Shoghi Effendi was the Guardian of the Bahá'í Faith after 'Abdu'l-Bahá. He interpreted the teachings and guided the administration of the Faith.
The Universal House of Justice is the elected international governing council of the Bahá'í Faith, guiding the affairs of the worldwide Bahá'í community.
A Local Spiritual Assembly is the elected governing body of the Bahá'í community in a town or village, responsible for spiritual and administrative matters.
A National Spiritual Assembly is the elected body that guides Bahá'í activities and coordinates community life within a country.
Consultation is a Bahá'í method of collective decision-making based on truthfulness, respect, and seeking the best solution rather than personal victory.
Bahá'í administration is the system of elected and appointed institutions that guide and serve the Bahá'í community at local, national, and international levels.
The Bahá'í World Centre in Haifa, Israel, is the spiritual and administrative center of the Bahá'í Faith, including the shrines and institutions of the Faith.