Presbyterian Panel Survey, November 2002 -- End -of-Life Issues, Clergy

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All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).

1) Panel Identification Number (NEWCODE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	787	60755.742	439

2) Do you think a person has the right to end his or her own life if this person has an incurable disease? (ENDLIFE1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	274	35.0
2) No	364	46.5
3) Not sure	145	18.5
Missing	4
TOTAL	783	100.0

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3) Do you think a person has the right to end his or her own life if this person has dishonored his or her family? (ENDLIFE2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	37	4.8
2) No	717	92.8
3) Not sure	19	2.5
Missing	14
TOTAL	773	100.0

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4) Do you think a person has the right to end his or her own life if this person has gone bankrupt? (ENDLIFE3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	37	4.8
2) No	724	93.7
3) Not sure	12	1.6
Missing	14
TOTAL	773	100.0

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5) Do you think a person has the right to end his or her own life if this person is tired of living and ready to die? (ENDLIFE4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	67	8.6
2) No	630	81.2
3) Not sure	79	10.2
Missing	11
TOTAL	776	100.0

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6) Do you think that the law should allow doctors to comply with the wishes of a dying patient in severe distress who asks to have his or her life ended, or not? (DRCOMPLY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	338	43.1
2) No	308	39.2
3) Not sure	139	17.7
Missing	2
TOTAL	785	100.0

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7) If a member of your family were terminally ill and wanted to die, would you be willing to help him/her? (HELPILL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	186	23.8
2) No	353	45.1
3) Not sure	243	31.1
Missing	5
TOTAL	782	100.0

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8) If you personally had a disease that could not be cured and were living in severe pain, would you consider committing suicide, or not? (CONSIDER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	250	31.9
2) No	283	36.1
3) Not sure	250	31.9
Missing	4
TOTAL	783	100.0

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9) In the past five year, have you experienced the death of a family member or close friend? (DEATHFAM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	641	81.9
2) No	142	18.1
Missing	4
TOTAL	783	100.0

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10) [ASK ONLY IF DEATHFAM=1 "YES"]Was the death the result of a terminal illness, such as cancer or AIDS? (AIDS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	426	67.1
2) No	209	32.9
Missing	152
TOTAL	635	100.0

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11) Most people think about death sometimes. Do you think about death very often, often, fairly often, fairly seldom, or very seldom? (THINKDTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	39	5.0
2) Often	109	13.9
3) Fairly often	247	31.4
4) Fairly seldom	280	35.6
5) Very seldom	111	14.1
Missing	1
TOTAL	786	100.0

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12) Are you afraid to die, or not? (AFRAID)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	64	8.2
2) No	620	79.1
3) Not sure	100	12.8
Missing	3
TOTAL	784	100.0

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13) Thinking about your own death, where do you think you are most likely to die? (DIEWHERE)

	TOTAL	%
1) In a hospital	124	15.8
2) In a nursing home	50	6.4
3) In a hospice	62	7.9
4) At home	208	26.5
5) Elsewhere (specify)	45	5.7
6) Not sure	297	37.8
Missing	1
TOTAL	786	100.0

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14) Here are some specific concerns people have about their own death. Please tell us to what extent you are fearful about the following regarding your own death? Dying in pain. (CONCRN1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very fearful	95	12.1
2) Somewhat fearful	413	52.6
3) Not very fearful	215	27.4
4) Not at all fearful	51	6.5
5) Not sure	11	1.4
Missing	2
TOTAL	785	100.0

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15) Here are some specific concerns people have about their own death. Please tell us to what extent you are fearful about the following regarding your own death? Dying alone. (CONCRN2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very fearful	52	6.6
2) Somewhat fearful	187	23.8
3) Not very fearful	336	42.7
4) Not at all fearful	203	25.8
5) Not sure	8	1.0
Missing	1
TOTAL	786	100.0

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16) Here are some specific concerns people have about their own death. Please tell us to what extent you are fearful about the following regarding your own death? Leaving your loved ones behind. (CONCRN3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very fearful	90	11.5
2) Somewhat fearful	319	40.8
3) Not very fearful	214	27.4
4) Not at all fearful	155	19.8
5) Not sure	3	0.4
Missing	6
TOTAL	781	100.0

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17) Here are some specific concerns people have about their own death. Please tell us to what extent you are fearful about the following regarding your own death? Not knowing what will happen to you after you die. (CONCRN4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very fearful	7	0.9
2) Somewhat fearful	31	4.0
3) Not very fearful	133	17.0
4) Not at all fearful	604	77.2
5) Not sure	7	0.9
Missing	5
TOTAL	782	100.0

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18) As you think about your own death, how important is each of the following considerations? Emotional matters: having someone who will listen. (IMPRT1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	410	52.6
2) Important	269	34.5
3) Somewhat important	76	9.8
4) Not important	24	3.1
Missing	8
TOTAL	779	100.0

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19) As you think about your own death, how important is each of the following considerations? Emotional matters: maintaining your dignity. (IMPRT2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	345	44.2
2) Important	329	42.1
3) Somewhat important	89	11.4
4) Not important	18	2.3
Missing	6
TOTAL	781	100.0

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20) As you think about your own death, how important is each of the following considerations? Emotional matters: maintaining a sense of humor. (IMPRT3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	364	46.6
2) Important	340	43.5
3) Somewhat important	64	8.2
4) Not important	13	1.7
Missing	6
TOTAL	781	100.0

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21) As you think about your own death, how important is each of the following considerations? Emotional matters: being mentally aware. (IMPRT4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	310	39.7
2) Important	331	42.4
3) Somewhat important	115	14.7
4) Not important	24	3.1
Missing	7
TOTAL	780	100.0

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22) As you think about your own death, how important is each of the following considerations? Emotional matters: having a chance to say goodbye to important people in your life. (IMPRT5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	472	60.4
2) Important	237	30.3
3) Somewhat important	63	8.1
4) Not important	10	1.3
Missing	5
TOTAL	782	100.0

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23) As you think about your own death, how important is each of the following considerations? Medical matters: knowing what to expect about your physical condition. (IMPRT6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	399	50.9
2) Important	329	42.0
3) Somewhat important	52	6.6
4) Not important	4	0.5
Missing	3
TOTAL	784	100.0

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24) As you think about your own death, how important is each of the following considerations? Medical matters: trusting your doctor. (IMPRT7)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	488	62.2
2) Important	266	33.9
3) Somewhat important	27	3.4
4) Not important	3	0.4
Missing	3
TOTAL	784	100.0

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25) As you think about your own death, how important is each of the following considerations? Medical matters: being kept clean. (IMPRT8)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	321	40.9
2) Important	408	52.0
3) Somewhat important	53	6.8
4) Not important	2	0.3
Missing	3
TOTAL	784	100.0

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26) As you think about your own death, how important is each of the following considerations? Medical matters: having a nurse with whom you feel comfortable. (IMPRT9)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	271	34.6
2) Important	392	50.0
3) Somewhat important	109	13.9
4) Not important	12	1.5
Missing	3
TOTAL	784	100.0

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27) As you think about your own death, how important is each of the following considerations? Spiritual matters: coming to peace with God. (IMPRT10)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	621	79.9
2) Important	124	16.0
3) Somewhat important	15	1.9
4) Not important	17	2.2
Missing	10
TOTAL	777	100.0

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28) As you think about your own death, how important is each of the following considerations? Spiritual matters: coming to peace with other persons. (IMPRT11)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	468	59.8
2) Important	254	32.5
3) Somewhat important	54	6.9
4) Not important	6	0.8
Missing	5
TOTAL	782	100.0

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29) As you think about your own death, how important is each of the following considerations? Spiritual matters: praying. (IMPRT12)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	554	70.8
2) Important	178	22.8
3) Somewhat important	45	5.8
4) Not important	5	0.6
Missing	5
TOTAL	782	100.0

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30) As you think about your own death, how important is each of the following considerations? Spiritual matters: meeting with a minister. (IMPRT13)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	187	23.9
2) Important	319	40.8
3) Somewhat important	205	26.2
4) Not important	71	9.1
Missing	5
TOTAL	782	100.0

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31) As you think about your own death, how important is each of the following considerations? Spiritual matters: meeting with another spiritual guide. (IMPRT14)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	107	13.8
2) Important	223	28.7
3) Somewhat important	234	30.1
4) Not important	213	27.4
Missing	10
TOTAL	777	100.0

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32) As you think about your own death, how important is each of the following considerations? Spiritual matters: having a chance to talk about the meaning of death. (IMPRT15)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	196	25.0
2) Important	282	36.0
3) Somewhat important	217	27.7
4) Not important	89	11.4
Missing	3
TOTAL	784	100.0

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33) As you think about your own death, how important is each of the following considerations? Practical matters: having financial affairs in order. (IMPRT16)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	417	53.3
2) Important	329	42.1
3) Somewhat important	31	4.0
4) Not important	5	0.6
Missing	5
TOTAL	782	100.0

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34) As you think about your own death, how important is each of the following considerations? Practical matters: not being a burden to your family. (IMPRT17)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	447	57.2
2) Important	267	34.2
3) Somewhat important	55	7.0
4) Not important	12	1.5
Missing	6
TOTAL	781	100.0

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35) As you think about your own death, how important is each of the following considerations? Practical matters: having funeral or memorial service arrangements planned. (IMPRT18)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	212	27.2
2) Important	351	45.0
3) Somewhat important	182	23.3
4) Not important	35	4.5
Missing	7
TOTAL	780	100.0

