The order 's approximately 25,000 confrères , supported by 4,000 employees and 300,000 volunteers , are mostly of the Protestant faith , though those of other Christian denominations or other religions are accepted into the order , but usually honorary membership is awarded to deserving and distinguished adherents of other religions .
The order 's approximately 25,000 confrères , supported by 4,000 employees and 250,000 volunteers , are mainly of Protestant denominations , though those of other Christian denominations or other religions are accepted into the order , and honorary membership is presented to distinguished adherents of other religions .