- 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 229 15.3 2) Optimistic 584 38.9 3) Tend toward optimistic 459 30.6 4) Tend toward pessimistic 161 10.7 5) Pessimistic 34 2.3 6) Very pessimistic 12 0.8 7) No opinion 21 1.4 Missing 15 TOTAL 1500 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: church in the United States? (Q1B)
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TOTAL % 1) Very optimistic 148 10.1 2) Optimistic 544 37.0 3) Tend toward optimistic 492 33.4 4) Tend toward pessimistic 197 13.4 5) Pessimistic 46 3.1 6) Very pessimistic 16 1.1 7) No opinion 29 2.0 Missing 43 TOTAL 1472 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 96 6.5 2) Optimistic 446 30.0 3) Tend toward optimistic 488 32.8 4) Tend toward pessimistic 247 16.6 5) Pessimistic 104 7.0 6) Very pessimistic 79 5.3 7) No opinion 28 1.9 Missing 27 TOTAL 1488 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 343 23.0 2) Optimistic 548 36.8 3) Tend toward optimistic 325 21.8 4) Tend toward pessimistic 179 12.0 5) Pessimistic 45 3.0 6) Very pessimistic 34 2.3 7) No opinion 15 1.0 Missing 26 TOTAL 1489 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 206 13.9 2) Agree 590 39.8 3) Neutral or not sure 291 19.6 4) Disagree 307 20.7 5) Strongly disagree 90 6.1 Missing 31 TOTAL 1484 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 122 8.3 2) Agree 377 25.5 3) Neutral or not sure 445 30.1 4) Disagree 454 30.7 5) Strongly disagree 80 5.4 Missing 37 TOTAL 1478 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 179 12.5 2) Agree 475 33.2 3) Neutral or not sure 439 30.7 4) Disagree 288 20.1 5) Strongly disagree 49 3.4 Missing 85 TOTAL 1430 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 75 5.2 2) Agree 238 16.4 3) Neutral or not sure 686 47.2 4) Disagree 400 27.5 5) Strongly disagree 53 3.7 Missing 63 TOTAL 1452 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 32 2.2 2) Agree 481 32.5 3) Neutral or not sure 539 36.4 4) Disagree 334 22.5 5) Strongly disagree 96 6.5 Missing 33 TOTAL 1482 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 350 23.7 2) Agree 665 45.0 3) Neutral or not sure 214 14.5 4) Disagree 207 14.0 5) Strongly disagree 41 2.8 Missing 38 TOTAL 1477 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 each one? 1,001 New Worshipping Communities? (Q3A)
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TOTAL % 1) Very familiar 5 0.3 2) Familiar 44 3.0 3) A little familiar 139 9.3 4) Not familiar 1299 87.4 Missing 28 TOTAL 1487 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 29 2.0 2) Familiar 113 7.7 3) A little familiar 270 18.3 4) Not familiar 1063 72.1 Missing 40 TOTAL 1475 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 39 2.6 2) Familiar 198 13.3 3) A little familiar 287 19.3 4) Not familiar 960 64.7 Missing 31 TOTAL 1484 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 14 1.0 2) Familiar 79 5.4 3) A little familiar 191 13.0 4) Not familiar 1183 80.6 Missing 48 TOTAL 1467 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 6 0.4 2) Familiar 72 4.9 3) A little familiar 167 11.3 4) Not familiar 1233 83.4 Missing 37 TOTAL 1478 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 33 2.2 2) Familiar 90 6.1 3) A little familiar 152 10.4 4) Not familiar 1192 81.3 Missing 48 TOTAL 1467 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 4 0.3 2) Familiar 27 1.8 3) A little familiar 148 10.0 4) Not familiar 1302 87.9 Missing 34 TOTAL 1481 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 23 1.6 2) Familiar 108 7.3 3) A little familiar 253 17.1 4) Not familiar 1098 74.1 Missing 33 TOTAL 1482 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 5 0.3 2) Familiar 18 1.2 3) A little familiar 76 5.2 4) Not familiar 1373 93.3 Missing 43 TOTAL 1472 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 17 1.2 2) Familiar 78 5.3 3) A little familiar 257 17.5 4) Not familiar 1119 76.1 Missing 44 TOTAL 1471 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 20 1.4 2) Familiar 91 6.2 3) A little familiar 241 16.3 4) Not familiar 1126 76.2 Missing 37 TOTAL 1478 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 118 7.9 2) No 1309 87.3 3) Not sure 72 4.8 Missing 16 TOTAL 1499 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 38 2.5 2) Realistic 486 32.5 3) Not too realistic 577 38.6 4) Not at all realistic 95 6.4 5) Not sure 299 20.0 Missing 20 TOTAL 1495 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 305 20.4 2) Important 626 41.8 3) Somewhat important 326 21.8 4) Not important 90 6.0 5) Not sure 149 10.0 Missing 19 TOTAL 1496 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 130 8.8 2) Effective 471 31.8 3) Somewhat effective 484 32.7 4) Not effective 87 5.9 5) Not sure 309 20.9 Missing 34 TOTAL 1481 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 58 3.9 5) 5 1 0.1 10) 10 5 0.3 15) 15 2 0.1 20) 20 12 0.8 25) 25 61 4.1 30) 30 17 1.2 33) 33 1 0.1 35) 35 3 0.2 40) 40 48 3.3 45) 45 4 0.3 50) 50 368 25.0 60) 60 67 4.5 65) 65 7 0.5 67) 67 2 0.1 70) 70 50 3.4 75) 75 176 11.9 80) 80 119 8.1 85) 85 7 0.5 90) 90 65 4.4 95) 95 11 0.7 99) 99 4 0.3 100) All 385 26.1 Missing 42 TOTAL 1473 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 385 26.1 1) 1 4 0.3 5) 5 11 0.7 10) 10 65 4.4 15) 15 7 0.5 20) 20 120 8.1 25) 25 175 11.9 30) 30 50 3.4 33) 33 2 0.1 35) 35 7 0.5 40) 40 67 4.5 50) 50 368 25.0 55) 55 4 0.3 60) 60 48 3.3 65) 65 3 0.2 67) 67 1 0.1 70) 70 17 1.2 75) 75 61 4.1 80) 80 12 0.8 85) 85 2 0.1 90) 90 5 0.3 95) 95 1 0.1 100) All 58 3.9 Missing 42 TOTAL 1473 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 28) Total (TOTAL)
