Survey of Clergy in Indianapolis, 2000

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1) Case identification number (CASEID)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	261	20237.59	150

2) How many total years have you lived in the Indianapolis area? (LIVING1)

	TOTAL	%
0) Less than one year	4	1.5
1)	6	2.3
2)	14	5.4
3)	13	5.0
4)	9	3.4
5)	8	3.1
6)	11	4.2
7)	12	4.6
8)	11	4.2
9)	5	1.9
10)	8	3.1
11)	4	1.5
12)	10	3.8
13)	4	1.5
14)	5	1.9
15)	16	6.1
16)	3	1.1
17)	4	1.5
18)	2	0.8
19)	2	0.8
20)	5	1.9
21)	2	0.8
22)	2	0.8
23)	3	1.1
24)	1	0.4
25)	7	2.7
26)	7	2.7
27)	1	0.4
29)	3	1.1
30)	10	3.8
31)	1	0.4
32)	2	0.8
33)	3	1.1
34)	2	0.8
35)	6	2.3
36)	1	0.4
37)	3	1.1
38)	1	0.4
39)	1	0.4
40)	7	2.7
41)	1	0.4
43)	2	0.8
44)	5	1.9
45)	6	2.3
46)	5	1.9
47)	1	0.4
48)	1	0.4
50)	3	1.1
51) 51 years or more	18	6.9
TOTAL	261	100.0

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3) How many years have you been a clergy person? (CLERGY1)

	TOTAL	%
1)	1	0.4
2)	1	0.4
3)	2	0.8
4)	3	1.1
5)	3	1.1
6)	7	2.7
7)	1	0.4
8)	3	1.1
9)	4	1.5
10)	7	2.7
11)	7	2.7
12)	6	2.3
13)	7	2.7
14)	5	1.9
15)	12	4.6
16)	3	1.1
17)	6	2.3
18)	7	2.7
19)	9	3.4
20)	17	6.5
21)	4	1.5
22)	12	4.6
23)	6	2.3
24)	6	2.3
25)	18	6.9
26)	7	2.7
27)	8	3.1
28)	9	3.4
29)	5	1.9
30)	13	5.0
31)	3	1.1
32)	2	0.8
33)	5	1.9
34)	5	1.9
35)	10	3.8
36)	5	1.9
37)	4	1.5
38)	6	2.3
39)	3	1.1
40)	7	2.7
41)	1	0.4
42)	1	0.4
43)	2	0.8
45)	3	1.1
46)	2	0.8
48)	2	0.8
50)	1	0.4
TOTAL	261	100.0

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4) How many years have you been serving urban areas? (CLER2A)

	TOTAL	%
0) Less than one year	38	14.6
1)	6	2.3
2)	8	3.1
3)	8	3.1
4)	14	5.4
5)	13	5.0
6)	11	4.2
7)	11	4.2
8)	6	2.3
9)	3	1.1
10)	14	5.4
11)	7	2.7
12)	10	3.8
13)	3	1.1
14)	7	2.7
15)	15	5.7
16)	6	2.3
17)	2	0.8
18)	5	1.9
19)	5	1.9
20)	13	5.0
21)	1	0.4
22)	5	1.9
23)	6	2.3
24)	5	1.9
25)	4	1.5
26)	7	2.7
28)	1	0.4
29)	3	1.1
30)	5	1.9
32)	1	0.4
33)	4	1.5
35)	3	1.1
36)	1	0.4
38)	2	0.8
39)	1	0.4
41)	1	0.4
42)	1	0.4
43)	1	0.4
44)	1	0.4
45)	1	0.4
98) Don't know	2	0.8
TOTAL	261	100.0

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5) How many years have you been serving suburban areas? (CLER2B)

	TOTAL	%
0) Less than one year	102	39.1
1)	7	2.7
2)	7	2.7
3)	6	2.3
4)	11	4.2
5)	13	5.0
6)	6	2.3
7)	10	3.8
8)	9	3.4
9)	3	1.1
10)	20	7.7
11)	6	2.3
12)	6	2.3
13)	8	3.1
14)	5	1.9
15)	7	2.7
16)	3	1.1
17)	2	0.8
18)	1	0.4
19)	3	1.1
20)	6	2.3
21)	2	0.8
22)	3	1.1
23)	1	0.4
24)	1	0.4
25)	3	1.1
26)	1	0.4
28)	1	0.4
29)	3	1.1
36)	1	0.4
44)	1	0.4
50)	1	0.4
98) Don't know	2	0.8
TOTAL	261	100.0

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6) How many years have you been serving rural areas? (CLER2C)

