Pulpit and Pew National Survey of Pastoral Leaders, 2001

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All frequencies weighted by 2) MSHIPWT

1) Case ID Number (SU_ID)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	10028411.32	14254.29

2) Weight using MSHIP variable (MSHIPWT)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL		1	1.505

3) Average weekly attendance of congregation (MSHIPI)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	160.54	273.14

4) Denomination Number (CORRDENN)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	127.17	73.70

5) Denomination Name (CORRDEN)

	TOTAL	%
3) Church of God General Conference	0	0
4) Seventh-Day Adventist	6	.7
7) American Evangelical Christian Churches	1	.1
10) Apostolic Christian Church of America	2	.2
12) Apostolic Overcoming Holy Church of God	1	.1
15) Baptist	50	5.7
16) American Baptist Asso	1	.1
17) American Baptist Churches	5	.6
18) Baptist Bible Fellowship	3	.3
19) Baptist Missionary Asso of America	0	0
22) Conservation Baptist Asso of America	4	.5
24) Free Will Baptist	13	1.5
25) General Asso of Regular Baptist Church	0	0
26) General Conference of the Evangelical Baptist	1	.1
28) National Baptist Convention	21	2.4
29) National Missionary Baptist Convention	14	1.6
33) Progressive National Baptist Convention	0	0
34) Reformed Baptist	1	.1
37) Southern Baptist	80	9.1
38) United Baptist	2	.2
48) Church of the Brethren	2	.2
53) Buddhist Communities	10	1.1
55) Christian & Missionary Alliances	4	.5
57) The Christian Church Stone-Campbell Movement	0	0
58) Disciples of Christ	5	.6
59) Christian Churches & Churches of Christ	3	.3
60) Churches of Christ	5	.6
61) Christian Churches of North America	3	.3
62) Christian Congregation	0	0
64) Church of Christ Holiness	2	.2
66) Church of God	6	.7
67) Huntsville Church of God	2	.2
69) Anderson Church of God	11	1.2
70) Cleveland Church of God	2	.2
74) Church of God in Christ	1	.1
75) Church of God of Prophecy	5	.6
78) Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ	8	.9
79) Church of the Nazarene	22	2.5
86) Conservative Congreg Christian Conf	3	.3
88) Episcopal-Anglican	1	.1
91) Episcopal Church	21	2.4
92) Reformed Episcopal Church	2	.2
94) Evangelical Church	0	0
95) Evangelical Congreg Church	0	0
96) Evangelical Covenant Church	1	.1
97) Evangelical Free Church of America	3	.3
98) Foursquare Gospel	2	.2
99) Friends-Quakers	0	0
105) Independents Fundamental Churches	0	0
107) Judaism	4	.5
108) Conservative Judaism	2	.2
109) Orthodox Judaism	1	.1
110) Reconstructionism	3	.3
111) Reform Judaism	3	.3
112) Latter-Day Saints	0	0
115) Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints	6	.7
117) Recognized Church of JC of LDS	23	2.6
118) Lutheran	4	.5
119) American Lutheran Church	2	.2
123) Evangelical Lutheran Church in America	48	5.4
125) Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod	19	2.2
126) Lutheran Church in America	5	.6
128) Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod	2	.2
136) General Conference Mennonite Churs	1	.1
140) Mennonite Church	1	.1
145) Methodist	6	.7
146) African Methodist Episcopal Church	5	.6
147) African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church	3	.3
150) Free Methodist Church of North America	12	1.4
152) Reformed Methodist Union Episcopal	2	.2
155) United Methodist Church	116	13.2
157) Missionary	3	.3
158) Moravian	2	.2
171) North American Old Roman Catholic Church	0	0
172) Old Roman Catholic Church	1	.1
175) Eastern Orthodox	13	1.5
178) Antiochian Orthodox Christian	0	0
179) Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox	0	0
180) Greek Orthodox Archdiocese	0	0
182) Russian Orthodox Church	0	0
185) Pentecostal	9	1
186) Assemblies of God	16	1.8
187) Elim Fellowship	1	.1
188) Independent Assemblies of God	2	.2
190) Pentecostal Assemblies of the World	3	.3
191) Pentecostal Church of God	4	.5
194) United Pentecostal Church	5	.6
197) Presbyterian	2	.2
203) Presbyterian Church in America	3	.3
204) Presbyterian Church USA	29	3.3
207) Christian Reformed Church in NA	2	.2
210) Protestant Reformed Church	0	0
211) Reformed Church in America	1	.1
213) Roman Catholic Church	43	4.9
223) Unitarian Univeralist Asso	10	1.1
224) United Church of Christ	30	3.4
226) Unity School of Christianity	6	.7
228) Wesleyan Church	4	.5
230) Other Christian	95	10.8
TOTAL	881	100.0

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6) Denominational Traditions (constructed from DENOM1) (DENOMTRA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Catholic	43	4.9
2) Mainline Protestant	301	34.1
3) Conservative Protestant	381	43.1
4) Historic Black	107	12.1
5) Other religions	51	5.8
TOTAL	883	100.0

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7) Registered parishioners (TOTPAR)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	401.36	682.85

8) Registered parishioners (7 Groups) (TOTPAR4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Under 500	697	79.1
2) 501-1000	133	15.1
3) 1000-1500	24	2.7
4) 1501-2500	16	1.8
5) 2501-3500	3	.3
6) 3501-5600	5	.6
7) 5600 or more	3	.3
TOTAL	881	100.0

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9) Has Profile (HASPROF)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	477	54
1) Yes	406	46
TOTAL	883	100.0

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10) Number of members (MSHIP)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	188.60	468.26

11) How many worshipers 15 years or older attending all services the weekend of April 29? (WORNUM)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	155.31	268.40

12) Congregational size from NORC participation or refusal questionnaire. (NUMAVG)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	169.85	418.48

13) GSS respondents' estimate of congregational size. (GSSNUM)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	299.55	1024.95

14) Number of copies of attender instrument requested by the congregation. (CONG_)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	272.91	562.21

15) NORC imputed attendance (AVGATTI)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	169.26	350.46

16) Census region (REGION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Northeast	130	15.3
2) South	256	30.2
3) Midwest	322	38
4) West	140	16.5
Missing	36
TOTAL	848	100.0

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17) State (STATE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	0

18) What was your denomination growing up, if any, before you were 12 years old? (YTH_DNM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Adventist	1	.1
3) Church of God General Conference	0	0
4) Seventh-Day Adventist	3	.3
7) American Evangelical Christian Churches	11	1.3
9) Apostolic Christian Church	3	.3
10) Apostolic Christian Church of America	3	.3
12) Apostolic Overcoming Holy Church of God	3	.3
14) Bahai	0	0
15) Baptist	71	8.1
16) American Baptist Asso	12	1.4
17) American Baptist Churches	1	.1
18) Baptist Bible Fellowship	1	.1
19) Baptist Missionary Asso of America	4	.5
22) Conservation Baptist Asso of America	0	0
23) Duck River	3	.3
24) Free Will Baptist	6	.7
25) General Asso of Regular Baptist Church	1	.1
26) General Conference of the Evangelical Baptist	1	.1
28) National Baptist Convention	13	1.5
29) National Missionary Baptist Convention	12	1.4
30) National Primitive Baptist Convention	3	.3
32) Primitive Baptist	2	.2
33) Progressive National Baptist Convention	1	.1
37) Southern Baptist	71	8.1
42) Bible Protestant Church	1	.1
48) Church of the Brethren	2	.2
51) Old German Baptist Brethren	1	.1
53) Buddhist Communities	11	1.3
55) Christian & Missionary Alliances	3	.3
56) Christian Catholic Churches	12	1.4
57) The Christian Church Stone-Campbell Movement	3	.3
58) Disciples of Christ	3	.3
59) Christian Churches & Churches of Christ	2	.2
60) Churches of Christ	2	.2
62) Christian Congregation	2	.2
65) Church of Christ Scientist	1	.1
66) Church of God	5	.6
70) Cleveland Church of God	3	.3
74) Church of God in Christ	4	.5
75) Church of God of Prophecy	5	.6
78) Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ	2	.2
79) Church of the Nazarene	6	.7
84) Congreg Bible Churches	1	.1
88) Episcopal-Anglican	3	.3
91) Episcopal Church	10	1.1
93) Other Anglican Bodies in the US	1	.1
94) Evangelical Church	2	.2
95) Evangelical Congreg Church	0	0
97) Evangelical Free Church of America	6	.7
105) Independents Fundamental Churches	1	.1
107) Judaism	5	.6
108) Conservative Judaism	2	.2
109) Orthodox Judaism	2	.2
110) Reconstructionism	2	.2
111) Reform Judaism	2	.2
112) Latter-Day Saints	4	.5
115) Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints	3	.3
117) Recognized Church of JC of LDS	23	2.6
118) Lutheran	27	3.1
119) American Lutheran Church	18	2
121) Church of Lutheran Brethren	1	.1
123) Evangelical Lutheran Church in America	15	1.7
124) Free Lutheran Congreg	0	0
125) Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod	16	1.8
126) Lutheran Church in America	8	.9
128) Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod	3	.3
129) Mennonite	1	.1
139) Mennonite Bretheren Churches	3	.3
140) Mennonite Church	1	.1
145) Methodist	48	5.5
146) African Methodist Episcopal Church	11	1.3
147) African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church	1	.1
149) Evangelical Methodist Church	4	.5
150) Free Methodist Church of North America	6	.7
151) Primitive Methodist Church	1	.1
155) United Methodist Church	52	5.9
157) Missionary	1	.1
158) Moravian	2	.2
168) Old Catholic	0	0
169) Liberal Catholic Church	0	0
171) North American Old Roman Catholic Church	0	0
172) Old Roman Catholic Church	2	.2
175) Eastern Orthodox	1	.1
177) American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Greek Catholic	11	1.3
179) Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox	0	0
180) Greek Orthodox Archdiocese	0	0
185) Pentecostal	6	.7
186) Assemblies of God	8	.9
190) Pentecostal Assemblies of the World	3	.3
191) Pentecostal Church of God	4	.5
193) Pentecostal Holiness Church	1	.1
194) United Pentecostal Church	3	.3
197) Presbyterian	10	1.1
198) Asso Reformed Presbyterian Church	3	.3
200) Cumberland Presbyterian	0	0
204) Presbyterian Church USA	19	2.2
205) Second Cumberland PC in the US	1	.1
211) Reformed Church in America	4	.5
213) Roman Catholic Church	69	7.8
223) Unitarian Univeralist Asso	1	.1
224) United Church of Christ	18	2
230) Other Christian	136	15.5
Missing	2
TOTAL	880	100.0