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TOTAL % 0) 2 0.1 95) 1 0.1 100) 1470 99.8 Missing 42 TOTAL 1473 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)) 120 8.4 2) Synods 39 2.7 3) Presbyteries 519 36.1 4) Seminaries 60 4.2 5) Existing congregations 491 34.2 6) Individual Presbyterians 141 9.8 7) Other (Please specify) 36 2.5 8) Don't know [volunteered] 30 2.1 Missing 79 TOTAL 1436 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 614 41.6 2) No 816 55.2 3) Not sure 47 3.2 Missing 38 TOTAL 1477 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 529 35.9 2) No 622 42.2 3) Not sure 323 21.9 Missing 41 TOTAL 1474 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 1088 73.2 2) No 291 19.6 3) Not sure 108 7.3 Missing 28 TOTAL 1487 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 309 25.0 2) No 559 45.3 3) Not sure 367 29.7 Missing 280 TOTAL 1235 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 402 27.1 2) It is not sinful 548 37.0 3) It depends 335 22.6 4) Not sure 195 13.2 5) No label 1 0.1 Missing 34 TOTAL 1481 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 788 54.4 2) Yes, but only if not sexually active 231 16.0 3) No 429 29.6 Missing 67 TOTAL 1448 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 792 55.0 2) Yes, but only if not sexually active 232 16.1 3) No 417 28.9 Missing 74 TOTAL 1441 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 700 48.4 2) Yes, but only if not sexually active 215 14.9 3) No 531 36.7 Missing 69 TOTAL 1446 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 519 34.9 2) Agree 242 16.3 3) Neutral 189 12.7 4) Disagree 257 17.3 5) Strongly disagree 278 18.7 Missing 30 TOTAL 1485 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 446 30.1 2) Agree 258 17.4 3) Neutral 273 18.4 4) Disagree 250 16.9 5) Strongly disagree 256 17.3 Missing 32 TOTAL 1483 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 267 18.1 2) Agree 272 18.4 3) Neutral 213 14.4 4) Disagree 263 17.8 5) Strongly disagree 464 31.4 Missing 36 TOTAL 1479 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 235 15.9 2) Agree 329 22.3 3) Neutral 223 15.1 4) Disagree 228 15.5 5) Strongly disagree 459 31.1 Missing 41 TOTAL 1474 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 425 29.0 2) Agree 290 19.8 3) Neutral 390 26.6 4) Disagree 248 16.9 5) Strongly disagree 111 7.6 Missing 51 TOTAL 1464 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 501 33.9 2) Agree 218 14.7 3) Neutral 179 12.1 4) Disagree 268 18.1 5) Strongly disagree 313 21.2 Missing 36 TOTAL 1479 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 33 2.2 2) Yes, some 90 6.1 3) Yes, but only a little 89 6.0 4) Not that I am aware of 1267 85.7 Missing 36 TOTAL 1479 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 52 3.5 2) Yes, some 115 7.8 3) Yes, but only a little 126 8.5 4) Not that I am aware of 1182 80.1 Missing 40 TOTAL 1475 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 1032 70.3 2) Consider other options, up to and including leaving the PC(USA) 236 16.1 3) Not sure 199 13.6 Missing 48 TOTAL 1467 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 70 4.8 2) Interested 170 11.6 3) Only a little interested 173 11.8 4) Not at all interested 881 59.9 5) Not sure 176 12.0 Missing 45 TOTAL 1470 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 48 3.3 2) Interested 209 14.2 3) Only a little interested 234 16.0 4) Not at all interested 710 48.4 5) Not sure 266 18.1 Missing 48 TOTAL 1467 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 32 2.2 2) Interested 149 10.1 3) Only a little interested 192 13.1 4) Not at all interested 828 56.4 5) Not sure 267 18.2 Missing 47 TOTAL 1468 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 63 4.3 2) Interested 114 7.8 3) Only a little interested 108 7.4 4) Not at all interested 966 66.0 5) Not sure 212 14.5 Missing 52 TOTAL 1463 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 52 3.6 2) Interested 117 8.0 3) Only a little interested 109 7.5 4) Not at all interested 961 65.9 5) Not sure 220 15.1 Missing 56 TOTAL 1459 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 38 8.7 2) Interested 12 2.8 3) Only a little interested 11 2.5 4) Not at all interested 186 42.7 5) Not sure 189 43.3 Missing 1079 TOTAL 436 100.0 - [ 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 860 58.3 2) No 156 10.6 3) Not sure 460 31.2 Missing 39 TOTAL 1476 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 54) [If Q18 is 'yes,'] How many such organizations? (Write the number of the line: please estimate if you don't know exactly.) (Q18A)
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TOTAL % 1) 1 34 4.6 2) 2 95 12.9 3) 3 116 15.7 4) 4 82 11.1 5) 5 104 14.1 6) 6 48 6.5 7) 7 10 1.4 8) 8 23 3.1 9) 9 2 0.3 10) 10 63 8.5 11) 11 1 0.1 12) 12 19 2.6 13) 13 1 0.1 14) 14 2 0.3 15) 15 28 3.8 16) 16 1 0.1 17) 17 1 0.1 18) 18 3 0.4 20) 20 18 2.4 24) 24 1 0.1 25) 25 6 0.8 29) 29 1 0.1 30) 30 4 0.5 38) 38 1 0.1 40) 40 2 0.3 50) 50 2 0.3 99) Don't know 71 9.6 Missing 776 TOTAL 739 100.0 - [ 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 519 63.4 2) No 184 22.5 3) Not sure 116 14.2 Missing 696 TOTAL 819 100.0 - [ 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 45 5.6 2) No 641 80.3 3) Not sure 112 14.0 Missing 717 TOTAL 798 100.0 - [ 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 732 88.8 2) No 60 7.3 3) Not sure 32 3.9 Missing 691 TOTAL 824 100.0 - [ 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-PCUSA organization provides better communication about the use of our