	TOTAL	%
0) Less than one year	113	43.3
1)	7	2.7
2)	17	6.5
3)	26	10.0
4)	16	6.1
5)	15	5.7
6)	7	2.7
7)	10	3.8
8)	11	4.2
9)	2	0.8
10)	7	2.7
11)	4	1.5
12)	3	1.1
13)	2	0.8
14)	4	1.5
15)	2	0.8
18)	1	0.4
19)	1	0.4
20)	3	1.1
24)	2	0.8
25)	3	1.1
26)	1	0.4
28)	1	0.4
44)	1	0.4
98) Don't know	2	0.8
TOTAL	261	100.0

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7) How many churches have you served as a clergy person? (CLERGY3)

	TOTAL	%
1)	20	7.7
2)	46	17.6
3)	60	23.0
4)	37	14.2
5)	25	9.6
6)	24	9.2
7)	17	6.5
8)	10	3.8
9)	5	1.9
10)	3	1.1
11)	2	0.8
12)	3	1.1
15)	3	1.1
16)	1	0.4
20) 20 or more churches	3	1.1
98) Don't know	2	0.8
TOTAL	261	100.0

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8) How many years have you been a clergy person at your current church? (CLERGY4)

	TOTAL	%
0) Less than one year	15	5.7
1)	16	6.1
2)	26	10.0
3)	25	9.6
4)	23	8.8
5)	15	5.7
6)	18	6.9
7)	20	7.7
8)	16	6.1
9)	7	2.7
10)	12	4.6
11)	7	2.7
12)	4	1.5
13)	4	1.5
14)	3	1.1
15)	12	4.6
16)	3	1.1
17)	3	1.1
18)	2	0.8
19)	3	1.1
20)	3	1.1
21)	3	1.1
22)	2	0.8
23)	3	1.1
24)	1	0.4
25)	3	1.1
26)	4	1.5
29)	2	0.8
30)	3	1.1
33)	1	0.4
43)	2	0.8
TOTAL	261	100.0

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9) Now I'd like to ask you about the role of religion and religious leaders in Indianapolis. - Overall, how much influence would you say Indianapolis clergy have in civic affairs? (CIVIC1)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot	17	6.5
2) A moderate amount	145	55.6
3) A little	93	35.6
4) None at all	3	1.1
8) Don't know	1	0.4
9) Refused	2	0.8
TOTAL	261	100.0

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10) Now I'd like to ask you about the role of religion and religious leaders in Indianapolis. - Overall, how different is this degree of influence compared to 20 years ago? (CIVIC2A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much greater	6	5.5
2) Somewhat greater	20	18.2
3) About the same	38	34.5
4) Somewhat less	30	27.3
5) Much less	15	13.6
9) Refused	1	0.9
Missing	151
TOTAL	110	100.0

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11) Now I'd like to ask you about the role of religion and religious leaders in Indianapolis. - Overall, how different is this degree of influence compared to 10 years ago? (CIVIC2B)

	TOTAL	%
2) Somewhat greater	12	20.7
3) About the same	37	63.8
4) Somewhat less	7	12.1
5) Much less	2	3.4
Missing	203
TOTAL	58	100.0

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12) Now I'd like to ask you about the role of religion and religious leaders in Indianapolis. - In your opinion, how much influence should Indianapolis clergy have in civic affairs? (CIVIC3)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot	84	32.2
2) A moderate amount	160	61.3
3) A little	13	5.0
4) None at all	1	0.4
8) Don't know	2	0.8
9) Refused	1	0.4
TOTAL	261	100.0

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13) In the past year, have you, as a clergy person, tried to influence public policy regarding business development in Indianapolis? (INFLU1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	55	21.1
2) No	206	78.9
TOTAL	261	100.0

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14) In the past year, have you, as a clergy person, tried to influence public policy regarding crime in Indianapolis? (INFLU2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	122	46.7
2) No	139	53.3
TOTAL	261	100.0

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15) In the past year, have you, as a clergy person, tried to influence public policy regarding the poor and disadvantaged? (INFLU3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	180	69.0
2) No	81	31.0
TOTAL	261	100.0

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16) In the past year, have you, as a clergy person, tried to influence public policy regarding minorities such as those of blacks and Hispanics in Indianapolis? (INFLU4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	154	59.0
2) No	107	41.0
TOTAL	261	100.0

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17) In the past year, have you, as a clergy person, tried to influence public policy to support gay and lesbian rights in Indianapolis? (INFLU5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	50	19.2
2) No	208	79.7
8) Don't know	1	0.4
9) Refused	2	0.8
TOTAL	261	100.0

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18) In the past year, have you, as a clergy person, tried to influence public policy to raise the minimum wage in Indianapolis? (INFLU6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	31	11.9
2) No	230	88.1
TOTAL	261	100.0

