TFI Services acts as the administrative arm of the Family International. It provides a number of services to Family missionaries, including the publishing of Christian motivational and mission publications and resources to assist mission works and programs.

Karen Zerby and Steve Kelly (better known by their pen names, Maria Fontaine and Peter Amsterdam) are the current‭ spiritual and administrative directors of the Family International.

In 1995 the Family International adopted a membership charter which codifies the beliefs, rights, and responsibilities of Family members.

Along with our Statement of Faith, TFI‭’‬s charter outlines the most important principles, goals and beliefs of our movement.

TFI welcomes the participation of people of every race, culture, gender, or nationality. Prospective members accept the tenets of our Statement of Faith, and contribute to our mission according to their ability and choice. (Charter, Chapter II: Membership)

Members and communities, although joined together by a common faith and purpose, operate autonomously, within the parameters of TFI‭’‬s‭ Charter.

Change and renewal is inherent to TFI's culture. This has endowed its members of various‭ generations with adaptability and innovative life-skills in its many and varied endeavors. This creative atmosphere helps to‭ foster camaraderie and a sense of belonging.

Cooperative households have played an important role in TFI history and development since its early days. Members may or may not choose to participate in a communal center.

We believe that children are priceless gifts from God and are entitled to the best care possible, in an environment where their physical,‭ ‬educational,‭ ‬intellectual,‭ ‬moral,‭ ‬and emotional‭ needs are amply met. They are meant to be loved, cherished and grow up in a healthy, happy environment.

Child protection:
TFI is committed to safeguarding children from harm and to the importance of preparing children to be able to protect themselves. (The Family International's Child Protection Policy) | Brochure (pdf)

The Family International has a rich musical heritage. Members have composed thousands of original songs encompassing a broad range of styles.

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TFI has created an array of inspirational material in printed, audio, video, and multimedia formats, in all major world languages. Millions of people the world over have received samples of this‭ material from Family members, stores, and the Internet.

TFI products include devotional and inspirational books and multimedia for both adults and children, applying spiritual principles to everyday life and teaching the basics of Christian faith and its application today.

The Family International traces its origins in 1968 to Huntington Beach, California, where our founder, David Brandt Berg (1919-1994) together with his family began a ministry to the counterculture youth. In late 1969, when the group had grown to about 100 members, it was dubbed the “Children of God” by the news media. By 1972 there were 130 communities of full-time members scattered throughout the world. In early 1978, the Children of God was reorganized and became known as the Family.

Throughout its history spanning over four decades, the movement underwent many changes in structure and methods In 1995, a membership charter was adopted, which codified the beliefs, rights, and responsibilities of Family members and communities.

In 2010 TFI adopted a new organizational model. A comprehensive restructuring program resulted in a reinvention of the movement to allow for greater diversity, while retaining its missionary objectives.