dollars? (Q19D)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 150 18.8 2) No 429 53.8 3) Not sure 218 27.4 Missing 718 TOTAL 797 100.0 - [ 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 557 67.8 2) No 156 19.0 3) Not sure 108 13.2 Missing 694 TOTAL 821 100.0 - [ 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 449 55.2 2) No 153 18.8 3) Not sure 211 26.0 Missing 702 TOTAL 813 100.0 - [ 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 167 20.5 2) No 339 41.7 3) Not sure 307 37.8 Missing 702 TOTAL 813 100.0 - [ 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 115 14.3 2) No 476 59.1 3) Not sure 215 26.7 Missing 709 TOTAL 806 100.0 - [ 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 do not like the theological stance of the national agencies of the PC(USA)? (Q19I)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 88 10.9 2) No 525 65.1 3) Not sure 194 24.0 Missing 708 TOTAL 807 100.0 - [ 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 43 23.4 2) No 61 33.2 3) Not sure 80 43.5 Missing 1331 TOTAL 184 100.0 - [ 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 824 55.9 2) No 262 17.8 3) Not sure 387 26.3 Missing 42 TOTAL 1473 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) 1 177 23.4 2) 2 231 30.5 3) 3 94 12.4 4) 4 61 8.1 5) 5 37 4.9 6) 6 19 2.5 7) 7 7 0.9 8) 8 9 1.2 9) 9 1 0.1 10) 10 18 2.4 12) 12 8 1.1 13) 13 1 0.1 14) 14 2 0.3 15) 15 6 0.8 16) 16 1 0.1 20) 20 8 1.1 22) 22 1 0.1 25) 25 1 0.1 30) 30 1 0.1 40) 40 1 0.1 50) 50 4 0.5 99) Don't know 69 9.1 Missing 758 TOTAL 757 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 67) [If Q20 is 'yes,'] Of these missionaries, how many are appointed by the PC(USA) through its World Mission office? (Q21A)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 312 39.8 2) No 120 15.3 3) Not sure 351 44.8 Missing 732 TOTAL 783 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 68) [If Q20 is 'yes,'] Of these missionaries, how many are appointed or sent by an organization other than the PC(USA) office? (Q21B)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 211 27.9 2) No 174 23.0 3) Not sure 371 49.1 Missing 759 TOTAL 756 100.0 - [ 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 155 20.5 2) No 335 44.3 3) Not sure 266 35.2 Missing 759 TOTAL 756 100.0 - [ 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 51 9.0 2) No 142 25.1 3) Not sure 373 65.9 Missing 949 TOTAL 566 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 71) Survey number (CODE)
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TOTAL % 1) Members 590 38.9 2) Elders 925 61.1 TOTAL 1515 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 73) Filepath (FILEPATH)
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- 74) Filename (FILENAME)
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- 75) Survey form (SURVEY)
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TOTAL % 1) Paper 930 61.4 2) Web 585 38.6 TOTAL 1515 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 76) How many years have you been a member of your current congregation? [If less than one year, write 0 (zero).] (BQ1) (YRMEM)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 1495 22.406 17 - 77) How far away do you life from your congregation? (BQ2)
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TOTAL % 0) Less than one mile 13 0.9 1) 1 268 18.1 2) 2 245 16.6 3) 3 154 10.4 4) 4 110 7.4 5) 5 179 12.1 6) 6 70 4.7 7) 7 71 4.8 8) 8 66 4.5 9) 9 17 1.2 10) 10 82 5.6 11) 11 10 0.7 12) 12 31 2.1 13) 13 7 0.5 14) 14 14 0.9 15) 15 42 2.8 16) 16 5 0.3 17) 17 6 0.4 18) 18 7 0.5 20) 20 23 1.6 21) 21 3 0.2 22) 22 4 0.3 23) 23 2 0.1 24) 24 1 0.1 25) 25 13 0.9 27) 27 1 0.1 28) 28 1 0.1 29) 29 1 0.1 30) 30 9 0.6 32) 32 2 0.1 33) 33 2 0.1 35) 35 2 0.1 38) 38 1 0.1 40) 40 4 0.3 41) 41 1 0.1 42) 42 2 0.1 45) 45 2 0.1 48) 48 1 0.1 60) 60 1 0.1 145) 145 1 0.1 150) 150 1 0.1 270) 270 1 0.1 720) 720 1 0.1 Missing 38 TOTAL 1477 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 78) Have you ever been ordained an elder (known as a ruling elder in the new Form of Government) in a Presbyterian church? (BQ3)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 1125 75.6 2) No 364 24.4 Missing 26 TOTAL 1489 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 79) [If BQ3 is 'yes,'] Are you currently serving on session? (BQ3A)
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TOTAL % 1) 906 76.7 2) 275 23.3 Missing 334 TOTAL 1181 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 80) Have you ever been ordained a deacon in a Presbyterian church? (BQ4)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 539 36.3 2) No 946 63.7 Missing 30 TOTAL 1485 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 81) [If BQ4 is 'yes,'] Are you currently serving as a deacon? (BQ4A)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, on a board of deacons 44 7.4 2) Yes, as an independent deacon commissioned for service 4 0.7 3) No 548 91.9 Missing 919 TOTAL 596 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 82) Which other positions, if any do you currently hold in the church? Chairperson of a congregational committee or task force (BQ5_1)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 961 63.9 1) Checked 544 36.1 Missing 10 TOTAL 1505 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 83) Which other positions, if any, do you currently hold in the church? Member of a congressional committee or task force (BQ5_2)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 929 61.7 1) Checked 576 38.3 Missing 10 TOTAL 1505 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 84) Which