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19) In the past year, how many times, if at all, have you preached about business development or made it a subject of a sermon or homily? (PREACH1)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	191	73.2
1)	15	5.7
2)	14	5.4
3)	17	6.5
4)	8	3.1
5)	2	0.8
6)	1	0.4
8)	1	0.4
10)	1	0.4
12)	4	1.5
20)	2	0.8
25)	1	0.4
30)	1	0.4
50) Fifty or more	1	0.4
98) Don't know	1	0.4
99) Refused	1	0.4
TOTAL	261	100.0

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20) In the past year, how many times, if at all, have you preached about crime or made it a topic of a sermon or homily? (PREACH2)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	72	27.6
1)	22	8.4
2)	37	14.2
3)	24	9.2
4)	23	8.8
5)	15	5.7
6)	15	5.7
7)	6	2.3
8)	2	0.8
10)	13	5.0
12)	6	2.3
15)	3	1.1
18)	1	0.4
20)	8	3.1
25)	4	1.5
26)	1	0.4
30)	1	0.4
40)	1	0.4
48)	1	0.4
50) Fifty or more	4	1.5
98) Don't know	2	0.8
TOTAL	261	100.0

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21) In the past year, how many times, if at all, have you preached about the poor or disadvantaged, or made them a topic of a sermon or homily? (PREACH3)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	23	8.8
1)	11	4.2
2)	26	10.0
3)	18	6.9
4)	26	10.0
5)	20	7.7
6)	22	8.4
7)	4	1.5
8)	12	4.6
10)	29	11.1
11)	1	0.4
12)	16	6.1
14)	2	0.8
15)	10	3.8
17)	1	0.4
18)	1	0.4
20)	14	5.4
24)	1	0.4
25)	4	1.5
30)	3	1.1
40)	2	0.8
50) Fifty or more	13	5.0
98) Don't know	2	0.8
TOTAL	261	100.0

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22) In the past year, how many times, if at all, have you preached about minorities or made them a topic of a sermon or homily? (PREACH4)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	60	23.0
1)	23	8.8
2)	31	11.9
3)	23	8.8
4)	23	8.8
5)	23	8.8
6)	13	5.0
7)	2	0.8
8)	8	3.1
9)	1	0.4
10)	19	7.3
12)	2	0.8
15)	9	3.4
20)	9	3.4
24)	2	0.8
25)	2	0.8
26)	1	0.4
30)	2	0.8
40)	2	0.8
50) Fifty or more	4	1.5
98) Don't know	2	0.8
TOTAL	261	100.0

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23) In the past year, how many times, if at all, have you preached in support of gay and lesbian rights or made this the topic of a sermon or homily? (PREACH5)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	183	70.1
1)	24	9.2
2)	23	8.8
3)	8	3.1
4)	5	1.9
5)	7	2.7
6)	3	1.1
7)	1	0.4
10)	1	0.4
12)	1	0.4
15)	2	0.8
25)	1	0.4
30)	1	0.4
98) Don't know	1	0.4
TOTAL	261	100.0

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24) In the past year, how many times, if at all, have you preached in support of raising the minimum wage or made it a topic of a sermon or homily? (PREACH6)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	225	86.2
1)	11	4.2
2)	12	4.6
3)	2	0.8
4)	3	1.1
5)	3	1.1
7)	1	0.4
10)	1	0.4
12)	1	0.4
20)	1	0.4
50) Fifty or more	1	0.4
TOTAL	261	100.0

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25) Which of the following sources do you rely on the most? (INFO1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Local media sources, such as newspapers	210	80.5
3) Clergy colleagues	20	7.7
5) Members of your congregation	23	8.8
8) Don't know	5	1.9
9) Refused	3	1.1
TOTAL	261	100.0

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26) Do you use religious or denominational media sources for information about the issues facing Indianapolis? (INFO2A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	177	67.8
2) No	84	32.2
TOTAL	261	100.0

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27) Do you use the Internet or World Wide Web? (INFO2B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	144	55.2
2) No	117	44.8
TOTAL	261	100.0

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28) Do you use mailings from political or civic organizations? (INFO2C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	164	62.8
2) No	97	37.2
TOTAL	261	100.0

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29) Do you use any other sources to gather information on issues facing Indianapolis that have not already been mentioned? (INFO2D)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	155	59.4
2) No	106	40.6
TOTAL	261	100.0

