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Presbyterian Panel Survey, May 2003 - Stewardship, Finances, and Allocation of Resources, Elders

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All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).
1) Panel identification number (ID)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL76423831.779491
2) When you hear the word "stewardship," what word, thought, or phrase first comes to mind? (WORD)
TOTAL%
1) Church finances and giving to the church11918.0
2) Money8312.6
3) Time, talents, treasure14922.6
4) Giving14922.6
5) To care for or manage what is entrusted to us13520.5
6) Environment/creation20.3
9) Other233.5
Missing104 
TOTAL660100.0
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3) Has your congregation actively promoted a "stewardship approach" to the giving of time, talent, and money that teaches the spiritual meaning of how we use God's gifts? (ACTPROMO)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, and therefore I am likely to give more45960.5
2) Yes, but it has no effect on my giving19826.1
3) Yes, and therefore I am likely to give less20.3
4) No, my congregation has not promoted a stewardship approach8811.6
5) Don't know121.6
Missing5 
TOTAL759100.0
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4) How many times during the past year was stewardship the focus of the sermon in worship at your congregation? (NUMSERMN)
TOTAL%
1) Never283.7
2) Once or twice32042.1
3) Three or four times26735.1
4) Five or more times8711.4
5) Don't know587.6
Missing4 
TOTAL760100.0
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5) [IF "FIVE OR MORE TIMES" NUMSERMN] What is the approximate number? (NUMSERM2)
TOTAL%
2) 23.6
3) 35.5
4) 35.5
5) 814.5
6) 59.1
7) 47.3
8) 1018.2
9) 35.5
10) 916.4
12) 59.1
13) 11.8
15) 11.8
26) 11.8
Missing709 
TOTAL55100.0
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6) Which one statement would you say better describes how stewardship is approached in your congregation? (DESCRIB)
TOTAL%
1) We primarily emphasize stewardship during the annual fund-raising campaign44558.9
2) We emphasize stewardship year-round18925.0
3) Both equally9212.2
4) Don't know/no opinion304.0
Missing8 
TOTAL756100.0
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7) Which one statement would you say better describes how stewardship is approached in your congregation? (DESCRIB2)
TOTAL%
1) We emphasize stewardship as fund-raising18724.7
2) We emphasize stewardship as a broad approach to life37749.7
3) Both equally16822.2
4) Don't know/no opinion263.4
Missing6 
TOTAL758100.0
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8) Please indicate to what degree you agree/disagree with the statement. I'd like to see my congregation put more emphasis on time, talent, and other non-monetary aspects of stewardship. (MOREEMPH)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree22229.6
2) Moderately agree30540.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree17623.4
4) Moderately disagree385.1
5) Strongly disagree91.2
6) Don't know10.1
Missing13 
TOTAL751100.0
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9) Please indicate to what degree you agree/disagree with the statement. My congregation puts too much of its stewardship emphasis on fund-raising. (TOOMUCH)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree334.4
2) Moderately agree12416.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree18925.2
4) Moderately disagree26235.0
5) Strongly disagree13918.6
6) Don't know20.3
Missing15 
TOTAL749100.0
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10) Please indicate to what degree you agree/disagree with the statement. Stewardship should be an integral part of church (Sunday) school and other regular Christian education programs. (INTEGRAL)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree36748.2
2) Moderately agree29338.5
3) Neither agree nor disagree648.4
4) Moderately disagree273.5
5) Strongly disagree81.0
6) Don't know30.4
Missing2 
TOTAL762100.0
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11) When you joined your current congregation, how much emphasis was placed on giving as a part of the new member class or orientation process? (EMPGIVE)
TOTAL%
1) Great emphasis202.7
2) Some emphasis18023.9
3) Only a little emphasis19025.2
4) Not mentioned13517.9
5) Don't remember22930.4
Missing10 
TOTAL754100.0
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12) What percentage of your family income (pre-tax) from all sources did you contribute to your congregation last year? (INCOME)
TOTAL%
1) 1273.9
2) 2598.6
3) 3629.0
4) 4405.8
5) 513619.8
6) 6344.9
7) 7487.0
8) 8598.6
9) 9101.5
10) 1012017.5
11) 11111.6
12) 12233.3
13) 1371.0
14) 1430.4
15) 15213.1
16) 1620.3
17) 1720.3
18) 1810.1
20) 20101.5
21) 2110.1
27) 2710.1
30) 3010.1
33) 3310.1
35) 3510.1
80) 8010.1
98) 9810.1
99) Don't know50.7
Missing77 
TOTAL687100.0
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13) What factor influence you the most in your decisions about giving to your congregation? A sense of gratitude for God's love and goodness (INFLUN)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked30039.3
1) Checked46460.7
TOTAL764100.0
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14) What factor influence you the most in your decisions about giving to your congregation? A sense of gratitude for help my family or I have received there (INFLUN2)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked70992.8
1) Checked557.2
TOTAL764100.0
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15) What factor influence you the most in your decisions about giving to your congregation? A sense of obligation to support the work there (INFLUEN3)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked44458.1
1) Checked32041.9
TOTAL764100.0
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16) What factor influence you the most in your decisions about giving to your congregation? A sense of religious duty to give (INFLUN4)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked62882.2
1) Checked13617.8
TOTAL764100.0
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17) What factor influence you the most in your decisions about giving to your congregation? Habit or custom (INFLUN5)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked73395.9
1) Checked314.1
TOTAL764100.0
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18) What factor influence you the most in your decisions about giving to your congregation? Hearing about specific needs (INFLUN6)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked70692.4
1) Checked587.6
TOTAL764100.0
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19) What factor influence you the most in your decisions about giving to your congregation? The Bible's teaching on giving (INFLUN7)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked60579.2
1) Checked15920.8
TOTAL764100.0
