Faith Communities Today Survey (Fact) 2000, Seventh-Day Adventist

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All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).

1) How well does each of the following statements describe your congregation? Our congregation feels like a [large], close-knit family (FAMILY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very Well	98	24.3
2) Quite Well	154	38.1
3) Somewhat Well	120	29.7
4) Slightly	24	5.9
5) Not at All	8	2.0
Missing	2
TOTAL	404	100.0

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2) How well does each of the following statements describe your congregation? Our congregation is spiritually vital and alive (VITAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very Well	46	11.4
2) Quite Well	159	39.4
3) Somewhat Well	152	37.6
4) Slightly	43	10.6
5) Not at All	4	1.0
Missing	2
TOTAL	404	100.0

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3) How well does each of the following statements describe your congregation? Our congregation is working for social justice (JUSTICE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very Well	19	4.8
2) Quite Well	56	14.0
3) Somewhat Well	113	28.3
4) Slightly	121	30.3
5) Not at All	90	22.6
Missing	7
TOTAL	399	100.0

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4) How well does each of the following statements describe your congregation? Our congregation helps members deepen their relationships with God (DEEPGOD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very Well	77	19.1
2) Quite Well	207	51.4
3) Somewhat Well	94	23.3
4) Slightly	22	5.5
5) Not at All	3	0.7
Missing	3
TOTAL	403	100.0

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5) How well does each of the following statements describe your congregation? Our congregation is trying to increase its racial/ethnic diversity (DIVERSE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very Well	73	19.1
2) Quite Well	106	27.7
3) Somewhat Well	84	21.9
4) Slightly	54	14.1
5) Not at All	66	17.2
Missing	23
TOTAL	383	100.0

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6) How well does each of the following statements describe your congregation? Our congregation clearly expresses its Adventist heritage (OKDENOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very Well	109	27.1
2) Quite Well	169	42.0
3) Somewhat Well	90	22.4
4) Slightly	29	7.2
5) Not at All	5	1.2
Missing	4
TOTAL	402	100.0

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7) How well does each of the following statements describe your congregation? Our congregation is a moral beacon in the community (BEACON)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very Well	55	13.7
2) Quite Well	158	39.4
3) Somewhat Well	120	29.9
4) Slightly	56	14.0
5) Not at All	12	3.0
Missing	5
TOTAL	401	100.0

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8) How well does each of the following statements describe your congregation? Our congregation welcomes innovation and change (CHANGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very Well	34	8.4
2) Quite Well	123	30.5
3) Somewhat Well	155	38.5
4) Slightly	73	18.1
5) Not at All	18	4.5
Missing	3
TOTAL	403	100.0

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9) How well does each of the following statements describe your congregation? Our congregation deals openly with disagreements and conflicts (OPENDEAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very Well	38	9.4
2) Quite Well	135	33.5
3) Somewhat Well	147	36.5
4) Slightly	63	15.6
5) Not at All	20	5.0
Missing	3
TOTAL	403	100.0

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10) How well does each of the following statements describe your congregation? Our congregation encourages the public expression of speaking in tongues (TONGUES)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very Well	2	0.5
2) Quite Well	7	1.7
3) Somewhat Well	5	1.2
4) Slightly	8	2.0
5) Not at All	382	94.6
Missing	2
TOTAL	404	100.0

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11) How well does each of the following statements describe your congregation? Our congregation has a strong racial/ethnic or national heritage that it is trying to preserve (PRESERVE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very Well	25	6.3
2) Quite Well	54	13.6
3) Somewhat Well	49	12.3
4) Slightly	68	17.1
5) Not at All	202	50.8
Missing	8
TOTAL	398	100.0

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12) How well does each of the following statements describe your congregation? Members are excited about the future of our congregation (FUTURE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very Well	93	23.3
2) Quite Well	140	35.1
3) Somewhat Well	115	28.8
4) Slightly	42	10.5
5) Not at All	9	2.3
Missing	7
TOTAL	399	100.0

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13) How well does each of the following statements describe your congregation? New people are easily assimilated/incorporated into the life of our congregation (ADDFOLKS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very Well	75	18.7
2) Quite Well	174	43.4
3) Somewhat Well	102	25.4
4) Slightly	41	10.2
5) Not at All	9	2.2
Missing	5
TOTAL	401	100.0

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14) How well does each of the following statements describe your congregation? Our congregation has a clear sense of mission and purpose (PURPOSE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very Well	72	17.8
2) Quite Well	148	36.6
3) Somewhat Well	133	32.9
4) Slightly	41	10.1
5) Not at All	10	2.5
Missing	2
TOTAL	404	100.0

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15) How well does each of the following statements describe your congregation? Our congregation's worship services are spiritually uplifting and inspirational (UPLIFT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very Well	114	28.3
2) Quite Well	206	51.1
3) Somewhat Well	71	17.6
4) Slightly	11	2.7
5) Not at All	1	0.2
Missing	3
TOTAL	403	100.0

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16) How well does each of the following statements describe your congregation? Our congregation's programs and activities are well-organized (WELLORG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very Well	55	13.6
2) Quite Well	188	46.5
3) Somewhat Well	132	32.7
4) Slightly	25	6.2
5) Not at All	4	1.0
Missing	2
TOTAL	404	100.0

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17) How well does each of the following statements describe your congregation? Our congregation's programs and activities strengthen personal relationships among our members (GOODBOND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very Well	67	16.6
2) Quite Well	197	48.9
3) Somewhat Well	114	28.3
4) Slightly	19	4.7
5) Not at All	6	1.5
Missing	3
TOTAL	403	100.0

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18) How well does each of the following statements describe your congregation? The community around our church is well-informed about the activities taking place in our congregation (COMMKNO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very Well	13	3.2
2) Quite Well	82	20.2
3) Somewhat Well	164	40.5
4) Slightly	111	27.4
5) Not at All	35	8.6
Missing	1
TOTAL	405	100.0

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19) How many worship services does your congregation hold on a typical Sabbath? (SATWORSH)

	TOTAL	%
0)	3	0.7
1)	336	83.0
2)	43	10.6
3)	17	4.2
4)	4	1.0
5)	1	0.2
8)	1	0.2
Missing	1
TOTAL	405	100.0

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20) What is the total attendance for all services held on a typical Sabbath? (SATATTEN)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	400	128.081	180

21) If you typically hold more than one worship service on the Sabbath are these services: (SIMSTYLE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very similar in style (other than language used)	34	36.6
2) One or more is somewhat different in style from the rest	30	32.3
3) One or more is very different in style from the rest	29	31.2
Missing	313
TOTAL	93	100.0

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22) In what languages does your congregation conduct worship services on a typical Sabbath? First Language Marked: (LANG1)

	TOTAL	%
1) English	373	99.7
2) Spanish	1	0.3
Missing	32
TOTAL	374	100.0

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23) In what languages does your congregation conduct worship services on a typical Sabbath? Second Language Marked: (LANG2)

	TOTAL	%
1) English	2	5.9
2) Spanish	32	94.1
Missing	372
TOTAL	34	100.0

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24) In what languages does your congregation conduct worship services on a typical Sabbath? Third Language Marked: (LANG3)

	TOTAL	%
10)	1	33.3
12) French	2	66.7
Missing	403
TOTAL	3	100.0

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25) In what languages does your congregation conduct worship services on a typical Sabbath? Fourth Language Marked: (LANG4)

	TOTAL	%
5) Korean	5	100.0
Missing	401
TOTAL	5	100.0

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26) In what languages does your congregation conduct worship services on a typical Sabbath? Fifth Language Marked: (LANG5)

	TOTAL	%
15) Other	11	91.7
50)	1	8.3
Missing	394
TOTAL	12	100.0

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27) How often does the sermon in your worship focus on: God's love and care (GODLOVE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	203	50.2
2) Often	181	44.8
3) Sometimes	20	5.0
Missing	2
TOTAL	404	100.0

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28) How often does the sermon in your worship focus on: Practical advice for daily living (ADVICE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	76	18.8
2) Often	215	53.2
3) Sometimes	98	24.3
4) Seldom	13	3.2
5) Never	2	0.5
Missing	2
TOTAL	404	100.0

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29) How often does the sermon in your worship focus on: Personal spiritual growth (SPIRGROW)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	147	36.3
2) Often	212	52.3
3) Sometimes	44	10.9
4) Seldom	2	0.5
Missing	1
TOTAL	405	100.0

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30) How often does the sermon in your worship focus on: Social justice or social action (SOCJUST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	13	3.2
2) Often	44	11.0
3) Sometimes	148	36.9
4) Seldom	149	37.2
5) Never	47	11.7
Missing	5
TOTAL	401	100.0

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31) How often does the sermon in your worship focus on: Personal salvation (SALVAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	195	48.0
2) Often	172	42.4
3) Sometimes	35	8.6
4) Seldom	4	1.0
TOTAL	406	100.0

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32) How often does the sermon include a lot of: Personal stories or first-hand experiences (STORIES)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	37	9.1
2) Often	247	61.0
3) Sometimes	105	25.9
4) Seldom	16	4.0
Missing	1
TOTAL	405	100.0

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33) How often does the sermon include a lot of: Literary or scholarly references (LITREFER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	17	4.2
2) Often	109	27.2
3) Sometimes	190	47.4
4) Seldom	81	20.2
5) Never	4	1.0
Missing	5
TOTAL	401	100.0

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34) How often does the sermon include a lot of: Illustrations from contemporary media (e.g., magazines, newspapers, television, movies, etc) (NEWSREF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	12	3.0
2) Often	144	35.6
3) Sometimes	157	38.8
4) Seldom	87	21.5
5) Never	5	1.2
Missing	1
TOTAL	405	100.0

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35) How often does the sermon include a lot of: Detailed explanations of scripture or doctrine (EXPOSIT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	111	27.4
2) Often	211	52.1
3) Sometimes	72	17.8
4) Seldom	10	2.5
5) Never	1	0.2
Missing	1
TOTAL	405	100.0

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36) How often are the following included as part of your congregation's regular Sabbath worship service(s)? Reading/recitation of creeds or statements of faith (CREEDS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	34	8.4
2) Often	44	10.9
3) Sometimes	77	19.1
4) Seldom	131	32.4
5) Never	118	29.2
Missing	2
TOTAL	404	100.0

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37) How often are the following included as part of your congregation's regular Sabbath worship service(s)? A time for lay members to testify about their faith (TESTIFY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	78	19.2
2) Often	109	26.8
3) Sometimes	154	37.9
4) Seldom	55	13.5
5) Never	10	2.5
TOTAL	406	100.0

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38) How often are the following included as part of your congregation's regular Sabbath worship service(s)? A time during worship for people to greet each other (PASSPEAC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	117	28.9
2) Often	97	24.0
3) Sometimes	80	19.8
4) Seldom	60	14.8
5) Never	51	12.6
Missing	1
TOTAL	405	100.0

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39) How often are the following included as part of your congregation's regular Sabbath worship service(s)? The use of visual projection equipment (SLIDES)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	48	11.9
2) Often	103	25.6
3) Sometimes	129	32.0
4) Seldom	95	23.6
5) Never	28	6.9
Missing	3
TOTAL	403	100.0

