Presbyterian Panel Survey, April 1991: The Nature of the Church and Its Practice of Governance

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All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).

1) Identification number (IDCODE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	3628	24392.37	10106

2) Below is a list of areas of concern that General Assemblies have confronted in past years. Please tell us how much attention should be given by the denomination to each of these concerns. -- Membership growth/decline (CONCRN1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much more attention	1472	41.5
2) More attention	1420	40.0
3) No change in attention	468	13.2
4) Less attention	98	2.8
5) Much less attention	40	1.1
6) Don't know	49	1.4
Missing	81
TOTAL	3547	100.0

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3) Below is a list of areas of concern that General Assemblies have confronted over past years. Please tell us how much attention should be given by the denomination to each of these concerns. -- Global mission (CONCRN2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much more attention	540	15.3
2) More attention	1254	35.5
3) No change in attention	1399	39.6
4) Less attention	187	5.3
5) Much less attention	49	1.4
6) Don't know	103	2.9
Missing	96
TOTAL	3532	100.0

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4) Below is a list of areas of concern that General Assemblies have confronted over past years. Please tell us how much attention should be given by the denomination to each of these concerns. -- Social issues (CONCRN3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much more attention	311	8.8
2) More attention	860	24.3
3) No change in attention	1377	39.0
4) Less attention	619	17.5
5) Much less attention	294	8.3
6) Don't know	72	2.0
Missing	95
TOTAL	3533	100.0

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5) Below is a list of areas of concern that General Assemblies have confronted over past years. Please tell us how much attention should be given by the denomination to each of these concerns. -- International concerns (CONCRN4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much more attention	176	5.0
2) More attention	671	19.2
3) No change in attention	1676	47.9
4) Less attention	586	16.7
5) Much less attention	264	7.5
6) Don't know	126	3.6
Missing	129
TOTAL	3499	100.0

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6) Below is a list of areas of concern that General Assemblies have confronted over past years. Please tell us how much attention should be given by the denomination to each of these concerns. -- Christian education concerns (CONCRN5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much more attention	933	26.3
2) More attention	1700	48.0
3) No change in attention	821	23.2
4) Less attention	32	0.9
5) Much less attention	6	0.2
6) Don't know	49	1.4
Missing	87
TOTAL	3541	100.0

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7) Below is a list of areas of concern that General Assemblies have confronted over past years. Please tell us how much attention should be given by the denomination to each of these concerns. -- New church development (CONCRN6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much more attention	822	23.3
2) More attention	1343	38.0
3) No change in attention	1069	30.3
4) Less attention	136	3.9
5) Much less attention	34	1.0
6) Don't know	127	3.6
Missing	97
TOTAL	3531	100.0

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8) Below is a list of areas of concern that General Assemblies have confronted over past years. Please tell us how much attention should be given by the denomination to each of these concerns. -- Racial/ethnic minority concerns (CONCRN7)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much more attention	284	8.0
2) More attention	925	26.2
3) No change in attention	1615	45.8
4) Less attention	404	11.5
5) Much less attention	199	5.6
6) Don't know	101	2.9
Missing	100
TOTAL	3528	100.0

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9) Below is a list of areas of concern that General Assemblies have confronted over past years. Please tell us how much attention should be given by the denomination to each of these concerns. -- Ecumenical concerns (CONCRN8)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much more attention	167	4.8
2) More attention	735	20.9
3) No change in attention	1756	50.0
4) Less attention	481	13.7
5) Much less attention	224	6.4
6) Don't know	151	4.3
Missing	114
TOTAL	3514	100.0

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10) Below is a list of areas of concern that General Assemblies have confronted over past years. Please tell us how much attention should be given by the denomination to each of these concerns. -- Women's issues (CONCRN9)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much more attention	215	6.1
2) More attention	702	19.9
3) No change in attention	1681	47.8
4) Less attention	551	15.7
5) Much less attention	279	7.9
6) Don't know	92	2.6
Missing	108
TOTAL	3520	100.0

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11) Below is a list of areas of concern that General Assemblies have confronted over past years. Please tell us how much attention should be given by the denomination to each of these concerns. -- Other concerns specified by respondents (CNCRN10A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Children-youth	16	2.3
2) Congregational development	7	1.0
3) Clergy issues	17	2.5
4) Environmental concerns	10	1.5
5) Evangelism concerns	29	4.3
6) Family concerns	40	5.9
7) Homelessness	3	0.4
8) Leadership development	7	1.0
9) Local mission issues	8	1.2
10) Men's issues	124	18.2
11) Peacemaking	119	17.4
12) Sexuality	34	5.0
13) Small church concerns	8	1.2
14) Spirituality	43	6.3
15) Stewardship issues	34	5.0
16) Communication problems	5	0.7
17) Health issues	3	0.4
18) Theological reflection	14	2.1
19) Economic justice	4	0.6
20) Worship-liturgy-music	37	5.4
50) Miscellaneous	120	17.6
Missing	2946
TOTAL	682	100.0

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12) Please tell us how much attention should be given by the denomination to each of these "other" concerns. -- Other (CNCRN10B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much more attention	184	32.4
2) More attention	132	23.2
3) No change in attention	49	8.6
4) Less attention	84	14.8
5) Much less attention	81	14.3
6) Don't know	38	6.7
Missing	3060
TOTAL	568	100.0

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13) Would you conclude that, in the past decade, there have been substantial changes in how Presbyterians understand -- The role and authority of congregations (KNOW1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1513	42.6
2) No	1312	36.9
3) Not sure/Don't know	726	20.4
Missing	77
TOTAL	3551	100.0

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14) Would you conclude that, in the past decade, there have been substantial changes in how Presbyterians understand -- The role and authority of presbyteries (KNOW2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1385	39.0
2) No	1386	39.1
3) Not sure/Don't know	778	21.9
Missing	79
TOTAL	3549	100.0

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15) Would you conclude that, in the past decade, there have been substantial changes in how Presbyterians understand -- The role and authority of synods (KNOW3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1000	28.2
2) No	1529	43.2
3) Not sure/Don't know	1013	28.6
Missing	86
TOTAL	3542	100.0

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16) Would you conclude that, in the past decade, there have been substantial changes in how Presbyterians understand -- The role and authority of the General Assembly and/or its agencies (KNOW4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1355	38.2
2) No	1298	36.6
3) Not sure/Don't know	893	25.2
Missing	82
TOTAL	3546	100.0

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17) Would you conclude that, in the past decade, there have been substantial changes in how Presbyterians understand -- The relations between governing bodies (KNOW5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1185	33.5
2) No	1324	37.4
3) Not sure/Don't know	1033	29.2
Missing	86
TOTAL	3542	100.0

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18) As you think about our denomination, would you say that the church's mission is basically pastoral, priestly or prophetic at the level of -- The congregation (MISSION1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Pastoral	1733	49.7
2) Priestly	81	2.3
3) Prophetic	41	1.2
4) Varied/combination	1450	41.6
5) Not sure	184	5.3
Missing	139
TOTAL	3489	100.0

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19) As you think about our denomination, would you say that the church's mission is basically pastoral, priestly or prophetic at the level of -- The presbytery (MISSION2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Pastoral	557	16.2
2) Priestly	524	15.2
3) Prophetic	242	7.0
4) Varied/combination	1526	44.3
5) Not sure	598	17.3
Missing	181
TOTAL	3447	100.0

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20) As you think about our denomination, would you say that the church's mission is basically pastoral, priestly or prophetic at the level of -- The synod (MISSION3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Pastoral	302	8.8
2) Priestly	311	9.1
3) Prophetic	316	9.2
4) Varied/combination	1093	31.9
5) Not sure	1404	41.0
Missing	202
TOTAL	3426	100.0

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21) As you think about our denomination, would you say that the church's mission is basically pastoral, priestly or prophetic at the level of -- The General Assembly (MISSION4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Pastoral	225	6.5
2) Priestly	186	5.4
3) Prophetic	916	26.6
4) Varied/combination	1255	36.4
5) Not sure	866	25.1
Missing	180
TOTAL	3448	100.0

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22) Do you think that the nature of the Presbyterian Church at this time requires more flexibility, more uniformity, or no change in governance by presbyteries of their constituent congregations? (GOVERN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much more flexibility	366	10.3
2) More flexibility	1341	37.8
3) No change	924	26.0
4) More uniformity	514	14.5
5) Much more uniformity	105	3.0
6) Don't know	302	8.5
Missing	76
TOTAL	3552	100.0

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23) To what extent should each of the following issues be concerns in the way governing bodies of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) make decisions today? -- Biblical faithfulness (DECSN1)

	TOTAL	%
1) A major concern	2478	70.5
2) A moderate concern	775	22.0
3) Only a minor concern	141	4.0
4) Not a concern	58	1.6
5) Don't know	64	1.8
Missing	112
TOTAL	3516	100.0

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24) To what extent should each of the following issues be concerns in the way governing bodies of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) make decisions today? -- Clergy calls/placement (DECSN2)

	TOTAL	%
1) A major concern	1242	35.9
2) A moderate concern	1545	44.6
3) Only a minor concern	399	11.5
4) Not a concern	95	2.7
5) Don't know	183	5.3
Missing	164
TOTAL	3464	100.0

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25) To what extent should each of the following issues be concerns in the way governing bodies of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) make decisions today? -- Fair representation of clergy and elders (DECSN3)

	TOTAL	%
1) A major concern	953	27.3
2) A moderate concern	1667	47.7
3) Only a minor concern	614	17.6
4) Not a concern	163	4.7
5) Don't know	97	2.8
Missing	134
TOTAL	3494	100.0

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26) To what extent should each of the following issues be concerns in the way governing bodies of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) make decisions today? -- Fair representation of women (DECSN4)

	TOTAL	%
1) A major concern	856	24.2
2) A moderate concern	1631	46.1
3) Only a minor concern	741	21.0
4) Not a concern	237	6.7
5) Don't know	70	2.0
Missing	93
TOTAL	3535	100.0

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27) To what extent should each of the following issues be concerns in the way governing bodies of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) make decisions today? -- Fair representation of pastors and specialized clergy (DECSN5)

	TOTAL	%
1) A major concern	504	14.4
2) A moderate concern	1511	43.0
3) Only a minor concern	1009	28.7
4) Not a concern	349	9.9
5) Don't know	138	3.9
Missing	117
TOTAL	3511	100.0

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28) To what extent should each of the following issues be concerns in the way governing bodies of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) make decisions today? -- Fair representation of racial/ethnic persons (DECSN6)

	TOTAL	%
1) A major concern	790	22.7
2) A moderate concern	1536	44.2
3) Only a minor concern	814	23.4
4) Not a concern	230	6.6
5) Don't know	103	3.0
Missing	155
TOTAL	3473	100.0

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29) To what extent should each of the following issues be concerns in the way governing bodies of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) make decisions today? -- Financial responsibility (DECSN7)

	TOTAL	%
1) A major concern	1580	45.0
2) A moderate concern	1420	40.4
3) Only a minor concern	347	9.9
4) Not a concern	60	1.7
5) Don't know	106	3.0
Missing	115
TOTAL	3513	100.0

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30) To what extent should each of the following issues be concerns in the way governing bodies of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) make decisions today? -- National staff roles (DECSN8)

	TOTAL	%
1) A major concern	520	14.9
2) A moderate concern	1051	30.1
3) Only a minor concern	1165	33.4
4) Not a concern	371	10.6
5) Don't know	382	10.9
Missing	139
TOTAL	3489	100.0

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31) To what extent should each of the following issues be concerns in the way governing bodies of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) make decisions today? -- Openness/inclusiveness (DECSN9)

	TOTAL	%
1) A major concern	1197	34.5
2) A moderate concern	1282	37.0
3) Only a minor concern	591	17.0
4) Not a concern	190	5.5
5) Don't know	208	6.0
Missing	160
TOTAL	3468	100.0

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32) To what extent should each of the following issues be concerns in the way governing bodies of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) make decisions today? -- Roles/responsibilities of General Assembly Commissioners (DECSN10)

	TOTAL	%
1) A major concern	678	19.6
2) A moderate concern	1281	37.1
3) Only a minor concern	892	25.8
4) Not a concern	219	6.3
5) Don't know	383	11.1
Missing	175
TOTAL	3453	100.0

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33) To what extent should each of the following issues be concerns in the way governing bodies of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) make decisions today? -- Roles/responsibilities of specific bodies (presbytery, synod, GA councils, etc.) (DECSN11)

	TOTAL	%
1) A major concern	748	21.4
2) A moderate concern	1406	40.3
3) Only a minor concern	826	23.7
4) Not a concern	166	4.8
5) Don't know	345	9.9
Missing	137
TOTAL	3491	100.0

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34) Beyond its congregations, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is composed of a number of governing bodies: presbyteries, synods and the General Assembly. Some people like this arrangement; others think there should be changes. What do you think? For each of the church bodies listed below, please indicate your opinion concerning its continuation by circling the number below the statement that comes closest to what you think. -- The presbytery should... (CHBDY1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Continue in its present form.	1936	54.9
2) Continue but with minor modifications.	947	26.8
3) Continue but with major modifications.	325	9.2
4) Not continue.	27	0.8
5) Don't know/No opinion	293	8.3
Missing	100
TOTAL	3528	100.0

