Among the more salient objectives to be attained by the local Spiritual Assembly in its process of development to full maturity are
- to act as a loving shepherd to the Bahá'í flock,
- promote unity and concord among the friends,
- direct the teaching work,
- protect the Cause of God,
- arrange for Feasts, Anniversaries and regular meetings of the community,
- familiarize the Bahá'ís with its plans,
- invite the community to offer its recommendations,
- promote the welfare of youth and children, and
- participate, as circumstances permit, in humanitarian activities.
In its relationship to the individual believer, the Assembly should continuously invite and encourage him
- to study the Faith,
- to deliver its glorious message,
- to live in accordance with its teachings,
- to contribute freely and regularly to the Fund,
- to participate in community activities, and
- to seek refuge in the Assembly for advice and help, when needed.
- The Universal House of Justice (From a letter dated July 30, 1972 to the
National Spiritual Assembly of Bolivia, July 30, 1972; compilation: 'Lights of
Guidance')
