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Presbyterian Panel Survey, May 2011 - Churchwide Special Offerings, Clergy

Data Archive > U.S. Surveys > Religious Groups > Members or Leaders > Presbyterian > Codebook


All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).
1) How important is it for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to engage in each of the following ministries at a national level: Advocating on behalf of children (Q1a) (MINADVO)
TOTAL%
1) Very important23940.3
2) Important22337.6
3) Somewhat important8714.7
4) Only a little important193.2
5) Not important172.9
6) Not sure81.3
Missing7 
TOTAL593100.0
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2) How important is it for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to engage in each of the following ministries at a national level: Emergency relief (Q1b) (MINEMER)
TOTAL%
1) Very important39866.9
2) Important15425.9
3) Somewhat important315.2
4) Only a little important30.5
5) Not important50.8
6) Not sure40.7
Missing5 
TOTAL595100.0
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3) How important is it for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to engage in each of the following ministries at a national level: Financial assistance for church workers in need (Q1c) (MINFINAN)
TOTAL%
1) Very important19432.7
2) Important26444.5
3) Somewhat important11519.4
4) Only a little important111.9
5) Not important50.8
6) Not sure40.7
Missing7 
TOTAL593100.0
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4) How important is it for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to engage in each of the following ministries at a national level: Financial support of PC(USA)-related racial-ethnic schools and colleges (Q1d) (MINFISP)
TOTAL%
1) Very important9816.7
2) Important22438.1
3) Somewhat important17429.6
4) Only a little important549.2
5) Not important345.8
6) Not sure40.7
Missing12 
TOTAL588100.0
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5) How important is it for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to engage in each of the following ministries at a national level: Helping local groups organize and improve their communities (Q1e) (INHELPL)
TOTAL%
1) Very important9816.5
2) Important19132.2
3) Somewhat important16027.0
4) Only a little important8414.2
5) Not important508.4
6) Not sure101.7
Missing7 
TOTAL593100.0
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6) How important is it for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to engage in each of the following ministries at a national level: Peacemaking (Q1f) (MINPEACE)
TOTAL%
1) Very important16828.2
2) Important18130.4
3) Somewhat important13222.2
4) Only a little important569.4
5) Not important498.2
6) Not sure91.5
Missing5 
TOTAL595100.0
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7) How important is it for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to engage in each of the following ministries at a national level: Young adult ministries (Q1g) (MINYGAD)
TOTAL%
1) Very important14324.0
2) Important22738.2
3) Somewhat important14324.0
4) Only a little important477.9
5) Not important274.5
6) Not sure81.3
Missing5 
TOTAL595100.0
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8) How important is it for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to engage in each of the following ministries at a national level: Youth ministries (Q1h) (MINYTHM)
TOTAL%
1) Very important16928.5
2) Important23339.2
3) Somewhat important12120.4
4) Only a little important366.1
5) Not important274.5
6) Not sure81.3
Missing6 
TOTAL594100.0
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9) Have you read or viewed each of the following PC(USA) products or websites during the past 12 months and, if so, is your evaluation of it positive or negative: Child Advocacy e-newsletter (Q2a) (READCHLD)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, I have and it was a positive experience172.9
2) Yes, I have and it was a neutral experience284.7
3) Yes, I have and it was a negative experience40.7
4) No, I haven't done so or I don't know54291.7
Missing9 
TOTAL591100.0
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10) Have you read or viewed each of the following PC(USA) products or websites during the past 12 months and, if so, is your evaluation of it positive or negative: Coming Home: Hurricane Katrina Five Years Later documentary on television or DVD (Q2b) (READKATR)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, I have and it was a positive experience11519.5
2) Yes, I have and it was a neutral experience294.9
4) No, I haven't done so or I don't know44775.6
Missing9 
TOTAL591100.0
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11) Have you read or viewed each of the following PC(USA) products or websites during the past 12 months and, if so, is your evaluation of it positive or negative: Kepulihan: Stories from the Tsunami documentary on television or DVD (Q2c) (READKEPU)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, I have and it was a positive experience284.8
2) Yes, I have and it was a neutral experience172.9
3) Yes, I have and it was a negative experience10.2
4) No, I haven't done so or I don't know53992.1
Missing15 
TOTAL585100.0
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12) Have you read or viewed each of the following PC(USA) products or websites during the past 12 months and, if so, is your evaluation of it positive or negative: Mission Mosaic (Presbyterian Disaster Assistance) magazine (Q2d) (READMISS)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, I have and it was a positive experience15226.4
2) Yes, I have and it was a neutral experience6110.6
3) Yes, I have and it was a negative experience30.5
4) No, I haven't done so or I don't know36062.5
Missing24 
TOTAL576100.0
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13) Have you read or viewed each of the following PC(USA) products or websites during the past 12 months and, if so, is your evaluation of it positive or negative: PC(USA) Board of Pensions website (at www.pensions.org) (Q2e) (READBOPW)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, I have and it was a positive experience27246.0
2) Yes, I have and it was a neutral experience13823.4
3) Yes, I have and it was a negative experience162.7
4) No, I haven't done so or I don't know16527.9
Missing9 
TOTAL591100.0
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14) Have you read or viewed each of the following PC(USA) products or websites during the past 12 months and, if so, is your evaluation of it positive or negative: PC(USA) General Assembly Mission Council Website (at gamc.pcusa.org) (Q2f) (READGAWB)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, I have and it was a positive experience11619.8
2) Yes, I have and it was a neutral experience11619.8
3) Yes, I have and it was a negative experience274.6
4) No, I haven't done so or I don't know32655.7
Missing15 
TOTAL585100.0
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15) Have you read or viewed each of the following PC(USA) products or websites during the past 12 months and, if so, is your evaluation of it positive or negative: Peace Notes newsletter (print or electronic version) (Q2g) (READPNNW)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, I have and it was a positive experience8013.6
2) Yes, I have and it was a neutral experience7813.2
3) Yes, I have and it was a negative experience172.9
4) No, I haven't done so or I don't know41470.3
Missing11 
TOTAL589100.0
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16) Have you read or viewed each of the following PC(USA) products or websites during the past 12 months and, if so, is your evaluation of it positive or negative: PHP Post (Presbyterian Hunger Program) newsletter (print or electronic version) (Q2h) (READPHP)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, I have and it was a positive experience8614.6
2) Yes, I have and it was a neutral experience7412.6
3) Yes, I have and it was a negative experience30.5
4) No, I haven't done so or I don't know42672.3
Missing11 
TOTAL589100.0
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17) Have you read or viewed each of the following PC(USA) products or websites during the past 12 months and, if so, is your evaluation of it positive or negative: Presbyterian Youth Triennium website (at www.presbyterianyouthtriennium.org ) (Q2i) (READPYTW)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, I have and it was a positive experience6010.2
2) Yes, I have and it was a neutral experience457.7
3) Yes, I have and it was a negative experience81.4
4) No, I haven't done so or I don't know47380.7
Missing14 
TOTAL586100.0
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18) Please check here and skip to Q 13 if you are a minister of the Word and Sacrament who is not involved in a PC(USA) congregation (Q2x) (CHCKMINS)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked51085.0
1) Checked9015.0
TOTAL600100.0
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19) Did your congregation receive the Pentecost Offering in 2010 (usually in May or June)? (Q3) (RECPENTE)
TOTAL%
1) Yes22344.4
2) No (Skip to RECOFF)23847.4
3) Do not know (Skip to RECOFF)418.2
Missing98 
TOTAL502100.0
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20) If RECPENTE is yes, did you or any other member of your household contribute to the Pentecost Offering in 2010? (Q3a) (YESCONT)
TOTAL%
1) Yes14964.2
2) No (Skip to RECOFF)6528.0
3) Do not remember (Skip to RECOFF)187.8
Missing368 
TOTAL232100.0
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21) If YESCONT is yes, how much did you/your household give? (Please estimate if necessary. Write 'DK' if you don't know at all.) (Q3b) (YESMUCH)
TOTAL%
5) 21.8
9) 10.9
10) 76.3
20) 2219.6
25) 3531.3
30) 21.8
35) 32.7
40) 10.9
50) 2219.6
60) 10.9
75) 10.9
100) 108.9
150) 10.9
200) 21.8
250) 10.9
300) 10.9
Missing488 
TOTAL112100.0
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22) How much did each of the following motivate you to give to the 2010 Pentecost Offering? (Please check here and skip to RECOFF if you personally did not contribute.) (Q4) (NOTGIVE)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked56894.7
1) Checked325.3
TOTAL600100.0
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23) How much did each of the following motivate you to give to the 2010 Pentecost Offering? A portion of the offering money received by your congregation goes to a local ministry of your congregation's choosing (Q4a) (MOTLOCA)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal4227.3
2) Quite a bit4026.0
3) Some3925.3
4) Only a little138.4
5) Not at all1711.0
6) Not sure31.9
Missing446 