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35) Beyond its congregations, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is composed of a number of governing bodies: presbyteries, synods and the General Assembly. Some people like this arrangement; others think there should be changes. What do you think? For each of the church bodies listed below, please indicate your opinion concerning its continuation by circling the number below the statement that comes closest to what you think. -- The synod should (CHBDY2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Continue in its present form.	884	25.2
2) Continue but with minor modifications.	690	19.7
3) Continue but with major modifications.	536	15.3
4) Not continue.	843	24.0
5) Don't know/No opinion	557	15.9
Missing	118
TOTAL	3510	100.0

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36) Beyond its congregations, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is composed of a number of governing bodies: presbyteries, synods and the General Assembly. Some people like this arrangement; others think there should be changes. What do you think? For each of the church bodies listed below, please indicate your opinion concerning its continuation by circling the number below the statement that comes closest to what you think. -- The General Assembly (CHBDY3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Continue in its present form.	1231	35.2
2) Continue but with minor modifications.	1096	31.4
3) Continue but with major modifications.	660	18.9
4) Not continue.	58	1.7
5) Don't know/No opinion	451	12.9
Missing	132
TOTAL	3496	100.0

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37) Beyond its congregations, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is composed of a number of governing bodies: presbyteries, synods and the General Assembly. Some people like this arrangement; others think there should be changes. What do you think? For each of the church bodies listed below, please indicate your opinion concerning its continuation by circling the number below the statement that comes closest to what you think. -- General Assembly ministry units and related bodies (CHBDY4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Continue in its present form.	770	22.1
2) Continue but with minor modifications.	980	28.1
3) Continue but with major modifications.	831	23.8
4) Not continue.	127	3.6
5) Don't know/No opinion	778	22.3
Missing	142
TOTAL	3486	100.0

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38) From your own perspective, would you say that geographically your presbytery should be larger, smaller or the same size? (PRES_SIZ)

	TOTAL	%
1) Larger	171	4.8
2) Same size	2076	58.6
3) Smaller	871	24.6
4) Don't know	423	11.9
Missing	87
TOTAL	3541	100.0

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39) From your own perspective, would you say that geographically your synod should be larger, smaller or the same size? (SYND_SIZ)

	TOTAL	%
1) Larger	104	3.0
2) Same size	1540	45.0
3) Smaller	811	23.7
4) Don't know	966	28.2
Missing	207
TOTAL	3421	100.0

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40) Do you believe that the authority and responsibilities of elders should be increased, decreased or remain the same in the session? (ELDERS1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Be increased dramatically	110	3.1
2) Be increased	523	14.7
3) Remain the same	2745	77.3
4) Be decreased	77	2.2
5) Be decreased dramatically	9	0.3
6) Not sure	86	2.4
Missing	78
TOTAL	3550	100.0

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41) Do you believe that the authority and responsibilities of elders should be increased, decreased or remain the same in higher governing bodies (presbytery, synod, General Assembly)? (ELDERS2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Be increased dramatically	170	4.8
2) Be increased	808	22.9
3) Remain the same	2079	59.0
4) Be decreased	135	3.8
5) Be decreased dramatically	32	0.9
6) Not sure	299	8.5
Missing	105
TOTAL	3523	100.0

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42) Please describe, briefly, what you think is the primary responsibility of an elder. -- First answer (ELDERS3)

	TOTAL	%
2) Promote active worship experiences	9	0.3
3) Be committed to congregation	21	0.8
4) Oversee congregational committees	23	0.8
5) Provide communication to the congregation (from higher governing bodies)	11	0.4
8) Decision making for congregation	232	8.5
10) Communicate the mind of the congregation to higher governing bodies	170	6.2
11) Be a spiritual example to the congregation	169	6.2
12) Govern congregation	380	14.0
13) Provide spiritual guidance to the congregation	264	9.7
14) Provide informed leadership to the congregation	237	8.7
17) Set policy (goals, mission) for the congregation	110	4.0
18) Pray for the congregation	25	0.9
21) Give best of self to the congregation	23	0.8
22) Accept responsibilities (serve) in the congregation	98	3.6
24) Provide spiritual leadership to the congregation	171	6.3
30) Be nurturer and undershepherd	209	7.7
31) Be committed to God	86	3.2
32) Lead others to God	16	0.6
34) Function as requested by higher governing bodies (serve in synod, General Assembly)	15	0.6
36) Be co-worker with the pastor	142	5.2
37) Represent the Book of Order	16	0.6
40) Be guided by Scripture	87	3.2
51) Fulfill duties listed in the Book of Order	41	1.5
53) "Strengthen and nurture the faith and life . . ."	65	2.4
54) Oversee the mission of the church	101	3.7
55) Supervise deacons and trustees	1	0.0
Missing	906
TOTAL	2722	100.0

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43) Please describe, briefly, what you think is the primary responsibility of an elder. -- Second answer (ELDERS4)

	TOTAL	%
2) Promote active worship experiences	13	0.7
3) Be committed to congregation	27	1.5
4) Oversee congregational committees	27	1.5
5) Provide communication to the congregation (from higher governing bodies)	11	0.6
8) Decision making for congregation	176	10.0
10) Communicate the mind of the congregation to higher governing	71	4.1
11) Be a spiritual example to the congregation	96	5.5
12) Govern congregation	137	7.8
13) Provide spiritual guidance to the congregation	101	5.8
14) Provide informed leadership to the congregation	98	5.6
17) Set policy (goals, mission) for the congregation	98	5.6
18) Pray for the congregation	14	0.8
21) Give best of self to the congregation	18	1.0
22) Accept responsibilities (serve) in the congregation	94	5.4
24) Provide spiritual leadership to the congregation	46	2.6
30) Be nurturer and undershepherd	214	12.2
31) Be committed to God	38	2.2
32) Lead others to God	17	1.0
34) Function as requested by higher governing bodies (serve in synod, General Assembly)	137	7.8
36) Be co-worker with the pastor	98	5.6
37) Represent the Book of Order	22	1.3
40) Be guided by Scripture	77	4.4
51) Fulfill duties listed in the Book of Order	11	0.6
53) "Strengthen and nurture the faith and life . . ."	18	1.0
54) Oversee the mission of the church	92	5.2
55) Supervise deacons and trustees	2	0.1
Missing	1875
TOTAL	1753	100.0

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44) Please describe, briefly, what you think is the primary responsibility of an elder. -- Third answer (ELDERS5)

	TOTAL	%
2) Promote active worship experiences	4	0.6
3) Be committed to congregation	7	1.0
4) Oversee congregational committees	9	1.2
5) Provide communication to the congregation (from higher governing bodies)	14	1.9
8) Decision making for congregation	56	7.7
10) Communicate the mind of the congregation to higher governing	25	3.5
11) Be a spiritual example to the congregation	43	5.9
12) Govern congregation	28	3.9
13) Provide spiritual guidance to the congregation	27	3.7
14) Provide informed leadership to the congregation	34	4.7
17) Set policy (goals, mission) for the congregation	39	5.4
18) Pray for the congregation	8	1.1
21) Give best of self to the congregation	15	2.1
22) Accept responsibilities (serve) in the congregation	33	4.6
24) Provide spiritual leadership to the congregation	15	2.1
30) Be nurturer and undershepherd	90	12.4
31) Be committed to God	16	2.2
32) Lead others to God	16	2.2
34) Function as requested by higher governing bodies (serve in synod, General Assembly)	106	14.6
36) Be co-worker with the pastor	38	5.2
37) Represent the Book of Order	13	1.8
40) Be guided by Scripture	32	4.4
51) Fulfill duties listed in the Book of Order	5	0.7
53) "Strengthen and nurture the faith and life . . ."	6	0.8
54) Oversee the mission of the church	44	6.1
55) Supervise deacons and trustees	1	0.1
Missing	2904
TOTAL	724	100.0

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45) Do you believe that elders should be allowed to remain on session for several terms or should they be regularly rotated out of active eldership after no more than two terms of office? (ELDRSTRM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Rotated, after no more than two terms of three years each	2927	82.6
2) Remain in office indefinitely (not limited in number of terms)	199	5.6
3) Not sure	74	2.1
4) One term only (regardless of number of years)	203	5.7
5) Local option, no Book of Order restrictions	23	0.6
6) Small congregations should have more flexibility.	50	1.4
7) All others	66	1.9
Missing	86
TOTAL	3542	100.0

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46) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE AN ORDAINED ELDER OR MINISTER OF THE WORD: There are certain features of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) which are distinctive or which are important in its government. To what extent have there been changes in these features in your presbytery or in the General Assembly in the past decade? -- Presbytery: The connectional nature of our church (e.g., the relationship between presbyteries and congregations) (CHGOV_P1)

	TOTAL	%
1) No change	754	34.5
2) Some change	1247	57.0
3) Great change	187	8.5
Missing	1440
TOTAL	2188	100.0

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47) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE AN ORDAINED ELDER OR MINISTER OF THE WORD: There are certain features of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) which are distinctive or which are important in its government. To what extent have there been changes in these features in your presbytery or in the General Assembly in the past decade? -- Presbytery: The representative form of government in our church (e.g., session election of delegates, racial/ethnic representation) (CHGOV_P2)

	TOTAL	%
1) No change	814	37.6
2) Some change	1138	52.5
3) Great change	214	9.9
Missing	1462
TOTAL	2166	100.0

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48) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE AN ORDAINED ELDER OR MINISTER OF THE WORD: There are certain features of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) which are distinctive or which are important in its government. To what extent have there been changes in these features in your presbytery or in the General Assembly in the past decade? -- Presbytery: Decision making by governing bodies (e.g., the role of councils, committees, etc.) (CHGOV_P3)

	TOTAL	%
1) No change	594	28.9
2) Some change	1118	54.4
3) Great change	344	16.7
Missing	1572
TOTAL	2056	100.0

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49) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE AN ORDAINED ELDER OR MINISTER OF THE WORD: There are certain features of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) which are distinctive or which are important in its government. To what extent have there been changes in these features in your presbytery or in the General Assembly in the past decade? -- Presbytery: Shared understandings and acceptance of the decision-making process (e.g., by younger members, racial/ethnic groups) (CHGOV_P4)

	TOTAL	%
1) No change	564	27.1
2) Some change	1227	58.9
3) Great change	292	14.0
Missing	1545
TOTAL	2083	100.0

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50) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE AN ORDAINED ELDER OR MINISTER OF THE WORD: There are certain features of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) which are distinctive or which are important in its government. To what extent have there been changes in these features in your presbytery or in the General Assembly in the past decade? -- Presbytery: Ecumenical concerns/actions (CHGOV_P5)

	TOTAL	%
1) No change	833	40.7
2) Some change	1039	50.8
3) Great change	173	8.5
Missing	1583
TOTAL	2045	100.0

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51) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE AN ORDAINED ELDER OR MINISTER OF THE WORD: There are certain features of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) which are distinctive or which are important in its government. To what extent have there been changes in these features in your presbytery or in the General Assembly in the past decade? -- General Assembly: The connectional nature of our church (e.g., the relationship between presbyteries and congregations) (CHGOV_A1)

	TOTAL	%
1) No change	623	37.6
2) Some change	718	43.4
3) Great change	315	19.0
Missing	1972
TOTAL	1656	100.0

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52) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE AN ORDAINED ELDER OR MINISTER OF THE WORD: There are certain features of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) which are distinctive or which are important in its government. To what extent have there been changes in these features in your presbytery or in the General Assembly in the past decade? -- General Assembly: The representative form of government in our church (e.g., session election of delegates, racial/ethnic representation) (CHGOV_A2)

	TOTAL	%
1) No change	527	32.4
2) Some change	766	47.1
3) Great change	332	20.4
Missing	2003
TOTAL	1625	100.0

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53) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE AN ORDAINED ELDER OR MINISTER OF THE WORD: There are certain features of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) which are distinctive or which are important in its government. To what extent have there been changes in these features in your presbytery or in the General Assembly in the past decade? -- General Assembly: Decision making by governing bodies (e.g., the role of councils, committees, etc.) (CHGOV_A3)

	TOTAL	%
1) No change	386	25.2
2) Some change	703	45.9
3) Great change	442	28.9
Missing	2097
TOTAL	1531	100.0

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54) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE AN ORDAINED ELDER OR MINISTER OF THE WORD: There are certain features of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) which are distinctive or which are important in its government. To what extent have there been changes in these features in your presbytery or in the General Assembly in the past decade? -- General Assembly: Shared understandings and acceptance of the decision-making process (e.g., by younger members, racial/ethnic groups) (CHGOV_A4)

	TOTAL	%
1) No change	351	22.7
2) Some change	840	54.3
3) Great change	356	23.0
Missing	2081
TOTAL	1547	100.0

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55) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE AN ORDAINED ELDER OR MINISTER OF THE WORD: There are certain features of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) which are distinctive or which are important in its government. To what extent have there been changes in these features in your presbytery or in the General Assembly in the past decade? -- General Assembly: Ecumenical concerns/actions (CHGOV_A5)

	TOTAL	%
1) No change	532	34.7
2) Some change	759	49.6
3) Great change	240	15.7
Missing	2097
TOTAL	1531	100.0

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56) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE AN ORDAINED ELDER OR MINISTER OF THE WORD: On the basis of your experience with presbytery, indicate how influential you think each of the following factors should be in determining Presbyterian polity. -- Biblical reference (POLITY1)

	TOTAL	%
1) High influence	1779	70.0
2) Moderate influence	605	23.8
3) Low influence	111	4.4
4) Don't know	48	1.9
Missing	1085
TOTAL	2543	100.0

