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Presbyterian Panel Study, August 2000 --Ministry to Families and Same-Sex Issues in the PC(USA), Clergy

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1) Panel Identification Number (NEWCODE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	983	60767.59	432

2) In general, how good a job does your congregation do in ministering to the needs and concerns of families? (JOBMINIS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent	67	6.9
2) Very good	287	29.6
3) Good	395	40.8
4) Fair	183	18.9
5) Poor	29	3.0
6) Not sure	8	0.8
Missing	14
TOTAL	969	100.0

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3) Does your congregation have a committee whose primary responsibilities are for family ministries? (FAMCOMM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	251	25.9
2) No	682	70.4
3) Don't know	36	3.7
Missing	14
TOTAL	969	100.0

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4) Does your congregation have a pastor or other staff member whose responsibilities explicitly include family ministries? (FAMPAST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	372	38.7
2) No	566	58.9
3) Don't know	23	2.4
Missing	22
TOTAL	961	100.0

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5) Which statement below comes closest to your opinion of how your congregation ministers to families? (OPNMINIS)

	TOTAL	%
1) My congregation ministers to families mostly "unconsciously" as a byproduct of supporting individuals.	486	50.1
2) My congregation ministers to families because of a conscious effort to do so.	449	46.3
3) Not sure	35	3.6
Missing	13
TOTAL	970	100.0

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6) How much stress have you or your family experienced in the last year? (FSTRESS1)

	TOTAL	%
1) A very great deal	181	18.6
2) Quite a bit	282	29.0
3) A moderate amount	322	33.2
4) Some	107	11.0
5) A little	54	5.6
6) Hardly any	23	2.4
7) None at all	2	0.2
Missing	12
TOTAL	971	100.0

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7) How much support did your congregation provide to help you cope with the stress? (FSTRESS2)

	TOTAL	%
1) A very great deal	81	8.5
2) Quite a bit	262	27.5
3) A moderate amount	226	23.8
4) Some	188	19.8
5) A little	91	9.6
6) Hardly any	71	7.5
7) None at all	32	3.4
Missing	32
TOTAL	951	100.0

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8) How much of the stress families experience today do you believe is caused by too much to do and not enough time? (STR2MUCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot	680	70.5
2) Some	240	24.9
3) A little	36	3.7
4) None	8	0.8
Missing	19
TOTAL	964	100.0

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9) How much of the stress families experience today do you believe is caused by work shifts that conflict with home life? (STRWORK)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot	289	30.0
2) Some	514	53.4
3) A little	137	14.2
4) None	22	2.3
Missing	21
TOTAL	962	100.0

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10) How much of the stress families experience today do you believe is caused by long work hours? (STRHOURS)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot	435	45.1
2) Some	448	46.4
3) A little	71	7.4
4) None	11	1.1
Missing	18
TOTAL	965	100.0

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11) How much of the stress families experience today do you believe is caused by business travel? (STRTRAVL)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot	150	15.7
2) Some	490	51.4
3) A little	263	27.6
4) None	51	5.3
Missing	29
TOTAL	954	100.0

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12) How much of the stress families experience today do you believe is caused by economic hardships? (STRMONEY)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot	264	27.5
2) Some	413	43.0
3) A little	237	24.7
4) None	47	4.9
Missing	22
TOTAL	961	100.0

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13) How much of the stress families experience today do you believe is caused by child care needs? (STRCARE)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot	278	28.9
2) Some	510	53.0
3) A little	129	13.4
4) None	46	4.8
Missing	20
TOTAL	963	100.0

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14) How much of the stress families experience today do you believe is caused by sports and extracurricular activities for children? (STRACT)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot	365	38.1
2) Some	402	42.0
3) A little	146	15.3
4) None	44	4.6
Missing	26
TOTAL	957	100.0

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15) How much of the stress families experience today do you believe is caused by extramarital affairs? (STRAFAIR)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot	94	9.9
2) Some	350	37.0
3) A little	401	42.4
4) None	100	10.6
Missing	38
TOTAL	945	100.0

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16) How much of the stress families experience today do you believe is caused by family members suffering from long-term illness or disability? (STRILL)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot	221	23.0
2) Some	457	47.6
3) A little	242	25.2
4) None	40	4.2
Missing	23
TOTAL	960	100.0

