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Presbyterian Panel Survey, August 1996 - Evangelism

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1) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] How many years have you been a member of your current congregation? (YRS_MBR)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1 year or less	75	3.6
2) 2-3 years	187	9.0
3) 4-5 years	182	8.8
4) 6-10 years	350	16.9
5) 11-15 years	249	12.0
6) 16-25 years	365	17.6
7) 26-49 years	532	25.6
8) 50 years or more	137	6.6
Missing	3401
TOTAL	2077	100.0

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2) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] How far do you live from your congregation? (MILES1)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1 mile or less	569	27.5
2) 2-3 miles	655	31.6
3) 4-5 miles	357	17.2
4) 6-9 miles	219	10.6
5) 10-14 miles	156	7.5
6) 15 miles or more	116	5.6
Missing	3406
TOTAL	2072	100.0

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3) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] How often do you attend your congregation's Sunday worship services? (SUNWRSHP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	11	0.5
2) Less than once a year	18	0.9
3) About once or twice a year	37	1.8
4) Several times a year	109	5.2
5) About once a month	124	5.9
6) 2-3 times a month	233	11.1
7) Nearly every week	997	47.7
8) Every week	562	26.9
Missing	3387
TOTAL	2091	100.0

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4) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] Other than time attending worship services, how much time do you spend in congregation-related activities? (TIME)

	TOTAL	%
1) A lot of time	424	20.3
2) A fair amount of time	931	44.5
3) A little time	531	25.4
4) No time at all	205	9.8
Missing	3387
TOTAL	2091	100.0

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5) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] What is the approximate number of members in your congregation? (CONGMBRS)

	TOTAL	%
1) 0-49	74	3.7
2) 50-99	142	7.1
3) 100-149	152	7.6
4) 150-199	129	6.5
5) 200-299	254	12.7
6) 300-499	300	15.1
7) 500-999	292	14.7
8) 1000+	276	13.8
9) Don't know	374	18.8
Missing	3485
TOTAL	1993	100.0

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6) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] At the present time, which of the following positions, if any, do you hold in the church? -- Deacon (DEACON)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1850	87.7
1) Checked	260	12.3
Missing	3368
TOTAL	2110	100.0

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7) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE DEACONS: Are you currently serving on Board of Deacons? (BRDOFDCN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	177	71.7
2) Yes	70	28.3
Missing	5231
TOTAL	247	100.0

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8) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] At the present time, which of the following positions, if any, do you hold in the church? -- Elder (ELDER)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	932	44.2
1) Checked	1178	55.8
Missing	3368
TOTAL	2110	100.0

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9) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE ELDERS: Are you currently serving on session (active)? (SRVSSSN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	243	21.1
2) Yes	906	78.9
Missing	4329
TOTAL	1149	100.0

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10) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] At the present time, which of the following positions, if any, do you hold in the church? -- Trustee (TRUSTEE)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	2003	94.9
1) Checked	107	5.1
Missing	3368
TOTAL	2110	100.0

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11) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] At the present time, which of the following positions, if any, do you hold in the church? -- Chairperson of congregational committee or task force (CHRCOMM)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1749	82.9
1) Checked	361	17.1
Missing	3368
TOTAL	2110	100.0

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12) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] At the present time, which of the following positions, if any, do you hold in the church? -- Member of congregational committee or task force (MBRCOMM)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1664	78.9
1) Checked	446	21.1
Missing	3368
TOTAL	2110	100.0

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13) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] At the present time, which of the following positions, if any, do you hold in the church? -- Member of presbytery, synod, or General Assembly committee or task force (MBRPRESB)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	2015	95.5
1) Checked	95	4.5
Missing	3368
TOTAL	2110	100.0

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14) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] At the present time, which of the following positions, if any, do you hold in the church? -- Officer of men's, women's, or youth groups (OFFICER)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1923	91.1
1) Checked	187	8.9
Missing	3368
TOTAL	2110	100.0

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15) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] At the present time, which of the following positions, if any, do you hold in the church? -- Organist or choir director (ORGANIST)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	2077	98.4
1) Checked	33	1.6
Missing	3368
TOTAL	2110	100.0

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16) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] At the present time, which of the following positions, if any, do you hold in the church? -- Teacher (TEACHER)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1798	85.2
1) Checked	312	14.8
Missing	3368
TOTAL	2110	100.0

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17) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] At the present time, which of the following positions, if any, do you hold in the church? -- Other leadership positions (OTHPSTN)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1686	79.9
1) Checked	424	20.1
Missing	3368
TOTAL	2110	100.0

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18) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] At the present time, which of the following positions, if any, do you hold in the church? -- Other responses (OTHRESP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Other leaders	173	42.7
2) Choir, Not applicable etc.	232	57.3
Missing	5073
TOTAL	405	100.0

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19) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] Have you been baptized? (BAPTIZED)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	17	0.8
2) Yes	2034	98.7
3) Yes, more than once	9	0.4
Missing	3418
TOTAL	2060	100.0

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20) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN BAPTIZED: How old were you when you were baptized? (AGE_BAPT)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1 year or younger	829	40.8
2) 2-4 years	79	3.9
3) 5-9 years	126	6.2
4) 10-14 years	416	20.5
5) 15-19 years	89	4.4
6) 20-29 years	105	5.2
7) 30 or older	76	3.7
99) Don't know	311	15.3
Missing	3447
TOTAL	2031	100.0

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21) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN BAPTIZED: Were you baptized in a Presbyterian church? (BAPTPRCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1101	53.3
2) Yes	941	45.5
3) Don't know	24	1.2
Missing	3412
TOTAL	2066	100.0

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22) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] Have you been confirmed? (CONFIRMD)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	353	17.7
2) Yes	1644	82.3
Missing	3481
TOTAL	1997	100.0

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23) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] Were you raised in the congregation you currently belong to? (RSDINCON)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1697	81.0
2) Yes	399	19.0
Missing	3382
TOTAL	2096	100.0

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24) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE NOT RAISED IN THE CONGREGATION THEY CURRENTLY BELONG TO: How were you introduced to your current congregation? 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. (INTROCH1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	391	37.7
2) No	647	62.3
Missing	4440
TOTAL	1038	100.0

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25) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE NOT RAISED IN THE CONGREGATION THEY CURRENTLY BELONG TO: How were you introduced to your current congregation? 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. (INTROCH2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	723	62.0
2) No	443	38.0
Missing	4312
TOTAL	1166	100.0

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26) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE NOT RAISED IN THE CONGREGATION THEY CURRENTLY BELONG TO: How were you introduced to your current congregation? 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. (INTROCH3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	264	25.5
2) No	770	74.5
Missing	4444
TOTAL	1034	100.0

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27) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE NOT RAISED IN THE CONGREGATION THEY CURRENTLY BELONG TO: How were you introduced to your current congregation? 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. (INTROCH4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	457	43.2
2) No	600	56.8
Missing	4421
TOTAL	1057	100.0

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28) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE NOT RAISED IN THE CONGREGATION THEY CURRENTLY BELONG TO: How were you introduced to your current congregation? 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. (INTROCH5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	33	3.6
2) No	892	96.4
Missing	4553
TOTAL	925	100.0

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29) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE NOT RAISED IN THE CONGREGATION THEY CURRENTLY BELONG TO: How were you introduced to your current congregation? 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. (INTROCH6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	404	41.2
2) No	576	58.8
Missing	4498
TOTAL	980	100.0

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30) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE NOT RAISED IN THE CONGREGATION THEY CURRENTLY BELONG TO: How were you introduced to your current congregation? 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. (INTROCH7)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	242	24.3
2) No	753	75.7
Missing	4483
TOTAL	995	100.0

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31) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE NOT RAISED IN THE CONGREGATION THEY CURRENTLY BELONG TO: Which one of these reasons was the most important in your introduction to your current congregation? (INTROCH8)

	TOTAL	%
1) I was looking for a nearby church, regardless of denomination	160	11.3
2) I was looking for a Presbyterian church	477	33.7
3) I was introduced by a relative who is/was a member of the congregation	194	13.7
4) I was introduced by a friend/neighbor/acquaintance who is/was a member of the congregation	313	22.1
5) I was one of the charter members	16	1.1
6) I heard or read about the church and decided to try it	128	9.0
7) The pastor visited or called me	123	8.7
8) Not applicable	5	0.4
Missing	4062
TOTAL	1416	100.0

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32) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE NOT RAISED IN THE CONGREGATION THEY CURRENTLY BELONG TO: 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. (WHYBLNG1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	648	55.1
2) No	528	44.9
Missing	4302
TOTAL	1176	100.0

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33) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE NOT RAISED IN THE CONGREGATION THEY CURRENTLY BELONG TO: 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. (WHYBLNG2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	519	45.5
2) No	622	54.5
Missing	4337
TOTAL	1141	100.0

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34) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE NOT RAISED IN THE CONGREGATION THEY CURRENTLY BELONG TO: 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. (WHYBLNG3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	497	41.5
2) No	701	58.5
Missing	4280
TOTAL	1198	100.0

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35) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE NOT RAISED IN THE CONGREGATION THEY CURRENTLY BELONG TO: 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. (WHYBLNG4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	147	13.5
2) No	945	86.5
Missing	4386
TOTAL	1092	100.0

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36) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE NOT RAISED IN THE CONGREGATION THEY CURRENTLY BELONG TO: 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. (WHYBLNG5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	466	40.8
2) No	676	59.2
Missing	4336
TOTAL	1142	100.0

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37) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE NOT RAISED IN THE CONGREGATION THEY CURRENTLY BELONG TO: 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. (WHYBLNG6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1159	88.4
2) No	152	11.6
Missing	4167
TOTAL	1311	100.0

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38) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE NOT RAISED IN THE CONGREGATION THEY CURRENTLY BELONG TO: 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. (WHYBLNG7)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1057	83.6
2) No	208	16.4
Missing	4213
TOTAL	1265	100.0

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39) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE NOT RAISED IN THE CONGREGATION THEY CURRENTLY BELONG TO: 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. (WHYBLNG8)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1000	80.6
2) No	240	19.4
Missing	4238
TOTAL	1240	100.0

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40) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE NOT RAISED IN THE CONGREGATION THEY CURRENTLY BELONG TO: 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. (WHYBLNG9)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	181	16.5
2) No	919	83.5
Missing	4378
TOTAL	1100	100.0

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41) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE NOT RAISED IN THE CONGREGATION THEY CURRENTLY BELONG TO: 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. (YBLNG10)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	274	24.8
2) No	829	75.2
Missing	4375
TOTAL	1103	100.0

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42) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE NOT RAISED IN THE CONGREGATION THEY CURRENTLY BELONG TO: 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. (YBLNG11)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	865	72.0
2) No	337	28.0
Missing	4276
TOTAL	1202	100.0

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43) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE NOT RAISED IN THE CONGREGATION THEY CURRENTLY BELONG TO: Which one of these reasons was the most important in your decision to join your current congregation? (YBLNG12)

	TOTAL	%
1) I appreciated the education program for children	110	7.3
2) My children enjoyed the activities of this congregation	65	4.3
3) It was the closest Presbyterian church	171	11.4
4) It was the closest church	25	1.7
5) Friends invited me to join	71	4.7
6) I found the members very friendly	255	17.0
7) I found the pastor's sermons to be very meaningful	248	16.5
8) I was impressed by the pastor	187	12.4
9) I married a member of the congregation	151	10.0
10) I was impressed by how active the church was in social justice issues	25	1.7
11) The congregation seemed spiritually alive	191	12.7
12) Other	4	0.3
Missing	3975
TOTAL	1503	100.0

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44) During your life, have you ever belonged to a congregation affiliated with a denomination other than Presbyterian? (OTHDENOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1680	48.8
2) Yes	1766	51.2
Missing	2032
TOTAL	3446	100.0

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45) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE EVER BELONGED TO A CONGREGATION WITH A DENOMINATION OTHER THAN PRESBYTERIAN: How many years have you belonged to a Presbyterian congregation? (YRSPRSB)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1 year or less	23	2.0
2) 2-3 years	68	6.0
3) 4-5 years	81	7.2
4) 6-10 years	176	15.6
5) 11-15 years	144	12.7
6) 16-25 years	199	17.6
7) 26-49 years	377	33.4
8) 50+ years	62	5.5
Missing	4348
TOTAL	1130	100.0

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46) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE EVER BELONGED TO A CONGREGATION WITH A DENOMINATION OTHER THAN PRESBYTERIAN: Please indicate the other denomination(s) to which you have belonged. -- Answer one (OTDENOM1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Baptist	480	27.7
2) Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)	72	4.2
3) Episcopalian	104	6.0
4) Lutheran	216	12.5
5) Methodist	377	21.7
6) Reformed	142	8.2
7) Roman Catholic	118	6.8
8) United Church of Christ	66	3.8
9) Other	159	9.2
Missing	3744
TOTAL	1734	100.0

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47) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE EVER BELONGED TO A CONGREGATION WITH A DENOMINATION OTHER THAN PRESBYTERIAN: Please indicate the other denomination(s) to which you have belonged. -- Answer two (OTDENOM2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Baptist	23	5.9
2) Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)	11	2.8
3) Episcopalian	15	3.8
4) Lutheran	42	10.7
5) Methodist	89	22.6
6) Reformed	45	11.5
7) Roman Catholic	34	8.7
8) United Church of Christ	40	10.2
9) Other	94	23.9
Missing	5085
TOTAL	393	100.0