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20) What factor influence you the most in your decisions about giving to your congregation? The congregation's or the pastor's urging to give (INFLUN8)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked75498.7
1) Checked101.3
TOTAL764100.0
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21) What factor influence you the most in your decisions about giving to your congregation? The tax benefits I receive for my contributions (INFLUN9)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked74998.0
1) Checked152.0
TOTAL764100.0
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22) What factor influence you the most in your decisions about giving to your congregation? Wanting to contribute to God's work in the world (INFLUN10)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked54070.7
1) Checked22429.3
TOTAL764100.0
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23) What factor influence you the most in your decisions about giving to your congregation? Other (INFLUN11)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked74497.4
1) Checked202.6
TOTAL764100.0
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24) What factor influence you the most in your decisions about giving to your congregation? I don't give to my congregation (INFLUN12)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked76399.9
1) Checked10.1
TOTAL764100.0
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25) In the last five years, have you ever increased your regular giving or annual pledge because the overall church budget was in the red? (INCGIVE)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked47161.6
1) Checked29338.4
TOTAL764100.0
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26) In the last five years, have you ever increased your regular giving or annual pledge because you saw the good done by a program or ministry funded by the church? (INCGIVE2)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked47462.0
1) Checked29038.0
TOTAL764100.0
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27) In the last five years, have you ever increased your regular giving or annual pledge because a specific program or mission of the congregation was threatened by a lack of funds? (INCGIVE3)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked58877.0
1) Checked17623.0
TOTAL764100.0
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28) In the last five years, have you ever increased your regular giving or annual pledge because the pastor or other leader asked you to? (INCGIVE4)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked63583.1
1) Checked12916.9
TOTAL764100.0
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29) In the last five years, have you ever increased your regular giving or annual pledge because your spouse or other family member suggested it? (INCGIVE5)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked70291.9
1) Checked628.1
TOTAL764100.0
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30) In the last five years, have you ever increased your regular giving or annual pledge because you felt God wanted you to do so? (INCGIVE6)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked38049.7
1) Checked38450.3
TOTAL764100.0
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31) In the last five years, have you ever increased your regular giving or annual pledge because your family income went up? (INCGIVE7)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked45859.9
1) Checked30640.1
TOTAL764100.0
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32) In the last five years, have you ever increased your regular giving or annual pledge because the church had helped you or your family? (INCGIVE8)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked69591.0
1) Checked699.0
TOTAL764100.0
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33) If there was a significant need, do you think you could increase your giving to the church or are you giving all you can afford? (INCNEED)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, could give more42355.7
2) No, giving all I/we can19826.1
3) Not sure13918.3
Missing4 
TOTAL760100.0
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34) What percentage of the money received by your congregation in 2002 do you estimate was sent to fund mission and program beyond your congregation (e.g., to presbytery, synod, national, or related PC(USA) ministries, or to non-Presbyterian programs? Don't know (PERMIS)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked42155.1
1) Checked34344.9
TOTAL764100.0
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35) What percentage of the money received by your congregation in 2002 do you estimate was sent to fund mission and program beyond your congregation (e.g., to presbytery, synod, national, or related PC(USA) ministries, or to non-Presbyterian programs? (PERMIS2)
TOTAL%
1) 161.5
2) 261.5
3) 361.5
4) 451.2
5) 5287.0
6) 630.7
7) 792.2
8) 882.0
9) 920.5
10) 109523.6
11) 11102.5
12) 12194.7
13) 1361.5
14) 1451.2
15) 154210.4
16) 1641.0
17) 1741.0
18) 1882.0
20) 20358.7
21) 2120.5
22) 2241.0
23) 2330.7
24) 2441.0
25) 25328.0
26) 2630.7
27) 2710.2
29) 2910.2
30) 30246.0
33) 3361.5
35) 3571.7
40) 4061.5
45) 4510.2
50) 5071.7
Missing362 
TOTAL402100.0
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36) Of the total dollars your congregation sent to fund missions and programs beyond your congregation, what percentage would you estimate went to the General Assembly, General Assembly Council, or other national programs of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)? Don't know (PERGA)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked24231.7
1) Checked52268.3
TOTAL764100.0
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37) Of the total dollars your congregation sent to fund missions and programs beyond your congregation, what percentage would you estimate went to the General Assembly, General Assembly Council, or other national programs of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)? (PERGA2)
TOTAL%
0) None125.4
1) 1146.3
2) 2219.5
3) 3104.5
4) 4104.5
5) 53716.7
6) 631.4
7) 752.3
8) 862.7
9) 910.5
10) 102812.6
12) 1231.4
13) 1331.4
14) 1420.9
15) 1562.7
16) 1610.5
17) 1720.9
18) 1820.9
20) 2062.7
24) 2420.9
25) 2573.2
30) 3073.2
33) 3310.5
35) 3520.9
39) 3910.5
40) 4020.9
44) 4410.5
45) 4510.5
50) 50135.9
60) 6020.9
65) 6510.5
66) 6610.5
67) 6710.5
80) 8010.5
90) 9020.9
91) 9110.5
95) 9510.5
98) 9820.9
99) 9910.5
Missing542 
TOTAL222100.0
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38) Do you think when people give money to their congregation they ought to be encouraged to indicate what percentage should go to mission and programs beyond the congregation? (INDICATE)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, encouraged to designate money in this way14218.7
2) Neither encouraged nor discouraged from designating money in this way34245.0
3) No, discouraged from designating money in this way23230.5
4) No opinion445.8
Missing4 
TOTAL760100.0