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19) Which of the following describes the church attendance of your father before you were 12 years old? (ATTND_FT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Occasional (two or three times a year)	145	16.5
2) About once per month	68	7.7
3) Weekly attendance	482	54.8
4) Did not attend	164	18.6
5) Not applicable	21	2.4
Missing	2
TOTAL	880	100.0

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20) Which of the following describes the church attendance of your mother before you were 12 years old? (ATTND_MT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Occasional (two or three times a year)	133	15.1
2) About once per month	60	6.8
3) Weekly attendance	609	69.1
4) Did not attend	69	7.8
5) Not applicable	10	1.1
Missing	2
TOTAL	881	100.0

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21) How would you best describe your church attendance at age 16? (ATTND_YT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Occasional (two or three times a year)	94	10.6
2) About once per month	54	6.1
3) Weekly attendance	659	74.6
4) Did not attend	76	8.6
TOTAL	883	100.0

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22) Were you involved in church-based youth activities at age 16? (YACTIVIT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	632	71.6
2) No	251	28.4
TOTAL	883	100.0

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23) Did you have a leadership role in church-based youth activities at age 16? (YACT_LDR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	391	61.9
2) No	241	38.1
Missing	252
TOTAL	632	100.0

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24) What is your present denomination, if any? (IF RESPONDENT IS ROMAN CATHOLIC, ASK CAPCH. IF RESPONDENT IS A MEMBER OF A PROTESTANT DENOMINATION OR INDEPENDENT, GO TO PAPCH.) (RDNOM)

	TOTAL	%
3) Church of God General Conference	0	0
4) Seventh-Day Adventist	7	.8
6) American Ethical Union	2	.2
7) American Evangelical Christian Churches	1	.1
9) Apostolic Christian Church	1	.1
10) Apostolic Christian Church Of America	3	.3
12) Apostolic Overcoming Holy Church Of God	9	1
14) Bahai	1	.1
15) Baptist	63	7.1
16) American Baptist Asso	6	.7
17) American Baptist Churches	5	.6
18) Baptist Bible Fellowship	1	.1
19) Baptist Missionary Asso of America	3	.3
21) Central Baptist Asso	0	0
22) Conservation Baptist Asso of America	4	.5
24) Free Will Baptist	13	1.5
25) General Asso of Regular Baptist Church	0	0
26) General Conference of the Evangelical Baptist	0	0
28) National Baptist Convention	16	1.8
29) National Missionary Baptist Convention	12	1.4
30) National Primitive Baptist Convention	2	.2
33) Progressive National Baptist Convention	0	0
37) Southern Baptist	65	7.4
42) Bible Protestant Church	1	.1
46) Brethren Church	0	0
48) Church of the Brethren	2	.2
52) United Zion Church	0	0
53) Buddhist Communities	10	1.1
55) Christian & Missionary Alliances	4	.5
56) Christian Catholic Churches	3	.3
57) The Christian Church Stone-Campbell Movement	2	.2
58) Disciples of Christ	2	.2
59) Christian Churches & Churches of Christ	2	.2
60) Churches of Christ	0	0
61) Christian Churches of North America	2	.2
62) Christian Congregation	2	.2
64) Church of Christ Holiness	2	.2
65) Church of Christ Scientist	1	.1
66) Church of God	4	.5
70) Cleveland Church of God	4	.5
74) Church of God in Christ	2	.2
75) Church of God of Prophecy	6	.7
78) Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ	8	.9
79) Church of the Nazarene	20	2.3
86) Conservative Congreg Christian Conf	1	.1
87) Divine Science	1	.1
88) Episcopal-Anglican	5	.6
90) Anglican Orthodox Church	1	.1
91) Episcopal Church	17	1.9
93) Other Anglican Bodies in the US	2	.2
94) Evangelical Church	2	.2
95) Evangelical Congreg Church	0	0
96) Evangelical Covenant Church	1	.1
97) Evangelical Free Church of America	2	.2
98) Foursquare Gospel	2	.2
99) Friends-Quakers	0	0
103) Grace Gospel Fellowship	4	.5
105) Independents Fundamental Churches	2	.2
107) Judaism	3	.3
108) Conservative Judaism	1	.1
109) Orthodox Judaism	1	.1
110) Reconstructionism	3	.3
111) Reform Judaism	4	.5
112) Latter-Day Saints	2	.2
115) Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints	4	.5
117) Recognized Church of JC of LDS	23	2.6
118) Lutheran	15	1.7
119) American Lutheran Church	2	.2
123) Evangelical Lutheran Church in America	37	4.2
124) Free Lutheran Congreg	1	.1
125) Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod	15	1.7
126) Lutheran Church in America	3	.3
128) Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod	2	.2
129) Mennonite	1	.1
140) Mennonite Church	1	.1
144) Unaffiliated Mennonite Church	5	.6
145) Methodist	33	3.7
146) African Methodist Episcopal Church	2	.2
147) African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church	3	.3
150) Free Methodist Church of North Amer	8	.9
151) Primitive Methodist Church	1	.1
154) Union American Methodist Episcopal Church	1	.1
155) United Methodist Church	75	8.5
157) Missionary	2	.2
168) Old Catholic	0	0
171) North American Old Roman Catholic Church	0	0
172) Old Roman Catholic Church	1	.1
175) Eastern Orthodox	1	.1
177) American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Greek Catholic	12	1.4
179) Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox	0	0
180) Greek Orthodox Archdiocese	0	0
185) Pentecostal	9	1
186) Assemblies of God	10	1.1
190) Pentecostal Assemblies of the World	3	.3
191) Pentecostal Church of God	4	.5
194) United Pentecostal Church	5	.6
197) Presbyterian	5	.6
198) Asso Reformed Presbyterian Church	2	.2
199) Bible Presbyterian Church	0	0
203) Presbyterian Church in America	3	.3
204) Presbyterian Church USA	24	2.7
205) Second Cumberland PC in the US	1	.1
211) Reformed Church in America	1	.1
213) Roman Catholic Church	40	4.5
215) Schwekenfelder Church	0	0
218) Natl Spiritual Alliance of the USA	2	.2
223) Unitarian Univeralist Asso	8	.9
224) United Church of Christ	31	3.5
226) Unity School of Christianity	6	.7
228) Wesleyan Church	4	.5
230) Other Christian	133	15
TOTAL	884	100.0

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25) (FOR CATHOLICS) When it comes to your approach to religious faith, as distinct from your denominational affiliation, would you say that you are a conservative, moderate, or progressive Catholic, or do none of these describe you? (CAPCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Conservative	2	6.7
2) Moderate	15	50
3) Progressive	10	33.3
4) None	2	6.7
5) Something else	1	3.3
Missing	855
TOTAL	30	100.0

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26) (FOR PROTESTANTS) When it comes to your approach to faith, as distinct from your denominational affiliation, would you say that you are a Pentecostal, fundamentalist, evangelical, mainline, or liberal Protestant, or do none of these describe you? (PAPCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Pentecostal	90	12.4
2) Fundamentalist	64	8.8
3) Evangelical	239	33
4) Mainline	114	15.7
5) Liberal	83	11.5
6) None	65	9
7) Something else	69	9.5
Missing	159
TOTAL	724	100.0

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27) Non-Christian religious approach. (NC_PCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Conservative	43	35.8
2) Moderate	30	25
3) Liberal	14	11.7
4) None	31	25.8
5) Something else	2	1.7
Missing	763
TOTAL	120	100.0

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28) Which of the following best describes your current marital status? (MSTAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never married (SKIP TO CHLD)	91	10.3
2) In first marriage	644	73
3) Divorced or separated (SKIP TO CHLD)	31	3.5
4) Widowed (SKIP TO CHLD)	13	1.5
5) Remarried after death of spouse	8	.9
6) Remarried after divorce	92	10.4
7) Something else	3	.3
TOTAL	882	100.0

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29) What kind of work does your spouse normally do? (That is, what is his/her job category?) (SP_JOB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Professional, technical; Please specify.	299	40
2) Managers and Administrators, sales workers	113	15.1
3) Clerical and related workers	78	10.4
4) Craftsman and related workers	4	.5
5) Operatives, except transport	5	.7
6) Transport, equipment operatives, laborers	2	.3
7) Farmers, Farm laborers	3	.4
8) Service Workers	42	5.6
9) Not in Labor market	201	26.9
Missing	136
TOTAL	747	100.0

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30) Verbatim Response if 1 to SP_JOB (Spouse is "professional"). (SPRF_OS)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	0

31) Children living at home? (CHLD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	392	44.4
2) No	491	55.6
TOTAL	883	100.0

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32) How many children do you have aged 0-4 years? (NCHLD_I2)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	0.21	0.51

33) How many children do you have aged 5-11 years? (NCHLD_I3)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	0.57	0.82

34) How many children do you have aged 12-18 years? (NCHLD_I4)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	0.92	0.94

35) How many children do you have aged 19 years or more? (NCHLD_I5)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	0.48	0.88

36) Now I would like to ask you some questions about your background in ministry. Are you ordained? (ORDAINED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	786	89
2) No. SKIP TO JOB_BM	97	11
TOTAL	883	100.0

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37) At what age did you first seriously consider that you were called to become an ordained minister or priest? (CALLING)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	21.94	9.21

38) How old were you when you received full ordination as minister/pastor/priest? (ORDN_AGE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	32.00	8.53

39) Overall, how many years have you been in the ordained ministry full or part-time for which you were paid a salary? (PAID_LTH)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	18.62	12.15

40) In how many different positions, including your current one, have you served as a paid ordained pastor/priest? (NPSITION)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	3.62	3.31

41) Did you work full-time at other occupations before entering ordained ministry? (JOB_BM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	623	70.6
2) No. (SKIP TO TRN_NC)	260	29.4
TOTAL	883	100.0

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42) If yes (TO JOB_BM), for how long? (OCC_YRS)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	14.67	11.20

43) Months at other occupation. (OCC_MON)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	0.43	1.69

44) Verbatim Response to Other Professional Occupation Before Ministry (JOB_BM) (OCCMN_PS)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	0

45) What is the highest level of theological training you have obtained? - Non-Christian Clergy (TRN_NC)

