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Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2012 - Current Issues in Church and Society, Clergy

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1) Are you very optimistic or very pessimistic or somewhere in between concerning the future of: The Christian church generally? (Q1A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very optimistic	348	32.7
2) Optimistic	392	36.8
3) Tend toward optimistic	217	20.4
4) Tend toward pessimistic	75	7.0
5) Pessimistic	21	2.0
6) Very pessimistic	8	0.8
7) No opinion	4	0.4
Missing	5
TOTAL	1065	100.0

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2) Are you very optimistic or very pessimistic or somewhere in between concerning the future of: The church in the United States? (Q1B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very optimistic	87	8.2
2) Optimistic	341	32.3
3) Tend toward optimistic	370	35.0
4) Tend toward pessimistic	181	17.1
5) Pessimistic	53	5.0
6) Very pessimistic	20	1.9
7) No opinion	4	0.4
Missing	14
TOTAL	1056	100.0

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3) Are you very optimistic or very pessimistic or somewhere in between concerning the future of: The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)? (Q1C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very optimistic	40	3.8
2) Optimistic	189	17.8
3) Tend toward optimistic	303	28.6
4) Tend toward pessimistic	220	20.8
5) Pessimistic	150	14.2
6) Very pessimistic	154	14.5
7) No opinion	4	0.4
Missing	10
TOTAL	1060	100.0

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4) Are you very optimistic or very pessimistic or somewhere in between concerning the future of: Your own congregation? (Q1D)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very optimistic	207	19.6
2) Optimistic	381	36.0
3) Tend toward optimistic	279	26.4
4) Tend toward pessimistic	96	9.1
5) Pessimistic	39	3.7
6) Very pessimistic	17	1.6
7) No opinion	39	3.7
Missing	12
TOTAL	1058	100.0

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5) Do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? The PC(USA) should be united on a few essentials, and not worry about other differences. (Q2A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	227	21.5
2) Agree	454	43.0
3) Neutral or not sure	128	12.1
4) Disagree	198	18.8
5) Strongly disagree	48	4.5
Missing	15
TOTAL	1055	100.0

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6) Do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? The PC(USA) would be better off if there were a gracious separation of congregations unhappy with current policies in the church. (Q2B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	217	20.5
2) Agree	314	29.7
3) Neutral or not sure	166	15.7
4) Disagree	279	26.4
5) Strongly disagree	81	7.7
Missing	13
TOTAL	1057	100.0

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7) Do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? Schism is about the worst thing that can happen to a denomination. (Q2C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	93	8.8
2) Agree	218	20.7
3) Neutral or not sure	183	17.4
4) Disagree	453	43.1
5) Strongly disagree	104	9.9
Missing	19
TOTAL	1051	100.0

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8) Do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? A split in the PC(USA) is inevitable. (Q2D)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	167	16.1
2) Agree	346	33.3
3) Neutral or not sure	290	27.9
4) Disagree	197	18.9
5) Strongly disagree	40	3.8
Missing	30
TOTAL	1040	100.0

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9) Do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? If controversy in the PC(USA) continues, we will lose a few members, but there will be not a large split. (Q2E)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	23	2.2
2) Agree	222	21.0
3) Neutral or not sure	296	28.0
4) Disagree	368	34.7
5) Strongly disagree	150	14.2
Missing	11
TOTAL	1059	100.0

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10) Do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? A church that is not clear about what it believes is not worth belonging to. (Q2F)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	231	21.9
2) Agree	438	41.6
3) Neutral or not sure	112	10.6
4) Disagree	209	19.8
5) Strongly disagree	64	6.1
Missing	16
TOTAL	1054	100.0

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11) Below are several groups, organizations, and initiatives active in the PC(USA). How familiar are you with: 1,001 New Worshipping Communities? (Q3A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	35	3.3
2) Familiar	161	15.3
3) A little familiar	192	18.2
4) Not familiar	667	63.2
Missing	15
TOTAL	1055	100.0

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12) Below are several groups, organizations, and initiatives active in the PC(USA). How familiar are you with: Covenant Network of Presbyterians? (Q3B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	277	26.3
2) Familiar	462	43.9
3) A little familiar	247	23.5
4) Not familiar	67	6.4
Missing	17
TOTAL	1053	100.0

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13) Below are several groups, organizations, and initiatives active in the PC(USA). How familiar are you with: Fellowship of Presbyterians? (Q3C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	194	18.3
2) Familiar	382	36.0
3) A little familiar	260	24.5
4) Not familiar	225	21.2
Missing	9
TOTAL	1061	100.0

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14) Below are several groups, organizations, and initiatives active in the PC(USA). How familiar are you with: Growing the Church Deep and Wide? (Q3D)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	43	4.1
2) Familiar	188	17.9
3) A little familiar	239	22.7
4) Not familiar	582	55.3
Missing	18
TOTAL	1052	100.0

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15) Below are several groups, organizations, and initiatives active in the PC(USA). How familiar are you with: Middle Governing Body Commission? (Q3E)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	81	7.7
2) Familiar	282	26.8
3) A little familiar	327	31.0
4) Not familiar	364	34.5
Missing	16
TOTAL	1054	100.0

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16) Below are several groups, organizations, and initiatives active in the PC(USA). How familiar are you with: More Light Presbyterians? (Q3F)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	246	23.3
2) Familiar	482	45.7
3) A little familiar	238	22.6
4) Not familiar	88	8.3
Missing	16
TOTAL	1054	100.0

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17) Below are several groups, organizations, and initiatives active in the PC(USA). How familiar are you with: Nature of the Church in the 21st Century Special Committee? (Q3G)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	13	1.2
2) Familiar	46	4.4
3) A little familiar	153	14.5
4) Not familiar	845	79.9
Missing	13
TOTAL	1057	100.0

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18) Below are several groups, organizations, and initiatives active in the PC(USA). How familiar are you with: New Reformed Body (Evangelical Covenant Order of Presbyterians)? (Q3H)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	139	13.1
2) Familiar	314	29.7
3) A little familiar	319	30.1
4) Not familiar	287	27.1
Missing	11
TOTAL	1059	100.0

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19) Below are several groups, organizations, and initiatives active in the PC(USA). How familiar are you with: NEXT Church? (Q3I)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	51	4.8
2) Familiar	125	11.8
3) A little familiar	211	20.0
4) Not familiar	669	63.4
Missing	14
TOTAL	1056	100.0

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20) Below are several groups, organizations, and initiatives active in the PC(USA). How familiar are you with: Presbyterian Coalition? (Q3J)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	112	10.6
2) Familiar	396	37.5
3) A little familiar	303	28.7
4) Not familiar	244	23.1
Missing	15
TOTAL	1055	100.0

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21) Below are several groups, organizations, and initiatives active in the PC(USA). How familiar are you with: Presbyterians for Renewal? (Q3K)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	210	19.9
2) Familiar	502	47.5
3) A little familiar	270	25.6
4) Not familiar	74	7.0
Missing	14
TOTAL	1056	100.0