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39) Do you have enough say when it comes to decisions by your congregation on allocating funds to mission and program, or would you like to have more say? (SAYFUNDS)
TOTAL%
1) Have enough say60279.4
2) Would like more say10313.6
3) Not sure537.0
Missing6 
TOTAL758100.0
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40) Does the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) as a whole have serious financial needs? (FINNEED)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, very serious needs14519.1
2) Yes, somewhat serious needs28737.8
3) No, only routine needs9312.3
4) No, it is financially well-off172.2
5) Don't know21728.6
Missing5 
TOTAL759100.0
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41) How much enthusiasm do you feel, in general, about the work and programs of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)? (ENTHUSI)
TOTAL%
1) Very high enthusiasm597.8
2) Moderately high enthusiasm30940.7
3) Moderately low enthusiasm21027.7
4) Very low enthusiasm8911.7
5) I am generally opposed to them263.4
6) No opinion668.7
Missing5 
TOTAL759100.0
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42) When it comes to your supporting mission projects of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), either overseas or in this country, what is your preference for how projects should be selected for funding? (SELECT)
TOTAL%
1) I prefer that a denominational entity, such as a presbytery of the General Assembly, select the projects7910.4
2) I prefer that the session of my congregation select the projects29238.5
3) I prefer giving to missionaries and projects that I select466.1
4) I prefer a combination of these approaches33043.5
5) I have no opinion121.6
Missing5 
TOTAL759100.0
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43) Do you feel you have enough information about the handling and allocation of funds by the leaders of your congregation (i.e., the session)? (INFOCONG)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, enough69290.9
2) No, not enough638.3
3) No opinion60.8
Missing3 
TOTAL761100.0
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44) Do you feel you have enough information about the handling and allocation of funds by the leaders of your presbytery? (INFOPRES)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, enough25233.9
2) No, not enough34246.0
3) No opinion14920.1
Missing21 
TOTAL743100.0
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45) Do you feel you have enough information about the handling and allocation of funds by the leaders of your synod? (INFOSYND)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, enough11315.3
2) No, not enough39953.9
3) No opinion22830.8
Missing24 
TOTAL740100.0
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46) Do you feel you have enough information about the handling and allocation of funds by the leaders of the General Assembly Council and other national entities of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)? (INFOGA)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, enough12316.8
2) No, not enough41456.7
3) No opinion19326.4
Missing34 
TOTAL730100.0
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47) How much do you trust the handling and allocation of funds by the leaders of your congregation (i.e., the session)? (TRUSTCON)
TOTAL%
1) High level of trust65185.7
2) Medium level of trust9312.2
3) Low level of trust152.0
4) No opinion10.1
Missing4 
TOTAL760100.0
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48) How much do you trust the handling and allocation of funds by the leaders of your presbytery? (TRUSTPRE)
TOTAL%
1) High level of trust26735.5
2) Medium level of trust30340.3
3) Low level of trust8311.0
4) No opinion9913.2
Missing12 
TOTAL752100.0
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49) How much do you trust the handling and allocation of funds by the leaders of your synod? (TRUSTSYN)
TOTAL%
1) High level of trust16021.4
2) Medium level of trust26034.8
3) Low level of trust12817.1
4) No opinion20026.7
Missing16 
TOTAL748100.0
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50) How much do you trust the handling and allocation of funds by the leaders of the General Assembly Council and other national entities of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)? (TRUSTGA)
TOTAL%
1) High level of trust16021.4
2) Medium level of trust21829.1
3) Low level of trust21228.3
4) No opinion15921.2
Missing15 
TOTAL749100.0
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51) Would you prefer that sessions make more decisions about funding programs, such as missions, outreach, and social service, rather than having presbyteries or national church leaders decide? (SESSIONS)
TOTAL%
1) I would prefer more decision-making by sessions44759.0
2) I like the situation now22730.0
3) I would prefer more decision-making by presbytery or national church leaders233.0
4) I have no opinion607.9
Missing7 
TOTAL757100.0
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52) Has your congregation ever encouraged members to bypass the regular funding procedures of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and instead give money directly to mission or programs? (BYPASS)
TOTAL%
1) Yes15921.0
2) No41655.0
3) Don't know18224.0
Missing7 
TOTAL757100.0
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53) Please indicate to what degree you agree or disagree with the following statement: The leaders of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) are sufficiently accountable to members regarding how church contributions are used. (ACCOUNT)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree8010.6
2) Moderately agree23130.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree13317.6
4) Moderately disagree9312.3
5) Strongly disagree9612.7
6) Don't know12116.0
Missing10 
TOTAL754100.0
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54) Please indicate to what degree you agree or disagree with the following statement: Overall, the leadership of the PC(USA) is doing a good job. (LEADGOOD)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree8010.6
2) Moderately agree27035.7
3) Neither agree nor disagree14519.2
4) Moderately disagree7910.4
5) Strongly disagree8611.4
6) Don't know9612.7
Missing8 
TOTAL756100.0
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55) Please indicate to what degree you agree or disagree with the following statement: Overall, I approve of the decision-making processes in the PC(USA). (APPROVE)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree7510.0
2) Moderately agree25433.8
3) Neither agree nor disagree14118.8
4) Moderately disagree8411.2
5) Strongly disagree9312.4
6) Don't know10514.0
Missing12 
TOTAL752100.0
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56) Please indicate to what degree you agree or disagree with the following statement: I would like more oversight of national PC(USA) leaders when it comes to making decisions about which missions and programs to fund. (MOREDEC)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree12717.0
