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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very optimistic	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

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

	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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very optimistic	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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very optimistic	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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	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

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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)

	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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	118	7.9
2) No	1309	87.3
3) Not sure	72	4.8
Missing	16
TOTAL	1499	100.0

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

	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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Essential	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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very effective	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

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	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

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	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

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28) Total (TOTAL)

	TOTAL	%
0)	2	0.1
95)	1	0.1
100)	1470	99.8
Missing	42
TOTAL	1473	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) The General Assembly Mission Council ((the national mission and ministry agency of the PC(USA))	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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	614	41.6
2) No	816	55.2
3) Not sure	47	3.2
Missing	38
TOTAL	1477	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	529	35.9
2) No	622	42.2
3) Not sure	323	21.9
Missing	41
TOTAL	1474	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1088	73.2
2) No	291	19.6
3) Not sure	108	7.3
Missing	28
TOTAL	1487	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	309	25.0
2) No	559	45.3
3) Not sure	367	29.7
Missing	280
TOTAL	1235	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) It is sinful	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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, whether sexually active or not	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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, whether sexually active or not	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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, whether sexually active or not	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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, a lot	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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, a lot	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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Maintain the status quo as a PC(USA) congregation in our current presbytery	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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very interested	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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very interested	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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very interested	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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very interested	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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very interested	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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very interested	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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	860	58.3
2) No	156	10.6
3) Not sure	460	31.2
Missing	39
TOTAL	1476	100.0

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

	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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	519	63.4
2) No	184	22.5
3) Not sure	116	14.2
Missing	696
TOTAL	819	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	45	5.6
2) No	641	80.3
3) Not sure	112	14.0
Missing	717
TOTAL	798	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	732	88.8
2) No	60	7.3
3) Not sure	32	3.9
Missing	691
TOTAL	824	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	150	18.8
2) No	429	53.8
3) Not sure	218	27.4
Missing	718
TOTAL	797	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	557	67.8
2) No	156	19.0
3) Not sure	108	13.2
Missing	694
TOTAL	821	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	449	55.2
2) No	153	18.8
3) Not sure	211	26.0
Missing	702
TOTAL	813	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	167	20.5
2) No	339	41.7
3) Not sure	307	37.8
Missing	702
TOTAL	813	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	115	14.3
2) No	476	59.1
3) Not sure	215	26.7
Missing	709
TOTAL	806	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	88	10.9
2) No	525	65.1
3) Not sure	194	24.0
Missing	708
TOTAL	807	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	43	23.4
2) No	61	33.2
3) Not sure	80	43.5
Missing	1331
TOTAL	184	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	824	55.9
2) No	262	17.8
3) Not sure	387	26.3
Missing	42
TOTAL	1473	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) 1	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

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67) [If Q20 is 'yes,'] Of these missionaries, how many are appointed by the PC(USA) through its World Mission office? (Q21A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	312	39.8
2) No	120	15.3
3) Not sure	351	44.8
Missing	732
TOTAL	783	100.0

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68) [If Q20 is 'yes,'] Of these missionaries, how many are appointed or sent by an organization other than the PC(USA) office? (Q21B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	211	27.9
2) No	174	23.0
3) Not sure	371	49.1
Missing	759
TOTAL	756	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	155	20.5
2) No	335	44.3
3) Not sure	266	35.2
Missing	759
TOTAL	756	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	51	9.0
2) No	142	25.1
3) Not sure	373	65.9
Missing	949
TOTAL	566	100.0

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71) Survey number (CODE)

72) Samp (SAMP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Members	590	38.9
2) Elders	925	61.1
TOTAL	1515	100.0

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73) Filepath (FILEPATH)

74) Filename (FILENAME)

75) Survey form (SURVEY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Paper	930	61.4
2) Web	585	38.6
TOTAL	1515	100.0

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76) How many years have you been a member of your current congregation? [If less than one year, write 0 (zero).] (BQ1) (YRMEM)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	1495	22.406	17

77) How far away do you life from your congregation? (BQ2)

	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

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78) Have you ever been ordained an elder (known as a ruling elder in the new Form of Government) in a Presbyterian church? (BQ3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1125	75.6
2) No	364	24.4
Missing	26
TOTAL	1489	100.0

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79) [If BQ3 is 'yes,'] Are you currently serving on session? (BQ3A)

	TOTAL	%
1)	906	76.7
2)	275	23.3
Missing	334
TOTAL	1181	100.0

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80) Have you ever been ordained a deacon in a Presbyterian church? (BQ4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	539	36.3
2) No	946	63.7
Missing	30
TOTAL	1485	100.0

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81) [If BQ4 is 'yes,'] Are you currently serving as a deacon? (BQ4A)

	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

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82) Which other positions, if any do you currently hold in the church? Chairperson of a congregational committee or task force (BQ5_1)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	961	63.9
1) Checked	544	36.1
Missing	10
TOTAL	1505	100.0