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22) PC(USA) leaders are encouraging Presbyterians to create 1,001 new Presbyterian worshiping communities over the next ten years. The definition of a 'worshiping community' is deliberately broad, to include traditional new church developments and also immigrant fellowships, house churches, and a variety of other possibilities, including experimental ones. Were you previously aware of this '1,001 New Worshiping Communities' emphasis? (Q4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	394	37.1
2) No	636	59.9
3) Not sure	31	2.9
Missing	9
TOTAL	1061	100.0

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23) In your opinion, how realistic is this goal? (Q5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very realistic	76	7.1
2) Realistic	376	35.3
3) Not too realistic	427	40.1
4) Not at all realistic	114	10.7
5) Not sure	71	6.7
Missing	6
TOTAL	1064	100.0

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24) How important is the creation of new worshiping communities for reaching the next generation of Presbyterians? (Q6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Essential	476	44.7
2) Important	355	33.4
3) Somewhat important	148	13.9
4) Not important	40	3.8
5) Not sure	45	4.2
Missing	6
TOTAL	1064	100.0

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25) In your opinion, how effective an evangelism tool is the creation of new communities of faith? (Q7)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very effective	255	24.0
2) Effective	386	36.4
3) Somewhat effective	265	25.0
4) Not effective	58	5.5
5) Not sure	97	9.1
Missing	9
TOTAL	1061	100.0

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26) Suppose you had $100 to donate either to help existing congregations or to start new worshiping communities. Indicate how you would split that amount between the two options. (Must total $100.) How much would be given as assistance to existing congregations? (Q8A)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	176	16.9
1) 1	2	0.2
5) 5	2	0.2
10) 10	26	2.5
20) 20	49	4.7
25) 25	76	7.3
30) 30	38	3.6
33) 33	1	0.1
35) 35	6	0.6
40) 40	47	4.5
45) 45	3	0.3
50) 50	291	27.9
60) 60	39	3.7
65) 65	2	0.2
66) 66	1	0.1
67) 67	1	0.1
70) 70	32	3.1
74) 74	1	0.1
75) 75	83	8.0
80) 80	40	3.8
85) 85	4	0.4
90) 90	29	2.8
95) 95	2	0.2
99) 99	1	0.1
100) All	92	8.8
Missing	26
TOTAL	1044	100.0

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27) Suppose you had $100 to donate either to help existing congregations or to start new worshiping communities. Indicate how you would split that amount between the two options. (Must total $100.) How much would be given as development of new congregations or other new worshiping communities? (Q8B)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	92	8.8
1) 1	1	0.1
5) 5	2	0.2
10) 10	29	2.8
15) 15	4	0.4
20) 20	40	3.8
25) 25	83	8.0
26) 26	1	0.1
30) 30	32	3.1
33) 33	1	0.1
34) 34	1	0.1
35) 35	2	0.2
40) 40	39	3.7
50) 50	291	27.9
55) 55	3	0.3
60) 60	47	4.5
65) 65	6	0.6
67) 67	1	0.1
70) 70	38	3.6
75) 75	76	7.3
80) 80	49	4.7
90) 90	26	2.5
95) 95	2	0.2
99) 99	2	0.2
100) All	176	16.9
Missing	26
TOTAL	1044	100.0

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28) Total (TOTAL)

	TOTAL	%
100)	1044	100.0
Missing	26
TOTAL	1044	100.0

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29) In general, what part of the PC(USA) is best equipped to start new worshipping communities? (Check only one.) (Q9)

	TOTAL	%
1) The General Assembly Mission Council (the national mission and ministry agency of the PC(USA))	15	1.4
2) Synods	7	0.7
3) Presbyteries	342	32.5
4) Seminaries	23	2.2
5) Existing congregations	466	44.3
6) Individual Presbyterians	125	11.9
7) Other (Please specify)	72	6.8
8) Don't know [volunteered]	2	0.2
Missing	18
TOTAL	1052	100.0

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30) Are you aware of any opposite-sex couples who are living together outside of marriage ('cohabitating'): In your extended family? (Q10A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	517	48.8
2) No	510	48.1
3) Not sure	33	3.1
Missing	10
TOTAL	1060	100.0

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31) Are you aware of any opposite-sex couples who are living together outside of marriage ('cohabitating'): In your congregation? (Q10B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	694	65.5
2) No	263	24.8
3) Not sure	102	9.6
Missing	11
TOTAL	1059	100.0

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32) Are you aware of any opposite-sex couples who are living together outside of marriage ('cohabitating'): Among your (other) friends and acquaintances? (Q10C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	900	84.8
2) No	117	11.0
3) Not sure	44	4.1
Missing	9
TOTAL	1061	100.0

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33) If yes to any part of Q10: Are any of these couples older adults who have not married solely or primarily for economic reasons (for example, marriage might reduce their separate Social Security payments)? (Q11)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	428	43.6
2) No	407	41.5
3) Not sure	146	14.9
Missing	89
TOTAL	981	100.0

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34) What is your opinion of two older persons in a sexual relationship who live together but have not married solely for economic reasons? (Q12)

	TOTAL	%
1) It is sinful	309	29.3
2) It is not sinful	350	33.2
3) It depends	325	30.8
4) Not sure	70	6.6
Missing	16
TOTAL	1054	100.0

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35) Please indicate your understanding of PC(USA) policy regarding the ordination of gay and lesbian persons as church officers--elders (ruling elders), deacons, and ministers (teaching elders). Is it permissible for church governing bodies (councils) to ordain gays and lesbians as: Elders (ruling elders)? (Q13A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, whether sexually active or not	801	76.5
2) Yes, but only if not sexually active	189	18.1
3) No	57	5.4
Missing	23
TOTAL	1047	100.0

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36) Please indicate your understanding of PC(USA) policy regarding the ordination of gay and lesbian persons as church officers--elders (ruling elders), deacons, and ministers (teaching elders). Is it permissible for church governing bodies (councils) to ordain gays and lesbians as: Deacons? (Q13B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, whether sexually active or not	801	76.6
2) Yes, but only if not sexually active	187	17.9
3) No	58	5.5
Missing	24
TOTAL	1046	100.0

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37) Please indicate your understanding of PC(USA) policy regarding the ordination of gay and lesbian persons as church officers--elders (ruling elders), deacons, and ministers (teaching elders). Is it permissible for church governing bodies (councils) to ordain gays and lesbians as: Ministers (teaching elders)? (Q13C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, whether sexually active or not	794	76.2
2) Yes, but only if not sexually active	183	17.6
3) No	65	6.2
Missing	28
TOTAL	1042	100.0

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38) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each statement. Presbyterian ministers should be prohibited from performing ceremonies that bless the union between two people of the same sex. (Q14A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	289	27.2
2) Agree	123	11.6
3) Neutral	96	9.0
4) Disagree	205	19.3
5) Strongly disagree	351	33.0
Missing	6
TOTAL	1064	100.0

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39) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each statement. In general, a person who has sex with someone of the same sex is committing a sin. (Q14B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	270	25.5
2) Agree	160	15.1
3) Neutral	100	9.4
4) Disagree	214	20.2
5) Strongly disagree	316	29.8
Missing	10
TOTAL	1060	100.0