2) Moderately agree24833.2
3) Neither agree nor disagree18925.3
4) Moderately disagree587.8
5) Strongly disagree202.7
6) Don't know10614.2
Missing16 
TOTAL748100.0
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57) Do you have available all the information you need about the mission and program of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), or would you like to have more? (ALLINFO)
TOTAL%
1) Have all I need26335.0
2) Would like to have more available39051.9
3) Not sure9813.0
Missing13 
TOTAL751100.0
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58) [IF "Would like to have more available" TO ALLINFO] How would you like to have such information made available? (ALLINFO2)
TOTAL%
1) In printed form26667.2
2) In occasional e-mails5714.4
3) Via the Internet7318.4
Missing368 
TOTAL396100.0
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59) Did your congregation have a financial stewardship campaign in 2002? (CAMPAIGN)
TOTAL%
1) Yes27490.1
2) No278.9
3) Don't know31.0
Missing460 
TOTAL304100.0
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60) [IF "YES" TO CAMPAIGN] What method was used? Direct mail (CAMPAIG2)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked60078.5
1) Checked16421.5
TOTAL764100.0
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61) [IF "YES" TO CAMPAIGN] What method was used? Telephone solicitation (CAMPAIG3)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked72895.3
1) Checked364.7
TOTAL764100.0
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62) [IF "YES" TO CAMPAIGN] What method was used? Every member visitation (CAMPAIG4)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked74297.1
1) Checked222.9
TOTAL764100.0
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63) [IF "YES" TO CAMPAIGN] What method was used? Personal delivery (e.g., Pony Express or similar) (CAMPAIG5)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked74197.0
1) Checked233.0
TOTAL764100.0
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64) [IF "YES" TO CAMPAIGN] What method was used? Consecration Sunday (CAMPAIG6)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked63483.0
1) Checked13017.0
TOTAL764100.0
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65) [IF "YES" TO CAMPAIGN] What method was used? Other (CAMPAIG7)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked73295.8
1) Checked324.2
TOTAL764100.0
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66) In the last two years, have you seen the stewardship magazine or other materials on stewardship prepared by the national offices of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)? (MAGAZINE)
TOTAL%
1) Yes7625.8
2) No21974.2
Missing469 
TOTAL295100.0
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67) [IF "YES" TO MAGAZINE] How helpful were these materials to you in your work as a pastor? (MAGHELP)
TOTAL%
1) Very helpful45.5
2) Helpful3041.1
3) Somewhat helpful2737.0
4) Not helpful56.8
5) Did not use any79.6
Missing691 
TOTAL73100.0
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68) In the last two years, have you searched the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) web page (www.pcusa.org) specifically for stewardship-related ideas or resources? (ONLINE)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, often20.7
2) Yes, occasionally124.0
3) Yes, once or twice227.3
4) No, never26488.0
Missing464 
TOTAL300100.0
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69) Would you prefer that stewardship materials produced by the PC(USA) continue to be provided as separate, distinct items, or would you prefer to have them included as one part of publications that provide a broad array of resources (e.g., as part of a Christian education magazine)? (PUBLICAT)
TOTAL%
1) Kept separate7123.9
2) Included with other resources9732.7
3) No preference6020.2
4) No opinion6822.9
5) Don't know10.3
Missing467 
TOTAL297100.0
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70) To what extent is stewardship an integral part of your congregation's worship? (WORSHIP)
TOTAL%
1) Great extent5819.3
2) Some extent14849.3
3) Only a small extent8528.3
4) None at all72.3
5) Don't know20.7
Missing464 
TOTAL300100.0
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71) To what extent is stewardship an integral part of your congregation's regular CE program? (CE)
TOTAL%
1) Great extent103.4
2) Some extent11138.0
3) Only a small extent10435.6
4) None at all4314.7
5) Don't know248.2
Missing472 
TOTAL292100.0
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72) To what extent is stewardship an integral part of your congregation's new member class? (NEWMEM)
TOTAL%
1) Great extent227.5
2) Some extent11840.4
3) Only a small extent7325.0
4) None at all237.9
5) Don't know5619.2
Missing472 
TOTAL292100.0
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73) Survey Form (SURVEY)
TOTAL%
1) Paper68289.3
2) Web8210.7
TOTAL764100.0
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74) Identification Number (ID2)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL7643831.779491
75) How many years have you been a member of your current congregation? (YRMEM)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL75621.42616
76) [IF YRMEM<1] How many months have you been a member of your current congregation? (MONMEM)
TOTAL%
6) 266.7
10) 133.3
Missing761 
TOTAL3100.0
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77) How far do you live from your congregation? (MILES)
TOTAL%
0) Less than one mile587.7
1) 110413.8
2) 213017.3
3) 310213.5
4) 4506.6
5) 59112.1
6) 6304.0
7) 7364.8
8) 8405.3
9) 9101.3
10) 10253.3
11) 1160.8
12) 12162.1
13) 1340.5
14) 1440.5
15) 15182.4
16) 1610.1
17) 1710.1
18) 1830.4
20) 2081.1
22) 2210.1
23) 2320.3
25) 2570.9
26) 2610.1
32) 3210.1
35) 3510.1
38) 3810.1
50) 5010.1
75) 7510.1
Missing11 
TOTAL753100.0
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78) Don't know number of members (NONUMMEM)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked73996.7
1) Checked253.3
TOTAL764100.0
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79) Approximate number of members (NUMMEM)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL706761.238879
80) Have you ever been ordained an elder in the Presbyterian Church? (ORDELDER)
TOTAL%
1) Yes75899.6
2) No30.4
Missing3 
TOTAL761100.0
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81) If yes elder, are you serving now on session? (ELDERSER)
TOTAL%
1) Yes71496.2
2) No283.8
Missing22 
TOTAL742100.0
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82) Have you ever been ordained a deacon in the Presbyterian Church? (ORDDEACN)
TOTAL%
1) Yes31542.1
2) No43357.9
Missing16 
TOTAL748100.0
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83) If yes deacon, are you serving now on session? (DECONSER)
TOTAL%
1) Yes61.6
2) No37198.4
Missing387 
TOTAL377100.0