TOTAL154100.0
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24) How much did each of the following motivate you to give to the 2010 Pentecost Offering? A way to support mission directly (Q4b) (MOTIDIRC)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal5133.1
2) Quite a bit5032.5
3) Some3522.7
4) Only a little53.2
5) Not at all106.5
6) Not sure31.9
Missing446 
TOTAL154100.0
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25) How much did each of the following motivate you to give to the 2010 Pentecost Offering? A way to support the PC(USA) (Q4c) (MOTPCUSA)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal4831.2
2) Quite a bit3925.3
3) Some4126.6
4) Only a little127.8
5) Not at all127.8
6) Not sure21.3
Missing446 
TOTAL154100.0
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26) How much did each of the following motivate you to give to the 2010 Pentecost Offering? Habit or custom (Q4d) (MOTHBCS)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal2415.7
2) Quite a bit3321.6
3) Some4328.1
4) Only a little2013.1
5) Not at all3019.6
6) Not sure32.0
Missing447 
TOTAL153100.0
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27) How much did each of the following motivate you to give to the 2010 Pentecost Offering? Someone asked you to give (Q4e) (MOTVGIVE)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal74.8
2) Quite a bit106.8
3) Some3322.4
4) Only a little1812.2
5) Not at all7551.0
6) Not sure42.7
Missing453 
TOTAL147100.0
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28) How much did each of the following motivate you to give to the 2010 Pentecost Offering? The money received in this offering supports ministries for children (Q4f) (MOTIYTH)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal4428.8
2) Quite a bit5435.3
3) Some3019.6
4) Only a little53.3
5) Not at all159.8
6) Not sure53.3
Missing447 
TOTAL153100.0
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29) How much did each of the following motivate you to give to the 2010 Pentecost Offering? The money received in this offering supports ministries for youth and young adults (Q4g) (MOTYTAD)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal4126.8
2) Quite a bit5535.9
3) Some3220.9
4) Only a little42.6
5) Not at all1610.5
6) Not sure53.3
Missing447 
TOTAL153100.0
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30) How much did each of the following motivate you to give to the 2010 Pentecost Offering? The time of the year the offering was received (Q4h) (MOTTIME)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal42.6
2) Quite a bit1711.2
3) Some1811.8
4) Only a little1811.8
5) Not at all8656.6
6) Not sure95.9
Missing448 
TOTAL152100.0
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31) Did your congregation receive the Peacemaking Offering in 2010 (usually received in October)? (Q5) (RECOFF)
TOTAL%
1) Yes27254.0
2) No (Skip to CHRISTJO)19438.5
3) Do not know (Skip to CHRISTJO)387.5
Missing96 
TOTAL504100.0
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32) If RECOFF is yes, did you or any other member of your household contribute to the Peacemaking Offering in 2010? (Q5a) (RECYES)
TOTAL%
1) Yes19167.7
2) No (Skip to CHRISTJO)6723.8
3) Do not remember (Skip to CHRISTJO)248.5
Missing318 
TOTAL282100.0
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33) If RECOFF is yes, how much did you/your household give? (Please estimate if necessary. Write 'DK' if you don't know at all.) (Q5b) (HOWMUCH)
TOTAL%
2) 10.7
5) 21.3
10) 85.2
15) 32.0
20) 2617.0
25) 3724.2
30) 32.0
35) 32.0
40) 21.3
50) 3321.6
60) 10.7
75) 10.7
100) 2415.7
150) 42.6
200) 21.3
250) 10.7
300) 10.7
500) 10.7
Missing447 
TOTAL153100.0
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34) How much did each of the following motivate you to give to the 2010 Peacemaking Offering? (Please check here and skip to CHRISTJO if you personally did not contribute.) (Q6) (NOTCONTR)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked57095.0
1) Checked305.0
TOTAL600100.0
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35) How much did each of the following motivate you to give to the 2010 Peacemaking Offering? A portion of the offering money received by your congregation goes to a local peacemaking ministry of your congregation's choosing (Q6a) (MOTLCON)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal5629.2
2) Quite a bit4624.0
3) Some5830.2
4) Only a little136.8
5) Not at all168.3
6) Not sure31.6
Missing408 
TOTAL192100.0
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36) How much did each of the following motivate you to give to the 2010 Peacemaking Offering? A portion of the offering money received by your congregation goes to peacemaking ministries of your presbytery or synod (Q6b) (MOTLPRSY)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal2714.1
2) Quite a bit4423.0
3) Some6634.6
4) Only a little2412.6
5) Not at all2714.1
6) Not sure31.6
Missing409 
TOTAL191100.0
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37) How much did each of the following motivate you to give to the 2010 Peacemaking Offering? A way to support mission directly (Q6c) (MOTSUDR)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal6433.3
2) Quite a bit6131.8
3) Some4825.0
4) Only a little105.2
5) Not at all73.6
6) Not sure21.0
Missing408 
TOTAL192100.0
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38) How much did each of the following motivate you to give to the 2010 Peacemaking Offering? A way to support the PC(USA) (Q6d) (MOTPCUS)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal6835.6
2) Quite a bit5026.2
3) Some4624.1
4) Only a little94.7
5) Not at all157.9
6) Not sure31.6
Missing409 
TOTAL191100.0
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39) How much did each of the following motivate you to give to the 2010 Peacemaking Offering? Habit or custom (Q6e) (MOTHABCU)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal3015.6
2) Quite a bit4724.5
3) Some4825.0
4) Only a little2312.0
5) Not at all4020.8
6) Not sure42.1
Missing408 
TOTAL192100.0
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40) How much did each of the following motivate you to give to the 2010 Peacemaking Offering? Someone asked you to give (Q6f) (MOTSATG)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal84.2
2) Quite a bit147.4
3) Some4021.2
4) Only a little2111.1
5) Not at all9751.3
6) Not sure94.8
Missing411 
TOTAL189100.0
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41) How much did each of the following motivate you to give to the 2010 Peacemaking Offering? The money received in this offering supports peacemaking ministries (Q6g) (MOTSUMIN)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal7438.9
2) Quite a bit5629.5
3) Some3719.5
4) Only a little73.7
5) Not at all147.4
6) Not sure21.1
Missing410 
TOTAL190100.0
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42) How much did each of the following motivate you to give to the 2010 Peacemaking Offering? The time of the year the offering was received (Q6h) (MOTIYEAR)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal115.7
2) Quite a bit168.3
3) Some3317.2
4) Only a little2010.4
5) Not at all10253.1
6) Not sure105.2
Missing408 
TOTAL192100.0
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43) Did your congregation receive the Christmas Joy Offering in 2010 (usually received during Advent)? (Q7) (CHRISTJO)
TOTAL%
1) Yes38376.0
2) No (Skip to GREHOSHA)9719.2
3) Do not know (Skip to GREHOSHA)244.8
Missing96 
TOTAL504100.0
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44) If CHRISTJO is yes, did you or any other member of your household contribute to the Christmas Joy Offering in 2010? (Q7a) (YESCHRIS)
TOTAL%
1) Yes26670.0
2) No (Skip to GREHOSHA)9123.9
3) Do not remember (Skip to GREHOSHA)236.1
Missing220 
TOTAL380100.0
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45) If CHRISTJO is yes, how much did you/your household give? (Please estimate if necessary. Write 'DK' if you don't know at all.) (Q7b) (YHOWMUC)
TOTAL%
2) 10.5
5) 10.5
10) 73.3
15) 31.4
20) 3114.8
25) 5325.4
30) 10.5
35) 21.0
40) 21.0
50) 5626.8
60) 10.5
75) 31.4
80) 10.5
100) 3215.3
150) 31.4
200) 73.3
250) 21.0
400) 10.5
500) 10.5
1000) 10.5
Missing391 
TOTAL209100.0
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46) How much did each of the following motivate you to give to the 2010 Christmas Joy Offering? (Please check here and skip to CONRELET if you personally did not contribute.) (Q8) (NOTCONCH)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked57696.0
1) Checked244.0
TOTAL600100.0
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47) How much did each of the following motivate you to give to the 2010 Christmas Joy Offering? A way to support mission directly (Q8a) (CMODIREC)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal8230.6
2) Quite a bit8130.2
3) Some6825.4
4) Only a little186.7
5) Not at all176.3
6) Not sure20.7
Missing332 
TOTAL268100.0
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48) How much did each of the following motivate you to give to the 2010 Christmas Joy Offering? A way to support the PC(USA) (Q8b) (CMOPCSUA)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal7427.7
2) Quite a bit7528.1
3) Some7528.1
4) Only a little145.2
5) Not at all2810.5
6) Not sure10.4
Missing333 
TOTAL267100.0
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49) How much did each of the following motivate you to give to the 2010 Christmas Joy Offering? Habit or custom (Q8c) (CMOHACU)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal5520.8
2) Quite a bit5119.2
3) Some7227.2
4) Only a little3111.7
5) Not at all5219.6
6) Not sure41.5
Missing335 
TOTAL265100.0
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50) How much did each of the following motivate you to give to the 2010 Christmas Joy Offering? Someone asked you to give (Q8d) (CMOASKED)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal114.3
2) Quite a bit218.2
3) Some4316.9
4) Only a little4718.4
5) Not at all12348.2
6) Not sure103.9
Missing345 
TOTAL255100.0
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51) How much did each of the following motivate you to give to the 2010 Christmas Joy Offering? The money received in this offering supports the PC(USA) Board of Pensions' assistance programs that aids church workers (active and retired) and their family members who have special economic needs (Q8e) (CMOTWORK)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal12045.3
2) Quite a bit8331.3
3) Some4416.6
4) Only a little72.6
5) Not at all62.3
6) Not sure51.9
Missing335 
TOTAL265100.0
