1936 - Rutherford increases the Society's alienation from Christendom by proclaiming the cross is a pagan symbol. Nathan Homer Knorr becomes the 3rd President of the Society. Great time of education and training. Also a time of whitewashing the public image. 1943 - Theocratic Ministry School established.
Intent is to train men on the local level in public speaking, use of Bible aids, etc.
This is designed to train the best for overseas missionary work. 1946 - Congregations organized into circuits, overseen by circuit servants. 1958 - The Kingdom Ministry School is established to prepare and train circuit overseers. 1966 - The year 1975 is revealed as the end of 6,000 years of man's existence. The Millennial reign will begin.