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40) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each statement. Same-sex couples should be allowed to marry. (Q14C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	338	31.9
2) Agree	214	20.2
3) Neutral	113	10.7
4) Disagree	160	15.1
5) Strongly disagree	233	22.0
Missing	12
TOTAL	1058	100.0

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41) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each statement. I would be comfortable with a pastor who is gay or lesbian. (Q14D)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	370	35.2
2) Agree	233	22.2
3) Neutral	114	10.9
4) Disagree	124	11.8
5) Strongly disagree	209	19.9
Missing	20
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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42) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each statement. The Bible is clear in its teaching on homosexuality. (Q14E)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	260	24.6
2) Agree	205	19.4
3) Neutral	103	9.7
4) Disagree	311	29.4
5) Strongly disagree	179	16.9
Missing	12
TOTAL	1058	100.0

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43) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each statement. The PC(USA) should prohibit sexually active gays and lesbians from being ordained to the ministry. (Q14F)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	281	26.5
2) Agree	121	11.4
3) Neutral	63	5.9
4) Disagree	175	16.5
5) Strongly disagree	422	39.7
Missing	8
TOTAL	1062	100.0

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44) Has there been any discussion in your congregation in the past year about the possibility of the congregation: Switching to a different presbytery within the PC(USA)? (Q15A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, a lot	20	1.9
2) Yes, some	75	7.2
3) Yes, but only a little	87	8.4
4) Not that I am aware of	859	82.5
Missing	29
TOTAL	1041	100.0

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45) Has there been any discussion in your congregation in the past year about the possibility of the congregation: Leaving the PC(USA)? (Q15B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, a lot	72	6.9
2) Yes, some	116	11.1
3) Yes, but only a little	135	12.9
4) Not that I am aware of	722	69.1
Missing	25
TOTAL	1045	100.0

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46) In general, which option would be your preference for your congregation? (Check only one.) (Q16)

	TOTAL	%
1) Maintain the status quo as a PC(USA) congregation in our current presbytery	784	74.5
2) Consider other options, up to and including leaving the PC(USA)	189	18.0
3) Not sure	79	7.5
Missing	18
TOTAL	1052	100.0

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47) Various options have been proposed in recent months for congregations that are unhappy with the PC(USA). For each such option listed below, indicate how interested you would be in having your congregation consider it. Switching to a different presbytery, wherever located, whose congregations are more theologically compatible with your own? (Q17A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very interested	65	6.2
2) Interested	114	10.9
3) Only a little interested	99	9.4
4) Not at all interested	734	70.0
5) Not sure	36	3.4
Missing	22
TOTAL	1048	100.0

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48) Various options have been proposed in recent months for congregations that are unhappy with the PC(USA). For each such option listed below, indicate how interested you would be in having your congregation consider it. Working toward setting up new, parallel structures in your current presbytery that would have theological perspectives more compatible with your own ('a presbytery within a presbytery')? (Q17B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very interested	58	5.6
2) Interested	121	11.6
3) Only a little interested	135	12.9
4) Not at all interested	691	66.1
5) Not sure	40	3.8
Missing	25
TOTAL	1045	100.0

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49) Various options have been proposed in recent months for congregations that are unhappy with the PC(USA). For each such option listed below, indicate how interested you would be in having your congregation consider it. Becoming a part of a new Reformed body (Evangelical Covenant Order of Presbyterians) while maintaining full, affiliate, or union status in the PC(USA)? (Q17C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very interested	84	8.1
2) Interested	134	12.8
3) Only a little interested	100	9.6
4) Not at all interested	690	66.2
5) Not sure	35	3.4
Missing	27
TOTAL	1043	100.0

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50) Various options have been proposed in recent months for congregations that are unhappy with the PC(USA). For each such option listed below, indicate how interested you would be in having your congregation consider it. Leaving the PC(USA) completely for a new Reformed body (Evangelical Covenant Order of Presbyterians)? (Q17D)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very interested	51	4.9
2) Interested	88	8.4
3) Only a little interested	92	8.8
4) Not at all interested	777	74.4
5) Not sure	37	3.5
Missing	25
TOTAL	1045	100.0

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51) Various options have been proposed in recent months for congregations that are unhappy with the PC(USA). For each such option listed below, indicate how interested you would be in having your congregation consider it. Leaving the PC(USA) completely for another existing Reformed denomination such as the Evangelical Presbyterian Church or the Presbyterian Church in America? (Q17E)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very interested	38	3.7
2) Interested	68	6.5
3) Only a little interested	74	7.1
4) Not at all interested	829	79.6
5) Not sure	32	3.1
Missing	29
TOTAL	1041	100.0

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52) Various options have been proposed in recent months for congregations that are unhappy with the PC(USA). For each such option listed below, indicate how interested you would be in having your congregation consider it. Other (specify): (Q17F)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very interested	57	20.3
2) Interested	25	8.9
3) Only a little interested	3	1.1
4) Not at all interested	140	49.8
5) Not sure	56	19.9
Missing	789
TOTAL	281	100.0

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53) In 2011, did your congregation give any money through its budget to support the mission or ministry of one or more non-Presbyterian agencies or organizations? (Q18)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	835	79.1
2) No	128	12.1
3) Not sure	92	8.7
Missing	15
TOTAL	1055	100.0

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54) If Q18 is 'yes,'] How many such organizations? (Write the number on the line; please estimate if you don't know exactly.) (Q18A)

	TOTAL	%
0) Non numerical responses	1	0.1
1) 1	30	4.3
2) 2	73	10.4
3) 3	99	14.2
4) 4	76	10.9
5) 5	100	14.3
6) 6	35	5.0
7) 7	18	2.6
8) 8	38	5.4
9) 9	3	0.4
10) 10	95	13.6
11) 11	3	0.4
12) 12	26	3.7
14) 14	4	0.6
15) 15	24	3.4
16) 16	1	0.1
17) 17	1	0.1
18) 18	6	0.9
20) 20	19	2.7
21) 21	1	0.1
22) 22	1	0.1
23) 23	1	0.1
25) 25	7	1.0
26) 26	1	0.1
27) 27	1	0.1
30) 30	4	0.6
32) 32	1	0.1
35) 35	1	0.1
37) 37	1	0.1
40) 40	1	0.1
45) 45	1	0.1
50) 50	4	0.6
98) 90 or more	1	0.1
99) Do not know	21	3.0
Missing	371
TOTAL	699	100.0

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55) [If Q18 is 'yes,'] Did your congregation give money to any non-PC(USA) agencies/organizations because: Of habit--we've been giving to the same non-PC(USA) organization(s) for many years? (Q19A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	604	73.6
2) No	179	21.8
3) Not sure	38	4.6
Missing	249
TOTAL	821	100.0

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56) [If Q18 is 'yes,'] Did your congregation give money to any non-PC(USA) agencies/organizations because: Of lack of trust in national agencies of the PC(USA)? (Q19B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	152	18.5
2) No	612	74.5
3) Not sure	58	7.1
Missing	248
TOTAL	822	100.0