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52) How much did each of the following motivate you to give to the 2010 Christmas Joy Offering? The money received in this offering supports the work of six PC(USA)-related racial-ethnic schools and colleges (Q8f) (CMOSCHO)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal5219.5
2) Quite a bit6624.7
3) Some8632.2
4) Only a little269.7
5) Not at all3412.7
6) Not sure31.1
Missing333 
TOTAL267100.0
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53) How much did each of the following motivate you to give to the 2010 Christmas Joy Offering? The time of year the offering was received (Q8g) (CMOTYEAR)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal4014.9
2) Quite a bit4416.4
3) Some6624.5
4) Only a little186.7
5) Not at all9434.9
6) Not sure72.6
Missing331 
TOTAL269100.0
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54) Did your congregation receive a letter from the PC(USA) thanking the congregation for its 2010 contributions to the Christmas Joy Offering? (Q9) (CONRELET)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, and I read it or heard it read14136.2
2) Yes, but I didn't read it or hear it read318.0
3) No174.4
4) Do not know20051.4
Missing211 
TOTAL389100.0
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55) Has your congregation received the One Great Hour of Sharing Offering in 2011 (usually received during Lent or on Easter Sunday)? (Q10) (GREHOSHA)
TOTAL%
1) Yes44187.2
2) No (Skip to PST12MA)5510.9
3) Do not know (Skip to PST12MA)102.0
Missing94 
TOTAL506100.0
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56) If GREHOSHA is yes, did you or any other member of your household contribute to the One Great Hour of Sharing Offering in 2011? (Q10a) (CONGREHO)
TOTAL%
1) Yes34078.2
2) No (Skip to RECBULL)7817.9
3) Do not remember (Skip to RECBULL)173.9
Missing165 
TOTAL435100.0
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57) If GREHOSHA is yes, how much did you/your household give? (Please estimate if necessary. Write 'DK' if you don't know it all.) (Q10b) (GHHWMUCH)
TOTAL%
5) 20.7
10) 113.9
15) 41.4
20) 3412.0
25) 4917.3
30) 51.8
35) 31.1
40) 72.5
50) 6221.8
60) 10.4
62) 10.4
70) 10.4
75) 31.1
100) 6422.5
120) 10.4
125) 20.7
150) 82.8
200) 62.1
220) 10.4
225) 10.4
250) 72.5
300) 10.4
350) 10.4
400) 20.7
500) 41.4
1000) 10.4
1400) 10.4
2500) 10.4
Missing316 
TOTAL284100.0
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58) How much did each of the following motivate you to give to the 2011 One Great Hour of Sharing Offering? (Please check here and skip to RECBULL if you personally did not contribute) (Q11) (NOTGIVEO)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked56994.8
1) Checked315.2
TOTAL600100.0
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59) How much did each of the following motivate you to give to the 2011 One Great Hour of Sharing Offering? A way to support mission directly (Q11a) (OMOTDIR)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal15145.2
2) Quite a bit9929.6
3) Some5416.2
4) Only a little113.3
5) Not at all164.8
6) Not sure30.9
Missing266 
TOTAL334100.0
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60) How much did each of the following motivate you to give to the 2011 One Great Hour of Sharing Offering? A way to support the PC(USA) (Q11b) (OMOPCUSA)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal10932.6
2) Quite a bit7923.7
3) Some8926.6
4) Only a little195.7
5) Not at all339.9
6) Not sure51.5
Missing266 
TOTAL334100.0
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61) How much did each of the following motivate you to give to the 2011 One Great Hour of Sharing Offering? Habit or custom (Q11c) (OMOHBCU)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal7021.1
2) Quite a bit6519.6
3) Some9628.9
4) Only a little3610.8
5) Not at all6218.7
6) Not sure30.9
Missing268 
TOTAL332100.0
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62) How much did each of the following motivate you to give to the 2011 One Great Hour of Sharing Offering? Someone asked you to give (Q11d) (OMOASKED)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal288.6
2) Quite a bit278.3
3) Some6419.8
4) Only a little3912.0
5) Not at all15347.2
6) Not sure134.0
Missing276 
TOTAL324100.0
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63) How much did each of the following motivate you to give to the 2011 One Great Hour of Sharing Offering? The money received in this offering supports the work of Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (Q11e) (OMOPDA)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal20360.6
2) Quite a bit8625.7
3) Some319.3
4) Only a little51.5
5) Not at all61.8
6) Not sure41.2
Missing265 
TOTAL335100.0
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64) How much did each of the following motivate you to give to the 2011 One Great Hour of Sharing Offering? The money received in this offering supports the work of the PC(USA) Self-Development of People ministry (Q11f) (OMOSDOP)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal10631.8
2) Quite a bit9027.0
3) Some6419.2
4) Only a little278.1
5) Not at all4212.6
6) Not sure41.2
Missing267 
TOTAL333100.0
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65) How much did each of the following motivate you to give to the 2011 One Great Hour of Sharing Offering? The One Great Hour of Sharing is ecumenical, with nine Christian denominations in the United States participating (Q11g) (OMOECUM)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal10029.9
2) Quite a bit7422.2
3) Some7121.3
4) Only a little288.4
5) Not at all5616.8
6) Not sure51.5
Missing266 
TOTAL334100.0
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66) How much did each of the following motivate you to give to the 2011 One Great Hour of Sharing Offering? The time of year offering was received (Q11h) (OMOYEAR)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal5014.9
2) Quite a bit4814.3
3) Some6720.0
4) Only a little257.5
5) Not at all13440.0
6) Not sure113.3
Missing265 
TOTAL335100.0
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67) Do you recall hearing or seeing each of these materials or promotions for the offering before or while it was received in your congregation? Bulletin insert about the One Great Hour of Sharing Offering (Q12a) (RECBULL)
TOTAL%
1) Yes41292.8
2) No327.2
Missing156 
TOTAL444100.0
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68) Do you recall hearing or seeing each of these materials or promotions for the offering before or while it was received in your congregation? Church newsletter article about the One Great Hour of Sharing Offering (Q12b) (RECARTI)
TOTAL%
1) Yes29065.8
2) No15134.2
Missing159 
TOTAL441100.0
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69) Do you recall hearing or seeing each of these materials or promotions for the offering before or while it was received in your congregation? Minute for Mission about the One Great Hour of Sharing Offering (Q12c) (RECAMIN)
TOTAL%
1) Yes29266.2
2) No14933.8
Missing159 
TOTAL441100.0
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70) Do you recall hearing or seeing each of these materials or promotions for the offering before or while it was received in your congregation? Poster about the One Great Hour of Sharing Offering (Q12d) (RECAPOST)
TOTAL%
1) Yes31171.2
2) No12628.8
Missing163 
TOTAL437100.0
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71) Do you recall hearing or seeing each of these materials or promotions for the offering before or while it was received in your congregation? Other (please specify) (Q12e) (RECOTHR)
TOTAL%
1) Yes6334.1
2) No12265.9
Missing415 
TOTAL185100.0
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72) During the past 12 months, have you or another member of your household contributed money to each of the following? A PC(USA) Presbyterian Women offering (please specify): (Q13a) (PST12MA)
TOTAL%
1) Yes13723.3
2) No41269.9
3) Do not know406.8
Missing11 
TOTAL589100.0
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73) During the past 12 months, have you or another member of your household contributed money to each of the following? A ministry in your presbytery (please specify): (Q13b) (PST12MB)
TOTAL%
1) Yes27046.7
2) No27447.4
3) Do not know345.9
Missing22 
TOTAL578100.0
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74) During the past 12 months, have you or another member of your household contributed money to each of the following? Another PC(USA) ministry (please specify) (Q13c) (PST12MC)
TOTAL%
1) Yes22038.9
2) No28550.4
3) Do not know6010.6
Missing35 
TOTAL565100.0
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75) During the past 12 months, have you or another member of your household contributed money to each of the following? A non-PC(USA) ministry or cause (Q13d) (PST12MD)
TOTAL%
1) Yes45779.2
2) No8614.9
3) Do not know345.9
Missing23 
TOTAL577100.0
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76) During the past 12 months, have you or has another member of your household made a charitable contribution in each of the following ways, and, if so, how many times? In response to a direct mail solicitation (Q14a) (CHARCONA)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, I have and I did so once8915.3
2) Yes, I have and I did so 2-6 times17830.5
3) Yes, I have and I did so 7-12 times315.3
4) Yes, I have and I did so more than 12 times111.9
5) Yes, I have and I don't know how many times91.5
6) No, haven't done so or I don't know if I did26545.5
Missing17 
TOTAL583100.0
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77) During the past 12 months, have you or has another member of your household made a charitable contribution in each of the following ways, and, if so, how many times? In response to a telephone solicitation (Q14b) (CHARCONB)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, I have and I did so once7513.0
2) Yes, I have and I did so 2-6 times6310.9
3) Yes, I have and I did so 7-12 times10.2
4) Yes, I have and I did so more than 12 times20.3
5) Yes, I have and I don't know how many times101.7
6) No, haven't done so or I don't know if I did42573.8
Missing24 
TOTAL576100.0
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78) During the past 12 months, have you or has another member of your household made a charitable contribution in each of the following ways, and, if so, how many times? Through an automatic giving process (for example, through a deduction from a checking account or a scheduled credit card charge) (Q14c) (CHARCONC)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, I have and I did so once254.3
2) Yes, I have and I did so 2-6 times284.9
3) Yes, I have and I did so 7-12 times529.0
4) Yes, I have and I did so more than 12 times6110.6
5) Yes, I have and I don't know how many times40.7
6) No, haven't done so or I don't know if I did40770.5
