Methods of Preaching the Good News—Territory
1 It is Jehovah’s purpose to have the Kingdom message preached worldwide in both city and rural areas in an orderly manner. To this end, congregations as well as individuals who witness in isolated areas receive territory assignments from the branch office directing the work in their respective lands. (1 Cor. 14:40) This is consistent with the God-directed arrangement existing in the first century. (2 Cor. 10:13; Gal. 2:9) With the rapid expansion of the Kingdom work in these last days, duplication of effort is avoided when territory assignments are well organized. This affords opportunity for more people to hear the good news.
2 The overall arrangement for working congregation territory comes under the supervision of the service overseer. A ministerial servant may do the actual assigning of territory and keep the records up-to-date. Where territory is limited, the Congregation Book Study overseer usually holds the territory in which publishers in the group may share in field service.
3 When all those associated with the congregation cooperate, the territory can be worked in a thorough and effective manner. We can also avoid simultaneous coverage of the same area by two or more Witnesses, something that could confuse or irritate the householders. Thus we show consideration both for our brothers and for the people in the territory.