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48) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE EVER BELONGED TO A CONGREGATION WITH A DENOMINATION OTHER THAN PRESBYTERIAN: Please indicate the other denomination(s) to which you have belonged. -- Answer three (OTDENOM3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Baptist	5	8.3
3) Episcopalian	1	1.7
4) Lutheran	5	8.3
5) Methodist	9	15.0
6) Reformed	11	18.3
7) Roman Catholic	8	13.3
8) United Church of Christ	8	13.3
9) Other	13	21.7
Missing	5418
TOTAL	60	100.0

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49) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE EVER BELONGED TO A CONGREGATION WITH A DENOMINATION OTHER THAN PRESBYTERIAN: Please indicate the other denomination(s) to which you have belonged. -- Answer four (OTDENOM4)

	TOTAL	%
6) Reformed	2	28.6
8) United Church of Christ	2	28.6
9) Other	3	42.9
Missing	5471
TOTAL	7	100.0

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50) In what religious denomination were you reared? (If you were part of more than one denomination during your youth, answer by selecting the one in which you were the most involved.) (DENOMRRD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Baptist	338	9.8
2) Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)	61	1.8
3) Episcopalian	66	1.9
4) Lutheran	125	3.6
5) Methodist	412	12.0
6) Presbyterian	1787	52.1
7) Reformed	70	2.0
8) Roman Catholic	140	4.1
9) United Church of Christ	64	1.9
10) None	123	3.6
11) Other	246	7.2
Missing	2046
TOTAL	3432	100.0

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51) When you were a teenager, how often did each of your parents attend religious services? -- Father (FTHR_CH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	450	13.4
2) Less than once a year	166	4.9
3) About once or twice a year	250	7.4
4) Several times a year	278	8.3
5) About once a month	144	4.3
6) 2-3 times a month	271	8.1
7) Nearly every week	705	21.0
8) Every week	1093	32.5
9) Don't know	1	0.0
Missing	2120
TOTAL	3358	100.0

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52) When you were a teenager, how often did each of your parents attend religious services? -- Mother (MTHR_CH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	208	6.0
2) Less than once a year	118	3.4
3) About once or twice a year	165	4.8
4) Several times a year	268	7.7
5) About once a month	127	3.7
6) 2-3 times a month	340	9.8
7) Nearly every week	905	26.1
8) Every week	1332	38.5
Missing	2015
TOTAL	3463	100.0

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53) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] Can you recall a period of two years or more when you did not attend church at all (with the exception of weddings, funerals and special holidays such as Christmas and Easter)? (NOCHURCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1148	56.1
2) Yes	898	43.9
Missing	3432
TOTAL	2046	100.0

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54) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO CAN RECALL A PERIOD OF TWO OR MORE YEARS WHEN THEY DID NOT ATTEND CHURCH AT ALL (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF WEDDINGS, FUNERALS, AND SPECIAL HOLIDAYS SUCH AS CHRISTMAS AND EASTER): At what age, approximately, did you stop attending church? (AGENOCHR)

	TOTAL	%
1) 14 years of age or less	88	9.8
2) 15-19 years	370	41.2
3) 20-24 years	246	27.4
4) 25-29 years	60	6.7
5) 30-39 years	54	6.0
6) 40-49 years	34	3.8
7) 50 years of age or more	36	4.0
8) As an adult (not otherwise specified)	9	1.0
Missing	4581
TOTAL	897	100.0

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55) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO CAN RECALL A PERIOD OF TWO OR MORE YEARS WHEN THEY DID NOT ATTEND CHURCH AT ALL (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF WEDDINGS, FUNERALS AND SPECIAL HOLIDAYS SUCH AS CHRISTMAS AND EASTER): At what age, approximately, did you start attending again? (AGEATTND)

	TOTAL	%
1) 14 years or age or less	7	0.8
2) 15-19 years	31	3.5
3) 20-24 years	212	24.1
4) 25-29 years	249	28.4
5) 30-39 years	229	26.1
6) 40-49 years	77	8.8
7) 50 years of age or more	73	8.3
Missing	4600
TOTAL	878	100.0

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56) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO CAN RECALL A PERIOD OF TWO OR MORE YEARS WHEN THEY DID NOT ATTEND CHURCH AT ALL (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF WEDDINGS, FUNERALS AND SPECIAL HOLIDAYS SUCH AS CHRISTMAS AND EASTER): Please tell us, briefly, the reason(s) you stopped attending. (WHYNOCHR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Grew up, started making my own decisions, and decided to stop going to church	58	6.8
2) Moved to different community and never got involved in a new church; went into military; no way to get to church	313	36.9
3) Found other interests and activities which led me to spend less and less time on church-related activities	81	9.6
4) Had specific problems with, or objections to, the church, its teachings, its members, the minister, or the denomination (Protestant, Catholic, etc.)	84	9.9
5) The church no longer was a help to me in finding the meaning and purpose of life	62	7.3
6) Felt my lifestyle was no longer compatible with participation in the church	17	2.0
7) Poor health	13	1.5
8) Home/kids/work schedule interfered	73	8.6
9) Divorced, separated	11	1.3
10) Don't know	17	2.0
11) Married, re-married (change in marital status)	14	1.7
12) Family or family member pulls in other directions	65	7.7
13) Describes specific situation that caused leaving church	31	3.7
14) No church in the area/none liked/wrong denomination	4	0.5
16) Personal	5	0.6
Missing	4630
TOTAL	848	100.0

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57) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO CAN RECALL A PERIOD OF TWO OR MORE YEARS WHEN THEY DID NOT ATTEND CHURCH AT ALL (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF WEDDINGS, FUNERALS AND SPECIAL HOLIDAYS SUCH AS CHRISTMAS AND EASTER): When you began attending again, what situation or event was most important in your decision to attend? (WHYATTND)

	TOTAL	%
1) I didn't start again; I have not begun to attend again; not attending	9	1.1
2) Want children to have religious instruction; having a family; my children brought me back; birth of child; wanted children baptized	249	29.8
3) Self-need; it was a help to me physically and mentally; thought something was missing in my life; realized I needed it again; personal need; family crisis	138	16.5
4) Accompanied spouse/relative; engagement; my wife/husband, other family members encouraged me	51	6.1
5) Wanted to go back; just for fun; my desire to go; I just went back; thought I should attend chrurch	71	8.5
6) Moved back home/back to home church; my husband got out of the military and we moved back home; returned to this community	41	4.9
7) Religious experience/accepted Jesus Christ; had a moving experience; when I asked the Lord Jesus Christ to come into my heart; while in a service I had a religious vision and I made a commitment; feel God called; near death	36	4.3
8) Someone invited me back	27	3.2
9) Marriage/divorce/re-marriage	106	12.7
10) My health returned (I had been sick)	8	1.0
12) Don't know; can't remember	5	0.6
13) Enjoyed the people and the programs; worship service; being in a church community	52	6.2
14) Situation that caused leaving was resolved so could return	16	1.9
15) The pastor (sermons, style)	20	2.4
16) Death in the family	6	0.7
Missing	4643
TOTAL	835	100.0

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58) Most of us would describe our theology using the terms listed below. When you think about your theological position, which word or phrase best describes where you stand? (POS_THEO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very conservative	124	3.6
2) Conservative	907	26.2
3) Moderate	1658	47.9
4) Liberal	599	17.3
5) Very liberal	166	4.8
6) Other responses	9	0.3
Missing	2015
TOTAL	3463	100.0

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59) Everyone must make many important decisions during his or her life, such as which occupation to pursue, what goals to strive for, for whom to vote, 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? (RELDECIS)

	TOTAL	%
1) I seldom, if ever, base such decisions on my religious faith	99	2.8
2) I sometimes base such decisions on my religious faith, but definitely do not most of the time	242	7.0
3) I feel that most of my important decisions are based on my religious faith, but usually in a general, unconscious way	1346	38.7
4) I feel that most of my important decisions are based on my religious faith, and I usually consciously attempt to make them so	1791	51.5
Missing	2000
TOTAL	3478	100.0

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60) Have you ever tried to encourage someone to believe in Jesus Christ or to accept Him as a personal savior? (EVANGLZE)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	855	24.6
2) Yes	2625	75.4
Missing	1998
TOTAL	3480	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1544	44.8
2) Yes	1902	55.2
Missing	2032
TOTAL	3446	100.0

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62) Listed below are three statements concerning the Bible. For each, indicate your level of agreement or disagreement. -- As written in the original languages, the Bible is infallible. (BIBLE1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	610	17.9
2) Agree	739	21.7
3) Neither agree nor disagree	761	22.4
4) Disagree	781	23.0
5) Strongly disagree	510	15.0
Missing	2077
TOTAL	3401	100.0

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63) Listed below are three statements concerning the Bible. For each, indicate your level of agreement or disagreement. -- The Bible is the inerrant word of God, accurate in every detail. (BIBLE2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	403	11.8
2) Agree	657	19.3
3) Neither agree nor disagree	625	18.3
4) Disagree	926	27.2
5) Strongly disagree	796	23.4
Missing	2071
TOTAL	3407	100.0

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64) Listed below are three statements concerning the Bible. For each, indicate your level of agreement or disagreement. -- The Genesis creation stories are there more to tell us about God's involvement than to give us a precise "how" and "when." (BIBLE3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	1312	38.4
2) Agree	1560	45.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree	302	8.8
4) Disagree	161	4.7
5) Strongly disagree	84	2.5
Missing	2059
TOTAL	3419	100.0

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65) How important is each of the following to you personally? -- Knowing there is a God (FAITH1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Most important	2799	80.5
2) Important	644	18.5
3) Not very important	21	0.6
4) Not important at all	12	0.3
Missing	2002
TOTAL	3476	100.0

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66) How important is each of the following to you personally? -- Knowing that God loves me (FAITH2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Most important	2793	80.5
2) Important	625	18.0
3) Not very important	40	1.2
4) Not important at all	12	0.3
Missing	2008
TOTAL	3470	100.0

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67) How important is each of the following to you personally? -- Trying to lead a good Christian life (FAITH3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Most important	1852	53.6
2) Important	1564	45.3
3) Not very important	37	1.1
4) Not important at all	3	0.1
Missing	2022
TOTAL	3456	100.0

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68) How important is each of the following to you personally? -- Helping others who are in need (FAITH4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Most important	1560	45.3
2) Important	1830	53.2
3) Not very important	52	1.5
Missing	2036
TOTAL	3442	100.0

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69) How important is each of the following to you personally? -- Accepting Jesus Christ as my personal savior (FAITH5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Most important	2190	63.8
2) Important	967	28.2
3) Not very important	233	6.8
4) Not important at all	41	1.2
Missing	2047
TOTAL	3431	100.0

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70) How important is each of the following to you personally? -- Knowing the distinctive doctrines of the Presbyterian Church (FAITH6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Most important	277	8.1
2) Important	1961	57.1
3) Not very important	1078	31.4
4) Not important at all	119	3.5
Missing	2043
TOTAL	3435	100.0

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71) How important is each of the following to you personally? -- Attending worship services (FAITH7)

	TOTAL	%
1) Most important	1306	37.9
2) Important	1900	55.2
3) Not very important	214	6.2
4) Not important at all	24	0.7
Missing	2034
TOTAL	3444	100.0

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72) How important is each of the following to you personally? -- Working to bring about social justice (FAITH8)

	TOTAL	%
1) Most important	685	20.2
2) Important	2017	59.5
3) Not very important	625	18.4
4) Not important at all	61	1.8
Missing	2090
TOTAL	3388	100.0

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73) How important is each of the following to you personally? -- Telling others about Jesus (FAITH9)

	TOTAL	%
1) Most important	888	26.1
2) Important	1790	52.5
3) Not very important	644	18.9
4) Not important at all	85	2.5
Missing	2071
TOTAL	3407	100.0

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74) How important is each of the following to you personally? -- Belonging to this particular denomination (FAITH10)

	TOTAL	%
1) Most important	372	10.9
2) Important	1728	50.4
3) Not very important	1114	32.5
4) Not important at all	213	6.2
Missing	2051
TOTAL	3427	100.0

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75) How important is each of the following to you personally? -- Church membership in general (FAITH11)

	TOTAL	%
1) Most important	977	28.4
2) Important	2073	60.2
3) Not very important	346	10.1
4) Not important at all	45	1.3
Missing	2037
TOTAL	3441	100.0

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76) How important is each of the following to you personally? -- Religion in my life (FAITH12)

	TOTAL	%
1) Most important	1832	53.3
2) Important	1454	42.3
3) Not very important	127	3.7
4) Not important at all	22	0.6
Missing	2043
TOTAL	3435	100.0

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77) How important is each of the following to you personally? -- Socializing with persons with similar values (FAITH13)

	TOTAL	%
1) Most important	527	15.3
2) Important	2066	59.9
3) Not very important	750	21.7
4) Not important at all	108	3.1
Missing	2027
TOTAL	3451	100.0