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40) How often are the following included as part of your congregation's regular Sabbath worship service(s)? Incense or candles (CANDLES)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	2	0.5
2) Often	5	1.2
3) Sometimes	27	6.7
4) Seldom	111	27.5
5) Never	259	64.1
Missing	2
TOTAL	404	100.0

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41) How often are the following included as part of your congregation's regular Sabbath worship service(s)? Drama or acted parables (DRAMA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	3	0.7
2) Often	15	3.7
3) Sometimes	76	18.9
4) Seldom	170	42.3
5) Never	138	34.3
Missing	4
TOTAL	402	100.0

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42) How often are the following included as part of your congregation's regular Sabbath worship service(s)? Kneeling by the congregation (KNEEL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	317	78.1
2) Often	68	16.7
3) Sometimes	14	3.4
4) Seldom	3	0.7
5) Never	4	1.0
TOTAL	406	100.0

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43) How often are the following included as part of your congregation's regular Sabbath worship service(s)? Children's sermon, youth choir, etc. (CHILDSER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	144	35.8
2) Often	79	19.7
3) Sometimes	82	20.4
4) Seldom	59	14.7
5) Never	38	9.5
Missing	4
TOTAL	402	100.0

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44) How often are the following included as part of your congregation's regular Sabbath worship service(s)? Member participation in leading worship (MEMPART)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	173	42.9
2) Often	150	37.2
3) Sometimes	52	12.9
4) Seldom	24	6.0
5) Never	4	1.0
Missing	3
TOTAL	403	100.0

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45) How often are the following included as part of your congregation's regular Sabbath worship service(s)? Organ and/or piano (PIANO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	333	82.4
2) Often	40	9.9
3) Sometimes	16	4.0
4) Seldom	13	3.2
5) Never	2	0.5
Missing	2
TOTAL	404	100.0

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46) How often are the following included as part of your congregation's regular Sabbath worship service(s)? Electronic keyboard or synthesizer (KEYBOARD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	31	7.7
2) Often	36	9.0
3) Sometimes	55	13.7
4) Seldom	102	25.4
5) Never	177	44.1
Missing	5
TOTAL	401	100.0

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47) How often are the following included as part of your congregation's regular Sabbath worship service(s)? Electric guitar/bass (ELECTRIC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	16	4.0
2) Often	20	5.0
3) Sometimes	50	12.4
4) Seldom	100	24.9
5) Never	216	53.7
Missing	4
TOTAL	402	100.0

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48) How often are the following included as part of your congregation's regular Sabbath worship service(s)? Non-electric string or wind instruments (e.g., harp, violin, guitar, flute, brass, etc.) (VIOLINS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	13	3.2
2) Often	67	16.7
3) Sometimes	161	40.0
4) Seldom	99	24.6
5) Never	62	15.4
Missing	4
TOTAL	402	100.0

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49) How often are the following included as part of your congregation's regular Sabbath worship service(s)? Drums or other percussion instruments (DRUMS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	6	1.5
2) Often	10	2.5
3) Sometimes	13	3.2
4) Seldom	62	15.5
5) Never	310	77.3
Missing	5
TOTAL	401	100.0

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50) How often are the following included as part of your congregation's regular Sabbath worship service(s)? Recorded music (tapes, cd's, etc) (CDMUSIC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	28	6.9
2) Often	146	36.0
3) Sometimes	142	35.0
4) Seldom	62	15.3
5) Never	28	6.9
TOTAL	406	100.0

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51) In comparison to the style of your congregation's primary worship service 5 years ago, would you say the style of your current primary worship service: (STYLEDIF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Is basically the same	128	31.9
2) Changed a little	128	31.9
3) Changed somewhat	94	23.4
4) Changed a great deal	45	11.2
5) Our congregation did not exist in 1995	6	1.5
Missing	5
TOTAL	401	100.0

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52) How important are the following sources of authority in the worship and teaching of your congregation? Sacred Scripture/the Bible (AUTHSCRP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely Foundational	385	94.8
2) Very Important	18	4.4
3) Somewhat Important	1	0.2
4) Little or No Important	2	0.5
TOTAL	406	100.0

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53) How important are the following sources of authority in the worship and teaching of your congregation? Adventist heritage (AUTHDOCT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely Foundational	88	21.8
2) Very Important	221	54.8
3) Somewhat Important	82	20.3
4) Little or No Important	12	3.0
Missing	3
TOTAL	403	100.0

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54) How important are the following sources of authority in the worship and teaching of your congregation? The Holy Spirit (AUTHSPIR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely Foundational	315	77.8
2) Very Important	78	19.3
3) Somewhat Important	12	3.0
Missing	1
TOTAL	405	100.0

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55) How important are the following sources of authority in the worship and teaching of your congregation? Human reason and understanding (AUTHREAS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely Foundational	24	5.9
2) Very Important	141	34.9
3) Somewhat Important	183	45.3
4) Little or No Important	56	13.9
Missing	2
TOTAL	404	100.0

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56) How important are the following sources of authority in the worship and teaching of your congregation? Personal experience and common sense (AUTHEXPE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely Foundational	29	7.2
2) Very Important	215	53.5
3) Somewhat Important	149	37.1
4) Little or No Important	9	2.2
Missing	4
TOTAL	402	100.0

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57) How important are the following sources of authority in the worship and teaching of your congregation? Ellen G. White's writings (EGWHITE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely Foundational	125	30.8
2) Very Important	219	53.9
3) Somewhat Important	58	14.3
4) Little or No Important	4	1.0
TOTAL	406	100.0

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58) Now please write the letter of the one source of authority that is most important in your congregation's worship and teaching, as difficult a choice as this may be, in this box (AUTHIMP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Sacred Scripture/the Bible	355	91.7
2) Adventist heritage	14	3.6
3) The Holy Spirit	14	3.6
4) Human reason and understanding	1	0.3
5) Personal experience and common sense	2	0.5
6) Ellen G. White's writings	1	0.3
Missing	19
TOTAL	387	100.0

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59) When visitors attend worship services at your church, about how many members usually welcome them? (WELCOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) More than five	237	58.7
2) Three to five	135	33.4
3) One or two	32	7.9
Missing	2
TOTAL	404	100.0

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60) Congregations might be focused more on winning individual converts and preparing people for heaven or more on working to serve people in need and making their communities better places to live. Would you say that your congregation is: (WRLDVIEW)

	TOTAL	%
1) More other-world focused	70	17.5
2) More this-world focused	39	9.8
3) A balanced focused between other-world and this world	291	72.8
Missing	6
TOTAL	400	100.0

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61) In approximately what year was this congregation officially founded? (YEARORG)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	369	1948.222	34

62) In approximately what year did this congregation begin worshiping at its current location? (YEARSITE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	380	1961.505	142

63) How would you describe the place where your congregation's primary worship building is located? (SIZPLACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Rural or open country	51	12.6
2) Town or village of less than 10,000	87	21.5
3) In or around a city of 10,000 to 49,999	117	29.0
4) In or around a city of 50,000 to 249,999	89	22.0
5) In or around a city of 250,000+	60	14.9
Missing	2
TOTAL	404	100.0

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64) If in or around a city, is your building located: (CITYLOC)

	TOTAL	%
1) In the central or downtown area of the city	57	18.0
2) In another area of the city	114	36.1
3) In an older suburb around the city	90	28.5
4) In a newer suburb around the city	55	17.4
Missing	90
TOTAL	316	100.0

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65) If in or around a city, is your building located in a: (AREATYPE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Residential area	158	50.5
2) Mixed residential and commercial area	150	47.9
3) Commercial or industrial area	5	1.6
Missing	93
TOTAL	313	100.0

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66) How would you describe the size of the following relative to the current needs of your congregation?: Your Worship space (WORSHSIZ)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much more than we need	59	14.6
2) Slightly more than we need	108	26.7
3) Just about right	144	35.6
4) Slightly less than we need	60	14.9
5) Much less than we need	33	8.2
Missing	2
TOTAL	404	100.0

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67) How would you describe the size of the following relative to the current needs of your congregation?: Educational space (EDUCSIZ)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much more than we need	33	8.4
2) Slightly more than we need	35	9.0
3) Just about right	119	30.4
4) Slightly less than we need	118	30.2
5) Much less than we need	86	22.0
Missing	15
TOTAL	391	100.0

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68) How would you describe the size of the following relative to the current needs of your congregation?: Fellowship space (FELLOSIZ)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much more than we need	20	5.0
2) Slightly more than we need	30	7.6
3) Just about right	157	39.5
4) Slightly less than we need	100	25.2
5) Much less than we need	90	22.7
Missing	9
TOTAL	397	100.0

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69) How would you describe the size of the following relative to the current needs of your congregation?: Space for parking (PARKSIZ)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much more than we need	30	7.5
2) Slightly more than we need	53	13.3
3) Just about right	158	39.6
4) Slightly less than we need	82	20.6
5) Much less than we need	76	19.0
Missing	7
TOTAL	399	100.0

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70) How would you describe the overall physical condition of your congregation's building(s)? (NEEDFIX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent	97	24.4
2) Good	180	45.2
3) Needs improvement	102	25.6
4) In serious need of improvements and repairs	19	4.8
Missing	8
TOTAL	398	100.0

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71) Do any other congregations use your building space for worship? (SHAREBLD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	116	29.0
2) No	284	71.0
Missing	6
TOTAL	400	100.0

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72) Does your congregation have a Sabbath school that meets regularly? (HAVESS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	399	98.5
2) No	6	1.5
Missing	1
TOTAL	405	100.0

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73) [If "Yes" to HAVESS] What is the typical, total, weekly attendance of adults (18 and over) (SSADATT)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	389	68.147	139

74) [If "Yes" to HAVESS] What is the typical, total, weekly attendance of children and teens (17 and under) (SSKIDATT)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	384	85.089	597

75) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Bible/Scripture study (other than Sunday School); No (SCRIP_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	54	13.5
2) Not circled	347	86.5
Missing	5
TOTAL	401	100.0

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76) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Bible/Scripture study (other than Sunday School); Yes, a one-time, short-term, occasional event (SCRIP_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	67	16.5
2) Not circled	339	83.5
TOTAL	406	100.0

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77) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Bible/Scripture study (other than Sunday school); Yes, on-going during a particular season (SCRIP_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	74	18.2
2) Not circled	332	81.8
TOTAL	406	100.0

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78) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Bible/Scripture (other than Sunday school); Yes, on-going throughout the year (SCRIP_Y3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	204	50.2
2) Not circled	202	49.8
TOTAL	406	100.0

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79) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Theological or doctrinal groups; No (THEOL_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	109	26.8
2) Not circled	297	73.2
TOTAL	406	100.0

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80) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Theological or doctrinal groups; Yes, a one-time, short-term or occasional event (THEOL_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	98	24.1
2) Not circled	308	75.9
TOTAL	406	100.0

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81) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Theological or doctrinal groups; Yes, on-going during a particular season (THEOL_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	94	23.2
2) Not circled	312	76.8
TOTAL	406	100.0

