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Congregational Ministry, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, 1987

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1) Sequence number (SEQNO)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL1434717.486414
2) Lay respondent identification number (LAYID)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL722468.046284
3) Church work type (CWTYPE)
TOTAL%
0) Laity72450.5
1) Clergy33323.2
2) Teacher31622.0
3) Lay worker614.3
TOTAL1434100.0
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4) Church work status (CWTYPE and CWSTATUS combined from Panels 851 and 861) (Category labels are found in the attached summary document.) (CWSTATUS)
TOTAL%
1001) 22331.4
1002) 121.7
1003) 314.4
1006) 152.1
1007) 10.1
1011) 81.1
1012) 142.0
1013) 20.3
1014) 10.1
1022) 60.8
1032) 10.1
1033) 20.3
1061) 152.1
1072) 20.3
2001) 18926.6
2002) 324.5
2003) 517.2
2005) 243.4
2006) 131.8
2009) 71.0
3012) 111.5
3014) 101.4
3015) 365.1
3017) 40.6
Missing724 
TOTAL710100.0
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5) Church work identification number (CWNO)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL709790.817481
6) Church work identification block (combination of CWSTATUS and CWNO) (CWID)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL71016220071.3696399499
7) After reading the following statement, decide on the extent to which you agree or disagree with it - People are friendly to strangers and newcomers. (AGREE1)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree382.7
2) Somewhat disagree16811.7
3) Neither agree nor disagree1158.0
4) Somewhat agree74552.0
5) Strongly agree36625.5
9) No opinion10.1
Missing1 
TOTAL1433100.0
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8) After reading the following statement, decide on the extent to which you agree or disagree with it - People help each other in times of trouble. (AGREE2)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree171.2
2) Somewhat disagree725.0
3) Neither agree nor disagree1258.7
4) Somewhat agree73851.5
5) Strongly agree47232.9
9) No opinion90.6
Missing1 
TOTAL1433100.0
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9) After reading the following statement, decide on the extent to which you agree or disagree with it - The members have a voice in making important decisions. (AGREE3)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree382.7
2) Somewhat disagree1248.7
3) Neither agree nor disagree1399.7
4) Somewhat agree54438.0
5) Strongly agree57540.2
9) No opinion100.7
Missing4 
TOTAL1430100.0
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10) After reading the following statement, decide on the extent to which you agree or disagree with it - People feel free to disagree openly with each other on matters of policy. (AGREE4)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree604.2
2) Somewhat disagree20514.3
3) Neither agree nor disagree22515.7
4) Somewhat agree60442.2
5) Strongly agree31121.7
9) No opinion261.8
Missing3 
TOTAL1431100.0
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11) After reading the following statement, decide on the extent to which you agree or disagree with it - People share God's love in what they do for and with each other. (AGREE5)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree110.8
2) Somewhat disagree1218.5
3) Neither agree nor disagree20614.4
4) Somewhat agree73051.0
5) Strongly agree35724.9
9) No opinion60.4
Missing3 
TOTAL1431100.0
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12) After reading the following statement, decide on the extent to which you agree or disagree with it - There are cliques or exclusive groups which make one feel unwelcome. (AGREE6)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree24717.2
2) Somewhat disagree31822.2
3) Neither agree nor disagree28319.8
4) Somewhat agree40828.5
5) Strongly agree15610.9
9) No opinion201.4
Missing2 
TOTAL1432100.0
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13) After reading the following statement, decide on the extent to which you agree or disagree with it - People feel free to disagree openly with the pastor. (AGREE7)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree1087.6
2) Somewhat disagree27919.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree26018.2
4) Somewhat agree55338.8
5) Strongly agree18813.2
9) No opinion392.7
Missing7 
TOTAL1427100.0
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14) After reading the following statement, decide on the extent to which you agree or disagree with it - People are open to new experiences and ideas. (AGREE8)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree1077.5
2) Somewhat disagree34123.8
3) Neither agree nor disagree20614.4
4) Somewhat agree60542.2
5) Strongly agree16411.4
9) No opinion110.8
TOTAL1434100.0