	TOTAL	%
1) None	4	7.8
2) Training program certificate	25	49
3) Degree from a religious school	4	7.8
4) Master of Divinity or Bachelor of Divinity	13	25.5
5) Ph.D. or Th.D.	1	2
6) Something else	4	7.8
Missing	833
TOTAL	51	100.0

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46) How would you describe your current position? (CRPOS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Senior pastor, priest, or minister	383	53.6
2) Solo pastor, priest, or minister	271	38
3) Interim pastor, priest, or minister	14	2
4) Co-pastor	16	2.2
5) Something else	30	4.2
Missing	168
TOTAL	714	100.0

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47) Verbatim Response if CRPOS=5 ("Other" position at congregation) (CRPOS_OS)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	0

48) Verbatim Response to Current Position in Congregation if Non-Christian (CRPOS_NC)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	0

49) In what year did you become pastor of this congregation? (POS_SRT)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	1992.53	9.68

50) Do you presently serve as pastor of other congregations in addition to this one? (LDR_OTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	109	12.3
2) No. (SKIP TO CUR_OCC)	774	87.7
TOTAL	883	100.0

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51) How many [other congregations in addition to this one do you serve over as pastor]? (NLDR_OTH)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	2.22	3.26

52) Do you work at any other job other than as pastor of this congregation (and other congregations related to it)? (CUR_OCC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	247	28
2) No. (SKIP TO EMP_FT1)	636	72
TOTAL	883	100.0

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53) What kind of work do you? (C_OCC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Professional, technical. Please specify	150	61
2) Managers and Administrators, sales workers	30	12.2
3) Clerical and related workers	3	1.2
4) Craftsman and related workers	17	6.9
5) Operatives, except transport	5	2
6) Transport, equipment operatives, laborers	4	1.6
7) Farmers, Farm laborers	16	6.5
8) Service Workers	21	8.5
Missing	636
TOTAL	246	100.0

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54) Verbatim Response if C_OCC=1 (POCC_OS)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	0

55) Other than you, how many of the following paid staff, full or part-time, are employed by your congregation?: Full-time ordained professionals (EMP_FT1)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	0.50	1.90

56) Other than you, how many of the following paid staff, full or part-time, are employed by your congregation?: Part-time ordained pros. (EMP_PT1)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	0.23	0.75

57) Other than you, how many of the following paid staff, full or part-time, are employed by your congregation?: Full-time lay pros. (EMP_FT2)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	0.87	4.06

58) Other than you, how many of the following paid staff, full or part-time, are employed by your congregation?: Part-time lay pros. (EMP_PT2)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	1.05	2.45

59) Other than you, how many of the following paid staff, full or part-time, are employed by your congregation?: Full-time clerical staff. (EMP_FT3)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	0.55	1.80

60) Other than you, how many of the following paid staff, full or part-time, are employed by your congregation?: Part-time clerical staff. (EMP_PT3)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	0.53	0.95

61) Other than you, how many of the following paid staff, full or part-time, are employed by your congregation?: Full-time custodial staff. (EMP_FT4)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	0.31	1.10

62) Other than you, how many of the following paid staff, full or part-time, are employed by your congregation?: Part-time custodial staff. (EMP_PT4)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	0.81	1.23

63) In the past five years, how many from your present congregation have decided to enter some form of ordained religious leadership? (OTHRSMIN)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	2.18	11.48

64) In the past two years, how many persons have you personally encouraged to consider becoming a pastor/priest? (ENCOURAG)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	5.69	33.58

65) In the worksheet that you received in the mail, we listed a number of pastoral tasks and asked you to estimate how much time in a typical week you devote to each task, including preparation where applicable. When I read the list, please refer to your worksheet and tell me how much time you estimated spending for each task. - Preaching. (TYPWK_1)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	11.27	7.60

66) In the worksheet that you received in the mail, we listed a number of pastoral tasks and asked you to estimate how much time in a typical week you devote to each task, including preparation where applicable. When I read the list, please refer to your worksheet and tell me how much time you estimated spending for each task. - Worship and sacramental leadership, including funerals and weddings. (TYPWK_2)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	5.22	4.83

67) In the worksheet that you received in the mail, we listed a number of pastoral tasks and asked you to estimate how much time in a typical week you devote to each task, including preparation where applicable. When I read the list, please refer to your worksheet and tell me how much time you estimated spending for each task. - Teaching people about the faith. (TYPWK_3)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	5.09	5.01

68) In the worksheet that you received in the mail, we listed a number of pastoral tasks and asked you to estimate how much time in a typical week you devote to each task, including preparation where applicable. When I read the list, please refer to your worksheet and tell me how much time you estimated spending for each task. - Training people for ministry and mission. (TYPWK_4)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	2.25	3.78

69) In the worksheet that you received in the mail, we listed a number of pastoral tasks and asked you to estimate how much time in a typical week you devote to each task, including preparation where applicable. When I read the list, please refer to your worksheet and tell me how much time you estimated spending for each task. - One on one time working to convert others to the faith. (TYPWK_5)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	4.22	9.74

70) In the worksheet that you received in the mail, we listed a number of pastoral tasks and asked you to estimate how much time in a typical week you devote to each task, including preparation where applicable. When I read the list, please refer to your worksheet and tell me how much time you estimated spending for each task. - Pastoral counseling and spiritual direction. (TYPWK_6)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	4.58	5.40

71) In the worksheet that you received in the mail, we listed a number of pastoral tasks and asked you to estimate how much time in a typical week you devote to each task, including preparation where applicable. When I read the list, please refer to your worksheet and tell me how much time you estimated spending for each task. - Visiting members, sick, and shut-in. (TYPWK_7)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	4.51	4.86

72) In the worksheet that you received in the mail, we listed a number of pastoral tasks and asked you to estimate how much time in a typical week you devote to each task, including preparation where applicable. When I read the list, please refer to your worksheet and tell me how much time you estimated spending for each task. - Visiting prospective members. (TYPWK_8)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	1.52	2.37

73) In the worksheet that you received in the mail, we listed a number of pastoral tasks and asked you to estimate how much time in a typical week you devote to each task, including preparation where applicable. When I read the list, please refer to your worksheet and tell me how much time you estimated spending for each task. - Administering the work of the congregation, including staff supervision. (TYPWK_9)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	6.93	8.71

74) In the worksheet that you received in the mail, we listed a number of pastoral tasks and asked you to estimate how much time in a typical week you devote to each task, including preparation where applicable. When I read the list, please refer to your worksheet and tell me how much time you estimated spending for each task. - Attending congregational board and committee meetings. (TYPWK_10)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	2.63	3.53

75) In the worksheet that you received in the mail, we listed a number of pastoral tasks and asked you to estimate how much time in a typical week you devote to each task, including preparation where applicable. When I read the list, please refer to your worksheet and tell me how much time you estimated spending for each task. - Thinking about and promoting a vision and goals for the congregation's future. (TYPWK_11)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	4.36	8.37

76) In the worksheet that you received in the mail, we listed a number of pastoral tasks and asked you to estimate how much time in a typical week you devote to each task, including preparation where applicable. When I read the list, please refer to your worksheet and tell me how much time you estimated spending for each task. - Involvement in denominational or interdenominational, interfaith affairs. (TYPWK_12)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	2.11	5.04

77) In the worksheet that you received in the mail, we listed a number of pastoral tasks and asked you to estimate how much time in a typical week you devote to each task, including preparation where applicable. When I read the list, please refer to your worksheet and tell me how much time you estimated spending for each task. - Involvement in community organizations and issues beyond the congregation. (TYPWK_13)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	1.91	4.50

78) In the worksheet that you received in the mail, we listed a number of pastoral tasks and asked you to estimate how much time in a typical week you devote to each task, including preparation where applicable. When I read the list, please refer to your worksheet and tell me how much time you estimated spending for each task. - Other. Please specify. (TYPWK_14)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	1.66	5.31

79) Verbatim Response if "Other Task" Mentioned in TYPWK_14 (TYPWK_OS)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	0

80) As you look back over this list of pastoral tasks and other demands on you as a pastor, which three of the tasks do you do best? Preaching. (BSTSK_1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	732	82.9
2) No	151	17.1
TOTAL	883	100.0

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81) As you look back over this list of pastoral tasks and other demands on you as a pastor, which three of the tasks do you do best? Worship and sacramental leadership, including funerals and weddings. (BSTSK_2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	370	41.9
2) No	513	58.1
TOTAL	883	100.0

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82) As you look back over this list of pastoral tasks and other demands on you as a pastor, which three of the tasks do you do best? Teaching people about the faith. (BSTSK_3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	479	54.2
2) No	404	45.8
TOTAL	883	100.0

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83) As you look back over this list of pastoral tasks and other demands on you as a pastor, which three of the tasks do you do best? Training people for ministry and mission. (BSTSK_4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	54	6.1
2) No	829	93.9
TOTAL	883	100.0

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84) As you look back over this list of pastoral tasks and other demands on you as a pastor, which three of the tasks do you do best? One on one time working to convert others to the faith. (BSTSK_5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	71	8
2) No	812	92
TOTAL	883	100.0

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85) As you look back over this list of pastoral tasks and other demands on you as a pastor, which three of the tasks do you do best? Pastoral counseling and spiritual direction. (BSTSK_6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	241	27.3
2) No	641	72.7
TOTAL	882	100.0

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86) As you look back over this list of pastoral tasks and other demands on you as a pastor, which three of the tasks do you do best? Visiting members, sick, and shut-in. (BSTSK_7)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	234	26.5
2) No	648	73.5
TOTAL	882	100.0

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87) As you look back over this list of pastoral tasks and other demands on you as a pastor, which three of the tasks do you do best? Visiting prospective members. (BSTSK_8)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	42	4.8
2) No	841	95.2
TOTAL	883	100.0

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88) As you look back over this list of pastoral tasks and other demands on you as a pastor, which three of the tasks do you do best? Administering the work of the congregation, including staff supervision. (BSTSK_9)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	170	19.3
2) No	713	80.7
TOTAL	883	100.0

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89) As you look back over this list of pastoral tasks and other demands on you as a pastor, which three of the tasks do you do best? Attending congregational board and committee meetings. (BSTSK_10)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	24	2.7
2) No	859	97.3
TOTAL	883	100.0

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90) As you look back over this list of pastoral tasks and other demands on you as a pastor, which three of the tasks do you do best? Thinking about and promoting a vision and goals for the congregation's future. (BSTSK_11)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	112	12.7
2) No	771	87.3
TOTAL	883	100.0

