- All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).
- 1) Are you very optimistic or very pessimistic or somewhere in between concerning the future of: The Christian church generally? (Q1A)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 2) Are you very optimistic or very pessimistic or somewhere in between concerning the future of: The church in the United States? (Q1B)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 3) Are you very optimistic or very pessimistic or somewhere in between concerning the future of: The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)? (Q1C)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 4) Are you very optimistic or very pessimistic or somewhere in between concerning the future of: Your own congregation? (Q1D)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 8) Do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? A split in the PC(USA) is inevitable. (Q2D)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 11) Below are several groups, organizations, and initiatives active in the PC(USA). How familiar are you with: 1,001 New Worshipping Communities? (Q3A)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 12) Below are several groups, organizations, and initiatives active in the PC(USA). How familiar are you with: Covenant Network of Presbyterians? (Q3B)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 13) Below are several groups, organizations, and initiatives active in the PC(USA). How familiar are you with: Fellowship of Presbyterians? (Q3C)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 15) Below are several groups, organizations, and initiatives active in the PC(USA). How familiar are you with: Middle Governing Body Commission? (Q3E)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 16) Below are several groups, organizations, and initiatives active in the PC(USA). How familiar are you with: More Light Presbyterians? (Q3F)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 19) Below are several groups, organizations, and initiatives active in the PC(USA). How familiar are you with: NEXT Church? (Q3I)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 20) Below are several groups, organizations, and initiatives active in the PC(USA). How familiar are you with: Presbyterian Coalition? (Q3J)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 21) Below are several groups, organizations, and initiatives active in the PC(USA). How familiar are you with: Presbyterians for Renewal? (Q3K)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 394 37.1 2) No 636 59.9 3) Not sure 31 2.9 Missing 9 TOTAL 1061 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 23) In your opinion, how realistic is this goal? (Q5)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 24) How important is the creation of new worshiping communities for reaching the next generation of Presbyterians? (Q6)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 25) In your opinion, how effective an evangelism tool is the creation of new communities of faith? (Q7)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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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 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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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 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 28) Total (TOTAL)
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TOTAL % 100) 1044 100.0 Missing 26 TOTAL 1044 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 29) In general, what part of the PC(USA) is best equipped to start new worshipping communities? (Check only one.) (Q9)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 30) Are you aware of any opposite-sex couples who are living together outside of marriage ('cohabitating'): In your extended family? (Q10A)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 517 48.8 2) No 510 48.1 3) Not sure 33 3.1 Missing 10 TOTAL 1060 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 31) Are you aware of any opposite-sex couples who are living together outside of marriage ('cohabitating'): In your congregation? (Q10B)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 694 65.5 2) No 263 24.8 3) Not sure 102 9.6 Missing 11 TOTAL 1059 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 32) Are you aware of any opposite-sex couples who are living together outside of marriage ('cohabitating'): Among your (other) friends and acquaintances? (Q10C)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 900 84.8 2) No 117 11.0 3) Not sure 44 4.1 Missing 9 TOTAL 1061 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 428 43.6 2) No 407 41.5 3) Not sure 146 14.9 Missing 89 TOTAL 981 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 40) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each statement. Same-sex couples should be allowed to marry. (Q14C)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 41) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each statement. I would be comfortable with a pastor who is gay or lesbian. (Q14D)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 42) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each statement. The Bible is clear in its teaching on homosexuality. (Q14E)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 45) Has there been any discussion in your congregation in the past year about the possibility of the congregation: Leaving the PC(USA)? (Q15B)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 46) In general, which option would be your preference for your congregation? (Check only one.) (Q16)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 835 79.1 2) No 128 12.1 3) Not sure 92 8.7 Missing 15 TOTAL 1055 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 54) If Q18 is 'yes,'] How many such organizations? (Write the number on the line; please estimate if you don't know exactly.) (Q18A)
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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 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 604 73.6 2) No 179 21.8 3) Not sure 38 4.6 Missing 249 TOTAL 821 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 152 18.5 2) No 612 74.5 3) Not sure 58 7.1 Missing 248 TOTAL 822 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 764 93.1 2) No 47 5.7 3) Not sure 10 1.2 Missing 249 TOTAL 821 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 204 25.0 2) No 504 61.8 3) Not sure 107 13.1 Missing 255 TOTAL 815 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 680 82.9 2) No 113 13.8 3) Not sure 27 3.3 Missing 250 TOTAL 820 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 473 57.8 2) No 240 29.3 3) Not sure 105 12.8 Missing 252 TOTAL 818 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 145 17.7 2) No 490 59.9 3) Not sure 183 22.4 Missing 252 TOTAL 818 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 100 12.3 2) No 619 75.9 3) Not sure 97 11.9 Missing 254 TOTAL 816 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 153 18.7 2) No 590 72.0 3) Not sure 76 9.3 Missing 251 TOTAL 819 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 64) [If Q18 is 'yes,'] Did your congregation give money to any non-PC(USA) agencies/organizations because: Other (specify)? (Q19J)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 55 32.9 2) No 67 40.1 3) Not sure 45 26.9 Missing 903 TOTAL 167 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 65) Does your congregation provide any financial support for one or more missionaries serving outside the United States? (Q20)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 583 55.4 2) No 380 36.1 3) Not sure 89 8.5 Missing 18 TOTAL 1052 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 66) [If Q20 is 'yes,'] How many missionaries? (Write the number on the line: please estimate if you don't know exactly.) (Q20A)