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15) After reading the following statement, decide on the extent to which you agree or disagree with it - People care for one another in a way that is qualitatively better than I have experienced in other groups. (AGREE9)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree735.1
2) Somewhat disagree20214.1
3) Neither agree nor disagree38426.8
4) Somewhat agree48433.8
5) Strongly agree25417.7
9) No opinion352.4
Missing2 
TOTAL1432100.0
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16) After reading the following statement, decide on the extent to which you agree or disagree with it - The pastor dominates our congregational decisions. (AGREE10)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree30421.3
2) Somewhat disagree40328.2
3) Neither agree nor disagree27018.9
4) Somewhat agree29620.7
5) Strongly agree1289.0
9) No opinion261.8
Missing7 
TOTAL1427100.0
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17) After reading the following statement, decide on the extent to which you agree or disagree with it - People are relaxed and comfortable with each other. (AGREE11)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree201.4
2) Somewhat disagree15510.8
3) Neither agree nor disagree20414.3
4) Somewhat agree74452.1
5) Strongly agree30121.1
9) No opinion50.3
Missing5 
TOTAL1429100.0
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18) After reading the following statement, decide on the extent to which you agree or disagree with it - People speak about experiences of the continuing action or presence of God. (AGREE12)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree594.1
2) Somewhat disagree24517.2
3) Neither agree nor disagree33023.1
4) Somewhat agree61843.3
5) Strongly agree15610.9
9) No opinion191.3
Missing7 
TOTAL1427100.0
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19) After reading the following statement, decide on the extent to which you agree or disagree with it - People laugh and joke and have a good time even when engaged in serious business matters. (AGREE13)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree533.7
2) Somewhat disagree16511.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree24817.4
4) Somewhat agree63444.4
5) Strongly agree29520.7
9) No opinion322.2
Missing7 
TOTAL1427100.0
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20) After reading the following statement, decide on the extent to which you agree or disagree with it - Reaching out to unchurched people is a high priority. (AGREE14)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree17212.1
2) Somewhat disagree33423.4
3) Neither agree nor disagree28419.9
4) Somewhat agree42429.7
5) Strongly agree20514.4
9) No opinion80.6
Missing7 
TOTAL1427100.0
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21) After reading the following statement, decide on the extent to which you agree or disagree with it - The people who have joined have done so primarily because it is Missouri Synod. (AGREE15)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree18513.0
2) Somewhat disagree35624.9
3) Neither agree nor disagree34424.1
4) Somewhat agree33723.6
5) Strongly agree956.7
9) No opinion1117.8
Missing6 
TOTAL1428100.0
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22) After reading the following statement, decide on the extent to which you agree or disagree with it - The pastor is available whenever members need him. (AGREE16)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree392.7
2) Somewhat disagree1007.0
3) Neither agree nor disagree1047.3
4) Somewhat agree42729.9
5) Strongly agree74252.0
9) No opinion161.1
Missing6 
TOTAL1428100.0
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23) After reading the following statement, decide on the extent to which you agree or disagree with it - Helping people in need who are not members of the congregation is a high priority. (AGREE17)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree15510.8
2) Somewhat disagree31321.9
3) Neither agree nor disagree36725.7
4) Somewhat agree43830.7
5) Strongly agree1228.5
9) No opinion342.4
Missing5 
TOTAL1429100.0
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24) After reading the following statement, decide on the extent to which you agree or disagree with it - Our Christian beliefs and practices are typical of the majority of people in our community. (AGREE18)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree18713.1
2) Somewhat disagree37426.2
3) Neither agree nor disagree27018.9
4) Somewhat agree43630.5
5) Strongly agree1158.1
9) No opinion463.2
Missing6 
TOTAL1428100.0
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25) After reading the following statement, decide on the extent to which you agree or disagree with it - The educational program for children is a program of high priority. (AGREE19)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree402.8
2) Somewhat disagree1107.7
