A Brief History of Our Congregation

The special 75th Anniversary of Chicago Bible Students video offers a look into many of the key events in the ecclesia’s history, including…

  • the history of the original Chicago class during the time of Pastor Russell’s ministry
  • the situation after Pastor Russell’s death and change of the doctrine and order, by Judge J.F. Rutherford
  • the separation form the Watch Tower Society in 1933
  • the first years as an independent “Ecclesia”
  • our meeting locations over time
  • our witnessing activities (radio, TV programs and trade shows)
  • our printing projects and other privileges of service
Chicago Bible Students Ecclesia Through the Years