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57) [If Q18 is 'yes,'] Did your congregation give money to any non-PC(USA) agencies/organizations because: The non-PC(USA) organization is located in our community or area? (Q19C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	764	93.1
2) No	47	5.7
3) Not sure	10	1.2
Missing	249
TOTAL	821	100.0

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58) [If Q18 is 'yes,'] Did your congregation give money to any non-PC(USA) agencies/organizations because: non-PC(USA) organization provides better communication about the use of our dollars? (Q19D)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	204	25.0
2) No	504	61.8
3) Not sure	107	13.1
Missing	255
TOTAL	815	100.0

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59) [If Q18 is 'yes,'] Did your congregation give money to any non-PC(USA) agencies/organizations because: The congregation/someone in the congregation has ties to the non- PC(USA) organization? (Q19E)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	680	82.9
2) No	113	13.8
3) Not sure	27	3.3
Missing	250
TOTAL	820	100.0

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60) [If Q18 is 'yes,'] Did your congregation give money to any non-PC(USA) agencies/organizations because: The non-PC(USA) organization does a type of ministry that the PC(USA) does not? (Q19F)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	473	57.8
2) No	240	29.3
3) Not sure	105	12.8
Missing	252
TOTAL	818	100.0

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61) [If Q18 is 'yes,'] Did your congregation give money to any non-PC(USA) agencies/organizations because: The non-PC(USA) organization makes better use of the funds given to it? (Q19G)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	145	17.7
2) No	490	59.9
3) Not sure	183	22.4
Missing	252
TOTAL	818	100.0

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62) [If Q18 is 'yes,'] Did your congregation give money to any non-PC(USA) agencies/organizations because: PC(USA) organizations take our giving for granted? (Q19H)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	100	12.3
2) No	619	75.9
3) Not sure	97	11.9
Missing	254
TOTAL	816	100.0

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63) [If Q18 is 'yes,'] Did your congregation give money to any non-PC(USA) agencies/organizations because: We don't like the theological stance of the national agencies of the PC(USA)? (Q19I)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	153	18.7
2) No	590	72.0
3) Not sure	76	9.3
Missing	251
TOTAL	819	100.0

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64) [If Q18 is 'yes,'] Did your congregation give money to any non-PC(USA) agencies/organizations because: Other (specify)? (Q19J)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	55	32.9
2) No	67	40.1
3) Not sure	45	26.9
Missing	903
TOTAL	167	100.0

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65) Does your congregation provide any financial support for one or more missionaries serving outside the United States? (Q20)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	583	55.4
2) No	380	36.1
3) Not sure	89	8.5
Missing	18
TOTAL	1052	100.0

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66) [If Q20 is 'yes,'] How many missionaries? (Write the number on the line: please estimate if you don't know exactly.) (Q20A)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1	119	23.2
2) 2	152	29.6
3) 3	82	16.0
4) 4	43	8.4
5) 5	31	6.0
6) 6	18	3.5
7) 7	3	0.6
8) 8	5	1.0
10) 10	14	2.7
11) 11	1	0.2
12) 12	6	1.2
14) 14	1	0.2
15) 15	8	1.6
17) 17	2	0.4
18) 18	1	0.2
20) 20	6	1.2
24) 24	1	0.2
30) 30	2	0.4
32) 32	1	0.2
35) 35	1	0.2
50) 50	3	0.6
99) Do not know	14	2.7
Missing	556
TOTAL	514	100.0

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67) [If Q20 is 'yes,'] Of these missionaries, are any of them: Appointed by the PC(USA) through its World Mission office? (Q21A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	346	61.1
2) No	184	32.5
3) Not sure	36	6.4
Missing	504
TOTAL	566	100.0

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68) [If Q20 is 'yes,'] Of these missionaries, are any of them: Appointed or sent by an organization other than the PC(USA) office? (Q21B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	290	52.7
2) No	212	38.5
3) Not sure	48	8.7
Missing	520
TOTAL	550	100.0

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69) [If Q20 is 'yes,'] Of these missionaries, are any of them: Appointed or sent by your congregation directly without the aid of another office or organization? (Q21C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	99	18.5
2) No	404	75.5
3) Not sure	32	6.0
Missing	535
TOTAL	535	100.0

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70) [If Q20 is 'yes,'] Of these missionaries, are any of them: Appointed or sent in some other way? (specify): (Q21D)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	76	19.5
2) No	232	59.6
3) Not sure	81	20.8
Missing	681
TOTAL	389	100.0

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71) Survey number (CODE)

72) Filepath (FILEPATH)

73) Filename (FILENAME)

74) Survey form (SURVEY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Paper	455	42.5
2) Web	615	57.5
TOTAL	1070	100.0

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75) In what year were you ordained as a minister of the Word and Sacrament (also known as a teaching elder in the new Form of Government)? (BQ1)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	1055	1990.643	12

76) In what denomination were you ordained? (BQ2)

	TOTAL	%
1) PC(USA) or one of its predecessor denominations	982	92.9
2) Other	75	7.1
Missing	13
TOTAL	1057	100.0

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77) Before entering seminary for your M.Div. or B.D. degree, were you engaged in any long-term secular job or career? (BQ3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	435	41.2
2) No	622	58.8
Missing	13
TOTAL	1057	100.0

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78) [If BQ3 is 'yes,'] If yes, how many years were you in that job or career? (BQ3A)

	TOTAL	%
1)	7	1.6
2)	29	6.7
3)	33	7.7
4)	28	6.5
5)	28	6.5
6)	22	5.1
7)	29	6.7
8)	20	4.6
9)	11	2.6
10)	53	12.3
11)	10	2.3
12)	15	3.5
13)	3	0.7
14)	18	4.2
15)	16	3.7
16)	13	3.0
17)	6	1.4
18)	9	2.1
19)	3	0.7
20)	27	6.3
21)	3	0.7
22)	6	1.4
23)	6	1.4
24)	4	0.9
25)	11	2.6
26)	4	0.9
27)	3	0.7
30)	7	1.6
32)	4	0.9
34)	1	0.2
35)	1	0.2
37)	1	0.2
Missing	639
TOTAL	431	100.0

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79) From what seminary or other school did you receive your M.Div. or B.D.? (BQ4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Auburn-Union (New York)	21	2.0
2) Austin	58	5.5
3) Columbia	92	8.7
4) Dubuque	41	3.9
5) Evangelical Seminary of Puerto Rico	4	0.4
6) Fuller	86	8.1
7) Gordon Conwell	43	4.1
8) Johnson C. Smith	7	0.7
9) Louisville	70	6.6
10) McCormick	44	4.2
11) Pittsburgh	62	5.9
12) Princeton	192	18.2
13) San Francisco	52	4.9
14) Union (Virginia)	77	7.3
15) Other	208	19.7
Missing	13
TOTAL	1057	100.0

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80) In what year did you receive your M.Div. or B.D.? (BQ5)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	1054	1989.514	12