3) Neither agree nor disagree1409.8
4) Somewhat agree46832.8
5) Strongly agree65746.0
9) No opinion120.8
Missing7 
TOTAL1427100.0
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26) After reading the following statement, decide on the extent to which you agree or disagree with it - Members turn to each other for help as often as they turn to the pastor. (AGREE20)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree574.0
2) Somewhat disagree20214.2
3) Neither agree nor disagree31622.1
4) Somewhat agree57340.2
5) Strongly agree19413.6
9) No opinion856.0
Missing7 
TOTAL1427100.0
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27) How important should the following task be in your congregation - Providing worship that deepens members' understanding of the Bible, the Church, and the Christian tradition. (IMPORT1)
TOTAL%
2) Somewhat important473.3
3) Very important30421.2
4) Extremely important108175.5
Missing2 
TOTAL1432100.0
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28) How important should the following task be in your congregation - Providing worship that nurtures, uplifts, and strengthens individuals to carry on their daily lives. (IMPORT2)
TOTAL%
1) Little or no importance30.2
2) Somewhat important231.6
3) Very important24717.3
4) Extremely important115880.9
Missing3 
TOTAL1431100.0
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29) How important should the following task be in your congregation - Providing worship that challenges members to relate the Gospel to the issues and situations that confront them. (IMPORT3)
TOTAL%
1) Little or no importance110.8
2) Somewhat important845.9
3) Very important37426.1
4) Extremely important96267.2
Missing3 
TOTAL1431100.0
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30) How important should the following task be in your congregation - Providing worship that helps members share each other's faith, doubt, joy and sorrow. (IMPORT4)
TOTAL%
1) Little or no importance221.5
2) Somewhat important18012.6
3) Very important46332.4
4) Extremely important76553.5
Missing4 
TOTAL1430100.0
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31) How important should the following task be in your congregation - Providing worship that reaffirms the familiar traditions of your religious heritage, e.g., hymns, liturgy, sacraments, etc. (IMPORT5)
TOTAL%
1) Little or no importance282.0
2) Somewhat important33723.5
3) Very important47633.2
4) Extremely important59241.3
Missing1 
TOTAL1433100.0
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32) How satisfied are you with your congregation's current performance on the following task - Providing worship that deepens members' understanding of the Bible, the Church, and the Christian tradition. (SATISF1)
TOTAL%
1) Not at all satisfied594.1
2) Somewhat satisfied34924.4
3) Very satisfied57740.3
4) Extremely satisfied44531.1
Missing4 
TOTAL1430100.0
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33) How satisfied are you with your congregation's current performance on the following task - Providing worship that nurtures, uplifts, and strengthens individuals to carry on their daily lives. (SATISF2)
TOTAL%
1) Not at all satisfied795.5
2) Somewhat satisfied34924.5
3) Very satisfied58641.1
4) Extremely satisfied41328.9
Missing7 
TOTAL1427100.0
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34) How satisfied are you with your congregation's current performance on the following task - Providing worship that challenges members to relate the Gospel to the issues and situations that confront them. (SATISF3)
TOTAL%
1) Not at all satisfied926.4
2) Somewhat satisfied47833.4
3) Very satisfied55538.8
4) Extremely satisfied30621.4
Missing3 
TOTAL1431100.0
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35) How satisfied are you with your congregation's current performance on the following task - Providing worship that helps members share each other's faith, doubt, joy and sorrow. (SATISF4)
TOTAL%
1) Not at all satisfied1188.3
2) Somewhat satisfied53737.6
3) Very satisfied51335.9
4) Extremely satisfied25918.1
Missing7 
TOTAL1427100.0
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36) How satisfied are you with your congregation's current performance on the following task - Providing worship that reaffirms the familiar traditions of your religious heritage, e.g., hymns, liturgy, sacraments, etc. (SATISF5)
TOTAL%
1) Not at all satisfied694.8
2) Somewhat satisfied30921.6
3) Very satisfied62843.9
4) Extremely satisfied42529.7
Missing3 
TOTAL1431100.0
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37) How important should the following task be in your congregation - Providing worship that expresses the Gospel in contemporary language and forms. (IMPORT21)
TOTAL%
1) Little or no importance614.3
2) Somewhat important35024.7
3) Very important56439.8
4) Extremely important44131.1
Missing18 
TOTAL1416100.0
