Originally “International Bible Students Association”
Renamed “Zion’s Watch Tower Tract Society” in 1884
Renamed “Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society” in 1896
Renamed “People’s Pulpit Association” in 1909
Renamed “Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society” in 1909
Renamed “International Bible Students Association” in 1914
Renamed “Jehovah’s Witnesses” in 1931
Note: The name “Jehovah’s Witnesses” was taken to avoid confusion between the Watchtower organization and others who claimed to be the true followers of Russell, calling themselves the Laymen’s Home Missionary Movement and the The Dawn Bible Students.
Founding Occasion:
Russell began a Bible study in 1870 and was later voted “Pastor” by his students