other positions, if any, do you currently hold in the church? Member of a presbytery, synod, or General Assembly committee or task force (BQ_3)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1433 95.2 1) Checked 72 4.8 Missing 10 TOTAL 1505 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 85) Which other positions, if any, do you currently hold in the church? Officer of a men's, women's, or youth group (BQ5_4)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1359 90.3 1) Checked 146 9.7 Missing 10 TOTAL 1505 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 86) Which other positions, if any, do you currently hold in the church? Member of a men's, women's, or youth group (BQ5_5)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1106 73.5 1) Checked 399 26.5 Missing 10 TOTAL 1505 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 87) Which other positions, if any, do you currently hold in the church? Organist or other musician, choir director, or praise team leader (BQ5_6)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1449 96.3 1) Checked 56 3.7 Missing 10 TOTAL 1505 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 88) Which other positions, if any, do you currently hold in the church? Member of a choir or praise team (BQ5_7)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1206 80.1 1) Checked 299 19.9 Missing 10 TOTAL 1505 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 89) Which other positions, if any, do you currently hold in the church? Church school or Sunday school teacher or leader (BQ5_8)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1195 79.4 1) Checked 310 20.6 Missing 10 TOTAL 1505 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 90) Which other positions, if any, do you currently hold in the church? Other (specify) (BQ5_9)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1197 79.5 1) Checked 308 20.5 Missing 10 TOTAL 1505 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 91) Over the past year, how often have you [led or] attended Sunday worship at your congregation? (BQ6)
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TOTAL % 1) Every week 276 18.4 2) Nearly every week 893 59.5 3) 2-3 times a month 198 13.2 4) About once a month 44 2.9 5) Several times, but less than once a month 41 2.7 6) Once or twice 25 1.7 7) Never 24 1.6 Missing 14 TOTAL 1501 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 92) In the past year, have you invited someone to attend worship at your congregation? (BQ7)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 1000 66.8 2) No 496 33.2 Missing 19 TOTAL 1496 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 93) [If BQ7='Yes'] How many people would you estimate you have invited in the past year? (BQ7A)
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TOTAL % 0) 3 0.3 1) 89 9.2 2) 260 26.8 3) 162 16.7 4) 158 16.3 5) 104 10.7 6) 60 6.2 7) 9 0.9 8) 24 2.5 9) 5 0.5 10) 51 5.3 11) 4 0.4 12) 14 1.4 14) 2 0.2 15) 4 0.4 16) 2 0.2 20) 12 1.2 25) 2 0.2 28) 1 0.1 30) 1 0.1 50) 1 0.1 60) 1 0.1 100) 1 0.1 Missing 545 TOTAL 970 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 94) How many hours, if any, during the past month have you…? Attended programs or events at your church besides worship (if you attended Sunday school, include those hours here) (BQ8A)
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TOTAL % 1) O hours 213 14.7 2) 1-2 hours 335 23.1 3) 3-5 hours 428 29.5 4) 6-10 hours 306 21.1 5) 11-20 hours 114 7.9 6) 21 or more hours 54 3.7 Missing 65 TOTAL 1450 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 95) How many hours, if any, during the past month have you…? Given volunteer time at your church to teach, lead, serve on a committee, or help with some program or event (BQ8B)
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TOTAL % 1) 0 hours 248 17.1 2) 1-2 hours 339 23.4 3) 3-5 hours 363 25.0 4) 6-10 hours 282 19.4 5) 11-20 hours 124 8.6 6) 21 or more hours 94 6.5 Missing 65 TOTAL 1450 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 96) How many hours, if any, during the past month have you…? Participated in a religious event, program, or group sponsored by a church or other religious organization that took place in a home or other facility away from your church. (BQ8C)
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TOTAL % 1) 0 hours 798 58.2 2) 1-2 hours 289 21.1 3) 3-5 hours 162 11.8 4) 6-10 hours 77 5.6 5) 11-20 hours 19 1.4 6) 21 or more hours 25 1.8 Missing 145 TOTAL 1370 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 97) How many hours, if any, during the past month have you…? Given volunteer time, apart from church programs, to help the less fortunate or to help make your own community a better place to live (that is, through volunteer or community work). (BQ8D)
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TOTAL % 1) 0 hours 529 37.4 2) 1-2 hours 337 23.8 3) 3-5 hours 250 17.7 4) 6-10 hours 154 10.9 5) 11-20 hours 63 4.5 6) 21 or more hours 80 5.7 Missing 102 TOTAL 1413 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 98) 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.) (BQ9)