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91) As you look back over this list of pastoral tasks and other demands on you as a pastor, which three of the tasks do you do best? Involvement in denominational or interdenominational, interfaith affairs. (BSTSK_12)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	35	4
2) No	848	96
TOTAL	883	100.0

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92) As you look back over this list of pastoral tasks and other demands on you as a pastor, which three of the tasks do you do best? Involvement in community organizations and issues beyond the congregation. (BSTSK_13)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	15	1.7
2) No	868	98.3
TOTAL	883	100.0

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93) As you look back over this list of pastoral tasks and other demands on you as a pastor, which three of the tasks do you do best? Other. Please specify. (BSTSK_14)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	35	4
2) No	848	96
TOTAL	883	100.0

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94) Verbatim Response if "Other Task" Mentioned in BSTSK_14 (BSTSK_OS)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	0

95) In what three areas do you think you most need to improve? Preaching. (WSTSK_1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	166	19.6
2) No	679	80.4
Missing	38
TOTAL	845	100.0

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96) In what three areas do you think you most need to improve? Worship and sacramental leadership, including funerals and weddings. (WSTSK_2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	57	6.7
2) No	788	93.3
Missing	38
TOTAL	845	100.0

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97) In what three areas do you think you most need to improve? Teaching people about the faith. (WSTSK_3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	134	15.9
2) No	711	84.1
Missing	38
TOTAL	845	100.0

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98) In what three areas do you think you most need to improve? Training people for ministry and mission. (WSTSK_4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	239	28.3
2) No	606	71.7
Missing	38
TOTAL	845	100.0

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99) In what three areas do you think you most need to improve? One on one time working to convert others to the faith. (WSTSK_5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	260	30.8
2) No	585	69.2
Missing	38
TOTAL	845	100.0

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100) In what three areas do you think you most need to improve? Pastoral counseling and spiritual direction. (WSTSK_6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	174	20.6
2) No	671	79.4
Missing	38
TOTAL	845	100.0

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101) In what three areas do you think you most need to improve? Visiting members, sick, and shut-in. (WSTSK_7)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	178	21.1
2) No	667	78.9
Missing	38
TOTAL	845	100.0

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102) In what three areas do you think you most need to improve? Visiting prospective members. (WSTSK_8)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	228	27
2) No	617	73
Missing	38
TOTAL	845	100.0

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103) In what three areas do you think you most need to improve? Administering the work of the congregation, including staff supervision. (WSTSK_9)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	241	28.5
2) No	604	71.5
Missing	38
TOTAL	845	100.0

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104) In what three areas do you think you most need to improve? Attending congregational board and committee meetings. (WSTSK_10)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	76	9
2) No	769	91
Missing	38
TOTAL	845	100.0

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105) In what three areas do you think you most need to improve? Thinking about and promoting a vision and goals for the congregation's future. (WSTSK_11)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	173	20.5
2) No	672	79.5
Missing	38
TOTAL	845	100.0

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106) In what three areas do you think you most need to improve? Involvement in denominational or interdenominational, interfaith affairs. (WSTSK_12)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	152	18
2) No	693	82
Missing	38
TOTAL	845	100.0

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107) In what three areas do you think you most need to improve? Involvement in community organizations and issues beyond the congregation. (WSTSK_13)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	196	23.2
2) No	649	76.8
Missing	38
TOTAL	845	100.0

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108) In what three areas do you think you most need to improve? Other. Please specify. (WSTSK_14)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	18	2.1
2) No	827	97.9
Missing	38
TOTAL	845	100.0

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109) Verbatim Response if "Other Task" Mentioned in WSTSK_14 (WSTSK_OS)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	0

110) In your ministry in the congregation, with which two age groups do you spend most of your time working? – Children to age 12 (AGEGRP1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	130	15
2) No	734	85
Missing	19
TOTAL	864	100.0

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111) In your ministry in the congregation, with which two age groups do you spend most of your time working? – Youth 12-18 (AGEGRP2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	170	19.7
2) No	694	80.3
Missing	19
TOTAL	864	100.0

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112) In your ministry in the congregation, with which two age groups do you spend most of your time working? – Single young adults (AGEGRP3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	74	8.6
2) No	790	91.4
Missing	19
TOTAL	864	100.0

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113) In your ministry in the congregation, with which two age groups do you spend most of your time working? – Married young adults (AGEGRP4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	221	25.6
2) No	643	74.4
Missing	19
TOTAL	864	100.0

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114) In your ministry in the congregation, with which two age groups do you spend most of your time working? – Middle age adults (AGEGRP5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	585	67.7
2) No	279	32.3
Missing	19
TOTAL	864	100.0

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115) In your ministry in the congregation, with which two age groups do you spend most of your time working? – Older adults (AGEGRP6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	495	57.3
2) No	369	42.7
Missing	19
TOTAL	864	100.0

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116) Within the last seven days, how much time did you spend in the following activities? - Prayer and meditation. (Hours) (LSTWK_1)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	10.10	11.19

117) Within the last seven days, how much time did you spend in the following activities? - Reading, other than for sermons. (Hours) (LSTWK_2)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	5.87	6.25

118) Within the last seven days, how much time did you spend in the following activities? - Searching the web, chat groups, e-mail. (Hours) (LSTWK_3)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	2.48	3.76

119) Within the last seven days, how much time did you spend in the following activities? - Family life (time, other than at meals, spent on family activities). (Hours) (LSTWK_4)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	11.34	10.85

120) Within the last seven days, how much time did you spend in the following activities? - Household chores (laundry, shopping, etc.). (Hours) (LSTWK_5)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	5.01	5.09

121) Within the last seven days, how much time did you spend in the following activities? - Physical exercise for health. (Hours) (LSTWK_6)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	2.91	3.96

122) Within the last seven days, how much time did you spend in the following activities? - Recreation (other than exercise). (Hours) (LSTWK_7)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	2.76	4.69

123) Within the last seven days, how much time did you spend in the following activities? - Commuting to work. (Hours) (LSTWK_8)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	2.20	3.61

124) Within the last seven days, how much time did you spend in the following activities? - Eating out with friends. (Hours) (LSTWK_9)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	2.84	3.23

125) Other than the Bible, what three authors do you read most often in relation to your work as a pastor? First author (AUTHOR1)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	0

126) Other than the Bible, what three authors do you read most often in relation to your work as a pastor? Second author (AUTHOR2)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	0

127) Other than the Bible, what three authors do you read most often in relation to your work as a pastor? Third author (AUTHOR3)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	0

128) Do you regularly take a day off each week? (DAYOFF)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	584	66.1
2) Yes	299	33.9
TOTAL	883	100.0

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129) How often during the past year did you take part in some form of continuing theological education lasting at least a full day? (CONTED)

	TOTAL	%
1) None	198	22.4
2) Once or twice	295	33.4
3) Three to five	244	27.6
4) Five or more	146	16.5
TOTAL	883	100.0

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130) Does your current congregation provide you with a sabbatical leave? (SABTCL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes. SKIP TO EVAL	265	30
2) No	618	70
TOTAL	883	100.0

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131) Length of Sabbatical leave in years? (SABTCLYR)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	0.10	0.42

132) Length of Sabbatical leave in months? (SABTCLMO)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	2.18	2.00

133) Do you and your lay leaders engage in an annual evaluation of your performance? (EVAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	514	58.3
2) No	368	41.7
Missing	1
TOTAL	882	100.0

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134) Do you have regular performance evaluations by an appropriate denominational official? (DNOMEVAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	243	29.2
2) No	508	61
3) Not applicable as not part of a denomination	82	9.8
Missing	50
TOTAL	833	100.0

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135) How important would you say that the denomination of this congregation is for the way that it organizes its programs or ministries? (DNOMINF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	337	40.6
2) Somewhat important	271	32.6
3) Somewhat unimportant	41	4.9
4) Of little importance	66	7.9
5) Of no significance, not in a denomination	116	14
Missing	52
TOTAL	831	100.0

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136) In your work as a pastoral leader, which occupies more of your attention on a week-to-week basis? Is it… (CONGNEED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Dealing with the problems and needs of individual members	115	13
2) Dealing with the problems, needs, and directions of the congregation as a whole	279	31.6
3) Each of these in roughly equal proportion	488	55.3
Missing	1
TOTAL	882	100.0

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137) Which of these statements most accurately describes your congregation? (CONGVIS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Our congregation has no clear vision, goals, or direction. SKIP TO RDYNEW	13	1.5
2) We have some ideas but no clear vision. SKIP TO RDYNEW	184	20.9
3) We have a clear vision but not enough commitment to achieving it.	429	48.8
4) We have a clear vision and a strong commitment to achieving it.	254	28.9
Missing	3
TOTAL	880	100.0

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138) If the congregation has a clear vision, how compatible with the vision are its current programs and structures? Are they very compatible, somewhat compatible, somewhat incompatible, or almost completely incompatible? (VISCOMP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very compatible	302	44.2
2) Somewhat compatible	354	51.8
3) Somewhat incompatible	26	3.8
4) Not at all compatible	1	.1
Missing	200
TOTAL	683	100.0

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139) Do you (1) strongly agree, (2) somewhat agree, (3) somewhat disagree, or (4) disagree that this congregation is always ready to try something new? (RDYNEW)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	235	26.6
2) Somewhat agree	430	48.8
3) Somewhat disagree	148	16.8
4) Disagree	69	7.8
Missing	1
TOTAL	882	100.0

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140) Do you (1) strongly agree, (2) somewhat agree, (3) somewhat disagree, or (4) disagree that the current morale of this congregation is high? (CONGMORL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	468	53.1
2) Somewhat agree	327	37.1
3) Somewhat disagree	56	6.4
4) Disagree	30	3.4
Missing	1
TOTAL	881	100.0

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141) Do you (1) strongly agree, (2) somewhat agree, (3) somewhat disagree, or (4) disagree that members of the congregation have a sense of excitement about the congregation's future? (FUTEXT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	473	53.6
2) Somewhat agree	334	37.8
3) Somewhat disagree	52	5.9
4) Disagree	24	2.7
TOTAL	883	100.0

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142) Do you (1) strongly agree, (2) somewhat agree, (3) somewhat disagree, or (4) disagree that the congregation's leaders are willing to change programs and structures to meet new challenges? (CONGCHAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	408	46.2
2) Somewhat agree	359	40.6
3) Somewhat disagree	93	10.5
4) Disagree	24	2.7
TOTAL	884	100.0