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30) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE WHO RESPONDED THAT THEY USED OTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION ON ISSUES FACING INDIANAPOLIS: Please explain (INFO2DO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Advance America over the Internet	1	0.6
2) AIDS Fund Board of Directors	1	0.6
3) American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists	1	0.6
4) Bible	2	1.3
5) Books	6	3.9
6) Charisma magazine	1	0.6
7) Christian Science Monitor	1	0.6
8) Civic leaders in the congregation	1	0.6
9) Civil rights organizations	1	0.6
10) Clergy colleagues	10	6.5
11) Colleagues	2	1.3
12) Community groups	5	3.2
13) Concerned Clergy	2	1.3
14) Conversations	1	0.6
15) Demographic research	1	0.6
16) Denominational policies from church	1	0.6
17) Department of Health	1	0.6
18) Direct sources	1	0.6
19) Directives from the Archdiocesan Office	1	0.6
20) Downtown missions	1	0.6
21) First Things clergy journal	1	0.6
22) Indiana Business Review	1	0.6
23) Indiana Catholic Conference	2	1.3
24) Indianapolis Business Journal	2	1.3
25) Indianapolis Church Federation	4	2.6
26) Indianapolis Star	4	2.6
27) Journals	1	0.6
28) Judiciary	1	0.6
29) Julian Center	1	0.6
30) Library	3	1.9
31) Local news/papers	6	3.9
32) Magazines	7	4.5
33) Media	19	12.3
34) Members of the congregation	7	4.5
35) Ministerial meetings	4	2.6
36) Newsletters	3	1.9
37) Newspapers	11	7.1
38) Periodicals	8	5.2
39) Personal contacts	2	1.3
40) Personal research	1	0.6
41) Polis Center	8	5.2
42) Political contacts	4	2.6
43) Private research	1	0.6
44) Public meetings	1	0.6
45) Public radio	1	0.6
46) Religious commentaries	1	0.6
47) Religious publications	3	1.9
48) Research papers	2	1.3
49) Word of mouth	5	3.2
Missing	106
TOTAL	155	100.0

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31) Overall, how much do you use e-mail to communicate with clergy colleagues? (INFO3)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot	55	21.1
2) A moderate amount	59	22.6
3) A little	99	37.9
4) Not at all	48	18.4
TOTAL	261	100.0

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32) Next, some people think that government should be more supportive of religious institutions and activities, while others think government support for religious institutions would be inappropriate. Thinking about Indianapolis, how strongly would you say you agree or disagree with the following? - In Indianapolis, ministers or clergy of all faiths should be encouraged to run for public office. (STATE1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	30	11.5
2) Somewhat agree	101	38.7
3) Somewhat disagree	74	28.4
4) Strongly disagree	51	19.5
8) Don't know	2	0.8
9) Refused	3	1.1
TOTAL	261	100.0

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33) Next, some people think that government should be more supportive of religious institutions and activities, while others think government support for religious institutions would be inappropriate. Thinking about Indianapolis, how strongly would you say you agree or disagree with the following? - Religious groups in Indianapolis should keep separate from what goes on in city politics and city hall. (STATE2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	14	5.4
2) Somewhat agree	33	12.6
3) Somewhat disagree	80	30.7
4) Strongly disagree	130	49.8
8) Don't know	1	0.4
9) Refused	3	1.1
TOTAL	261	100.0

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34) Next, some people think that government should be more supportive of religious institutions and activities, while others think government support for religious institutions would be inappropriate. Thinking about Indianapolis, how strongly would you say you agree or disagree with the following? - It is proper to have prayers in the city's public events. (STATE3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	137	52.5
2) Somewhat agree	74	28.4
3) Somewhat disagree	29	11.1
4) Strongly disagree	19	7.3
8) Don't know	2	0.8
TOTAL	261	100.0

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35) Next, some people think that government should be more supportive of religious institutions and activities, while others think government support for religious institutions would be inappropriate. Thinking about Indianapolis, how strongly would you say you agree or disagree with the following? - A copy of the Ten Commandments should be posted in all city court rooms. (STATE4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	99	37.9
2) Somewhat agree	60	23.0
3) Somewhat disagree	38	14.6
4) Strongly disagree	63	24.1
9) Refused	1	0.4
TOTAL	261	100.0

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36) Next, some people think that government should be more supportive of religious institutions and activities, while others think government support for religious institutions would be inappropriate. Thinking about Indianapolis, how strongly would you say you agree or disagree with the following? - Only politicians who believe in God are fit for public office. (STATE5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	21	8.0
2) Somewhat agree	35	13.4
3) Somewhat disagree	61	23.4
4) Strongly disagree	142	54.4
8) Don't know	1	0.4
9) Refused	1	0.4
TOTAL	261	100.0

