Original sentence: Although formed as a "business convenience" with the purpose of publishing and distributing Bible-based literature and managing the funds necessary for that task, the corporation from the 1920s began its transformation into the "religious society" Russell had insisted it was not, introducing centralized control and regulation of Bible Student congregations worldwide.In 1976, all activities of the Watch Tower Society were brought under the supervision of the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses.It is the main legal entity used worldwide by Jehovah's Witnesses to direct, administer and develop doctrines for the religion and is often referred to by members of the religion simply as "the Society".It is the parent organization of a number of Watch Tower subsidiaries, including the Watchtower Society of New York and International Bible Students Association
Edited sentence: Although formed as a "business convenience" with the purpose of publishing and distributing Bible-based literature and managing the funds necessary for that task, the corporation from the 1920s began its transformation into the "religious society" Russell had insisted it was not, introducing spiritual shepherding of Bible Student congregations worldwide.In 1976, all activities of the Watch Tower Society were brought under the direct supervision of the ecclesiastical Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses.It is a principal legal entity used by Jehovah's Witnesses to direct, administer and communicate doctrines for the religion.It is connected with a number of other corporations used by Jehovah's Witnesses, including the Watchtower Society of New York and International Bible Students Association