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78) Listed below are statements expressing attitudes toward people in other countries who have never heard about Christ. Please indicate the strength of your agreement with each item by circling the appropriate response. -- I believe that if we do not preach Christ to them, they will be damned forever. (NOTBLVR1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	141	4.1
2) Agree	241	7.1
3) Neither agree nor disagree	683	20.0
4) Disagree	1229	36.0
5) Strongly disagree	1120	32.8
Missing	2064
TOTAL	3414	100.0

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79) Listed below are statements expressing attitudes toward people in other countries who have never heard about Christ. Please indicate the strength of your agreement with each item by circling the appropriate response. -- I don't believe they will be damned, but I do have a desire to share the love of Christ with them. (NOTBLVR2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	838	24.3
2) Agree	1793	52.0
3) Neither agree nor disagree	526	15.3
4) Disagree	203	5.9
5) Strongly disagree	88	2.6
Missing	2030
TOTAL	3448	100.0

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80) Listed below are statements expressing attitudes toward people in other countries who have never heard about Christ. Please indicate the strength of your agreement with each item by circling the appropriate response. -- I believe that we shouldn't worry about them because there are so many people in this country who haven't heard about Christ. (NOTBLVR3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	36	1.1
2) Agree	149	4.4
3) Neither agree nor disagree	574	16.8
4) Disagree	1663	48.6
5) Strongly disagree	999	29.2
Missing	2057
TOTAL	3421	100.0

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81) Listed below are statements expressing attitudes toward people in other countries who have never heard about Christ. Please indicate the strength of your agreement with each item by circling the appropriate response. -- I believe that we should respect their religions and stop trying to impose Christianity on them. (NOTBLVR4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	250	7.3
2) Agree	814	23.8
3) Neither agree nor disagree	955	27.9
4) Disagree	922	27.0
5) Strongly disagree	479	14.0
Missing	2058
TOTAL	3420	100.0

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82) Please indicate the strength of your agreement or disagreement with each of the following statements -- All the different religions are equally good ways of helping a person find ultimate truth (For information on Index Construction, see Data File Summary). (BELIEF1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	132	3.8
2) Agree	639	18.5
3) Neither agree nor disagree	552	16.0
4) Disagree	1333	38.7
5) Strongly disagree	790	22.9
Missing	2032
TOTAL	3446	100.0

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83) Please indicate the strength of your agreement or disagreement with each of the following statements -- Not all the churches have God's Truth; many are in serious error (For information on Index Construction, see Data File Summary). (BELIEF2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	476	13.9
2) Agree	1454	42.4
3) Neither agree nor disagree	967	28.2
4) Disagree	443	12.9
5) Strongly disagree	88	2.6
Missing	2050
TOTAL	3428	100.0

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84) Please indicate the strength of your agreement or disagreement with each of the following statements -- The only absolute truth for humankind is Jesus Christ (For information on Index Construction, see Data File Summary). (BELIEF3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	1210	35.3
2) Agree	1081	31.5
3) Neither agree nor disagree	574	16.7
4) Disagree	455	13.3
5) Strongly disagree	109	3.2
Missing	2049
TOTAL	3429	100.0

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85) Please indicate the strength of your agreement or disagreement with each of the following statements -- All the great religions of the world are equally good and true (For information on Index Construction, see Data File Summary). (BELIEF4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	70	2.0
2) Agree	388	11.3
3) Neither agree nor disagree	832	24.2
4) Disagree	1407	41.0
5) Strongly disagree	737	21.5
Missing	2044
TOTAL	3434	100.0

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86) Please indicate the strength of your agreement or disagreement with each of the following statements -- Only the followers of Jesus Christ and members of His church can be saved (For information on Index Construction, see Data File Summary). (BELIEF5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	481	14.0
2) Agree	641	18.7
3) Neither agree nor disagree	775	22.6
4) Disagree	1099	32.0
5) Strongly disagree	436	12.7
Missing	2046
TOTAL	3432	100.0

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87) Please indicate the strength of your agreement or disagreement with each of the following statements -- The primary purpose of men and women in this life is to prepare for the next life (For information on Index Construction, see Data File Summary). (BELIEF6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	247	7.2
2) Agree	607	17.7
3) Neither agree nor disagree	721	21.0
4) Disagree	1341	39.0
5) Strongly disagree	523	15.2
Missing	2039
TOTAL	3439	100.0

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88) Please indicate the strength of your agreement or disagreement with each of the following statements -- It is not as important to worry about life after death as what one can do in this life (For information on Index Construction, see Data File Summary). (BELIEF7)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	515	15.0
2) Agree	1649	47.9
3) Neither agree nor disagree	533	15.5
4) Disagree	604	17.6
5) Strongly disagree	138	4.0
Missing	2039
TOTAL	3439	100.0

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89) Please indicate the strength of your agreement or disagreement with each of the following statements -- I believe in a divine judgment after death where some shall be rewarded and others punished (For information on Index Construction, see Data File Summary). (BELIEF8)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	635	18.4
2) Agree	1486	43.0
3) Neither agree nor disagree	764	22.1
4) Disagree	428	12.4
5) Strongly disagree	141	4.1
Missing	2024
TOTAL	3454	100.0

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90) Please indicate the strength of your agreement or disagreement with each of the following statements -- Today, people should think for themselves about religion and not accept the teachings of any one church (For information on Index Construction, see Data File Summary). (BELIEF9)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	133	3.9
2) Agree	908	26.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree	791	23.1
4) Disagree	1355	39.6
5) Strongly disagree	231	6.8
Missing	2060
TOTAL	3418	100.0

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91) Please indicate the strength of your agreement or disagreement with each of the following statements -- The individual can find religious truth without any help from a church (For information on Index Construction, see Data File Summary). (BELIEF10)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	80	2.3
2) Agree	703	20.4
3) Neither agree nor disagree	574	16.7
4) Disagree	1613	46.9
5) Strongly disagree	468	13.6
Missing	2040
TOTAL	3438	100.0

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92) Please indicate the strength of your agreement or disagreement with each of the following statements -- Religious ideas should be the result of the individual's search, without regard to any churches or church teachings (For information on Index Construction, see Data File Summary). (BELIEF11)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	43	1.3
2) Agree	318	9.3
3) Neither agree nor disagree	510	14.9
4) Disagree	2020	58.9
5) Strongly disagree	541	15.8
Missing	2046
TOTAL	3432	100.0

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93) Please indicate the strength of your agreement or disagreement with each of the following statements -- To know God's Truth, it is important to follow the teachings of ministers (For information on Index Construction, see Data File Summary). (BELIEF12)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	66	1.9
2) Agree	740	21.7
3) Neither agree nor disagree	1259	36.8
4) Disagree	1157	33.9
5) Strongly disagree	196	5.7
Missing	2060
TOTAL	3418	100.0

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94) Please indicate the strength of your agreement or disagreement with each of the following statements -- God's Truth was given to the church, and all persons must follow the church's teachings (For information on Index Construction, see Data File Summary). (BELIEF13)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	80	2.3
2) Agree	624	18.3
3) Neither agree nor disagree	1107	32.5
4) Disagree	1322	38.8
5) Strongly disagree	276	8.1
Missing	2069
TOTAL	3409	100.0

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95) What is your sex? (GENDER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Female	1371	39.1
2) Male	2132	60.9
Missing	1975
TOTAL	3503	100.0

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96) What is your present age? (AGE1)

	TOTAL	%
1) 15 or younger	7	0.2
2) 16-19	28	0.8
3) 20-24	23	0.7
4) 25-29	69	2.0
5) 30-34	199	5.7
6) 35-39	358	10.2
7) 40-44	451	12.9
8) 45-49	416	11.9
9) 50-54	374	10.7
10) 55-59	416	11.9
11) 60-64	387	11.1
12) 65-69	323	9.2
13) 70-74	227	6.5
14) 75-79	115	3.3
15) 80-84	72	2.1
16) 85 or older	29	0.8
Missing	1984
TOTAL	3494	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) In open country, but not on a farm	385	11.1
2) On a farm	127	3.7
3) In a small city or town (under 50,000 population)	1073	31.0
4) In a medium-size city (50,000-250,000 population)	486	14.1
5) In a suburb near a medium-size city	310	9.0
6) In a large city (over 250,000 population)	423	12.2
7) In a suburb near a large city	654	18.9
Missing	2020
TOTAL	3458	100.0

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98) What is your present marital status? (MARSTAT1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	2902	83.8
2) Not married	560	16.2
Missing	2016
TOTAL	3462	100.0

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99) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE PRESENT MARITAL STATUS IS "MARRIED": Have you had a previous marriage (or marriages)? (PRIORMAR)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	2350	83.0
2) Yes, I was widowed	53	1.9
3) Yes, I was divorced	416	14.7
4) Yes, I was both widowed and divorced	11	0.4
Missing	2648
TOTAL	2830	100.0

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100) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE PRESENT MARITAL STATUS IS "MARRIED": Please indicate the faith in which husband/wife was reared (SPSDENOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Baptist	193	11.8
2) Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)	54	3.3
3) Episcopalian	53	3.2
4) Lutheran	94	5.7
5) Methodist	250	15.3
6) Presbyterian	560	34.3
7) Reformed	26	1.6
8) Roman Catholic	180	11.0
9) United Church of Christ	38	2.3
10) None	61	3.7
11) Other	126	7.7
Missing	3843
TOTAL	1635	100.0

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101) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE PRESENT MARITAL STATUS IS "MARRIED": Please indicate your husband's or wife's current religious affiliation. (SPSRELIG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Baptist	11	0.7
2) Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)	3	0.2
3) Episcopalian	3	0.2
4) Lutheran	6	0.4
5) Methodist	13	0.8
6) Presbyterian	1436	88.3
7) Reformed	1	0.1
8) Roman Catholic	39	2.4
9) United Church of Christ	5	0.3
10) None	87	5.3
11) Other	23	1.4
Missing	3851
TOTAL	1627	100.0

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102) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE PRESENT MARITAL STATUS IS NOT MARRIED: Have you ever been married? (MRRDBEFR)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	223	41.0
2) Yes, but I am now widowed	166	30.5
3) Yes, but I am now divorced	140	25.7
4) Yes, but I am both widowed and divorced	15	2.8
Missing	4934
TOTAL	544	100.0

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103) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] Please answer these questions about yourself and your husband or wife (if married). What are your employment statuses? -- You (EMPLYMNT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Employed full time	859	41.6
2) Employed part time	196	9.5
3) Self-employed	166	8.0
4) Unemployed	17	0.8
5) Retired	603	29.2
6) Full-time homemaker	177	8.6
7) Student	39	1.9
8) Other	10	0.5
Missing	3411
TOTAL	2067	100.0

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104) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE PRESENT MARITAL STATUS IS "MARRIED": Please answer these questions about yourself and your husband or wife. What are your employment statuses? -- Your Spouse (SPSEMPLY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Employed full time	696	42.0
2) Employed part time	153	9.2
3) Self-employed	134	8.1
4) Unemployed	27	1.6
5) Retired	419	25.3
6) Full-time homemaker	213	12.9
7) Student	7	0.4
8) Other	8	0.5
Missing	3821
TOTAL	1657	100.0

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105) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] Which category best describes your usual occupations? (If retired, homemaker, or otherwise not currently employed, answer as regards your prior employment, if any.) -- Self (OCCUPTN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Clerk, secretary, or other administrative support	341	16.8
2) Executive, manager, or administrator	406	20.1
3) Farming, forestry, or fishing	44	2.2
4) Household service	13	0.6
5) Machine operator, assembler, or fabricator	45	2.2
6) Mechanic, construction, or repair (plumbing, electrical)	56	2.8
7) Military, police, other protective service	26	1.3
8) Professional (incl. teacher, engineer, physician, lawyer, scientist, minister)	775	38.3
9) Sales	120	5.9
10) Technician or technologist	61	3.0
11) Transportation or material moving	24	1.2
12) Other	31	1.5
13) Other services	24	1.2
14) Homemaker	35	1.7
15) None	23	1.1
Missing	3454
TOTAL	2024	100.0

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106) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE PRESENT MARITAL STATUS IS "MARRIED": Which category best describes your usual occupations? (If retired, homemaker, or otherwise not currently employed, answer as regards your prior employment, if any.) -- Your Spouse (SPSOCCUP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Clerk, secretary, or other administrative support	270	16.9
2) Executive, manager, or administrator	280	17.5
3) Farming, forestry, or fishing	44	2.8
4) Household service	45	2.8
5) Machine operator, assembler, or fabricator	49	3.1
6) Mechanic, construction, or repair (plumbing, electrical)	68	4.3
7) Military, police, other protective service	27	1.7
8) Professional (incl. teacher, engineer, physician, lawyer, scientist, minister)	572	35.8
9) Sales	74	4.6
10) Technician or technologist	55	3.4
11) Transportation or material moving	28	1.8
12) Other	24	1.5
13) Other service	9	0.6
14) Homemaker	51	3.2
15) None	1	0.1
Missing	3881
TOTAL	1597	100.0