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37) Next, some people think that government should be more supportive of religious institutions and activities, while others think government support for religious institutions would be inappropriate. Thinking about Indianapolis, how strongly would you say you agree or disagree with the following? - Congregations and local government should form partnerships to deal with social problems facing Indianapolis. (STATE6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	149	57.1
2) Somewhat agree	89	34.1
3) Somewhat disagree	13	5.0
4) Strongly disagree	9	3.4
8) Don't know	1	0.4
TOTAL	261	100.0

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38) Next, some people think that government should be more supportive of religious institutions and activities, while others think government support for religious institutions would be inappropriate. Thinking about Indianapolis, how strongly would you say you agree or disagree with the following? - Congregations should receive federal and state financial support to expand existing social welfare programs or develop new ones. (STATE7)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	59	22.6
2) Somewhat agree	90	34.5
3) Somewhat disagree	51	19.5
4) Strongly disagree	60	23.0
8) Don't know	1	0.4
TOTAL	261	100.0

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39) Now I'd like to ask you some questions about your own church and congregation. - Typically, what would you say was your average attendance at Sunday worship? (CONGRE1)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	261	370.739	961

40) Now I'd like to ask you some questions about your own church and congregation. - What is the total number of members in your congregation? (CONGRE2)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	261	1786.188	10676

41) Now I'd like to ask you some questions about your own church and congregation. - Thinking about the overall economic makeup of your congregation, would you characterize it as being predominantly: (CONGRE3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Upper class	4	1.5
2) Upper middle class	57	21.8
3) Middle class	113	43.3
4) Working class	69	26.4
5) Poor	8	3.1
7) Mixed/equal	10	3.8
TOTAL	261	100.0

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42) Now I'd like to ask you some questions about your own church and congregation. - Thinking about the racial makeup of your congregation, about what percentage of members would you say are white? (CONGRE4)

	TOTAL	%
0)	8	3.1
1)	10	3.8
2)	9	3.4
3)	2	0.8
5)	3	1.1
10)	4	1.5
15)	1	0.4
25)	1	0.4
30)	1	0.4
33)	1	0.4
40)	1	0.4
50)	3	1.1
60)	4	1.5
70)	4	1.5
75)	2	0.8
80)	12	4.6
85)	2	0.8
87)	1	0.4
89)	2	0.8
90)	17	6.5
93)	2	0.8
94)	2	0.8
95)	35	13.4
96)	4	1.5
97)	10	3.8
98)	28	10.7
99)	47	18.0
100)	41	15.7
998)	2	0.8
999)	2	0.8
TOTAL	261	100.0

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43) Now I'd like to ask you some questions about your own church and congregation. - Thinking about the racial makeup of your congregation, about what percentage of members would you say are black or African-American? (CONGRE5)

	TOTAL	%
0)	68	26.1
1)	60	23.0
2)	25	9.6
3)	6	2.3
4)	9	3.4
5)	14	5.4
6)	2	0.8
8)	4	1.5
10)	8	3.1
12)	1	0.4
15)	9	3.4
19)	1	0.4
20)	6	2.3
28)	1	0.4
30)	4	1.5
35)	1	0.4
39)	1	0.4
50)	2	0.8
67)	1	0.4
70)	1	0.4
85)	1	0.4
90)	4	1.5
95)	1	0.4
97)	3	1.1
98)	9	3.4
99)	12	4.6
100)	6	2.3
999)	1	0.4
TOTAL	261	100.0

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44) Now I'd like to ask you some questions about your own church and congregation. - Thinking about the racial makeup of your congregation, about what percentage of members would you say are from other racial or ethnic minority groups, such as Hispanics, Asians or Native American groups? (CONGRE6)

	TOTAL	%
0)	114	43.7
1)	60	23.0
2)	21	8.0
3)	11	4.2
4)	6	2.3
5)	26	10.0
7)	2	0.8
8)	2	0.8
10)	5	1.9
13)	1	0.4
15)	1	0.4
25)	1	0.4
30)	1	0.4
45)	1	0.4
50)	1	0.4
60)	1	0.4
84)	1	0.4
90)	1	0.4
94)	1	0.4
998)	3	1.1
999)	1	0.4
TOTAL	261	100.0

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45) Now I'd like to ask you some questions about your own church and congregation. - How much would you say your congregation has changed in its membership since your appointment in terms of racial or ethnic diversity? (CONGRE7A)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot more diverse	4	3.8
2) Somewhat more diverse	29	27.6
5) Stayed the same	70	66.7
8) Don't know	1	1.0
9) Refused	1	1.0
Missing	156
TOTAL	105	100.0

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46) Now I'd like to ask you some questions about your own church and congregation. - How much would you say your congregation has changed in its membership since your appointment in terms of economic makeup? (CONGRE8A)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot more diverse	4	3.8
2) Somewhat more diverse	20	19.0
3) Somewhat less diverse	1	1.0
5) Stayed the same	78	74.3
8) Don't know	1	1.0
9) Refused	1	1.0
Missing	156
TOTAL	105	100.0