81) Are you currently employed? (BQ6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	987	93.0
2) No--not employed	31	2.9
3) No--retired	43	4.1
Missing	9
TOTAL	1061	100.0

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82) Which category (-ies) best describes your current employment? Pastor, co-pastor, associate pastor, interim pastor, supply pastor, or other pastoral leader of a congregation. (BQ7_1)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	275	25.8
1) Checked	789	74.2
Missing	6
TOTAL	1064	100.0

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83) Which category (-ies) best describes your current employment? A non-pastoral position in a congregation. (BQ7_2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1059	99.5
1) Checked	5	0.5
Missing	6
TOTAL	1064	100.0

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84) Which category (-ies) best describes your current employment? Faculty or staff at a seminary or theological school. (BQ7_3)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1040	97.7
1) Checked	24	2.3
Missing	6
TOTAL	1064	100.0

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85) Which category (-ies) best describes your current employment? Faculty or staff at another educational institution. (BQ7_4)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1023	96.1
1) Checked	41	3.9
Missing	6
TOTAL	1064	100.0

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86) Which category (-ies) best describes your current employment? Chaplain in the military. (BQ7_5)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1057	99.3
1) Checked	7	0.7
Missing	6
TOTAL	1064	100.0

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87) Which category (-ies) best describes your current employment? Chaplain in a hospital or other health-care facility. (BQ7_6)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1009	94.8
1) Checked	55	5.2
Missing	6
TOTAL	1064	100.0

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88) Which category (-ies) best describes your current employment? Other chaplain. (BQ7_7)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1037	97.5
1) Checked	27	2.5
Missing	6
TOTAL	1064	100.0

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89) Which category (-ies) best describes your current employment? PC(USA) national, synod, or presbytery staff. (BQ7_8)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1031	96.9
1) Checked	33	3.1
Missing	6
TOTAL	1064	100.0

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90) Which category (-ies) best describes your current employment? Staff of an ecumenical or non-denominational agency. (BQ7_9)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1058	99.4
1) Checked	6	0.6
Missing	6
TOTAL	1064	100.0

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91) Which category (-ies) best describes your current employment? Professional pastoral counselor. (BQ7_10)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1053	99.0
1) Checked	11	1.0
Missing	6
TOTAL	1064	100.0

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92) Which category (-ies) best describes your current employment? Other employment with a religious organization (specify). (BQ7_11)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1041	97.8
1) Checked	23	2.2
Missing	6
TOTAL	1064	100.0

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93) Which category (-ies) best describes your current employment? All other (including secular) employment (specify) (BQ7_12)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1005	94.5
1) Checked	59	5.5
Missing	6
TOTAL	1064	100.0

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94) How many congregations do you currently serve as pastor? (Include congregations you are serving as a stated or temporary supply pastor.) (BQ8)

	TOTAL	%
1) One	764	95.5
2) Two or more yoked congregations	20	2.5
3) Two or more non-yoked congregations	16	2.0
Missing	270
TOTAL	800	100.0

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95) If two or more congregations, how many? (BQ8A)

	TOTAL	%
2)	29	78.4
3)	7	18.9
4)	1	2.7
Missing	1033
TOTAL	37	100.0

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96) In your service as a pastor of a congregation or congregations, approximately how many hours per week do you spend in your work as a pastor? (If you serve more than one congregation, provide the combined total hours.) (BQ9A)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	789	47.356	15

97) In your service as a pastor of a congregation or congregations, approximately how many hours per week are you paid to work as a pastor? (If you serve more than one congregation, provide the combined total hours.) (BQ9B)

	TOTAL	%
0)	6	0.9
1)	2	0.3
2)	4	0.6
4)	2	0.3
7)	1	0.2
8)	3	0.5
10)	11	1.7
12)	4	0.6
15)	4	0.6
16)	1	0.2
18)	2	0.3
19)	3	0.5
20)	40	6.0
24)	6	0.9
25)	17	2.6
27)	1	0.2
28)	2	0.3
30)	17	2.6
32)	3	0.5
34)	2	0.3
35)	13	2.0
36)	2	0.3
37)	1	0.2
40)	288	43.2
42)	3	0.5
44)	2	0.3
45)	31	4.7
46)	1	0.2
48)	16	2.4
50)	112	16.8
52)	3	0.5
55)	14	2.1
58)	1	0.2
60)	16	2.4
62)	2	0.3
65)	1	0.2
75)	3	0.5
84)	1	0.2
99)	23	3.5
168)	2	0.3
Missing	404
TOTAL	666	100.0

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98) Do you currently live in a manse or other housing provided by your congregation? (BQ10)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	144	17.9
2) No	659	82.1
Missing	267
TOTAL	803	100.0

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99) What is the pastoral position that you currently occupy in a congregation? Pastor (BQ11_1)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	542	50.9
1) Checked	522	49.1
Missing	6
TOTAL	1064	100.0

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100) What is the pastoral position (s) that you currently occupy in a congregation? Associate Pastor (BQ11_2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	952	89.5
1) Checked	112	10.5
Missing	6
TOTAL	1064	100.0

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101) What is the pastoral position (s) that you currently occupy in a congregation? Co-pastor (BQ11_3)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1029	96.7
1) Checked	35	3.3
Missing	6
TOTAL	1064	100.0

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102) What is the pastoral position (s) that you currently occupy in a congregation? Stated or temporary supply pastor (BQ11_4)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	992	93.2
1) Checked	72	6.8
Missing	6
TOTAL	1064	100.0

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103) What is the pastoral position (s) that you currently occupy in a congregation? Interim pastor (BQ11_5)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1026	96.4
1) Checked	38	3.6
Missing	6
TOTAL	1064	100.0

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104) What is the pastoral position (s) that you currently occupy in a congregation? Designated pastor (BQ11_6)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1045	98.2
1) Checked	19	1.8
Missing	6
TOTAL	1064	100.0

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105) What is the pastoral position (s) that you currently occupy in a congregation? Parish associate (BQ11_7)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1050	98.7
1) Checked	14	1.3
Missing	6
TOTAL	1064	100.0

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106) What is the pastoral position(s) that you currently occupy in a congregation? Other (specify) (BQ11_8)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1045	98.2
1) Checked	19	1.8
Missing	6
TOTAL	1064	100.0

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107) Is the congregation (or other organization) with which you are employed affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) (BQ12)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	852	83.9
2) No	132	13.0
3) I am employed with two or more congregations or organizations and at least one of them is affiliated with the PC(USA) and at least one is not	15	1.5
4) Not employed [web only]	17	1.7
Missing	54
TOTAL	1016	100.0

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108) Over the past year, how often have you led or attended Sunday worship at your congregation? (BQ13)

	TOTAL	%
1) Every week	499	47.1
2) Nearly every week	436	41.2
3) 2-3 times a month	52	4.9
4) About once a month	14	1.3
5) Several times, but less than once a month	31	2.9
6) Once or twice	15	1.4
7) Never	12	1.1
Missing	11
TOTAL	1059	100.0