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57) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE AN ORDAINED ELDER OR MINISTER OF THE WORD: On the basis of your experience with presbytery, indicate how influential you think each of the following factors should be in determining Presbyterian polity. -- Theological understanding (POLITY2)

	TOTAL	%
1) High influence	1737	68.4
2) Moderate influence	697	27.4
3) Low influence	62	2.4
4) Don't know	45	1.8
Missing	1087
TOTAL	2541	100.0

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58) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE AN ORDAINED ELDER OR MINISTER OF THE WORD: On the basis of your experience with presbytery, indicate how influential you think each of the following factors should be in determining Presbyterian polity. -- The Book of Order (PCUSA Constitution) (POLITY3)

	TOTAL	%
1) High influence	1278	50.4
2) Moderate influence	1065	42.0
3) Low influence	141	5.6
4) Don't know	50	2.0
Missing	1094
TOTAL	2534	100.0

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59) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE AN ORDAINED ELDER OR MINISTER OF THE WORD: On the basis of your experience with presbytery, indicate how influential you think each of the following factors should be in determining Presbyterian polity. -- Church traditions and practices (POLITY4)

	TOTAL	%
1) High influence	373	14.8
2) Moderate influence	1516	60.0
3) Low influence	587	23.2
4) Don't know	50	2.0
Missing	1102
TOTAL	2526	100.0

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60) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE AN ORDAINED ELDER OR MINISTER OF THE WORD: On the basis of your experience with presbytery, indicate how influential you think each of the following factors should be in determining Presbyterian polity. -- Current decision making styles in secular society (POLITY5)

	TOTAL	%
1) High influence	123	4.9
2) Moderate influence	684	27.1
3) Low influence	1615	64.0
4) Don't know	100	4.0
Missing	1106
TOTAL	2522	100.0

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61) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE AN ORDAINED ELDER OR MINISTER OF THE WORD: On the basis of your experience with presbytery, indicate how influential you think each of the following factors should be in determining Presbyterian polity. -- Staff concerns (POLITY6)

	TOTAL	%
1) High influence	158	6.2
2) Moderate influence	1187	46.9
3) Low influence	1076	42.5
4) Don't know	108	4.3
Missing	1099
TOTAL	2529	100.0

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62) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE AN ORDAINED ELDER OR MINISTER OF THE WORD: On the basis of your experience with presbytery, indicate how influential you think each of the following factors should be in determining Presbyterian polity. -- Other factors (POLITY7)

	TOTAL	%
1) High influence	98	35.6
2) Moderate influence	45	16.4
3) Low influence	38	13.8
4) Don't know	94	34.2
Missing	3353
TOTAL	275	100.0

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63) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE AN ORDAINED ELDER OR MINISTER OF THE WORD: Do you believe that governing bodies, at present, are permitting their councils to exercise more or less decision-making responsibility than they did prior to the denominational reunion? - Presbytery (CHCNCL1)

	TOTAL	%
1) More decision-making responsibility	1024	40.8
2) No change	654	26.1
3) Less decision-making responsibility	163	6.5
4) Don't know	666	26.6
Missing	1121
TOTAL	2507	100.0

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64) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE AN ORDAINED ELDER OR MINISTER OF THE WORD: Do you believe that governing bodies, at present, are permitting their councils to exercise more or less decision-making responsibility than they did prior to the denominational reunion? -- Synod (CHCNCL2)

	TOTAL	%
1) More decision-making responsibility	560	22.4
2) No change	546	21.8
3) Less decision-making responsibility	196	7.8
4) Don't know	1198	47.9
Missing	1128
TOTAL	2500	100.0

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65) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE AN ORDAINED ELDER OR MINISTER OF THE WORD: Do you believe that governing bodies, at present, are permitting their councils to exercise more or less decision-making responsibility than they did prior to the denominational reunion? -- General Assembly (CHCNCL3)

	TOTAL	%
1) More decision-making responsibility	901	35.6
2) No change	421	16.7
3) Less decision-making responsibility	140	5.5
4) Don't know	1066	42.2
Missing	1100
TOTAL	2528	100.0

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66) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE AN ORDAINED ELDER OR MINISTER OF THE WORD: Do you believe it would be in the best interest of the church if the powers of church councils were more or less limited by church law than is now the case? -- Presbytery councils (CNCLPWR1)

	TOTAL	%
1) More limited	618	24.4
2) Unchanged	1138	44.9
3) Less limited	281	11.1
4) Unsure/Don't know	495	19.5
Missing	1096
TOTAL	2532	100.0

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67) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE AN ORDAINED ELDER OR MINISTER OF THE WORD: Do you believe it would be in the best interest of the church if the powers of church councils were more or less limited by church law than is now the case? -- Synod councils (CNCLPWR2)

	TOTAL	%
1) More limited	682	27.1
2) Unchanged	827	32.9
3) Less limited	178	7.1
4) Unsure/Don't know	830	33.0
Missing	1111
TOTAL	2517	100.0

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68) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE AN ORDAINED ELDER OR MINISTER OF THE WORD: Do you believe it would be in the best interest of the church if the powers of church councils were more or less limited by church law than is now the case? -- General Assembly council (CNCLPWR3)

	TOTAL	%
1) More limited	960	38.0
2) Unchanged	718	28.4
3) Less limited	171	6.8
4) Unsure/Don't know	679	26.9
Missing	1100
TOTAL	2528	100.0

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69) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE AN ORDAINED ELDER OR MINISTER OF THE WORD: Do you believe there has been or has not been an increase in the influence of special interest groups within the church? (SPCLINT1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, a major increase	1276	50.2
2) Yes, a moderate increase	751	29.5
3) Yes, but only a slight increase	195	7.7
4) No, not really	147	5.8
5) Don't know	173	6.8
Missing	1086
TOTAL	2542	100.0

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70) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE AN ORDAINED ELDER OR MINISTER OF THE WORD AND WHO BELIEVED THERE HAS BEEN AN INCREASE IN THE INFLUENCE OF SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS WITHIN THE CHURCH: Is it important that the denomination address the role of such groups within the church today? (SPCLINT2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very important	755	34.4
2) Yes, important	1099	50.0
3) No, it should not address this question.	254	11.6
4) Don't know	88	4.0
Missing	1432
TOTAL	2196	100.0

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71) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE ORDAINED ELDERS OR MINISTERS OF THE WORD: Do you believe the Book of Order (the PCUSA Constitution) should reflect (1) only broad guiding principles of the church or (2) include more detailed guidance for congregations, clergy, etc.? (BKOFORDR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Broad guiding principles only	817	32.3
2) Detailed guidance for congregations	285	11.3
3) A combination of these	1381	54.6
4) No opinion/Don't know	47	1.9
Missing	1098
TOTAL	2530	100.0

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72) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE ORDAINED ELDERS OR MINISTERS OF THE WORD: The following issue was included in the prospectus of this committee. Please rate the importance of this issue for your presbytery. (Do not answer any item on which you do not have enough information to form an opinion.) -- Changes in design/structure of the body (ISSUE_P1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	378	19.9
2) Important	734	38.7
3) Not very important	673	35.4
4) Not at all important	114	6.0
Missing	1729
TOTAL	1899	100.0

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73) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE ORDAINED ELDERS OR MINISTERS OF THE WORD: The following issue was included in the prospectus of this committee. Please rate the importance of this issue for your presbytery. (Do not answer any item on which you do not have enough information to form an opinion.) -- Effect of increased size (ISSUE_P2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	328	18.7
2) Important	743	42.3
3) Not very important	534	30.4
4) Not at all important	151	8.6
Missing	1872
TOTAL	1756	100.0

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74) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE ORDAINED ELDERS OR MINISTERS OF THE WORD: The following issue was included in the prospectus of this committee. Please rate the importance of this issue for your presbytery. (Do not answer any item on which you do not have enough information to form an opinion.) -- Movement of decision making to councils, from governing bodies (ISSUE_P3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	472	26.2
2) Important	842	46.7
3) Not very important	352	19.5
4) Not at all important	138	7.6
Missing	1824
TOTAL	1804	100.0

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75) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE ORDAINED ELDERS OR MINISTERS OF THE WORD: The following issue was included in the prospectus of this committee. Please rate the importance of this issue for your presbytery. (Do not answer any item on which you do not have enough information to form an opinion.) -- Confusion about the responsibilities of executives, moderators, etc. (ISSUE_P4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	494	26.3
2) Important	785	41.8
3) Not very important	505	26.9
4) Not at all important	92	4.9
Missing	1752
TOTAL	1876	100.0

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76) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE ORDAINED ELDERS OR MINISTERS OF THE WORD: The following issue was included in the prospectus of this committee. Please rate the importance of this issue for your presbytery. (Do not answer any item on which you do not have enough information to form an opinion.) -- Expectations of church decision making by racial or ethnic minority communities (ISSUE_P5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	255	14.4
2) Important	831	47.0
3) Not very important	562	31.8
4) Not at all important	119	6.7
Missing	1861
TOTAL	1767	100.0

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77) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE ORDAINED ELDERS OR MINISTERS OF THE WORD: The following issue was included in the prospectus of this committee. Please rate the importance of this issue for your presbytery. (Do not answer any item on which you do not have enough information to form an opinion.) -- Questions about the frequency, style or timing of General Assembly meetings (ISSUE_P6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	291	16.6
2) Important	587	33.4
3) Not very important	703	40.0
4) Not at all important	176	10.0
Missing	1871
TOTAL	1757	100.0

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78) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE ORDAINED ELDERS OR MINISTERS OF THE WORD: The following issue was included in the prospectus of this committee. Please rate the importance of this issue for your presbytery. (Do not answer any item on which you do not have enough information to form an opinion.) -- Changes in design/structure of the body (ISSUE_S1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	389	30.2
2) Important	431	33.4
3) Not very important	349	27.1
4) Not at all important	120	9.3
Missing	2339
TOTAL	1289	100.0

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79) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE ORDAINED ELDERS OR MINISTERS OF THE WORD: The following issue was included in the prospectus of this committee. Please rate the importance of this issue for your presbytery. (Do not answer any item on which you do not have enough information to form an opinion.) -- Effect of increased size (ISSUE_S2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	247	20.7
2) Important	445	37.2
3) Not very important	365	30.5
4) Not at all important	138	11.5
Missing	2433
TOTAL	1195	100.0

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80) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE ORDAINED ELDERS OR MINISTERS OF THE WORD: The following issue was included in the prospectus of this committee. Please rate the importance of this issue for your presbytery. (Do not answer any item on which you do not have enough information to form an opinion.) -- Movement of decision making to councils, from governing bodies (ISSUE_S3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	295	24.9
2) Important	524	44.2
3) Not very important	248	20.9
4) Not at all important	119	10.0
Missing	2442
TOTAL	1186	100.0

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81) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE ORDAINED ELDERS OR MINISTERS OF THE WORD: The following issue was included in the prospectus of this committee. Please rate the importance of this issue for your presbytery. (Do not answer any item on which you do not have enough information to form an opinion.) -- Confusion about the responsibilities of executives, moderators, etc. (ISSUE_S4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	309	25.7
2) Important	473	39.3
3) Not very important	325	27.0
4) Not at all important	97	8.1
Missing	2424
TOTAL	1204	100.0

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82) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE ORDAINED ELDERS OR MINISTERS OF THE WORD: The following issue was included in the prospectus of this committee. Please rate the importance of this issue for your presbytery. (Do not answer any item on which you do not have enough information to form an opinion.) -- Expectations of church decision making by racial or ethnic minority communities (ISSUE_S5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	192	16.4
2) Important	540	46.2
3) Not very important	329	28.2
4) Not at all important	107	9.2
Missing	2460
TOTAL	1168	100.0

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83) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE ORDAINED ELDERS OR MINISTERS OF THE WORD: The following issue was included in the prospectus of this committee. Please rate the importance of this issue for your presbytery. (Do not answer any item on which you do not have enough information to form an opinion.) -- Questions about the frequency, style or timing of General Assembly meetings (ISSUE_S6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	157	14.2
2) Important	344	31.0
3) Not very important	431	38.9
4) Not at all important	177	16.0
Missing	2519
TOTAL	1109	100.0

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84) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE ORDAINED ELDERS OR MINISTERS OF THE WORD: In what year were you ordained as an elder or a minister of the Word? 19__ (YRORDND)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	2534	73.24	14

85) Sub-sample population (SAMPLE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Members	950	26.2
2) Elders	914	25.2
3) Pastors	1248	34.4
4) Specialized clergy	516	14.2
TOTAL	3628	100.0

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86) Identification number (CODE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	3612	24653.052	10058

87) Renumbered identification number (NEWCODE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	3612	24398.398	10100

88) State (STATE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	3596	27.037	14

89) Region (REGION)

	TOTAL	%
1) South	1287	35.8
2) West	585	16.3
3) Northeast	751	20.9
4) Midwest	976	27.1
Missing	29
TOTAL	3599	100.0

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90) Pin number (PIN)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	3608	8156.575	7599

91) Date survey received (DATE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	3605	1034.259	89

92) ASKED OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS: How many years have you been a member of your current congregation? ASKED OF CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY: How many years have you been associated with this congregation? (CONGYRS)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1 year or less	453	12.9
2) 2-3 years	539	15.3
3) 4-5 years	413	11.7
4) 6-10 years	619	17.6
5) 11-15 years	331	9.4
6) 16-25 years	512	14.5
7) 26 or more years	657	18.6
Missing	104
TOTAL	3524	100.0