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TOTAL % 1) Baptist 173 11.5 2) Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 45 3.0 3) Episcopal 34 2.3 4) Lutheran 93 6.2 5) Methodist 223 14.9 6) Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), PCUS, UPCUSA, or UPCNA 614 41.0 7) Other Presbyterian 21 1.4 8) Reformed 24 1.6 9) Roman Catholic 100 6.7 10) UCC (United Church of Christ/Congregationalist) 44 2.9 11) Independent or non-denominational 20 1.3 12) Other Christian (specify) 74 4.9 13) Other non-Christian (specify) 4 0.3 14) None 30 2.0 Missing 16 TOTAL 1499 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 99) How old were you when you first began attending a Presbyterian church? [If less than one year old, write 0 (zero).] (BQ10)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 1490 22.04 19 - 100) Which of the following best describes your current stand on theological issues? (BQ11)
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TOTAL % 1) Very conservative 91 6.1 2) Conservative 526 35.2 3) Moderate 548 36.7 4) Liberal 263 17.6 5) Very liberal 65 4.4 Missing 22 TOTAL 1493 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 101) Would you say you have had a conversion experience--that is, a turning point in your life when you committed yourself to Christ? (BQ12)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 724 49.3 2) No 746 50.7 Missing 45 TOTAL 1470 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 102) [If BQ12 is 'yes,'] How old were you when this happened? (BQ12A)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 701 25.093 54 - 103) Have you ever tried to encourage someone to believe in Jesus Christ or accept Him as a personal savior? (BQ13)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 964 65.2 2) No 514 34.8 Missing 37 TOTAL 1478 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 104) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. There is a life beyond death. (BQ14A)
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TOTAL % 1) Strongly agree 1024 68.3 2) Agree 329 21.9 3) Neutral or not sure 123 8.2 4) Disagree 16 1.1 5) Strongly disagree 7 0.5 Missing 16 TOTAL 1499 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 105) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. Jesus will return to Earth some day. (BQ14B)
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TOTAL % 1) Strongly agree 771 51.6 2) Agree 373 25.0 3) Neutral or not sure 281 18.8 4) Disagree 51 3.4 5) Strongly disagree 18 1.2 Missing 21 TOTAL 1494 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 106) 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. (BQ14C)
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TOTAL % 1) Strongly agree 178 11.9 2) Agree 367 24.6 3) Neutral or not sure 343 23.0 4) Disagree 459 30.8 5) Strongly disagree 143 9.6 Missing 25 TOTAL 1490 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 107) Please indicate the extent to which you agree with each of the following statements. All the world's different religions are equally good ways of helping a person find ultimate truth. (BQ14D)
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TOTAL % 1) Strongly agree 106 7.1 2) Agree 336 22.5 3) Neutral or not sure 343 23.0 4) Disagree 412 27.6 5) Strongly disagree 297 19.9 Missing 21 TOTAL 1494 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 108) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. Only followers of Jesus Christ can be saved (BQ14E)
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TOTAL % 1) Strongly agree 387 26.0 2) Agree 280 18.8 3) Neutral or not sure 337 22.7 4) Disagree 281 18.9 5) Strongly disagree 201 13.5 Missing 29 TOTAL 1486 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 109) Over the past year, approximately how often have you engaged in the following activities? Read the Bible privately (BQ15A)
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TOTAL % 1) Daily/almost daily 246 16.6 2) Several times a week 257 17.3 3) Weekly 215 14.5 4) Several times a month 244 16.5 5) Once a month 127 8.6 6) Less than once a month 300 20.2 7) Never 94 6.3 Missing 32 TOTAL 1483 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 110) Over the past year, approximately how often have you engaged in the following activities? Prayed privately (BQ15B)
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TOTAL % 1) Daily/almost daily 898 60.3 2) Several times a week 289 19.4 3) Weekly 89 6.0 4) Several times a month 113 7.6 5) Once a month 40 2.7 6) Less than once a month 43 2.9 7) Never 18 1.2 Missing 25 TOTAL 1490 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 111) Over the past year, approximately how often have you engaged in the following activities? Attended a Bible study or prayer group (BQ15C)
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TOTAL % 1) Daily/almost daily 15 1.0 2) Several times a week 40 2.8 3) Weekly 347 24.2 4) Several times a month 154 10.7 5) Once a month 174 12.1 6) Less than once a month 293 20.4 7) Never 410 28.6 Missing 82 TOTAL 1433 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 112) 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? (BQ15D)
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TOTAL % 1) Daily/almost daily 128 8.8 2) Several times a week 129 8.9 3) Weekly 188 12.9 4) Several times a month 208 14.3 5) Once a month 137 9.4 6) Less than once a month 350 24.1 7) Never 314 21.6 Missing 61 TOTAL 1454 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 113) Over the past year, approximately how often have you engaged in the following activities? Read devotional materials or religious books (BQ15E)
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TOTAL % 1) Daily/almost daily 214 14.4 2) Several times a week 169 11.4 3) Weekly 160 10.8 4) Several times a month 239 16.1 5) Once a month 193 13.0 6) Less than once a month 343 23.1 7) Never 165 11.1 Missing 32 TOTAL 1483 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 114) Over the past year, approximately how often have you engaged in the following activities? Used the Internet for religious or spiritual purposes (BQ15F)
