As in the first-century Christian congregations, elders today receive instructions and counsel from the Governing Body, either directly or through its representatives, such as traveling overseers.
Ngaashi momaongalo omefelemudo lotete, ovakulunhuongalo kunena ohava mono omalombwelo nosho yo omayele okudja kOlutuwiliki, kutya nee odikilila ile okupitila movakalelipo vOlutuwiliki, ngaashi ovapashukili ovaendi.