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93) How far do you live from this congregation? (CONGLIVE)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1 mile or less	1351	38.5
2) 2-3 miles	828	23.6
3) 4-5 miles	478	13.6
4) 6-10 miles	484	13.8
5) 11-15 miles	158	4.5
6) 16-25 miles	125	3.6
7) 26 or more miles	82	2.3
Missing	122
TOTAL	3506	100.0

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94) ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS: How often do you attend your congregation's Sunday worship services? (MATTEND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	14	0.8
2) Less than once a year	11	0.6
3) About once or twice a year	36	2.0
4) Several times a year	75	4.1
5) About once a month	68	3.7
6) Two-three times a month	206	11.2
7) Nearly every week	888	48.1
8) Every week	547	29.6
Missing	1783
TOTAL	1845	100.0

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95) ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS: Other than time attending worship services, how much time do you spend in congregation-related activities? (MCNGACT)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot of time	405	22.0
2) A fair amount of time	800	43.4
3) A little time	439	23.8
4) Really no time at all	199	10.8
Missing	1785
TOTAL	1843	100.0

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96) ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS: What is the approximate number of members in this congregation? (CONGMBR)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	3500	1561.873	2996

97) ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS: At the present time, which of the following positions, if any, do you hold in the church? First mention (MCHPSTN1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Ordained minister	1	0.1
2) Elder (currently serving on session)	840	47.0
3) Deacon (currently serving on board of deacons)	67	3.7
4) Trustee (currently serving on board of trustees)	9	0.5
5) Officer of men's, women's, or youth group	76	4.2
6) Teacher	96	5.4
7) Organist or choir director	12	0.7
8) Chairperson of congregational committee or task force	21	1.2
9) Member of congregational committee or task force	83	4.6
10) Member of presbytery, synod, or General Assembly committee or task force	10	0.6
11) None of the above	458	25.6
12) Other	115	6.4
13) More than four listed	1	0.1
Missing	1839
TOTAL	1789	100.0

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98) ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS: At the present time, which of the following positions, if any, do you hold in the church? Second mention (MCHPSTN2)

	TOTAL	%
2) Elder (currently serving on session)	1	0.1
3) Deacon (currently serving on board of deacons)	4	0.5
4) Trustee (currently serving on board of trustees)	80	9.7
5) Officer of men's, women's, or youth group	89	10.8
6) Teacher	150	18.1
7) Organist or choir director	15	1.8
8) Chairperson of congregational committee or task force	178	21.5
9) Member of congregational committee or task force	147	17.8
10) Member of presbytery, synod, or General Assembly committee or task force	26	3.1
11) None of the above	1	0.1
12) Other	135	16.3
13) More than four listed	1	0.1
Missing	2801
TOTAL	827	100.0

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99) ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS: At the present time, which of the following positions, if any, do you hold in the church? Third mention (MCHPSTN3)

	TOTAL	%
3) Deacon (currently serving on board of deacons)	1	0.3
5) Officer of men's, women's, or youth group	14	3.6
6) Teacher	42	10.7
7) Organist or choir director	8	2.0
8) Chairperson of congregational committee or task force	96	24.5
9) Member of congregational committee or task force	114	29.1
10) Member of presbytery, synod, or General Assembly committee or task force	38	9.7
11) None of the above	1	0.3
12) Other	78	19.9
Missing	3236
TOTAL	392	100.0

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100) ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS: At the present time, which of the following positions, if any, do you hold in the church? Fourth mention (MCHPSTN4)

	TOTAL	%
6) Teacher	1	0.7
7) Organist or choir director	1	0.7
8) Chairperson of congregational committee or task force	13	9.2
9) Member of congregational committee or task force	39	27.7
10) Member of presbytery, synod, or General Assembly committee or task force	24	17.0
12) Other	36	25.5
13) More than four listed	27	19.1
Missing	3487
TOTAL	141	100.0

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101) ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS: Have you been baptized? (MBAPTIZD)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	11	0.6
2) Yes	1837	99.4
Missing	1780
TOTAL	1848	100.0

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102) ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS: Were you baptized in a Presbyterian church? (MPRESBPT)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	965	53.1
2) Yes	854	46.9
Missing	1809
TOTAL	1819	100.0

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103) ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS: How old were you when you were baptized? (MBAPTAGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) One year or younger	767	43.3
2) Two to three years	65	3.7
3) Four to five years	28	1.6
4) Six to ten years	132	7.4
5) Eleven to fifteen years	350	19.8
6) Sixteen to twenty-five years	122	6.9
7) Twenty-six years or older	308	17.4
Missing	1856
TOTAL	1772	100.0

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104) ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS: Have you been confirmed? (MCONFIRM)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	382	21.6
2) Yes	1385	78.4
Missing	1861
TOTAL	1767	100.0

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105) ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS: Were you confirmed in a Presbyterian church? (MCONFBPT)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	529	37.2
2) Yes	893	62.8
Missing	2206
TOTAL	1422	100.0

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106) ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS: Were you raised in the congregation you currently belong to? (MRSDCURR)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1558	84.2
2) Yes	292	15.8
Missing	1778
TOTAL	1850	100.0

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107) ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS: Please indicate whether each of these was or was not a factor in your introduction to the congregation you now attend. - I was looking for a nearby church, regardless of denomination. (MINTRO1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	391	35.9
2) No	699	64.1
Missing	2538
TOTAL	1090	100.0

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108) ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS: Please indicate whether each of these was or was not a factor in your introduction to the congregation you now attend. - I was looking for a Presbyterian church. (MINTRO2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	775	63.3
2) No	450	36.7
Missing	2403
TOTAL	1225	100.0

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109) ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS: Please indicate whether each of these was or was not a factor in your introduction to the congregation you now attend. - I was introduced by a relative who is/was a member of the congregation. (MINTRO3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	225	21.1
2) No	839	78.9
Missing	2564
TOTAL	1064	100.0

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110) ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS: Please indicate whether each of these was or was not a factor in your introduction to the congregation you now attend. - I was introduced by a friend/neighbor/acquaintance who is/was a member of the congregation. (MINTRO4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	452	40.4
2) No	667	59.6
Missing	2509
TOTAL	1119	100.0

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111) ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS: Please indicate whether each of these was or was not a factor in your introduction to the congregation you now attend. - I was one of the charter members. (MINTRO5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	45	4.5
2) No	953	95.5
Missing	2630
TOTAL	998	100.0

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112) ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS: Please indicate whether each of these was or was not a factor in your introduction to the congregation you now attend. - I heard or read about the church and decided to try it. (MINTRO6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	458	43.5
2) No	595	56.5
Missing	2575
TOTAL	1053	100.0

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113) ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS: Please indicate whether each of these was or was not a factor in your introduction to the congregation you now attend. - The pastor visited or called me. (MINTRO7)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	264	25.2
2) No	784	74.8
Missing	2580
TOTAL	1048	100.0

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114) ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS: Which one of these reasons was the most important in your introduction to your current congregation? (MIMPINTR)

	TOTAL	%
1) I was looking for a nearby church, regardless of denomination.	144	10.6
2) I was looking for a Presbyterian church.	452	33.3
3) I was introduced by a relative who is/was a member of the congregation.	162	11.9
4) I was introduced by a friend/neighbor/acquaintance who is/was a member of the congregation.	253	18.6
5) I was one of the charter members.	29	2.1
6) I heard of read about the church and decided to try it.	147	10.8
7) The pastor visited or called me.	129	9.5
8) More than one above	16	1.2
9) None of the above	26	1.9
10) Other	1	0.1
Missing	2269
TOTAL	1359	100.0

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115) ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS: Please indicate whether or not each of these was or was not a factor in your decision to join the congregation you now belong to. - I appreciated the education program for children. (MJOIN1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	609	51.8
2) No	567	48.2
Missing	2452
TOTAL	1176	100.0

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116) ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS: Please indicate whether or not each of these was or was not a factor in your decision to join the congregation you now belong to. - My children enjoyed the activities of this congregation. (MJOIN2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	482	42.0
2) No	665	58.0
Missing	2481
TOTAL	1147	100.0

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117) ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS: Please indicate whether or not each of these was or was not a factor in your decision to join the congregation you now belong to. - It was the closest Presbyterian church. (MJOIN3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	562	46.0
2) No	661	54.0
Missing	2405
TOTAL	1223	100.0

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118) ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS: Please indicate whether or not each of these was or was not a factor in your decision to join the congregation you now belong to. - It was the closest church. (MJOIN4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	170	15.2
2) No	949	84.8
Missing	2509
TOTAL	1119	100.0

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119) ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS: Please indicate whether or not each of these was or was not a factor in your decision to join the congregation you now belong to. - Friends invited me to join. (MJOIN5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	437	37.7
2) No	721	62.3
Missing	2470
TOTAL	1158	100.0

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120) ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS: Please indicate whether or not each of these was or was not a factor in your decision to join the congregation you now belong to. - I found the members very friendly. (MJOIN6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1145	87.9
2) No	158	12.1
Missing	2325
TOTAL	1303	100.0

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121) ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS: Please indicate whether or not each of these was or was not a factor in your decision to join the congregation you now belong to. - I found the pastor's sermons to be very meaningful. (MJOIN7)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1005	79.0
2) No	267	21.0
Missing	2356
TOTAL	1272	100.0

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122) ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS: Please indicate whether or not each of these was or was not a factor in your decision to join the congregation you now belong to. - I was impressed by the pastor. (MJOIN8)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1008	80.4
2) No	246	19.6
Missing	2374
TOTAL	1254	100.0

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123) ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS: Please indicate whether or not each of these was or was not a factor in your decision to join the congregation you now belong to. - I married a member of the congregation. (MJOIN9)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	160	14.2
2) No	966	85.8
Missing	2502
TOTAL	1126	100.0

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124) ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS: Please indicate whether or not each of these was or was not a factor in your decision to join the congregation you now belong to. - I was impressed by how active the church was in social justice issues. (MJOIN10)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	248	22.3
2) No	862	77.7
Missing	2518
TOTAL	1110	100.0

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125) ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS: Please indicate whether or not each of these was or was not a factor in your decision to join the congregation you now belong to. - The congregation seemed spiritually alive. (MJOIN11)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	869	71.2
2) No	352	28.8
Missing	2407
TOTAL	1221	100.0

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126) ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS: Which one of these reasons was the most important in your introduction to your current congregation? (MIMPJOIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) I appreciated the education program for children.	83	5.8
2) My children enjoyed the activities of this congregation.	47	3.3
3) It was the closest Presbyterian church.	171	11.9
4) It was the closest church.	19	1.3
5) Friends invited me to join.	54	3.8
6) I found the members very friendly.	283	19.7
7) I found the pastor's sermons to be very meaningful.	203	14.2
8) I was impressed by the pastor.	205	14.3
9) I married a member of the congregation.	132	9.2
10) I was impressed by how active the church was in social justice issues.	27	1.9
11) The congregation seemed spiritually alive.	136	9.5
12) More than one listed	50	3.5
13) None of the above listed	24	1.7
Missing	2194
TOTAL	1434	100.0

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127) During your life, have you ever belonged to a congregation that was affiliated with a denomination other than Presbyterian? (NOPRESBY)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1839	51.2
2) Yes	1754	48.8
Missing	35
TOTAL	3593	100.0

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128) How many years have you been a Presbyterian? (PRESBYRS)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1 year or less	35	2.0
2) 2-3 years	55	3.2
3) 4-5 years	79	4.5
4) 6-10 years	214	12.3
5) 11-15 years	187	10.7
6) 16-25 years	371	21.3
7) 26-49 years	701	40.2
8) 50 or more years	102	5.8
Missing	1884
TOTAL	1744	100.0

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129) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE WHO HAVE EVER BELONGED TO A CONGREGATION THAT WAS AFFILIATED WITH A DENOMINATION OTHER THAN PRESBYTERIAN: Please indicate the other denomination(s) to which you have belonged. First mention (DENOMA1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Baptist	373	21.5
2) Methodist	508	29.3
3) Lutheran	153	8.8
4) Episcopal	105	6.0
5) United Church of Christ	144	8.3
6) Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)	71	4.1
7) Roman Catholic	85	4.9
8) Reformed churches	44	2.5
9) Other Presbyterian	6	0.3
11) Other	200	11.5
12) More than one of these	46	2.6
13) None of these	1	0.1
Missing	1892
TOTAL	1736	100.0

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130) Please indicate the other denomination(s) to which you have belonged. Second mention (DENOMA2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Baptist	9	0.8
2) Methodist	84	7.3
3) Lutheran	8	0.7
4) Episcopal	8	0.7
5) United Church of Christ	47	4.1
6) Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)	5	0.4
7) Roman Catholic	22	1.9
8) Reformed churches	12	1.0
9) Other Presbyterian	3	0.3
11) Other	92	8.0
13) None of these	867	74.9
Missing	2471
TOTAL	1157	100.0

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131) If you were to move to a community in which there was no Presbyterian church, which type of church would you feel most comfortable joining? (DENOMB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Baptist	212	6.0
2) Methodist	1169	33.1
3) Lutheran	262	7.4
4) Episcopal	326	9.2
5) United Church of Christ	842	23.8
6) Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)	135	3.8
7) Roman Catholic	28	0.8
8) Reformed churches	72	2.0
9) Other Presbyterian	6	0.2
10) Presbyterian (U.S.A.)	30	0.8
11) Other	288	8.1
12) More than one of these	33	0.9
13) None of these	70	2.0
14) Undecided	61	1.7
Missing	94
TOTAL	3534	100.0