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82) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Theological or doctrinal groups; Yes, on-going throughout the year (THEOL_Y3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	101	24.9
2) Not circled	305	75.1
TOTAL	406	100.0

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83) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Prayer or meditation groups; No (PRAYG_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	37	9.1
2) Not circled	369	90.9
TOTAL	406	100.0

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84) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Prayer or meditation groups; Yes, a one-time, short-term or occasional event (PRAYG_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	69	17.0
2) Not circled	337	83.0
TOTAL	406	100.0

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85) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Prayer or mediation groups; Yes, on-going during a particular season (PRAYG_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	52	12.8
2) Not circled	354	87.2
TOTAL	406	100.0

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86) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Prayer or mediation groups; Yes, on-going throughout the year (PRAYG_Y3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	243	59.9
2) Not circled	163	40.1
TOTAL	406	100.0

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87) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Spiritual retreats; No (WOODS_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	207	51.0
2) Not circled	199	49.0
TOTAL	406	100.0

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88) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Spiritual retreats; Yes, a one-time, short-term or occasional event (WOODS_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	126	31.0
2) Not circled	280	69.0
TOTAL	406	100.0

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89) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Spiritual retreats; Yes, on-going during a particular season (WOODS_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	28	6.9
2) Not circled	378	93.1
TOTAL	406	100.0

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90) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Spiritual retreats; Yes, on-going throughout the year (WOODS_Y3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	7	1.7
2) Not circled	399	98.3
TOTAL	406	100.0

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91) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Community service; No (HELP_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	67	16.5
2) Not circled	339	83.5
TOTAL	406	100.0

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92) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Community service; Yes, a one-time, short-term or occasional event (HELP_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	99	24.4
2) Not circled	307	75.6
TOTAL	406	100.0

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93) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Community service; Yes, on-going during a particular season (HELP_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	41	10.1
2) Not circled	365	89.9
TOTAL	406	100.0

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94) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Community service; Yes, on-going throughout the year (HELP_Y3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	166	40.9
2) Not circled	240	59.1
TOTAL	406	100.0

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95) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Parenting or marriage enrichment; No (FAMLY_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	229	56.4
2) Not circled	177	43.6
TOTAL	406	100.0

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96) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Parenting or marriage enrichment; Yes, a one-time, short-term or occasional event (FAMLY_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	110	27.1
2) Not circled	296	72.9
TOTAL	406	100.0

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97) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Parenting or marriage enrichment; Yes, on-going during a particular season (FAMLY_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	31	7.6
2) Not circled	375	92.4
TOTAL	406	100.0

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98) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Parenting or marriage enrichment; Yes, on-going throughout the year (FAMLY_Y3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	18	4.4
2) Not circled	388	95.6
TOTAL	406	100.0

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99) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Choir(s); No (CHOIR_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	196	48.3
2) Not circled	210	51.7
TOTAL	406	100.0

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100) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Choir(s); Yes, a one-time, short term or occasional event (CHOIR_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	76	18.7
2) Not circled	330	81.3
TOTAL	406	100.0

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101) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Choir(s); Yes, on-going during a particular season (CHOIR_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	46	11.3
2) Not circled	360	88.7
TOTAL	406	100.0

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102) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Choir(s); Yes, on-going throughout the year (CHOIR_Y3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	74	18.2
2) Not circled	332	81.8
TOTAL	406	100.0

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103) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Other performing arts (e.g. music, art, drama); No (ARTS_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	173	42.6
2) Not circled	233	57.4
TOTAL	406	100.0

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104) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Other performing arts (e.g. music, art, drama); Yes, a one-time, short-term or occasional event (ARTS_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	130	32.0
2) Not circled	276	68.0
TOTAL	406	100.0

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105) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Other performing arts (e.g. music, art, drama); Yes, on-going during a particular season? (ARTS_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	48	11.8
2) Not circled	358	88.2
TOTAL	406	100.0

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106) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Other performing arts (e.g. music, art, drama); Yes, on-going throughout the year (ARTS_Y3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	39	9.6
2) Not circled	367	90.4
TOTAL	406	100.0

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107) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Groups that discuss books or contemporary issues; No (BOOKG_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	294	72.4
2) Not circled	112	27.6
TOTAL	406	100.0

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108) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Groups that discuss books or contemporary issues; Yes, a one-time, short-term or occasional event (BOOKG_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	42	10.3
2) Not circled	364	89.7
TOTAL	406	100.0

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109) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Groups that discuss books or contemporary issues; Yes, on-going during a particular season (BOOKG_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	23	5.7
2) Not circled	383	94.3
TOTAL	406	100.0

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110) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Groups that discuss books or contemporary issues; Yes, on-going throughout the year (BOOKG_Y3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	24	5.9
2) Not circled	382	94.1
TOTAL	406	100.0

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111) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Self-help or personal growth groups; No (SELFH_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	229	56.4
2) Not circled	177	43.6
TOTAL	406	100.0

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112) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Self-help or personal growth groups; Yes, a one-time, short-term or occasional event (SELFH_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	88	21.7
2) Not circled	318	78.3
TOTAL	406	100.0

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113) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Self-help or personal growth groups; Yes, on-going during a particular season (SELFH_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	38	9.4
2) Not circled	368	90.6
TOTAL	406	100.0

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114) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Self-help or personal growth groups; Yes, on-going throughout the year (SELFH_Y3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	30	7.4
2) Not circled	376	92.6
TOTAL	406	100.0

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115) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Exercise, fitness or weight loss groups or classes; No (FIT_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	281	69.2
2) Not circled	125	30.8
TOTAL	406	100.0

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116) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Exercise, fitness or weight loss groups or classes; Yes, a one-time, short-term or occasional event (FIT_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	68	16.7
2) Not circled	338	83.3
TOTAL	406	100.0

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117) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Exercise, fitness or weight loss groups or classes; Yes, on-going during a particular season (FIT_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	24	5.9
2) Not circled	382	94.1
TOTAL	406	100.0

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118) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Exercise, fitness or weight loss groups or classes; Yes, on-going throughout the year (FIT_Y3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	12	3.0
2) Not circled	394	97.0
TOTAL	406	100.0

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119) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Sports teams; No (SPORT_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	292	71.9
2) Not circled	114	28.1
TOTAL	406	100.0

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120) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Sports teams; Yes, a one-time, short-term or occasional event (SPORT_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	37	9.1
2) Not circled	369	90.9
TOTAL	406	100.0

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121) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Sports teams; Yes, on-going during a particular season (SPORT_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	40	9.9
2) Not circled	366	90.1
TOTAL	406	100.0

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122) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Sports teams; Yes, on-going throughout the year (SPORT_Y3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	16	3.9
2) Not circled	390	96.1
TOTAL	406	100.0

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123) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Pathfinder Club or other youth groups; No (YOUTH_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	134	33.0
2) Not circled	272	67.0
TOTAL	406	100.0

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124) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Pathfinder Club or other youth groups; Yes, a one-time, short-term or occasional event (YOUTH_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	38	9.4
2) Not circled	368	90.6
TOTAL	406	100.0

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125) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Pathfinder Club or other youth groups; Yes, on-going during a particular season (YOUTH_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	40	9.9
2) Not circled	366	90.1
TOTAL	406	100.0

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126) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Pathfinder Club or other youth groups; Yes, on-going throughout the year (YOUTH_Y3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	184	45.3
2) Not circled	222	54.7
TOTAL	406	100.0

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127) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Young adult/singles activities and programs; No (YMCA_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	176	43.3
2) Not circled	230	56.7
TOTAL	406	100.0

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128) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Young adult/singles activities and programs; Yes, a one-time, short-term or occasional event (YMCA_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	88	21.7
2) Not circled	318	78.3
TOTAL	406	100.0

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129) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Young adult/singles activities and programs; Yes, on-going during a particular season (YMCA_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	44	10.8
2) Not circled	362	89.2
TOTAL	406	100.0

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130) During the last 12 months, did your congregation have any of the following programs or activities in addition to your regular Sabbath school? Young adult/singles activities and programs; Yes, on-going throughout the year (YMCA_Y3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	84	20.7
2) Not circled	322	79.3
TOTAL	406	100.0

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131) How much does your congregation, in its worship and education, emphasize the following home and personal practices? Personal prayer, scripture study, devotions and other spiritual practices (GOODPRAY)

	TOTAL	%
1) A Great Deal	243	60.0
2) Quite a Bit	124	30.6
3) Some	30	7.4
4) A Little	6	1.5
5) Not at All	2	0.5
Missing	1
TOTAL	405	100.0

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132) How much does your congregation, in its worship and education, emphasize the following home and personal practices? Family devotions (DEVOTION)

	TOTAL	%
1) A Great Deal	131	32.3
2) Quite a Bit	135	33.3
3) Some	107	26.4
4) A Little	26	6.4
5) Not at All	7	1.7
TOTAL	406	100.0

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133) How much does your congregation, in its worship and education, emphasize the following home and personal practices? Fasting (GOODFAST)

	TOTAL	%
1) A Great Deal	13	3.3
2) Quite a Bit	31	7.8
3) Some	96	24.0
4) A Little	153	38.3
5) Not at All	107	26.8
Missing	6
TOTAL	400	100.0

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134) How much does your congregation, in its worship and education, emphasize the following home and personal practices? Observing dietary practices (GOODVEG)

	TOTAL	%
1) A Great Deal	37	9.1
2) Quite a Bit	104	25.7
3) Some	149	36.8
4) A Little	90	22.2
5) Not at All	25	6.2
Missing	1
TOTAL	405	100.0

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135) How much does your congregation, in its worship and education, emphasize the following home and personal practices? Abstinence from alcohol (NODRINK)

	TOTAL	%
1) A Great Deal	153	38.2
2) Quite a Bit	66	16.5
3) Some	88	21.9
4) A Little	52	13.0
5) Not at All	42	10.5
Missing	5
TOTAL	401	100.0

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136) How much does your congregation, in its worship and education, emphasize the following home and personal practices? Keeping the Sabbath holy (GOODHOLY)

	TOTAL	%
1) A Great Deal	195	48.3
2) Quite a Bit	113	28.0
3) Some	73	18.1
4) A Little	18	4.5
5) Not at All	5	1.2
Missing	2
TOTAL	404	100.0

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137) How much does your congregation, in its worship and education, emphasize the following home and personal practices? Displaying religious objects, symbols, statuary, icons or pictures in the home (GOODICON)

	TOTAL	%
1) A Great Deal	12	3.0
2) Quite a Bit	18	4.5
3) Some	26	6.5
4) A Little	31	7.8
5) Not at All	311	78.1
Missing	8
TOTAL	398	100.0

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138) How much does your congregation, in its worship and education, emphasize the following home and personal practices? Abstaining from premarital sex (NOSHACK)

	TOTAL	%
1) A Great Deal	100	24.8
2) Quite a Bit	100	24.8
3) Some	86	21.3
4) A Little	71	17.6
5) Not at All	46	11.4
Missing	3
TOTAL	403	100.0

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139) If someone visited your church and indicated that he/she was a visitor by signing the guest book or visitor's card, how long would it take on average until he/she received a visit or phone call from the church? (CALLSOON)