Missing23 
TOTAL577100.0
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79) During the past 12 months, have you or has another member of your household made a charitable contribution in each of the following ways, and, if so, how many times? Through online giving (Q14d) (CHARCOND)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, I have and I did so once6411.0
2) Yes, I have and I did so 2-6 times15827.2
3) Yes, I have and I did so 7-12 times254.3
4) Yes, I have and I did so more than 12 times132.2
5) Yes, I have and I don't know how many times20.3
6) No, haven't done so or I don't know if I did31854.8
Missing20 
TOTAL580100.0
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80) During the past 12 months, have you or has another member of your household made a charitable contribution in each of the following ways, and, if so, how many times? Through text message giving (Q14e) (CHARCONE)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, I have and I did so once193.3
2) Yes, I have and I did so 2-6 times101.7
5) Yes, I have and I don't know how many times40.7
6) No, haven't done so or I don't know if I did54394.3
Missing24 
TOTAL576100.0
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81) Is there a ministry at the national level that the PC(USA) churchwide special offerings do not currently fund that you believe they should fund? (Q16) (MINFUND)
TOTAL%
1) Yes7913.6
2) No22638.8
3) Not sure27747.6
Missing18 
TOTAL582100.0
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82) Would you be more or less likely to contribute money to churchwide special offerings in the next 12 months if the PC(USA) made each of the following changes? Decreased the number of churchwide special offerings (Q17a) (CHDESPOF)
TOTAL%
1) Much more likely447.5
2) More likely9315.9
3) Neither more nor less likely or not sure38365.6
4) Less likely498.4
5) Much less likely152.6
Missing16 
TOTAL584100.0
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83) Would you be more or less likely to contribute money to churchwide special offerings in the next 12 months if the PC(USA) made each of the following changes? Emphasized the history and tradition of the churchwide special offerings more (Q17b) (CHEMPHIS)
TOTAL%
1) Much more likely406.9
2) More likely13823.8
3) Neither more nor less likely or not sure35661.4
4) Less likely356.0
5) Much less likely111.9
Missing20 
TOTAL580100.0
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84) Would you be more or less likely to contribute money to churchwide special offerings in the next 12 months if the PC(USA) made each of the following changes? Emphasized the Presbyterian character of the churchwide special offerings more (Q17c) (CHDECHAR)
TOTAL%
1) Much more likely437.4
2) More likely15025.9
3) Neither more nor less likely or not sure31654.6
4) Less likely478.1
5) Much less likely234.0
Missing21 
TOTAL579100.0
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85) Would you be more or less likely to contribute money to churchwide special offerings in the next 12 months if the PC(USA) made each of the following changes? Gave you and your congregation more information throughout the year about ministries supported by churchwide special offerings (Q17d) (CHGAINFO)
TOTAL%
1) Much more likely559.5
2) More likely22739.0
3) Neither more nor less likely or not sure27847.8
4) Less likely203.4
5) Much less likely20.3
Missing18 
TOTAL582100.0
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86) Would you be more or less likely to contribute money to churchwide special offerings in the next 12 months if the PC(USA) made each of the following changes? Gave you as an individual more choice about what ministries you can support through your churchwide special offering giving (Q17e) (CHGACHOI)
TOTAL%
1) Much more likely6611.3
2) More likely17329.7
3) Neither more nor less likely or not sure30051.5
4) Less likely356.0
5) Much less likely91.5
Missing17 
TOTAL583100.0
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87) Would you be more or less likely to contribute money to churchwide special offerings in the next 12 months if the PC(USA) made each of the following changes? Gave your congregation the option of directing a portion of the funds it receives to a local cause of your congregation's choosing or increasing the portion of funds it can direct to a local cause (Q17f) (CHGALOCA)
TOTAL%
1) Much more likely8915.2
2) More likely19232.8
3) Neither more nor less likely or not sure25944.3
4) Less likely345.8
5) Much less likely111.9
Missing15 
TOTAL585100.0
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88) Would you be more or less likely to contribute money to churchwide special offerings in the next 12 months if the PC(USA) made each of the following changes? Invited you by email to give to a churchwide special offering (Q17g) (CHEMAIL)
TOTAL%
1) Much more likely122.1
2) More likely9115.6
3) Neither more nor less likely or not sure30552.3
4) Less likely10918.7
5) Much less likely6611.3
Missing17 
TOTAL583100.0
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89) Would you be more or less likely to contribute money to churchwide special offerings in the next 12 months if the PC(USA) made each of the following changes? Invited you by regular mail to give to a churchwide special offering (Q17h) (CHMAIL)
TOTAL%
1) Much more likely91.5
2) More likely7012.0
3) Neither more nor less likely or not sure32355.5
4) Less likely12020.6
5) Much less likely6010.3
Missing18 
TOTAL582100.0
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90) Would you be more or less likely to contribute money to churchwide special offerings in the next 12 months if the PC(USA) made each of the following changes? Provided opportunities for you and others to give to churchwide special offerings through bequest giving or other planned giving methods (Q17i) (CHBEQUES)
TOTAL%
1) Much more likely71.2
2) More likely8915.3
3) Neither more nor less likely or not sure39868.5
4) Less likely579.8
5) Much less likely305.2
Missing19 
TOTAL581100.0
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91) Would you be more or less likely to contribute money to churchwide special offerings in the next 12 months if the PC(USA) made each of the following changes? Other (please specify): (Q17j) (CHOTHER)
TOTAL%
1) Much more likely169.0
2) More likely73.9
3) Neither more nor less likely or not sure13475.3
4) Less likely73.9
5) Much less likely147.9
Missing422 
TOTAL178100.0
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92) How interested would you be in reading or viewing each of the following possible resources about churchwide special offerings during the next 12 months? Blogs by special offering funding recipients and other beneficiaries (Q18a) (IRBLOGS)
TOTAL%
1) Extremely interested193.3
2) Interested14124.2
3) Not interested37864.9
4) Not sure or not applicable447.6
Missing18 
TOTAL582100.0
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93) How interested would you be in reading or viewing each of the following possible resources about churchwide special offerings during the next 12 months? Church bulletin inserts with stories about the impact of the offerings (Q18b) (IRCHUBUL)
TOTAL%
1) Extremely interested8013.5
2) Interested36361.4
3) Not interested11419.3
4) Not sure or not applicable345.8
Missing9 
TOTAL591100.0
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94) How interested would you be in reading or viewing each of the following possible resources about churchwide special offerings during the next 12 months? Email updates about offering beneficiaries (Q18c) (IREMAIL)
TOTAL%
1) Extremely interested366.2
2) Interested21537.0
3) Not interested29751.1
4) Not sure or not applicable335.7
Missing19 
TOTAL581100.0
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95) How interested would you be in reading or viewing each of the following possible resources about churchwide special offerings during the next 12 months? Printed newsletters about the impact of the offerings (Q18d) (IRPRINEW)
TOTAL%
1) Extremely interested386.6
2) Interested23440.6
3) Not interested27046.9
4) Not sure or not applicable345.9
Missing24 
TOTAL576100.0
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96) How interested would you be in reading or viewing each of the following possible resources about churchwide special offerings during the next 12 months? Text messages on your cell phone about the impact of the offerings (Q18e) (IRTEXTME)
TOTAL%
1) Extremely interested40.7
2) Interested213.6
3) Not interested49686.0
4) Not sure or not applicable569.7
Missing23 
TOTAL577100.0
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97) How interested would you be in reading or viewing each of the following possible resources about churchwide special offerings during the next 12 months? Video clips about offering beneficiaries posted on the PC(USA) website or on YouTube or other video sharing sites (Q18f) (IRVIDEO)
TOTAL%
1) Extremely interested7112.1
2) Interested26144.5
3) Not interested20134.3
4) Not sure or not applicable539.0
Missing14 
TOTAL586100.0
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98) Survey number (SURVEYN)
99) Survey Form (SURFORM)
TOTAL%
1) Paper27245.4
2) Web32754.6
Missing1 
TOTAL599100.0
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100) Sample (SAMP)
TOTAL%
3) All Clergy600100.0
TOTAL600100.0
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101) In what year were you ordained as a minister of the Word and Sacrament? (BQ1ORDAI)
TOTAL%
1958) 20.3
1961) 20.3
1962) 30.5
1965) 10.2
1966) 50.8
1967) 20.3
1968) 40.7
1969) 61.0
1970) 71.2
1971) 61.0
1972) 172.9
1973) 152.5
1974) 142.4
1975) 162.7
1976) 142.4
1977) 122.0
1978) 223.7
1979) 111.8
1980) 244.0
1981) 183.0
1982) 193.2
1983) 203.4
1984) 274.5
1985) 233.9
1986) 152.5
1987) 233.9
1988) 193.2
1989) 213.5
1990) 91.5
1991) 111.8
1992) 183.0
1993) 101.7
1994) 132.2
1995) 111.8
1996) 172.9
1997) 111.8
1998) 132.2
1999) 91.5
2000) 142.4
2001) 132.2
2002) 132.2
2003) 111.8
2004) 81.3
2005) 152.5
2006) 101.7
2007) 183.0
2008) 30.5
Missing5 
TOTAL595100.0
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102) In what denomination were you ordained? (BQ2DENOR)
TOTAL%
1) PCUSA or predecessor56895.5
2) Other274.5
Missing5 
TOTAL595100.0
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103) In what denomination were you ordained: other (specify)? (BQ2OTHDE)
TOTAL%
1) Baptist517.9
2) Disciples of Christ13.6
5) United Methodist13.6
6) Presbyterian310.7
7) Other Presbyterian621.4
8) Reformed310.7
10) United Church of Christ27.1
13) All other725.0
Missing572 
TOTAL28100.0
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104) Before entering seminary for your B.D. or M.Div., were you engaged in any long-term secular job or career? (BQ3SECUL)