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36) As you think about your own death, how important is each of the following considerations? Practical matters: having someone to make decisions in the event that you cannot make them for yourself. (IMPRT19)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	465	59.6
2) Important	277	35.5
3) Somewhat important	37	4.7
4) Not important	1	0.1
Missing	7
TOTAL	780	100.0

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37) Do you have a will, or not? (WILL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	637	81.4
2) No	146	18.6
Missing	4
TOTAL	783	100.0

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38) [ASK ONLY IF WILL=1 "YES"]When was it most recently updated? (WILLYEAR)

	TOTAL	%
0) 2000	60	11.0
1) 2001	58	10.7
2) 2002	64	11.8
66) 66	2	0.4
69) 69	2	0.4
70) 70	2	0.4
72) 72	3	0.6
73) 73	1	0.2
75) 75	3	0.6
76) 76	1	0.2
78) 78	2	0.4
79) 79	2	0.4
80) 80	8	1.5
81) 81	2	0.4
82) 82	6	1.1
83) 83	5	0.9
84) 84	5	0.9
85) 85	15	2.8
86) 86	17	3.1
87) 87	9	1.7
88) 88	7	1.3
89) 89	9	1.7
90) 90	33	6.1
91) 91	3	0.6
92) 92	21	3.9
93) 93	9	1.7
94) 94	20	3.7
95) 95	28	5.2
96) 96	27	5.0
97) 97	24	4.4
98) 98	39	7.2
99) 99	56	10.3
Missing	244
TOTAL	543	100.0

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39) [ASK ONLY IF WILL=2 "NO"]Are you planning to write a will? (PLANWILL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	134	85.4
2) No	10	6.4
3) Not sure	13	8.3
Missing	630
TOTAL	157	100.0

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40) Have you signed an organ donation card or otherwise indicated in writing your willingness to let your organs be taken after your death to transplant into others? (ORGDONOR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	564	72.0
2) No	199	25.4
3) Not sure	20	2.6
Missing	4
TOTAL	783	100.0

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41) Do you have a living will written or a written document that you have given to your doctors or family members expressing your wishes about whether you want heroic measures to be taken on your behalf if you should become critically ill and could not make decisions on your own? (LIVWILL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	418	53.3
2) No	351	44.8
3) Not sure	15	1.9
Missing	3
TOTAL	784	100.0

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42) Regarding the disposition of your body after death, would you prefer (if permitted in your state) that your body be: (BODY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Embalmed before earth burial?	131	16.8
2) Embalmed before entombment above ground?	4	0.5
3) Embalmed before cremation?	30	3.8
4) Cremated after death, without embalming?	391	50.0
5) Donated to medical research?	88	11.3
6) No preference	82	10.5
7) Not sure	56	7.2
Missing	5
TOTAL	782	100.0

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43) If you prefer cremation, would you prefer that your ashes be: (CREMATE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Buried in the ground?	153	24.8
2) Placed in a columbarium (memorial vault)?	66	10.7
3) Kept by a family member or friend?	6	1.0
4) Scattered	201	32.5
5) No preference	149	24.1
6) Not sure	43	7.0
Missing	169
TOTAL	618	100.0

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44) [ASK ONLY IF CREMATE=4 "SCATTERED?"]At this location: (SCATTRD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Specific place (e.g., family farm, island in Gulf, columbarium garden, etc.)	74	54.0
2) General place (e.g., mountains, sea, woods)	63	46.0
Missing	650
TOTAL	137	100.0

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45) What sort of service, if any, would you like to have after your death? (SERVICE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Funeral service (body/ashes present)	176	22.4
2) Memorial service (body/ashes not present)	534	68.1
3) No preference	63	8.0
4) Not sure	8	1.0
5) Don't want any sort of service	3	0.4
Missing	3
TOTAL	784	100.0

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46) Have you written out any plans or guidelines for your own funeral/memorial service? (PLANS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	196	25.5
2) No	573	74.5
Missing	18
TOTAL	769	100.0

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47) [ASK ONLY IF PLANS=1 "YES"]Have you given your pastor or another minister a copy of these plans? (PLANS2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	67	26.1
2) No	190	73.9
Missing	530
TOTAL	257	100.0

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48) Who would you prefer preside at your own funeral/memorial service? (PRESIDE)

	TOTAL	%
1) My pastor	215	28.1
2) Another minister	336	43.9
3) No preference	79	10.3
4) Not sure	74	9.7
5) Other (specify)	62	8.1
Missing	21
TOTAL	766	100.0

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49) Where would you like this service to be? (LOCATION)

	TOTAL	%
1) At your home church	601	77.2
2) At another church	48	6.2
3) At a funeral home	8	1.0
4) No preference	49	6.3
5) Not sure	38	4.9
6) Other (specify)	34	4.4
Missing	9
TOTAL	778	100.0

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50) When would you prefer to have a committal (e.g., graveside) ceremony of your body/ashes? (COMMITAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Before a funeral/memorial service	204	26.3
2) After a funeral/memorial service	288	37.1
3) No preference	163	21.0
4) Not sure	28	3.6
5) Don't want a committal ceremony	61	7.9
6) Not applicable	32	4.1
Missing	11
TOTAL	776	100.0

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51) If your body were present at your funeral/memorial service, would you want: (BODYSRVC)

	TOTAL	%
1) A closed casket	637	86.4
2) An open casket	33	4.5
3) No preference	47	6.4
4) Not sure	20	2.7
Missing	50
TOTAL	737	100.0

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52) [ASK ONLY IF BODYSRVC=1 "A CLOSED CASKET"]How would you prefer that it be presented? (PRESENT)

	TOTAL	%
1) A flag draped over it	30	4.7
2) A pall or other drape	275	43.0
3) Nothing over it	238	37.2
4) Not sure	20	3.1
5) No preference	74	11.6
6) A personal item placed/draped on it	3	0.5
Missing	147
TOTAL	640	100.0

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53) Overall, would you prefer a funeral or memorial service that is: (PREFER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Traditional/mostly traditional	443	57.4
2) Contemporary/mostly contemporary	42	5.4
3) Split evenly between traditional/contemporary	211	27.3
4) No preference	65	8.4
5) Not sure	11	1.4
Missing	15
TOTAL	772	100.0

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54) Which of these elements would you want in your funeral/memorial service? : Celebration of the Lord's Supper (ELEMNTS1)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	676	85.9
1) Checked	111	14.1
TOTAL	787	100.0

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55) Which of these elements would you want in your funeral/memorial service? : A sermon (ELEMNTS2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	307	39.0
1) Checked	480	61.0
TOTAL	787	100.0

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56) Which of these elements would you want in your funeral/memorial service? : A eulogy delivered by a family member (ELEMNTS3)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	540	68.6
1) Checked	247	31.4
TOTAL	787	100.0

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57) Which of these elements would you want in your funeral/memorial service? : A eulogy delivered by a friend or pastor (ELEMNTS4)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	346	44.0
1) Checked	441	56.0
TOTAL	787	100.0

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58) Which of these elements would you want in your funeral/memorial service? : Time for impromptu remarks by attendees (ELEMNTS5)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	441	56.0
1) Checked	346	44.0
TOTAL	787	100.0

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59) Which of these elements would you want in your funeral/memorial service? : Other (specify) (ELEMNTS6)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	590	75.0
1) Checked	197	25.0
TOTAL	787	100.0

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60) What readings or music would you like to have as part of your funeral/memorial service? : Bible reading(s) (MUSIC1)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	37	4.7
1) Checked	750	95.3
TOTAL	787	100.0

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61) What readings or music would you like to have as part of your funeral/memorial service? : Other reading(s) (MUSIC2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	631	80.2
1) Checked	156	19.8
TOTAL	787	100.0

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62) What readings or music would you like to have as part of your funeral/memorial service? : Traditional hymn(s) (MUSIC3)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	93	11.8
1) Checked	694	88.2
TOTAL	787	100.0

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63) What readings or music would you like to have as part of your funeral/memorial service? : Contemporary hymn(s) (MUSIC4)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	527	67.0
1) Checked	260	33.0
TOTAL	787	100.0

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64) What readings or music would you like to have as part of your funeral/memorial service? : Other contemporary Christian song(s) (MUSIC5)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	660	83.9
1) Checked	127	16.1
TOTAL	787	100.0

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65) What readings or music would you like to have as part of your funeral/memorial service? : Sacred instrumental music (MUSIC6)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	429	54.5
1) Checked	358	45.5
TOTAL	787	100.0

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66) What readings or music would you like to have as part of your funeral/memorial service? : Classical instrumental music (MUSIC7)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	557	70.8
1) Checked	230	29.2
TOTAL	787	100.0

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67) What readings or music would you like to have as part of your funeral/memorial service? : Contemporary Christian instrumental music (MUSIC8)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	720	91.5
1) Checked	67	8.5
TOTAL	787	100.0

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68) What readings or music would you like to have as part of your funeral/memorial service? : Popular/"secular" instrumental music (MUSIC9)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	758	96.3
1) Checked	29	3.7
TOTAL	787	100.0

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69) What readings or music would you like to have as part of your funeral/memorial service? : Bible reading as part of your funeral (MUSIC10)