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109) [If BQ13 does not = 7] Have you worshiped at a PC(USA) congregation a majority of times? (BQ13A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	868	90.9
2) No	87	9.1
Missing	115
TOTAL	955	100.0

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110) In what faith or denomination were you raised? (If you were part of more than one faith or denomination as a child, respond by marking the one in which you were most involved.) (BQ14)

	TOTAL	%
1) Baptist	77	7.3
2) Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)	5	0.5
3) Episcopalian	13	1.2
4) Lutheran	25	2.4
5) Methodist	80	7.5
6) Presbyterian (U.S.A.), PCUS, UPCUSA or UPCNA	672	63.3
7) Other Presbyterian	26	2.5
8) Reformed	26	2.5
9) Roman Catholic	34	3.2
10) UCC (United Church of Christ/Congregationalist)	19	1.8
11) Independent or non-denominational	20	1.9
12) Other Christian	29	2.7
13) Other non-Christian	1	0.1
14) None	34	3.2
Missing	9
TOTAL	1061	100.0

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111) How old were you when you first began attending Presbyterian church? [If less than one year old, write 0 (zero)] (BQ15)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	1060	10.861	13

112) Which one of the following terms best describes your current stand on theological issues? (BQ16)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very conservative	49	4.6
2) Conservative	256	24.2
3) Moderate	346	32.7
4) Liberal	291	27.5
5) Very liberal	116	11.0
Missing	12
TOTAL	1058	100.0

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113) Would you say you have had a conversion experience--that is, a turning point in your life when you committed yourself to Christ? (BQ17)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	711	67.1
2) No	349	32.9
Missing	10
TOTAL	1060	100.0

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114) [If BQ17 is 'yes,'] How old were you when this happened? (BQ17A)

	TOTAL	%
0)	3	0.4
1)	1	0.1
3)	3	0.4
4)	2	0.3
5)	9	1.3
6)	12	1.7
7)	13	1.9
8)	17	2.4
9)	16	2.3
10)	15	2.1
11)	15	2.1
12)	56	8.0
13)	50	7.2
14)	54	7.7
15)	57	8.2
16)	57	8.2
17)	61	8.7
18)	51	7.3
19)	34	4.9
20)	26	3.7
21)	25	3.6
22)	14	2.0
23)	12	1.7
24)	6	0.9
25)	13	1.9
26)	10	1.4
27)	9	1.3
28)	9	1.3
29)	2	0.3
30)	5	0.7
31)	2	0.3
32)	5	0.7
33)	7	1.0
34)	5	0.7
35)	4	0.6
36)	2	0.3
37)	3	0.4
38)	3	0.4
39)	1	0.1
40)	3	0.4
41)	2	0.3
42)	1	0.1
43)	1	0.1
45)	2	0.3
50)	1	0.1
Missing	371
TOTAL	699	100.0

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115) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. There is a life beyond death. (BQ18A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	850	80.0
2) Agree	154	14.5
3) Neutral or not sure	46	4.3
4) Disagree	7	0.7
5) Strongly disagree	6	0.6
Missing	7
TOTAL	1063	100.0

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116) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. Jesus will return to Earth some day. (BQ18B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	583	55.3
2) Agree	218	20.7
3) Neutral or not sure	180	17.1
4) Disagree	39	3.7
5) Strongly disagree	35	3.3
Missing	15
TOTAL	1055	100.0

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117) 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. (BQ18C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	40	3.8
2) Agree	95	8.9
3) Neutral or not sure	146	13.7
4) Disagree	513	48.3
5) Strongly disagree	268	25.2
Missing	8
TOTAL	1062	100.0

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118) 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. (BQ18D)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	28	2.6
2) Agree	121	11.4
3) Neutral or not sure	127	12.0
4) Disagree	380	35.9
5) Strongly disagree	403	38.1
Missing	11
TOTAL	1059	100.0

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119) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. Only followers of Jesus Christ can be saved. (BQ18E)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	195	18.4
2) Agree	185	17.5
3) Neutral or not sure	175	16.5
4) Disagree	261	24.6
5) Strongly disagree	243	22.9
Missing	11
TOTAL	1059	100.0

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120) Over the past year, approximately how often have you engaged in the following activities? Read the Bible privately (BQ19A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	474	44.8
2) Several times a week	343	32.4
3) Weekly	146	13.8
4) Several times a month	49	4.6
5) Once a month	17	1.6
6) Less than once a month	25	2.4
7) Never	4	0.4
Missing	12
TOTAL	1058	100.0

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121) Over the past year, approximately how often have you engaged in the following activities? Prayed privately (BQ19B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	828	78.2
2) Several times a week	162	15.3
3) Weekly	33	3.1
4) Several times a month	18	1.7
5) Once a month	6	0.6
6) Less than once a month	8	0.8
7) Never	4	0.4
Missing	11
TOTAL	1059	100.0

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122) Over the past year, approximately how often have you engaged in the following activities? Attended a Bible study or prayer group (BQ19C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	26	2.5
2) Several times a week	132	12.6
3) Weekly	438	41.8
4) Several times a month	148	14.1
5) Once a month	103	9.8
6) Less than once a month	137	13.1
7) Never	65	6.2
Missing	21
TOTAL	1049	100.0

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123) Over the past year, approximately how often have you engaged in the following activities? Otherwise read the Bible with or prayed with family or friends (BQ19D)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	185	17.6
2) Several times a week	234	22.3
3) Weekly	220	20.9
4) Several times a month	150	14.3
5) Once a month	76	7.2
6) Less than once a month	135	12.8
7) Never	51	4.9
Missing	19
TOTAL	1051	100.0

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124) Over the past year, how often have you engaged in the following activities? Read devotional materials or religious books (BQ19E)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	274	25.9
2) Several times a week	311	29.4
3) Weekly	205	19.4
4) Several times a month	154	14.5
5) Once a month	49	4.6
6) Less than once a month	54	5.1
7) Never	12	1.1
Missing	11
TOTAL	1059	100.0

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125) Over the past year, approximately how often have you engaged in the following activities? Used the Internet for religious or spiritual purposes (BQ19F)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	259	24.5
2) Several times a week	287	27.2
3) Weekly	163	15.5
4) Several times a month	135	12.8
5) Once a month	60	5.7
6) Less than once a month	89	8.4
7) Never	62	5.9
Missing	15
TOTAL	1055	100.0

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126) Over the past year, approximately how often have you engaged in the following activities? Said grace before meals? (BQ19G)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	755	71.5
2) Several times a week	161	15.2
3) Weekly	38	3.6
4) Several times a month	55	5.2
5) Once a month	15	1.4
6) Less than once a month	20	1.9
7) Never	12	1.1
Missing	14
TOTAL	1056	100.0

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127) Over the past year, approximately how often have you engaged in the following activities? Met with other ministers in a pastoral support or peer group (BQ19H)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	18	1.7
2) Several times a week	23	2.2
3) Weekly	145	13.7
4) Several times a month	160	15.1
5) Once a month	321	30.3
6) Less than once a month	272	25.7
7) Never	121	11.4
Missing	10
TOTAL	1060	100.0