TOTAL%
1) Yes23839.9
2) No35960.1
Missing3 
TOTAL597100.0
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105) [If 'yes'] How many years were you in that job or career? (BQ3SECYR)
TOTAL%
1) 10.4
2) 198.1
3) 2711.4
4) 114.7
5) 2510.6
6) 114.7
7) 104.2
8) 135.5
9) 41.7
10) 2410.2
11) 52.1
12) 93.8
13) 20.8
14) 20.8
15) 145.9
16) 73.0
17) 52.1
18) 62.5
19) 62.5
20) 156.4
21) 20.8
22) 20.8
23) 20.8
24) 20.8
25) 20.8
26) 20.8
27) 10.4
28) 10.4
30) 41.7
35) 10.4
37) 10.4
Missing364 
TOTAL236100.0
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106) In what year did you receive your B.A., B.S., or other bachelor's degree? (BQ4YRBA)
TOTAL%
1954) 195410.2
1957) 195710.2
1958) 195810.2
1959) 195940.7
1960) 196010.2
1961) 196110.2
1962) 196220.3
1963) 1963132.2
1964) 196461.0
1965) 1965132.2
1966) 1966101.7
1967) 1967152.5
1968) 1968233.9
1969) 1969264.4
1970) 1970284.7
1971) 1971274.5
1972) 1972223.7
1973) 1973274.5
1974) 1974213.5
1975) 1975315.2
1976) 1976254.2
1977) 1977284.7
1978) 1978254.2
1979) 1979162.7
1980) 1980294.9
1981) 1981244.0
1982) 1982244.0
1983) 1983111.8
1984) 1984101.7
1985) 1985132.2
1986) 1986111.8
1987) 198730.5
1988) 198850.8
1989) 198981.3
1990) 1990111.8
1991) 1991101.7
1992) 199281.3
1993) 199371.2
1994) 199461.0
1995) 199571.2
1996) 199671.2
1997) 199771.2
1999) 199910.2
2000) 200081.3
2001) 200150.8
2003) 200320.3
2004) 200410.2
9999) No bachelor's degree122.0
Missing3 
TOTAL597100.0
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107) From what school and in what year did you receive your M.Div. or B.D. degree? (BQ5SCHBD)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL59150.83425
108) Year you received M.Div. or B.D. degree? (BQ5YRBD)
TOTAL%
1957) 10.2
1961) 30.5
1962) 30.5
1965) 20.3
1966) 40.7
1967) 61.0
1968) 81.4
1969) 81.4
1970) 71.2
1971) 111.9
1972) 172.9
1973) 152.6
1974) 142.4
1975) 142.4
1976) 142.4
1977) 172.9
1978) 172.9
1979) 152.6
1980) 244.1
1981) 142.4
1982) 193.2
1983) 213.6
1984) 244.1
1985) 264.4
1986) 203.4
1987) 203.4
1988) 183.1
1989) 193.2
1990) 91.5
1991) 50.9
1992) 193.2
1993) 111.9
1994) 101.7
1995) 122.0
1996) 193.2
1997) 183.1
1998) 71.2
1999) 111.9
2000) 81.4
2001) 162.7
2002) 122.0
2003) 81.4
2004) 152.6
2005) 111.9
2006) 91.5
2007) 61.0
2008) 10.2
Missing12 
TOTAL588100.0
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109) No other degree? (BQ6NODEG)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked38364.0
1) Checked21536.0
Missing2 
TOTAL598100.0
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110) Graduate degree: M.C.E./M.R.E. degree? (BQ6MCE)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked58998.5
1) Checked91.5
Missing2 
TOTAL598100.0
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111) Year you received M.C.E./M.R.E. degree? (BQ6YRMCE)
TOTAL%
1969) 111.1
1972) 111.1
1986) 222.2
1998) 111.1
1999) 111.1
2000) 111.1
2002) 222.2
Missing591 
TOTAL9100.0
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112) School awarding M.C.E./M.R.E. degree? (BQ6SCHMC)
TOTAL%
1) Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)-affiliated school333.3
2) All other666.7
Missing591 
TOTAL9100.0
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113) Graduate degree: M.A. degree? (BQ6MA)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked49783.1
1) Checked10116.9
Missing2 
TOTAL598100.0
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114) Year you received M.A. degree? (BQ6YRMA)
TOTAL%
1946) 11.0
1965) 11.0
1967) 33.1
1968) 22.1
1969) 11.0
1970) 22.1
1971) 22.1
1972) 11.0
1973) 11.0
1974) 88.2
1975) 33.1
1976) 55.2
1977) 55.2
1978) 44.1
1979) 22.1
1980) 33.1
1982) 11.0
1983) 44.1
1984) 55.2
1985) 11.0
1986) 44.1
1987) 33.1
1988) 33.1
1989) 33.1
1990) 44.1
1991) 33.1
1992) 11.0
1994) 11.0
1995) 22.1
1996) 11.0
1997) 44.1
1998) 44.1
1999) 22.1
2001) 11.0
2002) 22.1
2004) 11.0
2006) 33.1
Missing503 
TOTAL97100.0
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115) School awarding M.A. degree? (BQ6SCHMA)
TOTAL%
1) PC(USA) affiliated seminary1717.3
2) All other8182.7
Missing502 
TOTAL98100.0
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116) Graduate degree: Th.M./S.T.M. degree? (BQ6THM)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked56794.8
1) Checked315.2
Missing2 
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117) Year you received Th.M./S.T.M. degree? (BQ6YRTHM)
TOTAL%
1963) 13.3
1967) 13.3
1968) 13.3
1969) 13.3
1971) 13.3
1972) 13.3
1973) 13.3
1974) 13.3
1975) 13.3
1976) 13.3
1977) 13.3
1978) 13.3
1980) 13.3
1981) 13.3
1984) 13.3
1988) 26.7
1990) 13.3
1991) 13.3
1993) 26.7
1994) 413.3
1995) 13.3
1996) 13.3
1997) 13.3
2000) 13.3
2002) 13.3
Missing570 
TOTAL30100.0
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118) School awarding Th.M./S.T.M. degree? (BQ6SCHTH)
TOTAL%
1) PC(USA) affiliated seminary2480.0
2) All other620.0
Missing570 
TOTAL30100.0
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119) Graduate degree: D.Min. degree? (BQ6DMIN)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked46377.4
1) Checked13522.6
Missing2 
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120) Year you received D.Min. degree? (BQ6YRDMI)
TOTAL%
1970) 10.7
1972) 10.7
1973) 10.7
1974) 10.7
1975) 10.7
1976) 10.7
1978) 64.5
1979) 10.7
1980) 32.2
1981) 32.2
1982) 32.2
1983) 53.7
1984) 43.0
1985) 64.5
1986) 43.0
1987) 53.7
1988) 10.7
1990) 21.5
1991) 53.7
1992) 32.2
1994) 32.2
1995) 96.7
1996) 53.7
1997) 43.0
1998) 53.7
1999) 75.2
2000) 75.2
2001) 64.5
2002) 43.0
2003) 43.0
2004) 43.0
2005) 64.5
2006) 32.2
2007) 53.7
2008) 43.0
2009) 10.7
Missing466 
TOTAL134100.0
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121) School awarding D.Min. degree? (BQ6SCHDM)
TOTAL%
1) PC(USA) affiliated seminary8968.5
2) All other4131.5
Missing470 
TOTAL130100.0
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122) Graduate degree: Ph.D./S.T.D./Th.D. degree? (BQ6PHD)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked54991.8
1) Checked498.2
Missing2 
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123) Year you received Ph.D./S.T.D./Th.D. degree? (BQ6YRPHD)
TOTAL%
1970) 12.0
1971) 12.0
1972) 24.0
1974) 12.0
1976) 12.0
1979) 12.0
1982) 12.0
1985) 24.0
1986) 36.0
1987) 12.0
1988) 12.0
1989) 24.0
1990) 12.0
1992) 36.0
1993) 36.0
1994) 24.0
1995) 36.0
1996) 36.0
1997) 36.0
2000) 48.0
2001) 12.0
2002) 12.0
2004) 24.0
2005) 24.0
2006) 36.0
2007) 24.0
Missing550 
TOTAL50100.0
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124) School awarding Ph.D./S.T.D./Th.D. degree? (BQ6SCHPH)
TOTAL%
1) PC(USA) affiliated seminary1326.5
2) All other3673.5
Missing551 
TOTAL49100.0
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125) Degree: other? (BQ6OTHR)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked53289.0
1) Checked6611.0
Missing2 
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126) Year you received other degree? (BQ6YROTH)
TOTAL%
1969) 11.7
1971) 58.3
1972) 11.7
1973) 11.7
1974) 11.7
1975) 11.7
1976) 11.7
1977) 23.3
1978) 23.3
1979) 35.0
1980) 23.3
1981) 23.3
1982) 11.7
1983) 11.7
1984) 23.3
1986) 35.0
1987) 11.7
1988) 46.7
1989) 11.7
1990) 11.7
1991) 11.7
1992) 35.0
1993) 11.7
1994) 23.3
1995) 23.3
1996) 11.7
1997) 23.3
1998) 23.3
1999) 35.0
2000) 23.3
2001) 35.0
2003) 11.7
2004) 11.7
Missing540 
TOTAL60100.0
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127) School awarding other degree? (BQ6SCHOT)
TOTAL%
1) PC(USA) affiliated seminary710.9
2) All other5789.1
Missing536 
TOTAL64100.0
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128) Are you currently a student? (BQ7STUD)
TOTAL%
1) Yes416.9
2) No55393.1
Missing6 
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129) [If 'yes'] Please list the degree you are seeking. (BQ7DGREE)
TOTAL%
2) M.A.21.7
4) D.Min.2017.2
5) Ph.D.-S.T.D.-Th.D.-Ed.D.54.3
6) Other65.2
7) None8371.6
Missing484 
TOTAL116100.0
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130) Which category(-ies) below describes your current paid employment: pastor, co-pastor, associate, interim or other pastor in a congregation? (BQ8PASTR)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked17829.8
1) Checked42070.2
Missing2 
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131) Which category(-ies) below describes your current paid employment: other position in congregation (specify)? (BQ8OTCON)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked58397.5
1) Checked152.5
Missing2 
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132) Which category(-ies) below describes your current paid employment: non-parish job or ministry? (BQ8NPAR)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked45275.6
1) Checked14624.4
Missing2 
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133) Which category(-ies) below describes your current paid employment: unemployed? (BQ8UNEMP)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked57796.5
1) Checked213.5
Missing2 
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134) Which category(-ies) below describes your current paid employment: retired from active ministry? (BQ8RETIR)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked57395.8
1) Checked254.2
Missing2 
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135) Do you consider yourself a full-time or part-time parish pastor? (BQ9FTPT)
TOTAL%
1) Full-time38089.6
2) Part-time4410.4
Missing176 
TOTAL424100.0
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136) [If 'part-time'] Specify average paid hours per week. (BQ9PTHRS)
TOTAL%
3) 323.8
5) 511.9
8) 811.9
10) 1035.7
12) 1223.8
13) 1311.9
15) 1523.8
16) 1623.8
19) 1911.9
20) Part-time1528.3
24) 2423.8
30) 30713.2
32) 3211.9
33) 3311.9
35) 3535.7
36) 3611.9
50) 5059.4
55) 5523.8
98) It varies11.9
Missing547 
TOTAL53100.0
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137) How many congregations do you currently serve as pastor? (BQ10SCON)
TOTAL%
1) One40796.2
2) Two or more yoked congregations92.1
3) Two or more non-yoked congregations71.7
Missing177 
TOTAL423100.0
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138) [If 'two or more yoked congregations'] How many? (BQ10NCON)
TOTAL%
2) 969.2
3) 323.1
4) 17.7
Missing587 
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139) What is the approximate membership of the congregation(s) you serve? (BQ11MEMB)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL418492.883891
140) What is the pastoral position(s) that you currently occupy in a congregation: solo pastor? (BQ12SPAS)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked38965.1
1) Checked20934.9
Missing2 
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141) What is the pastoral position(s) that you currently occupy in a congregation: head of staff? (BQ12HEAD)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked46277.3