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84) Which other positions, if any, do you hold in church? Chair of congregational committee or task force (POSCHAIR)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked41253.9
1) Checked35246.1
TOTAL764100.0
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85) Which other positions, if any, do you hold in church? Member of congregational committee or task force (POSCONGR)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked39852.1
1) Checked36647.9
TOTAL764100.0
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86) Which other positions, if any, do you hold in church? Member presbytery, synod, or General Assembly committee or task force (POSPRESB)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked69891.4
1) Checked668.6
TOTAL764100.0
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87) Which other positions, if any, do you hold in church? Officer of men's, women's, or youth group (OFFICER)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked67788.6
1) Checked8711.4
TOTAL764100.0
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88) Which other positions, if any, do you hold in church? Member men's, women's, or youth group (POSMEMBR)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked56173.4
1) Checked20326.6
TOTAL764100.0
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89) Which other positions, if any, do you hold in church? Organist or choir director (POSORGAN)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked75098.2
1) Checked141.8
TOTAL764100.0
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90) Which other positions, if any, do you hold in church? Member of choir (POSCHOIR)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked62581.8
1) Checked13918.2
TOTAL764100.0
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91) Which other positions, if any, do you hold in church? Church School or Sunday School teacher/leader (POSTEACH)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked56273.6
1) Checked20226.4
TOTAL764100.0
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92) Which other positions, if any, do you hold in church? Other (POSOTHR)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked55272.3
1) Checked21227.7
TOTAL764100.0
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93) How often do you generally attend Sunday worship at your congregation? (WORSHIPS)
TOTAL%
1) Never20.3
2) Less than once a year10.1
3) Once/twice a year10.1
4) Several times a year10.1
5) Once a month70.9
6) 2-3 times a month547.1
7) Nearly every week39551.8
8) Every week30139.5
Missing2 
TOTAL762100.0
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94) How many hours, if any, during the last month have you? Attended programs or events at your church (besides worship; if you attended Sunday or Church school include those hours here). (HREVENT)
TOTAL%
1) 0 Hours212.8
2) 1-2 Hours9011.8
3) 3-5 Hours23430.7
4) 6-10 Hours23631.0
5) 11-20 Hours13718.0
6) More than 20 Hours435.7
Missing3 
TOTAL761100.0
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95) How many hours, if any, during the last month have you? Given volunteer time at your church to teach, lead, serve on committee or help with some program or event (HRVOLUNT)
TOTAL%
1) 0 Hours202.6
2) 1-2 Hours12516.5
3) 3-5 Hours23931.5
4) 6-10 Hours22029.0
5) 11-20 Hours10914.4
6) More than 20 Hours455.9
Missing6 
TOTAL758100.0
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96) How many hours, if any, during the last month have you? Participated in religious events, programs, or groups sponsored by a church or other religious organization which took place in a home or other facility away from your church (HRRELG)
TOTAL%
1) 0 Hours31141.1
2) 1-2 Hours22029.1
3) 3-5 Hours13217.4
4) 6-10 Hours537.0
5) 11-20 Hours233.0
6) More than 20 Hours182.4
Missing7 
TOTAL757100.0
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97) How many hours, if any, during the last month have you? Given volunteer time, apart from church programs, to help the less fortunate or to help you make your own community a better place to live (e.g., through volunteer or committee work) (HRCOMVOL)
TOTAL%
1) 0 Hours22530.0
2) 1-2 Hours20327.1
3) 3-5 Hours16421.9
4) 6-10 Hours9212.3
5) 11-20 Hours435.7
6) More than 20 Hours222.9
Missing15 
TOTAL749100.0
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98) Frequency: Read the Bible privately (BIBLEPRI)
TOTAL%
1) Daily/almost daily17823.8
2) Several times a week12917.3
3) Weekly10313.8
4) Several times a month11415.3
5) Once a month486.4
6) Several times a year11515.4
7) Once a year or less415.5
8) Never192.5
Missing17 
TOTAL747100.0
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99) Frequency: Read Bible with family-friends (BIBLEOTH)
TOTAL%
1) Daily/almost daily131.8
2) Several times a week375.1
3) Weekly16322.5
4) Several times a month729.9
5) Once a month567.7
6) Several times a year12517.3
7) Once a year or less9212.7
8) Never16622.9
Missing40 
TOTAL724100.0
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100) Frequency: Attend Bible study group (BIBLESTY)
TOTAL%
1) Daily/almost daily60.8
2) Several times a week212.9
3) Weekly21029.2
4) Several times a month7510.4
5) Once a month588.1
6) Several times a year7610.6
7) Once a year or less8912.4
8) Never18525.7
Missing44 
TOTAL720100.0
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101) Frequency: Pray privately (PRAYPRI)
TOTAL%
1) Daily/almost daily55374.2
2) Several times a week11515.4
3) Weekly233.1
4) Several times a month314.2
5) Once a month101.3
6) Several times a year111.5
7) Once a year or less10.1
8) Never10.1
Missing19 
TOTAL745100.0
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102) Frequency: Pray with family-friends (PRAYOTH)
TOTAL%
1) Daily/almost daily18124.7
2) Several times a week10714.6
3) Weekly13818.8
4) Several times a month9412.8
5) Once a month415.6
6) Several times a year9913.5
7) Once a year or less172.3
8) Never577.8
Missing30 
TOTAL734100.0
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103) Frequency: Attend a prayer group (PRAYGRP)
TOTAL%
1) Daily/almost daily81.1
2) Several times a week71.0
3) Weekly7510.6
4) Several times a month324.5
5) Once a month446.2
6) Several times a year709.9
7) Once a year or less11516.3
8) Never35450.2
Missing59 
TOTAL705100.0
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104) Did you belong to any other churches before the one you now belong to? (BEFORE)
TOTAL%
1) Yes60880.7
2) No14118.7
3) Not sure40.5
Missing11 
TOTAL753100.0
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105) [If BEFORE= Yes] what denomination was the church you belonged to immediately prior to the church you are now a member of? (DENBEFOR)
TOTAL%
1) Baptist6310.1
2) Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)91.4
3) Episcopal233.7
4) Lutheran335.3
5) Methodist8814.1
6) Presbyterian28145.1
7) Other Presbyterian101.6
8) Reformed71.1
9) Roman Catholic264.2
10) UCC (United Church or Christ/Congregational)294.7