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47) Now I'd like to ask you some questions about your own church and congregation. - How much would you say your congregation has changed in its membership over the past five years in terms of racial or ethnic diversity? (CONGRE7B)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot more diverse	4	5.3
2) Somewhat more diverse	30	39.5
3) Somewhat less diverse	3	3.9
4) A lot less diverse	1	1.3
5) Stayed the same	38	50.0
Missing	185
TOTAL	76	100.0

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48) Now I'd like to ask you some questions about your own church and congregation. - How much would you say your congregation has changed in its membership over the past five years in terms of economic makeup? (CONGRE8B)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot more diverse	4	5.3
2) Somewhat more diverse	25	32.9
3) Somewhat less diverse	5	6.6
4) A lot less diverse	1	1.3
5) Stayed the same	40	52.6
8) Don't know	1	1.3
Missing	185
TOTAL	76	100.0

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49) Now I'd like to ask you some questions about your own church and congregation. - How much would you say your congregation has changed in its membership over the past 10 years in terms of racial or ethnic diversity? (CONGRE7C)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot more diverse	2	2.5
2) Somewhat more diverse	24	30.0
3) Somewhat less diverse	2	2.5
4) A lot less diverse	2	2.5
5) Stayed the same	50	62.5
Missing	181
TOTAL	80	100.0

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50) Now I'd like to ask you some questions about your own church and congregation. - How much would you say your congregation has changed in its membership over the past 10 years in terms of economic makeup? (CONGRE8C)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot more diverse	4	5.0
2) Somewhat more diverse	26	32.5
3) Somewhat less diverse	5	6.3
4) A lot less diverse	1	1.3
5) Stayed the same	43	53.8
9) Refused	1	1.3
Missing	181
TOTAL	80	100.0

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51) About what percentage of your congregation would you estimate lives in the same neighborhood as your church? (NEIGH1)

	TOTAL	%
0)	8	3.1
1)	8	3.1
2)	6	2.3
3)	3	1.1
4)	1	0.4
5)	16	6.1
8)	2	0.8
10)	28	10.7
12)	1	0.4
15)	11	4.2
20)	24	9.2
25)	21	8.0
30)	8	3.1
33)	3	1.1
35)	5	1.9
40)	18	6.9
45)	2	0.8
48)	1	0.4
50)	26	10.0
55)	1	0.4
60)	22	8.4
65)	2	0.8
66)	1	0.4
67)	2	0.8
70)	9	3.4
75)	11	4.2
80)	6	2.3
84)	1	0.4
85)	4	1.5
90)	4	1.5
95)	1	0.4
98)	1	0.4
99)	2	0.8
100)	1	0.4
998)	1	0.4
TOTAL	261	100.0

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52) Do you currently live in the same neighborhood as your church? (NEIGH2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	126	48.3
2) No	135	51.7
TOTAL	261	100.0

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53) How important is it for you, as a clergy person, to be actively involved in the same neighborhood as your church? (NEIGH3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	144	55.2
2) Somewhat important	81	31.0
3) Not too important	25	9.6
4) Not at all important	11	4.2
TOTAL	261	100.0

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54) How knowledgeable would you say you are about the issues and needs facing the people who live in the same neighborhood as your church? (NEIGH4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very knowledgeable	107	41.0
2) Somewhat knowledgeable	140	53.6
3) Not too knowledgeable	13	5.0
4) Not at all knowledgeable	1	0.4
TOTAL	261	100.0

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55) In the last month, how many individuals who were not members of your congregation have received direct help from your congregation with food or money or other kinds of material need? (CONHELP1)

	TOTAL	%
0)	26	10.0
1)	7	2.7
2)	10	3.8
3)	14	5.4
4)	11	4.2
5)	15	5.7
6)	16	6.1
7)	5	1.9
8)	6	2.3
10)	18	6.9
11)	1	0.4
12)	3	1.1
15)	16	6.1
17)	1	0.4
20)	13	5.0
24)	1	0.4
25)	5	1.9
28)	2	0.8
30)	10	3.8
35)	2	0.8
40)	5	1.9
43)	1	0.4
45)	2	0.8
50)	13	5.0
54)	1	0.4
70)	2	0.8
75)	4	1.5
100)	47	18.0
998)	2	0.8
999)	2	0.8
TOTAL	261	100.0

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56) In the last month, how many individuals who were not members of your congregation have received direct help from your congregation with spiritual, moral or religious needs, other than material or financial help? (CONHELP2)