	TOTAL	%
10) Psalms	8	2.1
11) Psalm 8	8	2.1
12) Psalm 21	1	0.3
13) Psalm 23	96	24.7
14) Psalm 46	6	1.5
16) Psalm 90	6	1.5
17) Psalm 100	3	0.8
18) Psalm 103	10	2.6
19) Psalm 116	2	0.5
20) Psalm 121	15	3.9
21) Psalm 122	1	0.3
22) Psalm 123	1	0.3
23) Psalm 139	21	5.4
24) Psalm 91	1	0.3
26) Micah 6	1	0.3
27) Psalm 84	2	0.5
28) Romans 14	3	0.8
29) John 3	3	0.8
30) Ecclesiastes 3	9	2.3
31) Isaiah 25	4	1.0
32) Isaiah 40	12	3.1
33) Lamentations	1	0.3
34) Philippians 3	1	0.3
37) Genesis 3	2	0.5
41) Isaiah 12	1	0.3
42) John 15	2	0.5
44) Philippians 1	2	0.5
45) Ephesians 3	1	0.3
46) Psalm 42	1	0.3
47) First Corinthians 13	2	0.5
48) Second Corinthians 4	2	0.5
49) Second Corinthians 5	1	0.3
51) Luke 1	2	0.5
53) John 10	3	0.8
54) John 11	11	2.8
55) John 14	53	13.6
56) John 21	1	0.3
57) Isaiah 43	1	0.3
60) Romans	4	1.0
61) Romans 5	2	0.5
63) Romans 8	54	13.9
64) Romans 12	1	0.3
70) First Corinthians 15	21	5.4
71) Galatians 2	1	0.3
72) Ephesians 1	1	0.3
73) Philippians 4	3	0.8
74) One Thessalonians 5	1	0.3
80) Isaiah 55	1	0.3
Missing	398
TOTAL	389	100.0

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70) What readings or music would you like to have as part of your funeral/memorial service? : Music as part of your funeral (MUSIC11)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	334	22.485	20

71) Do you believe you will exist in some form after your death? (BELIEVE1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	745	95.8
2) No	10	1.3
3) Not sure	23	3.0
Missing	9
TOTAL	778	100.0

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72) Do you believe that the quality of existence after death is different for different people? (BELIEVE2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	420	56.5
2) No	143	19.2
3) Not sure	181	24.3
Missing	43
TOTAL	744	100.0

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73) Do you believe that the quality of existence after death is the same for everyone? (BELIEVE3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	146	20.4
2) No	364	50.8
3) Not sure	206	28.8
Missing	71
TOTAL	716	100.0

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74) Do you believe in the existence of heaven? (BELIEVE4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	683	89.2
2) No	27	3.5
3) Not sure	56	7.3
Missing	21
TOTAL	766	100.0

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75) Do you believe in the existence of hell? (BELIEVE5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	466	61.4
2) No	141	18.6
3) Not sure	152	20.0
Missing	28
TOTAL	759	100.0

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76) Here are some pairs of contrasting images about life after death. Using a scale of 1 to 7, indicate where you would place your image of life after death. A life like the one here only better……A life without many things which make our present life more enjoyable. (CNTRAST1)

	TOTAL	%
1) A life like the one here only better	282	39.9
2) 2	117	16.6
3) 3	68	9.6
4) Neutral	131	18.6
5) 5	28	4.0
6) 6	31	4.4
7) A life without many things which make our life enjoyable	49	6.9
Missing	81
TOTAL	706	100.0

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77) Here are some pairs of contrasting images about life after death. Using a scale of 1 to 7, indicate where you would place your image of life after death. A spiritual life, involving our mind but not our body……A paradise of pleasure and delights. (CNTRAST2)

	TOTAL	%
1) A spiritual life involving our mind	103	14.6
2) 2	96	13.6
3) 3	76	10.8
4) Neutral	202	28.7
5) 5	57	8.1
6) 6	88	12.5
7) A paradise of pleasure and delights	83	11.8
Missing	82
TOTAL	705	100.0

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78) Here are some pairs of contrasting images about life after death. Using a scale of 1 to 7, indicate where you would place your image of life after death. A life of peaceful and tranquil contemplation……A life of intense action. (CNTRAST3)

	TOTAL	%
1) A life of peaceful and tranquil contemplation	85	12.0
2) 2	89	12.5
3) 3	85	12.0
4) Neutral	290	40.8
5) 5	67	9.4
6) 6	55	7.7
7) A life of intense action	40	5.6
Missing	76
TOTAL	711	100.0

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79) Here are some pairs of contrasting images about life after death. Using a scale of 1 to 7, indicate where you would place your image of life after death. A pale, shadowy form of life, hardly life at all……A life of complete fulfillment, spiritual and physical. (CNTRAST4)

	TOTAL	%
1) A pale shadowy form of life	6	0.8
2) 2	7	1.0
3) 3	2	0.3
4) Neutral	51	7.0
5) 5	53	7.3
6) 6	119	16.3
7) A life of complete fulfillment	491	67.4
Missing	58
TOTAL	729	100.0

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80) Request for past summaries (REQUEST)

	TOTAL	%
0) No Request	773	98.2
1) Request Past Summaries	14	1.8
TOTAL	787	100.0

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81) Sample (SAMPLE)

	TOTAL	%
3) Clergy	787	100.0
TOTAL	787	100.0

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82) Survey form (SURVEY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Paper	738	93.8
2) Web	49	6.2
TOTAL	787	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
48)	1	0.1
52)	1	0.1
53)	3	0.4
54)	1	0.1
55)	2	0.3
56)	1	0.1
57)	2	0.3
58)	5	0.6
59)	7	0.9
60)	15	1.9
61)	14	1.8
62)	13	1.7
63)	18	2.3
64)	20	2.6
65)	16	2.1
66)	12	1.6
67)	17	2.2
68)	15	1.9
69)	18	2.3
70)	9	1.2
71)	22	2.8
72)	26	3.4
73)	13	1.7
74)	19	2.5
75)	24	3.1
76)	16	2.1
77)	17	2.2
78)	17	2.2
79)	33	4.3
80)	29	3.7
81)	21	2.7
82)	21	2.7
83)	21	2.7
84)	24	3.1
85)	19	2.5
86)	24	3.1
87)	32	4.1
88)	18	2.3
89)	20	2.6
90)	15	1.9
91)	14	1.8
92)	20	2.6
93)	21	2.7
94)	21	2.7
95)	18	2.3
96)	21	2.7
97)	21	2.7
98)	16	2.1
99)	1	0.1
Missing	13
TOTAL	774	100.0

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84) 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	11	14.3
2) Disciples of Christ	1	1.3
4) Lutheran	1	1.3
5) Methodist	2	2.6
6) Presbyterian	43	55.8
7) Other Presbyterian	2	2.6
8) Reformed	5	6.5
10) United Church of Christ	1	1.3
66) Reformed Church in America	1	1.3
70) Other	6	7.8
73) Canadian Presbyterian	1	1.3
74) UPC	2	2.6
99) Other	1	1.3
Missing	710
TOTAL	77	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	62	8.2
2) No	698	91.8
Missing	27
TOTAL	760	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) M.C.E./M.R.E.	2	3.6
3) Thm-Stm	1	1.8
4) D.Min	39	70.9
5) Ph.D./S.T.D./Th.D.	8	14.5
6) Other	5	9.1
Missing	732
TOTAL	55	100.0

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87) [IF YES TO ENRLPRES], school: (ENRLSCHO)

	TOTAL	%
5) Austin	2	4.7
8) Bethel	2	4.7
16) Claremont	1	2.3
18) Columbia	11	25.6
30) Fuller	5	11.6
33) Gordon Conwell	1	2.3
41) Louisville Pts	1	2.3
43) Lutheran Pa	1	2.3
45) McCormick	3	7.0
52) New Brunswick	1	2.3
57) NW Lutheran Theo	1	2.3
63) Pittsburgh	2	4.7
65) Princeton	1	2.3
66) Reformed	1	2.3
68) San Francisco	1	2.3
74) Trinity Evangelical	1	2.3
78) Union VA	1	2.3
99) Other	7	16.3
Missing	744
TOTAL	43	100.0

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88) Before entering seminary for your B.D. or M.Div., were you engaged in any long-term secular job or career? (BEF_SEM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	247	32.5
2) No	512	67.5
Missing	28
TOTAL	759	100.0

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89) Please indicate the year and the school from which you received your B.D. or M.Div. degree. - Year degree received (YEAR_DEG)

	TOTAL	%
0) Do not have this degree	8	1.0
48) 48	1	0.1
52) 52	1	0.1
53) 53	2	0.3
54) 54	1	0.1
55) 55	3	0.4
56) 56	2	0.3
57) 57	3	0.4
58) 58	5	0.7
59) 59	8	1.0
60) 60	18	2.4
61) 61	14	1.8
62) 62	12	1.6
63) 63	19	2.5
64) 64	19	2.5
65) 65	16	2.1
66) 66	14	1.8
67) 67	16	2.1
68) 68	19	2.5
69) 69	16	2.1
70) 70	6	0.8
71) 71	31	4.1
72) 72	23	3.0
73) 73	15	2.0
74) 74	13	1.7
75) 75	25	3.3
76) 76	12	1.6
77) 77	17	2.2
78) 78	24	3.1
79) 79	35	4.6
80) 80	24	3.1
81) 81	17	2.2
82) 82	21	2.7
83) 83	24	3.1
84) 84	23	3.0
85) 85	23	3.0
86) 86	26	3.4
87) 87	25	3.3
88) 88	23	3.0
89) 89	14	1.8
90) 90	20	2.6
91) 91	14	1.8
92) 92	25	3.3
93) 93	13	1.7
94) 94	16	2.1
95) 95	17	2.2
96) 96	18	2.4
97) 97	17	2.2
98) 98	6	0.8
99) 99	1	0.1
Missing	22
TOTAL	765	100.0

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90) [IF YES TO YEAR_DEG] Please indicate the year and the school from which you received your B.D. or M.Div. degree. - School from which degree received (SCHL_DEG)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	748	51.632	24

91) Do you have one or more other graduate degrees from a seminary or other school of theological education (besides your B.D. or M.Div.)? (Check one box) (OTH_DEG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	288	37.7
2) No	476	62.3
Missing	23
TOTAL	764	100.0