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107) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] What is the highest level of education each of you has completed? -- You (EDUCATN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than eight years of formal education	8	0.4
2) Completed eighth grade	11	0.5
3) Some high school	51	2.5
4) Completed high school	307	14.9
5) Some college	445	21.6
6) Graduated from college	502	24.3
7) Some graduate work	259	12.6
8) A graduate degree	480	23.3
Missing	3415
TOTAL	2063	100.0

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108) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE PRESENT MARITAL STATUS IS "MARRIED": Please answer these questions about yourself and your husband or wife. What is the highest level of education each of you has completed? -- Your Spouse (SPSEDUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than eight years of formal education	4	0.2
2) Completed eighth grade	11	0.7
3) Some high school	57	3.4
4) Completed high school	322	19.3
5) Some college	360	21.6
6) Graduated from college	418	25.0
7) Some graduate work	152	9.1
8) A graduate degree	346	20.7
Missing	3808
TOTAL	1670	100.0

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109) How many children have you given birth to or fathered? (Do not count any stepchildren or adopted children.) (KIDS)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	365	11.2
1) 1	435	13.3
2) 2	1225	37.5
3) 3	755	23.1
4) 4	325	10.0
5) 5	105	3.2
6) 6	38	1.2
7) 7 or more	18	0.6
Missing	2212
TOTAL	3266	100.0

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110) Do you have any legally adopted children? (ADPTKID)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	3220	92.8
2) Yes	251	7.2
Missing	2007
TOTAL	3471	100.0

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111) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE LEGALLY ADOPTED CHILDREN: How many? (NOADPTKD)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1	156	62.4
2) 2	82	32.8
3) 3	7	2.8
4) 4	3	1.2
5) 5	1	0.4
6) 6 or more	1	0.4
Missing	5228
TOTAL	250	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) No	3093	90.0
2) Yes	343	10.0
Missing	2042
TOTAL	3436	100.0

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113) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE STEPCHILDREN: How many? (NUMSTPKD)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1	93	27.5
2) 2	139	41.1
3) 3	57	16.9
4) 4	32	9.5
5) 5	8	2.4
6) 6	6	1.8
7) 7	3	0.9
Missing	5140
TOTAL	338	100.0

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114) If you have ever had any children, please list the current age for each (including any adopted or stepchildren). -- Child one (AGEKID1)

	TOTAL	%
1) 5 years or less	197	6.6
2) 6-17 years	681	22.9
3) 18-24 years	417	14.0
4) 25 years or older	1682	56.5
Missing	2501
TOTAL	2977	100.0

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115) If you have ever had any children, please list the current age for each (including any adopted or stepchildren). -- Child two (AGEKID2)

	TOTAL	%
1) 5 years or less	221	8.6
2) 6-17 years	622	24.1
3) 18-24 years	383	14.8
4) 25 years or older	1355	52.5
5) Child deceased	1	0.0
Missing	2896
TOTAL	2582	100.0

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116) If you have ever had any children, please list the current age for each (including any adopted or stepchildren). -- Child three (AGEKID3)

	TOTAL	%
1) 5 years or less	110	8.1
2) 6-17 years	268	19.7
3) 18-24 years	174	12.8
4) 25 years or older	806	59.3
5) Child deceased	2	0.1
Missing	4118
TOTAL	1360	100.0

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117) If you have ever had any children, please list the current age for each (including any adopted or stepchildren). -- Child four (AGEKID4)

	TOTAL	%
1) 5 years or less	38	6.4
2) 6-17 years	95	16.0
3) 18-24 years	91	15.4
4) 25 years or older	367	62.0
5) Child deceased	1	0.2
Missing	4886
TOTAL	592	100.0

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118) If you have ever had any children, please list the current age for each (including any adopted or stepchildren). -- Child five (AGEKID5)

	TOTAL	%
1) 5 years or less	11	4.7
2) 6-17 years	29	12.4
3) 18-24 years	44	18.8
4) 25 years or older	150	64.1
Missing	5244
TOTAL	234	100.0

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119) If you have ever had any children, please list the current age for each (including any adopted or stepchildren). -- Child six (AGEKID6)

	TOTAL	%
1) 5 years or less	2	2.1
2) 6-17 years	17	17.5
3) 18-24 years	18	18.6
4) 25 years or older	60	61.9
Missing	5381
TOTAL	97	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Democrat	1302	37.5
2) Independent	681	19.6
3) Republican	1437	41.4
4) All other responses	53	1.5
Missing	2005
TOTAL	3473	100.0

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121) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] Which of these terms best describes your usual stand on political issues? (POLISSUE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very liberal	29	1.4
2) Liberal	252	12.3
3) Moderate	976	47.5
4) Conservative	716	34.8
5) Very conservative	82	4.0
Missing	3423
TOTAL	2055	100.0

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122) How many people (including yourself) live in your household? (Do not count/include students who live elsewhere while they attend college or university.) (SIZEOFHH)

	TOTAL	%
1) I live alone	397	11.4
2) Two of us	1565	44.8
3) Three of us	599	17.1
4) Four of us	612	17.5
5) Five of us	225	6.4
6) Six of us	65	1.9
7) Seven or more of us	12	0.3
8) Not applicable (I live in a dormitory, nursing home or other institutional housing	21	0.6
Missing	1982
TOTAL	3496	100.0

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123) From the list below, select the choice that best describes all of the people in the household in which you live. (TYPEOFHH)

	TOTAL	%
1) A single adult, living alone	379	11.0
2) A single parent, living with one or more children	70	2.0
3) A married couple, no children in household	1436	41.7
4) A married couple, living with one or more children	1390	40.4
5) An unmarried couple, no children in household	9	0.3
6) An unmarried couple, living with one or more children	5	0.1
7) Another family arrangement (two or more related adults), no children in household	50	1.5
8) Another family arrangement (two or more related adults), living with one or more children	46	1.3
9) Roommates (two or more unrelated adults), no children in household	36	1.0
10) Roommates (two or more unrelated adults), living with one or more children	5	0.1
11) Some other arrangement (or not sure which category fits)	16	0.5
Missing	2036
TOTAL	3442	100.0

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124) Is the home in which you currently live (HOMETYPE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Rented by you	305	8.8
2) Owned by you free and clear of mortgage	911	26.4
3) Owned by you with a mortgage	1830	53.0
4) Manse/owned by your congregation	346	10.0
5) All other responses	64	1.9
Missing	2022
TOTAL	3456	100.0

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125) Where did you live approximately five years ago, in October 1988? (LIVE1988)

	TOTAL	%
1) Same home I live in now	2169	62.1
2) A different home, but in the same county	434	12.4
3) In a different county, but in the same state	291	8.3
4) In a different state	576	16.5
5) In a different country	25	0.7
Missing	1983
TOTAL	3495	100.0

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126) In what state or country were you born? (PLCBORN)

	TOTAL	%
1) South	951	27.6
2) West	363	10.5
3) Northeast	873	25.3
4) Midwest	1030	29.9
5) USA (not otherwise specified)	100	2.9
6) Other countries	127	3.7
Missing	2034
TOTAL	3444	100.0

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127) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] Which of these broad categories best describes your approximate total family income from all sources before taxes in 1992? (If you live alone, please answer in terms of your personal income.) (TOTALINC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than $15,000	108	5.5
2) $15,000 - $24,999	231	11.8
3) $25,000 - $34,999	291	14.9
4) $35,000 - $49,999	363	18.5
5) $50,000 - $74,999	472	24.1
6) $75,000 - $99,999	242	12.4
7) $100,000 or more	251	12.8
Missing	3520
TOTAL	1958	100.0

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128) In 1992, 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? (INCCONTR)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	19	0.6
1) 2 percent or less	530	16.8
2) 3%-4%	492	15.6
3) 5%-6%	744	23.6
4) 7%-9%	459	14.5
5) 10%	574	18.2
6) 11%-14%	134	4.2
7) 15% or more	105	3.3
8) Don't know/unspecified	98	3.1
Missing	2323
TOTAL	3155	100.0

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129) What is your race/ethnicity? (ETHNICTY)

	TOTAL	%
1) African American, Black	76	2.2
2) American Indian, Native American	11	0.3
3) Asian American, Pacific Islander	57	1.6
4) Hispanic, Spanish American	23	0.7
5) White, Caucasian	3290	94.7
6) Other	11	0.3
9) Multi-racial	7	0.2
Missing	2003
TOTAL	3475	100.0

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130) Individualism Index - This index combines responses to questions that provide opinions on the extent to which the Christian faith requires adherence to the teachings of the church. Panelists with "high" individualism scores generally believe than an individual does not need the church or any organized community to be faithful, while those with "low" individualism scores believe that faithfulness to God requires participation with other believers through the church. (INDIV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Low	1008	30.3
2) Medium	1916	57.6
3) High	402	12.1
Missing	2152
TOTAL	3326	100.0

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131) Otherworldliness Index - This concept refers to the relative importance individuals place on earthly existence compared to life after death. A "high" score on this index indicates that an individual tends to place greater relative emphasis on the next life, while a "low" score indicates that an individual tends to place greater relative emphasis on the present life. (OTRWLD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Low	1052	31.0
2) Medium	1588	46.8
3) High	751	22.1
Missing	2087
TOTAL	3391	100.0

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132) Relativism Index - This index combines responses to questions concerned with the uniqueness of the Christian message as a path to God. Persons who believe that Christianity is the only way to know God and receive salvation would tend toward a "low" score on this index, while persons who believe that most religions have at least part of the ultimate truth and that there are multiple paths to God would tend toward a "high" score on relativism. High relativism is similar to universalism, the view that all human beings will eventually receive salvation. (RLTVSM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Low	1656	49.7
2) Medium	1326	39.8
3) High	353	10.6
Missing	2143
TOTAL	3335	100.0

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133) Sub-sample population (SAMPLE_M)

	TOTAL	%
1) Members	1042	49.4
2) Elders	1068	50.6
Missing	3368
TOTAL	2110	100.0

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134) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] First of all, how many congregations do you regularly serve or attend? (NO_CONGS)

	TOTAL	%
1) One congregation	996	82.5
2) Two or more congregations	179	14.8
3) Do not serve a congregation	33	2.7
Missing	4270
TOTAL	1208	100.0

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135) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] How long have you been associated with this congregation? (YRSCON_1)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1 year or less	209	17.9
2) 2-3 years	304	26.0
3) 4-5 years	200	17.1
4) 6-10 years	238	20.4
5) 11-15 years	97	8.3
6) 16-25 years	98	8.4
7) 26-49 years	23	2.0
Missing	4309
TOTAL	1169	100.0

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136) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] How far do you live from this congregation? (MILES_1)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1 mile or less	481	41.4
2) 2-3 miles	235	20.2
3) 4-5 miles	126	10.8
4) 6-9 miles	97	8.3
5) 10-14 miles	90	7.7
6) 15 miles or more	133	11.4
Missing	4316
TOTAL	1162	100.0

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137) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] What is the approximate number of members in this congregation? (MEMBER_1)

	TOTAL	%
1) 0-49	50	4.3
2) 50-99	105	9.0
3) 100-149	150	12.9
4) 150-199	101	8.7
5) 200-299	160	13.7
6) 300-499	201	17.3
7) 500-999	214	18.4
8) 1000+	166	14.3
9) Don't know	17	1.5
Missing	4314
TOTAL	1164	100.0

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138) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] How long have you been associated with each congregation? (YRSCON_2)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1 year or less	21	12.4
2) 2-3 years	56	32.9
3) 4-5 years	25	14.7
4) 6-10 years	25	14.7
5) 11-15 years	15	8.8
6) 16-25 years	20	11.8
7) 26-49 years	6	3.5
8) 50 years or more	2	1.2
Missing	5308
TOTAL	170	100.0

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139) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] How far do you live from each congregation? (MILES_2)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1 mile or less	83	50.3
2) 2-3 miles	17	10.3
3) 4-5 miles	20	12.1
4) 6-9 miles	15	9.1
5) 10-14 miles	7	4.2
6) 15 miles or more	23	13.9
Missing	5313
TOTAL	165	100.0

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140) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] What is the approximate number of members in each congregation? (MEMBER_2)

	TOTAL	%
1) 0-49	29	16.8
2) 50-99	45	26.0
3) 100-149	29	16.8
4) 150-199	17	9.8
5) 200-299	16	9.2
6) 300-499	15	8.7
7) 500-999	12	6.9
8) 1000 or more	6	3.5
9) Don't know	4	2.3
Missing	5305
TOTAL	173	100.0

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141) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE EVER BELONGED TO A CONGREGATION WITH A DENOMINATION OTHER THAN PRESBYTERIAN: How many years have you been a Presbyterian? (YRSPRESB)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1 year or less	4	0.7
2) 2-3 years	8	1.4
3) 4-5 years	6	1.0
4) 6-10 years	49	8.4
5) 11-15 years	78	13.4
6) 16-25 years	165	28.4
7) 26-49 years	227	39.1
8) 50+ years	43	7.4
Missing	4898
TOTAL	580	100.0

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142) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] In what year were you ordained as a minister of the Word and Sacrament? (YR_ORDND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Prior to 1950	27	1.9
2) 1950-1959	222	15.8
3) 1960-1969	273	19.4
4) 1970-1979	329	23.4
5) 1980-1989	429	30.6
6) 1990-present	124	8.8
Missing	4074
TOTAL	1404	100.0