11) Independent or non-denominational193.0
12) Other355.6
Missing141 
TOTAL623100.0
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106) In what religious denomination were you raised? (DENRAISE)
TOTAL%
1) Baptist8010.5
2) Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)91.2
3) Episcopal182.4
4) Lutheran466.0
5) Methodist10714.1
6) Presbyterian33043.4
7) Other Presbyterian81.1
8) Reformed121.6
9) Roman Catholic455.9
10) UCC (United Church or Christ/Congregational)212.8
11) Independent or non-denominational192.5
12) None172.2
13) Other496.4
Missing3 
TOTAL761100.0
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107) How old were you when you first began attending a Presbyterian church? (AGEPCUSE)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL75518.80517
108) Which of the following describes your current stand on theological issues? (ISSUES)
TOTAL%
1) Very conservative537.0
2) Conservative27336.1
3) Moderate29739.3
4) Liberal10614.0
5) Very liberal273.6
Missing8 
TOTAL756100.0
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109) Have you ever tried to encourage someone to believe in Jesus Christ or to accept Him as a personal savior? (JESUS)
TOTAL%
1) Yes56374.3
2) No19525.7
Missing6 
TOTAL758100.0
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110) Would you say you have had a conversion experience -- that is, a turning point in your life when you committed yourself to Christ? (EXPERIEN)
TOTAL%
1) Yes39152.1
2) No35947.9
Missing14 
TOTAL750100.0
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111) Which statement comes closest to your view of the Bible? (BIBLE)
TOTAL%
1) The Bible is the word of God, to be taken literally word for word.11214.9
2) The Bible is the word of God, to be interpreted in the light of its historical and cultural context.34445.7
3) The Bible is the word of God, to be interpreted in the light of its historical context and the Church's teachings.24532.6
4) The Bible is not the word of God, but contains God's word to us.374.9
5) The Bible is not the word of God but is a valuable book.81.1
7) Don't know60.8
Missing12 
TOTAL752100.0
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112) The account of Creation presented in Genesis (GENESIS)
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 world446.0
2) Is a true account of how God created the world46162.7
3) Reflects human feelings about how world might been created23031.3
Missing29 
TOTAL735100.0
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113) An individual should arrive at his or her own religious beliefs independent of any church. (OWNBELIE)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree506.7
2) Agree17423.2
3) Not sure719.5
4) Disagree33344.4
5) Strongly disagree12216.3
Missing14 
TOTAL750100.0
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114) All the different religions are equally good ways of helping a person find the ultimate truth. (EQUALLY)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree304.0
2) Agree13718.2
3) Not sure11214.9
4) Disagree23230.9
5) Strongly disagree24132.0
Missing12 
TOTAL752100.0
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115) There is a life beyond death. (LIFE)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree53471.7
2) Agree15721.1
3) Not sure476.3
4) Disagree50.7
5) Strongly disagree20.3
Missing19 
TOTAL745100.0
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116) The only absolute Truth for humankind is in Jesus Christ. (TRUTH)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree37249.6
2) Agree17323.1
3) Not sure9813.1
4) Disagree8110.8
5) Strongly disagree263.5
Missing14 
TOTAL750100.0
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117) Jesus will return to Earth someday. (EARTH)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree39252.3
2) Agree18624.8
3) Not sure13918.5
4) Disagree243.2
5) Strongly disagree91.2
Missing14 
TOTAL750100.0
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118) Only followers of Jesus Christ can be saved. (FOLLOWER)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree23131.1
2) Agree12817.3
3) Not sure16822.6
4) Disagree14920.1
5) Strongly disagree668.9
Missing22 
TOTAL742100.0
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119) It is important to share my faith with other people. (SHARE)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree32543.5
2) Agree36849.3
3) Not sure314.1
4) Disagree212.8
5) Strongly disagree20.3
Missing17 
TOTAL747100.0
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120) The Devil (Satan) really exists. (DEVIL)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree31542.0
2) Agree21428.5
3) Not sure13317.7
4) Disagree628.3
5) Strongly disagree263.5
Missing14 
TOTAL750100.0
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121) Jesus was born of a virgin. (VIRGIN)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree38851.8
2) Agree23731.6
3) Not sure9412.6
4) Disagree182.4
5) Strongly disagree121.6
Missing15 
TOTAL749100.0
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122) We should respect other world religions and quit trying to impose Christianity on them. (RESPECT)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree7910.6
2) Agree20928.2
3) Not sure15721.2
4) Disagree20928.2
5) Strongly disagree8811.9
Missing22 
TOTAL742100.0
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123) There is a heaven. (HEAVEN)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree49665.8
2) Agree20226.8
3) Not sure445.8
4) Disagree70.9
5) Strongly disagree50.7
Missing10 
TOTAL754100.0
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124) There is a hell. (HELL)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree39452.5
2) Agree16822.4
3) Not sure14519.3
4) Disagree263.5
5) Strongly disagree182.4
Missing13 
TOTAL751100.0
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125) What is your sex? (SEX)
TOTAL%
1) Female38250.3
2) Male37749.7
Missing5 
TOTAL759100.0
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126) What is your present age? (AGE)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL75857.61112
127) Which of the categories below most closely describes the place in which you currently live? (LIVE)
TOTAL%
1) In open country, but not on a farm8310.9
2) On a farm385.0
3) Small city or town (under 50,000)21728.6
4) Medium-size city (50,000-250,000)11515.2
5) Suburb near medium-size city648.4
6) Large city (over 250,000)8711.5
7) Suburb near a large city15520.4
Missing5 
TOTAL759100.0
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128) What is your present marital status? (MARITAL)
TOTAL%
1) Married63884.7
2) Not married11515.3
Missing11 
TOTAL753100.0
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129) If not currently married; have you ever been married? (MARRY)
TOTAL%
1) No, never married3024.6
2) Yes, now widowed5645.9
3) Yes, now divorced3125.4
4) Yes, both widowed and divorced54.1
Missing642 
TOTAL122100.0