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38) How important should the following task be in your congregation - Providing worship that helps members express their joy and thanksgiving for God's gifts to them. (IMPORT22)
TOTAL%
1) Little or no importance80.6
2) Somewhat important966.8
3) Very important51336.1
4) Extremely important80456.6
Missing13 
TOTAL1421100.0
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39) How important should the following task be in your congregation - Encouraging members to view their daily life and work as a place for ministry. (IMPORT23)
TOTAL%
1) Little or no importance70.5
2) Somewhat important926.5
3) Very important45131.8
4) Extremely important86961.2
Missing15 
TOTAL1419100.0
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40) How important should the following task be in your congregation - Carrying out acts of charity to needy persons. (IMPORT24)
TOTAL%
1) Little or no importance110.8
2) Somewhat important15611.0
3) Very important60942.8
4) Extremely important64745.5
Missing11 
TOTAL1423100.0
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41) How important should the following task be in your congregation - Involvement in community issues. (IMPORT25)
TOTAL%
1) Little or no importance17912.6
2) Somewhat important62544.1
3) Very important44031.1
4) Extremely important17312.2
Missing17 
TOTAL1417100.0
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42) How important should the following task be in your congregation - Supporting the world mission of the Church through study and giving. (IMPORT26)
TOTAL%
1) Little or no importance181.3
2) Somewhat important17012.0
3) Very important60842.8
4) Extremely important62644.0
Missing12 
TOTAL1422100.0
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43) How important should the following task be in your congregation - Encouraging members to understand and act on the relationship of the Christian faith to social, political and economic issues. (IMPORT27)
TOTAL%
1) Little or no importance835.8
2) Somewhat important42229.7
3) Very important59642.0
4) Extremely important31822.4
Missing15 
TOTAL1419100.0
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44) How important should the following task be in your congregation - Sharing the Good News of the Gospel with the unchurched. (IMPORT28)
TOTAL%
1) Little or no importance161.1
2) Somewhat important674.7
3) Very important27119.1
4) Extremely important106775.1
Missing13 
TOTAL1421100.0
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45) How important should the following task be in your congregation - Providing for the guidance and growth of members' spiritual life. (IMPORT31)
TOTAL%
1) Little or no importance30.2
2) Somewhat important483.4
3) Very important30821.6
4) Extremely important106574.8
Missing10 
TOTAL1424100.0
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46) How important should the following task be in your congregation - Helping members develop practices of prayer and meditation. (IMPORT32)
TOTAL%
1) Little or no importance120.8
2) Somewhat important1268.8
3) Very important54338.1
4) Extremely important74352.2
Missing10 
TOTAL1424100.0
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47) How important should the following task be in your congregation - Helping members develop a stronger personal relationship with God. (IMPORT33)
TOTAL%
1) Little or no importance60.4
2) Somewhat important382.7
3) Very important32022.5
4) Extremely important105874.4
Missing12 
TOTAL1422100.0
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48) How important should the following task be in your congregation - Helping members to encounter God in serving persons. (IMPORT34)
TOTAL%
1) Little or no importance221.6
2) Somewhat important15611.1
3) Very important60442.9
4) Extremely important62644.5
Missing26 
TOTAL1408100.0
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49) How satisfied are you with your congregation's current performance on the following task - Providing worship that expresses the Gospel in contemporary language and forms. (SATISF21)
TOTAL%
1) Not at all satisfied916.4
2) Somewhat satisfied41529.4
3) Very satisfied62144.0
4) Extremely satisfied28520.2
Missing22 
TOTAL1412100.0
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50) How satisfied are you with your congregation's current performance on the following task - Providing worship that helps members express their joy and thanksgiving for God's gifts to them. (SATISF22)
TOTAL%
1) Not at all satisfied614.3
2) Somewhat satisfied36625.8
3) Very satisfied64545.5
4) Extremely satisfied34624.4
Missing16 
TOTAL1418100.0
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51) How satisfied are you with your congregation's current performance on the following task - Encouraging members to view their daily life and work as a place for ministry. (SATISF23)
TOTAL%
1) Not at all satisfied866.1