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143) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS 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 (DENOMORD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Baptist	28	24.3
2) Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)	3	2.6
3) Episcopalian	2	1.7
4) Others	19	16.5
5) Lutheran	2	1.7
6) Methodist	14	12.2
7) Reformed	35	30.4
8) Roman Catholic	3	2.6
9) United Church of Christ	9	7.8
Missing	5363
TOTAL	115	100.0

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144) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] Are you presently enrolled in a graduate school, seminary or theological school? (ENROLLED)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1242	89.0
2) Yes	154	11.0
Missing	4082
TOTAL	1396	100.0

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145) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE PRESENTLY ENROLLED IN A GRADUATE SCHOOL, SEMINARY, OR THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL: Please specify degree (CRNTENR)

	TOTAL	%
1) M.Div. or B.D.	2	1.3
2) M.A., M.R.E., or M.C.E.	9	6.0
3) Th.M., S.T.M	7	4.7
4) D.Min	81	54.0
5) Ph.D., Th.D., S.T.D	20	13.3
6) Other	15	10.0
7) No degree listed	16	10.7
Missing	5328
TOTAL	150	100.0

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146) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE PRESENTLY ENROLLED IN A GRADUATE SCHOOL, SEMINARY, OR THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL: Please specify school (SCHLENR)

	TOTAL	%
3) Austin	6	4.0
7) Chicago Theological Seminary	1	0.7
11) Claremont School of Theology	1	0.7
13) Columbia	21	14.0
14) Drew University Theological School	1	0.7
15) Dubuque	1	0.7
16) Duke University Divinity School	1	0.7
24) Fuller Theological Seminary	11	7.3
25) Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary	3	2.0
26) Graduate Theological Union	3	2.0
30) Hartford University Divinity School	1	0.7
34) Lancaster Theological Seminary	1	0.7
35) Louisville	2	1.3
36) McCormick	16	10.7
43) Pittsburgh	6	4.0
44) Presby School Christ Educ	3	2.0
45) Presbyterian Seminary of Korea	2	1.3
46) Princeton	4	2.7
47) Reformed Theological Seminary	3	2.0
50) San Francisco	5	3.3
55) Trinity Evangel Div	1	0.7
57) Union (VA)	2	1.3
63) Vanderbilt University Divinity School	1	0.7
64) Western Theological Seminary	1	0.7
97) Non-theological school	35	23.3
98) No year-school listed	9	6.0
99) Miscellaneous	9	6.0
Missing	5328
TOTAL	150	100.0

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147) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] Please indicate the theological degrees you have received -- M.Div. or B.D (MDIV_BD)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	72	5.1
1) Checked	1337	94.9
Missing	4069
TOTAL	1409	100.0

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148) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] Please indicate the date you received the degree -- M.Div. or B.D. (YRMDIVBD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Prior to 1950	18	1.3
2) 1950-1959	203	15.2
3) 1960-1969	265	19.9
4) 1970-1979	296	22.2
5) 1980-1989	374	28.0
6) 1990-present	178	13.3
Missing	4144
TOTAL	1334	100.0

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149) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] Please indicate the name of the institution from which you received each degree -- M.Div. or B.D. (SCMDIVBD)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	1334	42.992	24

150) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] Please indicate the theological degrees you have received -- M.A., M.R.E., M.C.E., Th.M., or S.T.M. (MA_THM)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1198	85.0
2) M.A., M.R.E., M.C.E.	95	6.7
3) Th.M., or S.T.M.	116	8.2
Missing	4069
TOTAL	1409	100.0

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151) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] Please indicate the date you received the degree -- M.A., M.R.E., M.C.E., Th.M., or S.T.M. (YR_MATHM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Prior to 1950	2	0.9
2) 1950-1959	19	9.0
3) 1960-1969	68	32.2
4) 1970-1979	55	26.1
5) 1980-1989	48	22.7
6) 1990-present	19	9.0
Missing	5267
TOTAL	211	100.0

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152) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] Please indicate the name of the institution from which you received each degree -- M.A., M.R.E., M.C.E., Th.M., or S.T.M. (SC_MATHM)

	TOTAL	%
3) Austin	2	0.9
5) Boston University	2	0.9
6) Calvin Theological Seminary	1	0.5
7) Chicago Theological Seminary	1	0.5
11) Claremont School of Theology	3	1.4
12) Colgate Rochester	1	0.5
13) Columbia	3	1.4
15) Dubuque	4	1.9
16) Duke University Divinity School	2	0.9
17) Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary	2	0.9
24) Fuller Theological Seminary	4	1.9
25) Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary	1	0.5
26) Graduate Theological Union	1	0.5
27) Hartford Seminary	2	0.9
30) Hartford University Divinity School	5	2.4
35) Louisville	2	0.9
36) McCormick	12	5.7
42) New York Theological Seminary	4	1.9
43) Pittsburgh	6	2.8
44) PSCE	19	9.0
46) Princeton	40	19.0
47) Reformed Theological Seminary	1	0.5
50) San Francisco	8	3.8
52) Southern Baptist Theological Seminary	1	0.5
53) SW Baptist Theological Seminary	1	0.5
54) Temple University	1	0.5
56) Union Theological Seminary - New York	4	1.9
57) Union (VA)	11	5.2
62) University of Chicago Divinity School	1	0.5
64) Western Theological Seminary	2	0.9
65) Yale University Divinity School	5	2.4
95) International	4	1.9
96) Unspecified seminary	2	0.9
97) Non-theological school	16	7.6
98) No year-school listed	7	3.3
99) Misc.	30	14.2
Missing	5267
TOTAL	211	100.0

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153) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] Please indicate the theological degrees you have received -- D.Min., Ph.D., Th.D., or S.T.D. (DMIN_PHD)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1058	75.1
4) D.Min.	260	18.5
5) Ph.D., Th.D., or S.T.D.	91	6.5
Missing	4069
TOTAL	1409	100.0

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154) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] Please indicate the date you received the degree -- D.Min., Ph.D., Th.D., or S.T.D. (YRDMINPH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Prior to 1950	1	0.3
2) 1950-1959	5	1.4
3) 1960-1969	17	4.8
4) 1970-1979	96	27.4
5) 1980-1989	159	45.3
6) 1990-present	73	20.8
Missing	5127
TOTAL	351	100.0

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155) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] Please indicate the name of the institution from which you received each degree -- D.Min., Ph.D., Th.D., or S.T.D. (SCDMINPH)

	TOTAL	%
2) Andover Newton Theological School	1	0.3
3) Austin	6	1.7
4) Bethel Theological Seminary	2	0.6
5) Boston University	4	1.1
7) Chicago Theological Seminary	3	0.9
10) Christian Theological Seminary	1	0.3
11) Claremont School of Theology	5	1.4
12) Colgate Rochester	4	1.1
13) Columbia	29	8.3
14) Drew University Theological School	8	2.3
15) Dubuque	7	2.0
16) Duke University Divinity School	3	0.9
17) Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary	4	1.1
20) Eden Theological Seminary	4	1.1
21) Edinburgh Union	1	0.3
22) Erskine Theological Seminary	3	0.9
24) Fuller Theological Seminary	13	3.7
25) Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary	1	0.3
26) Graduate Theological Union	3	0.9
30) Hartford University Divinity School	4	1.1
34) Lancaster Theological Seminary	3	0.9
35) Louisville	2	0.6
36) McCormick	52	14.8
42) New York Theological Seminary	1	0.3
43) Pittsburgh	11	3.1
46) Princeton	19	5.4
47) Reformed Theological Seminary	2	0.6
50) San Francisco	22	6.3
52) Southern Baptist Theological Seminary	1	0.3
53) SW Baptist Theological Seminary	2	0.6
55) Trinity Evangel Div	2	0.6
56) Union Theological Seminary - New York	6	1.7
57) Union (VA)	40	11.4
63) Vanderbilt University Divinity School	5	1.4
64) Western Theological Seminary	1	0.3
65) Yale University Divinity School	3	0.9
66) Covenant	1	0.3
67) Trinity	1	0.3
95) International	16	4.6
96) Unspecified seminary	3	0.9
97) Non-theological school	14	4.0
98) No year-school listed	7	2.0
99) Misc.	31	8.8
Missing	5127
TOTAL	351	100.0

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156) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] Please indicate the theological degree you have received -- Other (OTHRDEGR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1383	98.2
6) Checked	26	1.8
Missing	4069
TOTAL	1409	100.0

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157) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] What is the highest level of non-theological education you have attained in addition to your theological training? (EDUC)

	TOTAL	%
4) Completed high school	4	0.3
5) Some college	6	0.4
6) Graduated from college	824	58.9
7) Some graduate work	295	21.1
8) A graduate degree	271	19.4
Missing	4078
TOTAL	1400	100.0

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158) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] Before entering seminary for your B.D. or M.Div., were you engaged in any long-term secular job or career? (SCLRJOB)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	926	66.4
2) Yes	468	33.6
Missing	4084
TOTAL	1394	100.0

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159) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE ENGAGED IN ANY LONG-TERM SECULAR JOB OR CAREER BEFORE ENTERING THE SEMINARY: How long were you in that job or career? (YRSCLRJB)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1 year or less	13	2.9
2) 2-3 years	120	26.4
3) 4-5 years	87	19.2
4) 6-10 years	131	28.9
5) 11-15 years	54	11.9
6) 16-25 years	37	8.1
7) 26 years or more	12	2.6
Missing	5024
TOTAL	454	100.0

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160) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE ENGAGED IN ANY LONG-TERM SECULAR JOB OR CAREER BEFORE ENTERING THE SEMINARY: Which category best describes your occupation in that job or career? (OCCUP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Clerk, secretary, or other administrative support	25	5.5
2) Executive, manager, or administrator	81	17.7
3) Farming, forestry, or fishing	11	2.4
4) Household service	4	0.9
5) Machine operator, assembler, or fabricator	6	1.3
6) Mechanic, construction, or repair (plumbing, electrical)	11	2.4
7) Military, police, other protective service	44	9.6
8) Professional (incl. teacher, engineer, physician, lawyer, scientist, minister)	217	47.5
9) Sales	31	6.8
10) Technician or technologist	12	2.6
11) Transportation or material moving	3	0.7
12) Other	5	1.1
13) Other service	5	1.1
14) Homemaker	2	0.4
Missing	5021
TOTAL	457	100.0

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161) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] At the present time, are you serving a congregation in a pastoral position? (PSTRLPOS)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	302	21.5
2) Yes	1104	78.5
Missing	4072
TOTAL	1406	100.0

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162) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE SERVING A CONGREGATION IN A PASTORAL POSITION AT THE PRESENT TIME: Do you consider yourself a full-time or part-time parish pastor? (FTPTPOS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Full-time	878	80.8
2) Part-time	208	19.2
Missing	4392
TOTAL	1086	100.0

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163) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE PRESENTLY SERVING A CONGREGATION IN A PASTORAL POSITION PART TIME: How many hours per week? (HRSWEEK)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1-9 hours	19	10.3
2) 10-19 hours	41	22.2
3) 20-29 hours	68	36.8
4) 30-39 hours	44	23.8
5) 40 hours or more	13	7.0
Missing	5293
TOTAL	185	100.0

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164) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE SERVING A CONGREGATION IN A PASTORAL POSITION AT THE PRESENT TIME: What is your present position in your congregation? (CONGPOS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Solo pastor	559	51.1
2) Senior pastor	164	15.0
3) Assistant/associate pastor	149	13.6
4) Co-pastor	35	3.2
5) Stated or temporary supply	69	6.3
6) Tentmaker	67	6.1
7) Interim pastor	19	1.7
9) Parish associate	25	2.3
10) Designated pastor	2	0.2
11) Other	4	0.4
Missing	4385
TOTAL	1093	100.0

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165) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] Are you currently employed in a non-parish job or ministry? (NONPRSHJ)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1008	72.5
2) Yes, full time	241	17.3
3) Yes, part time	141	10.1
Missing	4088
TOTAL	1390	100.0

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166) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY EMPLOYED IN A NON-PARISH JOB OR MINISTRY: Do you consider yourself retired from active ministry? (RTRDMIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	872	94.4
2) Yes	52	5.6
Missing	4554
TOTAL	924	100.0

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167) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY EMPLOYED IN A NON-PARISH JOB OR MINISTRY: In what type of non-parish ministry or other work are you currently engaged? (CURWORK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Faculty/staff at an educational institution	77	23.5
2) Campus minister	9	2.8
3) Chaplain	57	17.4
4) Missionary	1	0.3
5) Presbytery staff	39	11.9
6) Synod staff	6	1.8
7) National staff of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)	11	3.4
8) Staff of an ecumenical or nondenominational agency	13	4.0
9) Professional pastoral counselor	20	6.1
10) Other employment in a church-related setting	18	5.5
11) Other employment	76	23.2
Missing	5151
TOTAL	327	100.0

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168) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE EMPLOYED AS FACULTY STAFF AT AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION, CAMPUS MINISTER, OR CHAPLAIN: For what type of institution do you work? (INST_WRK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Military	14	9.9
2) High school	4	2.8
3) College or university	46	32.6
4) Seminary or other theological school	35	24.8
5) Hospital or other medical facility	33	23.4
6) Other	5	3.5
8) Preschool-elementary	2	1.4
9) Local community government	2	1.4
Missing	5337
TOTAL	141	100.0

