Don Alden Adams facts for kids
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Don A. Adams
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| Born | January 16, 1925 Oak Park, Illinois, U.S.
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| Died | December 30, 2019 (aged 94) |
| Occupation | President of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania (2000–2014) |
| Part of a series on Jehovah's Witnesses |
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| Demographics |
| Jehovah's Witnesses by country |
| Organizational structure |
| Governing Body Faithful and Discreet Slave Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society Corporations of Jehovah's Witnesses |
| History |
| Bible Student movement Jehovah's Witnesses splinter groups |
| Beliefs & Practices |
| Doctrines |
| God's name · Eschatology · Blood · Disfellowshipping |
| Literature |
| The Watchtower · Awake! New World Translation |
| Controversies |
| Related people |
| Watch Tower Presidents |
| W.H. Conley · C.T. Russell · J.F. Rutherford · N.H. Knorr · F.W. Franz M.G. Henschel · D.A. Adams |
| Formative influences |
| William Miller · N.H. Barbour · George Storrs |
| Notable Former Jehovah's Witnesses |
| Raymond Franz · Olin Moyle |
Don Alden Adams (born January 16, 1925, died December 30, 2019) was an important leader for Jehovah's Witnesses. He served as the president of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania from 2000 to 2014. This organization is a main part of how Jehovah's Witnesses are set up around the world.
Early Life and Service
Don Adams was born on January 16, 1925, in Oak Park, Illinois. He grew up in a large family. His mother became interested in Jehovah's Witnesses, and soon Don and his brothers and sisters also became interested. His father later joined them.
In 1944, Don Adams was invited to work at the world headquarters of Jehovah's Witnesses. This main office is located in Brooklyn, New York. There, he worked as a secretary for the president of the organization, Nathan H. Knorr.
By the 1960s, Adams began working directly with the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses. This group guides the activities of Jehovah's Witnesses worldwide. Don traveled to many countries as a "zone overseer." His job was to check on the local offices and meet with missionaries. Missionaries are people who travel to share their beliefs with others.
Later, Don Adams helped manage the worldwide missionary work. He also served on the "Bethel Home Committee." This committee helped oversee the homes where volunteers lived and worked at the headquarters.
People who wrote about Don Adams often mentioned his long service. The New York Daily News called him a "longtime insider" at the headquarters. The Washington Post described him as a "50-year veteran" of the organization. He also served on the Publishing Committee, which helped guide the creation of books and magazines.
Leading the Watch Tower Society
In 2000, Don Adams became the president of the Watch Tower Society. He took over from Milton G. Henschel. At that time, members of the Governing Body stepped down from their roles as leaders of the different corporations of Jehovah's Witnesses. This change meant that the Governing Body would focus on guiding the religion, while others would handle the daily business tasks.
Don Adams's time as president was mostly about managing the organization. He focused on the administrative side, making sure everything ran smoothly. He did not change the main teachings or beliefs of the organization. His brother, Joel C. Adams, also held an important position in a related organization called Christian Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, Inc.
In 2014, Don Adams was replaced as president by Robert Ciranko. Don Adams passed away in December 2019, when he was 94 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Don Alden Adams para niños