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17) How much of the stress families experience today do you believe is caused by adult children caring for their parents? (STRPARNT)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot	214	22.2
2) Some	525	54.5
3) A little	188	19.5
4) None	36	3.7
Missing	20
TOTAL	963	100.0

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18) Indicate whether or not your congregation has each ministry, program, and facility: Pre-marital counseling. (MINPREMA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, and I've participated	621	64.8
2) Yes, but I've not participated	273	28.5
3) No	52	5.4
4) Don't know	13	1.4
Missing	24
TOTAL	959	100.0

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19) Indicate whether or not your congregation has each ministry, program, and facility: Marital counseling or support groups for married couples. (MINMARID)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, and I've participated	341	35.7
2) Yes, but I've not participated	227	23.8
3) No	370	38.7
4) Don't know	17	1.8
Missing	28
TOTAL	955	100.0

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20) Indicate whether or not your congregation has each ministry, program, and facility: Marriage enrichment events or retreats. (MINEVNTS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, and I've participated	189	19.9
2) Yes, but I've not participated	159	16.7
3) No	589	61.9
4) Don't know	14	1.5
Missing	32
TOTAL	951	100.0

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21) Indicate whether or not your congregation has each ministry, program, and facility: Retreats for families (intergenerational). (MINRETRT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, and I've participated	330	34.5
2) Yes, but I've not participated	136	14.2
3) No	481	50.3
4) Don't know	10	1.0
Missing	26
TOTAL	957	100.0

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22) Indicate whether or not your congregation has each ministry, program, and facility: Intergenerational Vacation Church (or Bible) School. (MINSCHOL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, and I've participated	376	39.2
2) Yes, but I've not participated	95	9.9
3) No	480	50.1
4) Don't know	8	0.8
Missing	24
TOTAL	959	100.0

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23) Indicate whether or not your congregation has each ministry, program, and facility: Other intentionally-intergenerational events. (MINOTINT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, and I've participated	673	70.6
2) Yes, but I've not participated	102	10.7
3) No	160	16.8
4) Don't know	18	1.9
Missing	30
TOTAL	953	100.0

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24) Indicate whether or not your congregation has each ministry, program, and facility: Daycare or after-school programs for children. (MINDCARE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, and I've participated	181	18.8
2) Yes, but I've not participated	230	23.9
3) No	542	56.4
4) Don't know	8	0.8
Missing	22
TOTAL	961	100.0

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25) Indicate whether or not your congregation has each ministry, program, and facility: Adult daycare program. (MINACARE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, and I've participated	28	2.9
2) Yes, but I've not participated	49	5.1
3) No	870	90.6
4) Don't know	13	1.4
Missing	23
TOTAL	960	100.0

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26) Indicate whether or not your congregation has each ministry, program, and facility: Ministry for elderly/homebound/nursing home. (MINELDER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, and I've participated	555	57.9
2) Yes, but I've not participated	185	19.3
3) No	207	21.6
4) Don't know	12	1.3
Missing	24
TOTAL	959	100.0

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27) Indicate whether or not your congregation has each ministry, program, and facility: Singles ministry (young or old). (MINSINGL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, and I've participated	131	13.7
2) Yes, but I've not participated	191	19.9
3) No	620	64.7
4) Don't know	17	1.8
Missing	24
TOTAL	959	100.0

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28) Indicate whether or not your congregation has each ministry, program, and facility: Ministry for victims of domestic violence. (MINVICT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, and I've participated	58	6.0
2) Yes, but I've not participated	102	10.6
3) No	778	80.8
4) Don't know	25	2.6
Missing	20
TOTAL	963	100.0

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29) Indicate whether or not your congregation has each ministry, program, and facility: Ministry for perpetrators of domestic violence. (MINPERP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, and I've participated	27	2.8
2) Yes, but I've not participated	38	4.0
3) No	864	89.9
4) Don't know	32	3.3
Missing	22
TOTAL	961	100.0

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30) Indicate whether or not your congregation has each ministry, program, and facility: Outreach to refugee or immigrant families. (MINREF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, and I've participated	180	18.7
2) Yes, but I've not participated	139	14.4
3) No	619	64.3
4) Don't know	24	2.5
Missing	21
TOTAL	962	100.0