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83) Which other positions, if any, do you currently hold in the church? Member of a congressional committee or task force (BQ5_2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	929	61.7
1) Checked	576	38.3
Missing	10
TOTAL	1505	100.0

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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)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1433	95.2
1) Checked	72	4.8
Missing	10
TOTAL	1505	100.0

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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)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1359	90.3
1) Checked	146	9.7
Missing	10
TOTAL	1505	100.0

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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)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1106	73.5
1) Checked	399	26.5
Missing	10
TOTAL	1505	100.0

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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)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1449	96.3
1) Checked	56	3.7
Missing	10
TOTAL	1505	100.0

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88) Which other positions, if any, do you currently hold in the church? Member of a choir or praise team (BQ5_7)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1206	80.1
1) Checked	299	19.9
Missing	10
TOTAL	1505	100.0

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89) Which other positions, if any, do you currently hold in the church? Church school or Sunday school teacher or leader (BQ5_8)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1195	79.4
1) Checked	310	20.6
Missing	10
TOTAL	1505	100.0

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90) Which other positions, if any, do you currently hold in the church? Other (specify) (BQ5_9)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1197	79.5
1) Checked	308	20.5
Missing	10
TOTAL	1505	100.0

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91) Over the past year, how often have you [led or] attended Sunday worship at your congregation? (BQ6)

	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

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92) In the past year, have you invited someone to attend worship at your congregation? (BQ7)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1000	66.8
2) No	496	33.2
Missing	19
TOTAL	1496	100.0

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93) [If BQ7='Yes'] How many people would you estimate you have invited in the past year? (BQ7A)

	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

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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)

	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

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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)

	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

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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)

	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

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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)

	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

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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)

	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

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99) How old were you when you first began attending a Presbyterian church? [If less than one year old, write 0 (zero).] (BQ10)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	1490	22.04	19

100) Which of the following best describes your current stand on theological issues? (BQ11)

	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

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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)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	724	49.3
2) No	746	50.7
Missing	45
TOTAL	1470	100.0

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102) [If BQ12 is 'yes,'] How old were you when this happened? (BQ12A)

	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)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	964	65.2
2) No	514	34.8
Missing	37
TOTAL	1478	100.0

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104) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. There is a life beyond death. (BQ14A)

	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

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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)

	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

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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)

	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

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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)

	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

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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)

	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

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109) Over the past year, approximately how often have you engaged in the following activities? Read the Bible privately (BQ15A)

	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

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110) Over the past year, approximately how often have you engaged in the following activities? Prayed privately (BQ15B)

	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

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111) Over the past year, approximately how often have you engaged in the following activities? Attended a Bible study or prayer group (BQ15C)

	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

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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)

	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

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113) Over the past year, approximately how often have you engaged in the following activities? Read devotional materials or religious books (BQ15E)

	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

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114) Over the past year, approximately how often have you engaged in the following activities? Used the Internet for religious or spiritual purposes (BQ15F)

	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

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115) Over the past year, approximately how often have you engaged in the following activities? Said grace before meals (BQ15G)

	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

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116) Which statement comes closest to your view of the Bible? (BQ16)

	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

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117) How important is being part of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to you? (BQ17)

	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

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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)

	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

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119) What is your gender? (BQ19)

	TOTAL	%
1) Female	830	55.4
2) Male	668	44.6
Missing	17
TOTAL	1498	100.0

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120) Were you born a U.S. citizen? (BQ20)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1462	97.3
2) No	40	2.7
Missing	13
TOTAL	1502	100.0

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121) What is your current age? (BQ21)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	1477	61.443	14

122) What is your race or origin? White or Caucasian (BQ22_1)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	93	6.2
1) Checked	1412	93.8
Missing	10
TOTAL	1505	100.0

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123) What is your race or origin? Black or African American (BQ22_2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1455	96.7
1) Checked	50	3.3
Missing	10
TOTAL	1505	100.0

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124) What is your race or origin? Indian (American) or Alaska Native (BQ22_3)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1490	99.0
1) Checked	15	1.0
Missing	10
TOTAL	1505	100.0

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125) What is your race or origin? Asian or Pacific Islander (BQ22_4)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1491	99.1
1) Checked	14	0.9
Missing	10
TOTAL	1505	100.0

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126) What is your race or origin? Hispanic, Latino/a, or Spanish origin (BQ22_5)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1491	99.1
1) Checked	14	0.9
Missing	10
TOTAL	1505	100.0

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127) What is your race or origin? Some other race (specify) (BQ22_6)

	TOTAL	%
0)	1500	99.7
1)	5	0.3
Missing	10
TOTAL	1505	100.0

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128) Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Democrat, Independent, Republican, or other? (BQ23)

	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

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129) What is your marital status? (BQ24)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not married	311	20.9
2) Married	1176	79.1
Missing	28
TOTAL	1487	100.0

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130) [If BQ24 is 'not married,'] Have you ever been married? No, never married (BQ24_1)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1427	94.8
1) Checked	78	5.2
Missing	10
TOTAL	1505	100.0