1) Checked13622.7
Missing2 
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142) What is the pastoral position(s) that you currently occupy in a congregation: associate pastor? (BQ12APAS)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked54090.3
1) Checked589.7
Missing2 
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143) What is the pastoral position(s) that you currently occupy in a congregation: co-pastor? (BQ12COPA)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked58397.5
1) Checked152.5
Missing2 
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144) What is the pastoral position(s) that you currently occupy in a congregation: stated or temporary supply? (BQ12TEMP)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked57696.3
1) Checked223.7
Missing2 
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145) What is the pastoral position(s) that you currently occupy in a congregation: interim pastor? (BQ12IPAS)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked56995.2
1) Checked294.8
Missing2 
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146) What is the pastoral position(s) that you currently occupy in a congregation: other? (BQ12OTHR)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked58197.2
1) Checked172.8
Missing2 
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147) What is the pastoral position(s) that you currently occupy in a congregation: specify other? (BQ12SPOT)
TOTAL%
1) Designated pastor317.6
8) Other423.5
9) Senior pastor211.8
10) Organizing pastor-NCD15.9
12) Parish associate741.2
Missing583 
TOTAL17100.0
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148) What type of non-parish/non-pastoral job or ministry do you currently have: faculty/staff at a seminary or theological school? (BQ13SSEM)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked57395.8
1) Checked254.2
Missing2 
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149) What type of non-parish/non-pastoral job or ministry do you currently have: faculty/staff at another educational institution (college, university, high school, etc.)? (BQ13SEDU)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked56895.0
1) Checked305.0
Missing2 
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150) What type of non-parish/non-pastoral job or ministry do you currently have: chaplain in the military? (BQ13MILI)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked59399.2
1) Checked50.8
Missing2 
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151) What type of non-parish/non-pastoral job or ministry do you currently have: chaplain in a hospital or other medical facility? (BQ13HOSP)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked57696.3
1) Checked223.7
Missing2 
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152) What type of non-parish/non-pastoral job or ministry do you currently have: other chaplain? (BQ13OCHA)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked57996.8
1) Checked193.2
Missing2 
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153) What type of non-parish/non-pastoral job or ministry do you currently have: national staff or middle governing body staff? (BQ13GOVT)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked57596.2
1) Checked233.8
Missing2 
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154) What type of non-parish/non-pastoral job or ministry do you currently have: staff of an ecumenical or non-denominational agency? (BQ13ECU)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked59198.8
1) Checked71.2
Missing2 
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155) What type of non-parish/non-pastoral job or ministry do you currently have: professional pastoral counselor? (BQ13COUN)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked58798.2
1) Checked111.8
Missing2 
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156) What type of non-parish/non-pastoral job or ministry do you currently have: other employment with a religious organization (specify)? (BQ13OCHU)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked58497.7
1) Checked142.3
Missing2 
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157) What type of non-parish/non-pastoral job or ministry do you currently have: all other (including secular) employment (specify)? (BQ13ALLO)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked55993.5
1) Checked396.5
Missing2 
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158) Is the organization where you are employed affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)? (BQ14PCUS)
TOTAL%
1) Yes7742.1
2) No10657.9
Missing417 
TOTAL183100.0
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159) How old were you when you first began regularly attending a Presbyterian church? _______years old. (BQ15ATAG)
TOTAL%
0) 071.6
1) Birth to one year old-from birth-as infant20144.6
2) 230.7
3) 3102.2
4) 4102.2
5) 5102.2
6) 6153.3
7) 771.6
8) 861.3
9) In elementary school40.9
10) 1071.6
11) 1151.1
12) 1281.8
13) In middle or junior high school51.1
14) 1430.7
15) As a teenager102.2
16) In high school40.9
17) 1720.4
18) 18102.2
19) 1930.7
20) 20122.7
21) 2140.9
22) 22112.4
23) 23122.7
24) 2471.6
25) 25102.2
26) 2671.6
27) 2761.3
28) 2820.4
29) 2951.1
30) 3081.8
31) 3110.2
32) 3230.7
33) 3330.7
35) 3581.8
36) 3630.7
37) 3730.7
38) 3820.4
39) 3910.2
41) 4120.4
42) 4220.4
44) 4420.4
45) 4520.4
47) 4730.7
51) 5110.2
56) 5610.2
Missing149 
TOTAL451100.0
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160) In what faith or denomination were you raised? (BQ16DENM)
TOTAL%
1) Baptist245.5
2) Disciples of Christ81.8
3) Episcopalian71.6
4) Lutheran133.0
5) United Methodist347.7
6) Presbyterian26860.9
7) Other Presbyterian40.9
8) Reformed40.9
9) Roman Catholic153.4
10) United Church of Christ143.2
11) Non-denominational71.6
12) None122.7
13) All other306.8
Missing160 
TOTAL440100.0
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161) Which one of the following terms best describes your current stand on theological issues? (BQ17THEO)
TOTAL%
1) Very conservative213.5
2) Conservative12120.4
3) Moderate20334.2
4) Liberal17729.8
5) Very liberal6811.4
9) Varies, cannot choose40.7
Missing6 
TOTAL594100.0
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162) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: There is a life beyond death. (BQ18AFTR)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree47179.3
2) Agree10317.3
3) Neutral172.9
4) Disagree30.5
Missing6 
TOTAL594100.0
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163) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: Jesus will return to earth someday. (BQ18JESU)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree30551.2
2) Agree14324.0
3) Neutral10918.3
4) Disagree305.0
5) Strongly disagree91.5
Missing4 
TOTAL596100.0
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164) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: An individual should arrive at his or her own religious beliefs independent of any church. (BQ18OWNB)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree162.7
2) Agree6010.1
3) Neutral7212.2
4) Disagree30751.9
5) Strongly disagree13723.1
Missing8 
TOTAL592100.0
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165) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: All the world's different religions are equally good ways of helping a person find ultimate truth. (BQ18REEQ)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree193.2
2) Agree8213.8
3) Neutral8013.5
4) Disagree22838.4
5) Strongly disagree18431.0
9) Varies, cannot choose10.2
Missing6 
TOTAL594100.0
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166) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: The only absolute truth for humankind is in Jesus Christ. (BQ18ABSO)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree19933.6
2) Agree13622.9
3) Neutral8614.5
4) Disagree11920.1
5) Strongly disagree528.8
9) Varies, cannot choose10.2
Missing7 
TOTAL593100.0
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167) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: Only followers of Jesus Christ can be saved. (BQ18EXCL)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree9215.5
2) Agree6611.1
3) Neutral12420.9
4) Disagree15726.5
5) Strongly disagree15225.6
9) Varies, cannot choose20.3
Missing7 
TOTAL593100.0
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168) Approximately how often do you engage in the following activities: read the Bible privately? (BQ19READ)
TOTAL%
1) Daily-almost daily26544.5
2) Several times a week20133.8
3) Weekly7011.8
4) Several times a month345.7
5) Once a month81.3
6) Less than once a month152.5
7) Never20.3
Missing5 
TOTAL595100.0
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169) Approximately how often do you engage in the following activities: pray privately? (BQ19PRAY)
TOTAL%
1) Daily-almost daily48581.4
2) Several times a week7712.9
3) Weekly223.7
4) Several times a month71.2
5) Once a month10.2
6) Less than once a month40.7
Missing4 
TOTAL596100.0
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170) Approximately how often do you engage in the following activities: attend Bible study or prayer group? (BQ19BIBG)
TOTAL%
1) Daily-almost daily142.4
2) Several times a week8414.3
3) Weekly24842.2
4) Several times a month579.7
5) Once a month539.0
6) Less than once a month9115.5
7) Never406.8
Missing13 
TOTAL587100.0
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171) Approximately how often do you engage in the following activities: otherwise read the Bible or pray with family or friends? (BQ19BFAM)
TOTAL%
1) Daily-almost daily10418.0
2) Several times a week14725.4
3) Weekly10518.1
4) Several times a month8715.0
5) Once a month305.2
6) Less than once a month6611.4
7) Never406.9
Missing21 
TOTAL579100.0
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172) Approximately how often do you engage in the following activities: read devotional materials or religious books? (BQ19DEVO)
TOTAL%
1) Daily-almost daily18631.3
2) Several times a week16127.1
3) Weekly9916.7
4) Several times a month7412.5
5) Once a month264.4
6) Less than once a month386.4
7) Never101.7
Missing6 
TOTAL594100.0
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173) Approximately how often do you engage in the following activities: use the internet for religious or spiritual purposes? (BQ19WEB)
TOTAL%
1) Daily-almost daily14524.4
2) Several times a week13723.1
3) Weekly8915.0
4) Several times a month8213.8
5) Once a month264.4
6) Less than once a month6410.8
7) Never518.6
Missing6 
TOTAL594100.0
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174) Approximately how often do you engage in the following activities: say grace before meals? (BQ19MEAL)