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92) [IF YES TO OTH_DEG] Please indicate the degree(s), year(s) received, and school(s) - has received M.C.E./M.R.E. (ODEG_MCE)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	679	98.1
1) Checked	13	1.9
Missing	95
TOTAL	692	100.0

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93) [IF YES TO OTH_DEG] Please indicate the degree(s), year(s) received, and school(s) - year received M.C.E./M.R.E. (OSCH_MCE)

	TOTAL	%
59)	1	6.7
62)	1	6.7
63)	3	20.0
64)	1	6.7
67)	1	6.7
68)	1	6.7
69)	1	6.7
72)	1	6.7
75)	1	6.7
77)	2	13.3
84)	1	6.7
97)	1	6.7
Missing	772
TOTAL	15	100.0

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94) [IF YES TO OTH_DEG] Please indicate the degree(s), year(s) received, and school(s) - school received M.C.E./M.R.E. (OYR_MCE)

	TOTAL	%
41) Louisville Pts	1	6.7
51) Nazarene	1	6.7
64) PSCE	8	53.3
65) Princeton	2	13.3
75) Union/Auburn	1	6.7
99) Other	2	13.3
Missing	772
TOTAL	15	100.0

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95) [IF YES TO OTH_DEG] Please indicate the degree(s), year(s) received, and school(s) - has received M.A. (ODEG_MA)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	643	92.7
1) Checked	51	7.3
Missing	93
TOTAL	694	100.0

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96) [IF YES TO OTH_DEG] Please indicate the degree(s), year(s) received, and school(s) - year received M.A. (OSCH_MA)

	TOTAL	%
55)	2	3.6
58)	1	1.8
61)	1	1.8
62)	2	3.6
64)	2	3.6
66)	2	3.6
67)	1	1.8
68)	1	1.8
69)	1	1.8
70)	2	3.6
72)	2	3.6
73)	2	3.6
74)	4	7.1
75)	1	1.8
76)	2	3.6
77)	2	3.6
78)	2	3.6
79)	1	1.8
80)	1	1.8
81)	2	3.6
83)	3	5.4
84)	2	3.6
85)	1	1.8
86)	2	3.6
88)	2	3.6
89)	5	8.9
90)	2	3.6
92)	2	3.6
94)	1	1.8
95)	1	1.8
96)	1	1.8
Missing	731
TOTAL	56	100.0

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97) [IF YES TO OTH_DEG] Please indicate the degree(s), year(s) received, and school(s) - school received M.A. (OYR_MA)

	TOTAL	%
9) Brite	1	1.8
16) Claremont	2	3.6
18) Columbia	2	3.6
22) Dubuque	3	5.5
30) Fuller	2	3.6
31) Garrett Evangelical	1	1.8
41) Louisville Pts	1	1.8
48) Methodist	1	1.8
53) New York	1	1.8
63) Pittsburgh	1	1.8
64) PSCE	13	23.6
74) Trinity Evangelical	1	1.8
78) Union VA	1	1.8
79) University of Notre Dame	1	1.8
88) Yale	1	1.8
99) Other	23	41.8
Missing	732
TOTAL	55	100.0

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98) [IF YES TO OTH_DEG] Please indicate the degree(s), year(s) received, and school(s) - has received Th.M./S.T.M. (ODEG_THM)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	649	93.2
1) Checked	47	6.8
Missing	91
TOTAL	696	100.0

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99) [IF YES TO OTH_DEG] Please indicate the degree(s), year(s) received, and school(s) - year received Th.M./S.T.M. (OSCH_THM)

	TOTAL	%
61)	1	1.9
62)	3	5.8
64)	2	3.8
65)	3	5.8
66)	2	3.8
67)	6	11.5
68)	1	1.9
69)	2	3.8
70)	2	3.8
71)	1	1.9
72)	1	1.9
73)	2	3.8
74)	2	3.8
75)	2	3.8
76)	1	1.9
78)	2	3.8
79)	1	1.9
80)	3	5.8
81)	1	1.9
82)	1	1.9
85)	2	3.8
87)	1	1.9
89)	3	5.8
90)	1	1.9
91)	1	1.9
92)	2	3.8
93)	2	3.8
98)	1	1.9
Missing	735
TOTAL	52	100.0

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100) [IF YES TO OTH_DEG] Please indicate the degree(s), year(s) received, and school(s) - school received Th.M./S.T.M. (OYR_THM)

	TOTAL	%
2) Andover Newton	1	1.9
9) Brite	1	1.9
16) Claremont	1	1.9
18) Columbia	5	9.3
22) Dubuque	2	3.7
28) Evangelical Puerto Rico	1	1.9
30) Fuller	1	1.9
34) Harvard University	1	1.9
45) McCormick	1	1.9
53) New York	2	3.7
61) Perkins	1	1.9
63) Pittsburgh	1	1.9
65) Princeton	22	40.7
68) San Francisco	2	3.7
75) Union-Auburn	1	1.9
78) Union VA	4	7.4
88) Yale	2	3.7
99) Other	5	9.3
Missing	733
TOTAL	54	100.0

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101) [IF YES TO OTH_DEG] Please indicate the degree(s), year(s) received, and school(s) - has received D.Min. (ODEG_DMN)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	556	77.5
1) Checked	161	22.5
Missing	70
TOTAL	717	100.0

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102) [IF YES TO OTH_DEG] Please indicate the degree(s), year(s) received, and school(s) - year received D.Min. (OSCH_DMN)

	TOTAL	%
63)	1	0.6
69)	1	0.6
70)	2	1.1
72)	1	0.6
73)	1	0.6
74)	2	1.1
75)	5	2.8
76)	5	2.8
77)	4	2.2
78)	3	1.7
79)	5	2.8
80)	10	5.6
81)	5	2.8
82)	8	4.4
83)	10	5.6
84)	5	2.8
85)	11	6.1
86)	7	3.9
87)	7	3.9
88)	4	2.2
89)	7	3.9
90)	11	6.1
91)	10	5.6
92)	9	5.0
93)	6	3.3
94)	7	3.9
95)	9	5.0
96)	11	6.1
97)	1	0.6
98)	7	3.9
99)	5	2.8
Missing	607
TOTAL	180	100.0

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103) [IF YES TO OTH_DEG] Please indicate the degree(s), year(s) received, and school(s) - school received D.Min. (OYR_DMN)

	TOTAL	%
2) Andover Newton	1	0.6
4) Ashland	1	0.6
5) Austin	8	4.5
8) Bethel	1	0.6
11) Candler	1	0.6
14) Chicago Theo	1	0.6
15) Christian Theo	2	1.1
17) Colgate Rochester	1	0.6
18) Columbia	17	9.7
20) Covenant	1	0.6
21) Drew	2	1.1
22) Dubuque	1	0.6
24) Eastern Baptist	5	2.8
25) Eden	1	0.6
30) Fuller	15	8.5
33) Gordon Conwell	1	0.6
34) Harvard University	1	0.6
39) Lancaster	1	0.6
41) Louisville Pts	6	3.4
45) McCormick	31	17.6
63) Pittsburgh	16	9.1
65) Princeton	12	6.8
68) San Francisco	15	8.5
71) St Mary's	1	0.6
75) Union-Auburn	1	0.6
77) United Theo MN	3	1.7
78) Union VA	19	10.8
81) Vanderbilt	3	1.7
84) Western Theo Sem	2	1.1
99) Other	6	3.4
Missing	611
TOTAL	176	100.0

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104) [IF YES TO OTH_DEG] Please indicate the degree(s), year(s) received, and school(s) - has received Ph.D./S.T.D./Th.D. (ODEG_PHD)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	646	93.5
1) Checked	45	6.5
Missing	96
TOTAL	691	100.0

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105) [IF YES TO OTH_DEG] Please indicate the degree(s), year(s) received, and school(s) - year received Ph.D./S.T.D./Th.D. (OSCH_PHD)

	TOTAL	%
63)	1	2.2
64)	3	6.7
66)	1	2.2
69)	1	2.2
70)	1	2.2
71)	1	2.2
72)	2	4.4
73)	3	6.7
74)	2	4.4
76)	3	6.7
78)	1	2.2
79)	1	2.2
81)	2	4.4
82)	4	8.9
83)	2	4.4
84)	1	2.2
86)	1	2.2
87)	2	4.4
90)	4	8.9
91)	2	4.4
92)	2	4.4
94)	1	2.2
95)	1	2.2
97)	2	4.4
99)	1	2.2
Missing	742
TOTAL	45	100.0

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106) [IF YES TO OTH_DEG] Please indicate the degree(s), year(s) received, and school(s) - school received Ph.D./S.T.D./Th.D. (OYR_PHD)

	TOTAL	%
16) Claremont	1	2.3
18) Columbia	1	2.3
22) Dubuque	1	2.3
23) Duke University	4	9.1
34) Harvard University	1	2.3
45) McCormick	1	2.3
57) NW Lutheran Theo	1	2.3
63) Pittsburgh	1	2.3
65) Princeton	3	6.8
68) San Francisco	1	2.3
75) Union-Auburn	1	2.3
78) Union VA	3	6.8
79) University of Notre Dame	2	4.5
81) Vanderbilt	1	2.3
88) Yale	2	4.5
99) Other	20	45.5
Missing	743
TOTAL	44	100.0

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107) [IF YES TO OTH_DEG] Please indicate the degree(s), year(s) received, and school(s) - has received other degree (ODEG_OTH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	674	97.4
1) Checked	18	2.6
Missing	95
TOTAL	692	100.0