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130) If currently married: Have you had a previous marriage (or marriages)? (PREMARRY)
TOTAL%
1) No49879.3
2) Yes, was widowed142.2
3) Yes, was divorced11117.7
4) Yes, both widowed and divorced50.8
Missing136 
TOTAL628100.0
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131) Please indicate the faith in which your husband or wife was raised. (SFAITH)
TOTAL%
1) Baptist9214.8
2) Disciples of Christ172.7
3) Episcopal274.3
4) Lutheran355.6
5) Methodist9715.6
6) Presbyterian Church18930.3
7) Other Presbyterian10.2
8) Reformed71.1
9) Roman Catholic6510.4
10) UCC162.6
11) Independent/nondenominational40.6
12) None193.0
13) Other548.7
Missing141 
TOTAL623100.0
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132) Please indicate the faith in which your husband or wife is currently in. (SFAITH2)
TOTAL%
1) Baptist30.5
2) Disciples of Christ10.2
3) Episcopal10.2
4) Lutheran10.2
5) Methodist50.8
6) Presbyterian Church54490.5
9) Roman Catholic142.3
12) None233.8
13) Other91.5
Missing163 
TOTAL601100.0
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133) How often does your husband or wife attend Sunday worship at your congregation? (SWORSHP)
TOTAL%
1) Never183.2
2) Less than once a year30.5
3) About once/twice a year183.2
4) Several times a year305.4
5) About once a month223.9
6) 2-3 times a month5710.2
7) Nearly every week24944.6
8) Every week16128.9
Missing206 
TOTAL558100.0
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134) How often does your husband or wife attend Sunday worship at another congregation? (SWORSHP2)
TOTAL%
1) Never7247.7
2) Less than once a year106.6
3) About once/twice a year3019.9
4) Several times a year1711.3
5) About once a month42.6
6) 2-3 times a month42.6
7) Nearly every week32.0
8) Every week117.3
Missing613 
TOTAL151100.0
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135) Employment status: Full-time (FULL)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked48563.5
1) Checked27936.5
TOTAL764100.0
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136) Employment status: Part-time (PART)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked68489.5
1) Checked8010.5
TOTAL764100.0
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137) Employment status: Self-employed (SELF)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked69691.1
1) Checked688.9
TOTAL764100.0
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138) Employment status: Unemployed (UNEMPLOY)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked75899.2
1) Checked60.8
TOTAL764100.0
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139) Employment status: Retired (RETIRED)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked51767.7
1) Checked24732.3
TOTAL764100.0
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140) Employment status: Full-time homemaker (HOMEMAK)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked70191.8
1) Checked638.2
TOTAL764100.0
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141) Employment status: Student (STUDENT)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked75598.8
1) Checked91.2
TOTAL764100.0
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142) Employment status: Other (EMPL_OTH)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked75498.7
1) Checked101.3
TOTAL764100.0
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143) Spouse employ: Full-time (SFULL)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked54471.2
1) Checked22028.8
TOTAL764100.0
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144) Spouse employ: Part-time (SPART)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked70492.1
1) Checked607.9
TOTAL764100.0
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145) Spouse employ: Self-employed (SSELF)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked70992.8
1) Checked557.2
TOTAL764100.0
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146) Spouse employ: Unemployed (SUNEMPLY)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked75699.0
1) Checked81.0
TOTAL764100.0
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147) Spouse employ: Retired (SRETIRED)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked60879.6
1) Checked15620.4
TOTAL764100.0
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148) Spouse employ: Full-time homemaker (SHOMEMAK)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked68389.4
1) Checked8110.6
TOTAL764100.0
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149) Spouse employ: Student (SSTUDENT)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked76299.7
1) Checked20.3
TOTAL764100.0
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150) Spouse employ: Other (SOTHER)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked76099.5
1) Checked40.5
TOTAL764100.0
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151) Indicate your average hours worked per week (HRWK)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL50338.28418
152) Average hours spouse worked per week (SHRWK)
TOTAL%
0) 0245.9
2) 220.5
5) 510.2
6) 610.2
7) 710.2
8) 841.0
10) 1092.2
11) 1120.5
12) 1251.2
15) 1530.7
16) 1630.7
18) 1820.5
20) 20266.4
24) 2441.0
25) 25153.7
26) 2610.2
30) 30225.4
32) 3230.7
34) 3410.2
35) 35133.2
36) 3610.2
38) 3810.2
40) 4010525.7
42) 4220.5
44) 4430.7
45) 45297.1
46) 4620.5
47) 4710.2
48) 4841.0
50) 505814.2
53) 5320.5
55) 55122.9
58) 5810.2
60) 60266.4
65) 6541.0
67) 6720.5
70) 7061.5
75) 7510.2
80) 8041.0
99) Don't know20.5
Missing356 
TOTAL408100.0
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153) Your highest level of education completed (EDU)
TOTAL%
3) Some high school20.3
4) High school diploma517.4
5) Some college13018.9
6) Graduated from college18526.9
7) Some graduate work9413.7
8) Graduate degree22632.8
Missing76 
TOTAL688100.0
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154) Spouse's highest level of education completed (SEDU)
TOTAL%
1) Less than 8th grade20.3
3) Some high school71.2
4) High school diploma7212.6
5) Some college10919.0
6) Graduated from college16629.0
7) Some graduate work559.6
8) Graduate degree16228.3
Missing191 
TOTAL573100.0
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155) How many children do you have? (CHILDREN)
TOTAL%
0) None749.8
1) 17810.3
2) 234745.9
3) 316922.4
4) 4628.2
5) 5131.7
6) 670.9
7) 730.4
8) 830.4
Missing8 
TOTAL756100.0
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156) Number of persons living in household (PERSONS)
TOTAL%
1) I live alone.9412.4
2) Two of us42555.8
3) Three of us10013.1
4) Four of us10213.4
5) Five of us344.5
6) Six of us40.5
7) Seven or more of us10.1
8) Not applicable10.1
Missing3 
TOTAL761100.0
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157) Number aged under 6 years (AGE6)
TOTAL%
0) None18481.8
1) 13013.3
2) 2104.4
3) 310.4
Missing539 
TOTAL225100.0
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158) Number aged 6-12 years (AGE12)
TOTAL%
0) None17462.6
1) 17125.5
2) 22810.1
3) 351.8
Missing486 
TOTAL278100.0