2) Somewhat satisfied49735.1
3) Very satisfied58741.5
4) Extremely satisfied24617.4
Missing18 
TOTAL1416100.0
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52) How satisfied are you with your congregation's current performance on the following task - Carrying out acts of charity to needy persons. (SATISF24)
TOTAL%
1) Not at all satisfied654.6
2) Somewhat satisfied43230.4
3) Very satisfied61943.6
4) Extremely satisfied30321.4
Missing15 
TOTAL1419100.0
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53) How satisfied are you with your congregation's current performance on the following task - Involvement in community issues. (SATISF25)
TOTAL%
1) Not at all satisfied19814.0
2) Somewhat satisfied59642.2
3) Very satisfied46733.1
4) Extremely satisfied15110.7
Missing22 
TOTAL1412100.0
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54) How satisfied are you with your congregation's current performance on the following task - Supporting the world mission of the Church through study and giving. (SATISF26)
TOTAL%
1) Not at all satisfied1057.4
2) Somewhat satisfied51836.5
3) Very satisfied57640.5
4) Extremely satisfied22215.6
Missing13 
TOTAL1421100.0
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55) How satisfied are you with your congregation's current performance on the following task - Encouraging members to understand and act on the relationship of the Christian faith to social, political and economic issues. (SATISF27)
TOTAL%
1) Not at all satisfied16511.7
2) Somewhat satisfied60943.0
3) Very satisfied51836.6
4) Extremely satisfied1248.8
Missing18 
TOTAL1416100.0
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56) How satisfied are you with your congregation's current performance on the following task - Sharing the Good News of the Gospel with the unchurched. (SATISF28)
TOTAL%
1) Not at all satisfied21515.2
2) Somewhat satisfied61743.5
3) Very satisfied44531.4
4) Extremely satisfied14210.0
Missing15 
TOTAL1419100.0
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57) How satisfied are you with your congregation's current performance on the following task - Providing for the guidance and growth of members' spiritual life. (SATISF31)
TOTAL%
1) Not at all satisfied835.8
2) Somewhat satisfied41529.2
3) Very satisfied60942.8
4) Extremely satisfied31522.2
Missing12 
TOTAL1422100.0
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58) How satisfied are you with your congregation's current performance on the following task - Helping members develop practices of prayer and meditation. (SATISF32)
TOTAL%
1) Not at all satisfied16111.3
2) Somewhat satisfied58941.4
3) Very satisfied51736.4
4) Extremely satisfied15410.8
Missing13 
TOTAL1421100.0
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59) How satisfied are you with your congregation's current performance on the following task - Helping members develop a stronger personal relationship with God. (SATISF33)
TOTAL%
1) Not at all satisfied946.6
2) Somewhat satisfied46032.4
3) Very satisfied62644.1
4) Extremely satisfied23816.8
Missing16 
TOTAL1418100.0
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60) How satisfied are you with your congregation's current performance on the following task - Helping members to encounter God in serving persons. (SATISF34)
TOTAL%
1) Not at all satisfied997.1
2) Somewhat satisfied60042.8
3) Very satisfied54538.8
4) Extremely satisfied15911.3
Missing31 
TOTAL1403100.0
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61) How important should the following task be in your congregation - Developing fellowship opportunities in which members can be with and get to know one another. (IMPORT41)
TOTAL%
1) Little or no importance110.8
2) Somewhat important18312.9
3) Very important71550.2
4) Extremely important51436.1
Missing11 
TOTAL1423100.0
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62) How important should the following task be in your congregation - Encouraging members to care for and support one another. (IMPORT42)
TOTAL%
1) Little or no importance60.4
2) Somewhat important1148.0
3) Very important63944.9
4) Extremely important66446.7
Missing11 
TOTAL1423100.0
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63) How important should the following task be in your congregation - Providing pastoral care and counseling to help members deal with their problems. (IMPORT43)
TOTAL%
1) Little or no importance100.7
2) Somewhat important725.0
3) Very important53337.4
4) Extremely important81156.9
Missing8 
TOTAL1426100.0
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64) How important should the following task be in your congregation - Providing a caring ministry to sick and shut-in persons. (IMPORT44)
TOTAL%
1) Little or no importance60.4
2) Somewhat important433.0
3) Very important45131.8
4) Extremely important92064.8
Missing14 
TOTAL1420100.0
