⁴⁴ Once the group is established, the body of elders of the host congregation determines whether other portions of congregation meetings should be added and how often the meetings should be held during the month. Meetings for field service may also be arranged for the group.

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.