Provinces have been formed over the years to assure autonomy for the diverse cultures to which we have been called. The first division into the provinces of The Netherlands and Germany occurred in 1901. At that time Indonesia, Brazil and the United states were missions.
Majimbo vimeanzishwa miaka kuhakikisha uhuru kwa tamaduni mbalimbali ambao tumekuwa kuitwa. Mgawanyiko wa kwanza katika majimbo ya Uholanzi na Ujerumani ilitokea katika 1901. Wakati huo Indonesia, Brazil na Marekani walikuwa misioni.