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65) How important should the following task be in your congregation - Educating and challenging members to support the work of the Church. (IMPORT51)
TOTAL%
1) Little or no importance100.7
2) Somewhat important916.4
3) Very important56339.5
4) Extremely important76053.4
Missing10 
TOTAL1424100.0
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66) How important should the following task be in your congregation - Helping members understand and view their use of money, time and talents in all areas of their life as expressions of Christian stewardship. (IMPORT52)
TOTAL%
1) Little or no importance80.6
2) Somewhat important1278.9
3) Very important54138.0
4) Extremely important74752.5
Missing11 
TOTAL1423100.0
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67) How important should the following task be in your congregation - Helping members understand their Christian responsibility for the care, development and conservation of the earth's natural resources. (IMPORT53)
TOTAL%
1) Little or no importance976.8
2) Somewhat important48133.9
3) Very important55539.1
4) Extremely important28720.2
Missing14 
TOTAL1420100.0
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68) How important should the following task be in your congregation - Teaching children about the Bible, the church and the Christian tradition. (IMPORT61)
TOTAL%
1) Little or no importance10.1
2) Somewhat important251.8
3) Very important20614.5
4) Extremely important119183.7
Missing11 
TOTAL1423100.0
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69) How important should the following task be in your congregation - Providing education for youth that encourages an open search for a faith that makes sense of their lives. (IMPORT62)
TOTAL%
1) Little or no importance282.0
2) Somewhat important765.4
3) Very important36425.9
4) Extremely important93766.7
Missing29 
TOTAL1405100.0
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70) How important should the following task be in your congregation - Providing fellowship opportunities for youth to be together in a Christian context. (IMPORT63)
TOTAL%
1) Little or no importance80.6
2) Somewhat important684.8
3) Very important53637.6
4) Extremely important81457.1
Missing8 
TOTAL1426100.0
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71) How important should the following task be in your congregation - Providing educational events that allow children, youth and adults to share with each other in a common setting. (IMPORT64)
TOTAL%
1) Little or no importance332.3
2) Somewhat important27819.5
3) Very important60542.5
4) Extremely important50835.7
Missing10 
TOTAL1424100.0
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72) How satisfied are you with your congregation's current performance on the following task - Developing fellowship opportunities in which members can be with and get to know one another. (SATISF41)
TOTAL%
1) Not at all satisfied966.8
2) Somewhat satisfied44431.4
3) Very satisfied59141.8
4) Extremely satisfied28420.1
Missing19 
TOTAL1415100.0
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73) How satisfied are you with your congregation's current performance on the following task - Encouraging members to care for and support one another. (SATISF42)
TOTAL%
1) Not at all satisfied795.6
2) Somewhat satisfied51836.5
3) Very satisfied61743.5
4) Extremely satisfied20414.4
Missing16 
TOTAL1418100.0
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74) How satisfied are you with your congregation's current performance on the following task - Providing pastoral care and counseling to help members deal with their problems. (SATISF43)
TOTAL%
1) Not at all satisfied805.6
2) Somewhat satisfied36825.9
3) Very satisfied58541.2
4) Extremely satisfied38627.2
Missing15 
TOTAL1419100.0
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75) How satisfied are you with your congregation's current performance on the following task - Providing a caring ministry to sick and shut-in persons. (SATISF44)
TOTAL%
1) Not at all satisfied483.4
2) Somewhat satisfied28219.9
3) Very satisfied55038.9
4) Extremely satisfied53537.8
Missing19 
TOTAL1415100.0
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76) How satisfied are you with your congregation's current performance on the following task - Educating and challenging members to support the work of the Church. (SATISF51)
TOTAL%
1) Not at all satisfied1268.9
2) Somewhat satisfied52036.7
3) Very satisfied55038.8
4) Extremely satisfied22115.6
Missing17 
TOTAL1417100.0
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77) How satisfied are you with your congregation's current performance on the following task - Helping members understand and view their use of money, time and talents in all areas of their life as expressions of Christian stewardship. (SATISF52)
TOTAL%
1) Not at all satisfied1349.4
2) Somewhat satisfied53237.4
3) Very satisfied56439.7