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143) Over the last two years, has there been any conflict in this congregation? (CONFLICT)

	TOTAL	%
1) No conflict that I'm aware of. SKIP TO ACPTORD	282	32
2) Some minor conflict	410	46.6
3) Major conflict	44	5
4) Major conflict with leaders or people leaving	144	16.4
Missing	2
TOTAL	880	100.0

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144) Verbatim Response if CONFLICT=2,3,4. (CONFL_OS)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	0

145) A variety of factors affect a congregation's acceptance of its pastor's leadership. How important is each of the following in your current congregation? Is it of (1) great importance, (2) somewhat important, (3) somewhat unimportant, or of (4) little importance? - Being ordained. (ACPTORD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	509	57.6
2) Somewhat important	184	20.8
3) Somewhat unimportant	63	7.1
4) Little importance	127	14.4
TOTAL	883	100.0

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146) A variety of factors affect a congregation's acceptance of its pastor's leadership. How important is each of the following in your current congregation? Is it of (1) great importance, (2) somewhat important, (3) somewhat unimportant, or of (4) little importance? - Having a seminary degree or certificate. (ACPTDEGR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	380	43.1
2) Somewhat important	231	26.2
3) Somewhat unimportant	103	11.7
4) Little importance	168	19
Missing	1
TOTAL	882	100.0

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147) A variety of factors affect a congregation's acceptance of its pastor's leadership. How important is each of the following in your current congregation? Is it of (1) great importance, (2) somewhat important, (3) somewhat unimportant, or of (4) little importance? - Having a clear sense of call from God. (ACPTCALL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	757	86.5
2) Somewhat important	90	10.3
3) Somewhat unimportant	14	1.6
4) Little importance	14	1.6
Missing	7
TOTAL	875	100.0

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148) A variety of factors affect a congregation's acceptance of its pastor's leadership. How important is each of the following in your current congregation? Is it of (1) great importance, (2) somewhat important, (3) somewhat unimportant, or of (4) little importance? - Being competent in tasks of ministry, including preaching. (ACPTCMPT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	781	88.4
2) Somewhat important	100	11.3
3) Somewhat unimportant	1	.1
4) Little importance	1	.1
TOTAL	883	100.0

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149) A variety of factors affect a congregation's acceptance of its pastor's leadership. How important is each of the following in your current congregation? Is it of (1) great importance, (2) somewhat important, (3) somewhat unimportant, or of (4) little importance? - Having the trust of the majority of the congregation. (ACPTTRST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	801	90.8
2) Somewhat important	80	9.1
3) Somewhat unimportant	1	.1
TOTAL	882	100.0

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150) A variety of factors affect a congregation's acceptance of its pastor's leadership. How important is each of the following in your current congregation? Is it of (1) great importance, (2) somewhat important, (3) somewhat unimportant, or of (4) little importance? - Your physical appearance. (ACPTPHYS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	212	24.1
2) Somewhat important	422	47.9
3) Somewhat unimportant	141	16
4) Little importance	106	12
Missing	2
TOTAL	881	100.0

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151) A variety of factors affect a congregation's acceptance of its pastor's leadership. How important is each of the following in your current congregation? Is it of (1) great importance, (2) somewhat important, (3) somewhat unimportant, or of (4) little importance? - Your gender. (ACPTGNDR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	381	43.5
2) Somewhat important	220	25.1
3) Somewhat unimportant	142	16.2
4) Little importance	132	15.1
Missing	8
TOTAL	875	100.0

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152) A variety of factors affect a congregation's acceptance of its pastor's leadership. How important is each of the following in your current congregation? Is it of (1) great importance, (2) somewhat important, (3) somewhat unimportant, or of (4) little importance? - Your race and ethnicity. (ACPTETHN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	146	16.7
2) Somewhat important	244	28
3) Somewhat unimportant	169	19.4
4) Little importance	313	35.9
Missing	11
TOTAL	872	100.0

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153) As you think about your experience, how important is each of the following in sustaining your commitment to pastoral ministry? For each of the following, would you say that it is of (1) great importance, (2) somewhat important, (3) somewhat unimportant, (4) of little importance? - Feeling that your gifts for ministry are right for the congregation you are serving. (IMPGIFTS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	744	84.2
2) Somewhat important	130	14.7
3) Somewhat unimportant	8	.9
4) Little importance	2	.2
TOTAL	884	100.0

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154) As you think about your experience, how important is each of the following in sustaining your commitment to pastoral ministry? For each of the following, would you say that it is of (1) great importance, (2) somewhat important, (3) somewhat unimportant, (4) of little importance? - Serving a congregation that offers challenges to your creativity. (IMPCHAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	501	56.7
2) Somewhat important	331	37.5
3) Somewhat unimportant	28	3.2
4) Little importance	23	2.6
Missing	1
TOTAL	883	100.0

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155) As you think about your experience, how important is each of the following in sustaining your commitment to pastoral ministry? For each of the following, would you say that it is of (1) great importance, (2) somewhat important, (3) somewhat unimportant, (4) of little importance? - Having close relationships with your congregation's members. (IMPCLOSE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	577	65.4
2) Somewhat important	274	31.1
3) Somewhat unimportant	25	2.8
4) Little importance	6	.7
TOTAL	882	100.0

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156) As you think about your experience, how important is each of the following in sustaining your commitment to pastoral ministry? For each of the following, would you say that it is of (1) great importance, (2) somewhat important, (3) somewhat unimportant, (4) of little importance? - Financial well-being. (IMPFIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	224	25.4
2) Somewhat important	465	52.7
3) Somewhat unimportant	95	10.8
4) Little importance	98	11.1
Missing	1
TOTAL	882	100.0

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157) As you think about your experience, how important is each of the following in sustaining your commitment to pastoral ministry? For each of the following, would you say that it is of (1) great importance, (2) somewhat important, (3) somewhat unimportant, (4) of little importance? - Opportunity to own your own housing. (IMPHOUSE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	336	38.1
2) Somewhat important	221	25.1
3) Somewhat unimportant	94	10.7
4) Little importance	231	26.2
Missing	1
TOTAL	882	100.0

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158) As you think about your experience, how important is each of the following in sustaining your commitment to pastoral ministry? For each of the following, would you say that it is of (1) great importance, (2) somewhat important, (3) somewhat unimportant, (4) of little importance? - Anything else? Please specify. (IMPELSE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	233	26.4
2) No	650	73.6
TOTAL	883	100.0

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159) Verbatim Response to IMPELSE (IMELSE_O)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	0

160) Importance of response given in IMPELSE (IMPOTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	226	97.4
2) Somewhat important	6	2.6
Missing	650
TOTAL	232	100.0

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161) At the present, what is your level of satisfaction with the following. Are you (1) very satisfied, (2) somewhat satisfied, (3) somewhat dissatisfied, or (4) very dissatisfied? (INTERVIEWER PLEASE CODE (9) FOR "DOES NOT APPLY") - Your overall effectiveness as a pastoral leader in this particular congregation? (SAT_1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	297	35.7
2) Somewhat satisfied	486	58.4
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	36	4.3
4) Very dissatisfied	11	1.3
9) Does not apply	2	.2
Missing	50
TOTAL	832	100.0

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162) At the present, what is your level of satisfaction with the following. Are you (1) very satisfied, (2) somewhat satisfied, (3) somewhat dissatisfied, or (4) very dissatisfied? (INTERVIEWER PLEASE CODE (9) FOR "DOES NOT APPLY") - Your current ministry position? (SAT_2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	606	72.8
2) Somewhat satisfied	196	23.6
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	19	2.3
4) Very dissatisfied	1	.1
9) Does not apply	10	1.2
Missing	50
TOTAL	832	100.0

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163) At the present, what is your level of satisfaction with the following. Are you (1) very satisfied, (2) somewhat satisfied, (3) somewhat dissatisfied, or (4) very dissatisfied? (INTERVIEWER PLEASE CODE (9) FOR "DOES NOT APPLY") - Housing or living arrangements? (SAT_3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	592	71.2
2) Somewhat satisfied	155	18.6
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	48	5.8
4) Very dissatisfied	8	1
9) Does not apply	29	3.5
Missing	50
TOTAL	832	100.0

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164) At the present, what is your level of satisfaction with the following. Are you (1) very satisfied, (2) somewhat satisfied, (3) somewhat dissatisfied, or (4) very dissatisfied? (INTERVIEWER PLEASE CODE (9) FOR "DOES NOT APPLY") - Spiritual life? (SAT_4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	348	41.8
2) Somewhat satisfied	443	53.2
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	40	4.8
4) Very dissatisfied	1	.1
9) Does not apply	0	0
Missing	50
TOTAL	832	100.0

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165) At the present, what is your level of satisfaction with the following. Are you (1) very satisfied, (2) somewhat satisfied, (3) somewhat dissatisfied, or (4) very dissatisfied? (INTERVIEWER PLEASE CODE (9) FOR "DOES NOT APPLY") - Opportunities for continuing theological education? (SAT_5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	396	47.6
2) Somewhat satisfied	301	36.2
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	92	11.1
4) Very dissatisfied	8	1
9) Does not apply	35	4.2
Missing	52
TOTAL	832	100.0

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166) At the present, what is your level of satisfaction with the following. Are you (1) very satisfied, (2) somewhat satisfied, (3) somewhat dissatisfied, or (4) very dissatisfied? (INTERVIEWER PLEASE CODE (9) FOR "DOES NOT APPLY") - Support from your denominational official? (SAT_6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	367	44.1
2) Somewhat satisfied	245	29.4
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	73	8.8
4) Very dissatisfied	23	2.8
9) Does not apply	124	14.9
Missing	50
TOTAL	832	100.0

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167) At the present, what is your level of satisfaction with the following. Are you (1) very satisfied, (2) somewhat satisfied, (3) somewhat dissatisfied, or (4) very dissatisfied? (INTERVIEWER PLEASE CODE (9) FOR "DOES NOT APPLY") - Relations with fellow clergy? (SAT_7)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	421	51
2) Somewhat satisfied	291	35.3
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	84	10.2
4) Very dissatisfied	18	2.2
9) Does not apply	11	1.3
Missing	58
TOTAL	825	100.0

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168) At the present, what is your level of satisfaction with the following. Are you (1) very satisfied, (2) somewhat satisfied, (3) somewhat dissatisfied, or (4) very dissatisfied? (INTERVIEWER PLEASE CODE (9) FOR "DOES NOT APPLY") - Relations with lay leaders in your congregation? (SAT_8)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	587	70.5
2) Somewhat satisfied	228	27.4
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	7	.8
4) Very dissatisfied	1	.1
9) Does not apply	10	1.2
Missing	50
TOTAL	833	100.0