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31) Indicate whether or not your congregation has each ministry, program, and facility: Mission opportunities families can participate in together. (MINFMISS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, and I've participated	474	49.4
2) Yes, but I've not participated	209	21.8
3) No	263	27.4
4) Don't know	14	1.5
Missing	23
TOTAL	960	100.0

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32) Indicate whether or not your congregation has each ministry, program, and facility: Adult classes that focus on parenting or other family issues. (MINACLSS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, and I've participated	394	41.0
2) Yes, but I've not participated	232	24.2
3) No	317	33.0
4) Don't know	17	1.8
Missing	23
TOTAL	960	100.0

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33) Indicate whether or not your congregation has each ministry, program, and facility: Other small groups or support groups addressing other family issues. (MINFOTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, and I've participated	311	32.6
2) Yes, but I've not participated	242	25.4
3) No	375	39.3
4) Don't know	26	2.7
Missing	29
TOTAL	954	100.0

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34) Indicate whether or not your congregation has each ministry, program, and facility: Support for interfaith couples. (MININTRF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, and I've participated	82	8.6
2) Yes, but I've not participated	61	6.4
3) No	782	81.9
4) Don't know	30	3.1
Missing	28
TOTAL	955	100.0

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35) Indicate whether or not your congregation has each ministry, program, and facility: Support for inter-racial or inter-ethnic couples. (MININTRR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, and I've participated	88	9.2
2) Yes, but I've not participated	70	7.3
3) No	778	81.1
4) Don't know	23	2.4
Missing	24
TOTAL	959	100.0

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36) Indicate whether or not your congregation has each ministry, program, and facility: Help on spiritual formation. (MINSPFRM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, and I've participated	579	60.2
2) Yes, but I've not participated	172	17.9
3) No	195	20.3
4) Don't know	15	1.6
Missing	22
TOTAL	961	100.0

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37) Indicate whether or not your congregation has each ministry, program, and facility: Help on balancing family and work. (MINBLNCE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, and I've participated	237	24.6
2) Yes, but I've not participated	145	15.1
3) No	545	56.7
4) Don't know	35	3.6
Missing	21
TOTAL	962	100.0

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38) Indicate whether or not your congregation has each ministry, program, and facility: Help on living within a budget. (MINBDGET)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, and I've participated	128	13.3
2) Yes, but I've not participated	125	13.0
3) No	674	70.1
4) Don't know	35	3.6
Missing	21
TOTAL	962	100.0

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39) Indicate whether or not your congregation has each ministry, program, and facility: Help with coping with conflict among family members. (MINCFLCT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, and I've participated	247	25.7
2) Yes, but I've not participated	180	18.8
3) No	504	52.5
4) Don't know	29	3.0
Missing	23
TOTAL	960	100.0

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40) Indicate whether or not your congregation has each ministry, program, and facility: Support for families facing divorce/divorce recovery group. (MINDVRCE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, and I've participated	183	19.1
2) Yes, but I've not participated	187	19.5
3) No	564	58.8
4) Don't know	26	2.7
Missing	23
TOTAL	960	100.0

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41) Indicate whether or not your congregation has each ministry, program, and facility: Support for single-father families. (MINSFATH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, and I've participated	61	6.4
2) Yes, but I've not participated	70	7.3
3) No	796	82.9
4) Don't know	33	3.4
Missing	23
TOTAL	960	100.0

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42) Indicate whether or not your congregation has each ministry, program, and facility: Support for foster and adoptive parents. (MINFSTER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, and I've participated	71	7.4
2) Yes, but I've not participated	94	9.8
3) No	761	79.1
4) Don't know	36	3.7
Missing	21
TOTAL	962	100.0

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43) Indicate whether or not your congregation has each ministry, program, and facility: Support for blended families. (MINBLNDD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, and I've participated	98	10.2
2) Yes, but I've not participated	115	11.9
3) No	710	73.7
4) Don't know	40	4.2
Missing	20
TOTAL	963	100.0

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44) Indicate whether or not your congregation has each ministry, program, and facility: Classes/education on human sexuality. (MINSEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, and I've participated	217	22.6
2) Yes, but I've not participated	185	19.2
3) No	523	54.4
4) Don't know	37	3.8
Missing	21
TOTAL	962	100.0

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45) Indicate whether or not your congregation has each ministry, program, and facility: Family life center. (MINLIFE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, and I've participated	57	5.9
2) Yes, but I've not participated	31	3.2
3) No	859	89.6
4) Don't know	12	1.3
Missing	24
TOTAL	959	100.0