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108) [IF YES TO OTH_DEG] Please indicate the degree(s), year(s) received, and school(s) - year received other degree (OSCH_OTH)

	TOTAL	%
57)	1	5.9
60)	1	5.9
64)	1	5.9
67)	1	5.9
71)	1	5.9
74)	1	5.9
79)	1	5.9
80)	1	5.9
81)	2	11.8
84)	1	5.9
86)	1	5.9
90)	2	11.8
91)	1	5.9
94)	1	5.9
95)	1	5.9
Missing	770
TOTAL	17	100.0

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109) [IF YES TO OTH_DEG] Please indicate the degree(s), year(s) received, and school(s) - school received other degree (OYR_OTH)

	TOTAL	%
38) Johnson C Smith	1	5.9
65) Princeton	1	5.9
71) St Marys	1	5.9
78) Union VA	1	5.9
99) Other	13	76.5
Missing	770
TOTAL	17	100.0

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110) What is the highest level of formal education you have attained besides your theological or Christian education training? (HIGH_DEG)

	TOTAL	%
2) Completed high school	2	0.3
3) Some college	3	0.4
4) College graduate	442	58.5
5) Some graduate work	126	16.7
6) Graduate degree	182	24.1
Missing	32
TOTAL	755	100.0

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111) What category(-ies) below describes your current paid employment? (Check all that apply) - First response (EMP_CAT1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Pastor in a congregation	631	81.7
2) Non-parish job or ministry	117	15.2
3) Unemployed	7	0.9
4) Retired from active ministry	17	2.2
Missing	15
TOTAL	772	100.0

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112) What category(-ies) below describes your current paid employment? (Check all that apply) - Second response (EMP_CAT2)

	TOTAL	%
2) Non-parish job	30	85.7
4) Retired from active ministry	5	14.3
Missing	752
TOTAL	35	100.0

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113) If you currently serve as a pastor in one or more congregations, do you consider yourself a full-time or part-time parish pastor? (PSTRTIME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Full-time	547	87.1
2) Part-time	81	12.9
Missing	159
TOTAL	628	100.0

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114) [IF PART-TIME FOR VARIABLE PSTR_TIME] specify hours per week. (PSTRPART)

	TOTAL	%
1)	2	2.5
2)	2	2.5
4)	1	1.2
5)	2	2.5
6)	3	3.7
8)	1	1.2
10)	4	4.9
11)	1	1.2
12)	1	1.2
14)	1	1.2
15)	6	7.4
16)	2	2.5
17)	1	1.2
18)	1	1.2
20)	13	16.0
22)	1	1.2
23)	1	1.2
24)	9	11.1
25)	6	7.4
27)	1	1.2
28)	3	3.7
30)	8	9.9
32)	1	1.2
35)	6	7.4
39)	1	1.2
40)	2	2.5
50)	1	1.2
Missing	706
TOTAL	81	100.0

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115) If you currently serve as a pastor in one or more congregations, what position(s) do you have in a congregation? (Check all that apply) - First response (PSTRPOS1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Solo Pastor	281	44.0
2) Senior Pastor	148	23.2
3) Asst-Asso Pastor	123	19.3
4) Co-Pastor	24	3.8
5) Stated-Temp Supply	15	2.4
6) Designated Pastor	5	0.8
7) Interim Pastor	22	3.4
8) Tentmaker	2	0.3
9) Paid Parish Associate	11	1.7
10) Other	7	1.1
Missing	149
TOTAL	638	100.0

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116) If you currently serve as a pastor in one or more congregations, what position(s) do you have in a congregation? (Check all that apply) - Second response (PSTRPOS2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Solo Pastor	6	9.4
2) Senior Pastor	8	12.5
3) Asst Asso Pastor	5	7.8
5) Stated-Temp Supply	20	31.3
6) Designated Pastor	5	7.8
7) Interim Pastor	9	14.1
8) Tentmaker	3	4.7
9) Paid Parish Associate	3	4.7
10) Other	5	7.8
Missing	723
TOTAL	64	100.0

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117) If you currently serve as a pastor in one or more congregations, how many congregations do you currently serve as pastor? (Include here congregations you are serving as stated or temporary supply.) (PSTRNUM1)

	TOTAL	%
1) One	586	93.6
2) Two or more	40	6.4
Missing	161
TOTAL	626	100.0

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118) [IF "TWO OR MORE" TO PSTR_NUM1] How many congregations do you currently serve as pastor? (Include here congregations you are serving as stated or temporary supply.) (PSTRNUM2)

	TOTAL	%
2)	25	69.4
3)	7	19.4
4)	2	5.6
5)	2	5.6
Missing	751
TOTAL	36	100.0

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119) [IF "TWO OR MORE" TO PSTR_NUM1] Are some or all of these congregations yoked as a larger parish? (PSTRYOKE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	15	38.5
2) No	24	61.5
Missing	748
TOTAL	39	100.0

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120) What is the approximate membership of the congregation(s) you serve? Write the combined membership if you serve two or more. (CONGMEMB)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	628	715.064	1161

121) If you are currently employed in one or more non-parish jobs or ministries, is your non-parish job or ministry full-time or part-time? (If you have more than one, answer in terms of the combined hours.) (NPAR_FUL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Full-time	118	68.2
2) Part-time	55	31.8
Missing	614
TOTAL	173	100.0

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122) If you are currently employed part time in one or more non-parish jobs or ministries, specify hours per week. (If you have more than one, answer in terms of the combined hours.) (NPAR_PAR)

	TOTAL	%
4)	1	1.9
5)	2	3.8
6)	2	3.8
7)	1	1.9
8)	3	5.7
9)	1	1.9
10)	9	17.0
12)	3	5.7
15)	2	3.8
16)	3	5.7
20)	5	9.4
24)	1	1.9
25)	4	7.5
28)	1	1.9
30)	9	17.0
32)	2	3.8
35)	1	1.9
37)	1	1.9
40)	1	1.9
99)	1	1.9
Missing	734
TOTAL	53	100.0

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123) If you are currently employed in one or more non-parish jobs or ministries, in what type of non-parish job or ministry are you currently employed? (Check all that apply) - First response (NPAR_JB1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Faculty/staff educ instit	44	26.7
2) Chaplain	33	20.0
3) Missionary	4	2.4
4) National staff	24	14.5
5) Staff ecumenical	4	2.4
6) Professional pastoral counselor	6	3.6
7) Other employment	50	30.3
Missing	622
TOTAL	165	100.0

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124) If you are currently employed in one or more non-parish jobs or ministries, in what type of non-parish job or ministry are you currently employed? (Check all that apply) - Second response (NPAR_JB2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Faculty/staff educ instit	1	4.8
2) Chaplain	5	23.8
4) National Staff	1	4.8
5) Staff ecumenical	2	9.5
6) Professional pastoral counselor	4	19.0
7) Other employment	8	38.1
Missing	766
TOTAL	21	100.0

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125) If you are currently employed in one or more non-parish jobs or ministries, in what type of institution do you work? (Check all that apply) - First response (NPAR_IN1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Military	8	4.7
2) Civilian	6	3.5
3) Elementary/middle/ high school	10	5.8
4) College/university	26	15.2
5) Seminary/theo school	15	8.8
6) Hospital/med facility	21	12.3
7) Church/religious body	35	20.5
8) Other non-profit	19	11.1
9) For-profit	19	11.1
10) Other	12	7.0
Missing	616
TOTAL	171	100.0

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126) If you are currently employed in one or more non-parish jobs or ministries, in what type of institution do you work? (Check all that apply) - Second response (NPAR_IN2)

	TOTAL	%
3) Elementary/middle/high school	1	6.7
4) College/university	1	6.7
5) Seminary/theo school	1	6.7
7) Church/religious body	1	6.7
8) Other non-profit	4	26.7
9) For-Profit	3	20.0
10) Other	4	26.7
Missing	772
TOTAL	15	100.0

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127) If you are currently employed in one or more non-parish jobs or ministries, is this organization affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)? (NPAR_AFF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	72	42.9
2) No	96	57.1
Missing	619
TOTAL	168	100.0

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128) How old were you when you first became a member of a Presbyterian church? (HOWOLD)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	765	20.865	19

129) When you were growing up, say ages 10 to 12, how active were your parents in church? (PAR_ACTV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very active	425	55.1
2) Generally active	140	18.1
3) Somewhat active	66	8.5
4) Not very active	60	7.8
5) Not active at all	80	10.4
6) Don't know	1	0.1
Missing	15
TOTAL	772	100.0

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130) In what religious denomination were you raised? (Check only one. If you were part of more than one denomination as a child, answer by putting a check in the one that influenced you the most.) (DEN_RAIS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Baptist	58	7.6
2) Disciples of Christ	2	0.3
3) Episcopal	10	1.3
4) Lutheran	16	2.1
5) Methodist	42	5.5
6) Presbyterian	505	66.4
7) Other Presbyterian	15	2.0
8) Reformed	17	2.2
9) Roman Catholic	19	2.5
10) UCC	17	2.2
11) Independent/non-denom	15	2.0
12) Other	40	5.3
13) None	2	0.3
70) Other	3	0.4
Missing	26
TOTAL	761	100.0

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131) Do any of your relatives serve as pastors, Christian educators, mission workers, or in other full-time ministry for a Presbyterian or other church? (RELPAST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	183	24.4
2) No	566	75.6
Missing	38
TOTAL	749	100.0

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132) [IF YES TO RELPAST] How many relatives are currently serving the church in full-time paid positions? (RELPAST2)