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169) At the present, what is your level of satisfaction with the following. Are you (1) very satisfied, (2) somewhat satisfied, (3) somewhat dissatisfied, or (4) very dissatisfied? (INTERVIEWER PLEASE CODE (9) FOR "DOES NOT APPLY") - Relations with other clergy and staff members in your church? (SAT_9)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	488	58.6
2) Somewhat satisfied	164	19.7
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	13	1.6
4) Very dissatisfied	3	.4
9) Does not apply	165	19.8
Missing	50
TOTAL	833	100.0

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170) At the present, what is your level of satisfaction with the following. Are you (1) very satisfied, (2) somewhat satisfied, (3) somewhat dissatisfied, or (4) very dissatisfied? (INTERVIEWER PLEASE CODE (9) FOR "DOES NOT APPLY") - Your salary and benefits? (SAT_10)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	397	47.7
2) Somewhat satisfied	316	37.9
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	46	5.5
4) Very dissatisfied	15	1.8
9) Does not apply	59	7.1
Missing	50
TOTAL	833	100.0

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171) At the present, what is your level of satisfaction with the following. Are you (1) very satisfied, (2) somewhat satisfied, (3) somewhat dissatisfied, or (4) very dissatisfied? (INTERVIEWER PLEASE CODE (9) FOR "DOES NOT APPLY") - Your overall effectiveness as a pastoral leader in this particular congregation? (SAT_NC1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	14	28
2) Somewhat satisfied	36	72
Missing	833
TOTAL	50	100.0

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172) At the present, what is your level of satisfaction with the following. Are you (1) very satisfied, (2) somewhat satisfied, (3) somewhat dissatisfied, or (4) very dissatisfied? (INTERVIEWER PLEASE CODE (9) FOR "DOES NOT APPLY") - Your current ministry position? (SAT_NC2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	48	96
2) Somewhat satisfied	2	4
Missing	833
TOTAL	50	100.0

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173) At the present, what is your level of satisfaction with the following. Are you (1) very satisfied, (2) somewhat satisfied, (3) somewhat dissatisfied, or (4) very dissatisfied? (INTERVIEWER PLEASE CODE (9) FOR "DOES NOT APPLY") - Housing or living arrangements? (SAT_NC3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	42	84
2) Somewhat satisfied	2	4
4) Very dissatisfied	6	12
Missing	833
TOTAL	50	100.0

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174) At the present, what is your level of satisfaction with the following. Are you (1) very satisfied, (2) somewhat satisfied, (3) somewhat dissatisfied, or (4) very dissatisfied? (INTERVIEWER PLEASE CODE (9) FOR "DOES NOT APPLY") - Spiritual life? (SAT_NC4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	20	40
2) Somewhat satisfied	7	14
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	23	46
Missing	833
TOTAL	50	100.0

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175) At the present, what is your level of satisfaction with the following. Are you (1) very satisfied, (2) somewhat satisfied, (3) somewhat dissatisfied, or (4) very dissatisfied? (INTERVIEWER PLEASE CODE (9) FOR "DOES NOT APPLY") - Opportunities for continuing theological education? (SAT_NC5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	30	60
2) Somewhat satisfied	17	34
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	0	0
9) Does not apply	3	6
Missing	833
TOTAL	50	100.0

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176) At the present, what is your level of satisfaction with the following. Are you (1) very satisfied, (2) somewhat satisfied, (3) somewhat dissatisfied, or (4) very dissatisfied? (INTERVIEWER PLEASE CODE (9) FOR "DOES NOT APPLY") - Relations with fellow clergy? (SAT_NC6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	33	64.7
2) Somewhat satisfied	18	35.3
Missing	833
TOTAL	51	100.0

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177) At the present, what is your level of satisfaction with the following. Are you (1) very satisfied, (2) somewhat satisfied, (3) somewhat dissatisfied, or (4) very dissatisfied? (INTERVIEWER PLEASE CODE (9) FOR "DOES NOT APPLY") - Relations with lay leaders in your congregation? (SAT_NC7)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	37	72.5
2) Somewhat satisfied	14	27.5
Missing	833
TOTAL	51	100.0

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178) At the present, what is your level of satisfaction with the following. Are you (1) very satisfied, (2) somewhat satisfied, (3) somewhat dissatisfied, or (4) very dissatisfied? (INTERVIEWER PLEASE CODE (9) FOR "DOES NOT APPLY") - Relations with other clergy and staff members in your church? (SAT_NC8)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	35	68.6
2) Somewhat satisfied	6	11.8
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	1	2
9) Does not apply	9	17.6
Missing	833
TOTAL	51	100.0

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179) At the present, what is your level of satisfaction with the following. Are you (1) very satisfied, (2) somewhat satisfied, (3) somewhat dissatisfied, or (4) very dissatisfied? (INTERVIEWER PLEASE CODE (9) FOR "DOES NOT APPLY") - Your salary and benefits? (SAT_NC9)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	8	16.3
2) Somewhat satisfied	8	16.3
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	7	14.3
9) Does not apply	26	53.1
Missing	833
TOTAL	49	100.0

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180) At the present, what is your level of satisfaction with the following. Are you (1) very satisfied, (2) somewhat satisfied, (3) somewhat dissatisfied, or (4) very dissatisfied? (INTERVIEWER PLEASE CODE (9) FOR "DOES NOT APPLY") - IF MARRIED Your family life? (SATFAM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	570	73.4
2) Somewhat satisfied	178	22.9
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	28	3.6
4) Very dissatisfied	1	.1
Missing	107
TOTAL	777	100.0

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181) Clergy face many problems today. Would you indicate how important the following problems are to you on a day-to-day basis? Is it (1) a great problem, (2) somewhat a problem, (3) very little problem, (4) no problem? - Lack of agreement over what the role of a pastor is. (PRB1)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great problem	50	6
2) Somewhat a problem	182	21.9
3) Very little problem	265	31.9
4) No problem	335	40.3
Missing	50
TOTAL	832	100.0

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182) Clergy face many problems today. Would you indicate how important the following problems are to you on a day-to-day basis? Is it (1) a great problem, (2) somewhat a problem, (3) very little problem, (4) no problem? - Difficulty of having a private life apart from my ministerial role. (PRB2)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great problem	66	7.9
2) Somewhat a problem	278	33.4
3) Very little problem	215	25.8
4) No problem	274	32.9
Missing	50
TOTAL	833	100.0

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183) Clergy face many problems today. Would you indicate how important the following problems are to you on a day-to-day basis? Is it (1) a great problem, (2) somewhat a problem, (3) very little problem, (4) no problem? - Finding time for recreation, relaxation, or personal reflection. (PRB3)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great problem	138	16.6
2) Somewhat a problem	355	42.7
3) Very little problem	155	18.6
4) No problem	184	22.1
Missing	51
TOTAL	832	100.0

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184) Clergy face many problems today. Would you indicate how important the following problems are to you on a day-to-day basis? Is it (1) a great problem, (2) somewhat a problem, (3) very little problem, (4) no problem? - Relationships with other clergy and staff members in the church. (PRB4)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great problem	3	.4
2) Somewhat a problem	70	8.5
3) Very little problem	240	29.1
4) No problem	513	62.1
Missing	57
TOTAL	826	100.0

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185) Clergy face many problems today. Would you indicate how important the following problems are to you on a day-to-day basis? Is it (1) a great problem, (2) somewhat a problem, (3) very little problem, (4) no problem? - Having people relate to me differently because I'm a pastor. (PRB5)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great problem	26	3.1
2) Somewhat a problem	234	28.1
3) Very little problem	286	34.4
4) No problem	286	34.4
Missing	50
TOTAL	832	100.0

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186) Clergy face many problems today. Would you indicate how important the following problems are to you on a day-to-day basis? Is it (1) a great problem, (2) somewhat a problem, (3) very little problem, (4) no problem? - Difficulty of reaching people with the Gospel today. (PRB6)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great problem	211	25.4
2) Somewhat a problem	441	53
3) Very little problem	95	11.4
4) No problem	85	10.2
Missing	50
TOTAL	832	100.0

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187) (Asked to Non-Christians) Clergy face many problems today. Would you indicate how important the following problems are to you on a day-to-day basis? Is it (1) a great problem, (2) somewhat a problem, (3) very little problem, (4) no problem? - Lack of agreement over clergy role. (PRBNC1)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great problem	0	0
2) Somewhat a problem	2	3.9
3) Very little problem	13	25.5
4) No problem	36	70.6
Missing	833
TOTAL	51	100.0

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188) (Asked to Non-Christians) Clergy face many problems today. Would you indicate how important the following problems are to you on a day-to-day basis? Is it (1) a great problem, (2) somewhat a problem, (3) very little problem, (4) no problem? - Having private life apart from clergy role. (PRBNC2)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great problem	9	18
2) Somewhat a problem	8	16
3) Very little problem	2	4
4) No problem	31	62
Missing	833
TOTAL	50	100.0

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189) (Asked to Non-Christians) Clergy face many problems today. Would you indicate how important the following problems are to you on a day-to-day basis? Is it (1) a great problem, (2) somewhat a problem, (3) very little problem, (4) no problem? - Time for recreation, relaxation, reflection. (PRBNC3)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great problem	8	16
2) Somewhat a problem	34	68
3) Very little problem	2	4
4) No problem	6	12
Missing	833
TOTAL	50	100.0

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190) (Asked to Non-Christians) Clergy face many problems today. Would you indicate how important the following problems are to you on a day-to-day basis? Is it (1) a great problem, (2) somewhat a problem, (3) very little problem, (4) no problem? - Relationships with other staff in congregation. (PRBNC4)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great problem	0	0
2) Somewhat a problem	1	2
3) Very little problem	11	22
4) No problem	38	76
Missing	833
TOTAL	50	100.0

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191) (Asked to Non-Christians) Clergy face many problems today. Would you indicate how important the following problems are to you on a day-to-day basis? Is it (1) a great problem, (2) somewhat a problem, (3) very little problem, (4) no problem? - People relating to me differently as pastor. (PRBNC5)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great problem	1	2
2) Somewhat a problem	2	3.9
3) Very little problem	6	11.8
4) No problem	42	82.4
Missing	833
TOTAL	51	100.0