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46) Indicate whether or not your congregation has each ministry, program, and facility: Gymnasium. (MINGYM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, and I've participated	120	12.5
2) Yes, but I've not participated	53	5.5
3) No	785	81.8
4) Don't know	2	0.2
Missing	23
TOTAL	960	100.0

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47) Indicate whether or not your congregation has each ministry, program, and facility: Sports programs for singles and families. (MINSPRTS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, and I've participated	146	15.2
2) Yes, but I've not participated	138	14.3
3) No	662	68.8
4) Don't know	16	1.7
Missing	21
TOTAL	962	100.0

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48) Indicate whether or not your congregation has each ministry, program, and facility: Support for single-mother families. (MINSMOMS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, and I've participated	88	9.2
2) Yes, but I've not participated	141	14.7
3) No	695	72.3
4) Don't know	37	3.9
Missing	22
TOTAL	961	100.0

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49) Indicate whether or not your congregation has each ministry, program, and facility: Ministry to caregivers. (MINCGVRS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, and I've participated	202	21.2
2) Yes, but I've not participated	162	17.0
3) No	568	59.5
4) Don't know	23	2.4
Missing	28
TOTAL	955	100.0

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50) Indicate whether or not your congregation has each ministry, program, and facility: Support for adults caring for both their children and their parents ("sandwich generation"). (MINSAND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, and I've participated	115	12.0
2) Yes, but I've not participated	122	12.7
3) No	691	72.2
4) Don't know	29	3.0
Missing	26
TOTAL	957	100.0

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51) Indicate whether or not your congregation has each ministry, program, and facility: Support for grandparents raising grandchildren. (MINGPARS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, and I've participated	68	7.1
2) Yes, but I've not participated	72	7.5
3) No	783	81.7
4) Don't know	35	3.7
Missing	25
TOTAL	958	100.0

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52) Indicate whether or not your congregation has each ministry, program, and facility: Other family ministries. (MINOTHER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, and I've participated	48	10.7
2) Yes, but I've not participated	24	5.3
3) No	321	71.3
4) Don't know	57	12.7
Missing	533
TOTAL	450	100.0

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53) Of the ministries listed above that are not offered by your congregation, list up to three that you would especially like you congregation to begin to offer. Number one. (MINWANT1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Pre-marital counseling	5	0.6
2) Marital counseling or support groups for married couples	18	2.3
3) Marriage enrichment events or retreats	72	9.3
4) Retreats for families (intergenerational)	58	7.5
5) Intergenerational Vacation Church (or Bible) School	25	3.2
6) Other intentionally-intergenerational events	5	0.6
7) Daycare or after-school programs for children	37	4.8
8) Adult daycare program	17	2.2
9) Ministry for elderly/homebound/nursing home	7	0.9
10) Singles ministry (young or old)	31	4.0
11) Ministry for victims of domestic violence	14	1.8
13) Outreach to refugee or immigrant families	10	1.3
14) Mission opportunities families can participate in together	16	2.1
15) Adult classes that focus on parenting or other family issues	16	2.1
16) Other small groups or support groups addressing other family issues	7	0.9
17) Support for interfaith couples	3	0.4
18) Support for inter-racial or inter-ethnic couples	4	0.5
19) Help on spiritual formation	18	2.3
20) Help on balancing family and work	17	2.2
21) Help on living within a budget	8	1.0
22) Help on coping with conflict among family members	8	1.0
23) Support for families facing divorce/divorce recovery group	27	3.5
24) Support for single-father families	8	1.0
25) Support for foster and adoptive families	36	4.7
26) Support for blended families	49	6.4
27) Classes/education on human sexuality	37	4.8
28) Family life center	64	8.3
29) Gymnasium	13	1.7
30) Sports programs for singles and families	13	1.7
31) Support for single-mother families	35	4.5
32) Ministry to caregivers	40	5.2
33) Support for adults caring for both their children and their parents ("sandwich generation")	41	5.3
34) Support for grandparents raising grandchildren	12	1.6
Missing	212
TOTAL	771	100.0