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159) Number aged 13-17 years (AGE17)
TOTAL%
0) None17059.6
1) 18630.2
2) 2289.8
3) 310.4
Missing479 
TOTAL285100.0
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160) Number aged 18-24 years (AGE24)
TOTAL%
0) None17276.8
1) 14118.3
2) 294.0
3) 310.4
4) 410.4
Missing540 
TOTAL224100.0
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161) Number aged 25-older (AGE25)
TOTAL%
0) None182.5
1) 18912.1
2) 258279.3
3) 3385.2
4) 471.0
Missing30 
TOTAL734100.0
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162) Describe all people in the household in which you live. (PEOPLE)
TOTAL%
1) Single adult8411.3
2) Single parent192.5
3) Married, no kids40053.6
4) Married with kids22229.8
5) Some other arrangement212.8
Missing18 
TOTAL746100.0
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163) Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Democrat, Independent, Republican, or other? (POLITIC)
TOTAL%
1) Democrat20727.5
2) Independent13818.3
3) Republican39852.9
4) Other101.3
Missing11 
TOTAL753100.0
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164) How often do you access the internet? (INTERNET)
TOTAL%
1) Daily/more often41954.9
2) Few times a week15720.6
3) Once a week273.5
4) Less than weekly638.3
5) Never9712.7
Missing1 
TOTAL763100.0
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165) How often do you send/receive e-mail? (EMAIL)
TOTAL%
1) Daily/more often43957.5
2) Few times a week15320.1
3) Once a week222.9
4) Less than weekly577.5
5) Never9212.1
Missing1 
TOTAL763100.0
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166) Race: White (RACE)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked253.3
1) Checked73996.7
TOTAL764100.0
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167) Race: Black (RACE2)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked75598.8
1) Checked91.2
TOTAL764100.0
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168) Race: Indian or Alaska native (RACE3)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked76099.5
1) Checked40.5
TOTAL764100.0
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169) Race: Asian (RACE4)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked76099.5
1) Checked40.5
TOTAL764100.0
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170) Race: Hispanic (RACE5)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked75799.1
1) Checked70.9
TOTAL764100.0
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171) Race: Some other race (RACE6)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked76099.5
1) Checked40.5
TOTAL764100.0
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172) Describe total family income from all sources, before taxes, during 2001. (INCOME2)
TOTAL%
1) Less than $10,00010.1
2) $10,000-$14,99960.8
3) $15,000-$19,999121.7
4) $20,000-$29,999354.9
5) $30,000-$39,999496.9
6) $40,000-$49,999578.0
7) $50,000-$59,999517.1
8) $60,000-$69,999649.0
9) $70,000-$79,999659.1
10) $80,000-$89,999496.9
11) $90,000-$99,999507.0
12) $100,000-$124,99911215.7
13) $125,000-$149,999486.7
14) $150,000 or more11516.1
Missing50 
TOTAL714100.0
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173) Did you or any other family member in your household fill out a pledge card regarding church giving for the current year? (PLEDGE)
TOTAL%
1) Yes65886.6
2) No10113.3
3) Don't know10.1
Missing4 
TOTAL760100.0
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174) During the last 12 months, did you or other family members in your household contribute any money to each of the following? To your congregation, in regular giving (GIVING)
TOTAL%
1) Yes75999.6
2) No30.4
Missing2 
TOTAL762100.0
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175) Best estimate of the amount given: regular giving (AMTGIVE)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL6787282.64254477
176) During the last 12 months, did you or other family members in your household contribute any money to each of the following? To your congregation, in giving to a special capital campaign? (CAPCAMP)
TOTAL%
1) Yes39153.1
2) No34646.9
Missing27 
TOTAL737100.0
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177) Best estimate of the amount given: special capital campaign (SPECIALG)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL35730393.678160478
178) During the last 12 months, did you or other family members in your household contribute any money to each of the following? 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, Pentecost, Peacemaking, and Christmas Joy? (SPECIALA)
TOTAL%
1) Yes63685.0
2) No11215.0
Missing16 
TOTAL748100.0
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179) Best estimate of the amount given: special appeal? (AMTSPEC)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL56823328.648149627
180) Did you contribute to all religious groups or religious causes outside the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) (OUTPCUSA)
TOTAL%
1) Yes37051.4
2) No35048.6
Missing44 
TOTAL720100.0
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181) Best estimate of the amount given: all religious causes (ALLCAUSE)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL34325203.671151153
182) Did you contribute to non-religious charities, community organizations, or social causes? (NONRELIG)
TOTAL%
1) Yes69092.6
2) No557.4
Missing19 
TOTAL745100.0
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183) Best estimate of the amount given: non-religious causes (AMTNOREL)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL62816703.895117108
184) State (STATE)
185) Total Membership (TOTMEM)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL764741.978820
186) Region (REGION)
TOTAL%
1) Northeast16221.2
2) Midwest19926.0
3) South29338.4
4) West11014.4
TOTAL764100.0
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187) I-AGE: What is your present age? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-AGE)
TOTAL%
1) Less than 40445.8
2) 40-4915220.1
3) 50-6432743.1
4) 65+23531.0
Missing6 
TOTAL758100.0
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188) I-SEX: What is your sex? (for use with online analysis) (I-SEX)
TOTAL%
1) Female38250.3
2) Male37749.7
Missing5 
TOTAL759100.0
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189) I-INCOME: Describe total family income from all sources, before taxes, during 2001. (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-INCOME)
TOTAL%
0) Less than $20,000192.7
1) $20K-$49,99914119.7
2) $50K-$99,99927939.1
3) $100K+27538.5
Missing50 
TOTAL714100.0
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190) 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) Democrat20727.5
2) Independent13818.3
3) Republican39852.9
4) Other101.3
Missing11 
TOTAL753100.0
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191) I-REGION: Region (for use with online analysis) (I-REGION)
TOTAL%
1) Northeast16221.2
2) Midwest19926.0
3) South29338.4
4) West11014.4
TOTAL764100.0
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