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132) Everyone must make many important decisions during his or her life, such as, which occupation to pursue, what goals to strive for, whom to vote for, what to teach one's children, etc. When you make decisions such as these to what extent do you make the decisions on the basis of your religious faith? (DECIDFTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) I seldom, if ever, base such decisions on religious faith.	78	2.2
2) I sometimes base such decisions on my religious faith but definitely do not most of the time.	188	5.2
3) I feel that most of my important decisions are based on my religious faith, but usually in a general, unconscious way.	1262	35.2
4) I feel that most of my important decisions are based on my religious faith, and I usually consciously attempt to make them so.	2047	57.1
5) Circled 1 and 2	1	0.0
10) Circled 3 and 4	5	0.1
14) Not applicable	1	0.0
Missing	46
TOTAL	3582	100.0

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133) Have you ever tried to encourage someone to believe in Jesus Christ or to accept Him as a personal saviour? (EVANGOTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	719	20.1
2) Yes	2862	79.9
Missing	47
TOTAL	3581	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1513	42.3
2) Yes	2018	56.5
3) Miscellaneous	6	0.2
4) Not sure	2	0.1
5) Multiple experiences	34	1.0
Missing	55
TOTAL	3573	100.0

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135) Generally speaking, do you think that the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is giving adequate answers to the following? - The moral problems and needs of the individual (PCUSANS1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1877	53.2
2) No	1178	33.4
3) Don't know	476	13.5
Missing	97
TOTAL	3531	100.0

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136) Generally speaking, do you think that the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is giving adequate answers to the following? - The problems of family life (PCUSANS2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1803	51.1
2) No	1187	33.7
3) Don't know	536	15.2
Missing	102
TOTAL	3526	100.0

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137) Generally speaking, do you think that the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is giving adequate answers to the following? - People's spiritual needs (PCUSANS3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1942	54.7
2) No	1208	34.0
3) Don't know	400	11.3
Missing	78
TOTAL	3550	100.0

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138) For the following statement, indicate your level of agreement or disagreement. - My denominational affiliation is an important part of my identity as a Christian. (PCDENOM1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree	2940	82.0
2) Disagree	629	17.6
3) Don't know	15	0.4
Missing	44
TOTAL	3584	100.0

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139) For the following statement, indicate your level of agreement or disagreement. - While they may have disagreements from time to time, Christians should remain loyal to one denomination throughout their adult lives. (PCDENOM2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree	1736	48.6
2) Disagree	1782	49.9
3) Don't know	56	1.6
Missing	54
TOTAL	3574	100.0

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140) For the following statement, indicate your level of agreement or disagreement. - There are several other denominations where I could belong and be just as satisfied. (PCDENOM3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree	2085	58.3
2) Disagree	1294	36.2
3) Don't know	195	5.5
Missing	54
TOTAL	3574	100.0

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141) For the following statement, indicate your level of agreement or disagreement. - The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has a clearer understanding of the church's mission in the world today than do most other denominations. (PCDENOM4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Agree	1590	44.5
2) Disagree	1373	38.4
3) Don't know	612	17.1
Missing	53
TOTAL	3575	100.0

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142) Which one of the following statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible? (BIBLEFL)

	TOTAL	%
1) The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word.	377	10.6
2) The Bible is the inspired word of God but not everything in it should be taken literally, word for word.	3056	85.5
3) The Bible is an ancient book of fables, legends, history, and moral precepts recorded by men and women.	115	3.2
4) Circled 1 and 2	2	0.1
5) Circled 1 and 3	1	0.0
6) Circled 2 and 3	13	0.4
7) Circled 1, 2, and 3	1	0.0
8) None of the above	7	0.2
9) Not sure	1	0.0
Missing	55
TOTAL	3573	100.0

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143) How important is the following to you personally? - Knowing there is a God (BELIEV1)

	TOTAL	%
1) One of the most important	3001	83.6
2) Important	535	14.9
3) Not very important	40	1.1
4) Not important at all	12	0.3
Missing	40
TOTAL	3588	100.0

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144) How important is the following to you personally? - Knowing that God loves me (BELIEV2)

	TOTAL	%
1) One of the most important	2999	83.7
2) Important	519	14.5
3) Not very important	49	1.4
4) Not important at all	14	0.4
Missing	47
TOTAL	3581	100.0

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145) How important is the following to you personally? - Trying to lead a good Christian life (BELIEV3)

	TOTAL	%
1) One of the most important	2005	56.0
2) Important	1529	42.7
3) Not very important	41	1.1
4) Not important at all	4	0.1
Missing	49
TOTAL	3579	100.0

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146) How important is the following to you personally? - Helping others who are in need (BELIEV4)

	TOTAL	%
1) One of the most important	1737	48.8
2) Important	1779	49.9
3) Not very important	47	1.3
Missing	65
TOTAL	3563	100.0

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147) How important is the following to you personally? - Accepting Jesus Christ as my personal saviour (BELIEV5)

	TOTAL	%
1) One of the most important	2404	67.4
2) Important	907	25.4
3) Not very important	202	5.7
4) Not important at all	52	1.5
Missing	63
TOTAL	3565	100.0

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148) How important is the following to you personally? - Knowing the distinctive doctrines of the Presbyterian Church (BELIEV6)

	TOTAL	%
1) One of the most important	255	7.1
2) Important	2185	61.2
3) Not very important	1032	28.9
4) Not important at all	101	2.8
Missing	55
TOTAL	3573	100.0

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149) How important is the following to you personally? - Attending worship services (BELIEV7)

	TOTAL	%
1) One of the most important	1517	42.5
2) Important	1883	52.8
3) Not very important	150	4.2
4) Not important at all	17	0.5
Missing	61
TOTAL	3567	100.0

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150) How important is the following to you personally? - Working to bring about social justice (BELIEV8)

	TOTAL	%
1) One of the most important	881	24.9
2) Important	2095	59.2
3) Not very important	516	14.6
4) Not important at all	48	1.4
Missing	88
TOTAL	3540	100.0

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151) How important is the following to you personally? - Telling others about Jesus (BELIEV9)

	TOTAL	%
1) One of the most important	1093	30.8
2) Important	1837	51.8
3) Not very important	542	15.3
4) Not important at all	71	2.0
Missing	85
TOTAL	3543	100.0

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152) How important is the following to you personally? - Belonging to this particular denomination (BELIEV10)

	TOTAL	%
1) One of the most important	329	9.2
2) Important	2091	58.8
3) Not very important	985	27.7
4) Not important at all	153	4.3
Missing	70
TOTAL	3558	100.0

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153) How important is the following to you personally? - Church membership, in general (BELIEV11)

	TOTAL	%
1) One of the most important	1175	33.0
2) Important	2098	58.9
3) Not very important	257	7.2
4) Not important at all	30	0.8
Missing	68
TOTAL	3560	100.0

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154) How important is the following to you personally? - Religion in my life (BELIEV12)

	TOTAL	%
1) One of the most important	2096	58.9
2) Important	1341	37.7
3) Not very important	100	2.8
4) Not important at all	23	0.6
Missing	68
TOTAL	3560	100.0

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155) How important is the following to you personally? - Socializing with persons with similar values (BELIEV13)

	TOTAL	%
1) One of the most important	515	14.4
2) Important	2196	61.3
3) Not very important	769	21.5
4) Not important at all	105	2.9
Missing	43
TOTAL	3585	100.0

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156) Indicate where you would place your image of God between the two contrasting images: Mother - Father. (GODIMAG1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Mother	12	0.3
2)	25	0.7
3)	55	1.6
4)	997	28.4
5)	489	13.9
6)	436	12.4
7) Father	1501	42.7
Missing	113
TOTAL	3515	100.0

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157) Indicate where you would place your image of God between the two contrasting images: Master - Spouse. (GODIMAG2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Master	1495	44.5
2)	605	18.0
3)	421	12.5
4)	530	15.8
5)	131	3.9
6)	97	2.9
7) Spouse	83	2.5
Missing	266
TOTAL	3362	100.0

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158) Indicate where you would place your image of God between the two contrasting images: Judge - Lover. (GODIMAG3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Judge	784	23.3
2)	232	6.9
3)	315	9.4
4)	1118	33.2
5)	364	10.8
6)	355	10.5
7) Lover	198	5.9
Missing	262
TOTAL	3366	100.0

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159) Indicate where you would place your image of God between the two contrasting images: Friend - King. (GODIMAG4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Friend	788	23.3
2)	389	11.5
3)	315	9.3
4)	1116	33.0
5)	280	8.3
6)	158	4.7
7) King	337	10.0
Missing	245
TOTAL	3383	100.0

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160) Please indicate the strength of your agreement for the following statement toward people in other countries who have never heard about Christ. - I believe that if we do not preach Christ to them, they will be damned forever. (EVNGOTH1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	144	4.1
2) Agree	284	8.0
3) Neither agree or disagree	659	18.6
4) Disagree	1224	34.6
5) Strongly disagree	1231	34.8
Missing	86
TOTAL	3542	100.0

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161) Please indicate the strength of your agreement for the following statement toward people in other countries who have never heard about Christ. - I don't believe they will be damned, but I do have a desire to share the love of Christ with them. (EVNGOTH2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	1136	32.1
2) Agree	1737	49.0
3) Neither agree or disagree	378	10.7
4) Disagree	208	5.9
5) Strongly disagree	83	2.3
Missing	86
TOTAL	3542	100.0

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162) Please indicate the strength of your agreement for the following statement toward people in other countries who have never heard about Christ. - I believe that we shouldn't worry about them because there are so many people in this country who haven't heard about Christ. (EVNGOTH3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	41	1.2
2) Agree	92	2.6
3) Neither agree or disagree	350	9.9
4) Disagree	1668	47.2
5) Strongly disagree	1380	39.1
Missing	97
TOTAL	3531	100.0

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163) Please indicate the strength of your agreement for the following statement toward people in other countries who have never heard about Christ - I believe that we should respect their religions and stop trying to impose Christianity on them. (EVNGOTH4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	202	5.7
2) Agree	751	21.4
3) Neither agree or disagree	862	24.5
4) Disagree	1147	32.6
5) Strongly disagree	555	15.8
Missing	111
TOTAL	3517	100.0

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164) Indicate the strength of your agreement or disagreement with the following statement. - All the different religions are equally good ways of helping a person find ultimate truth. (CHREL1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	773	21.7
2) Agree	1184	33.2
3) Neither agree or disagree	480	13.5
4) Disagree	781	21.9
5) Strongly disagree	350	9.8
Missing	60
TOTAL	3568	100.0

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165) Indicate the strength of your agreement or disagreement with the following statement. - Not all the churches have God's Truth; many are in serious error. (CHREL2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	525	14.8
2) Agree	1601	45.1
3) Neither agree or disagree	867	24.4
4) Disagree	471	13.3
5) Strongly disagree	88	2.5
Missing	76
TOTAL	3552	100.0

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166) Indicate the strength of your agreement or disagreement with the following statement. - The only absolute truth for humankind is Jesus Christ. (CHREL3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	1365	38.2
2) Agree	1104	30.9
3) Neither agree or disagree	516	14.5
4) Disagree	474	13.3
5) Strongly disagree	110	3.1
Missing	59
TOTAL	3569	100.0

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167) Indicate the strength of your agreement or disagreement with the following statement. - All the great religions of the world are equally good and true. (CHREL4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	650	18.3
2) Agree	1059	29.8
3) Neither agree or disagree	689	19.4
4) Disagree	784	22.1
5) Strongly disagree	372	10.5
Missing	74
TOTAL	3554	100.0

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168) Indicate the strength of your agreement or disagreement with the following statement. - Only the followers of Jesus Christ and members of His church can be saved. (CHREL5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	484	13.6
2) Agree	686	19.3
3) Neither agree or disagree	658	18.5
4) Disagree	1206	34.0
5) Strongly disagree	517	14.6
Missing	77
TOTAL	3551	100.0

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169) Indicate the strength of your agreement or disagreement with the following statement. - The primary purpose of men and women in this life is to prepare for the next life. (CHREL6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	628	17.7
2) Agree	1296	36.5
3) Neither agree or disagree	593	16.7
4) Disagree	826	23.3
5) Strongly disagree	205	5.8
Missing	80
TOTAL	3548	100.0

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170) Indicate the strength of your agreement or disagreement with the following statement. - It is not as important to worry about life after death as what one can do in this life. (CHREL7)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	597	16.8
2) Agree	1781	50.0
3) Neither agree or disagree	420	11.8
4) Disagree	619	17.4
5) Strongly disagree	144	4.0
Missing	67
TOTAL	3561	100.0

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171) Indicate the strength of your agreement or disagreement with the following statement. - I believe in a divine judgment after death where some shall be rewarded and others punished. (CHREL8)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	401	11.3
2) Agree	1082	30.4
3) Neither agree or disagree	725	20.4
4) Disagree	1004	28.2
5) Strongly disagree	348	9.8
Missing	68
TOTAL	3560	100.0

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172) Indicate the strength of your agreement or disagreement with the following statement. - Today, people should think for themselves about religion and not accept the teachings of any one church. (CHREL9)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	192	5.4
2) Agree	1163	32.7
3) Neither agree or disagree	823	23.1
4) Disagree	1378	38.8
Missing	72
TOTAL	3556	100.0