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192) Looking back over the last five years, how often have you doubted that you are called by God to the ministry? (CALLDBT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	31	3.5
2) Fairly often	32	3.7
3) Once in awhile	273	31.2
4) Never	539	61.6
Missing	8
TOTAL	875	100.0

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193) In the past five years how often have you thought of leaving pastoral ministry in a congregation to enter another type of ministry position? (LVMN_OTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	19	2.2
2) Fairly often	55	6.2
3) Once in awhile	297	33.6
4) Never	512	58
TOTAL	883	100.0

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194) In the past five years how often have you thought of leaving pastoral ministry to enter a secular occupation? (LVMN_SEC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	19	2.2
2) Fairly often	22	2.5
3) Once in awhile	216	24.5
4) Never	625	70.9
Missing	1
TOTAL	882	100.0

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195) Thinking back over the past year, how often have people in your congregation made you feel loved and cared for? (CONGCARE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	581	65.8
2) Fairly often	212	24
3) Once in awhile	90	10.2
TOTAL	883	100.0

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196) During the past year, how often have the people in your congregation listened to you talk about your private problems and concerns? (PRIVPROB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	42	4.8
2) Fairly often	110	12.5
3) Once in awhile	471	53.5
4) Never	258	29.3
Missing	2
TOTAL	881	100.0

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197) During the past year, how often have the people in your congregation made too many demands on you? Would you say very often, fairly often, once in a while, or never? (CONGDMND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	65	7.4
2) Fairly often	118	13.4
3) Once in awhile	428	48.5
4) Never	271	30.7
Missing	1
TOTAL	882	100.0

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198) During the past year, how often have the people in your congregation been critical of you and the things you have done? Would you say very often, fairly often, once in a while, or never? (CRITCISM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	32	3.7
2) Fairly often	42	4.8
3) Once in awhile	573	65.4
4) Never	229	26.1
Missing	8
TOTAL	876	100.0

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199) Looking back over the past year, how often have you experienced stress as a result of dealing with congregation members who are critical of your work? (CRITSTRS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	69	7.8
2) Fairly often	76	8.6
3) Once in awhile	495	56.1
4) Never	243	27.5
TOTAL	883	100.0

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200) Over the past year how often have you felt lonely and isolated in your work? (ISOLATE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	53	6
2) Fairly often	99	11.2
3) Once in awhile	449	50.8
4) Never	283	32
TOTAL	884	100.0

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201) Over the past year how often have you experienced stress because of the challenges you face in this congregation? (CONGSTRS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	112	12.7
2) Fairly often	225	25.5
3) Once in awhile	427	48.4
4) Never	119	13.5
TOTAL	883	100.0

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202) (IF RESPONDENTS HAVE CHILDREN LIVING AT HOME, ASK QUESTION KIDTIME, OTHERWISE SKIP TO RESNTTIM.) Over the past year how often have you felt that your work in this congregation did not permit you to devote adequate time to your children? (KIDTIME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	40	10.2
2) Fairly often	71	18.1
3) Once in awhile	175	44.6
4) Never	106	27
Missing	491
TOTAL	392	100.0

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203) (IF RESPONDENTS ARE MARRIED, ASK QUESTIONS RESNTTIM AND RESNTFIN. OTHERWISE SKIP TO CHSORDN.) Over the past year how often has your spouse voiced resentment over the amount of time that your ministry takes up? (RESNTTIM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	21	2.8
2) Fairly often	72	9.7
3) Once in awhile	311	41.7
4) Never	342	45.8
Missing	138
TOTAL	746	100.0

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204) Over the past year how often has your spouse voiced resentment over the financial situation in which you find yourselves by being in pastoral ministry? (RESNTFIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	16	2.1
2) Fairly often	53	7.1
3) Once in awhile	196	26.2
4) Never	482	64.5
Missing	136
TOTAL	747	100.0

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205) I am now going to read a series of statements. Please (and I want you to) select the statement that seems most like your style and vision of pastoral leadership. Please choose one of the following two statements. (CHSORDN)

	TOTAL	%
1) In the last analysis, the ordained ministry is a calling to a particular state and quality of life that sets one apart from the laity.	319	38.9
2) Ordained ministers are no different from any Christians except that they have special training which equips them to lead the work of the church.	501	61.1
Missing	63
TOTAL	820	100.0

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206) Again, please choose one of the following two statements. (CHSPRGRM)

	TOTAL	%
1) When deciding on a new program or ministry, we discuss the theological rationale for what we are considering.	216	27
2) When deciding on a new program or ministry, we primarily take into consideration how well it meets the desires and needs of members or prosp membs.	584	73
Missing	84
TOTAL	800	100.0

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207) Please choose one of the following four statements. (CHSLDRST)

	TOTAL	%
1) I make most of the decisions; lay members generally follow my lead.	46	5.3
2) I try to inspire and encourage lay members to make decisions and take action, although I will take action alone if I believe that it is needed.	609	70.4
3) Lay leaders come up with most of the initiatives in the congregation, although I try to exert a strong influence on their decisions.	104	12
4) Lay leaders make most of the decisions about the congregation's directions and programs; my role is to empower them to implement their decisions.	106	12.3
Missing	18
TOTAL	865	100.0

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208) Please choose one of the following two statements. (CHSCHNGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) I enjoy keeping things stirred up and challenging my lay leaders with new ideas and programs.	245	28.5
2) I generally prefer to keep things functioning smoothly by introducing changes gradually.	615	71.5
Missing	23
TOTAL	860	100.0

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209) Please choose one of the following two statements. (CHSINVTE)

	TOTAL	%
1) It is essential in a rapidly changing world that congregational leaders should seek to be innovative in such things as worship and music styles.	492	60.6
2) In a rapidly changing world, it is essential that leaders keep their congregation focused on the inherited traditions and practices of the church.	320	39.4
Missing	70
TOTAL	812	100.0

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210) Please choose one of the following two statements: (CHSDIR)

	TOTAL	%
1) My lay leaders and I regularly take time to discuss and define future needs and directions of the congregation.	481	56.7
2) The time my lay leaders and I spend together is largely taken up with keeping things going, keeping the congregation functioning effectively.	368	43.3
Missing	34
TOTAL	849	100.0

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211) (Ask if ever married) In general, would you say that your family has been very positively affected by your ministry in this congregation, somewhat positively affected, somewhat negatively affected, or very negatively affected? (MINFAM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very positively	470	59.8
2) Somewhat positively	241	30.7
3) Somewhat negatively	60	7.6
4) Very negatively	15	1.9
Missing	97
TOTAL	786	100.0

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212) In your current planning, at what age do you anticipate retiring from active pastoral ministry? (RETIRAGE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	63.38	17.81

213) In general, would you say your health is, (HEALTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent	310	35.1
2) Very good	366	41.4
3) Good	170	19.3
4) Fair	31	3.5
5) Poor	6	.7
TOTAL	883	100.0

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214) What is your height in feet? (HGHT_FT)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	5.32	0.47

215) What is your height in inches? (HGHT_IN)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	5.90	3.98

216) What is your weight? (WEIGHT)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	195.45	39.70

217) During the past four weeks, how much of the time have you accomplished less than you would like with your work or other regular daily activities as a result of your physical health? (LESSPHYS)

	TOTAL	%
1) All of the time	4	.5
2) Most of the time	18	2
3) Some of the time	90	10.2
4) A little of the time	143	16.2
5) None of the time	628	71.1
TOTAL	883	100.0

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218) During the past four weeks, how much of the time have you been limited in the kind of work or other activities you could do been as a result of your physical health? (LIMTPHYS)

	TOTAL	%
1) All of the time	1	.1
2) Most of the time	12	1.4
3) Some of the time	50	5.7
4) A little of the time	106	12
5) None of the time	713	80.8
Missing	1
TOTAL	882	100.0

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219) During the past four weeks, how much of the time have you accomplished less than you would like as a result of any emotional problems (such as feeling depressed or anxious)? (LESSEMTN)

	TOTAL	%
2) Most of the time	5	.6
3) Some of the time	66	7.5
4) A little of the time	125	14.2
5) None of the time	686	77.8
TOTAL	882	100.0

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220) During the past four weeks, how much of the time have you done work or activities less carefully than usual accomplished less than you would like as a result of any emotional problems (such as feeling depressed or anxious)? (CAREEMTN)

	TOTAL	%
1) All of the time	2	.2
2) Most of the time	4	.5
3) Some of the time	46	5.2
4) A little of the time	130	14.7
5) None of the time	702	79.4
TOTAL	884	100.0

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221) The following questions are about how you feel and how things have been with you during the past four weeks. For each question, please give the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. How much of the time during the past four weeks have you felt calm and peaceful? (Response categories: Was it: (1) all of the time, (2) most of the time, (3) some of time, or (4) a little of the time, or (5) none of the time?) (FEELNG_1)

	TOTAL	%
1) All of the time	114	12.9
2) Most of the time	584	66.3
3) Some of the time	161	18.3
4) A little of the time	17	1.9
5) None of the time	5	.6
Missing	1
TOTAL	881	100.0

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222) The following questions are about how you feel and how things have been with you during the past four weeks. For each question, please give the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. How much of the time during the past four weeks did you have a lot of energy? (Response categories: Was it: (1) all of the time, (2) most of the time, (3) some of time, or (4) a little of the time, or (5) none of the time?) (FEELNG_2)

	TOTAL	%
1) All of the time	100	11.3
2) Most of the time	559	63.4
3) Some of the time	185	21
4) A little of the time	27	3.1
5) None of the time	11	1.2
TOTAL	882	100.0

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223) The following questions are about how you feel and how things have been with you during the past four weeks. For each question, please give the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. How much of the time during the past four weeks Have you felt downhearted and depressed? (Response categories: Was it: (1) all of the time, (2) most of the time, (3) some of time, or (4) a little of the time, or (5) none of the time?) (FEELNG_3)

	TOTAL	%
2) Most of the time	6	.7
3) Some of the time	84	9.5
4) A little of the time	333	37.8
5) None of the time	458	52
Missing	2
TOTAL	881	100.0

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224) The following questions are about how you feel and how things have been with you during the past four weeks. For each question, please give the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. How much of the time during the past four weeks did you feel worn out? (Response categories: Was it: (1) all of the time, (2) most of the time, (3) some of time, or (4) a little of the time, or (5) none of the time?) (FEELNG_4)