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169) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE EMPLOYED AS FACULTY STAFF AT AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION, CAMPUS MINISTER, OR CHAPLAIN AND NOT WORKING FOR A MILITARY INSTITUTION: Is your institution affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)? (AFFPCUSA)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	91	72.8
2) Yes	34	27.2
Missing	5353
TOTAL	125	100.0

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170) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] How well would you say each of the following phrases describes your present work? If you have more than one job, answer with regard to your primary job. -- It provides a lot of variety. (WORK_1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well	787	62.1
2) Fairly well	427	33.7
3) Not very well	45	3.5
4) Not at all	8	0.6
5) Don't know	1	0.1
Missing	4210
TOTAL	1268	100.0

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171) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] How well would you say each of the following phrases describes your present work? If you have more than one job, answer with regard to your primary job. -- It is often boring. (WORK_2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well	12	1.0
2) Fairly well	61	4.8
3) Not very well	317	25.1
4) Not at all	865	68.5
5) Don't know	7	0.6
Missing	4216
TOTAL	1262	100.0

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172) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] How well would you say each of the following phrases describes your present work? If you have more than one job, answer with regard to your primary job. -- People at work care about me personally. (WORK_3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well	561	45.8
2) Fairly well	563	46.0
3) Not very well	78	6.4
4) Not at all	14	1.1
5) Don't know	9	0.7
Missing	4253
TOTAL	1225	100.0

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173) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] How well would you say each of the following phrases describes your present work? If you have more than one job, answer with regard to your primary job. -- I work in a huge bureaucracy. (WORK_4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well	44	3.6
2) Fairly well	132	10.7
3) Not very well	245	19.8
4) Not at all	804	64.9
5) Don't know	14	1.1
Missing	4239
TOTAL	1239	100.0

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174) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] How well would you say each of the following phrases describes your present work? If you have more than one job, answer with regard to your primary job. -- It drains me emotionally. (WORK_5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well	146	11.7
2) Fairly well	448	36.0
3) Not very well	449	36.1
4) Not at all	198	15.9
5) Don't know	3	0.2
Missing	4234
TOTAL	1244	100.0

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175) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] How well would you say each of the following phrases describes your present work? If you have more than one job, answer with regard to your primary job. -- It is mentally stimulating. (WORK_6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well	559	44.5
2) Fairly well	593	47.2
3) Not very well	87	6.9
4) Not at all	15	1.2
5) Don't know	3	0.2
Missing	4221
TOTAL	1257	100.0

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176) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] How well would you say each of the following phrases describes your present work? If you have more than one job, answer with regard to your primary job. -- It provides good opportunity to advance. (WORK_7)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well	114	9.2
2) Fairly well	357	28.8
3) Not very well	406	32.7
4) Not at all	265	21.4
5) Don't know	99	8.0
Missing	4237
TOTAL	1241	100.0

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177) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] How well would you say each of the following phrases describes your present work? If you have more than one job, answer with regard to your primary job. -- It suits my personality. (WORK_8)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well	592	47.1
2) Fairly well	545	43.4
3) Not very well	94	7.5
4) Not at all	21	1.7
5) Don't know	4	0.3
Missing	4222
TOTAL	1256	100.0

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178) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] How well would you say each of the following phrases describes your present work? If you have more than one job, answer with regard to your primary job. -- It physically exhausts me. (WORK_9)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well	119	9.4
2) Fairly well	399	31.6
3) Not very well	480	38.1
4) Not at all	257	20.4
5) Don't know	6	0.5
Missing	4217
TOTAL	1261	100.0

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179) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] How well would you say each of the following phrases describes your present work? If you have more than one job, answer with regard to your primary job. -- There is a lot of pressure. (WORK_10)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well	223	17.8
2) Fairly well	562	44.9
3) Not very well	344	27.5
4) Not at all	123	9.8
5) Don't know	1	0.1
Missing	4225
TOTAL	1253	100.0

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180) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] How well would you say each of the following phrases describes your present work? If you have more than one job, answer with regard to your primary job. -- It is very competitive. (WORK_11)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well	67	5.4
2) Fairly well	190	15.2
3) Not very well	524	41.9
4) Not at all	453	36.2
5) Don't know	16	1.3
Missing	4228
TOTAL	1250	100.0

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181) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] How well would you say each of the following phrases describes your present work? If you have more than one job, answer with regard to your primary job. -- I have a lot of freedom. (WORK_12)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well	540	42.6
2) Fairly well	625	49.3
3) Not very well	80	6.3
4) Not at all	19	1.5
5) Don't know	3	0.2
Missing	4211
TOTAL	1267	100.0

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182) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] How well would you say each of the following phrases describes your present work? If you have more than one job, answer with regard to your primary job. -- It pays very well. (WORK_13)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well	127	10.0
2) Fairly well	525	41.5
3) Not very well	380	30.0
4) Not at all	226	17.9
5) Don't know	8	0.6
Missing	4212
TOTAL	1266	100.0

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183) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE PRESENT MARITAL STATUS IS MARRIED: Please indicate the faith in which husband/wife was reared (SPFAITH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Baptist	144	11.7
2) Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)	19	1.5
3) Episcopalian	52	4.2
4) Lutheran	56	4.6
5) Methodist	157	12.8
6) Presbyterian	574	46.8
7) Reformed	30	2.4
8) Roman Catholic	59	4.8
9) United Church of Christ	28	2.3
10) Other	93	7.6
11) None	15	1.2
Missing	4251
TOTAL	1227	100.0

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184) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE PRESENT MARITAL STATUS IS MARRIED: What is your husband's or wife's highest level of education completed? (SPEDUC)

	TOTAL	%
2) Completed eighth grade	2	0.2
3) Some high school	3	0.2
4) Completed high school	47	3.8
5) Some college	191	15.5
6) Graduated from college	308	24.9
7) Some graduate work	187	15.1
8) A graduate degree	498	40.3
Missing	4242
TOTAL	1236	100.0

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185) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE PRESENT MARITAL STATUS IS MARRIED: Is your husband or wife (SPEMPLOY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Employed full time	525	42.7
2) Employed part time	261	21.2
3) Unemployed	74	6.0
4) Self-employed	35	2.8
5) Retired	85	6.9
6) Full-time homemaker	215	17.5
7) Student	26	2.1
8) Other	8	0.7
Missing	4249
TOTAL	1229	100.0

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186) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] Is your husband or wife an ordained minister? (SPMNSTR)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	1086	87.7
2) Yes, but not a parish pastor	50	4.0
3) Yes, co-pastor with me	34	2.7
4) Yes, pastor/associate of another Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) congregation	54	4.4
5) Yes, pastor/associate of a congregation affiliated with another denomination	13	1.1
6) At same church, but not co-pastors	1	0.1
Missing	4240
TOTAL	1238	100.0

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187) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE HUSBAND OR WIFE IS NOT AN ORDAINED MINISTER OR IS ORDAINED, BUT IS NOT A PARISH PASTOR: Which category best describes your husband's or wife's usual occupation? If retired, homemaker, or otherwise not currently employed, answer as regards prior employment, if any. (SPOCCUP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Clerk, secretary, or other administrative support	156	14.3
2) Executive, manager, or administrator	160	14.7
3) Farming, forestry, or fishing	7	0.6
4) Household service	16	1.5
5) Machine operator, assembler, or fabricator	3	0.3
6) Mechanic, construction, or repair (plumbing, electrical)	1	0.1
7) Military, police, other protective service	1	0.1
8) Professional (incl. teacher, engineer, physician, lawyer, scientist, minister)	664	60.9
9) Sales	26	2.4
10) Technician or technologist	24	2.2
11) Transportation or material moving	3	0.3
12) Other	3	0.3
13) None	6	0.6
14) Homemaker	19	1.7
15) Student	1	0.1
Missing	4388
TOTAL	1090	100.0

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188) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] Which of these terms best describes your usual stand on political issues? (PLTCLISS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very liberal	100	7.2
2) Liberal	403	28.8
3) Moderate	657	47.0
4) Conservative	213	15.2
5) Very conservative	20	1.4
6) All other responses	4	0.3
Missing	4081
TOTAL	1397	100.0

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189) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] Which of these broad categories best describes your approximate total family income from all sources (including housing and other allowances) before taxes in 1992? (If you live alone, please answer in terms of your personal income.) (FAMINC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than $15,000	17	1.2
2) $15,000 - $24,999	95	6.8
3) $25,000 - $34,999	261	18.6
4) $35,000 - $49,999	430	30.7
5) $50,000 - $74,999	402	28.7
6) $75,000 - $99,999	121	8.6
7) $100,000 or more	74	5.3
Missing	4078
TOTAL	1400	100.0

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190) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] Many Presbyterian congregations ask their members each year to make a financial pledge, i.e., to agree in advance to contribute a specific amount of money (e.g., so many dollars per week or month) to the church during the coming year. During 1992, did your congregation ask its members to make financial pledges for 1993? (FINCONTR)

	TOTAL	%
1) No, members were not asked to pledge	215	15.4
2) Yes, members were asked to pledge	1123	80.6
3) Don't know/Don't remember/Does not apply	55	3.9
Missing	4085
TOTAL	1393	100.0

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191) [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE PRESBYTERIAN CONGREGATIONS ASK THEIR MEMBERS EACH YEAR TO MAKE A FINANCIAL PLEDGE: Did you or another member of your household make a financial pledge to your congregation for 1993? (FNCLPLDG)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	100	9.1
2) Yes	1001	90.9
Missing	4377
TOTAL	1101	100.0

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192) Sub-sample population (SAMPLE_C)

	TOTAL	%
3) Pastors	927	65.8
4) Specialized Clergy	482	34.2
Missing	4069
TOTAL	1409	100.0

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193) Panel study unique identification code (NEWCODE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	5478	23321.176	10300

194) State (STATE)

195) Region of residence [imputed from mailing address] (REGION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Northeast	1947	36.1
2) Midwest	864	16.0
3) South	1148	21.3
4) West	1434	26.6
Missing	85
TOTAL	5393	100.0

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196) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] In what year, approximately, did you first attend a worship service at your present congregation? (FRSTSERV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Before 1960	365	27.2
2) 1960-1974	355	26.5
3) 1975-1984	271	20.2
4) 1985-1989	208	15.5
5) 1990-present	143	10.7
Missing	4136
TOTAL	1342	100.0

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197) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] In what year did you join that congregation? (YR_JOIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Before 1960	317	23.9
2) 1960-1974	338	25.5
3) 1975-1984	267	20.1
4) 1985-1989	214	16.1
5) 1990-present	192	14.5
Missing	4150
TOTAL	1328	100.0

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198) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] If not a member, check here. (NOTMEMBR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1362	98.8
1) Checked	16	1.2
Missing	4100
TOTAL	1378	100.0

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199) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] Please tell us how important each of the following items is in your decision to continue to attend your congregation. -- It satisfies my spiritual needs. (SPIRNEED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	860	63.4
2) Important	463	34.1
3) Not very important	16	1.2
4) Not at all important	4	0.3
5) Not sure	14	1.0
Missing	4121
TOTAL	1357	100.0

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200) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] Please tell us how important each of the following items is in your decision to continue to attend your congregation. -- I enjoy the worship (music, preaching, liturgy). (ENJWRSHP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	694	51.2
2) Important	622	45.9
3) Not very important	30	2.2
4) Not at all important	5	0.4
5) Not sure	5	0.4
Missing	4122
TOTAL	1356	100.0

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201) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] Please tell us how important each of the following items is in your decision to continue to attend your congregation. -- My closest friends are here. (CLOSFRND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	193	14.4
2) Important	465	34.7
3) Not very important	494	36.9
4) Not at all important	175	13.1
5) Not sure	12	0.9
Missing	4139
TOTAL	1339	100.0

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202) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] Please tell us how important each of the following items is in your decision to continue to attend your congregation. -- It is my family's congregation. (FAMCONG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	234	18.2
2) Important	348	27.1
3) Not very important	251	19.5
4) Not at all important	436	33.9
5) Not sure	17	1.3
Missing	4192
TOTAL	1286	100.0

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203) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] Please tell us how important each of the following items is in your decision to continue to attend your congregation. -- I like the programs offered for my children. (CHLDPROG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	328	28.8
2) Important	419	36.8
3) Not very important	114	10.0
4) Not at all important	227	19.9
5) Not sure	50	4.4
Missing	4340
TOTAL	1138	100.0

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204) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] Please tell us how important each of the following items is in your decision to continue to attend your congregation. -- I wish to support the congregation's social programs. (SOCLPROG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	200	15.3
2) Important	660	50.5
3) Not very important	321	24.6
4) Not at all important	104	8.0
5) Not sure	22	1.7
Missing	4171
TOTAL	1307	100.0

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205) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] Please tell us how important each of the following items is in your decision to continue to attend your congregation. -- I prefer the Presbyterian Church. (PRBYCHUR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	482	35.7
2) Important	583	43.1
3) Not very important	204	15.1
4) Not at all important	71	5.3
5) Not sure	12	0.9
Missing	4126
TOTAL	1352	100.0