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173) Indicate the strength of your agreement or disagreement with the following statement. - The individual can find religious truth without any help from a church. (CHREL10)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	346	9.7
2) Agree	1258	35.3
3) Neither agree or disagree	518	14.5
4) Disagree	1439	40.4
Missing	67
TOTAL	3561	100.0

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174) Indicate the strength of your agreement or disagreement with the following statement. - Religious ideas should be the result of the individual's search, without regard to any churches or church teachings. (CHREL11)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	443	12.4
2) Agree	1361	38.2
3) Neither agree or disagree	444	12.5
4) Disagree	1313	36.9
Missing	67
TOTAL	3561	100.0

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175) Indicate the strength of your agreement or disagreement with the following statement. - To know God's Truth, it is important to follow the teachings of ministers. (CHREL12)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	52	1.5
2) Agree	764	21.5
3) Neither agree or disagree	1170	32.9
4) Disagree	1341	37.7
5) Strongly disagree	233	6.5
Missing	68
TOTAL	3560	100.0

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176) Indicate the strength of your agreement or disagreement with the following statement. - God's Truth was given to the church, and all persons must follow the church's teachings. (CHREL13)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	63	1.8
2) Agree	620	17.5
3) Neither agree or disagree	1054	29.7
4) Disagree	1477	41.6
5) Strongly disagree	337	9.5
Missing	77
TOTAL	3551	100.0

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177) What is your sex? (SEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Female	1235	34.3
2) Male	2367	65.7
Missing	26
TOTAL	3602	100.0

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178) What is your present age? (AGE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	3598	52.165	14

179) Which of the categories below most closely describes the place in which you currently live? (LOCATION)

	TOTAL	%
1) In open country but not on a farm	350	9.7
2) On a farm	89	2.5
3) In a small city or town (under 50,000 population)	1230	34.2
4) In a medium-size city (50,000-250,000 population)	514	14.3
5) In a suburb near a medium-size city	287	8.0
6) In a large city (over 250,000 population)	420	11.7
7) In a suburb near a large city	702	19.5
8) Traveling in a motor home	1	0.0
Missing	35
TOTAL	3593	100.0

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180) What is your present marital status? (MARITAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	3084	85.5
2) Not married	522	14.5
Missing	22
TOTAL	3606	100.0

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181) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED: Have you had a previous marriage? (PREVMARR)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	2595	85.1
2) Yes, I was widowed	80	2.6
3) Yes, I was divorced	370	12.1
4) Yes, I was both widowed and divorced	3	0.1
Missing	580
TOTAL	3048	100.0

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182) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY NOT MARRIED: Have you ever been married? (EVERMARR)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	191	36.8
2) Yes, I was widowed	167	32.2
3) Yes, I was divorced	157	30.3
4) Yes, I was both widowed and divorced	4	0.8
Missing	3109
TOTAL	519	100.0

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183) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY MARRIED OR THOSE NOT MARRIED WHO WERE PREVIOUSLY MARRIED: In what faith was your husband or wife raised? (SPFAITH1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Baptist	365	11.9
2) Methodist	471	15.4
3) Lutheran	191	6.3
4) Episcopal	104	3.4
5) United Church of Christ	132	4.3
6) Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)	56	1.8
7) Roman Catholic	213	7.0
8) Reformed churches	40	1.3
9) Other Presbyterian	6	0.2
10) Presbyterian (U.S.A.)	1236	40.4
11) Other	164	5.4
12) More than one of these	5	0.2
13) None of these	68	2.2
14) Don't know	5	0.2
Missing	572
TOTAL	3056	100.0

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184) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY MARRIED OR THOSE NOT MARRIED WHO WERE PREVIOUSLY MARRIED: In what faith was your husband or wife raised? (Previous marriage) (SPFAITH2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Baptist	2	0.3
2) Methodist	6	0.8
3) Lutheran	4	0.5
5) United Church of Christ	6	0.8
6) Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)	1	0.1
7) Roman Catholic	4	0.5
9) Other Presbyterian	1	0.1
10) Presbyterian (U.S.A.)	43	5.4
11) Other	723	91.3
12) More than one of these	1	0.1
13) None of these	1	0.1
Missing	2836
TOTAL	792	100.0

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185) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY MARRIED OR THOSE WHO WERE PREVIOUSLY MARRIED: Current church affiliation of spouse (SPCURAFF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Baptist	16	1.1
2) Methodist	22	1.5
3) Lutheran	8	0.5
4) Episcopal	5	0.3
5) United Church of Christ	3	0.2
7) Romans Catholic	31	2.1
8) Reform churches	1	0.1
9) Other Presbyterian	1	0.1
10) Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)	1284	87.5
11) Other	14	1.0
13) None	79	5.4
14) Don't know	3	0.2
Missing	2161
TOTAL	1467	100.0

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186) ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS: Are you employed... (MEMPLOYD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Part time	232	12.8
2) Full time	751	41.3
3) Unemployed	13	0.7
4) Retired	581	32.0
5) Full time homemaker	193	10.6
6) Self-employed	4	0.2
7) Student	21	1.2
8) Other	22	1.2
Missing	1811
TOTAL	1817	100.0

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187) ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS: What is your usual occupation? (See summary documentation.) (MOCCUP)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	1646	193.375	180

188) What is the highest level of education you have attained? (EDUCHI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than 8 years of formal education	5	0.1
2) Completed eighth grade	15	0.4
3) Some high school	36	1.0
4) Completed high school	291	8.1
5) Some college	413	11.5
6) Graduated from college	1666	46.6
7) Some graduate work	426	11.9
8) A graduate degree	724	20.2
Missing	52
TOTAL	3576	100.0

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189) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE MEMBERS WHO GRADUATED FROM COLLEGE OR DID SOME GRADUATE WORK: Specify your major. (EDMAJORM)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	1063	55.327	26

190) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED: Is your husband or wife employed... (SPEMPLOY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Part time	1026	33.6
2) Full time	873	28.6
3) Unemployed	76	2.5
4) Retired	469	15.4
5) Full time homemaker	516	16.9
6) Self employed	19	0.6
7) Student	50	1.6
8) Other	26	0.9
Missing	573
TOTAL	3055	100.0

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191) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE MEMBERS WHO ARE MARRIED AND THEIR HUSBANDS OR WIVES ARE NOT ORDAINED MINISTERS: What is your husband's or wife's usual occupation? (See summary documentation.) (SPOCCUPM)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	1307	211.276	204

192) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED: What is your husband's or wife's highest level of education completed? (SPEDUCHI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than 8 years of formal education	8	0.3
2) Completed eighth grade	17	0.6
3) Some high school	48	1.6
4) Completed high school	345	11.4
5) Some college	570	18.8
6) College graduate	859	28.4
7) Some graduate work	295	9.7
8) A graduate work	887	29.3
Missing	599
TOTAL	3029	100.0

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193) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE MEMBERS WHO ARE MARRIED AND THEIR HUSBANDS OR WIVES HAVE GRADUATED FROM COLLEGE OR HAD SOME GRADUATE WORK: Please specify your spouse's major. (SPMAJORM)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	774	56.402	27

194) How many children have you ever had, that is, how many children have you given birth to or fathered? Please count all that were born alive at any time (including any you had from a previous marriage). (Do not count any stepchildren or adopted children.) (KIDNBR)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	583	16.3
1) 1	413	11.5
2) 2	1226	34.2
3) 3	839	23.4
4) 4	370	10.3
5) 5	103	2.9
6) 6 or more	48	1.3
Missing	46
TOTAL	3582	100.0

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195) Do you have any legally adopted children? (KIDADP)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	3266	91.2
2) Yes	315	8.8
Missing	47
TOTAL	3581	100.0

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196) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE ANY LEGALLY ADOPTED CHILDREN: How many adopted children do you have? (KIDADNBR)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1	173	54.9
2) 2	105	33.3
3) 3	23	7.3
4) 4	11	3.5
5) 5	2	0.6
6) 6 or more	1	0.3
Missing	3313
TOTAL	315	100.0

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197) Do you have any stepchildren (that is, did your spouse have children at the time of your marriage)? (KIDSTP)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	3217	90.7
2) Yes	329	9.3
Missing	82
TOTAL	3546	100.0

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198) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE STEPCHILDREN: How many stepchildren do you have? (KIDSTNBR)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1	86	26.3
2) 2	128	39.1
3) 3	72	22.0
4) 4	29	8.9
5) 5	8	2.4
6) 6 or more	4	1.2
Missing	3301
TOTAL	327	100.0

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199) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE HAD CHILDREN: Please list the current age of each child (including any adopted or stepchildren). (Leave the space blank for any child who has died.) - First child (KIDAGE1)

	TOTAL	%
1) 5 years or less	222	7.1
2) 6-17 years	677	21.6
3) 18-24 years	485	15.5
4) 25 years or older	1712	54.7
5) Child deceased	35	1.1
Missing	497
TOTAL	3131	100.0

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200) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE HAD CHILDREN: Please list the current age of each child (including any adopted or stepchildren). (Leave the space blank for any child who has died.) - Second child (KIDAGE2)

	TOTAL	%
1) 5 years or less	245	8.9
2) 6-17 years	634	22.9
3) 18-24 years	403	14.6
4) 25 years or older	1451	52.4
5) Child deceased	35	1.3
Missing	860
TOTAL	2768	100.0

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201) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE HAD CHILDREN: Please list the current age of each child (including any adopted or stepchildren). (Leave the space blank for any child who has died.) - Third child (KIDAGE3)

	TOTAL	%
1) 5 or less years	113	7.4
2) 6-17 years	286	18.7
3) 18-24 years	253	16.5
4) 25 years or older	838	54.7
5) Child deceased	43	2.8
Missing	2095
TOTAL	1533	100.0

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202) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE HAD CHILDREN: Please list the current age of each child (including any adopted or stepchildren). (Leave the space blank for any child who has died.) - Fourth child (KIDAGE4)

	TOTAL	%
1) 5 years or less	42	6.3
2) 6-17 years	96	14.5
3) 18-24 years	124	18.7
4) 25 years or older	377	56.9
5) Child deceased	24	3.6
Missing	2965
TOTAL	663	100.0

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203) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE HAD CHILDREN: Please list the current age of each child (including any adopted or stepchildren). (Leave the space blank for any child who has died.) - Fifth child (KIDAGE5)

	TOTAL	%
1) 5 years or less	9	3.6
2) 6-17 years	31	12.4
3) 18-24 years	66	26.5
4) 25 years or older	135	54.2
5) Child deceased	8	3.2
Missing	3379
TOTAL	249	100.0

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204) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE HAD CHILDREN: Please list the current age of each child (including any adopted or stepchildren). (Leave the space blank for any child who has died.) - Sixth child (KIDAGE6)

	TOTAL	%
1) 5 years or less	2	1.8
2) 6-17 years	13	11.9
3) 18-24 years	21	19.3
4) 25 years or older	69	63.3
5) Child deceased	4	3.7
Missing	3519
TOTAL	109	100.0

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205) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE HAD CHILDREN: Please list the current age of each child (including any adopted or stepchildren). (Leave the space blank for any child who has died.) - Seventh child (KIDAGE7)

	TOTAL	%
1) 5 years or less	1	2.4
2) 6-17 years	4	9.8
3) 18-24 years	11	26.8
4) 25 years or older	22	53.7
5) Child deceased	3	7.3
Missing	3587
TOTAL	41	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Democrat	1339	37.5
2) Independent	713	19.9
3) Republican	1463	40.9
4) Other	31	0.9
5) Non-voting citizen	6	0.2
9) Not applicable	23	0.6
Missing	53
TOTAL	3575	100.0

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207) Which of these best describes your usual stand on political issues? (POLSTAND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very liberal	160	4.5
2) Liberal	773	21.7
3) Moderate	1654	46.3
4) Conservative	918	25.7
5) Very conservative	59	1.7
9) Response not applicable	6	0.2
Missing	58
TOTAL	3570	100.0

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208) How many people (counting yourself) live in your household? (Do not include students who live elsewhere while they attend college or university.) (HSHLDNBR)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1 (I live alone.)	366	10.2
2) 2	1650	45.9
3) 3	627	17.5
4) 4	622	17.3
5) 5	236	6.6
6) 6	68	1.9
7) 7 or more	11	0.3
8) Not applicable (I live in a dormitory, nursing home, or other institutional housing.)	11	0.3
Missing	37
TOTAL	3591	100.0

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209) DASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO DID NOT DESCRIBE THEIR CURRENT RESIDENCE AS DORMITORY, BARRACKS, OR OTHER INSTITUTIONAL HOUSING AND DO NOT LIVE ALONE: Please describe the other people in your household by indicating their relationship to you. - Spouse (HSHLD1)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	551	15.3
1) Spouse	3061	84.7
Missing	16
TOTAL	3612	100.0

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210) DASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO DID NOT DESCRIBE THEIR CURRENT RESIDENCE AS DORMITORY, BARRACKS, OR OTHER INSTITUTIONAL HOUSING AND DO NOT LIVE ALONE: Please describe the other people in your household by indicating their relationship to you, and how many there are. - Daughter(s) (HSHLD2)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	2622	72.6
1)	739	20.5
2)	214	5.9
3)	36	1.0
4)	1	0.0
Missing	16
TOTAL	3612	100.0