	TOTAL	%
0)	1	0.5
1)	111	56.9
2)	57	29.2
3)	10	5.1
4)	7	3.6
5)	5	2.6
6)	1	0.5
7)	2	1.0
10)	1	0.5
Missing	592
TOTAL	195	100.0

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133) [IF YES TO RELPAST] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - My father (DADPAST)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	676	97.7
1) Checked	16	2.3
Missing	95
TOTAL	692	100.0

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134) [IF YES TO RELPAST] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - My mother (MOMPAST)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	687	99.4
1) Checked	4	0.6
Missing	96
TOTAL	691	100.0

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135) [IF YES TO RELPAST] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - My grandfather (GDADPAST)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	688	99.7
1) Checked	2	0.3
Missing	97
TOTAL	690	100.0

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136) [IF YES TO RELPAST] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - My grandmother (GMOMPAST)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	689	99.9
1) Checked	1	0.1
Missing	97
TOTAL	690	100.0

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137) [IF YES TO RELPAST] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - My son (SONPAST)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	683	99.0
1) Checked	7	1.0
Missing	97
TOTAL	690	100.0

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138) [IF YES TO RELPAST] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - My daughter (DAUPAST)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	687	99.4
1) Checked	4	0.6
Missing	96
TOTAL	691	100.0

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139) [IF YES TO RELPAST] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - A brother or sister (SIBPAST)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	643	92.4
1) Checked	53	7.6
Missing	91
TOTAL	696	100.0

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140) [IF YES TO RELPAST] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - Other (OTHPAST)

	TOTAL	%
0) All Other	571	80.6
1) Grandchild	4	0.6
2) Distant ancestor	3	0.4
3) Aunt/Uncle	17	2.4
4) Niece/nephew	7	1.0
5) Cousin	38	5.4
8) Spouse	30	4.2
9) In-law	38	5.4
Missing	79
TOTAL	708	100.0

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141) Have any other relatives, whether living or dead, such as grandparents or great-grandparents, served in the past as pastors, Christian educators, missionary workers, or in other full-time ministry for a Presbyterian or other church? (RELCRCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	250	35.0
2) No	465	65.0
Missing	72
TOTAL	715	100.0

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142) [IF YES TO RELCRCH] How many relatives in the past served the church in full-time paid positions? (Approximate number) (RELCRCH2)

	TOTAL	%
1)	135	57.0
2)	48	20.3
3)	25	10.5
4)	14	5.9
5)	6	2.5
6)	4	1.7
7)	1	0.4
9)	1	0.4
10)	2	0.8
15)	1	0.4
Missing	550
TOTAL	237	100.0

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143) [IF YES TO RELCRCH] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - My father (DADCHRCH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	633	91.7
1) Checked	57	8.3
Missing	97
TOTAL	690	100.0

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144) [IF YES TO RELCRCH] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - My mother (MOMCHRCH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	671	96.4
1) Checked	25	3.6
Missing	91
TOTAL	696	100.0

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145) [IF YES TO RELCRCH] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - My grandfather (GDADCRCH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	632	91.3
1) Checked	60	8.7
Missing	95
TOTAL	692	100.0

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146) [IF YES TO RELCRCH] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - My grandmother (GMOMCRCH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	681	97.6
1) Checked	17	2.4
Missing	89
TOTAL	698	100.0

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147) [IF YES TO RELCRCH] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - My son (SONCHRCH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	688	99.7
1) Checked	2	0.3
Missing	97
TOTAL	690	100.0

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148) [IF YES TO RELCRCH] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - My daughter (DAUCHRCH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	688	99.7
1) Checked	2	0.3
Missing	97
TOTAL	690	100.0

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149) [IF YES TO RELCRCH] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - A brother or sister (SIBCHRCH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	669	97.0
1) Checked	21	3.0
Missing	97
TOTAL	690	100.0

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150) [IF YES TO RELCRCH] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - Other (OTHCHRCH)

	TOTAL	%
0) All other	558	78.6
2) Distant ancestor	60	8.5
3) Aunt/uncle	62	8.7
4) Niece/nephew	1	0.1
5) Cousin	10	1.4
8) Spouse	7	1.0
9) In-law	12	1.7
Missing	77
TOTAL	710	100.0

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151) Which of the following terms best describes your current stand on theological issues? (LIB_CONS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very conservative	25	3.3
2) Conservative	195	25.5
3) Moderate	297	38.8
4) Liberal	200	26.1
5) Very Liberal	48	6.3
Missing	22
TOTAL	765	100.0

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152) Do you believe that some or all of the Bible was inspired by God? (INSP_GOD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	727	98.9
2) No	8	1.1
Missing	52
TOTAL	735	100.0

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153) [IF YES TO INSP_GOD] How much of what the Bible contains do you believe was inspired by God? (INSPMUCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) All of it	481	65.4
2) Almost all of it	91	12.4
3) Most of it	106	14.4
4) Some of it	41	5.6
5) Only a very small amount	1	0.1
6) Not sure	15	2.0
Missing	52
TOTAL	735	100.0

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154) The account of Creation presented in Genesis - (Check the one box that best describes your view) (CREA_TRU)

	TOTAL	%
1) Is literally true, exactly as we find it in the Bible--that is, it took six 24-hour periods for God to create the world	9	1.2
2) Is a true account of how God created the world	434	58.5
3) Reflects human feelings about how the world might have been created	299	40.3
Missing	45
TOTAL	742	100.0

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155) Which statement best summarizes your view of the Bible? (Check one box) (BIBL_ACC)

	TOTAL	%
1) The Bible is entirely accurate without error of any kind.	85	11.4
2) The Bible is without error of any kind in spiritual matters, but there are problems in other areas such as science and history	401	53.9
3) The Bible contains errors in both spiritual and secular matters	258	34.7
Missing	43
TOTAL	744	100.0

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156) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. - An individual should arrive at his or her own religious beliefs independent of any church. (IND_BEL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly Agree	17	2.2
2) Agree	52	6.7
3) Not sure	13	1.7
4) Disagree	403	52.1
5) Strongly Disagree	288	37.3
Missing	14
TOTAL	773	100.0

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157) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. - All the different religions are equally good ways of helping a person find ultimate truth. (ALL_RELS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly Agree	12	1.6
2) Agree	61	7.9
3) Not sure	50	6.5
4) Disagree	312	40.4
5) Strongly Disagree	338	43.7
Missing	14
TOTAL	773	100.0

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158) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. - There is a life beyond death. (BYND_DTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly Agree	604	78.3
2) Agree	126	16.3
3) Not sure	34	4.4
4) Disagree	5	0.6
5) Strongly Disagree	2	0.3
Missing	16
TOTAL	771	100.0

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159) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. - The only absolute truth for humanity is in Jesus Christ. (JES_TRUE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly Agree	354	46.0
2) Agree	184	23.9
3) Not sure	52	6.8
4) Disagree	144	18.7
5) Strongly Disagree	36	4.7
Missing	17
TOTAL	770	100.0

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160) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. - Only followers of Jesus Christ can be saved. (JES_SAVE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly Agree	140	18.3
2) Agree	113	14.8
3) Not sure	120	15.7
4) Disagree	232	30.4
5) Strongly Disagree	159	20.8
Missing	23
TOTAL	764	100.0

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161) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. - It is important to share my faith with other people. (SHAR_FTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly Agree	464	60.2
2) Agree	298	38.7
3) Not sure	3	0.4
4) Disagree	5	0.6
5) Strongly Disagree	1	0.1
Missing	16
TOTAL	771	100.0

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162) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. - The Devil (Satan) really exists. (DEVL_XST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly Agree	230	29.9
2) Agree	218	28.4
3) Not sure	96	12.5
4) Disagree	149	19.4
5) Strongly Disagree	75	9.8
Missing	19
TOTAL	768	100.0

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163) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. - Jesus was born of a virgin. (JES_VRGN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly Agree	271	35.3
2) Agree	206	26.8
3) Not sure	150	19.5
4) Disagree	95	12.4
5) Strongly Disagree	46	6.0
Missing	19
TOTAL	768	100.0

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164) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activity? (Check one box on each line) - Read the Bible privately (OFT_BPRI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	384	49.7
2) Several times a week	253	32.7
3) Weekly	77	10.0
4) Several times a month	39	5.0
5) Once a month	7	0.9
6) Several times a year	10	1.3
7) Once a year or less	3	0.4
Missing	14
TOTAL	773	100.0

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165) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activity? (Check one box on each line) - Read the Bible with family or friends (OFT_BFAM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	62	8.1
2) Several times a week	153	19.9
3) Weekly	245	31.9
4) Several times a month	103	13.4
5) Once a month	39	5.1
6) Several times a year	93	12.1
7) Once a year or less	40	5.2
8) Never	34	4.4
Missing	18
TOTAL	769	100.0

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166) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activity? (Check one box on each line) - Attend a Bible study group (OFT_BGRP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	22	2.9
2) Several times a week	93	12.1
3) Weekly	331	43.2
4) Several times a month	94	12.3
5) Once a month	52	6.8
6) Several times a year	91	11.9
7) Once a year or less	43	5.6
8) Never	41	5.3
Missing	20
TOTAL	767	100.0

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167) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activity? (Check one box on each line) - Pray privately (OFT_PPRI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	653	85.0
2) Several times a week	81	10.5
3) Weekly	21	2.7
4) Several times a month	6	0.8
5) Once a month	3	0.4
6) Several times a year	3	0.4
8) Never	1	0.1
Missing	19
TOTAL	768	100.0

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168) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activity? (Check one box on each line) - Pray with family or friends (OFT_PFAM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	382	49.4
2) Several times a week	204	26.4
3) Weekly	95	12.3
4) Several times a month	37	4.8
5) Once a month	9	1.2
6) Several times a year	29	3.8
7) Once a year or less	7	0.9
8) Never	10	1.3
Missing	14
TOTAL	773	100.0