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TOTAL % 1) Daily/almost daily 52 3.6 2) Several times a week 76 5.2 3) Weekly 95 6.5 4) Several times a month 175 12.0 5) Once a month 155 10.6 6) Less than once a month 317 21.7 7) Never 594 40.6 Missing 51 TOTAL 1464 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 115) Over the past year, approximately how often have you engaged in the following activities? Said grace before meals (BQ15G)
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TOTAL % 1) Daily/almost daily 639 43.0 2) Several times a week 220 14.8 3) Weekly 67 4.5 4) Several times a month 171 11.5 5) Once a month 89 6.0 6) Less than once a month 225 15.1 7) Never 75 5.0 Missing 29 TOTAL 1486 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 116) Which statement comes closest to your view of the Bible? (BQ16)
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TOTAL % 1) The Bible is the word of God to be taken literally word for word. 210 14.1 2) The Bible is the word of God, to be interpreted in the light of its historical and cultural context. 738 49.6 3) The Bible is the word of God, to be interpreted in the light of its historical context and the Church's teachings. 519 34.9 4) The Bible is not the word of God. 21 1.4 Missing 27 TOTAL 1488 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 117) How important is being part of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to you? (BQ17)
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TOTAL % 1) Very important 565 37.8 2) Important 621 41.5 3) Slightly important 170 11.4 4) Not important 99 6.6 5) Not sure 40 2.7 Missing 20 TOTAL 1495 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 118) In state 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? (BQ18)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 474 31.6 2) Yes, as long as the ceremony takes place away from PC(USA) church property and facilities 43 2.9 3) No 764 51.0 4) Not sure 218 14.5 Missing 16 TOTAL 1499 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 119) What is your gender? (BQ19)
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TOTAL % 1) Female 830 55.4 2) Male 668 44.6 Missing 17 TOTAL 1498 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 120) Were you born a U.S. citizen? (BQ20)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 1462 97.3 2) No 40 2.7 Missing 13 TOTAL 1502 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 121) What is your current age? (BQ21)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 1477 61.443 14 - 122) What is your race or origin? White or Caucasian (BQ22_1)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 93 6.2 1) Checked 1412 93.8 Missing 10 TOTAL 1505 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 123) What is your race or origin? Black or African American (BQ22_2)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1455 96.7 1) Checked 50 3.3 Missing 10 TOTAL 1505 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 124) What is your race or origin? Indian (American) or Alaska Native (BQ22_3)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1490 99.0 1) Checked 15 1.0 Missing 10 TOTAL 1505 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 125) What is your race or origin? Asian or Pacific Islander (BQ22_4)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1491 99.1 1) Checked 14 0.9 Missing 10 TOTAL 1505 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 126) What is your race or origin? Hispanic, Latino/a, or Spanish origin (BQ22_5)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1491 99.1 1) Checked 14 0.9 Missing 10 TOTAL 1505 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 127) What is your race or origin? Some other race (specify) (BQ22_6)
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TOTAL % 0) 1500 99.7 1) 5 0.3 Missing 10 TOTAL 1505 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 128) Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Democrat, Independent, Republican, or other? (BQ23)
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TOTAL % 1) Democrat 457 30.9 2) Independent 352 23.8 3) Republican 627 42.4 4) Other 42 2.8 Missing 37 TOTAL 1478 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 129) What is your marital status? (BQ24)
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TOTAL % 1) Not married 311 20.9 2) Married 1176 79.1 Missing 28 TOTAL 1487 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 130) [If BQ24 is 'not married,'] Have you ever been married? No, never married (BQ24_1)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1427 94.8 1) Checked 78 5.2 Missing 10 TOTAL 1505 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 131) [If BQ24 is 'not married,'] Have you ever been married? Yes, am now divorced (BQ24A_2)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1415 94.0 1) Checked 90 6.0 Missing 10 TOTAL 1505 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 132) [If BQ24 is 'not married,'] Have you ever been married? Yes, am now widowed (BQ24A_3)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1345 89.4 1) Checked 160 10.6 Missing 10 TOTAL 1505 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 133) Have you had a previous marriage (or marriages)? No/D (PREVNO)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 676 44.9 1) Checked 829 55.1 Missing 10 TOTAL 1505 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 134) Have you had a previous marriage (or marriages)? Yes, was divorced (BQ25_2)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1289 85.6 1) Checked 216 14.4 Missing 10 TOTAL 1505 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 135) Have you had a previous marriage (or marriages)? Yes, was widowed (BQ25_3)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1446 96.1 1) Checked 59 3.9 Missing 10 TOTAL 1505 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 136) How many children do you have? [If none, write 0 (zero). Include any legally adopted children; exclude stepchildren unless legally adopted.] (BQ26)