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54) Of the ministries listed above that are not offered by your congregation, list up to three that you would especially like you congregation to begin to offer. Number two. (MINWANT2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Pre-marital counseling	1	0.1
2) Marital counseling or support groups for married couples	5	0.7
3) Marriage enrichment events or retreats	18	2.4
4) Retreats for families (intergenerational)	28	3.8
5) Intergenerational Vacation Church (or Bible) School	8	1.1
6) Other intentionally-intergenerational events	7	0.9
7) Daycare or after-school programs for children	29	3.9
8) Adult daycare program	19	2.6
9) Ministry for elderly/homebound/nursing home	11	1.5
10) Singles ministry (young or old)	42	5.7
11) Ministry for victims of domestic violence	10	1.4
12) Ministry for perpetrators of domestic violence	6	0.8
13) Outreach to refugee or immigrant families	10	1.4
14) Mission opportunities families can participate in together	28	3.8
15) Adult classes that focus on parenting or other family issues	30	4.1
16) Other small groups or support groups addressing other family issues	18	2.4
17) Support for interfaith couples	6	0.8
18) Support for inter-racial or inter-ethnic couples	6	0.8
19) Help on spiritual formation	22	3.0
20) Help on balancing family and work	22	3.0
21) Help on living within a budget	14	1.9
22) Help on coping with conflict among family members	25	3.4
23) Support for families facing divorce/divorce recovery group	24	3.3
24) Support for single-father families	9	1.2
25) Support for foster and adoptive families	18	2.4
26) Support for blended families	43	5.8
27) Classes/education on human sexuality	24	3.3
28) Family life center	43	5.8
29) Gymnasium	22	3.0
30) Sports programs for singles and families	24	3.3
31) Support for single-mother families	40	5.4
32) Ministry to caregivers	45	6.1
33) Support for adults caring for both their children and their parents ("sandwich generation")	59	8.0
34) Support for grandparents raising grandchildren	20	2.7
35) Other family ministries (specify)	1	0.1
Missing	246
TOTAL	737	100.0

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55) Of the ministries listed above that are not offered by your congregation, list up to three that you would especially like you congregation to begin to offer. Number three. (MINWANT3)

	TOTAL	%
2) Marital counseling or support groups for married couples	7	1.1
3) Marriage enrichment events or retreats	17	2.6
4) Retreats for families (intergenerational)	17	2.6
5) Intergenerational Vacation Church (or Bible) School	7	1.1
6) Other intentionally-intergenerational events	8	1.2
7) Daycare or after-school programs for children	14	2.1
8) Adult daycare program	14	2.1
9) Ministry for elderly/homebound/nursing home	3	0.5
10) Singles ministry (young or old)	26	4.0
11) Ministry for victims of domestic violence	12	1.8
12) Ministry for perpetrators of domestic violence	2	0.3
13) Outreach to refugee or immigrant families	8	1.2
14) Mission opportunities families can participate in together	18	2.7
15) Adult classes that focus on parenting or other family issues	30	4.6
16) Other small groups or support groups addressing other family issues	17	2.6
17) Support for interfaith couples	7	1.1
18) Support for inter-racial or inter-ethnic couples	2	0.3
19) Help on spiritual formation	15	2.3
20) Help on balancing family and work	19	2.9
21) Help on living within a budget	17	2.6
22) Help on coping with conflict among family members	15	2.3
23) Support for families facing divorce/divorce recovery group	32	4.9
24) Support for single-father families	7	1.1
25) Support for foster and adoptive families	11	1.7
26) Support for blended families	38	5.8
27) Classes/education on human sexuality	13	2.0
28) Family life center	37	5.6
29) Gymnasium	20	3.0
30) Sports programs for singles and families	19	2.9
31) Support for single-mother families	45	6.8
32) Ministry to caregivers	53	8.1
33) Support for adults caring for both their children and their parents ("sandwich generation")	70	10.6
34) Support for grandparents raising grandchildren	28	4.3
35) Other family ministries (specify)	10	1.5
Missing	325
TOTAL	658	100.0

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56) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statement: My congregation does a good job ministering to singles. (JOBSINGL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	30	3.1
2) Agree	204	21.4
3) Uncertain	226	23.7
4) Disagree	441	46.3
5) Strongly disagree	52	5.5
Missing	30
TOTAL	953	100.0

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57) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statement: My congregation does a good job ministering to divorced persons. (JOBDVRCD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	40	4.2
2) Agree	336	35.2
3) Uncertain	254	26.6
4) Disagree	293	30.7
5) Strongly disagree	32	3.4
Missing	28
TOTAL	955	100.0