	TOTAL	%
1) We have no guest book or visitor's card	25	6.2
2) Within a few days	112	27.8
3) Within a week or two	122	30.3
4) Within a month or two	20	5.0
5) We don't follow up with visits or phone calls	124	30.8
Missing	3
TOTAL	403	100.0

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140) In addition to the outreach activities of your denomination, did your congregation do any of the following during the past 12 months to reach out to new or inactive participants or to make your congregation better known in your community? If no, is the item: A) Something that probably would be supported by most members if you tried it; or B) Something that probably would be not supported by most members. Newspaper advertisements and stories (NEWSADS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, done in last 12 months	235	58.3
2) No, but members would support this activity	145	36.0
3) No, but members would not support this activity	23	5.7
Missing	3
TOTAL	403	100.0

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141) In addition to the outreach activities of your denomination, did your congregation do any of the following during the past 12 months to reach out to new or inactive participants or to make your congregation better known in your community? If no, is the item: A) Something that probably would be supported by most members if you tried it; or B) Something that probably would be not supported by most members. Radio or television advertisements and stories (RADIOADS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, done in last 12 months	122	30.8
2) No, but members would support this activity	230	58.1
3) No, but members would not support this activity	44	11.1
Missing	10
TOTAL	396	100.0

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142) In addition to the outreach activities of your denomination, did your congregation do any of the following during the past 12 months to reach out to new or inactive participants or to make your congregation better known in your community? If no, is the item: A) Something that probably would be supported by most members if you tried it; or B) Something that probably would be not supported by most members. Direct mail promotions to area residents (MAILADS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, done in last 12 months	208	52.7
2) No, but members would support this activity	172	43.5
3) No, but members would not support this activity	15	3.8
Missing	11
TOTAL	395	100.0

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143) In addition to the outreach activities of your denomination, did your congregation do any of the following during the past 12 months to reach out to new or inactive participants or to make your congregation better known in your community? If no, is the item: A) Something that probably would be supported by most members if you tried it; or B) Something that probably would be not supported by most members. An evangelistic campaign or Revelation Seminar (EVANCAMP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, done in last 12 months	287	71.8
2) No, but members would support this activity	101	25.3
3) No, but members would not support this activity	12	3.0
Missing	6
TOTAL	400	100.0

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144) In addition to the outreach activities of your denomination, did your congregation do any of the following during the past 12 months to reach out to new or inactive participants or to make your congregation better known in your community? If no, is the item: A) Something that probably would be supported by most members if you tried it; or B) Something that probably would be not supported by most members. Focused efforts to identify and contact people who have recently moved into your congregation's area (NEWCOMER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, done in last 12 months	67	16.9
2) No, but members would support this activity	302	76.3
3) No, but members would not support this activity	27	6.8
Missing	10
TOTAL	396	100.0

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145) In addition to the outreach activities of your denomination, did your congregation do any of the following during the past 12 months to reach out to new or inactive participants or to make your congregation better known in your community? If no, is the item: A) Something that probably would be supported by most members if you tried it; or B) Something that probably would be not supported by most members. Stressing in your congregation's preaching and teaching the importance of witnessing to others about one's faith (WITNESS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, done in last 12 months	342	84.9
2) No, but members would support this activity	54	13.4
3) No, but members would not support this activity	7	1.7
Missing	3
TOTAL	403	100.0

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146) In addition to the outreach activities of your denomination, did your congregation do any of the following during the past 12 months to reach out to new or inactive participants or to make your congregation better known in your community? If no, is the item: A) Something that probably would be supported by most members if you tried it; or B) Something that probably would be not supported by most members. Special worship services intended to attract the unchurched/non-Adventists, e.g., "Bring a friend" services, seeker services, revivals, etc. (REVIVALS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, done in last 12 months	176	43.9
2) No, but members would support this activity	207	51.6
3) No, but members would not support this activity	18	4.5
Missing	5
TOTAL	401	100.0

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147) In addition to the outreach activities of your denomination, did your congregation do any of the following during the past 12 months to reach out to new or inactive participants or to make your congregation better known in your community? If no, is the item: A) Something that probably would be supported by most members if you tried it; or B) Something that probably would be not supported by most members. Special programs (e.g., parenting classes, young singles nights, music festivals, street ministries) especially intended to attract unchurched persons/non-Adventists in your community. (BIGEVENT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, done in last 12 months	144	36.2
2) No, but members would support this activity	229	57.5
3) No, but members would not support this activity	25	6.3
Missing	8
TOTAL	398	100.0

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148) In addition to the outreach activities of your denomination, did your congregation do any of the following during the past 12 months to reach out to new or inactive participants or to make your congregation better known in your community? If no, is the item: A) Something that probably would be supported by most members if you tried it; or B) Something that probably would be not supported by most members. Phone calls or personal visits by your pastors. (MINCALLS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, done in last 12 months	349	87.0
2) No, but members would support this activity	47	11.7
3) No, but members would not support this activity	5	1.2
Missing	5
TOTAL	401	100.0

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149) In addition to the outreach activities of your denomination, did your congregation do any of the following during the past 12 months to reach out to new or inactive participants or to make your congregation better known in your community? If no, is the item: A) Something that probably would be supported by most members if you tried it; or B) Something that probably would be not supported by most members. Phone calls or personal visits by lay members. (LAYCALLS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, done in last 12 months	334	83.5
2) No, but members would support this activity	61	15.3
3) No, but members would not support this activity	5	1.3
Missing	6
TOTAL	400	100.0

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150) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Food pantry or soup kitchen; No (SOUP_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	103	25.4
2) Not Circled	303	74.6
TOTAL	406	100.0

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151) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Food pantry or soup kitchen; Yes, provided directly by your congregation (SOUP_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	210	51.7
2) Not Circled	196	48.3
TOTAL	406	100.0

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152) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Food pantry or soup kitchen; Yes, cooperated with another congregation, agency, or organization (SOUP_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	115	28.3
2) Not Circled	291	71.7
TOTAL	406	100.0

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153) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Cash assistance to families or indivdiuals; No (CASH_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	26	6.4
2) Not Circled	380	93.6
TOTAL	406	100.0

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154) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Cash assistance to families or individuals; Yes, provided directly by your congregation (CASH_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	352	86.7
2) Not Circled	54	13.3
TOTAL	406	100.0

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155) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Cash assistance to families or individuals; Yes, cooperated with another congregation, agency, or organization (CASH_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	46	11.3
2) Not Circled	360	88.7
TOTAL	406	100.0

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156) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Community Services Cetner (Dorcas); No (THRFT_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	123	30.3
2) Not Circled	283	69.7
TOTAL	406	100.0

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157) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Community Services Center (Dorcas); Yes, provided directly by your congregation (THRFT_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	226	55.7
2) Not Circled	180	44.3
TOTAL	406	100.0

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158) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Community Services Center (Dorcas); Yes, cooperated with another congregation, agency, or organization (THRFT_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	58	14.3
2) Not Circled	348	85.7
TOTAL	406	100.0

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159) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Elderly, emergency or affordable housing; No (SHELT_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	316	77.8
2) Not Circled	90	22.2
TOTAL	406	100.0

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160) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Elderly, emergency or affordable housing; Yes, provided directly by your congregation (SHELT_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	47	11.6
2) Not Circled	359	88.4
TOTAL	406	100.0

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161) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Elderly, emergency or affordable housing; Yes, cooperated with another congregation, agency, or organization (SHELT_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	37	9.1
2) Not Circled	369	90.9
TOTAL	406	100.0

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162) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Counseling services or "hot line"; No (HOT_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	309	76.1
2) Not Circled	97	23.9
TOTAL	406	100.0

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163) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Counseling services or "hot line"; Yes, provided directly by your congregation (HOT_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	61	15.0
2) Not Circled	345	85.0
TOTAL	406	100.0

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164) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Counseling services or "hot line"; Yes, cooperated with another congregation, agency, or organization (HOT_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	25	6.2
2) Not Circled	381	93.8
TOTAL	406	100.0

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165) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Substance abuse programs; No (ABUSE_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	329	81.0
2) Not Circled	77	19.0
TOTAL	406	100.0

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166) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Substance abuse programs; Yes, provided directly by your congregation (ABUSE_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	39	9.6
2) Not Circled	367	90.4
TOTAL	406	100.0

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167) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Substance abuse programs; Yes, cooperated with another congregation, agency, or organization (ABUSE_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	27	6.7
2) Not Circled	379	93.3
TOTAL	406	100.0

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168) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Day care, pre-school, before/after-school programs; No (DAYC_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	332	81.8
2) Not Circled	74	18.2
TOTAL	406	100.0

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169) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Day care, pre-school, before/after-school programs; Yes, provided directly by your congregation (DAYC_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	50	12.3
2) Not Circled	356	87.7
TOTAL	406	100.0

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170) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Day care, pre-school, before/after-school programs; Yes, cooperated with another congregation, agency, or organization (DAYC_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	13	3.2
2) Not Circled	393	96.8
TOTAL	406	100.0

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171) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Tutoring or literacy programs for children and teens; No (TUTOR_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	355	87.4
2) Not Circled	51	12.6
TOTAL	406	100.0

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172) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Tutoring or literacy programs for children and teens; Yes, provided directly by your congregation (TUTOR_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	30	7.4
2) Not Circled	376	92.6
TOTAL	406	100.0

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173) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Tutoring or literacy programs for children and teens; Yes, cooperated with another congregation, agency, or organization (TUTOR_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	11	2.7
2) Not Circled	395	97.3
TOTAL	406	100.0

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174) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Voter registration of voter education; No (VOTE_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	357	87.9
2) Not Circled	49	12.1
TOTAL	406	100.0

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175) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Voter registration or voter education; Yes, provided directly by your congregation (VOTE_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	27	6.7
2) Not Circled	379	93.3
TOTAL	406	100.0

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176) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Voter registration or voter education; Yes, cooperated with another congregation, agency, or organization (VOTE_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	11	2.7
2) Not Circled	395	97.3
TOTAL	406	100.0

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177) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Organized social issue advocacy or community organizing; No (ADVOC_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	365	89.9
2) Not Circled	41	10.1
TOTAL	406	100.0

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178) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Organized social issue advocacy or community organizing; Yes, provided directly by your congregation (ADVOC_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	17	4.2
2) Not Circled	389	95.8
TOTAL	406	100.0

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179) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Organized social issue advocacy or community organizing; Yes, cooperated with another congregation, agency, or organization (ADVOC_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	12	3.0
2) Not Circled	394	97.0
TOTAL	406	100.0

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180) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Employment counseling, placement or training; No (WORK_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	362	89.2
2) Not Circled	44	10.8
TOTAL	406	100.0

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181) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Employment counseling, placement or training; Yes, provided directly by your congregation (WORK_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	27	6.7
2) Not Circled	379	93.3
TOTAL	406	100.0

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182) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Employment counseling, placement or training; Yes, cooperated with another congregation, agency, or organization (WORK_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	8	2.0
2) Not Circled	398	98.0
TOTAL	406	100.0