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131) [If BQ24 is 'not married,'] Have you ever been married? Yes, am now divorced (BQ24A_2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1415	94.0
1) Checked	90	6.0
Missing	10
TOTAL	1505	100.0

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132) [If BQ24 is 'not married,'] Have you ever been married? Yes, am now widowed (BQ24A_3)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1345	89.4
1) Checked	160	10.6
Missing	10
TOTAL	1505	100.0

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133) Have you had a previous marriage (or marriages)? No/D (PREVNO)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	676	44.9
1) Checked	829	55.1
Missing	10
TOTAL	1505	100.0

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134) Have you had a previous marriage (or marriages)? Yes, was divorced (BQ25_2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1289	85.6
1) Checked	216	14.4
Missing	10
TOTAL	1505	100.0

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135) Have you had a previous marriage (or marriages)? Yes, was widowed (BQ25_3)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1446	96.1
1) Checked	59	3.9
Missing	10
TOTAL	1505	100.0

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136) How many children do you have? [If none, write 0 (zero). Include any legally adopted children; exclude stepchildren unless legally adopted.] (BQ26)

	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

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137) If you live in a dormitory, nursing home, or other institutional housing, check this box. (BQ27)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1492	99.1
1) Checked	13	0.9
Missing	10
TOTAL	1505	100.0

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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)

	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

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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)

	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

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140) What is the highest level of education you have completed? (BQ29)

	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

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141) Please indicate your employment status. Employed full-time (BQ30_1)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1009	67.0
1) Checked	496	33.0
Missing	10
TOTAL	1505	100.0

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142) Please indicate your employment status. Employed part-time (BQ30_2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1349	89.6
1) Checked	156	10.4
Missing	10
TOTAL	1505	100.0

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143) Please indicate your employment status. Self-employed full-time (BQ30_3)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1416	94.1
1) Checked	89	5.9
Missing	10
TOTAL	1505	100.0

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144) Please indicate your employment status. Self-employed part-time (BQ30_4)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1436	95.4
1) Checked	69	4.6
Missing	10
TOTAL	1505	100.0

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145) Please indicate your employment status. Unemployed (BQ30_5)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1475	98.0
1) Checked	30	2.0
Missing	10
TOTAL	1505	100.0

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146) Please indicate your employment status. Retired (BQ30_6)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	817	54.3
1) Checked	688	45.7
Missing	10
TOTAL	1505	100.0

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147) Please indicate your employment status. Full-time homemaker (BQ30_7)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1426	94.8
1) Checked	79	5.2
Missing	10
TOTAL	1505	100.0

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148) Please indicate your employment status. Student (BQ30_8)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1487	98.8
1) Checked	18	1.2
Missing	10
TOTAL	1505	100.0

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149) Please indicate your employment status. Other (specify) (BQ30_9)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1479	98.3
1) Checked	26	1.7
Missing	10
TOTAL	1505	100.0

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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)

	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)

	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

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152) Did you or any other household family members fill out a pledge card regarding church giving for the current year? (BQ33)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1138	76.2
2) No	329	22.0
3) Do not know	26	1.7
Missing	22
TOTAL	1493	100.0

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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)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	41	2.8
2) Yes	1435	97.2
Missing	39
TOTAL	1476	100.0

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154) [If BQ34A is 'yes,'] Estimate how much [regular giving]: (BQ34A_1)

	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)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	792	55.5
2) Yes	634	44.5
Missing	89
TOTAL	1426	100.0

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156) [If BQ34B is 'yes,'] Estimate how much [special capital campaign]: (BQ34B_1)

	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)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	296	20.6
2) Yes	1141	79.4
Missing	78
TOTAL	1437	100.0

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158) [If BQ34C is 'yes,'] Estimate how much: special appeal campaign (BQ34C_1)

	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)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	982	70.0
2) Yes	420	30.0
Missing	113
TOTAL	1402	100.0

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160) [If BQ34D is 'yes,'] Estimate how much [PC(USA) directly] (BQ34D_1)

	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

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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)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	850	60.1
2) Yes	564	39.9
Missing	101
TOTAL	1414	100.0

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162) [If BQ34E is 'yes,'] Estimate how much [to other religious groups or causes]: (BQ34E_1)

	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)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	200	13.8
2) Yes	1249	86.2
Missing	66
TOTAL	1449	100.0

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164) [If BQ34F is 'yes,'] Estimate how much [non-religious charities, community organizations, or social causes] (BQ34F_1)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	1071	9875.116	91442

165) Sample (SAMPLE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Members	584	38.8
2) Elders	921	61.2
Missing	10
TOTAL	1505	100.0

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166) State (STATE)

167) Region (REGION)

	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

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168) I-AGE: What is your current age? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-AGE)

	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

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169) I-EDUC: What is the highest level of education you have completed? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-EDUC)

	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

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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)

	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

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