4) Extremely satisfied19113.4
Missing13 
TOTAL1421100.0
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78) How satisfied are you with your congregation's current performance on the following task - Helping members understand their Christian responsibility for the care, development and conservation of the earth's natural resources. (SATISF53)
TOTAL%
1) Not at all satisfied24217.1
2) Somewhat satisfied65846.4
3) Very satisfied40728.7
4) Extremely satisfied1107.8
Missing17 
TOTAL1417100.0
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79) How satisfied are you with your congregation's current performance on the following task - Teaching children about the Bible, the church and the Christian tradition. (SATISF61)
TOTAL%
1) Not at all satisfied402.8
2) Somewhat satisfied21215.0
3) Very satisfied60042.3
4) Extremely satisfied56539.9
Missing17 
TOTAL1417100.0
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80) How satisfied are you with your congregation's current performance on the following task - Providing education for youth that encourages an open search for a faith that makes sense of their lives. (SATISF62)
TOTAL%
1) Not at all satisfied1369.7
2) Somewhat satisfied45832.8
3) Very satisfied50636.2
4) Extremely satisfied29821.3
Missing36 
TOTAL1398100.0
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81) How satisfied are you with your congregation's current performance on the following task - Providing fellowship opportunities for youth to be together in a Christian context. (SATISF63)
TOTAL%
1) Not at all satisfied1319.2
2) Somewhat satisfied42930.2
3) Very satisfied50335.4
4) Extremely satisfied35725.1
Missing14 
TOTAL1420100.0
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82) How satisfied are you with your congregation's current performance on the following task - Providing educational events that allow children, youth and adults to share with each other in a common setting. (SATISF64)
TOTAL%
1) Not at all satisfied24517.2
2) Somewhat satisfied59141.6
3) Very satisfied41729.3
4) Extremely satisfied16911.9
Missing12 
TOTAL1422100.0
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83) How important should the following task be in your congregation - Providing adult education that teaches about the Bible, the Church and the Christian tradition. (IMPORT65)
TOTAL%
1) Little or no importance30.2
2) Somewhat important402.8
3) Very important35625.0
4) Extremely important102672.0
Missing9 
TOTAL1425100.0
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84) How important should the following task be in your congregation - Providing adult education that deals with contemporary issues, topics and problems. (IMPORT66)
TOTAL%
1) Little or no importance513.6
2) Somewhat important24217.0
3) Very important61142.8
4) Extremely important52236.6
Missing8 
TOTAL1426100.0
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85) How satisfied are you with your congregation's current performance on the following task - Providing adult education that teaches about the Bible, the church and the Christian tradition. (SATISF65)
TOTAL%
1) Not at all satisfied594.1
2) Somewhat satisfied30121.1
3) Very satisfied58641.1
4) Extremely satisfied48133.7
Missing7 
TOTAL1427100.0
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86) How satisfied are you with your congregation's current performance on the following task - Providing adult education that deals with contemporary issues, topics and problems. (SATISF66)
TOTAL%
1) Not at all satisfied18212.8
2) Somewhat satisfied54137.9
3) Very satisfied47133.0
4) Extremely satisfied23316.3
Missing7 
TOTAL1427100.0
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87) How much do agree or disagree with the following statement describing your congregation - There's an ample opportunity for members to make known their concerns and hopes for the congregation to leaders and other members. (AGRCON1)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree402.8
2) Somewhat disagree16011.2
3) Neither agree nor disagree14310.0
4) Somewhat agree58440.8
5) Strongly agree48734.1
9) No opinion161.1
Missing4 
TOTAL1430100.0
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88) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement describing your congregation - Members are well informed about the activities taking place in the congregation. (AGRCON2)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree483.4
2) Somewhat disagree19713.8
3) Neither agree nor disagree15110.6
4) Somewhat agree55038.5
5) Strongly agree48033.6
9) No opinion10.1
Missing7 
TOTAL1427100.0
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89) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement describing your congregation - Members are well informed about what the various committees and groups in the congregation are doing. (AGRCON3)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree916.4