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169) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activity? (Check one box on each line) - Attend a prayer group (OFT_PGRP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	32	4.2
2) Several times a week	53	6.9
3) Weekly	212	27.7
4) Several times a month	76	9.9
5) Once a month	69	9.0
6) Several times a year	123	16.1
7) Once a year or less	85	11.1
8) Never	116	15.1
Missing	21
TOTAL	766	100.0

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170) Do you believe that Jesus will return to earth some day? (JES_RTRN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	578	77.0
2) No	73	9.7
3) Not Sure	100	13.3
Missing	36
TOTAL	751	100.0

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171) [IF YES TO JES_RTRN] Do you think that Jesus's return is more likely in 2000, less likely in 2000, or about as likely then as in any other year? (RTRN2000)

	TOTAL	%
1) More likely in 2000	4	0.6
2) About as likely in 2000 as in any other year	450	71.3
3) Less likely in 2000	25	4.0
4) No opinion	152	24.1
Missing	156
TOTAL	631	100.0

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172) Do you currently have plans for this coming New Year's Eve (Dec. 31, 1999)? (PLAN_NYR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	301	39.4
2) No	462	60.6
Missing	24
TOTAL	763	100.0

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173) [IF YES TO PLAN_NYR] Will you be celebrating or commemorating the end of 1999 and the beginning of 2000 in a way different from how you would usually mark the end of one year and the beginning of a new one? (PLAN_USU)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	195	48.1
2) No	210	51.9
Missing	382
TOTAL	405	100.0

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174) [IF YES TO PLAN_NYR] What do you plan to do? - First response (PLAN_DO1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Nothing special/stay at home	13	6.0
2) Spend time with family	14	6.5
3) Party	42	19.4
4) Work	5	2.3
5) Attend church	123	56.7
6) Vacation/travel	13	6.0
9) Undecided/Not sure	7	3.2
Missing	570
TOTAL	217	100.0

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175) [IF YES TO PLAN_NYR] What do you plan to do? - Second response (PLAN_DO2)

	TOTAL	%
2) Spend time with family	1	20.0
4) Work	1	20.0
5) Attend church	3	60.0
Missing	782
TOTAL	5	100.0

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176) Does your congregation plan to hold a worship service on New Year's Eve or New Year's Day to mark the transition to 2000? (NEW_SERV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, definitely	119	15.5
2) Yes, probably	84	11.0
3) No, probably not	279	36.4
4) No, definitely not	106	13.8
5) Don't know	179	23.3
Missing	20
TOTAL	767	100.0

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177) What sort of disruptions, if any, do you think the Y2K computer problem will cause in early 2000 - in U.S. society generally? (Y2KSOCI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very major	1	0.1
2) Major	13	1.7
3) Minor	386	49.9
4) Very minor	310	40.1
5) None at all	41	5.3
6) No opinion	22	2.8
Missing	14
TOTAL	773	100.0

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178) What sort of disruptions, if any, do you think the Y2K computer problem will cause in early 2000 - in your local community? (Y2KCOMM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very major	1	0.1
2) Major	9	1.2
3) Minor	342	44.5
4) Very minor	336	43.7
5) None at all	63	8.2
6) No opinion	18	2.3
Missing	18
TOTAL	769	100.0

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179) What sort of disruptions, if any, do you think the Y2K computer problem will cause in early 2000 - in your local church? (Y2KCRCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very major	2	0.3
2) Major	6	0.8
3) Minor	173	22.5
4) Very minor	278	36.1
5) None at all	293	38.1
6) No opinion	18	2.3
Missing	17
TOTAL	770	100.0

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180) What sort of disruptions, if any, do you think the Y2K computer problem will cause in early 2000 - in your own personal life? (Y2KLIFE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very major	1	0.1
2) Major	5	0.6
3) Minor	188	24.4
4) Very minor	355	46.0
5) None at all	208	27.0
6) No opinion	14	1.8
Missing	16
TOTAL	771	100.0

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181) What is your sex? (SEX2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Female	184	23.8
2) Male	590	76.2
Missing	13
TOTAL	774	100.0

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182) What is your present age? (AGE2)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	772	51.144	10

183) Which of the categories below most closely describes the place in which you currently live? (HOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) In open country, but not a farm	51	6.6
2) On a farm	5	0.6
3) In a small city or town (under 50,000)	236	30.6
4) In a medium-size city (50,000-250,000)	115	14.9
5) In a suburb near a medium-size city	59	7.7
6) In a large city (over 250,000)	136	17.6
7) In a suburb near a large city	169	21.9
Missing	16
TOTAL	771	100.0

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184) What is your present marital status? (MAR_STAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	685	88.7
2) Not married	87	11.3
Missing	15
TOTAL	772	100.0

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185) If not currently married, have you ever been married? (MAR_EVER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never married	38	42.7
2) Yes, now widowed	10	11.2
3) Yes, now divorced	40	44.9
4) Both widowed and divorced	1	1.1
Missing	698
TOTAL	89	100.0

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186) What is the highest level of education completed by you and, if married, by your spouse? - Spouse's educational level (EDUCSPOU)

	TOTAL	%
3) Some high school	1	0.1
4) High school diploma	15	2.2
5) Some college	74	11.1
6) Graduated from college	185	27.7
7) Some grad work	78	11.7
8) Grad degree	314	47.1
Missing	120
TOTAL	667	100.0

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187) If currently married, have you ever had a previous marriage (or marriages)? (PREV_MAR)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	568	83.2
2) Yes, was widowed	6	0.9
3) Yes, was divorced	108	15.8
4) Both widowed and divorced	1	0.1
Missing	104
TOTAL	683	100.0

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188) Please indicate your employment status and, if married, the employment of your spouse. - Employment status of spouse, first response (SPOUEMP1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Employed full-time	341	50.4
2) Employed part-time	121	17.9
3) Self-employed	49	7.2
4) Unemployed	19	2.8
5) Retired	44	6.5
6) Full-time homemaker	90	13.3
7) Student	8	1.2
8) Other	4	0.6
Missing	111
TOTAL	676	100.0

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189) Please indicate your employment status and, if married, the employment of your spouse. - Employment status of spouse, second response (SPOUEMP2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Employed full-time	1	1.5
2) Employed part-time	3	4.4
3) Self-employed	19	27.9
4) Unemployed	1	1.5
5) Retired	6	8.8
6) Full-time homemaker	24	35.3
7) Student	8	11.8
8) Other	6	8.8
Missing	719
TOTAL	68	100.0

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190) If your husband or wife is: employed full-time, part-time, or self-employed, please indicate the average hours worked per week over the last year. (SPOUHRS)

	TOTAL	%
0)	5	1.0
1)	1	0.2
3)	1	0.2
4)	3	0.6
5)	2	0.4
6)	6	1.1
8)	4	0.8
10)	10	1.9
12)	5	1.0
15)	11	2.1
16)	6	1.1
18)	5	1.0
19)	1	0.2
20)	31	5.9
21)	1	0.2
23)	1	0.2
24)	6	1.1
25)	13	2.5
27)	1	0.2
28)	4	0.8
30)	34	6.5
32)	5	1.0
33)	2	0.4
35)	24	4.6
36)	2	0.4
37)	1	0.2
38)	6	1.1
40)	114	21.8
42)	7	1.3
43)	4	0.8
44)	1	0.2
45)	39	7.5
47)	1	0.2
48)	7	1.3
50)	69	13.2
53)	1	0.2
55)	22	4.2
56)	1	0.2
58)	1	0.2
60)	42	8.0
65)	8	1.5
68)	1	0.2
70)	7	1.3
80)	3	0.6
86)	1	0.2
99)	2	0.4
Missing	265
TOTAL	522	100.0

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191) Please indicate the faith in which your husband or wife was raised (if more than one, select the one in which she or he was most involved), and his or her current religious affiliation. - Faith in which spouse was raised (SPOURAIS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Baptist	70	10.3
2) Disciples of Christ	8	1.2
3) Episcopalian	25	3.7
4) Lutheran	29	4.3
5) Methodist	74	10.9
6) Presbyterian	292	43.1
7) Other Presbyterian	14	2.1
8) Reformed	14	2.1
9) Roman Catholic	49	7.2
10) United Church of Christ	29	4.3
11) Independent non-denom	22	3.2
12) Other	52	7.7
Missing	109
TOTAL	678	100.0

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192) Please indicate the faith in which your husband or wife was raised (if more than one, select the one in which she or he was most involved), and his or her current religious affiliation. - Spouse's current faith (SPOUFATH)

	TOTAL	%
3) Episcopal	3	0.5
4) Lutheran	4	0.6
5) Methodist	6	0.9
6) Presbyterian	610	94.7
7) Other Presbyterian	1	0.2
9) Roman Catholic	4	0.6
10) United Church of Christ	5	0.8
11) Independent non-denom	3	0.5
12) Other	8	1.2
Missing	143
TOTAL	644	100.0

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193) How often does your husband or wife attend Sunday worship at your congregation? (SPOUWORS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	18	2.6
2) Less than once a year	7	1.0
3) Once or twice a year	15	2.2
4) Several times a year	21	3.1
5) Once a month	21	3.1
6) 2-3 times a month	29	4.3
7) Nearly every week	136	20.0
8) Every week	433	63.7
Missing	107
TOTAL	680	100.0

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194) Is your husband or wife a member of the same congregation which you serve or attend? (SPOUCONG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	507	74.8
2) No	171	25.2
Missing	109
TOTAL	678	100.0

