Member estimates range between 250,000 and 600,000 worldwide. Worldwide, except Arab countries. All overseers and elders are men. There are less than ten senior USA overseers, to whom the state leaders report. Workers have absolute authority in all matters.
Members have no representation and no means of recourse.
Members exist for the belief system, rather than the belief system existing for the members. Unquestioning loyalty is expected. Meeting may be removed from an offender's home. Excommunication occurs rarely. No collections taken.