 The decrease in the number of both Unamended ecclesias and members over the past 30 years can be attributed to a number of previously Unamended ecclesias adopting the BASF, and officially becoming Central, or "Amended" ecclesias; most notably in California.Baptized males (“brethren” or “brothers”) assume all administration, teaching, and leadership duties in the ecclesia.All duties are uncompensated and on a volunteer basis.