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128) Which statement comes closest to your view of the Bible? (BQ20)

	TOTAL	%
1) The Bible is the word of God, to be taken literally word for word.	50	4.7
2) The Bible is the word of God, to be interpreted in the light of its historical and cultural context.	652	61.9
3) The Bible is the word of God, to be interpreted in the light of its historical context and the Church's teachings.	337	32.0
4) The Bible is not the word of God.	12	1.1
5) Other (volunteered response)	3	0.3
Missing	16
TOTAL	1054	100.0

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129) How important is being a part of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to you? (BQ21)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	432	40.6
2) Important	389	36.6
3) Slightly important	168	15.8
4) Not important	67	6.3
5) Not sure	7	0.7
Missing	7
TOTAL	1063	100.0

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130) In states and territories of the United States where same-sex marriage is legal, should the PC(USA) permit Presbyterian ministers to perform same-sex marriage ceremonies? (BQ22)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	508	47.8
2) Yes, as long as the ceremony takes place away from PC(USA) church property and facilities	19	1.8
3) No	421	39.6
4) Not sure	114	10.7
Missing	8
TOTAL	1062	100.0

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131) What is your gender? (BQ23)

	TOTAL	%
1) Female	352	33.2
2) Male	709	66.8
Missing	9
TOTAL	1061	100.0

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132) Were you born a U.S. citizen? (BQ24)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1008	95.0
2) No	53	5.0
Missing	9
TOTAL	1061	100.0

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133) What is your current age? (BQ25)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	1055	53.44	11

134) What is your race or origin? White or Caucasian (BQ26_1)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	73	6.9
1) Checked	991	93.1
Missing	6
TOTAL	1064	100.0

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135) What is your race or origin? Black or African American? (BQ26_2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1048	98.5
1) Checked	16	1.5
Missing	6
TOTAL	1064	100.0

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136) What is your race or origin? Indian (American) or Alaska Native (BQ26_3)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1056	99.2
1) Checked	8	0.8
Missing	6
TOTAL	1064	100.0

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137) What is your race or origin? Asian or Pacific Islander (BQ26_4)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1037	97.5
1) Checked	27	2.5
Missing	6
TOTAL	1064	100.0

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138) What is your race or origin? Hispanic, Latino/a, or Spanish origin (BQ26_5)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1048	98.5
1) Checked	16	1.5
Missing	6
TOTAL	1064	100.0

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139) What is your race or origin? Some other race (specify) (BQ26_6)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1056	99.2
1) Checked	8	0.8
Missing	6
TOTAL	1064	100.0

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140) Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Democrat, Independent, Republican, or other? (BQ27)

	TOTAL	%
1) Democrat	549	52.3
2) Independent	263	25.1
3) Republican	193	18.4
4) Other	44	4.2
Missing	21
TOTAL	1049	100.0

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141) What is your marital status? (BQ28)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not married	165	15.7
2) Married	887	84.3
Missing	18
TOTAL	1052	100.0

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142) [If BQ28 is 'not married,'] Have you ever been married? No, never married (BQ28A_1)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	986	92.7
1) Checked	78	7.3
Missing	6
TOTAL	1064	100.0

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143) [If BQ28 is 'not married,'] Have you ever been married? Yes, am now divorced (BQ28A_2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	984	92.5
1) Checked	80	7.5
Missing	6
TOTAL	1064	100.0

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144) [If BQ28 is 'not married,'] Have you ever been married? Yes, am now widowed (BQ28A_3)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1053	99.0
1) Checked	11	1.0
Missing	6
TOTAL	1064	100.0

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145) Have you had a previous marriage (or marriages)? No (BQ29_1)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	384	36.1
1) Checked	680	63.9
Missing	6
TOTAL	1064	100.0

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146) Have you had a previous marriage (or marriages)? Yes, was divorced (BQ29_2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	906	85.2
1) Checked	158	14.8
Missing	6
TOTAL	1064	100.0

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147) Have you had a previous marriage (or marriages)? Yes, was widowed (BQ29_3)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1052	98.9
1) Checked	12	1.1
Missing	6
TOTAL	1064	100.0

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148) [If BQ28 is 'married'] Is your husband or wife an ordained minister? (BQ30)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	150	17.4
2) No	714	82.6
Missing	206
TOTAL	864	100.0

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149) [If BQ30 is 'yes,'] Is he or she a minister in the PC(USA)? (BQ30A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	126	86.9
2) No	19	13.1
Missing	925
TOTAL	145	100.0

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150) How many children do you have? [If none, write 0 (zero). Include any legally adopted children; exclude stepchildren unless legally adopted.] (BQ31)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	207	19.7
1) 1	132	12.5
2) 2	433	41.1
3) 3	213	20.2
4) 4	55	5.2
5) 5	4	0.4
6) 6	5	0.5
7) 7	2	0.2
8) 8	2	0.2
Missing	17
TOTAL	1053	100.0

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151) If you live in a dormitory, nursing home, or other institutional housing, check this box. (BQ32A)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1062	99.8
1) Checked	2	0.2
Missing	6
TOTAL	1064	100.0

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152) [If BQ32A is 'not checked,'] Including yourself, how many persons live in your household? (Do not count students who live elsewhere while they attend college or university.) (BQ32)

	TOTAL	%
1)	135	12.7
2)	526	49.7
3)	169	16.0
4)	159	15.0
5)	58	5.5
6)	9	0.8
7)	2	0.2
8)	1	0.1
Missing	11
TOTAL	1059	100.0

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153) From this list below, select the choice that best describes all the people in the household in which you live. (For example, a young adult living with both parents would check '4') (BQ33)

	TOTAL	%
1) A single adult, living alone	126	12.0
2) A single adult, living with one or more children	21	2.0
3) A married couple, no children in the household	492	46.9
4) A married couple, living with one or more children	365	34.8
5) Some other arrangement	46	4.4
Missing	20
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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154) Which of these categories best describes your total family income from all sources, before taxes, during 2010? (If you live alone or with non-relatives, answer in terms of your own personal income.) (BQ34)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than $20,000	11	1.1
2) $20,000-$29,999	20	1.9
3) $30,000-$39,999	52	5.0
4) $40,000-$49,999	74	7.1
5) $50,000-$59,999	126	12.1
6) $60,000-$69,999	111	10.6
7) $70,000- $79,999	109	10.4
8) $80,000-$89,999	107	10.2
9) $90,000- $99,999	93	8.9
10) $100,000- $109,999	90	8.6
11) $110,000- $124,999	79	7.6
12) $125,000-$149,999	71	6.8
13) $150,000-$199,999	59	5.7
14) $200,000- $249,999	23	2.2
15) $250,000 or more	19	1.8
Missing	26
TOTAL	1044	100.0

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155) Did you or any other household family member fill out a pledge card regarding church giving for the current year? (BQ35)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	754	71.3
2) No	300	28.4
3) Don't know	4	0.4
Missing	12
TOTAL	1058	100.0