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183) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Health programs/clinics/health education; No (HEAL_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	187	46.1
2) Not Circled	219	53.9
TOTAL	406	100.0

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184) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Health programs/clinics/health education; Yes, provided directly by your congregation (HEAL_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	191	47.0
2) Not Circled	215	53.0
TOTAL	406	100.0

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185) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Health programs/clinics/health education; Yes, cooperated with another congregation, agency, or organization (HEAL_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	23	5.7
2) Not Circled	383	94.3
TOTAL	406	100.0

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186) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Hospital or nursing home facilities; No (HOSP_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	297	73.2
2) Not Circled	109	26.8
TOTAL	406	100.0

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187) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Hospital or nursing home facilities; Yes, provided directly by your congregation (HOSP_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	69	17.0
2) Not Circled	337	83.0
TOTAL	406	100.0

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188) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Hospital or nursing home facilities; Yes, cooperated with another congregation, agency, or organization (HOSP_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	30	7.4
2) Not Circled	376	92.6
TOTAL	406	100.0

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189) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Senior citizen programs (other than housing); No (ELDER_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	312	76.8
2) Not Circled	94	23.2
TOTAL	406	100.0

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190) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Senior citizen programs (other than housing); Yes, provided directly by your congregation (ELDER_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	67	16.5
2) Not Circled	339	83.5
TOTAL	406	100.0

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191) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Senior citizen programs (other than housing); Yes, cooperated with another congregation, agency, or organization (ELDER_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	18	4.4
2) Not Circled	388	95.6
TOTAL	406	100.0

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192) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Program for migrants or immigrants; No (IMMIG_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	359	88.4
2) Not Circled	47	11.6
TOTAL	406	100.0

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193) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Program for migrants or immigrants; Yes, provided directly by your congregation (IMMIG_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	23	5.7
2) Not Circled	383	94.3
TOTAL	406	100.0

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194) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Program for migrants or immigrants; Yes, cooperated with another congregation, agency, or organization (IMMIG_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	13	3.2
2) Not Circled	393	96.8
TOTAL	406	100.0

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195) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Prison or jail ministry; No (JAIL_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	245	60.3
2) Not Circled	161	39.7
TOTAL	406	100.0

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196) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Prison or jail ministry; Yes, provided directly by your congregation (JAIL_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	140	34.5
2) Not Circled	266	65.5
TOTAL	406	100.0

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197) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Prison or jail ministry; Yes, cooperated with another congregation, agency, or organization (JAIL_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	17	4.2
2) Not Circled	389	95.8
TOTAL	406	100.0

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198) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Homeless shelter; No (HOMELES0)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	332	81.8
2) Not Circled	74	18.2
TOTAL	406	100.0

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199) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Homeless shelter; Yes, provided directly by your congregation (HOMELES1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	23	5.7
2) Not Circled	383	94.3
TOTAL	406	100.0

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200) In the past 12 months, did your congregation directly provide, or cooperate in providing, any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community. "Cooperation" includes financial contributions, volunteer time by congregational members, space in your building, material donations, etc. Homeless shelter; Yes, cooperated with another congregation, agency, or organization (HOMELES2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	42	10.3
2) Not Circled	364	89.7
TOTAL	406	100.0

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201) In a typical month, about how many people do you estimate are served through the services your congregation directly provides? Estimated number of people served: (NOSERVED)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	349	70.84	152

202) Does your congregation sponsor, either by itself or as part of a constituency of churches: An Adventist elementary school (SDAELE)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	166	41.1
2) Yes	238	58.9
Missing	2
TOTAL	404	100.0

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203) Does your congregation sponsor, either by itself or as part of a constituency of churches: An Adventist secondary school (SDASEC)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	227	59.6
2) Yes	154	40.4
Missing	25
TOTAL	381	100.0

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204) To what extent is every phase of your congregational activity focused on church growth? 1=each phase independent; 5=every phase focused on church growth (CHGROW)

	TOTAL	%
1) Each phase independent	40	10.1
2)	61	15.4
3)	159	40.3
4)	74	18.7
5) Every phase focused on church growth	61	15.4
Missing	11
TOTAL	395	100.0

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205) What do you see is the potential of your congregation for real growth? 1=no potential; 5=unlimited potential (POTENTL)

	TOTAL	%
1)	7	1.8
2)	39	9.8
3)	125	31.3
4)	107	26.8
5)	122	30.5
Missing	6
TOTAL	400	100.0

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206) What percentage of your membership is the growth goal of your congregation this year? (GROWGOAL)

	TOTAL	%
0)	89	22.0
1)	5	1.2
2)	10	2.5
3)	9	2.2
4)	3	0.7
5)	50	12.3
6)	4	1.0
7)	6	1.5
8)	5	1.2
9)	1	0.2
10)	108	26.7
11)	1	0.2
12)	1	0.2
15)	24	5.9
20)	27	6.7
25)	13	3.2
30)	11	2.7
33)	1	0.2
35)	2	0.5
40)	2	0.5
50)	12	3.0
51)	1	0.2
53)	1	0.2
60)	1	0.2
65)	1	0.2
75)	6	1.5
98)	1	0.2
99)	10	2.5
Missing	1
TOTAL	405	100.0

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207) Which of the following best describes the situation in your congregation? 1) We do not have any problem getting people to accept volunteer leadership roles. 2) Recruiting volunteer leaders is a continual challenge, but we eventually find enough willing people 3) We cannot find enough people who are willing to serve (LAYVOLS)

	TOTAL	%
1) We do not have any problem getting people to accept volunteer leadership roles.	121	30.1
2) Recruiting volunteer leaders is a continual challenge, but we eventually find enough willing people	227	56.5
3) We cannot find enough people who are willing to serve	54	13.4
Missing	4
TOTAL	402	100.0

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208) Please describe your current senior/sole pastor by checking all of the boxes that apply or filling in the requested information. If you have more than one pastor, please check here. If you do not currently have a pastor, please check here. (COPAST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Multiple positions	21	100.0
Missing	385
TOTAL	21	100.0

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209) Please describe your current senior/sole pastor by checking all of the boxes that apply or filling in the requested information. Age? (AGECLERG)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	379	47.496	13

210) Please describe your current senior/sole pastor by checking all of the boxes that apply or filling in the requested information. Paid or Volunteer? (CLERGVOL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Paid	370	98.4
2) Volunteer	6	1.6
Missing	30
TOTAL	376	100.0

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211) Please describe your current senior/sole pastor by checking all of the boxes that apply or filling in the requested information. Full time or part time? (FULLTIME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Full time	194	53.3
2) Full time, supplemented by outside employment	5	1.4
3) Part time	165	45.3
Missing	42
TOTAL	364	100.0

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212) Please describe your current senior/sole pastor by checking all of the boxes that apply or filling in the requested information. If part time, how many churches does he/she serve? (SERVETWO)

	TOTAL	%
0)	2	0.5
1)	172	42.4
2)	150	36.9
3)	66	16.3
4)	13	3.2
5)	2	0.5
7)	1	0.2
TOTAL	406	100.0

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213) Please describe your current senior/sole pastor by checking all of the boxes that apply or filling in the requested information. If part time, does he/she work at a secular job? (BIVOCAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	7	2.7
2) No	248	97.3
Missing	151
TOTAL	255	100.0

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214) Please describe your current senior/sole pastor by checking all of the boxes that apply or filling in the requested information. Gender? (GENDER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	375	98.7
2) Female	5	1.3
Missing	26
TOTAL	380	100.0

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215) Please describe your current senior/sole pastor by checking all of the boxes that apply or filling in the requested information. Type of call? (TYPECALL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Regular call	365	97.3
2) Temporary/interim	10	2.7
Missing	31
TOTAL	375	100.0

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216) Please describe your current senior/sole pastor by checking all of the boxes that apply or filling in the requested information. Highest level of education? (EDUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) High school diploma or less	9	2.4
2) Some college or technical	24	6.4
3) College bachelors degree	149	39.8
4) Masters degree	160	42.8
5) Doctoral degree	32	8.6
Missing	32
TOTAL	374	100.0

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217) Please describe your current senior/sole pastor by checking all of the boxes that apply or filling in the requested information. Highest level of ministerial eduation? (SEMINARY)

	TOTAL	%
1) None	16	4.4
2) Certificate or correspondence program	10	2.7
3) Bible college or some seminary	146	39.8
4) Seminary Masters degree (e.g., M.Div)	160	43.6
5) Post-Masters, Seminary degree (e.g., D.Min	35	9.5
Missing	39
TOTAL	367	100.0

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218) Please describe your current senior/sole pastor by checking all of the boxes that apply or filling in the requested information. Race/ethnicity? (RACEMIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) American Indian/Alaska Native	3	0.8
2) Asian	9	2.4
3) Black or African American	37	9.7
4) Hispanic or Latino	33	8.6
5) Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander	1	0.3
6) White	283	74.1
7) Other	16	4.2
Missing	24
TOTAL	382	100.0

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219) Please describe your current senior/sole pastor by checking all of the boxes that apply or filling in the requested information. This person became your senior/sole pastor in what year? (YRCALLED)

	TOTAL	%
0)	19	5.0
6)	1	0.3
69)	3	0.8
75)	1	0.3
78)	1	0.3
79)	1	0.3
83)	1	0.3
84)	3	0.8
85)	2	0.5
86)	2	0.5
87)	2	0.5
88)	2	0.5
90)	1	0.3
91)	8	2.1
92)	13	3.4
93)	13	3.4
94)	14	3.7
95)	22	5.8
96)	37	9.8
97)	56	14.8
98)	86	22.7
99)	91	24.0
Missing	27
TOTAL	379	100.0

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220) How would you rate the skill of your pastor in gaining decisions for membership? 1=Low; 5=High (SKILLDEC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Low	6	1.7
2)	39	10.8
3)	130	36.0
4)	115	31.9
5) High	71	19.7
Missing	45
TOTAL	361	100.0

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221) How many senior/sole pastors, including the current one, have served your congregation during the past 10 years? (PASTPAST)

	TOTAL	%
0)	3	0.8
1)	27	6.8
2)	106	26.6
3)	141	35.4
4)	89	22.4
5)	21	5.3
6)	7	1.8
7)	2	0.5
8)	2	0.5
Missing	8
TOTAL	398	100.0

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222) How long did the previous senior/sole pastor serve your congregation? Years (TENURE)

	TOTAL	%
0)	12	3.1
1)	43	11.0
2)	64	16.3
3)	77	19.6
4)	50	12.8
5)	45	11.5
6)	23	5.9
7)	31	7.9
8)	20	5.1
9)	9	2.3
10)	7	1.8
11)	2	0.5
12)	1	0.3
13)	1	0.3
15)	2	0.5
16)	1	0.3
20)	1	0.3
30)	1	0.3
50)	1	0.3
71)	1	0.3
Missing	14
TOTAL	392	100.0

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223) How many paid ministerial and program staff does your congregation have? Number full time, paid (TOTFULL)

	TOTAL	%
0)	95	26.8
1)	206	58.2
2)	36	10.2
3)	9	2.5
4)	5	1.4
5)	1	0.3
6)	2	0.6
Missing	52
TOTAL	354	100.0