TOTAL%
1) Daily-almost daily42471.3
2) Several times a week8714.6
3) Weekly193.2
4) Several times a month315.2
5) Once a month101.7
6) Less than once a month213.5
7) Never30.5
Missing5 
TOTAL595100.0
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175) Approximately how often do you engage in the following activities: meet with other ministers in a pastoral support or peer group? (BQ19MEET)
TOTAL%
1) Daily-almost daily142.4
2) Several times a week91.5
3) Weekly8213.8
4) Several times a month9315.6
5) Once a month15526.1
6) Less than once a month15325.7
7) Never8915.0
Missing5 
TOTAL595100.0
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176) Which statement comes closest to your view of the Bible? (BQ20BIBL)
TOTAL%
1) The Bible is the word of God, to be taken literally word for word.223.7
2) The Bible is the word of God, to be interpreted in the light of its historical and cultural context.36060.5
3) The Bible is the word of God, to be interpreted in the light of its historical context and the Church's teachings.20935.1
4) The Bible is not the word of God.30.5
9) Varies, cannot choose10.2
Missing5 
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177) The 218th General Assembly (June 2008) approved a constitutional amendment that, if also approved by a majority of presbyteries, would replace this provision with more general language about officers declaring 'their fidelity to the standards of the church.' Are you familiar with this action of the General Assembly? (BQ21AMEN)
TOTAL%
1) Yes58798.2
2) No111.8
Missing2 
TOTAL598100.0
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178) What would you personally like the presbyteries to do with regard to this proposed change? (BQ22OPIN)
TOTAL%
1) Reject the new amendment and keep the Book of Order as it is now on this issue24441.0
2) Approve the new amendment and change the Book of Order29749.9
3) Not sure549.1
Missing5 
TOTAL595100.0
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179) Would you personally like to see the PC(USA) permit sexually active gay and lesbian persons to be ordained to the office of: deacon? (BQ23HOMD)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, definitely27045.6
2) Yes, probably7112.0
3) Not sure416.9
4) No, probably not569.5
5) No, definitely not15426.0
Missing8 
TOTAL592100.0
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180) Would you personally like to see the PC(USA) permit sexually active gay and lesbian persons to be ordained to the office of: elder? (BQ23HOME)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, definitely26845.3
2) Yes, probably6711.3
3) Not sure396.6
4) No, probably not6110.3
5) No, definitely not15726.5
Missing8 
TOTAL592100.0
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181) Would you personally like to see the PC(USA) permit sexually active gay and lesbian persons to be ordained to the office of: minister of Word and Sacrament? (BQ23HOMM)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, definitely25743.4
2) Yes, probably589.8
3) Not sure477.9
4) No, probably not549.1
5) No, definitely not17629.7
Missing8 
TOTAL592100.0
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182) What is your gender? (BQ24SEX)
TOTAL%
1) Female20233.8
2) Male39566.2
Missing3 
TOTAL597100.0
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183) What is your current age? _________ years old. (BQ25AGE)
TOTAL%
27) 20.3
28) 20.3
29) 20.3
30) 61.0
31) 20.3
33) 61.0
34) 40.7
35) 71.2
36) 10.2
37) 40.7
38) 111.8
39) 81.3
40) 61.0
41) 81.3
42) 30.5
43) 50.8
44) 71.2
45) 101.7
46) 111.8
47) 101.7
48) 203.4
49) 274.5
50) 305.0
51) 162.7
52) 244.0
53) 305.0
54) 284.7
55) 345.7
56) 193.2
57) 366.0
58) 284.7
59) 254.2
60) 274.5
61) 315.2
62) 284.7
63) 101.7
64) 183.0
65) 152.5
66) 91.5
67) 142.3
68) 20.3
70) 20.3
71) 20.3
72) 20.3
73) 20.3
78) 10.2
81) 10.2
Missing4 
TOTAL596100.0
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184) What is your current marital status? (BQ26MARS)
TOTAL%
1) Not married9916.6
2) Married49883.4
Missing3 
TOTAL597100.0
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185) [If 'not currently married'] Have you ever been married? No, never married. (BQ26NMAR)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked55993.5
1) Checked396.5
Missing2 
TOTAL598100.0
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186) [If 'not currently married'] Have you ever been married? Yes, am now widowed. (BQ26WIDW)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked58597.8
1) Checked132.2
Missing2 
TOTAL598100.0
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187) [If 'not currently married'] Have you ever been married? Yes, am now divorced. (BQ26DIVC)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked55292.3
1) Checked467.7
Missing2 
TOTAL598100.0
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188) If currently married, have you had a previous marriage (or marriages)? Yes, was widowed. (BQ27CMWI)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked59399.2
1) Checked50.8
Missing2 
TOTAL598100.0
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189) If currently married, have you had a previous marriage (or marriages)? Yes, was divorced. (BQ27CMDI)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked50584.4
1) Checked9315.6
Missing2 
TOTAL598100.0
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190) If currently married, have you had a previous marriage (or marriages)? No. (BQ27CMNO)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked22637.8
1) Checked37262.2
Missing2 
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191) What is the highest level of education completed by your spouse? (BQ28SEDU)
TOTAL%
1) Some high school or less10.2
2) High school diploma112.3
3) Some college326.8
4) Associate degree234.9
5) Bachelor's degree11023.3
6) Some grad work377.8
7) Graduate degree25854.7
Missing128 
TOTAL472100.0
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192) Is your husband or wife an ordained minister? (BQ29SORD)
TOTAL%
1) Yes9019.2
2) No37980.8
Missing131 
TOTAL469100.0
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193) Please indicate, if married, the employment status of your spouse: employed full-time. (BQ30SFT)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked35258.9
1) Checked24641.1
Missing2 
TOTAL598100.0
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194) Please indicate, if married, the employment status of your spouse: employed part-time. (BQ30SPT)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked50183.8
1) Checked9716.2
Missing2 
TOTAL598100.0
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195) Please indicate, if married, the employment status of your spouse: self-employed. (BQ30SSEM)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked54891.6
1) Checked508.4
Missing2 
TOTAL598100.0
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196) Please indicate, if married, the employment status of your spouse: unemployed. (BQ30SUME)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked58698.0
1) Checked122.0
Missing2 
TOTAL598100.0
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197) Please indicate, if married, the employment status of your spouse: retired. (BQ30SRET)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked54891.6
1) Checked508.4
Missing2 
TOTAL598100.0
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198) Please indicate, if married, the employment status of your spouse: full-time homemaker. (BQ30SHMR)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked55693.0
1) Checked427.0
Missing2 
TOTAL598100.0
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199) Please indicate, if married, the employment status of your spouse: student. (BQ30SSTU)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked58898.3
1) Checked101.7
Missing2 
TOTAL598100.0
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200) Please indicate, if married, the employment status of your spouse: other. (BQ30SOTH)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked58998.5
1) Checked91.5
Missing2 
TOTAL598100.0
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201) Please indicate, if married, the employment status of your spouse: specify other. (BQ30SSOT)
TOTAL%
1) Disabled225.0
2) All other675.0
Missing592 
TOTAL8100.0
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202) If you are employed full-time, part-time, or self-employed, please indicate the average hours worked per week over the past year. (BQ31WKHR)
TOTAL%
5) 20.5
6) 10.3
8) 20.5
9) 10.3
10) 102.6
11) 10.3
12) 30.8
13) 10.3
15) 82.1
16) 30.8
18) 20.5
19) 10.3
20) 266.9
21) 20.5
22) 10.3
24) 41.1
25) 195.0
26) 10.3
27) 20.5
28) 20.5
30) 184.8
32) 82.1
35) 143.7
36) 30.8
38) 10.3
40) 10728.3
42) 20.5
45) 236.1
47) 10.3
48) 10.3
50) 6116.1
52) 10.3
55) 102.6
57) 20.5
58) 20.5
60) 184.8
65) 41.1
70) 51.3
72) 10.3
75) 10.3
76) 10.3
80) 10.3
82) 10.3
Missing222 
TOTAL378100.0
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203) Please list the faith or denomination in which your spouse was raised (if more than one, list the one in which s/he was most involved). (BQ32SFAI)
TOTAL%
1) Baptist5010.6
2) Disciples of Christ51.1
3) Episcopalian143.0
4) Lutheran275.7
5) United Methodist7215.2
6) Presbyterian17937.8
7) Other Presbyterian71.5
8) Reformed71.5
9) Roman Catholic439.1
10) United Church of Christ132.7
11) Non-denominational30.6
12) None132.7
13) All other408.5
Missing127 
TOTAL473100.0
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204) Please list his/her current faith or denomination. (BQ32SCFA)
TOTAL%
2) Disciples of Christ20.4
3) Episcopalian71.5
4) Lutheran20.4
5) United Methodist61.3
6) Presbyterian42791.8
8) Reformed20.4
9) Roman Catholic40.9
10) United Church of Christ30.6
11) Non-denominational30.6
12) None51.1
13) All other40.9
Missing135 
TOTAL465100.0
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205) How many children do you have? (BQ33CHLD)
TOTAL%
0) None9215.6
1) 18113.8
2) 225042.4
3) 311519.5
4) 4305.1
5) 5122.0
6) 650.8
7) 720.3
9) Nine or more20.3
Missing11 
TOTAL589100.0
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206) Check here if you live in a dormitory, nursing home or other institutional housing. (BQ34IHOU)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked598100.0
Missing2 
TOTAL598100.0
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207) Including yourself, how many persons live in your household? (BQ34NUHH)
TOTAL%
0) 20.3
1) 7713.0
2) 29449.7
3) 9315.7
4) 8414.2
5) 345.7
6) 40.7
7) 20.3
8) 10.2
9) 10.2
Missing8 
TOTAL592100.0
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208) From the list below, select the choice that best describes all of the people in the household in which you live. (BQ35DHH)
