As the number of disciples multiplied, local congregations were established and elders were appointed. After 33 C.E., the 12 apostles acted as an authoritative central governing body.
जैसे - जैसे शिष्यों की संख्या बढ़ी, स्थानीय कलीसियाएँ स्थापित की गयीं और प्राचीन नियुक्‍त किए गए ।