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224) How many paid ministerial and program staff does your congregation have? Number part time, paid (TOTPART)

	TOTAL	%
0)	156	67.5
1)	60	26.0
2)	13	5.6
3)	1	0.4
4)	1	0.4
Missing	175
TOTAL	231	100.0

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225) How many other paid staff members (secretarial, maintenance, etc.)? Full time (SUPFULL)

	TOTAL	%
0)	207	85.9
1)	19	7.9
2)	12	5.0
3)	2	0.8
4)	1	0.4
Missing	165
TOTAL	241	100.0

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226) How many other paid staff members (secretarial, maintenance, etc.)? Part time (SUPPART)

	TOTAL	%
0)	182	58.0
1)	78	24.8
2)	32	10.2
3)	17	5.4
4)	1	0.3
5)	4	1.3
Missing	92
TOTAL	314	100.0

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227) During the last 12 months, has your congregation been involved in any of the following types of inter-congregational, ecumenical, or interfaith activities? Joint worship services; No (JOINT_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	250	61.7
2) Not Circled	155	38.3
Missing	1
TOTAL	405	100.0

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228) During the last 12 months, has your congregation been involved in any of the following types of inter-congregational, ecumenical, or interfaith activities? Joint worship services; Yes, with other congregations or persons from our denomination (JOINT_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	117	28.8
2) Not Circled	289	71.2
TOTAL	406	100.0

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229) During the last 12 months, has your congregation been involved in any of the following types of inter-congregational, ecumenical, or interfaith activities? Joint worship services; Yes, with other congregations or persons from other Christian denominations (JOINT_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	39	9.6
2) Not Circled	367	90.4
TOTAL	406	100.0

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230) During the last 12 months, has your congregation been involved in any of the following types of inter-congregational, ecumenical, or interfaith activities? Joint worship services; Yes, with other congregations or persons from other faith traditions (JOINT_Y3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	6	1.5
2) Not Circled	400	98.5
TOTAL	406	100.0

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231) During the last 12 months, has your congregation been involved in any of the following types of inter-congregational, ecumenical, or interfaith activities? Joint celebrations or programs other than worship; No (CELEB_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	210	51.7
2) Not Circled	196	48.3
TOTAL	406	100.0

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232) During the last 12 months, has your congregation been involved in any of the following types of inter-congregational, ecumenical, or interfaith activities? Joint celebrations or programs other than worship; Yes, with other congregations or persons from our denomination (CELEB_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	119	29.3
2) Not Circled	287	70.7
TOTAL	406	100.0

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233) During the last 12 months, has your congregation been involved in any of the following types of inter-congregational, ecumenical, or interfaith activities? Joint celebrations or programs other than worship; Yes, with other congregations or persons from other Christian denominations (CELEB_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	74	18.2
2) Not Circled	332	81.8
TOTAL	406	100.0

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234) During the last 12 months, has your congregation been involved in any of the following types of inter-congregational, ecumenical, or interfaith activities? Joint celebrations or programs other than worship; Yes, with other congregations or persons from other faith traditions (CELEB_Y3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	7	1.7
2) Not Circled	399	98.3
TOTAL	406	100.0

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235) During the last 12 months, has your congregation been involved in any of the following types of inter-congregational, ecumenical, or interfaith activities? Joint social outreach or service projects; No (DGOOD_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	248	61.1
2) Not Circled	158	38.9
TOTAL	406	100.0

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236) During the last 12 months, has your congregation been involved in any of the following types of inter-congregational, ecumenical, or interfaith activities? Joint social outreach or service projects; Yes, with other congregations or persons from our denomination (DGOOD_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	86	21.2
2) Not Circled	320	78.8
TOTAL	406	100.0

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237) During the last 12 months, has your congregation been involved in any of the following types of inter-congregational, ecumenical, or interfaith activities? Joint social outreach or service projects; Yes, with other congregations or persons from other Christian denominations (DGOOD_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	66	16.3
2) Not Circled	340	83.7
TOTAL	406	100.0

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238) During the last 12 months, has your congregation been involved in any of the following types of inter-congregational, ecumenical, or interfaith activities? Joint social outreach or service projects; Yes, with other congregations or persons from other faith traditions (DGOOD_Y3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	8	2.0
2) Not Circled	398	98.0
TOTAL	406	100.0

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239) During the last 12 months, has your congregation been involved in any of the following types of inter-congregational, ecumenical, or interfaith activities? Councils of churches or ministerial associations; No (COUNC_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	237	58.4
2) Not Circled	169	41.6
TOTAL	406	100.0

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240) During the last 12 months, has your congregation been involved in any of the following types of inter-congregational, ecumenical, or interfaith activities? Councils of churches or ministerial associations; Yes, with other congregations or persons from our denomination (COUNC_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	74	18.2
2) Not Circled	332	81.8
TOTAL	406	100.0

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241) During the last 12 months, has your congregation been involved in any of the following types of inter-congregational, ecumenical, or interfaith activities? Councils of churches or ministerial associations; Yes, with other congregations or persons from other Christian denominations (COUNC_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	101	24.9
2) Not Circled	305	75.1
TOTAL	406	100.0

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242) During the last 12 months, has your congregation been involved in any of the following types of inter-congregational, ecumenical, or interfaith activities? Councils of churches or ministerial associations; Yes, with other congregations or persons from other faith traditions (COUNC_Y3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	17	4.2
2) Not Circled	389	95.8
TOTAL	406	100.0

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243) During the last five years has your congregation experienced any disagreements or conflicts in the following areas? Theology (THEOPROB)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	261	65.3
2) Yes, and it was very serious	23	5.8
3) Yes, and it was moderately serious	52	13.0
4) Yes, and it was not very serious	64	16.0
Missing	6
TOTAL	400	100.0

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244) During the last five years has your congregation experienced any disagreements or conflicts in the following areas? Money/finances/budget (CASHPROB)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	231	58.0
2) Yes, and it was very serious	16	4.0
3) Yes, and it was moderately serious	59	14.8
4) Yes, and it was not very serious	92	23.1
Missing	8
TOTAL	398	100.0

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245) During the last five years has your congregation experienced any disagreements or conflicts in the following areas? How worship is conducted (WORSPROB)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	208	52.5
2) Yes, and it was very serious	27	6.8
3) Yes, and it was moderately serious	65	16.4
4) Yes, and it was not very serious	96	24.2
Missing	10
TOTAL	396	100.0

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246) During the last five years has your congregation experienced any disagreements or conflicts in the following areas? Program/mission priorities or emphases (PROGPROB)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	276	69.3
2) Yes, and it was very serious	20	5.0
3) Yes, and it was moderately serious	33	8.3
4) Yes, and it was not very serious	69	17.3
Missing	8
TOTAL	398	100.0

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247) During the last five years has your congregation experienced any disagreements or conflicts in the following areas? Who should make a decision (AUTHPROB)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	219	55.6
2) Yes, and it was very serious	31	7.9
3) Yes, and it was moderately serious	58	14.7
4) Yes, and it was not very serious	86	21.8
Missing	12
TOTAL	394	100.0

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248) During the last five years has your congregation experienced any disagreements or conflicts in the following areas? Pastor's leadership style (LEADPROB)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	196	49.0
2) Yes, and it was very serious	42	10.5
3) Yes, and it was moderately serious	81	20.3
4) Yes, and it was not very serious	81	20.3
Missing	6
TOTAL	400	100.0

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249) During the last five years has your congregation experienced any disagreements or conflicts in the following areas? Pastor's personal behavior (ACTPROB)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	266	67.7
2) Yes, and it was very serious	29	7.4
3) Yes, and it was moderately serious	32	8.1
4) Yes, and it was not very serious	66	16.8
Missing	13
TOTAL	393	100.0

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250) During the last five years has your congregation experienced any disagreements or conflicts in the following areas? Personal behavior of a member or visitor (LAYPROB)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	154	39.7
2) Yes, and it was very serious	61	15.7
3) Yes, and it was moderately serious	83	21.4
4) Yes, and it was not very serious	90	23.2
Missing	18
TOTAL	388	100.0

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251) During the last five years has your congregation experienced any disagreements or conflicts in the following areas? Other (OTHPROB)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	68	66.7
2) Yes, and it was very serious	17	16.7
3) Yes, and it was moderately serious	6	5.9
4) Yes, and it was not very serious	11	10.8
Missing	304
TOTAL	102	100.0

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252) When your congregation purchases worship, educational, stewardship, evangelism, etc. materials or supplies does it purchase them: (BUYDENOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Exclusively from denominational suppliers	115	28.5
2) Primarily from denominational suppliers	238	59.1
3) Primarily from outside the denomination	10	2.5
4) Exclusively from outside the denomination	1	0.2
5) From a pretty even balance between denominational and non-denominational sources	39	9.7
Missing	3
TOTAL	403	100.0

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253) Which one of the following three statements best describes your congregation? 1) Our congregation has explicit expectations for members that are strictly enforced. 2) Our congregation has fairly clear expectations for members, but the enforcement of these expectations is not very strict. 3) Our congregation has only implicit expectations for members that are seldom, if ever, enforced. (STRICT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Our congregation has explicit expectations for members that are strictly enforced	39	9.8
2) Our congregation has fairly clear expectations for members, but the enforcement of these expectations is not very strict	294	74.1
3) Our congregation has only implicit expectations for members that are seldom, if ever, enforced	64	16.1
Missing	9
TOTAL	397	100.0

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254) Which of the following does your congregation regularly use to communicate with members/participants? Verbal announcements during worship. (COMUN1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, checked	383	99.7
2) No, not checked	1	0.3
Missing	22
TOTAL	384	100.0

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255) Which of the following does your congregation regularly use to communicate with members/participants? Printed bulletin distributed during worship. (COMUN2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, checked	367	100.0
Missing	39
TOTAL	367	100.0

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256) Which of the following does your congregation regularly use to communicate with members/participants? A newsletter produced by your congregation. (COMUN3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, checked	160	100.0
Missing	246
TOTAL	160	100.0

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257) Which of the following does your congregation regularly use to communicate with members/participants? A magazine from your conference or union. (COMUN4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, checked	242	100.0
Missing	164
TOTAL	242	100.0

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258) Which of the following does your congregation regularly use to communicate with members/participants? A quarterly or more frequent letter from the pastor. (COMUN5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, checked	87	100.0
Missing	319
TOTAL	87	100.0

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259) Does your congregation own, rent, or have regular access to a computer? (COMPUTER)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	39	9.7
2) Yes-own or lease	168	41.8
3) Yes-access is through our pastor or other member(s) of the congregation who use their personal computers for congregational business	195	48.5
Missing	4
TOTAL	402	100.0

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260) IF YES to COMPUTER: What does your congregation use a computer for? Check all that apply: Word processing-e.g., letters, reports, bulletins, sermons (WORDPROC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, checked	343	100.0
Missing	63
TOTAL	343	100.0

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261) IF YES to COMPUTER: What does your congregation use a computer for? Check all that apply: List and file management-e.g., membership data bank and address lists (DATABASE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, checked	246	100.0
Missing	160
TOTAL	246	100.0