	TOTAL	%
0)	11	4.2
1)	3	1.1
2)	9	3.4
3)	10	3.8
4)	9	3.4
5)	21	8.0
6)	8	3.1
7)	5	1.9
8)	8	3.1
10)	34	13.0
12)	15	5.7
14)	1	0.4
15)	12	4.6
17)	1	0.4
20)	19	7.3
25)	18	6.9
30)	10	3.8
35)	2	0.8
36)	1	0.4
40)	6	2.3
45)	1	0.4
50)	12	4.6
60)	2	0.8
70)	2	0.8
75)	2	0.8
100)	30	11.5
998)	7	2.7
999)	2	0.8
TOTAL	261	100.0

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57) Has your congregation participated in or supported social service projects of any sort within the last year? (PROJ1A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	210	80.5
2) No	50	19.2
9) Refused	1	0.4
TOTAL	261	100.0

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58) Has your congregation participated in or supported community development projects of any sort within the last year? (PROJ1B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	130	49.8
2) No	130	49.8
8) Don't know	1	0.4
TOTAL	261	100.0

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59) Has your congregation participated in or supported neighborhood organizing projects of any sort within the last year? (PROJ1C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	117	44.8
2) No	144	55.2
TOTAL	261	100.0

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60) Has your congregation participated in or supported local political action projects of any sort within the last year? (PROJ1D)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	52	19.9
2) No	209	80.1
TOTAL	261	100.0

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61) What is the name of the largest project or program your congregation has sponsored or participated in within the last year? (Names of organizations are not available.) (PROJ2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Project reported	244	93.5
2) No projects or programs	15	5.7
8) Don't know	1	0.4
9) Refused	1	0.4
TOTAL	261	100.0

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62) Was the largest project funded and staffed completely by your congregation or in collaboration with other groups or organizations? (PROJ2B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely by congregation	44	17.9
2) In collaboration with others	199	80.9
8) Don't know	2	0.8
9) Refused	1	0.4
Missing	15
TOTAL	246	100.0

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63) What is the name of the second largest project or program your congregation has sponsored or participated in within the last year? (Names of organizations are not available.) (PROJ3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Project reported	211	85.8
2) No projects or programs	32	13.0
8) Don't know	2	0.8
9) Refused	1	0.4
Missing	15
TOTAL	246	100.0

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64) Was the second largest project funded and staffed completely by your congregation or in collaboration with other groups or organizations? (PROJ3B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely by congregation	49	22.9
2) In collaboration with others	164	76.6
9) Refused	1	0.5
Missing	47
TOTAL	214	100.0

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65) What is the name of the third largest project or program your congregation has sponsored or participated in within the last year? (Names of organizations are not available.) (PROJ4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Project reported	174	81.3
2) No projects or programs	36	16.8
8) Don't know	3	1.4
9) Refused	1	0.5
Missing	47
TOTAL	214	100.0

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66) Was the third largest project funded and staffed completely by your congregation or in collaboration with other groups or organizations? (PROJ4B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completely by congregation	57	32.0
2) In collaboration with others	118	66.3
8) Don't know	2	1.1
9) Refused	1	0.6
Missing	83
TOTAL	178	100.0

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67) As you might know, financial support from the government is available for church-sponsored social service programs. Would you consider applying for government grants to support any of your church's current social service programs? (GOV1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	131	50.4
2) No	122	46.9
7) Already have applied	6	2.3
9) Refused	1	0.4
Missing	1
TOTAL	260	100.0

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68) Please tell me if any of the following reasons reflects why you would not apply for government grants to support any of your current social service programs. - Would you not apply because your church philosophy is opposed to accepting money from governmental entities? (GOV2A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	58	47.5
2) No	64	52.5
Missing	139
TOTAL	122	100.0

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69) Please tell me if any of the following reasons reflects why you would not apply for government grants to support any of your current social service programs. - Would you not apply because your church does not need financial assistance from governmental sources? (GOV2B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	63	51.6
2) No	59	48.4
Missing	139
TOTAL	122	100.0

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70) Please tell me if any of the following reasons reflects why you would not apply for government grants to support any of your current social service programs. - Would you not apply because you don't have time and resources necessary to apply for government grants? (GOV2C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	38	31.1
2) No	83	68.0
8) Don't know	1	0.8
Missing	139
TOTAL	122	100.0

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71) Please tell me if any of the following reasons reflects why you would not apply for government grants to support any of your current social service programs. - Would you not apply because your church does not provide social service programs that would be applicable to government grants? (GOV2D)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	58	47.5
2) No	59	48.4
8) Don't know	3	2.5
9) Refused	2	1.6
Missing	139
TOTAL	122	100.0