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156) Indicate whether, during the 2010 calendar year, you or other household family members contributed any money to each of the following and, if so, give your best estimate of the total amount donated in each category. To your congregation, in regular giving (not including special offerings or contributions to a capital campaign) (BQ36A)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	78	7.4
2) Yes	975	92.6
Missing	17
TOTAL	1053	100.0

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157) [If BQ36A is 'yes,'] Estimate how much [regular giving]: (BQ36A_1)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	888	5423.994	5816

158) Indicate whether, during the 2010 calendar year, you or other household family members contributed any money to each of the following and, if so, give your best estimate of the total amount donated in each category. 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 (BQ36B)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	679	66.3
2) Yes	345	33.7
Missing	46
TOTAL	1024	100.0

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159) [If BQ36B is 'yes,'] Estimate how much [special capital campaign]: (BQ36B_1)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	297	5627.158	58748

160) Indicate whether, during the 2010 calendar year, you or other household family members contributed any money to each of the following and, if so, give your best estimate of the total amount donated in each category. 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 (BQ36C)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	277	26.7
2) Yes	759	73.3
Missing	34
TOTAL	1036	100.0

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161) [ If BQ36C is 'yes,'] Estimate how much [special appeal campaign]: (BQ36C_1)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	1	0.1
10) 10	4	0.6
20) 20	8	1.2
25) 25	6	0.9
30) 30	1	0.1
40) 40	3	0.4
45) 45	1	0.1
50) 50	46	6.7
60) 60	3	0.4
75) 75	8	1.2
80) 80	6	0.9
100) 100	123	17.9
110) 110	1	0.1
120) 120	1	0.1
125) 125	3	0.4
150) 150	32	4.7
160) 160	1	0.1
195) 195	1	0.1
200) 200	126	18.4
210) 210	1	0.1
215) 215	1	0.1
220) 220	1	0.1
225) 225	1	0.1
250) 250	34	5.0
300) 300	62	9.0
340) 340	1	0.1
350) 350	3	0.4
400) 400	26	3.8
450) 450	1	0.1
500) 500	98	14.3
525) 525	1	0.1
600) 600	11	1.6
700) 700	8	1.2
750) 750	2	0.3
770) 770	1	0.1
800) 800	2	0.3
900) 900	1	0.1
920) 920	1	0.1
1000) 1000	33	4.8
1200) 1200	1	0.1
1300) 1300	1	0.1
1500) 1500	4	0.6
1950) 1950	1	0.1
2000) 2000	8	1.2
3000) 3000	1	0.1
4000) 4000	1	0.1
4900) 4900	1	0.1
7000) 7000	1	0.1
10000) 10000	1	0.1
999999) Don't know	2	0.3
Missing	384
TOTAL	686	100.0

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162) Indicate whether, during the 2010 calendar year, you or other household family members contributed any money to each of the following and, if so, give your best estimate of the total amount donated in each category. Directly to the Presbyterian Church, (U.S.A.) or one of its ministries, such as Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (BQ36D)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	654	64.1
2) Yes	367	35.9
Missing	49
TOTAL	1021	100.0

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163) [If BQ36D is 'yes,'] Estimate how much [PC(USA) directly]: (BQ36D_1)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	2	0.6
10) 10	4	1.2
20) 20	6	1.8
25) 25	10	3.0
35) 35	1	0.3
40) 40	2	0.6
50) 50	54	16.4
60) 60	1	0.3
75) 75	4	1.2
100) 100	87	26.4
150) 150	11	3.3
200) 200	46	14.0
240) 240	2	0.6
250) 250	12	3.6
300) 300	12	3.6
370) 370	1	0.3
400) 400	3	0.9
450) 450	1	0.3
500) 500	24	7.3
550) 550	1	0.3
600) 600	4	1.2
750) 750	1	0.3
800) 800	2	0.6
940) 940	1	0.3
1000) 1000	13	4.0
1200) 1200	4	1.2
1500) 1500	3	0.9
1750) 1750	1	0.3
1800) 1800	2	0.6
2000) 2000	2	0.6
2300) 2300	1	0.3
2500) 2500	1	0.3
3000) 3000	1	0.3
4500) 4500	1	0.3
4800) 4800	1	0.3
5000) 5000	3	0.9
7000) 7000	1	0.3
7500) 7500	1	0.3
32500) 32500	1	0.3
75000) 75000	1	0.3
Missing	741
TOTAL	329	100.0

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164) Indicate whether, during the 2010 calendar year, you or other household family members contributed any money to each of the following and, if so, give your best estimate of the total amount donated in each category. Directly to other religious groups or religious causes outside the PC(USA) (BQ36E)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	387	37.5
2) Yes	644	62.5
Missing	39
TOTAL	1031	100.0

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165) [If BQ36E is 'yes,'] Estimate how much [to other religion groups or causes]: (BQ36E_1)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	571	6585.173	72364

166) Indicate whether, during the 2010 calendar year, you or other household family members contributed any money to each of the following and, if so, give your best estimate of the total amount donated in each category. To non-religious charities, community organizations, or social causes (United Way, Red Cross, arts group, etc.) (BQ36F)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	220	21.1
2) Yes	823	78.9
Missing	27
TOTAL	1043	100.0

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167) [If BQ36F is 'yes,'] Estimate how much [non-religious charities, community organizations, or social causes]: (BQ36F_1)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	737	5620.075	63508

168) Identification number (CODE2)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	1070	6185.816	681

169) Occ (OCC)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	1065	294.279	290

170) Sex (SEX)

171) Pastor occupation (PASTROCC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Pastor-copastor	540	50.8
2) Associate-assistant pastor	106	10.0
3) Supply pastor	65	6.1
4) Interims	37	3.5
5) Chaplains	54	5.1
6) PC(USA) executives	25	2.3
7) Schools	27	2.5
8) Counselors	7	0.7
10) Other professionals	44	4.1
11) Other	159	14.9
Missing	6
TOTAL	1064	100.0

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172) State (STA)

173) Pastor (PASTOR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Non-pastor	398	37.4
1) Pastor	666	62.6
Missing	6
TOTAL	1064	100.0

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174) Sample (SAMPLE)

	TOTAL	%
3) Pastors	782	73.1
4) Specialized clergy	288	26.9
TOTAL	1070	100.0

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175) State (STATE)

176) Year congregation founded (ORGYEAR)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	706	1863.334	273

177) Total number of members in 2010 (TOTEM10)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	706	362.52	531

178) I-FINCOME: Which of these categories best describes your total family income from all sources, before taxes, during 2010? (If you live alone or with non-relatives, answer in terms of your own personal income.) (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-FINCOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than $59,999	283	27.1
2) $60,000-$89,999	327	31.3
3) $90,000- $124,999	262	25.1
4) $125,000 or more	172	16.5
Missing	26
TOTAL	1044	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Democrat	549	52.3
2) Independent	263	25.1
3) Republican	193	18.4
4) Other	44	4.2
Missing	21
TOTAL	1049	100.0

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180) I-SEX: What is your gender? (for use with online analysis) (I-SEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Female	352	33.2
2) Male	709	66.8
Missing	9
TOTAL	1061	100.0

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