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262) IF YES to COMPUTER: What does your congregation use a computer for? Check all that apply: Financial bookkeeping (BOOKKEEP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, checked	275	100.0
Missing	131
TOTAL	275	100.0

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263) IF YES to COMPUTER: What does your congregation use a computer for? Check all that apply: Education (EDUCATE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, checked	106	100.0
Missing	300
TOTAL	106	100.0

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264) IF YES to COMPUTER: What does your congregation use a computer for? Check all that apply: E-mail communication (EMAIL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, checked	236	100.0
Missing	170
TOTAL	236	100.0

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265) IF YES to COMPUTER: What does your congregation use a computer for? Check all that apply: Congregational web site (WEBSITE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, checked	121	100.0
Missing	285
TOTAL	121	100.0

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266) IF YES to COMPUTER: What does your congregation use a computer for? Check all that apply: Other (OTHERCOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, checked	25	100.0
Missing	381
TOTAL	25	100.0

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267) Approximately how many persons would you say are associated in any way with the religious life of your congregation, counting both adults and children, counting both anyone (member or not) who attends and members who do not attend? (EVERYONE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	392	196.202	308

268) Approximately how many persons, both adults and children, would you say regularly participate in the religious life of your congregation, whether or not they are officially members of your congregation? Number of regularly participating adults (18 and over) (REGADULT)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	397	108.728	195

269) Approximately how many persons, both adults and children, would you say regularly participate in the religious life of your congregation, whether or not they are officially members of your congregation? Number of regularly participating children and teens (17 and under) (REGKIDS)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	387	43.819	94

270) Since 1995, has the above number of regularly participating adults: (GROWPLAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Increased 10% or more	106	26.6
2) Increased 5% to 9%	86	21.6
3) Stayed about the same (+/-4%)	141	35.4
4) Decreased 5% to 9%	23	5.8
5) Decreased 10% or more	38	9.5
6) Our congregation did not exist in 1995	4	1.0
Missing	8
TOTAL	398	100.0

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271) Of your total number of regularly participating adults, what percent would you estimate are: American Indian/Alaska Native (AMINDIAN)

	TOTAL	%
0)	354	87.2
1)	25	6.2
2)	14	3.4
3)	1	0.2
4)	1	0.2
6)	1	0.2
8)	1	0.2
10)	2	0.5
15)	1	0.2
20)	1	0.2
40)	1	0.2
70)	1	0.2
75)	1	0.2
80)	1	0.2
99)	1	0.2
TOTAL	406	100.0

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272) Of your total number of regularly participating adults, what percent would you estimate are: Asian (ASIAN)

	TOTAL	%
0)	277	68.2
1)	29	7.1
2)	28	6.9
3)	4	1.0
4)	7	1.7
5)	19	4.7
6)	1	0.2
7)	1	0.2
8)	2	0.5
9)	1	0.2
10)	17	4.2
12)	1	0.2
15)	1	0.2
20)	2	0.5
25)	3	0.7
30)	1	0.2
45)	2	0.5
64)	1	0.2
71)	1	0.2
90)	1	0.2
94)	1	0.2
97)	1	0.2
99)	1	0.2
100)	4	1.0
TOTAL	406	100.0

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273) Of your total number of regularly participating adults, what percent would you estimate are: Black or African American (BLACK)

	TOTAL	%
0)	180	44.3
1)	31	7.6
2)	23	5.7
3)	20	4.9
4)	7	1.7
5)	30	7.4
6)	4	1.0
7)	2	0.5
8)	2	0.5
9)	2	0.5
10)	22	5.4
12)	3	0.7
14)	2	0.5
15)	6	1.5
17)	1	0.2
20)	16	3.9
25)	1	0.2
28)	1	0.2
29)	1	0.2
30)	7	1.7
35)	1	0.2
40)	2	0.5
45)	1	0.2
50)	2	0.5
60)	1	0.2
80)	3	0.7
88)	1	0.2
89)	1	0.2
90)	6	1.5
94)	1	0.2
95)	3	0.7
96)	1	0.2
97)	2	0.5
98)	3	0.7
99)	8	2.0
100)	9	2.2
TOTAL	406	100.0

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274) Of your total number of regularly participating adults, what percent would you estimate are: Hispanic or Latino (LATINO)

	TOTAL	%
0)	196	48.3
1)	37	9.1
2)	29	7.1
3)	8	2.0
4)	14	3.4
5)	25	6.2
6)	5	1.2
7)	2	0.5
8)	6	1.5
9)	1	0.2
10)	26	6.4
13)	1	0.2
15)	12	3.0
16)	1	0.2
17)	1	0.2
20)	8	2.0
25)	3	0.7
30)	3	0.7
35)	1	0.2
40)	1	0.2
75)	1	0.2
85)	1	0.2
90)	1	0.2
95)	2	0.5
97)	1	0.2
98)	2	0.5
99)	1	0.2
100)	17	4.2
TOTAL	406	100.0

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275) Of your total number of regularly participating adults, what percent would you estimate are: Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander (ISLANDER)

	TOTAL	%
0)	343	84.5
1)	15	3.7
2)	15	3.7
3)	5	1.2
4)	4	1.0
5)	7	1.7
6)	1	0.2
7)	1	0.2
9)	1	0.2
10)	3	0.7
15)	4	1.0
20)	2	0.5
40)	1	0.2
45)	1	0.2
70)	1	0.2
93)	1	0.2
100)	1	0.2
TOTAL	406	100.0

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276) Of your total number of regularly participating adults, what percent would you estimate are: White (WHITE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	406	70.589	71

277) Of your total number of regularly participating adults, what percent would you estimate are: Other (OTHER)

	TOTAL	%
0)	344	84.7
1)	13	3.2
2)	10	2.5
3)	4	1.0
4)	3	0.7
5)	16	3.9
9)	1	0.2
10)	5	1.2
20)	1	0.2
21)	1	0.2
25)	1	0.2
50)	1	0.2
80)	1	0.2
90)	1	0.2
96)	1	0.2
98)	1	0.2
100)	2	0.5
TOTAL	406	100.0

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278) Within these racial/ethnic groups, are there any significant national sub-groups (e.g. German, Korean, Irish, Mexican, Carribean, etc)? (SUBGROUP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	109	29.5
2) No	261	70.5
Missing	36
TOTAL	370	100.0

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279) Of the total number of regularly participating adults, what percent would you estimate are: Female (FEMALES)

	TOTAL	%
2) Hardly Any 1-10%	4	1.0
3) Few 11-20 %	6	1.5
4) Some 21-40%	23	5.8
5) Many 41-60%	265	66.4
6) Most 61-80%	95	23.8
7) All or Nearly All 81-100%	6	1.5
Missing	7
TOTAL	399	100.0

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280) Of the total number of regularly participating adults, what percent would you estimate are: Less than high school diploma (LOWEDUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) None 0%	16	4.1
2) Hardly Any 1-10%	142	36.1
3) Few 11-20 %	123	31.3
4) Some 21-40%	65	16.5
5) Many 41-60%	24	6.1
6) Most 61-80%	13	3.3
7) All or Nearly All 81-100%	10	2.5
Missing	13
TOTAL	393	100.0

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281) Of the total number of regularly participating adults, what percent would you estimate are: At least college graduates (COLLEGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) None 0%	2	0.5
2) Hardly Any 1-10%	67	17.1
3) Few 11-20 %	104	26.5
4) Some 21-40%	127	32.4
5) Many 41-60%	56	14.3
6) Most 61-80%	30	7.7
7) All or Nearly All 81-100%	6	1.5
Missing	14
TOTAL	392	100.0

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282) Of the total number of regularly participating adults, what percent would you estimate are: Age 35 or younger (YNGADULT)

	TOTAL	%
1) None 0%	8	2.1
2) Hardly Any 1-10%	46	11.8
3) Few 11-20 %	94	24.1
4) Some 21-40%	141	36.2
5) Many 41-60%	66	16.9
6) Most 61-80%	29	7.4
7) All or Nearly All 81-100%	6	1.5
Missing	16
TOTAL	390	100.0

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283) Of the total number of regularly participating adults, what percent would you estimate are: Over 60 years old (OLDADULT)

	TOTAL	%
1) None 0%	2	0.5
2) Hardly Any 1-10%	52	13.1
3) Few 11-20 %	92	23.2
4) Some 21-40%	115	29.0
5) Many 41-60%	86	21.7
6) Most 61-80%	42	10.6
7) All or Nearly All 81-100%	7	1.8
Missing	10
TOTAL	396	100.0

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284) Of the total number of regularly participating adults, what percent would you estimate are: Married (MARRIED)

	TOTAL	%
1) None 0%	1	0.3
2) Hardly Any 1-10%	6	1.5
3) Few 11-20 %	17	4.3
4) Some 21-40%	72	18.4
5) Many 41-60%	129	32.9
6) Most 61-80%	136	34.7
7) All or Nearly All 81-100%	31	7.9
Missing	14
TOTAL	392	100.0

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285) Of the total number of regularly participating adults, what percent would you estimate are: Life long Adventists (LIFELONG)

	TOTAL	%
1) None 0%	2	0.5
2) Hardly Any 1-10%	47	12.1
3) Few 11-20 %	77	19.9
4) Some 21-40%	96	24.8
5) Many 41-60%	95	24.5
6) Most 61-80%	66	17.1
7) All or Nearly All 81-100%	4	1.0
Missing	19
TOTAL	387	100.0

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286) Of the total number of regularly participating adults, what percent would you estimate are: New to your congregation in the last five years (NEWMEMB)

	TOTAL	%
1) None 0%	4	1.0
2) Hardly Any 1-10%	105	26.4
3) Few 11-20 %	128	32.2
4) Some 21-40%	97	24.4
5) Many 41-60%	37	9.3
6) Most 61-80%	21	5.3
7) All or Nearly All 81-100%	5	1.3
Missing	9
TOTAL	397	100.0

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287) Of the total number of regularly participating adults, what percent would you estimate are: Living in the immediate area around your church building (NEARBY)

	TOTAL	%
1) None 0%	26	6.6
2) Hardly Any 1-10%	130	32.9
3) Few 11-20 %	77	19.5
4) Some 21-40%	74	18.7
5) Many 41-60%	29	7.3
6) Most 61-80%	42	10.6
7) All or Nearly All 81-100%	17	4.3
Missing	11
TOTAL	395	100.0

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288) Of the total number of regularly participating adults, what percent would you estimate are: Commuting more than 15 minutes to get to your worship services (COMMUTE)

	TOTAL	%
1) None 0%	4	1.0
2) Hardly Any 1-10%	47	12.0
3) Few 11-20 %	59	15.0
4) Some 21-40%	103	26.2
5) Many 41-60%	83	21.1
6) Most 61-80%	69	17.6
7) All or Nearly All 81-100%	28	7.1
Missing	13
TOTAL	393	100.0

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289) Of the total number of regularly participating adults, what percent would you estimate are: Currently holding volunteer leadership roles in your congregation, like serving on administrative committees, teaching Sabbath school, running outreach programs, etc. (VOLS)