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206) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] Please tell us how important each of the following items is in your decision to continue to attend your congregation. -- I believe God is at work in this place. (GODWORK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	825	61.3
2) Important	482	35.8
3) Not very important	15	1.1
4) Not at all important	6	0.4
5) Not sure	17	1.3
Missing	4133
TOTAL	1345	100.0

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207) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] Please tell us how important each of the following items is in your decision to continue to attend your congregation. -- I appreciate the work of the minister(s). (MINWORK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	653	48.4
2) Important	605	44.9
3) Not very important	59	4.4
4) Not at all important	16	1.2
5) Not sure	15	1.1
Missing	4130
TOTAL	1348	100.0

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208) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] Please tell us how important each of the following items is in your decision to continue to attend your congregation. -- I can be involved. (INVOLVE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	458	33.9
2) Important	732	54.2
3) Not very important	124	9.2
4) Not at all important	22	1.6
5) Not sure	14	1.0
Missing	4128
TOTAL	1350	100.0

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209) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] Please tell us how important each of the following items is in your decision to continue to attend your congregation. -- It is in a convenient location. (CNVNIENT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	229	17.0
2) Important	537	39.9
3) Not very important	423	31.4
4) Not at all important	150	11.1
5) Not sure	7	0.5
Missing	4132
TOTAL	1346	100.0

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210) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] Please tell us how important each of the following items is in your decision to continue to attend your congregation. -- The parking is adequate. (PARKING)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	161	12.0
2) Important	431	32.2
3) Not very important	477	35.7
4) Not at all important	258	19.3
5) Not sure	11	0.8
Missing	4140
TOTAL	1338	100.0

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211) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] Please tell us how important each of the following items is in your decision to continue to attend your congregation. -- The facilities are accessible. (FACILITY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	217	16.2
2) Important	626	46.8
3) Not very important	351	26.2
4) Not at all important	138	10.3
5) Not sure	6	0.4
Missing	4140
TOTAL	1338	100.0

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212) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] Please tell us how important each of the following items is in your decision to continue to attend your congregation. -- The service is in my language. (LANGUAGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	623	47.2
2) Important	559	42.3
3) Not very important	74	5.6
4) Not at all important	58	4.4
5) Not sure	6	0.5
Missing	4158
TOTAL	1320	100.0

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213) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] Please tell us how important each of the following items is in your decision to continue to attend your congregation. -- I like the ministry/mission of this congregation. (MISSION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	501	38.8
2) Important	695	53.8
3) Not very important	68	5.3
4) Not at all important	11	0.9
5) Not sure	16	1.2
Missing	4187
TOTAL	1291	100.0

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214) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] Please tell us how important each of the following items is in your decision to continue to attend your congregation. -- Other (ATTREASN)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1306	94.8
1) Checked	72	5.2
Missing	4100
TOTAL	1378	100.0

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215) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] How many people have you invited to attend worship at your congregation during the last year? (INVITE)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	421	31.4
1) One	112	8.3
2) 2-3	347	25.9
3) 4-5	219	16.3
4) 6 or more	243	18.1
Missing	4136
TOTAL	1342	100.0

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216) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] About how long ago, if ever, was the last time you invited someone to attend worship at your congregation? (LASTINV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Within the last six months	599	44.5
2) Between six months and one year	312	23.2
3) Over a year ago	278	20.7
4) Have never invited anyone	54	4.0
5) Don't remember	102	7.6
Missing	4133
TOTAL	1345	100.0

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217) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO INVITED SOMEONE TO ATTEND WORSHIP AT THEIR CONGREGATION: Think back to the person you most recently invited to church. What relation was the person to you? -- Family member (INVTFAM)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	886	74.5
1) Checked	303	25.5
Missing	4289
TOTAL	1189	100.0

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218) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO INVITED SOMEONE TO ATTEND WORSHIP AT THEIR CONGREGATION: Think back to the person you most recently invited to church. What relation was the person to you? -- Friend (INVTFRND)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	636	53.5
1) Checked	553	46.5
Missing	4289
TOTAL	1189	100.0

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219) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO INVITED SOMEONE TO ATTEND WORSHIP AT THEIR CONGREGATION: Think back to the person you most recently invited to church. What relation was the person to you? -- Neighbor (INVTNHBR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	923	77.6
1) Checked	266	22.4
Missing	4289
TOTAL	1189	100.0

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220) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO INVITED SOMEONE TO ATTEND WORSHIP AT THEIR CONGREGATION: Think back to the person you most recently invited to church. What relation was the person to you? -- Acquaintance (INVTACQT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	970	81.6
1) Checked	219	18.4
Missing	4289
TOTAL	1189	100.0

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221) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO INVITED SOMEONE TO ATTEND WORSHIP AT THEIR CONGREGATION: Think back to the person you most recently invited to church. What relation was the person to you? -- Co-worker (INVTCWKR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1058	89.0
1) Checked	131	11.0
Missing	4289
TOTAL	1189	100.0

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222) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO INVITED SOMEONE TO ATTEND WORSHIP AT THEIR CONGREGATION: Think back to the person you most recently invited to church. What relation was the person to you? -- Other (INVTOTHR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1142	96.0
1) Checked	47	4.0
Missing	4289
TOTAL	1189	100.0

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223) Please indicate your opinion of the urgency with which Presbyterians need to take action in each of the following areas -- To increase membership in the denomination (INCREASE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great urgency	789	31.0
2) Some urgency	997	39.1
3) Action needed, but no urgency	616	24.2
4) No action needed	91	3.6
5) Not sure	56	2.2
Missing	2929
TOTAL	2549	100.0

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224) Please indicate your opinion of the urgency with which Presbyterians need to take action in each of the following areas -- To develop a warm and open fellowship within congregations (DEVELOP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great urgency	1259	49.5
2) Some urgency	876	34.4
3) Action needed, but no urgency	309	12.1
4) No action needed	79	3.1
5) Not sure	21	0.8
Missing	2934
TOTAL	2544	100.0

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225) Please indicate your opinion of the urgency with which Presbyterians need to take action in each of the following areas -- To encourage evangelism at the congregational level (EVANCONG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great urgency	1065	42.2
2) Some urgency	918	36.4
3) Action needed, but no urgency	411	16.3
4) No action needed	78	3.1
5) Not sure	49	1.9
Missing	2957
TOTAL	2521	100.0

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226) Please indicate your opinion of the urgency with which Presbyterians need to take action in each of the following areas -- To encourage evangelistic programs by presbyteries and synods (EVANSYND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great urgency	494	19.8
2) Some urgency	956	38.3
3) Action needed, but no urgency	726	29.1
4) No action needed	210	8.4
5) Not sure	110	4.4
Missing	2982
TOTAL	2496	100.0

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227) Please indicate your opinion of the urgency with which Presbyterians need to take action in each of the following areas -- To establish programs to assist Presbyterians to obtain the knowledge and skills to share their faith (KNOWPROG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great urgency	983	38.9
2) Some urgency	935	37.0
3) Action needed, but no urgency	468	18.5
4) No action needed	86	3.4
5) Not sure	56	2.2
Missing	2950
TOTAL	2528	100.0

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228) Please indicate your opinion of the urgency with which Presbyterians need to take action in each of the following areas -- To establish new congregations (NEWCONG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great urgency	601	24.3
2) Some urgency	792	32.1
3) Action needed, but no urgency	738	29.9
4) No action needed	187	7.6
5) Not sure	153	6.2
Missing	3007
TOTAL	2471	100.0

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229) Please indicate your opinion of the urgency with which Presbyterians need to take action in each of the following areas -- To assist struggling congregations in charting a new course ("redevelopment") (STRUGGLE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great urgency	917	36.2
2) Some urgency	1046	41.3
3) Action needed, but no urgency	392	15.5
4) No action needed	75	3.0
5) Not sure	105	4.1
Missing	2943
TOTAL	2535	100.0

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230) Please indicate your opinion of the urgency with which Presbyterians need to take action in each of the following areas -- To support the development of multiracial, multi-ethnic and multicultural congregations (MULTIGRP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great urgency	639	25.1
2) Some urgency	852	33.4
3) Action needed, but no urgency	711	27.9
4) No action needed	220	8.6
5) Not sure	127	5.0
Missing	2929
TOTAL	2549	100.0

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231) To what extent do you believe the members of a congregation are responsible for its growth or decline? (MEMGRWTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great extent	1652	63.8
2) Some extent	868	33.5
3) Only a little extent	52	2.0
4) No extent	6	0.2
5) Not sure	10	0.4
Missing	2890
TOTAL	2588	100.0

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232) To what extent do you believe the session is responsible for the growth or decline of a congregation? (SESGRWTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great extent	910	35.2
2) Some extent	1423	55.1
3) Only a little extent	207	8.0
4) No extent	24	0.9
5) Not sure	20	0.8
Missing	2894
TOTAL	2584	100.0

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233) To what extent do you believe the pastor(s) is (are) responsible for the growth or decline of a congregation? (PASGRWTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great extent	1267	49.1
2) Some extent	1199	46.4
3) Only a little extent	103	4.0
4) No extent	6	0.2
5) Not sure	8	0.3
Missing	2895
TOTAL	2583	100.0

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234) To what extent do you believe the demography of the surrounding neighborhood and community is responsible for the growth or decline of a congregation? (DEMGRWTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great extent	731	28.3
2) Some extent	1388	53.7
3) Only a little extent	350	13.5
4) No extent	69	2.7
5) Not sure	46	1.8
Missing	2894
TOTAL	2584	100.0

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235) There are many possible ways for churches to evangelize and to prepare people for evangelism. Please indicate how interested you, personally, would be in having the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) put resources and effort into each way listed below. -- Prepare Presbyterians to witness to colleagues in their workplaces (WITNESS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely interested	554	21.6
2) Moderately interested	1059	41.3
3) Not very interested	670	26.1
4) Not at all interested	211	8.2
5) Not sure	69	2.7
Missing	2915
TOTAL	2563	100.0

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236) There are many possible ways for churches to evangelize and to prepare people for evangelism. Please indicate how interested you, personally, would be in having the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) put resources and effort into each way listed below. -- Prepare Presbyterians to be better able to communicate their faith to others (COMMNCTN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely interested	1276	49.7
2) Moderately interested	1079	42.0
3) Not very interested	139	5.4
4) Not at all interested	44	1.7
5) Not sure	29	1.1
Missing	2911
TOTAL	2567	100.0

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237) There are many possible ways for churches to evangelize and to prepare people for evangelism. Please indicate how interested you, personally, would be in having the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) put resources and effort into each way listed below. -- Encourage large-scale evangelistic campaigns (EVANCAMP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely interested	174	6.8
2) Moderately interested	715	28.1
3) Not very interested	1129	44.3
4) Not at all interested	461	18.1
5) Not sure	68	2.7
Missing	2931
TOTAL	2547	100.0

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238) There are many possible ways for churches to evangelize and to prepare people for evangelism. Please indicate how interested you, personally, would be in having the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) put resources and effort into each way listed below. -- Hold local/regional evangelism rallies (EVANRALY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely interested	211	8.3
2) Moderately interested	727	28.7
3) Not very interested	1008	39.7
4) Not at all interested	521	20.5
5) Not sure	70	2.8
Missing	2941
TOTAL	2537	100.0

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239) There are many possible ways for churches to evangelize and to prepare people for evangelism. Please indicate how interested you, personally, would be in having the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) put resources and effort into each way listed below. -- Have presbyteries hire evangelists to assist congregations in their evangelism programs (EVANPROG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely interested	270	10.6
2) Moderately interested	844	33.2
3) Not very interested	833	32.7
4) Not at all interested	505	19.8
5) Not sure	94	3.7
Missing	2932
TOTAL	2546	100.0

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240) There are many possible ways for churches to evangelize and to prepare people for evangelism. Please indicate how interested you, personally, would be in having the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) put resources and effort into each way listed below. -- Broadcast a Sunday worship service from a PC(USA) congregation on national radio/TV (BROADCST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely interested	428	16.7
2) Moderately interested	1063	41.4
3) Not very interested	678	26.4
4) Not at all interested	323	12.6
5) Not sure	75	2.9
Missing	2911
TOTAL	2567	100.0

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241) There are many possible ways for churches to evangelize and to prepare people for evangelism. Please indicate how interested you, personally, would be in having the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) put resources and effort into each way listed below. -- Provide media materials (print/radio/TV) so congregations can promote the PC(USA) through local outlets (MEDIA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely interested	514	20.0
2) Moderately interested	1167	45.4
3) Not very interested	593	23.1
4) Not at all interested	205	8.0
5) Not sure	91	3.5
Missing	2908
TOTAL	2570	100.0

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242) There are many possible ways for churches to evangelize and to prepare people for evangelism. Please indicate how interested you, personally, would be in having the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) put resources and effort into each way listed below. -- Provide information through (and access to) computer services like the Internet (INTERNET)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely interested	358	13.9
2) Moderately interested	1032	40.1
3) Not very interested	747	29.0
4) Not at all interested	282	11.0
5) Not sure	153	5.9
Missing	2906
TOTAL	2572	100.0