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211) DASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO DID NOT DESCRIBE THEIR CURRENT RESIDENCE AS DORMITORY, BARRACKS, OR OTHER INSTITUTIONAL HOUSING AND DO NOT LIVE ALONE: Please describe the other people in your household by indicating their relationship to you, and how many there are. - Son(s) (HSHLD3)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	2584	71.5
1)	719	19.9
2)	261	7.2
3)	43	1.2
4)	5	0.1
Missing	16
TOTAL	3612	100.0

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212) DASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO DID NOT DESCRIBE THEIR CURRENT RESIDENCE AS DORMITORY, BARRACKS, OR OTHER INSTITUTIONAL HOUSING AND DO NOT LIVE ALONE: Please describe the other people in your household by indicating their relationship to you, and how many there are. - Stepchildren (HSHLD4)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	3552	98.3
1)	38	1.1
2)	16	0.4
3)	6	0.2
Missing	16
TOTAL	3612	100.0

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213) DASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO DID NOT DESCRIBE THEIR CURRENT RESIDENCE AS DORMITORY, BARRACKS, OR OTHER INSTITUTIONAL HOUSING AND DO NOT LIVE ALONE: Please describe the other people in your household by indicating their relationship to you, and how many there are. - Grandchildren (HSHLD5)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	3585	99.3
1)	18	0.5
2)	4	0.1
3)	5	0.1
Missing	16
TOTAL	3612	100.0

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214) DASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO DID NOT DESCRIBE THEIR CURRENT RESIDENCE AS DORMITORY, BARRACKS, OR OTHER INSTITUTIONAL HOUSING AND DO NOT LIVE ALONE: Please describe the other people in your household by indicating their relationship to you, and how many there are. - Parents and/or in-laws (HSHLD6)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	3516	97.3
1)	5	0.1
2)	32	0.9
3)	7	0.2
4)	23	0.6
5)	27	0.7
6)	1	0.0
7)	1	0.0
Missing	16
TOTAL	3612	100.0

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215) DASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO DID NOT DESCRIBE THEIR CURRENT RESIDENCE AS DORMITORY, BARRACKS, OR OTHER INSTITUTIONAL HOUSING AND DO NOT LIVE ALONE: Please describe the other people in your household by indicating their relationship to you, and how many there are. - Siblings (HSHLD7)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	3592	99.4
1)	11	0.3
2)	8	0.2
5)	1	0.0
Missing	16
TOTAL	3612	100.0

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216) DASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO DID NOT DESCRIBE THEIR CURRENT RESIDENCE AS DORMITORY, BARRACKS, OR OTHER INSTITUTIONAL HOUSING AND DO NOT LIVE ALONE: Please describe the other people in your household by indicating their relationship to you, and how many there are. - Aunts, uncles, and/or other relatives (HSHLD8)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	3589	99.4
1)	22	0.6
6)	1	0.0
Missing	16
TOTAL	3612	100.0

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217) DASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO DID NOT DESCRIBE THEIR CURRENT RESIDENCE AS DORMITORY, BARRACKS, OR OTHER INSTITUTIONAL HOUSING AND DO NOT LIVE ALONE: Please describe the other people in your household by indicating their relationship to you, and how many there are. - Grandparents (HSHLD9)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	3610	99.9
2)	1	0.0
3)	1	0.0
Missing	16
TOTAL	3612	100.0

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218) DASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO DID NOT DESCRIBE THEIR CURRENT RESIDENCE AS DORMITORY, BARRACKS, OR OTHER INSTITUTIONAL HOUSING AND DO NOT LIVE ALONE: Please describe the other people in your household by indicating their relationship to you, and how many there are. - Others (HSHLD10)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	3526	97.6
1) Friend or roommate	25	0.7
2) More than one friend or roommate	5	0.1
3) Three friends	3	0.1
10) Cohabitant	12	0.3
11) Cohabitant and child	2	0.1
20) Foster child	4	0.1
21) Two foster children	6	0.2
30) Boarder or roomers	6	0.2
31) Two boarders	2	0.1
40) Foreign student	8	0.2
41) Two foreign students	1	0.0
50) Landlord	4	0.1
63) Refugee family	1	0.0
70) Household staff	5	0.1
93) Two students, Japanese student, friend	1	0.0
96) Two disabled adults	1	0.0
Missing	16
TOTAL	3612	100.0

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219) Is the home in which you currently live... (HOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Rented by you	332	9.3
2) Owned by you free and clear of mortgage	826	23.2
3) Owned by you with a mortgage	1824	51.3
4) Owned by congregation	515	14.5
5) Other	15	0.4
6) Shared by you and the church	4	0.1
7) Owned by relatives/parents	28	0.8
8) Owned by employer	10	0.3
9) Miscellaneous	1	0.0
Missing	73
TOTAL	3555	100.0

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220) Which of the following best describes your current residence? (RESIDENC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Building of duplexes, triplexes or quadriplexes	89	2.5
2) Building of apartments	150	4.2
3) Building of townhomes	142	4.0
4) Mobile home, on a lot you own	14	0.4
5) Mobile home, on a lot you rent	28	0.8
6) Single family house, detached from other houses	3117	88.0
8) Motor home	1	0.0
Missing	87
TOTAL	3541	100.0

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221) Which of these broad categories best describes your approximate total family income from all sources (including housing and other allowances), before taxes, in 1989? (If you live alone, please answer in terms of your personal income.) (INCOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) $15,000-$24,999	585	16.7
2) $25,000-$49,999	1573	45.0
3) $50,000-$99,999	1114	31.9
4) $100,000 or more	223	6.4
Missing	133
TOTAL	3495	100.0

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222) In 1989, what percentage of your family's total pre-tax income from all sources (including pensions, investments, housing allowances, etc.) did you contribute to your church? (TOCHURCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) 2% or less	602	18.2
2) 3%-6%	1202	36.3
3) 7%-9%	560	16.9
4) 10% or more	946	28.6
5) Unspecified	1	0.0
Missing	317
TOTAL	3311	100.0

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223) What is your race/ethnicity? (RACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) American Indian, Native American	39	1.1
2) Asian American, Pacific Islander	40	1.1
3) African American, Black	50	1.4
4) Hispanic, Spanish American	22	0.6
5) White, Caucasian	3421	95.5
6) Other (specify)	5	0.1
9) Response not applicable	4	0.1
Missing	47
TOTAL	3581	100.0

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224) SIZEM (SIZEM)

	TOTAL	%
1) 0-99	140	9.5
2) 100-199	219	14.8
3) 200-299	241	16.3
4) 300-499	286	19.3
5) 500-999	308	20.8
6) 1000-MORE	287	19.4
Missing	2147
TOTAL	1481	100.0

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225) Age group 1 (AGEGRP1)

	TOTAL	%
1) 19 and younger	10	0.3
2) 20-24	16	0.4
3) 25-29	78	2.2
4) 30-34	246	6.8
5) 35-39	412	11.4
6) 40-44	440	12.2
7) 45-49	370	10.3
8) 50-54	380	10.6
9) 55-59	487	13.5
10) 60-64	484	13.4
11) 65-69	288	8.0
12) 70-74	193	5.4
13) 75-79	118	3.3
14) 80-84	62	1.7
15) 85 and older	15	0.4
Missing	29
TOTAL	3599	100.0

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226) Age group 2 (AGEGRP2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Under 40	762	21.2
2) 40-49	971	27.0
3) 50-59	1167	32.4
4) 60 and older	699	19.4
Missing	29
TOTAL	3599	100.0

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227) Index on relativism (see summary documentation for index construction) (RELATVSM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Low	1878	54.0
2) Medium	1298	37.3
3) High	302	8.7
Missing	150
TOTAL	3478	100.0

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228) Index on (CHRISTON)

	TOTAL	%
1) Low	1311	37.2
2) Medium	1219	34.6
3) High	993	28.2
Missing	105
TOTAL	3523	100.0

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229) Index on universalism (see summary documentation for index construction) (UNIVERSL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Low	2234	63.0
2) Medium	792	22.3
3) High	518	14.6
Missing	84
TOTAL	3544	100.0

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230) Index on otherworldliness (see summary documentation for index construction) (OTHERWD1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Low	1250	35.7
2) Medium	1578	45.0
3) High	677	19.3
Missing	123
TOTAL	3505	100.0

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231) Index on otherworldliness (see summary documentation for index construction) (OTHERWD2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Low	1760	49.9
2) Medium	1131	32.1
3) High	635	18.0
Missing	102
TOTAL	3526	100.0

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232) Index on individualism (see summary documentation for index construction) (INDIVDSM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Low	970	27.8
2) Medium	2104	60.3
3) High	418	12.0
Missing	136
TOTAL	3492	100.0

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233) Has respondent ever been married or never been married? (EVERMAR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Has been married	3412	97.2
2) Has never been married	99	2.8
Missing	117
TOTAL	3511	100.0

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234) ASKED ONLY OF CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY: How many congregations do you regularly serve or attend? (CSERVE)

	TOTAL	%
1) One	1464	84.8
2) Two or more	180	10.4
3) Retired	37	2.1
4) Other response	46	2.7
Missing	1901
TOTAL	1727	100.0

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235) ASKED ONLY OF CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY: In what year were you ordained as a minister of the Word and Sacrament? (CORDAIND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Prior to 1950	44	2.5
2) 1950-1959	360	20.5
3) 1960-1969	396	22.6
4) 1970-1979	398	22.7
5) 1980-1990	556	31.7
Missing	1874
TOTAL	1754	100.0

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236) ASKED ONLY OF CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY: If you were ordained by a denomination other than the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) or one of its predecessor denominations, name that body. (CDENORD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Baptist	36	28.6
2) Methodist	12	9.5
3) Lutheran	5	4.0
4) Episcopal	5	4.0
5) United Church of Christ	11	8.7
6) Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)	4	3.2
8) Reformed churches	12	9.5
9) Other Presbyterian	23	18.3
11) Other	18	14.3
Missing	3502
TOTAL	126	100.0

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237) ASKED ONLY OF CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY: Are you presently enrolled in a graduate school, seminary, or theological school? (CSCHOOL)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1585	90.9
2) Yes	158	9.1
Missing	1885
TOTAL	1743	100.0

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238) ASKED ONLY OF CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY: Please indicate the theological degrees you have received. First mention (CTHDEGR1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Bible college	38	2.2
2) Bachelor of Divinity, Master of Divinity	1616	92.4
3) Master's degree, Master of Religious Education, Master of Christian Education	17	1.0
4) Master's in Theology, Master of Systematic Theology	10	0.6
5) Doctor of Ministry	59	3.4
6) Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Theology, Doctor of Systematic Theology	3	0.2
7) Other	5	0.3
Missing	1880
TOTAL	1748	100.0

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239) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY WHO HAVE RECEIVED A B.D./M.DIV.: In what year did you receive your degree? (CYRDEGR1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Before 1950	42	2.5
2) 1950-1959	355	20.7
3) 1960-1969	408	23.8
4) 1970-1979	401	23.4
5) 1980-1990	505	29.5
Missing	1917
TOTAL	1711	100.0

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240) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY WHO HAVE RECEIVED A B.D./M.DIV.: From what institution did you receive your degree? (category labels unavailable) (CSCHDGR1)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	1748	74.062	72

241) ASKED ONLY OF CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY: Please indicate which theological degrees you have received. Second mention (CTHDEGR2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Bible college	1	0.2
2) Bachelor of Divinity, Master of Divinity	38	6.8
3) Master's degree, Master of Religious Education, Master of Christian Education	69	12.3
4) Master's in Theology, Master of Systematic Theology	166	29.5
5) Doctor of Ministry	217	38.6
6) Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Theology, Doctor of Systematic Theology	50	8.9
7) Other	21	3.7
Missing	3066
TOTAL	562	100.0

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242) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY WHO HAVE RECEIVED A D.MIN.: In what year did you receive your degree? (CYRDEGR2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Prior to 1950	7	1.3
2) 1950-1959	53	9.6
3) 1960-1969	113	20.4
4) 1970-1979	161	29.1
5) 1980-1990	220	39.7
Missing	3074
TOTAL	554	100.0

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243) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY WHO HAVE RECEIVED A D.MIN.: From what institution did you receive your degree? (category labels unavailable) (CSCHDGR2)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	558	93.176	81

244) ASKED ONLY OF CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY: Please indicate which theological degrees you have received. Third mention (CTHDEGR3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Bible college	2	1.8
2) Bachelor of Divinity, Master of Divinity	1	0.9
3) Master's degree, Master of Religious Education, Master of Christian Education	1	0.9
4) Master's in Theology, Master of Systematic Theology	8	7.1
5) Doctor of Ministry	56	50.0
6) Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Theology, Doctor of Systematic Theology	35	31.3
7) Other	9	8.0
Missing	3516
TOTAL	112	100.0

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245) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY WHO HAVE RECEIVED A Th.D./Ph.D.: In what year did you receive your degree? (CYRDEGR3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Before 1950	1	0.9
2) 1950-1959	6	5.5
3) 1960-1969	8	7.3
4) 1970-1979	49	45.0
5) 1980-1990	45	41.3
Missing	3519
TOTAL	109	100.0

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246) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY WHO HAVE RECEIVED A PH.D./TH.D.: From what institution did you receive your degree? (category labels unavailable) (CSCHDGR3)