	TOTAL	%
1) None 0%	6	1.5
2) Hardly Any 1-10%	20	5.1
3) Few 11-20 %	72	18.2
4) Some 21-40%	114	28.8
5) Many 41-60%	100	25.3
6) Most 61-80%	62	15.7
7) All or Nearly All 81-100%	22	5.6
Missing	10
TOTAL	396	100.0

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290) Of the total number of regularly participating adults, what percent would you estimate are: In households with incomes below $20,000 (POORHH)

	TOTAL	%
1) None 0%	9	2.3
2) Hardly Any 1-10%	111	28.0
3) Few 11-20 %	124	31.3
4) Some 21-40%	88	22.2
5) Many 41-60%	41	10.4
6) Most 61-80%	19	4.8
7) All or Nearly All 81-100%	4	1.0
Missing	10
TOTAL	396	100.0

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291) Of the total number of regularly participating adults, what percent would you estimate are: In households with children under 18 present (KIDATHOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) None 0%	11	2.8
2) Hardly Any 1-10%	82	20.7
3) Few 11-20 %	94	23.7
4) Some 21-40%	127	32.1
5) Many 41-60%	59	14.9
6) Most 61-80%	21	5.3
7) All or Nearly All 81-100%	2	0.5
Missing	10
TOTAL	396	100.0

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292) Of the total number of regularly participating adults, what percent would you estimate are: Were not born in this country (NONNATVE)

	TOTAL	%
1) None 0%	76	19.2
2) Hardly Any 1-10%	182	46.0
3) Few 11-20 %	54	13.6
4) Some 21-40%	24	6.1
5) Many 41-60%	16	4.0
6) Most 61-80%	23	5.8
7) All or Nearly All 81-100%	21	5.3
Missing	10
TOTAL	396	100.0

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293) Of the total number of regularly participating adults, what percent would you estimate are: Meeting in small fellowship or study groups (SMGROUPS)

	TOTAL	%
1) None 0%	46	11.7
2) Hardly Any 1-10%	146	37.2
3) Few 11-20 %	109	27.8
4) Some 21-40%	62	15.8
5) Many 41-60%	18	4.6
6) Most 61-80%	7	1.8
7) All or Nearly All 81-100%	4	1.0
Missing	14
TOTAL	392	100.0

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294) Of the total number of regularly participating adults, what percent would you estimate are: Regularly attending mid-week meetings such as prayer meeting (MIDWEEK)

	TOTAL	%
1) None 0%	30	7.5
2) Hardly Any 1-10%	114	28.4
3) Few 11-20 %	130	32.4
4) Some 21-40%	96	23.9
5) Many 41-60%	22	5.5
6) Most 61-80%	7	1.7
7) All or Nearly All 81-100%	2	0.5
Missing	5
TOTAL	401	100.0

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295) Of your total number of adult participants, how many would you estimate are involved in: Recruiting new members (RECRUIT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Almost all	16	4.0
2) Most	38	9.4
3) Some	157	38.8
4) Few	189	46.7
5) None	5	1.2
Missing	1
TOTAL	405	100.0

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296) Of your total number of adult participants, how many would you estimate are involved in: Activities outside of worship that strengthen their faith (FAITHWRK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Almost all	13	3.2
2) Most	77	19.2
3) Some	210	52.2
4) Few	98	24.4
5) None	4	1.0
Missing	4
TOTAL	402	100.0

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297) Of your total number of adult participants, how many would you estimate are involved in: Expressing their faith through helping others (HELPOTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Almost all	24	6.0
2) Most	123	30.7
3) Some	196	48.9
4) Few	57	14.2
5) None	1	0.2
Missing	5
TOTAL	401	100.0

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298) How many of the high school age children of your adult participants would you estimate are involved in the religious life and activities or your congregation? (TEENACT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Almost all	40	10.5
2) Most	103	27.0
3) Some	125	32.8
4) Few	66	17.3
5) Hardly any	47	12.3
Missing	25
TOTAL	381	100.0

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299) What was the official membership of your congregation as of January 1, 2000? (BOOKMEMB)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	383	213.648	316

300) How would you describe your congregation's financial health currently and 5 years ago (1995)? Currently: (FINAN00)

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent	94	23.3
2) Good	161	40.0
3) Tight, but manageable	122	30.3
4) In some difficulty	22	5.5
5) In serious difficulty	4	1.0
Missing	3
TOTAL	403	100.0

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301) How would you describe your congregation's financial health currently and 5 years ago (1995)? 1995: (FINAN95)

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent	59	15.2
2) Good	136	35.1
3) Tight, but manageable	134	34.5
4) In some difficulty	44	11.3
5) In serious difficulty	9	2.3
6) Our congregation did not exist in 1995	6	1.5
Missing	18
TOTAL	388	100.0

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302) Approximately how much income did your congregation receive last year from all sources (e.g., tithes, local and denominational offerings, pledges, interest, bequests, endowment income, etc.)? TOTAL INCOME: (TOTINCOM)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	352	279867.168	478166

303) Approximately what percentage of your church's total income last year was from endowments or investments? (ENDOWPCT)

	TOTAL	%
0)	294	72.6
1)	31	7.7
2)	24	5.9
3)	2	0.5
4)	2	0.5
5)	25	6.2
8)	1	0.2
10)	9	2.2
11)	1	0.2
12)	1	0.2
15)	3	0.7
20)	3	0.7
25)	1	0.2
29)	1	0.2
30)	1	0.2
33)	1	0.2
36)	1	0.2
40)	1	0.2
45)	1	0.2
59)	1	0.2
70)	1	0.2
Missing	1
TOTAL	405	100.0

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304) Approximately how much money did your congregation spend in the following areas last year? All staff salaries and benefits: (SALARY$)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	326	9436.212	19368

305) Approximately how much money did your congregation spend in the following areas last year? Congregation operations (including building, property and grounds, utilities, mortgage, insurance, maintenance, equipment, etc.): (OPEXPENS)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	349	21003.98	24051

306) Approximately how much money did your congregation spend in the following areas last year? Capital improvements, building fund, etc.: (CAPITAL)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	313	27849.198	96465

307) Approximately how much money did your congregation spend in the following areas last year? Program support and materials: (ROGEXP)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	310	6105.31	10067

308) Approximately how much money did your congregation spend in the following areas last year? Local mission work and outreach work (e.g., evangelism, community services, etc.): (LOCMISS)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	341	5443.578	7837

309) Approximately how much money did your congregation spend in the following areas last year? National/International work (NATMISS)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	270	2262.47	7663

310) Approximately how much money did your congregation spend in the following areas last year? Subsidies to schools, day care, before/after school programs, and student aid: (SCHOOL$)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	334	15781.692	23591

311) Approximately how much money did your congregation spend in the following areas last year? Money put to reserve/endowments/investments: (INVESTED)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	271	6842.982	16000

312) Approximately how much money did your congregation spend in the following areas last year? Other: (OTHEREXP)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	150	8401.307	20652

313) Approximately how much money did your congregation spend in the following areas last year? Total expenditures: (TOTALEXP)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	291	90689.924	147597

314) What was the tithe income for your congregation last year? (TITHE99)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	372	169168.344	316117

315) What was the total of non-tithe funds remitted to the conference from your congregation last year (CONFUN99)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	350	38009.669	270998

316) During the past 12 months, what methods did your congregation use to encourage financial giving among members? Sermons on stewardship or appeals by pastor (STEWSERM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, checked	313	77.3
2) No, not checked	92	22.7
Missing	1
TOTAL	405	100.0

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317) During the past 12 months, what methods did your congregation use to encourage financial giving among members? Appeals or testimonies from lay members during worship services (APPEALS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, checked	223	55.3
2) No, not checked	180	44.7
Missing	3
TOTAL	403	100.0

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318) During the past 12 months, what methods did your congregation use to encourage financial giving among members? Special fund raisers (fairs, yard sales, bake sales, etc) (BAKESALE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, checked	154	38.3
2) No, not checked	248	61.7
Missing	4
TOTAL	402	100.0

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319) During the past 12 months, what methods did your congregation use to encourage financial giving among members? Appeals based on specific, concrete, and special needs (NEEDBEG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, checked	314	78.3
2) No, not checked	87	21.7
Missing	5
TOTAL	401	100.0

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320) During the past 12 months, what methods did your congregation use to encourage financial giving among members? Distribution of promotional material such as bulletin inserts (PROMO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, checked	262	65.2
2) No, not checked	140	34.8
Missing	4
TOTAL	402	100.0

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321) During the past 12 months, what methods did your congregation use to encourage financial giving among members? Canvassing members by phone or in person (e.g., member visitation) (CANVASS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, checked	59	14.7
2) No, not checked	342	85.3
Missing	5
TOTAL	401	100.0

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322) During the past 12 months, what methods did your congregation use to encourage financial giving among members? Pledge or commitment cards (PLEDGES)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, checked	122	30.4
2) No, not checked	279	69.6
Missing	5
TOTAL	401	100.0

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323) During the past 12 months, what methods did your congregation use to encourage financial giving among members? Offering envelopes with suggested giving guidelines (ENVELOPE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, checked	283	70.6
2) No, not checked	118	29.4
Missing	5
TOTAL	401	100.0

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324) NO CATEGORY LABEL (TITHEUSE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Members are told that they must place all tithe in the Tithe Fund that is sent to the conference.	333	88.8
2) Members think that it is permissible to use a portion of their tithe for local or other needy ministries.	42	11.2
Missing	31
TOTAL	375	100.0

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325) Does your congregation operate with a formal, written, annual budget? (BUDGET)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	279	70.8
2) No	115	29.2
Missing	12
TOTAL	394	100.0

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326) Does your congregation have a mortgage or other debt? (MORTGAGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2	100.0
Missing	404
TOTAL	2	100.0

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327) Does your congregation have a written mission or vision statement? (VISSTATE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2	66.7
2) No	1	33.3
Missing	403
TOTAL	3	100.0

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328) Region of congregation (Nine Census Divisions) (REGION9)

	TOTAL	%
1)	13	3.4
2)	33	8.8
3)	62	16.4
4)	22	5.8
5)	36	9.5
6)	59	15.6
7)	40	10.6
8)	35	9.3
9)	77	20.4
Missing	29
TOTAL	377	100.0

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329) Region of congregation (Four Census Regions) (REGION4)

	TOTAL	%
1)	46	12.2
2)	120	31.8
3)	99	26.3
4)	112	29.7
Missing	29
TOTAL	377	100.0

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330) I-SIZPLACE: How would you describe the place where your congregation's primary worship building is located? (For use with online analysis) (I-SIZPLACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Rural or open country	51	12.6
2) Town or village of less than 10,000	87	21.5
3) In or around a city of 10,000 to 49,999	117	29.0
4) In or around a city of 50,000 to 249,999	89	22.0
5) In or around a city of 250,000+	60	14.9
Missing	2
TOTAL	404	100.0

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331) I-SATATTEN: What is the total attendance for all services held on a typical Sabbath? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-SATATTEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) 0-50	158	39.5
2) 51-100	101	25.3
3) 101-250	91	22.8
4) 251-400	32	8.0
5) 401-2200	18	4.5
Missing	6
TOTAL	400	100.0

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