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58) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statement: My congregation does a good job ministering to blended/step-families. (JOBSTEPS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	39	4.1
2) Agree	298	31.3
3) Uncertain	305	32.0
4) Disagree	283	29.7
5) Strongly disagree	27	2.8
Missing	31
TOTAL	952	100.0

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59) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statement: My congregation does a good job supporting marriages. (JOBMARRG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	177	18.5
2) Agree	579	60.6
3) Uncertain	122	12.8
4) Disagree	67	7.0
5) Strongly disagree	10	1.0
Missing	28
TOTAL	955	100.0

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60) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statement: My congregation does a good job supporting parents. (JOBPARNT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	208	21.8
2) Agree	563	58.9
3) Uncertain	108	11.3
4) Disagree	70	7.3
5) Strongly disagree	7	0.7
Missing	27
TOTAL	956	100.0

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61) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statement: My congregation does a good job making worship family-inclusive. (JOBWRSHP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	347	36.2
2) Agree	443	46.2
3) Uncertain	83	8.7
4) Disagree	75	7.8
5) Strongly disagree	10	1.0
Missing	25
TOTAL	958	100.0

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62) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statement: My congregation does a good job making other activities family-inclusive. (JOBOTACT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	301	31.6
2) Agree	489	51.3
3) Uncertain	95	10.0
4) Disagree	59	6.2
5) Strongly disagree	9	0.9
Missing	30
TOTAL	953	100.0

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63) Are you familiar with the organization Presbyterian Mariners? (PRESMAR1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	736	76.0
2) No	233	24.0
Missing	14
TOTAL	969	100.0

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64) Have you ever been a member of a Presbyterian Mariners' group? (PRESMAR2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	148	15.3
2) No	818	84.7
Missing	17
TOTAL	966	100.0

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65) [ASK ONLY IF PRESMAR2=2 "NO"]Have you ever been interested in joining or invited to join a Mariners' group? (PRESMAR3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	109	16.1
2) No	568	83.9
Missing	306
TOTAL	677	100.0

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66) [ASK ONLY IF PRESMAR2=2 "NO"]Why didn't you join? : Couldn't afford it (PRESMAR4)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	977	99.4
1) Checked	6	0.6
TOTAL	983	100.0

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67) [ASK ONLY IF PRESMAR2=2 "NO"]Why didn't you join? : Too busy (PRESMAR5)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	917	93.3
1) Checked	66	6.7
TOTAL	983	100.0

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68) [ASK ONLY IF PRESMAR2=2 "NO"]Why didn't you join? : Just never got around to it (PRESMAR6)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	937	95.3
1) Checked	46	4.7
TOTAL	983	100.0

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69) [ASK ONLY IF PRESMAR2=2 "NO"]Why didn't you join? : Joined another type or parenting-support group (PRESMAR7)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	963	98.0
1) Checked	20	2.0
TOTAL	983	100.0

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70) [ASK ONLY IF PRESMAR2=2 "NO"]Why didn't you join? : No group in my congregation (PRESMAR8)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	733	74.6
1) Checked	250	25.4
TOTAL	983	100.0

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71) [ASK ONLY IF PRESMAR2=2 "NO"]Why didn't you join? : Other (specify) (PRESMAR9)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	889	90.4
1) Checked	94	9.6
TOTAL	983	100.0

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72) Does your congregation have a Presbyterian Mariners' group now or did it have one in the past? (PRSMAR10)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, now	74	7.7
2) No, but we had one in the past	158	16.5
3) No, and we've never had one to my knowledge	637	66.4
4) Don't know	91	9.5
Missing	23
TOTAL	960	100.0

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73) [ASK ONLY IF PRESMAR5=1 "YES, NOW" OR 2 "NO, BUT WE HAD ONE IN THE PAST"]How would you rate the effectiveness of the Presbyterian Mariners' group in your congregation? (PRSMAR11)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very effective	12	6.1
2) Effective	45	22.8
3) Not very effective	33	16.8
4) Not at all effective	22	11.2
5) Don't know	85	43.1
Missing	786
TOTAL	197	100.0

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74) [ASK ONLY IF PRESMAR5=1 "YES, NOW" OR 2 "NO, BUT WE HAD ONE IN THE PAST"]How would you describe the trend in the number of participants in the Mariners' group over the last five years? (PRSMAR12)

