The Guardian has referred to national committees as expert
advisers and executive assistants of a National Spiritual Assembly. This
suggests that, rather than diminishing the role of its National Teaching
Committee when Regional Bahá'í Councils are formed, a National Spiritual
Assembly would develop further the advisory and executive aspects of its
responsibilities in certain respects. The capacity of the National Teaching
Committee to monitor the effectiveness of the teaching work throughout the country
could be enhanced. Through its knowledge of the progress of the work, it should
be able to bring to the National Assembly's attention strengths and needs in
any region. There are also a number of specific matters, such as the analysis
of opportunities for expansion and consolidation in rapidly changing
conditions, the identification of successful approaches to teaching, and the
dissemination of promising teaching methods, which would benefit from the
constant attention of a vibrant and competent National Teaching Committee.
Issues related to teaching among minorities and specific groups who reside in
more than one region of the country present another area which would benefit
from a National Teaching Committee's attention.
- The Universal House of Justice (From a letter dated 30 May, 1997)