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TOTAL % 0) None 177 11.9 1) 1 189 12.7 2) 2 650 43.8 3) 3 324 21.8 4) 4 107 7.2 5) 5 24 1.6 6) 6 8 0.5 7) 7 3 0.2 9) 9 2 0.1 Missing 31 TOTAL 1484 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 137) If you live in a dormitory, nursing home, or other institutional housing, check this box. (BQ27)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1492 99.1 1) Checked 13 0.9 Missing 10 TOTAL 1505 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 138) [If BQ27='Not checked'] Including yourself, how many persons live in your household? [Do not count students who live elsewhere while they attend college or university.] (BQ27A)
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TOTAL % 1) 229 15.5 2) 840 56.8 3) 179 12.1 4) 161 10.9 5) 56 3.8 6) 10 0.7 7) 3 0.2 8) 1 0.1 11) 1 0.1 Missing 35 TOTAL 1480 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 139) From the list below, select the choice that best describes all of the people in the household in which you live. [For example, a young adult living with both parents would check '4'.] (BQ28)
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TOTAL % 1) A single adult, living alone 232 15.8 2) A single adult, living with one or more children 30 2.0 3) A married couple, no children in household 781 53.1 4) A married couple, living with one or more children 369 25.1 5) Some other arrangement 60 4.1 Missing 43 TOTAL 1472 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 140) What is the highest level of education you have completed? (BQ29)
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TOTAL % 1) Some high school or less 14 0.9 2) High school diploma 130 8.7 3) Some college, but no degree 235 15.7 4) Associate degree 91 6.1 5) Bachelor's degree 386 25.8 6) Some graduate work 142 9.5 7) Graduate degree 496 33.2 Missing 21 TOTAL 1494 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 141) Please indicate your employment status. Employed full-time (BQ30_1)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1009 67.0 1) Checked 496 33.0 Missing 10 TOTAL 1505 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 142) Please indicate your employment status. Employed part-time (BQ30_2)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1349 89.6 1) Checked 156 10.4 Missing 10 TOTAL 1505 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 143) Please indicate your employment status. Self-employed full-time (BQ30_3)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1416 94.1 1) Checked 89 5.9 Missing 10 TOTAL 1505 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 144) Please indicate your employment status. Self-employed part-time (BQ30_4)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1436 95.4 1) Checked 69 4.6 Missing 10 TOTAL 1505 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 145) Please indicate your employment status. Unemployed (BQ30_5)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1475 98.0 1) Checked 30 2.0 Missing 10 TOTAL 1505 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 146) Please indicate your employment status. Retired (BQ30_6)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 817 54.3 1) Checked 688 45.7 Missing 10 TOTAL 1505 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 147) Please indicate your employment status. Full-time homemaker (BQ30_7)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1426 94.8 1) Checked 79 5.2 Missing 10 TOTAL 1505 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 148) Please indicate your employment status. Student (BQ30_8)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1487 98.8 1) Checked 18 1.2 Missing 10 TOTAL 1505 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 149) Please indicate your employment status. Other (specify) (BQ30_9)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked 1479 98.3 1) Checked 26 1.7 Missing 10 TOTAL 1505 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 150) If you are employed full-time or part-time, or self-employed full-time or part-time, please indicate the average hours you worked per week over the past year. (BQ31)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 818 37.356 37 - 151) 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.] (BQ32)
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TOTAL % 1) Less than $20,000 42 3.1 2) $20,000-$29,999 70 5.2 3) $30,000- $39,999 100 7.4 4) $40,000- $49,999 105 7.8 5) $50,000-$59,999 110 8.2 6) $60,000-$69,999 117 8.7 7) $70,000-$79,999 110 8.2 8) $80,000-$89,999 83 6.2 9) $90,000-$99,999 96 7.1 10) $100,000-$109,999 104 7.7 11) $110,000- $124,999 85 6.3 12) $125,000- $149,999 99 7.4 13) $150,000- $$199,999 102 7.6 14) $200,000-$249,999 53 3.9 15) $250,000 or more 67 5.0 Missing 172 TOTAL 1343 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 152) Did you or any other household family members fill out a pledge card regarding church giving for the current year? (BQ33)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 1138 76.2 2) No 329 22.0 3) Do not know 26 1.7 Missing 22 TOTAL 1493 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 153) 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) (BQ34A)
