If he wishes to be contacted by someone who speaks his language, we can show him how to enter his contact information on jw.org. In turn, the branch office will endeavor to locate a nearby publisher, group, or congregation that can assist him further.

⁴⁰ Until the interested person tells us that he has been contacted by someone who speaks his language, we should continue calling on him. In some cases, the branch office will inform the elders that someone who speaks the person’s language could not be located.

The branch office may recognize a congregation as hosting a pregroup if the following requirements are met:

1. (1) A sizable population in the area speak a language other than the language of the congregation.

2. (2) At least a few publishers know the target language or are willing to learn the language.

3. (3) The body of elders is willing to take the lead in organizing the preaching in that language.

If the body of elders desires to host a pregroup, the elders will consult with the circuit overseer. He may be aware of other congregations attempting to preach to people of that language and may provide valuable information that would help in determining which congregation would be in the best position to host the pregroup. Once that congregation has been determined, the elders will send a letter to the branch office and request approval to be formally recognized as a congregation hosting a pregroup.

Groups: The branch office may recognize a congregation as hosting a group if the following requirements are met:

1. (1) There is sufficient interest and potential for growth in a particular language field.

2. (2) At least a small number of publishers speak the language or are learning the language.

3. (3) A qualified elder or ministerial servant is available to take the lead and conduct at least one weekly meeting​—or one portion of a weekly meeting, such as a public talk or a Watchtower Study​—in that language.

When these requirements are met to a reasonable degree, the body of elders will send a letter with complete details to the branch office requesting formal recognition as a congregation hosting a group.