TOTAL%
1) Single adult living alone7512.6
2) Single parent152.5
3) Married-no kids28447.8
4) Married with kids20033.7
5) Some other arrangement203.4
Missing6 
TOTAL594100.0
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209) Do you currently live in a manse or other housing provided by your congregation? (BQ36LIVE)
TOTAL%
1) Yes8414.2
2) No50785.8
Missing9 
TOTAL591100.0
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210) What is your race or origin: white? (BQ37WHIT)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked355.9
1) Checked56394.1
Missing2 
TOTAL598100.0
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211) What is your race or origin: black? (BQ37BLAC)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked59299.0
1) Checked61.0
Missing2 
TOTAL598100.0
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212) What is your race or origin: Indian or Alaska native? (BQ37INDI)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked59499.3
1) Checked40.7
Missing2 
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213) What is your race or origin: Asian? (BQ37ASIA)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked58698.0
1) Checked122.0
Missing2 
TOTAL598100.0
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214) What is your race or origin: Hispanic? (BQ37HISP)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked59399.2
1) Checked50.8
Missing2 
TOTAL598100.0
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215) What is your race or origin: some other race? (BQ37ORAC)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked59399.2
1) Checked50.8
Missing2 
TOTAL598100.0
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216) Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Democrat, Independent, Republican or other? (BQ38PRTY)
TOTAL%
1) Democrat32755.5
2) Independent14123.9
3) Republican11519.5
4) Other61.0
Missing11 
TOTAL589100.0
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217) Which of these categories best describes your total family income from all sources, before taxes? (BQ39INC)
TOTAL%
1) Less than $20,00020.3
2) $20,000-$29,999152.6
3) $30,000-$39,999376.3
4) $40,000-$49,999437.3
5) $50,000-$59,999589.9
6) $60,000-$69,9996711.4
7) $70,000-$79,999478.0
8) $80,000-$89,9996511.1
9) $90,000-$99,999528.8
10) $100,000-$124,99910117.2
11) $125,000-$149,999417.0
12) $150,000-$199,999294.9
13) $200,000-$249,999152.6
14) $250,000 or more162.7
Missing12 
TOTAL588100.0
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218) Did you or other household family members contribute any money…to your congregation, in regular giving? (BQ40GICG)
TOTAL%
1) No406.7
2) Yes55593.1
3) Wrote in a sum for all categories10.2
Missing4 
TOTAL596100.0
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219) [If 'yes' to 'regular giving'] How much? (BQ40CGAM)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL5195060.2724395
220) Did you or other household family members contribute any money…to your congregation, in giving to a special capital campaign, for example for a new or remodeled building, or for a new program for the church? (BQ40GISC)
TOTAL%
1) No38164.2
2) Yes21235.8
Missing7 
TOTAL593100.0
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221) [If 'yes' to a 'special capital campaign'] How much? (BQ40SCAM)
TOTAL%
0) 10.5
25) 10.5
50) 31.5
100) 105.2
150) 10.5
200) 2010.3
250) 84.1
300) 63.1
360) 10.5
400) 21.0
450) 10.5
500) 2110.8
600) 73.6
700) 10.5
750) 21.0
800) 31.5
1000) 2914.9
1100) 10.5
1200) 105.2
1400) 10.5
1500) 52.6
1705) 10.5
1750) 10.5
2000) 157.7
2200) 10.5
2500) 63.1
3000) 31.5
3200) 10.5
3380) 10.5
4000) 31.5
5000) 105.2
6000) 10.5
7000) 21.0
8000) 10.5
8500) 10.5
9000) 10.5
10000) 63.1
15000) 10.5
50000) 21.0
100000) 21.0
500000) 10.5
Missing406 
TOTAL194100.0
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222) Did you or other household family members contribute any money…to your congregation, in response to a special appeal for a ministry supported by the congregation, presbytery, or PC(USA), including the four churchwide special offerings—One Great Hour of Sharing, Pentecost, Peacemaking, and Christmas Joy? (BQ40GISA)
TOTAL%
1) No12921.7
2) Yes46578.3
Missing6 
TOTAL594100.0
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223) [If 'yes' to a 'special appeal'] How much? (BQ40SAAM)
TOTAL%
10) 10.2
20) 20.5
25) 81.9
30) 20.5
40) 20.5
50) 235.4
60) 30.7
75) 10.2
80) 20.5
100) 9923.1
120) 10.2
125) 30.7
141) 10.2
150) 214.9
180) 20.5
185) 10.2
200) 9121.2
208) 10.2
220) 10.2
240) 10.2
250) 133.0
255) 10.2
280) 10.2
300) 266.1
310) 10.2
320) 10.2
400) 163.7
450) 30.7
500) 4711.0
600) 61.4
675) 10.2
700) 30.7
750) 10.2
800) 10.2
1000) 245.6
1200) 10.2
1500) 20.5
1700) 10.2
2000) 61.4
2300) 10.2
3000) 10.2
3200) 10.2
4000) 10.2
5000) 10.2
7500) 10.2
12000) 10.2
15000) 10.2
Missing171 
TOTAL429100.0
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224) Did you or other household family members contribute any money…directly to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) or one of its ministries, such as Disaster Assistance, the Hunger Program, missions or missionaries, etc.? (BQ40GIPC)
TOTAL%
1) No38565.0
2) Yes20735.0
Missing8 
TOTAL592100.0
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225) [If 'yes' to 'PC(USA)'] How much? (BQ40PCAM)
TOTAL%
5) 21.1
20) 10.5
25) 73.7
40) 10.5
50) 2412.8
60) 21.1
75) 10.5
100) 5629.9
120) 10.5
125) 10.5
150) 31.6
200) 3116.6
250) 73.7
300) 84.3
400) 10.5
500) 137.0
600) 10.5
700) 42.1
800) 10.5
865) 10.5
1000) 42.1
1100) 10.5
1200) 21.1
1300) 10.5
2000) 42.1
2500) 10.5
3000) 21.1
5500) 10.5
6000) 21.1
7500) 10.5
10000) 10.5
40000) 10.5
Missing413 
TOTAL187100.0
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226) Did you or other household family members contribute any money…directly to other religious groups or religious causes outside the PC(USA)? (BQ40GIRE)
TOTAL%
1) No24040.6
2) Yes35159.4
Missing9 
TOTAL591100.0
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227) [If 'yes' to 'other religious causes'] How much? (BQ40REAM)
TOTAL%
20) 30.9
25) 10.3
30) 10.3
50) 216.5
70) 10.3
75) 41.2
100) 4313.4
150) 72.2
200) 309.3
250) 113.4
264) 10.3
300) 206.2
350) 41.2
400) 20.6
420) 10.3
468) 10.3
500) 3210.0
600) 72.2
720) 10.3
750) 10.3
800) 41.2
900) 20.6
920) 10.3
1000) 3310.3
1020) 20.6
1200) 82.5
1300) 10.3
1400) 20.6
1500) 72.2
1600) 10.3
2000) 216.5
2196) 10.3
2200) 10.3
2500) 72.2
2700) 10.3
3000) 61.9
3300) 10.3
3500) 30.9
3600) 20.6
4000) 20.6
4353) 10.3
5000) 82.5
6000) 30.9
6500) 20.6
8000) 10.3
10000) 41.2
12000) 10.3
15000) 10.3
16000) 10.3
40000) 10.3
Missing279 
TOTAL321100.0
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228) Did you or other household family members contribute any money…to non-religious charities, community organizations or social causes (United Way, Red Cross, American Cancer Society, an environmental organization, an arts group, etc.)? (BQ40GINR)
TOTAL%
1) No11619.6
2) Yes47680.4
Missing8 
TOTAL592100.0
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229) [If 'yes' to 'non-religious causes'] How much? (BQ40NRAM)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL4381537.01112311
230) State (STATE)
231) Clergy code (CLERCODE)
TOTAL%
3) 37863.2
4) 22036.8
Missing2 
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232) Sample (SAMPLE)
TOTAL%
3) Pastors39065.2
4) Specialized clergy20834.8
Missing2 
TOTAL598100.0
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233) Region (REGION)
TOTAL%
1) Northeast13021.7
2) Midwest14724.6
3) South22537.6
4) West9616.1
Missing2 
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234) Year congregation organized (ORGYEAR)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL3761845.617312
235) Size Congregation (SIZECONG)
TOTAL%
1) 143.8
2) 5414.5
3) 4211.3
4) 5213.9
5) 4612.3
6) 215.6
7) 164.3
8) 164.3
9) 143.8
10) 112.9
11) 92.4
12) 71.9
13) 82.1
14) 71.9
15) 61.6
16) 10.3
17) 51.3
18) 20.5
19) 51.3
20) 10.3
22) 20.5
23) 61.6
24) 10.3
27) 10.3
28) 20.5
29) 10.3
30) 10.3
31) 10.3
32) 10.3
36) 20.5
37) 10.3
38) 10.3
41) 164.3
Missing227 
TOTAL373100.0
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236) Size1 Congregation (SIZE1CON)
TOTAL%
1) 143.8
2) 5414.5
3) 4211.3
4) 5213.9
5) 6718.0
6) 5715.3
7) 3810.2
8) 225.9
9) 71.9
10) 205.4
Missing227 
TOTAL373100.0
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237) Statecde (STATECDE)
TOTAL%
1000) 30.8
2000) 10.3
4000) 30.8
5000) 10.3
6000) 215.6
8000) 71.9
9000) 20.5
10000) 30.8
12000) 174.6
13000) 82.1
15000) 10.3
16000) 20.5
17000) 195.1
18000) 133.5
19000) 112.9
20000) 41.1
21000) 30.8
22000) 10.3
24000) 133.5
26000) 51.3
27000) 51.3
28000) 20.5
29000) 123.2
30000) 10.3
31000) 51.3
32000) 10.3
34000) 164.3
36000) 112.9
37000) 205.4
39000) 215.6
40000) 51.3
41000) 71.9
42000) 4913.1
44000) 41.1
45000) 112.9
47000) 51.3
48000) 164.3
49000) 20.5
51000) 195.1
53000) 92.4
54000) 61.6
55000) 61.6
56000) 20.5
Missing227 
TOTAL373100.0
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238) Metro (METRO)
TOTAL%
0) 5215.2
1) 28984.8
Missing259 
TOTAL341100.0
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239) Micro (MICRO)
TOTAL%
0) 28984.8
1) 5215.2
Missing259 
TOTAL341100.0
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240) Connected with PDA? Contributed Money to PDA but not related to any disaster (fq5c) (CONPDA)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, I have and it was a positive experience8116.5
2) Yes, I have and it was a neutral experience5110.4
4) No, have not done so or do not know36073.2
Missing108 
TOTAL492100.0
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241) I-SEX: What is your gender? (for use with online analysis) (I-SEX)
TOTAL%
1) Female20233.8
2) Male39566.2
Missing3 
TOTAL597100.0
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242) I-AGE: What is your current age? Years old. (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-AGE)
TOTAL%
2) 27-4916227.2
3) 50-5927045.3
4) 60-8116427.5
Missing4 
TOTAL596100.0
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243) I-PARTYID: Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Democrat, Independent, Republican or other? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-PARTYID)
TOTAL%
1) Democrat32756.1
2) Independent14124.2
3) Republican11519.7
Missing17 
TOTAL583100.0
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244) I-INCOME: Which of these categories best describes your total family income from all sources, before taxes? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-INCOME)
TOTAL%
2) Less than $59,99915526.4
3) $60,000-$89,99917930.4
4) $90,000-$124,99915326.0
5) $125,000 or more10117.2
Missing12 
TOTAL588100.0
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