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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 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 67) [If Q20 is 'yes,'] Of these missionaries, are any of them: Appointed by the PC(USA) through its World Mission office? (Q21A)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 346 61.1 2) No 184 32.5 3) Not sure 36 6.4 Missing 504 TOTAL 566 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 290 52.7 2) No 212 38.5 3) Not sure 48 8.7 Missing 520 TOTAL 550 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 99 18.5 2) No 404 75.5 3) Not sure 32 6.0 Missing 535 TOTAL 535 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 70) [If Q20 is 'yes,'] Of these missionaries, are any of them: Appointed or sent in some other way? (specify): (Q21D)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 76 19.5 2) No 232 59.6 3) Not sure 81 20.8 Missing 681 TOTAL 389 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 71) Survey number (CODE)
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- 72) Filepath (FILEPATH)
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- 73) Filename (FILENAME)
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- 74) Survey form (SURVEY)
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TOTAL % 1) Paper 455 42.5 2) Web 615 57.5 TOTAL 1070 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 1055 1990.643 12 - 76) In what denomination were you ordained? (BQ2)
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TOTAL % 1) PC(USA) or one of its predecessor denominations 982 92.9 2) Other 75 7.1 Missing 13 TOTAL 1057 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 77) Before entering seminary for your M.Div. or B.D. degree, were you engaged in any long-term secular job or career? (BQ3)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 435 41.2 2) No 622 58.8 Missing 13 TOTAL 1057 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 78) [If BQ3 is 'yes,'] If yes, how many years were you in that job or career? (BQ3A)
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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 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 79) From what seminary or other school did you receive your M.Div. or B.D.? (BQ4)
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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 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 80) In what year did you receive your M.Div. or B.D.? (BQ5)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 1054 1989.514 12 - 81) Are you currently employed? (BQ6)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 275 25.8 1) Checked 789 74.2 Missing 6 TOTAL 1064 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 83) Which category (-ies) best describes your current employment? A non-pastoral position in a congregation. (BQ7_2)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1059 99.5 1) Checked 5 0.5 Missing 6 TOTAL 1064 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 84) Which category (-ies) best describes your current employment? Faculty or staff at a seminary or theological school. (BQ7_3)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1040 97.7 1) Checked 24 2.3 Missing 6 TOTAL 1064 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 85) Which category (-ies) best describes your current employment? Faculty or staff at another educational institution. (BQ7_4)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1023 96.1 1) Checked 41 3.9 Missing 6 TOTAL 1064 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 86) Which category (-ies) best describes your current employment? Chaplain in the military. (BQ7_5)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1057 99.3 1) Checked 7 0.7 Missing 6 TOTAL 1064 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 87) Which category (-ies) best describes your current employment? Chaplain in a hospital or other health-care facility. (BQ7_6)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1009 94.8 1) Checked 55 5.2 Missing 6 TOTAL 1064 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 88) Which category (-ies) best describes your current employment? Other chaplain. (BQ7_7)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1037 97.5 1) Checked 27 2.5 Missing 6 TOTAL 1064 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 89) Which category (-ies) best describes your current employment? PC(USA) national, synod, or presbytery staff. (BQ7_8)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1031 96.9 1) Checked 33 3.1 Missing 6 TOTAL 1064 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 90) Which category (-ies) best describes your current employment? Staff of an ecumenical or non-denominational agency. (BQ7_9)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1058 99.4 1) Checked 6 0.6 Missing 6 TOTAL 1064 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 91) Which category (-ies) best describes your current employment? Professional pastoral counselor. (BQ7_10)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1053 99.0 1) Checked 11 1.0 Missing 6 TOTAL 1064 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 92) Which category (-ies) best describes your current employment? Other employment with a religious organization (specify). (BQ7_11)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1041 97.8 1) Checked 23 2.2 Missing 6 TOTAL 1064 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 93) Which category (-ies) best describes your current employment? All other (including secular) employment (specify) (BQ7_12)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1005 94.5 1) Checked 59 5.5 Missing 6 TOTAL 1064 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 94) How many congregations do you currently serve as pastor? (Include congregations you are serving as a stated or temporary supply pastor.) (BQ8)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 95) If two or more congregations, how many? (BQ8A)
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TOTAL % 2) 29 78.4 3) 7 18.9 4) 1 2.7 Missing 1033 TOTAL 37 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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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)