	TOTAL	%
0)	4	3.6
6)	1	0.9
11)	3	2.7
12)	13	11.6
15)	1	0.9
19)	1	0.9
35)	4	3.6
44)	2	1.8
47)	1	0.9
54)	10	8.9
57)	2	1.8
60)	3	2.7
61)	3	2.7
62)	1	0.9
64)	2	1.8
66)	1	0.9
83)	1	0.9
105)	1	0.9
119)	1	0.9
120)	1	0.9
125)	13	11.6
132)	1	0.9
136)	1	0.9
138)	1	0.9
139)	2	1.8
146)	3	2.7
148)	1	0.9
154)	1	0.9
171)	9	8.0
197)	1	0.9
207)	2	1.8
299)	4	3.6
301)	1	0.9
304)	1	0.9
307)	2	1.8
309)	2	1.8
318)	1	0.9
321)	1	0.9
325)	1	0.9
334)	1	0.9
336)	1	0.9
355)	2	1.8
363)	1	0.9
374)	1	0.9
385)	1	0.9
389)	1	0.9
Missing	3516
TOTAL	112	100.0

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247) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY WHO GRADUATED FROM COLLEGE OR DID SOME GRADUATE WORK: Specify your major. (EDMAJORC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Accounting	24	1.5
2) Agriculture	4	0.2
3) Anthropology	12	0.7
4) Art, Architecture	31	1.9
5) Biology	20	1.2
6) Chemistry	5	0.3
7) Computer Science	36	2.2
8) Economics	107	6.5
9) Education	19	1.1
10) Engineering	165	10.0
11) English, Comparative Literature	3	0.2
12) Finance	31	1.9
13) Foreign Language, Area Studies	234	14.1
14) Geography	8	0.5
15) Geology	4	0.2
16) Health Professions	4	0.2
17) History, Classical Civilization	40	2.4
18) Home Economics, Family Studies	63	3.8
19) Journalism	1	0.1
20) Management	18	1.1
21) Marketing	1	0.1
22) Mathematics	26	1.6
23) Military Science	113	6.8
24) Music	9	0.5
25) Philosophy	61	3.7
26) Physics	20	1.2
27) Political Science	168	10.2
28) Pre-Law	201	12.2
29) Psychology	31	1.9
30) Religion (including pre-ministerial)	123	7.4
31) Social Work	12	0.7
32) Sociology	38	2.3
33) Theatre	12	0.7
34) Other	10	0.6
Missing	1974
TOTAL	1654	100.0

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248) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY WITH A B.D. OR M.DIV.: Before entering seminary for your B.D. or M.Div., were you engaged in any long-term secular job or career? (CPREDEGR)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1211	69.2
2) Yes	539	30.8
Missing	1878
TOTAL	1750	100.0

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249) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY WITH A B.D. OR M.DIV. THAT WERE ENGAGED IN ANY LONG-TERM SECULAR JOB OR CAREER: How long were you in that job or career? (CJOBTIME)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1 year or less	33	1.9
2) 2-3 years	130	7.4
3) 4-5 years	114	6.5
4) 6-10 years	138	7.9
5) 11-15 years	64	3.7
6) 16-25 years	47	2.7
7) 26 or more years	9	0.5
Missing	1878
TOTAL	535	100.0

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250) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY WITH A B.D. OR M.DIV. THAT WERE ENGAGED IN ANY LONG-TERM SECULAR JOB OR CAREER: Please describe your occupation in that job or career. (CQJOB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Executive, administrative, and managerial occupations	85	15.9
2) Professional specialty occupations	217	40.5
3) Technicians and related support occupations	21	3.9
4) Sales occupations	56	10.4
5) Administrative support occupations, including clerical	40	7.5
7) Protective service occupations	5	0.9
8) Service occupations, except protective and household	9	1.7
9) Farming, forestry, and fishing occupations	8	1.5
10) Precision production, craft, and repair occupations	30	5.6
11) Machine operators, assemblers, and inspectors	5	0.9
12) Transportation and material moving occupations	1	0.2
13) Handlers, equipment cleaners, helpers, and laborers	2	0.4
14) Military	54	10.1
16) More than one occupation listed	3	0.6
Missing	3092
TOTAL	536	100.0

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251) ASKED ONLY OF CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY: At the present time are you serving a congregation in a pastoral position? (CPSTRPOS)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	342	19.6
2) Yes	1405	80.4
Missing	1881
TOTAL	1747	100.0

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252) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY SERVING A CONGREGATION IN A PASTORAL POSITION: Do you consider yourself a full time or part time parish pastor? (CPSTRTIM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Full time	1180	83.9
2) Part time	227	16.1
Missing	2221
TOTAL	1407	100.0

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253) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY SERVING A CONGREGATION IN A PASTORAL POSITION: What is your present position in your congregation(s)? (CPOSITIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Solo pastor	744	52.5
2) Senior pastor	223	15.7
3) Assistant/Associate pastor	183	12.9
4) Co-pastor	47	3.3
5) Stated or temporary supply	66	4.7
6) Interim pastor	89	6.3
7) Tentmaker	23	1.6
8) Pastor emeritus	2	0.1
9) Parish Associate	26	1.8
10) Other	13	0.9
Missing	2212
TOTAL	1416	100.0

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254) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY WHO ARE NOT SERVING A CONGREGATION IN A PASTORAL POSITION: In what type of non-parish ministry or other work are you currently engaged? (COTHERWK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Faculty/staff at an educational institution	95	19.2
2) Campus minister	16	3.2
3) Chaplain	73	14.7
4) Missionary	4	0.8
5) Presbytery staff	44	8.9
6) Synod staff	8	1.6
7) National staff of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)	19	3.8
8) Staff of an ecumenical or non-denominational agency	17	3.4
9) Professional pastoral counselor	26	5.2
10) Other employment in a church-related setting	31	6.3
11) Other employment	99	20.0
12) Retired	47	9.5
13) Unemployed	13	2.6
14) Student	3	0.6
15) Homemaker	1	0.2
Missing	3132
TOTAL	496	100.0

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255) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY WHO ARE NOT SERVING A CONGREGATION IN A PASTORAL POSITION AND ARE CURRENTLY ENGAGED IN FACULTY/STAFF AT AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION, CAMPUS MINISTER, OR CHAPLAIN: For what type of institution do you work? (COTHINST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Military	13	6.3
2) High School	4	2.0
3) College or University	83	40.5
4) Seminary or Other Theological School	27	13.2
5) Hospital or Other Medical Facility	39	19.0
6) Other	39	19.0
Missing	3423
TOTAL	205	100.0

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256) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY WHO ARE NOT SERVING A CONGREGATION IN A PASTORAL POSITION AND ARE CURRENTLY ENGAGED IN FACULTY/STAFF AT AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION, CAMPUS MINISTER, OR CHAPLAIN AND NOT WORKING IN A MILITARY INSTITUTION: Is your institution affiliated with the Presbyterian Church? (CINSTPRS)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	153	70.2
2) Yes	65	29.8
Missing	3410
TOTAL	218	100.0

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257) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE CLERGY WHO ARE MARRIED AND THEIR HUSBANDS OR WIVES HAVE GRADUATED FROM COLLEGE OR HAD SOME GRADUATE WORK: Please specify your spouse's major. (SPMAJORC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Accounting	6	0.5
2) Agriculture	3	0.2
3) Anthropology	26	2.1
4) Art, Architecture	25	2.0
5) Biology	7	0.6
6) Chemistry	4	0.3
7) Computer Science	3	0.2
8) Economics	340	27.7
9) Education	7	0.6
10) Engineering	58	4.7
11) English, Comparative Literature	2	0.2
12) Finance	27	2.2
13) Foreign Language, Area Studies	23	1.9
14) Geography	44	3.6
16) Health Professions	1	0.1
17) History, Classical Civilization	32	2.6
18) Home Economics, Family Studies	35	2.9
19) Journalism	1	0.1
20) Management	16	1.3
22) Mathematics	45	3.7
23) Military Science	8	0.7
24) Music	2	0.2
25) Philosophy	3	0.2
26) Physics	15	1.2
27) Political Science	63	5.1
28) Pre-Law	211	17.2
29) Psychology	30	2.4
30) Religion (including pre-ministerial)	26	2.1
31) Social Work	6	0.5
32) Sociology	21	1.7
33) Theatre	127	10.4
34) Other	9	0.7
Missing	2402
TOTAL	1226	100.0

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258) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY WHO ARE MARRIED: Is your husband or wife an ordained minister? (CORDSPS)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1408	91.0
2) Yes, but not a parish pastor	37	2.4
3) Yes, co-pastor with me	45	2.9
4) Yes, pastor/associate of another Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) congregation	45	2.9
5) Yes, pastor/associate of a congregation affiliated with another denomination	13	0.8
Missing	2080
TOTAL	1548	100.0

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259) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE CLERGY WHO ARE MARRIED AND THEIR HUSBANDS OR WIVES ARE NOT ORDAINED MINISTERS: What is your husband's or wife's usual occupation? (SPOCCUPC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Executive, administrative, and managerial occupations	116	10.5
2) Professional specialty occupations	711	64.1
3) Technicians and related support occupations	25	2.3
4) Sales occupations	49	4.4
5) Administrative support occupations, including clerical	168	15.1
6) Private household occupations	1	0.1
7) Protective service occupations	2	0.2
8) Service occupations, except protective and household	20	1.8
9) Farming, forestry, and fishing occupations	3	0.3
10) Precision production, craft, and repair occupations	10	0.9
11) Machine operators, assemblers, and inspectors	2	0.2
12) Transportation and material moving occupations	1	0.1
13) Handlers, equipment cleaners, helpers, and laborers	1	0.1
14) Military	1	0.1
Missing	2518
TOTAL	1110	100.0

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260) CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY SAMPLE ONLY: Year ordained (YEARORD)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1900-1949	17	1.4
2) 1950-1959	227	18.3
3) 1960-1969	268	21.6
4) 1970-1979	291	23.4
5) 1980-1991	440	35.4
Missing	2385
TOTAL	1243	100.0

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261) CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY SAMPLE ONLY: Does respondent have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Divinity? (BDMDIV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Has degree	1648	93.7
2) Does not have degree	110	6.3
Missing	1870
TOTAL	1758	100.0

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262) CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY SAMPLE ONLY: Does respondent have a Doctor of Ministry degree? (DMIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Has degree	332	18.9
2) Does not have degree	1426	81.1
Missing	1870
TOTAL	1758	100.0

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263) CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY SAMPLE ONLY: Does respondent have a Doctor of Philosophy or Theology degree? (PHDTHD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Has degree	88	5.0
2) Does not have degree	1670	95.0
Missing	1870
TOTAL	1758	100.0

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264) CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY SAMPLE ONLY: Does respondent have a any other degrees? (OTHDEGR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Has degree	326	18.5
2) Does not have degree	1432	81.5
Missing	1870
TOTAL	1758	100.0

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265) I-SEX: What is your sex? (For use with on-line analysis.) (I-SEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Female	1235	34.3
2) Male	2367	65.7
Missing	26
TOTAL	3602	100.0

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266) I-MARITAL: What is your present marital status? (For use with on-line analysis.) (I-MARITAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	3084	85.5
2) Not married	522	14.5
Missing	22
TOTAL	3606	100.0

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267) I-REGION: Region (for use with on-line analysis) (I-REGION)

	TOTAL	%
1) South	1287	35.8
2) West	585	16.3
3) Northeast	751	20.9
4) Midwest	976	27.1
Missing	29
TOTAL	3599	100.0

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268) I-INCOME: Which of these broad categories best describes your approximate total family income from all sources (including housing and other allowances), before taxes, in 1989? (If you live alone, please answer in terms of your personal income.) (For use with on-line analysis.) (I-INCOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) $15,000-$24,999	585	16.7
2) $25,000-$49,999	1573	45.0
3) $50,000-$99,999	1114	31.9
4) $100,000 or more	223	6.4
Missing	133
TOTAL	3495	100.0

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269) I-EDUCHI: What is the highest level of education you have attained? (Recoded for use with on-line analysis.) (I-EDUCHI)

	TOTAL	%
1)	56	1.6
2) High schl	704	19.7
3) College	2092	58.5
4) Grad	724	20.2
Missing	52
TOTAL	3576	100.0

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270) I-AGE: What is your present age? (Recoded for use with on-line analysis.) (I-AGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) <35 years	349	9.7
2) 35-44 yrs	852	23.7
3) 45-54 yrs	750	20.8
4) 55-64 yrs	971	27.0
5) 65+ years	676	18.8
Missing	30
TOTAL	3598	100.0

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271) I-RACE: What is your race/ethnicity? (Recoded for use with on-line analysis.) (I-RACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) White	3421	95.5
2) Non-white	160	4.5
Missing	47
TOTAL	3581	100.0

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272) I-POLPARTY: Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Republican, Democrat, Independent, or other? (Recoded for use with on-line analysis.) (I-POLPARTY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Democrat	1339	37.5
2) Independen	713	19.9
3) Republican	1463	40.9
4) Other/NA	60	1.7
Missing	53
TOTAL	3575	100.0

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273) I-SAMPLE: Sample of respondents (for use with on-line analysis) (I-SAMPLE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Members	944	26.1
2) Elders	910	25.2
3) Pastors	1244	34.4
4) Spec clerg	514	14.2
Missing	16
TOTAL	3612	100.0

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