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72) Please tell me if any of the following reasons reflects why you would not apply for government grants to support any of your current social service programs. - Would you not apply because of other reasons? (GOV2E)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	47	38.5
2) No	75	61.5
Missing	139
TOTAL	122	100.0

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73) Would you consider applying for government grants to support any of your church's potential social service programs? (GOV3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	180	69.5
2) No	76	29.3
7) Already have applied	1	0.4
8) Don't know	2	0.8
Missing	2
TOTAL	259	100.0

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74) Please tell me if any of the following reasons reflect why you would not apply for government grants to support any of your potential social service programs your church might be considering. - Would you not apply because your church philosophy is opposed to accepting money from governmental entities? (GOV4A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	50	66.7
2) No	25	33.3
Missing	186
TOTAL	75	100.0

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75) Please tell me if any of the following reasons reflects why you would not apply for government grants to support any of your potential social service programs your church might be considering. - Would you not apply because your church does not need financial assistance from governmental sources? (GOV4B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	38	50.7
2) No	37	49.3
Missing	186
TOTAL	75	100.0

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76) Please tell me if any of the following reasons reflects why you would not apply for government grants to support any of your potential social service programs your church might be considering. - Would you not apply because you don't have the time and resources necessary to apply for government grants? (GOV4C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	22	29.3
2) No	53	70.7
Missing	186
TOTAL	75	100.0

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77) Please tell me if any of the following reasons reflects why you would not apply for government grants to support any of your potential social service programs your church might be considering. - Would you not apply because your church does not provide social service programs that would be applicable to government grants? (GOV4D)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	27	36.0
2) No	47	62.7
9) Refused	1	1.3
Missing	186
TOTAL	75	100.0

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78) Please tell me if any of the following reasons reflects why you would not apply for government grants to support any of your potential social service programs your church might be considering. - Would you not apply because of other reasons? (GOV4E)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	23	30.7
2) No	52	69.3
Missing	186
TOTAL	75	100.0

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79) For the current fiscal year, what would you estimate to be the total amount of all budgets for your congregation? (BUDGET1)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	258	942827	2355224

80) About what percent of money in all your budgets comes through congregational support, such as tithing, contributions, donations and gifts? (BUDGET2)

	TOTAL	%
5)	1	0.4
19)	1	0.4
20)	4	1.6
30)	1	0.4
33)	3	1.2
35)	1	0.4
40)	4	1.6
50)	12	4.7
55)	1	0.4
60)	3	1.2
65)	3	1.2
67)	1	0.4
70)	3	1.2
75)	16	6.2
80)	12	4.7
85)	9	3.5
90)	16	6.2
95)	10	3.9
96)	1	0.4
97)	4	1.6
98)	8	3.1
99)	7	2.7
100)	135	52.5
999)	1	0.4
Missing	4
TOTAL	257	100.0

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81) Next, please tell me if your congregation or its programs are receiving funding from any of the following sources. - Is your congregation or its programs receiving any funding from fundraising efforts? (FUNDA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	121	47.1
2) No	134	52.1
8) Don't know	1	0.4
9) Refused	1	0.4
Missing	4
TOTAL	257	100.0

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82) Next please tell me if your congregation or its programs are receiving funding from any of the following sources. - Is your congregation or its programs receiving any funding from space rental? (FUNDB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	89	34.8
2) No	166	64.8
9) Refused	1	0.4
Missing	5
TOTAL	256	100.0

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83) Next please tell me if your congregation or its programs are receiving funding from any of the following sources. - Is your congregation or its programs receiving any funding from grant programs? (FUNDC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	61	23.8
2) No	194	75.8
9) Refused	1	0.4
Missing	5
TOTAL	256	100.0

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84) Next please tell me if your congregation or its programs are receiving funding from any of the following sources. - Is your congregation or its programs receiving any funding from government funds? (FUNDD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	30	11.7
2) No	225	87.9
9) Refused	1	0.4
Missing	5
TOTAL	256	100.0

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85) Next please tell me if your congregation or its programs are receiving funding from any of the following sources. - Is your congregation or its programs receiving any funding from any other sources? (FUNDE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	77	30.1
2) No	177	69.1
8) Don't know	1	0.4
9) Refused	1	0.4
Missing	5
TOTAL	256	100.0

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86) Is anyone on your staff specifically designated to spend at least half of his or her work time in community outreach or ministry? (COMMOUT1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	78	30.6
2) No	177	69.4
Missing	6
TOTAL	255	100.0

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87) Is the person on your staff specifically designated to spend at least half of his or her work time in community outreach or ministry paid? (COMMOUT2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	52	66.7
2) No	26	33.3
Missing	183