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TOTAL % 1) No 41 2.8 2) Yes 1435 97.2 Missing 39 TOTAL 1476 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 154) [If BQ34A is 'yes,'] Estimate how much [regular giving]: (BQ34A_1)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 1240 16199.874 109225 - 155) 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 (BQ34B)
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TOTAL % 1) No 792 55.5 2) Yes 634 44.5 Missing 89 TOTAL 1426 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 156) [If BQ34B is 'yes,'] Estimate how much [special capital campaign]: (BQ34B_1)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 522 17180.073 122832 - 157) 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 (BQ34C)
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TOTAL % 1) No 296 20.6 2) Yes 1141 79.4 Missing 78 TOTAL 1437 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 158) [If BQ34C is 'yes,'] Estimate how much: special appeal campaign (BQ34C_1)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 965 11688.985 106183 - 159) 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 (BQ34D)
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TOTAL % 1) No 982 70.0 2) Yes 420 30.0 Missing 113 TOTAL 1402 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 160) [If BQ34D is 'yes,'] Estimate how much [PC(USA) directly] (BQ34D_1)
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TOTAL % 0) None 1 0.3 5) 5 3 0.9 10) 10 12 3.6 15) 15 3 0.9 20) 20 21 6.4 25) 25 28 8.5 30) 30 4 1.2 40) 40 5 1.5 50) 50 83 25.2 60) 60 2 0.6 70) 70 1 0.3 75) 75 3 0.9 80) 80 1 0.3 100) 100 77 23.4 150) 150 7 2.1 160) 160 1 0.3 175) 175 1 0.3 200) 200 31 9.4 250) 250 2 0.6 300) 300 6 1.8 350) 350 2 0.6 400) 400 2 0.6 500) 500 13 4.0 1000) 1000 2 0.6 1400) 1400 1 0.3 1435) 1435 1 0.3 1600) 1600 1 0.3 2000) 2000 2 0.6 3000) 3000 1 0.3 6000) 6000 1 0.3 7500) 7500 1 0.3 15000) 15000 1 0.3 23000) 23000 1 0.3 999999) Don't know 8 2.4 Missing 1186 TOTAL 329 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 161) 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) (BQ34E)
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TOTAL % 1) No 850 60.1 2) Yes 564 39.9 Missing 101 TOTAL 1414 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 162) [If BQ34E is 'yes,'] Estimate how much [to other religious groups or causes]: (BQ34E_1)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 458 9738.954 93077 - 163) 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.) (BQ34F)
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TOTAL % 1) No 200 13.8 2) Yes 1249 86.2 Missing 66 TOTAL 1449 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 164) [If BQ34F is 'yes,'] Estimate how much [non-religious charities, community organizations, or social causes] (BQ34F_1)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 1071 9875.116 91442 - 165) Sample (SAMPLE)
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TOTAL % 1) Members 584 38.8 2) Elders 921 61.2 Missing 10 TOTAL 1505 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 166) State (STATE)
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- 167) Region (REGION)
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TOTAL % 1) Northeast 261 17.3 2) Midwest 438 29.1 3) South 609 40.5 4) West 197 13.1 Missing 10 TOTAL 1505 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 168) I-AGE: What is your current age? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-AGE)
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TOTAL % 1) Under 35 65 4.4 2) 35-49 212 14.4 3) 50-64 543 36.8 4) 65 and older 655 44.4 Missing 40 TOTAL 1475 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 169) I-EDUC: What is the highest level of education you have completed? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-EDUC)
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TOTAL % 1) High school diploma or less 144 9.6 2) Some college, but no degree 235 15.7 3) Associate degree 91 6.1 4) Bachelor's degree 386 25.8 5) Some graduate work 142 9.5 6) Graduate degree 496 33.2 Missing 21 TOTAL 1494 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 170) 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 $59,999 427 31.8 2) $60,000-$89,999 310 23.1 3) $90,000- $124,999 285 21.2 4) $125,000 or more 321 23.9 Missing 172 TOTAL 1343 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 171) 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 457 30.9 2) Independent 352 23.8 3) Republican 627 42.4 4) Other 42 2.8 Missing 37 TOTAL 1478 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 172) I-SEX: What is your gender? (for use with online analysis) (I-SEX)
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TOTAL % 1) Female 830 55.4 2) Male 668 44.6 Missing 17 TOTAL 1498 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 173) I-REGION: Region (for use with online analysis) (I-REGION)
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TOTAL % 1) Northeast 261 17.3 2) Midwest 438 29.1 3) South 609 40.5 4) West 197 13.1 Missing 10 TOTAL 1505 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2012 - Current Issues in Church and Society, Members and Elders
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