	TOTAL	%
1) All of the time	6	.7
2) Most of the time	42	4.8
3) Some of the time	339	38.3
4) A little of the time	323	36.5
5) None of the time	174	19.7
TOTAL	884	100.0

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225) The following questions are about how you feel and how things have been with you during the past four weeks. For each question, please give the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. How much of the time during the past four weeks have you been happy? (Response categories: Was it: (1) all of the time, (2) most of the time, (3) some of time, or (4) a little of the time, or (5) none of the time?) (FEELNG_5)

	TOTAL	%
1) All of the time	208	23.6
2) Most of the time	589	66.8
3) Some of the time	74	8.4
4) A little of the time	7	.8
5) None of the time	4	.5
Missing	1
TOTAL	882	100.0

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226) In what year were you born? (BRTHYR)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	1949.23	10.91

227) Born in the United States. (USBRTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	838	94.9
2) No	45	5.1
TOTAL	883	100.0

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228) (IF U.S. BORN in USBRTH) In what state were you born? (BRTHST)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	0

229) (IF FOREIGN COUNTRY IN USBRTH) In what foreign country were you born? (BRTHCNTY)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	0

230) Which of the following categories comes closest to the type of place you were living in when you were 16 years old? (PLCLV16)

	TOTAL	%
1) In open country or on a farm	241	27.3
2) In a small city of town (under 50,000)	270	30.6
3) In a medium-size city (50,000-250,000)	130	14.7
4) In a suburb near a large city	113	12.8
5) In a large city	129	14.6
TOTAL	883	100.0

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231) What kind of work did your father do while you were growing up? (PAOCC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Professional, technical. Please specify	253	28.8
2) Managers and Administrators, sales workers	154	17.5
3) Clerical and related workers	7	.8
4) Craftsman and related workers	104	11.8
5) Operatives, except transport	36	4.1
6) Transport, equipment operatives, laborers	101	11.5
7) Farmers, Farm laborers	165	18.8
8) Service Workers	32	3.6
9) Not in labor market	28	3.2
Missing	3
TOTAL	880	100.0

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232) Verbatim response if PAOCC=1 (PAOCC_OS)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	0

233) What kind of work did your mother do while you were growing up? (MAOCC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Professional, technical. Please specify	127	14.4
2) Managers and Administrators, sales workers	57	6.5
3) Clerical and related workers	61	6.9
4) Craftsman and related workers	6	.7
5) Operatives, except transport	5	.6
6) Transport, equipment operatives, laborers	12	1.4
7) Farmers, Farm laborers	9	1
8) Service Workers	88	10
9) Not in labor market	517	58.6
TOTAL	882	100.0

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234) Verbatim response if MAOCC=1 (MAOCC_OS)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	0

235) What is your current salary as a pastor prior to taxes, including fringe benefits & allowances but excluding housing, health insurance, and pensions? (RSALARY)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	25792.71	18719.13

236) Does your congregation furnish you with a parsonage/manse/rectory? (CONGHSNG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	348	39.4
2) No SKIP TO EDUCDEBT	535	60.6
TOTAL	883	100.0

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237) Does your congregation provide a housing allowance? (HSNGALL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	339	63.5
2) No	195	36.5
Missing	349
TOTAL	534	100.0

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238) How much is that allowance? (HSNGAMT)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	12792.14	10066.86

239) Month or year? [IS VALUE IN HSNGAMT PER MONTH OR YEAR?] (MON_YR2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Month	70	21
2) Year	263	79
Missing	550
TOTAL	333	100.0

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240) How much is the fair rental value of your parsonage/manse/rectory?$ (HSNGVAL)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	4444.14	17802.95

241) Month or year? [IS VALUE IN HSNGVAL PER MONTH OR YEAR?] (MON_YR3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Month	250	76
2) Year	79	24
Missing	555
TOTAL	329	100.0

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242) How much money do you have to set aside each month to repay in educational debts? (EDUCDEBT)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	47.88	160.28

243) Does your congregation contribute to a pension program for you? (PENSION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	526	59.8
2) No	354	40.2
Missing	2
TOTAL	880	100.0

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244) Do you receive health care benefits either from your congregation or your spouse's employer? (HLTHBNFT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	694	78.6
2) No	189	21.4
TOTAL	883	100.0

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245) What is the total amount of any income that your family receives from sources other than your income from the church, such as a spousal salary, a second job, investments, etc…? (FAMINC)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	24611.26	32275.97

246) Had worksheet (RWORKST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	254	28.8
2) No	629	71.2
TOTAL	883	100.0

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247) Age. (AGE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	51.77	10.91

248) Age Group. (AGEGPS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than 45	228	25.9
2) Age 45-50	179	20.3
3) Age 51-60	277	31.4
4) Age 61+	198	22.4
TOTAL	882	100.0

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249) Age at ordination. (AGEORD4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Age 25 and under	186	23.7
2) Age 26-30	235	29.9
3) Age 31-39	203	25.8
4) Age 40+	162	20.6
Missing	97
TOTAL	786	100.0

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250) Years in ministry. (YRSMIN4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than 10	193	24.6
2) 10-20 years	227	28.9
3) 21-30 years	206	26.2
4) 31+ years	160	20.4
Missing	97
TOTAL	786	100.0

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251) Sex. (GENDER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	784	88.8
2) Female	99	11.2
TOTAL	883	100.0

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252) Marital status. (MARRIED)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not married	138	15.6
1) Married	745	84.4
TOTAL	883	100.0

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253) Race. (RACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) White	715	81.1
2) African-American	130	14.7
3) Asian-American/Pacific Islander	12	1.4
4) American Indian or Alaskan Native	1	.1
5) Something else?	24	2.7
Missing	1
TOTAL	882	100.0

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254) Verbatime response if RACE=5 (RACE_OS)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	0

255) Would you categorize yourself as Hispanic/Latino? (HISPANIC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	23	2.6
2) No	860	97.4
TOTAL	883	100.0

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256) Education. (EDUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) High school diploma	79	9
2) Community college diploma	42	4.8
3) Bachelor's degree	168	19
4) Master's degree	434	49.2
5) Doctorate	95	10.8
6) Other	64	7.3
TOTAL	882	100.0

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257) Verbatim response if EDUC=6 (EDUC_OS)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	0

258) (Christian Clergy). What is the highest level of theological training you have obtained? (TRN)

	TOTAL	%
1) None	66	9.2
2) Certificate from training program	79	11
3) Bible college degree	23	3.2
4) Master of Divinity or Bachelor of Divinity	355	49.7
5) M.A., S.T.M., Th.M. or other Master's degree	58	8.1
6) Doctor of Ministry degree	51	7.1
7) Ph.D. or Th.D.	31	4.3
8) Something else	52	7.3
Missing	168
TOTAL	715	100.0

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259) Undergraduate major (UGMAJOR)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	0

260) Census Region (REGION4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Northeast	150	17
2) South	320	36.4
3) Midwest	265	30.1
4) West	145	16.5
Missing	2
TOTAL	880	100.0

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261) Census Division (REGION9)

	TOTAL	%
1) New England	51	5.8
2) Mid Atlantic	99	11.3
3) South Atlantic	135	15.3
4) East North Central	159	18.1
5) East South Central	98	11.1
6) West North Central	106	12
7) West South Central	87	9.9
8) Mountain	56	6.4
9) Pacific	89	10.1
Missing	2
TOTAL	880	100.0

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262) Years in ministry. (YRSMIN)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	19.97	12.11

263) Housing allowance or FMV. (HOUSING)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	9900.57	16098.30

264) Salary + housing. (TOTCOMP)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	35625.06	27945.04

265) Total family income. (TOTFAM)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	61890.89	42690.14

266) Has educational debt. (HAVEDEBT)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	741	83.9
1) Yes	142	16.1
TOTAL	883	100.0

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267) Occupation before becoming a minister. (OCCMN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Professional, technical; Please specify	291	46.7
2) Managers and Administrators, sales workers	158	25.4
3) Clerical and related workers	10	1.6
4) Craftsman and related workers	56	9
5) Operatives, except transport	21	3.4
6) Transport, equipment operatives, laborers	28	4.5
7) Farmers, Farm laborers	23	3.7
8) Service Workers	36	5.8
Missing	260
TOTAL	623	100.0

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268) Occupation before becoming a minister. (OCCMN1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Professional, technical; Please specify	291	33
2) Managers and Administrators, sales workers	158	17.9
3) Clerical and related workers	10	1.1
4) Craftsman and related workers	56	6.3
5) Operatives, except transport	21	2.4
6) Transport, equipment operatives, laborers	28	3.2
7) Farmers, Farm laborers	23	2.6
8) Service Workers	36	4.1
10) No previous occupation	260	29.4
TOTAL	883	100.0

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269) Height in inches. (HEIGHTIN)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	69.77	3.39

270) BMI fitness. (BMI)

	TOTAL	%
0) Underweight	7	.8
1) Normal	212	24.3
2) Overweight	401	46
3) Obese	252	28.9
Missing	12
TOTAL	872	100.0

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271) Body mass index. (BMIVAL)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	883	27.92	5.57

272) Age. (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-AGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than 35	54	6.1
2) 35-44	174	19.7
3) 45-54	304	34.4
4) 55-64	241	27.3
5) 65 and older	110	12.5
TOTAL	883	100.0

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273) Race. (for use with online analysis) (I-RACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) White	715	81.1
2) African-American	130	14.7
3) Asian-American/Pacific Islander	12	1.4
4) American Indian or Alaskan Native	1	.1
5) Something else?	24	2.7
Missing	1
TOTAL	882	100.0

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274) Denominational Traditions (constructed from DENOM1) (for use with online analysis) (I-RELIGION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Catholic	43	4.9
2) Mainline Protestant	301	34.1
3) Conservative Protestant	381	43.1
4) Historic Black	107	12.1
5) Other religions	51	5.8
TOTAL	883	100.0

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275) Average weekly attendance of congregation (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-ATTEND)

	TOTAL	%
1) 100 or less	515	58.3
2) 101-350	297	33.6
3) 351-1000	59	6.7
4) 1000+	12	1.4
TOTAL	883	100.0

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276) Education. (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-EDUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) High school diploma	79	9.7
2) Community college diploma	42	5.1
3) Bachelor's degree	168	20.5
4) Master's degree	434	53.1
5) Doctorate	95	11.6
Missing	64
TOTAL	818	100.0

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277) Sex. (for use with online analysis) (I-GENDER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	784	88.8
2) Female	99	11.2
TOTAL	883	100.0

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