opposition in many countries. ... The beliefs and doctrines of Jehovahs Witnesses are based on the Biblical studies and interpretations conducted by the founders and leaders of the movement. ... Practices of Jehovahs Witnesses include activities common to many churches, such as evangelism, gathering for group worship and study, and donating money to support their religious activities. ... Bible verses quoted from the New World Translation except where noted Beliefs of Jehovahs Witnesses and Jesus role in their doctrine are based on the beliefs Jehovah is almighty God, the theme of the Bible is Gods kingdom, and Adam was a literal person who caused all humankind... The eschatology of Jehovahs Witnesses is central to their religious beliefs. ... It has been suggested that Jehovahs Witnesses: Controversial Issues be merged into this article or section. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... At times, Jehovahs Witnesses have met controversy from governments, the scientific profession, and mainstream Christian religious groups over some of their unique beliefs, doctrines and practices. ... Following is a list of Jehovahs Witnesses who are in some way prominent Joshua Elliot Rodrigues - English Student, name comes from the Book of Joshua Maher Shalal Hash Baz - Japanese musician, name comes from the Book of Isaiah Tom Edur - Former NHL ice hockey player. ... Charles Russell in 1911 Charles Taze Russell (February 16, 1852 – October 31, 1916), known as Pastor Russell, was an American evangelist from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania who founded what is known as the Bible Student movement. ... Milton George Henschel (August 9, 1920 - March 22, 2003) was the person who succeded Frederick W. Franz as the president of Watchtower Society. ... Joseph F. Rutherford Joseph Franklin Rutherford 8 November 1869—8 January 1942, is best known as the second president of the Watch Tower Society, the legal organization used by Jehovahs Witnesses. ... Frederick William Franz - (12 September 1893–22 December 1992) served as President of the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society, the legal organization used to direct the work of Jehovahs Witnesses. ... Nathan Homer Knorr (April 23, 1905 - June 8, 1977) was the third president of the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society doing so on January 13, 1942, replacing Joseph Franklin Rutherford, who had served in the position since 1916. ... A number of corporations are in use by Jehovahs Witnesses. ... A number of corporations are in use by Jehovahs Witnesses. ...

Born about 1925 in Illinois, U.S., he grew up in a big family. His family originally had connections to the Episcopal church. His mother showed interest in Jehovah's Witnesses from one point and gradually got the children interested. His father, in the beginning, did not show any real interest. Don began as a full time preacher and hence was exempted from any country military service. One younger brother was not exempted. This led to the father involving himself in a legal case for the son against the government. He later also helped other Jehovah's Witnesses. Having become interested partially because of this, he became baptized as a Witness some years thereafter. 1925 (MCMXXV) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... Official language(s) English Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Area  Ranked 25th  - Total 57,918 sq mi (149,998 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 390 miles (629 km)  - % water 4. ... This article is about the country in North America. ... The word episcopal is derived from the Greek επίσκοπος, transliterated epískopos, which literally means overseer; the word, however, is used in religious contexts to refer to a bishop. ...

Don and two brothers began at the headquarters in New York. He filled various offices in the organization in the following years. Some of the siblings were missionaries and served for a period in Dominican Republic. Among his previous assignments, Don was secretary to Nathan H. Knorr, the society's third president, and directed world missionary activities. He also participated in administrative works and visited places around the world together with his wife. Official language(s) None, English de facto Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  Ranked 27th  - Total 54,520 sq mi (141,205 km²)  - Width 285 miles (455 km)  - Length 330 miles (530 km)  - % water 13. ... Nathan Homer Knorr (April 23, 1905 - June 8, 1977) was the third president of the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society doing so on January 13, 1942, replacing Joseph Franklin Rutherford, who had served in the position since 1916. ...

In late 2000, he was called to be the president of the society after Milton G. Henschel as the first of the presidents after the major organizational changes which took place at that point of time. This article is about the year 2000. ... Milton G. Henschel (August 9, 1920 - March 22, 2003) was the person who succeded Frederick W. Franz as the president of Watchtower Society. ...