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195) Is your husband or wife an ordained minister? (SPOUMIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	100	14.7
2) No	582	85.3
Missing	105
TOTAL	682	100.0

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196) Which statements below, if any, apply to your husband or wife's current call? (Check all that apply) - First response (SPOUCAL1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Co-pastor with me	22	21.6
2) Pastoral position at other PCUSA Church	37	36.3
3) Staff of Presbytery, synod, or GA	1	1.0
4) Serves another PCUSA institution	3	2.9
5) Pastoral position other congreg	5	4.9
6) Church-related non-parish min	3	2.9
7) Secular job	11	10.8
8) Other	20	19.6
Missing	685
TOTAL	102	100.0

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197) Which statements below, if any, apply to your husband or wife's current call? (Check all that apply) - Second response (SPOUCAL2)

	TOTAL	%
2) Pastoral position at other PCUSA Church	1	9.1
3) Staff of a presby, synod, or GA	3	27.3
7) Secular job	2	18.2
8) Other	5	45.5
Missing	776
TOTAL	11	100.0

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198) How many children do you have? (If none, write 0.) Include any legally adopted children; exclude stepchildren unless legally adopted. (NO_KIDS)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	106	13.9
1) 1	69	9.0
2) 2	336	43.9
3) 3	166	21.7
4) 4	60	7.8
5) 5	21	2.7
6) 6	4	0.5
7) 7	2	0.3
8) 8	1	0.1
Missing	22
TOTAL	765	100.0

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199) Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Democrat, Independent, Republican, or other? (DEM_REP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Democrat	423	54.9
2) Independent	133	17.3
3) Republican	198	25.7
4) Other	17	2.2
Missing	16
TOTAL	771	100.0

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200) How many persons, including yourself, live in your household? (Do not count students who live elsewhere while they attend college or university.) (Check only one box.) (HH_SIZE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Live alone	67	8.7
2) Two of us	334	43.4
3) Three of us	158	20.5
4) Four of us	145	18.8
5) Five of us	53	6.9
6) Six of us	11	1.4
7) Seven or more of us	2	0.3
Missing	17
TOTAL	770	100.0

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201) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are - under six years of age? (HH_UNDR6)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	163	62.7
1) 1	64	24.6
2) 2	30	11.5
3) 3	2	0.8
4) 4	1	0.4
Missing	527
TOTAL	260	100.0

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202) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are - 6-12 years of age? (HH_6-12)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	161	53.0
1) 1	94	30.9
2) 2	36	11.8
3) 3	13	4.3
Missing	483
TOTAL	304	100.0

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203) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are - 13-17 years of age? (HH_13-17)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	154	46.0
1) 1	142	42.4
2) 2	35	10.4
3) 3	3	0.9
4) 4	1	0.3
Missing	452
TOTAL	335	100.0

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204) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are - 18-24 years of age? (HH_18-24)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	161	69.4
1) 1	55	23.7
2) 2	16	6.9
Missing	555
TOTAL	232	100.0

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205) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are - 25 years of age and over? (HH_25UP)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	11	1.5
1) 1	70	9.5
2) 2	623	84.4
3) 3	31	4.2
4) 4	3	0.4
Missing	49
TOTAL	738	100.0

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206) From the list below, select the choice which best describes all of the people in the household in which you live. (For example, a teenager living with both parents would check "4.") (HH_TYPE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Single adult	63	8.3
2) Single parent	11	1.4
3) Married no kids	307	40.3
4) Married with kids	347	45.6
5) Some other arrangement (Please describe your household here)	33	4.3
Missing	26
TOTAL	761	100.0

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207) Is the home in which you currently live: (HOM_NOW)

	TOTAL	%
1) Rented by you	61	7.9
2) Owned by you clear	59	7.7
3) Owned with mortgage	494	64.2
4) Owned by your congreg	140	18.2
5) Other	16	2.1
Missing	17
TOTAL	770	100.0

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208) Where did you live five years ago, in October 1994? (HOM_94)

	TOTAL	%
1) Same house	395	51.1
2) Diff house, same county	90	11.6
3) Diff county, same state	71	9.2
4) Diff state	208	26.9
5) Diff country	9	1.2
Missing	14
TOTAL	773	100.0

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209) In what state were you born? If you were not born in the United States, in what country were you born? (ST_BORN)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	767	33.074	18

210) What is your race of origin? (Check all that apply) - First response (RACE1)

	TOTAL	%
1) White	741	96.0
2) Black	5	0.6
3) Indian	3	0.4
4) Asian	13	1.7
5) Hispanic	8	1.0
6) Some other race	2	0.3
Missing	15
TOTAL	772	100.0

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211) What is your race of origin? (Check all that apply) - Second response (RACE2)

	TOTAL	%
3) Indian	10	58.8
4) Asian	2	11.8
5) Hispanic	2	11.8
6) Some other race	3	17.6
Missing	770
TOTAL	17	100.0

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212) Which of these categories best describes your total family income from all sources, before taxes, during 1998? (If you live alone, or with non-relatives, answer in terms of your own personal income.) (HH_INCOM)

	TOTAL	%
2) $10K-14,999	2	0.3
3) $15K-19,999	4	0.5
4) $20K-29,999	32	4.2
5) $30K-39,999	82	10.7
6) $40K-49,999	113	14.7
7) $50K-59,999	113	14.7
8) $60K-69,999	96	12.5
9) $70K-79,999	82	10.7
10) $80K-89,999	65	8.5
11) $90K-99,999	66	8.6
12) $100K-124,999	64	8.3
13) $125K-149,999	29	3.8
14) $150K+	20	2.6
Missing	19
TOTAL	768	100.0

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213) During the last year, approximately how much money did you and other family members in your household contribute to each of the following? Write your best estimate on the lines provided. - To your congregation, in regular giving (not including special offerings or contributions to a capital campaign) (MNY_REG)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	750	4182.387	7507

214) During the last year, approximately how much money did you and other family members in your household contribute to each of the following? Write your best estimate on the lines provided. - To your church, in giving to a special campaign, for example for a new or remodeled building, or for a new program for the church (MNY_SPEC)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	537	1413.609	6677

215) During the last year, approximately how much money did you and other family members in your household contribute to each of the following? Write your best estimate on the lines provided. - To your congregation, in response to a special appeal for a ministry supported by the congregation, presbytery, or Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), including the denomination-wide special offerings--One Great Hour of Sharing, Witness, Peacemaking, and Christmas Joy (MNY_APPL)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	669	648.634	5497

216) During the last year, approximately how much money did you and your family contribute to all religious groups or religious causes outside the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)? (MNY_OUTS)

	TOTAL	%
1) $0	153	20.3
2) $1-50	100	13.2
3) $51-100	79	10.5
4) $101-500	197	26.1
5) $501-1000	82	10.9
6) $1001-2000	46	6.1
7) $2001+	98	13.0
Missing	32
TOTAL	755	100.0

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217) During the last year, approximately how much money did you and your family contribute to non-religious charities, community organizations, or social causes? (MNY_NREL)

	TOTAL	%
1) $0	32	4.2
2) $1-50	101	13.2
3) $51-100	139	18.2
4) $101-500	308	40.3
5) $501-1000	101	13.2
6) $1001-2000	40	5.2
7) $2001 or more\$2001+L	43	5.6
Missing	23
TOTAL	764	100.0

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218) Survey form 2 (SURVEY2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Paper	690	88.9
2) Web	86	11.1
Missing	11
TOTAL	776	100.0

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219) [If BEF_SEM is yes] Before entering seminary for your B.D. or M.Div., were you engaged in any long-term secular job or career? How long were you in that job or career? (BEF_SEMA)

	TOTAL	%
1)	1	4.3
2)	2	8.7
3)	3	13.0
5)	2	8.7
6)	1	4.3
7)	6	26.1
8)	2	8.7
10)	4	17.4
12)	1	4.3
13)	1	4.3
Missing	764
TOTAL	23	100.0

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220) No degree (NODEGREE)

	TOTAL	%
1)	3	100.0
Missing	784
TOTAL	3	100.0

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221) Sample (SAMPLE2)

	TOTAL	%
3) Pastors	597	76.9
4) Spec Clergy	179	23.1
Missing	11
TOTAL	776	100.0

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222) I-AGE: What is your present age? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-AGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Under 40	96	12.4
2) 40-49	244	31.6
3) 50-64	372	48.2
4) 65+	60	7.8
Missing	15
TOTAL	772	100.0

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223) I-GENDER: What is your sex? (for use with online analysis) (I-GENDER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Female	184	23.8
2) Male	590	76.2
Missing	13
TOTAL	774	100.0

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224) I-INCOME: Which of these categories best describes your total family income from all sources, before taxes, during 1998? (If you live alone, or with non-relatives, answer in terms of your own personal income.) (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-INCOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than $20,000	6	0.8
2) $20K-49,999	227	29.6
3) $50K-99,999	422	54.9
4) $100K+	113	14.7
Missing	19
TOTAL	768	100.0

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225) I-PARTYID: Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Democrat, Independent, Republican, or other? (for use with online analysis) (I-PARTYID)

	TOTAL	%
1) Democrat	423	54.9
2) Independent	133	17.3
3) Republican	198	25.7
4) Other	17	2.2
Missing	16
TOTAL	771	100.0

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226) I-RACE: What is your race of origin? (Check all that apply) - First response (for use with online analysis) (I-RACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) White	741	96.0
2) Black	5	0.6
3) Indian	3	0.4
4) Asian	13	1.7
5) Hispanic	8	1.0
6) Some other race	2	0.3
Missing	15
TOTAL	772	100.0

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