	TOTAL	%
1) Growing	11	6.4
2) Staying about the same	26	15.1
3) Declining	55	32.0
4) Don't know	80	46.5
Missing	811
TOTAL	172	100.0

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75) [ASK ONLY IF PRESMAR5=3 "NO, AND WE'VE NEVER HAD ONE TO MY KNOWLEDGE" OR 4 "DON'T KNOW"]Has the session or another part of the congregation considered forming a Presbyterian Mariners' group in the last five years? (PRSMAR13)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	26	3.0
2) No	707	81.1
3) Don't know	139	15.9
Missing	111
TOTAL	872	100.0

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76) Are you familiar with the family ministry web site (under "Family Ministry" at www.pcusa.org)? (FAMWEB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not familiar	854	89.3
2) Very helpful	14	1.5
3) Helpful	51	5.3
4) A little helpful	22	2.3
5) Not helpful	15	1.6
Missing	27
TOTAL	956	100.0

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77) Are you familiar with the Presbyterian Mariners' web site (www.undial.com/~mariners)? (FAMPRWEB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not familiar	884	93.4
2) Very helpful	1	0.1
3) Helpful	21	2.2
4) A little helpful	19	2.0
5) Not helpful	21	2.2
Missing	37
TOTAL	946	100.0

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78) Are you familiar with Presbyterian Mariners' workbooks on various family issues? (FAMWKBKS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not familiar	844	90.5
2) Very helpful	8	0.9
3) Helpful	34	3.6
4) A little helpful	31	3.3
5) Not helpful	16	1.7
Missing	50
TOTAL	933	100.0

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79) Are you familiar with Alert magazine for leaders and planners of the church's education program? (FAMALERT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not familiar	198	20.7
2) Very helpful	121	12.7
3) Helpful	352	36.9
4) A little helpful	228	23.9
5) Not helpful	56	5.9
Missing	28
TOTAL	955	100.0

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80) Are you familiar with the Family Ministry Packet including the Family Week Poster? (FAMMNPAC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not familiar	623	66.0
2) Very helpful	24	2.5
3) Helpful	117	12.4
4) A little helpful	124	13.1
5) Not helpful	56	5.9
Missing	39
TOTAL	944	100.0

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81) Are you familiar with the Family Ministry Journal published by Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary? (FAMFMJRN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not familiar	762	80.6
2) Very helpful	27	2.9
3) Helpful	71	7.5
4) A little helpful	62	6.6
5) Not helpful	23	2.4
Missing	38
TOTAL	945	100.0

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82) Are you familiar with the parenting resources included as part of the PC(U.S.A.) church school curriculum? (FAMPARNT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not familiar	574	60.4
2) Very helpful	65	6.8
3) Helpful	185	19.5
4) A little helpful	87	9.2
5) Not helpful	39	4.1
Missing	33
TOTAL	950	100.0

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83) Are you familiar with the PC(U.S.A.) resources on human sexuality? (FAMSEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not familiar	339	35.6
2) Very helpful	140	14.7
3) Helpful	228	23.9
4) A little helpful	118	12.4
5) Not helpful	127	13.3
Missing	31
TOTAL	952	100.0

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84) Are you familiar with the family ministry resources produced by other denominations? (FAMOTMIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not familiar	543	57.9
2) Very helpful	80	8.5
3) Helpful	203	21.6
4) A little helpful	97	10.3
5) Not helpful	15	1.6
Missing	45
TOTAL	938	100.0

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85) Are you familiar with the Parenting for Peace and Justice Network resources? (FAMPEACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not familiar	540	57.6
2) Very helpful	70	7.5
3) Helpful	155	16.5
4) A little helpful	97	10.4
5) Not helpful	75	8.0
Missing	46
TOTAL	937	100.0

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86) Are you familiar with the Religion, Culture, and Family Project book series? (FAMBOOKS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not familiar	801	86.5
2) Very helpful	13	1.4
3) Helpful	41	4.4
4) A little helpful	30	3.2
5) Not helpful	41	4.4
Missing	57
TOTAL	926	100.0

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87) Are you familiar with the Active Parenting publishers? (FAMPUBL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not familiar	628	67.3
2) Very helpful	92	9.9
3) Helpful	132	14.1
4) A little helpful	53	5.7
5) Not helpful	28	3.0
Missing	50
TOTAL	933	100.0