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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 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 98) Do you currently live in a manse or other housing provided by your congregation? (BQ10)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 144 17.9 2) No 659 82.1 Missing 267 TOTAL 803 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 99) What is the pastoral position that you currently occupy in a congregation? Pastor (BQ11_1)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 542 50.9 1) Checked 522 49.1 Missing 6 TOTAL 1064 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 100) What is the pastoral position (s) that you currently occupy in a congregation? Associate Pastor (BQ11_2)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 952 89.5 1) Checked 112 10.5 Missing 6 TOTAL 1064 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 101) What is the pastoral position (s) that you currently occupy in a congregation? Co-pastor (BQ11_3)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1029 96.7 1) Checked 35 3.3 Missing 6 TOTAL 1064 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 102) What is the pastoral position (s) that you currently occupy in a congregation? Stated or temporary supply pastor (BQ11_4)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 992 93.2 1) Checked 72 6.8 Missing 6 TOTAL 1064 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 103) What is the pastoral position (s) that you currently occupy in a congregation? Interim pastor (BQ11_5)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1026 96.4 1) Checked 38 3.6 Missing 6 TOTAL 1064 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 104) What is the pastoral position (s) that you currently occupy in a congregation? Designated pastor (BQ11_6)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1045 98.2 1) Checked 19 1.8 Missing 6 TOTAL 1064 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 105) What is the pastoral position (s) that you currently occupy in a congregation? Parish associate (BQ11_7)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1050 98.7 1) Checked 14 1.3 Missing 6 TOTAL 1064 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 106) What is the pastoral position(s) that you currently occupy in a congregation? Other (specify) (BQ11_8)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1045 98.2 1) Checked 19 1.8 Missing 6 TOTAL 1064 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 107) Is the congregation (or other organization) with which you are employed affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) (BQ12)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 108) Over the past year, how often have you led or attended Sunday worship at your congregation? (BQ13)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 109) [If BQ13 does not = 7] Have you worshiped at a PC(USA) congregation a majority of times? (BQ13A)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 868 90.9 2) No 87 9.1 Missing 115 TOTAL 955 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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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 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 111) How old were you when you first began attending Presbyterian church? [If less than one year old, write 0 (zero)] (BQ15)
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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)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 711 67.1 2) No 349 32.9 Missing 10 TOTAL 1060 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 114) [If BQ17 is 'yes,'] How old were you when this happened? (BQ17A)
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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 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 115) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. There is a life beyond death. (BQ18A)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 120) Over the past year, approximately how often have you engaged in the following activities? Read the Bible privately (BQ19A)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 121) Over the past year, approximately how often have you engaged in the following activities? Prayed privately (BQ19B)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 122) Over the past year, approximately how often have you engaged in the following activities? Attended a Bible study or prayer group (BQ19C)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 124) Over the past year, how often have you engaged in the following activities? Read devotional materials or religious books (BQ19E)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 125) Over the past year, approximately how often have you engaged in the following activities? Used the Internet for religious or spiritual purposes (BQ19F)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 126) Over the past year, approximately how often have you engaged in the following activities? Said grace before meals? (BQ19G)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 128) Which statement comes closest to your view of the Bible? (BQ20)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 129) How important is being a part of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to you? (BQ21)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 131) What is your gender? (BQ23)
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TOTAL % 1) Female 352 33.2 2) Male 709 66.8 Missing 9 TOTAL 1061 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 132) Were you born a U.S. citizen? (BQ24)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 1008 95.0 2) No 53 5.0 Missing 9 TOTAL 1061 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 133) What is your current age? (BQ25)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 1055 53.44 11 - 134) What is your race or origin? White or Caucasian (BQ26_1)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 73 6.9 1) Checked 991 93.1 Missing 6 TOTAL 1064 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 135) What is your race or origin? Black or African American? (BQ26_2)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1048 98.5 1) Checked 16 1.5 Missing 6 TOTAL 1064 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 136) What is your race or origin? Indian (American) or Alaska Native (BQ26_3)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1056 99.2 1) Checked 8 0.8 Missing 6 TOTAL 1064 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 137) What is your race or origin? Asian or Pacific Islander (BQ26_4)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1037 97.5 1) Checked 27 2.5 Missing 6 TOTAL 1064 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 138) What is your race or origin? Hispanic, Latino/a, or Spanish origin (BQ26_5)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1048 98.5 1) Checked 16 1.5 Missing 6 TOTAL 1064 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 139) What is your race or origin? Some other race (specify) (BQ26_6)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1056 99.2 1) Checked 8 0.8 Missing 6 TOTAL 1064 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 140) Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Democrat, Independent, Republican, or other? (BQ27)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 141) What is your marital status? (BQ28)