2) Somewhat disagree35825.1
3) Neither agree nor disagree26318.4
4) Somewhat agree49634.7
5) Strongly agree21815.3
9) No opinion20.1
Missing6 
TOTAL1428100.0
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90) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement describing your congregation - The community around the church is well informed about the activities taking place in the congregation. (AGRCON4)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree29120.4
2) Somewhat disagree47032.9
3) Neither agree nor disagree29920.9
4) Somewhat agree26718.7
5) Strongly agree634.4
9) No opinion382.7
Missing6 
TOTAL1428100.0
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91) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement describing your congregation - Members are well informed about the concerns, needs and activities of the neighborhood/community around the church. (AGRCON5)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree24016.8
2) Somewhat disagree47633.3
3) Neither agree nor disagree28820.1
4) Somewhat agree31622.1
5) Strongly agree715.0
9) No opinion402.8
Missing3 
TOTAL1431100.0
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92) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement describing your congregation - The congregation has a clear statement of goals. (AGRCON6)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree15811.1
2) Somewhat disagree25718.0
3) Neither agree nor disagree21314.9
4) Somewhat agree47433.2
5) Strongly agree30321.2
9) No opinion241.7
Missing5 
TOTAL1429100.0
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93) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement describing your congregation - The congregation has a plan for meeting its goals. (AGRCON7)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree17612.3
2) Somewhat disagree28019.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree25117.6
4) Somewhat agree45331.7
5) Strongly agree23816.7
9) No opinion292.0
Missing7 
TOTAL1427100.0
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94) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement describing your congregation - Study of the needs of the congregation is regularly undertaken as the basis for church planning. (AGRCON8)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree17011.9
2) Somewhat disagree29120.4
3) Neither agree nor disagree23516.4
4) Somewhat agree43930.7
5) Strongly agree25317.7
9) No opinion412.9
Missing5 
TOTAL1429100.0
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95) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement describing your congregation - Study of the needs of the community is regularly undertaken as the basis for church planning. (AGRCON9)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree38326.8
2) Somewhat disagree44831.3
3) Neither agree nor disagree29220.4
4) Somewhat agree19013.3
5) Strongly agree443.1
9) No opinion735.1
Missing4 
TOTAL1430100.0
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96) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement describing your congregation - Committee and group chairpersons regularly attempt to discover how members feel about the way their committee or group is functioning. (AGRCON10)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree27319.1
2) Somewhat disagree42329.7
3) Neither agree nor disagree31121.8
4) Somewhat agree30821.6
5) Strongly agree563.9
9) No opinion553.9
Missing8 
TOTAL1426100.0
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97) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement describing your congregation - There is a regular process for laypersons to give feedback to the pastor about his performance. (AGRCON11)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree33523.5
2) Somewhat disagree37726.4
3) Neither agree nor disagree30221.2
4) Somewhat agree24016.8
5) Strongly agree986.9
9) No opinion745.2
Missing8 
TOTAL1426100.0
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98) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement describing your congregation - Those who make important decisions about the life of our church consistently represent the thinking of the majority of members. (AGRCON12)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree1218.5
2) Somewhat disagree24917.4
3) Neither agree nor disagree29320.5
4) Somewhat agree56239.3
5) Strongly agree17011.9
9) No opinion342.4
Missing5 
TOTAL1429100.0
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99) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement describing your congregation - Important decisions about the life of the church are rarely made without being openly discussed and debated by a broad spectrum of church leaders and members. (AGRCON13)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree1067.4
2) Somewhat disagree22615.8
3) Neither agree nor disagree21014.7
4) Somewhat agree<