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88) Are you familiar with the intergenerational ministry resources? (FAMINTR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not familiar	586	63.1
2) Very helpful	56	6.0
3) Helpful	181	19.5
4) A little helpful	76	8.2
5) Not helpful	30	3.2
Missing	54
TOTAL	929	100.0

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89) Are there issues affecting families for which you have been unable to find resources? (OTHISSUE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	76	10.1
2) No	674	89.9
Missing	233
TOTAL	750	100.0

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90) Homosexuality should be considered an acceptable alternative lifestyle. (HOMOSEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	263	27.7
2) Agree	166	17.5
3) Uncertain	93	9.8
4) Disagree	98	10.3
5) Strongly disagree	329	34.7
Missing	34
TOTAL	949	100.0

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91) Gay partners who make a legal commitment to each other should be entitled to the same rights and benefits as couples in traditional marriages. (PARTNERS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	316	33.1
2) Agree	206	21.6
3) Uncertain	74	7.8
4) Disagree	101	10.6
5) Strongly disagree	257	26.9
Missing	29
TOTAL	954	100.0

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92) Presbyterian ministers should be prohibited from performing a ceremony that blesses the union between two people of the same sex. (HOMOBLES)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	363	37.9
2) Agree	73	7.6
3) Uncertain	62	6.5
4) Disagree	137	14.3
5) Strongly disagree	322	33.6
Missing	26
TOTAL	957	100.0

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93) It is okay for two people of the same sex to hold a union ceremony in a Presbyterian church. (CEREOKAY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	266	28.0
2) Agree	132	13.9
3) Uncertain	92	9.7
4) Disagree	94	9.9
5) Strongly disagree	367	38.6
Missing	32
TOTAL	951	100.0

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94) Sample (SAMPLE)

	TOTAL	%
3) Pastors	776	78.9
4) Spec clergy	207	21.1
TOTAL	983	100.0

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95) Survey Form (SURVEY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Paper	907	92.3
2) Web	76	7.7
TOTAL	983	100.0

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96) When were you ordained as a minister of the Word and Sacrament? (WHENORD)

	TOTAL	%
48)	1	0.1
52)	1	0.1
53)	3	0.3
55)	3	0.3
56)	1	0.1
57)	5	0.5
58)	3	0.3
59)	9	0.9
60)	14	1.4
61)	15	1.5
62)	18	1.9
63)	20	2.1
64)	20	2.1
65)	14	1.4
66)	15	1.5
67)	26	2.7
68)	15	1.5
69)	16	1.6
70)	13	1.3
71)	20	2.1
72)	36	3.7
73)	17	1.8
74)	20	2.1
75)	29	3.0
76)	24	2.5
77)	23	2.4
78)	25	2.6
79)	39	4.0
80)	41	4.2
81)	29	3.0
82)	27	2.8
83)	28	2.9
84)	30	3.1
85)	24	2.5
86)	29	3.0
87)	35	3.6
88)	23	2.4
89)	27	2.8
90)	19	2.0
91)	23	2.4
92)	29	3.0
93)	25	2.6
94)	33	3.4
95)	25	2.6
96)	31	3.2
97)	23	2.4
98)	23	2.4
99)	2	0.2
Missing	12
TOTAL	971	100.0

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97) If you were ordained by a denomination other than the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) or one of its predecessor denominations, name that body. (DENOMORD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Baptist	17	15.9
2) Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)	3	2.8
4) Lutheran	1	0.9
5) Methodist	5	4.7
6) Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), PCUS, UPCUSA, or UPCNA	54	50.5
7) Other Presbyterian	3	2.8
8) Reformed	5	4.7
10) UCC (United Churches of Christ/Congregational)	4	3.7
12) Other	2	1.9
70) Other	9	8.4
73) Canadian Presbyterian	1	0.9
74) UPC	2	1.9
99) Other	1	0.9
Missing	876
TOTAL	107	100.0

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98) Are you presently enrolled in a graduate school, seminary, or theological school? (Check the appropriate box) (ENRLPRES)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	82	8.6
2) No	873	91.4
Missing	28
TOTAL	955	100.0

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99) [IF YES TO ENRLPRES], degree: (ENRLDEGR)

	TOTAL	%
1) M.C.E./M.R.E.	2	2.7
3) Th.M./S.T.M.	1	1.4
4)