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TOTAL % 1) Not married 165 15.7 2) Married 887 84.3 Missing 18 TOTAL 1052 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 142) [If BQ28 is 'not married,'] Have you ever been married? No, never married (BQ28A_1)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 986 92.7 1) Checked 78 7.3 Missing 6 TOTAL 1064 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 143) [If BQ28 is 'not married,'] Have you ever been married? Yes, am now divorced (BQ28A_2)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 984 92.5 1) Checked 80 7.5 Missing 6 TOTAL 1064 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 144) [If BQ28 is 'not married,'] Have you ever been married? Yes, am now widowed (BQ28A_3)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1053 99.0 1) Checked 11 1.0 Missing 6 TOTAL 1064 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 145) Have you had a previous marriage (or marriages)? No (BQ29_1)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 384 36.1 1) Checked 680 63.9 Missing 6 TOTAL 1064 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 146) Have you had a previous marriage (or marriages)? Yes, was divorced (BQ29_2)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 906 85.2 1) Checked 158 14.8 Missing 6 TOTAL 1064 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 147) Have you had a previous marriage (or marriages)? Yes, was widowed (BQ29_3)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1052 98.9 1) Checked 12 1.1 Missing 6 TOTAL 1064 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 148) [If BQ28 is 'married'] Is your husband or wife an ordained minister? (BQ30)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 150 17.4 2) No 714 82.6 Missing 206 TOTAL 864 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 149) [If BQ30 is 'yes,'] Is he or she a minister in the PC(USA)? (BQ30A)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 126 86.9 2) No 19 13.1 Missing 925 TOTAL 145 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 150) How many children do you have? [If none, write 0 (zero). Include any legally adopted children; exclude stepchildren unless legally adopted.] (BQ31)
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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 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 151) If you live in a dormitory, nursing home, or other institutional housing, check this box. (BQ32A)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1062 99.8 1) Checked 2 0.2 Missing 6 TOTAL 1064 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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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 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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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 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 155) Did you or any other household family member fill out a pledge card regarding church giving for the current year? (BQ35)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 754 71.3 2) No 300 28.4 3) Don't know 4 0.4 Missing 12 TOTAL 1058 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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TOTAL % 1) No 78 7.4 2) Yes 975 92.6 Missing 17 TOTAL 1053 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 157) [If BQ36A is 'yes,'] Estimate how much [regular giving]: (BQ36A_1)
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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)
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TOTAL % 1) No 679 66.3 2) Yes 345 33.7 Missing 46 TOTAL 1024 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 159) [If BQ36B is 'yes,'] Estimate how much [special capital campaign]: (BQ36B_1)
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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)
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TOTAL % 1) No 277 26.7 2) Yes 759 73.3 Missing 34 TOTAL 1036 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 161) [ If BQ36C is 'yes,'] Estimate how much [special appeal campaign]: (BQ36C_1)
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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 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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TOTAL % 1) No 654 64.1 2) Yes 367 35.9 Missing 49 TOTAL 1021 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 163) [If BQ36D is 'yes,'] Estimate how much [PC(USA) directly]: (BQ36D_1)
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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 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 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)
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TOTAL % 1) No 387 37.5 2) Yes 644 62.5 Missing 39 TOTAL 1031 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 165) [If BQ36E is 'yes,'] Estimate how much [to other religion groups or causes]: (BQ36E_1)
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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)
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TOTAL % 1) No 220 21.1 2) Yes 823 78.9 Missing 27 TOTAL 1043 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 167) [If BQ36F is 'yes,'] Estimate how much [non-religious charities, community organizations, or social causes]: (BQ36F_1)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 737 5620.075 63508 - 168) Identification number (CODE2)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 1070 6185.816 681 - 169) Occ (OCC)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 1065 294.279 290 - 170) Sex (SEX)
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- 171) Pastor occupation (PASTROCC)
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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 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 172) State (STA)
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- 173) Pastor (PASTOR)
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TOTAL % 0) Non-pastor 398 37.4 1) Pastor 666 62.6 Missing 6 TOTAL 1064 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 174) Sample (SAMPLE)
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TOTAL % 3) Pastors 782 73.1 4) Specialized clergy 288 26.9 TOTAL 1070 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 175) State (STATE)
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- 176) Year congregation founded (ORGYEAR)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 706 1863.334 273 - 177) Total number of members in 2010 (TOTEM10)
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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)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 179) I-PARTYID: Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Democrat, Independent, Republican, or other? (for use with online analysis) (I-PARTYID)
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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 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 180) I-SEX: What is your gender? (for use with online analysis) (I-SEX)
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TOTAL % 1) Female 352 33.2 2) Male 709 66.8 Missing 9 TOTAL 1061 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2012 - Current Issues in Church and Society, Clergy
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