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243) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] Please take a moment to reflect on your current time commitments to the church and to work, family, civic organizations, school, etc. Given those commitments, how likely is it that you would be willing and able to allocate more time and effort to reach out to individuals in your community who are currently not members of any church and invite them to participate in or join your congregation? (ALLOCATE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very likely	81	6.7
2) Likely	392	32.4
3) Not very likely	492	40.7
4) Not at all likely	136	11.2
5) Not sure	109	9.0
Missing	4268
TOTAL	1210	100.0

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244) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WOULD BE VERY LIKELY OR LIKELY TO ALLOCATE MORE TIME AND EFFORT TO REACH OUT TO INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR COMMUNITY WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY MEMBERS OF ANY CHURCH AND INVITE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN OR JOIN IN THEIR CONGREGATION: Approximately how many hours per month do you think you would be able to devote to such efforts? (HRSPERMO)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1-2 hours	92	21.9
2) 3-4 hours	143	34.0
3) 5-9 hours	115	27.4
4) 10 or more hours	70	16.7
Missing	5058
TOTAL	420	100.0

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245) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WOULD BE VERY LIKELY OR LIKELY TO ALLOCATE MORE TIME AND EFFORT TO REACH OUT TO INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR COMMUNITY WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY MEMBERS OF ANY CHURCH AND INVITE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN OR JOIN IN THEIR CONGREGATION: As part of that time commitment to evangelism, how willing, if at all, would you be to do each of the following activities? -- Make telephone calls inviting people in the neighborhood to come to church (NEIGHINV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely willing	147	31.7
2) Probably willing	184	39.7
3) Not very willing	95	20.5
4) Not at all willing	31	6.7
5) Not sure	6	1.3
Missing	5015
TOTAL	463	100.0

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246) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WOULD BE VERY LIKELY OR LIKELY TO ALLOCATE MORE TIME AND EFFORT TO REACH OUT TO INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR COMMUNITY WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY MEMBERS OF ANY CHURCH AND INVITE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN OR JOIN IN THEIR CONGREGATION: As part of that time commitment to evangelism, how willing, if at all, would you be to do each of the following activities? -- Door-to-door evangelism (DOORTODR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely willing	29	6.3
2) Probably willing	115	24.9
3) Not very willing	202	43.8
4) Not at all willing	106	23.0
5) Not sure	9	2.0
Missing	5017
TOTAL	461	100.0

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247) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WOULD BE VERY LIKELY OR LIKELY TO ALLOCATE MORE TIME AND EFFORT TO REACH OUT TO INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR COMMUNITY WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY MEMBERS OF ANY CHURCH AND INVITE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN OR JOIN IN THEIR CONGREGATION: As part of that time commitment to evangelism, how willing, if at all, would you be to do each of the following activities? -- Talk to associates and acquaintances about the meaning of the Christian faith (MEANING)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely willing	138	29.9
2) Probably willing	255	55.3
3) Not very willing	53	11.5
4) Not at all willing	5	1.1
5) Not sure	10	2.2
Missing	5017
TOTAL	461	100.0

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248) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WOULD BE VERY LIKELY OR LIKELY TO ALLOCATE MORE TIME AND EFFORT TO REACH OUT TO INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR COMMUNITY WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY MEMBERS OF ANY CHURCH AND INVITE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN OR JOIN IN THEIR CONGREGATION: As part of that time commitment to evangelism, how willing, if at all, would you be to do each of the following activities? -- Study and train to witness to others about your faith (TRNWTNSS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely willing	134	29.6
2) Probably willing	227	50.1
3) Not very willing	71	15.7
4) Not at all willing	14	3.1
5) Not sure	7	1.5
Missing	5025
TOTAL	453	100.0

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249) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WOULD BE VERY LIKELY OR LIKELY TO ALLOCATE MORE TIME AND EFFORT TO REACH OUT TO INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR COMMUNITY WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY MEMBERS OF ANY CHURCH AND INVITE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN OR JOIN IN THEIR CONGREGATION: As part of that time commitment to evangelism, how willing, if at all, would you be to do each of the following activities? -- Make team visits to inactive members (VISINACT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely willing	195	42.3
2) Probably willing	210	45.6
3) Not very willing	43	9.3
4) Not at all willing	9	2.0
5) Not sure	4	0.9
Missing	5017
TOTAL	461	100.0

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250) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WOULD BE VERY LIKELY OR LIKELY TO ALLOCATE MORE TIME AND EFFORT TO REACH OUT TO INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR COMMUNITY WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY MEMBERS OF ANY CHURCH AND INVITE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN OR JOIN IN THEIR CONGREGATION: As part of that time commitment to evangelism, how willing, if at all, would you be to do each of the following activities? -- Contact people whom you already know, urging them to come to church (URGECHUR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely willing	153	33.3
2) Probably willing	246	53.5
3) Not very willing	48	10.4
4) Not at all willing	4	0.9
5) Not sure	9	2.0
Missing	5018
TOTAL	460	100.0

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251) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WOULD BE VERY LIKELY OR LIKELY TO ALLOCATE MORE TIME AND EFFORT TO REACH OUT TO INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR COMMUNITY WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY MEMBERS OF ANY CHURCH AND INVITE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN OR JOIN IN THEIR CONGREGATION: As part of that time commitment to evangelism, how willing, if at all, would you be to do each of the following activities? -- Visit Presbyterians newly arrived in your community (VISITNEW)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely willing	235	50.8
2) Probably willing	197	42.5
3) Not very willing	23	5.0
4) Not at all willing	4	0.9
5) Not sure	4	0.9
Missing	5015
TOTAL	463	100.0

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252) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WOULD BE VERY LIKELY OR LIKELY TO ALLOCATE MORE TIME AND EFFORT TO REACH OUT TO INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR COMMUNITY WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY MEMBERS OF ANY CHURCH AND INVITE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN OR JOIN IN THEIR CONGREGATION: As part of that time commitment to evangelism, how willing, if at all, would you be to do each of the following activities? -- Help increase your congregation's efforts to include new people and their concerns (INCR_EFF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely willing	240	51.5
2) Probably willing	214	45.9
3) Not very willing	9	1.9
5) Not sure	3	0.6
Missing	5012
TOTAL	466	100.0

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253) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WOULD BE VERY LIKELY OR LIKELY TO ALLOCATE MORE TIME AND EFFORT TO REACH OUT TO INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR COMMUNITY WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY MEMBERS OF ANY CHURCH AND INVITE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN OR JOIN IN THEIR CONGREGATION: As part of that time commitment to evangelism, how willing, if at all, would you be to do each of the following activities? -- Help establish new congregations (EST_NEW)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely willing	44	9.5
2) Probably willing	136	29.4
3) Not very willing	200	43.3
4) Not at all willing	51	11.0
5) Not sure	31	6.7
Missing	5016
TOTAL	462	100.0

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254) What do you think is involved in evangelism? Answer by indicating the extent to which each statement would fit in your own definition of "evangelism." -- Introducing people to the Realm of God (REALMGOD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great extent	1427	56.8
2) Some extent	814	32.4
3) Only a limited extent	179	7.1
4) Not at all	20	0.8
5) Not sure/no opinion	73	2.9
Missing	2965
TOTAL	2513	100.0

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255) What do you think is involved in evangelism? Answer by indicating the extent to which each statement would fit in your own definition of "evangelism." -- Sharing one's personal faith commitment (SHARE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great extent	1487	58.1
2) Some extent	841	32.9
3) Only a limited extent	193	7.5
4) Not at all	13	0.5
5) Not sure/no opinion	24	0.9
Missing	2920
TOTAL	2558	100.0

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256) What do you think is involved in evangelism? Answer by indicating the extent to which each statement would fit in your own definition of "evangelism." -- Providing opportunities for people to increase their understanding of what it means to accept Christ as their savior (INC_UNDR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great extent	1491	58.6
2) Some extent	804	31.6
3) Only a limited extent	191	7.5
4) Not at all	26	1.0
5) Not sure/no opinion	34	1.3
Missing	2932
TOTAL	2546	100.0

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257) What do you think is involved in evangelism? Answer by indicating the extent to which each statement would fit in your own definition of "evangelism." -- Sensitizing people to issues related to injustices in the world (INJUSTCE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great extent	483	19.1
2) Some extent	940	37.1
3) Only a limited extent	791	31.2
4) Not at all	256	10.1
5) Not sure/no opinion	65	2.6
Missing	2943
TOTAL	2535	100.0

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258) What do you think is involved in evangelism? Answer by indicating the extent to which each statement would fit in your own definition of "evangelism." -- Pointing out the errors in the beliefs of non-Presbyterians (ERRORS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great extent	35	1.4
2) Some extent	127	5.0
3) Only a limited extent	521	20.5
4) Not at all	1780	70.1
5) Not sure/no opinion	78	3.1
Missing	2937
TOTAL	2541	100.0

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259) What do you think is involved in evangelism? Answer by indicating the extent to which each statement would fit in your own definition of "evangelism." -- Making congregational life more meaningful and inspirational for members (INSPIRE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great extent	1336	52.3
2) Some extent	925	36.2
3) Only a limited extent	218	8.5
4) Not at all	44	1.7
5) Not sure/no opinion	33	1.3
Missing	2922
TOTAL	2556	100.0

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260) What do you think is involved in evangelism? Answer by indicating the extent to which each statement would fit in your own definition of "evangelism." -- Providing opportunities to support people in their efforts to grow in faith (SUPPORT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great extent	1643	64.4
2) Some extent	762	29.9
3) Only a limited extent	99	3.9
4) Not at all	19	0.7
5) Not sure/no opinion	28	1.1
Missing	2927
TOTAL	2551	100.0

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261) What do you think is involved in evangelism? Answer by indicating the extent to which each statement would fit in your own definition of "evangelism." -- Increasing the membership of the church (INCR_MEM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great extent	652	25.5
2) Some extent	1130	44.2
3) Only a limited extent	579	22.7
4) Not at all	165	6.5
5) Not sure/no opinion	30	1.2
Missing	2922
TOTAL	2556	100.0

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262) What do you think is involved in evangelism? Answer by indicating the extent to which each statement would fit in your own definition of "evangelism." -- Inviting people to become members of the church (INV_PEOP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great extent	999	39.0
2) Some extent	1177	46.0
3) Only a limited extent	305	11.9
4) Not at all	54	2.1
5) Not sure/no opinion	24	0.9
Missing	2919
TOTAL	2559	100.0

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263) Of the statements below, which one best describes your definition of evangelism? (DEF_EVAN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Evangelism is the joyful sharing of the sovereign love of God	374	14.7
2) Evangelism is the joyful sharing of the sovereign love of God, calling people to repentance and to personal faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior	365	14.4
3) Evangelism is the joyful sharing of the sovereign love of God, calling people to repentance, to personal faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and to active membership in the church, and obedient service to the world	1093	43.0
4) Evangelism is everything the church does	707	27.8
Missing	2939
TOTAL	2539	100.0

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264) Below are listed some evangelism resources that are readily available to congregations. Please indicate the degree to which you are familiar with each. -- The PC(USA) "Commitment to Evangelism" program (COMMPROG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	424	16.8
2) Somewhat familiar	806	31.9
3) Not familiar	1246	49.3
4) Not sure	49	1.9
Missing	2953
TOTAL	2525	100.0

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265) Below are listed some evangelism resources that are readily available to congregations. Please indicate the degree to which you are familiar with each. -- "Commitment to Evangelism" Action Guide (ACT_GUID)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	219	8.7
2) Somewhat familiar	618	24.5
3) Not familiar	1635	64.9
4) Not sure	48	1.9
Missing	2958
TOTAL	2520	100.0

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266) Below are listed some evangelism resources that are readily available to congregations. Please indicate the degree to which you are familiar with each. -- Good News newsletter (GOODNEWS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	334	13.3
2) Somewhat familiar	765	30.4
3) Not familiar	1380	54.8
4) Not sure	40	1.6
Missing	2959
TOTAL	2519	100.0

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267) Below are listed some evangelism resources that are readily available to congregations. Please indicate the degree to which you are familiar with each. - Invite-A-Friend program (INV_FRND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	325	12.9
2) Somewhat familiar	664	26.3
3) Not familiar	1499	59.4
4) Not sure	36	1.4
Missing	2954
TOTAL	2524	100.0

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268) Below are listed some evangelism resources that are readily available to congregations. Please indicate the degree to which you are familiar with each. -- Lifestory Conversations study booklet (LIFESTRY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	141	5.6
2) Somewhat familiar	318	12.6
3) Not familiar	2003	79.6
4) Not sure	53	2.1
Missing	2963
TOTAL	2515	100.0

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269) Below are listed some evangelism resources that are readily available to congregations. Please indicate the degree to which you are familiar with each. -- Covenant for Caring (video-based faith-sharing training) (CARING)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	49	1.9
2) Somewhat familiar	261	10.4
3) Not familiar	2148	85.2
4) Not sure	62	2.5
Missing	2958
TOTAL	2520	100.0

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270) Below are listed some evangelism resources that are readily available to congregations. Please indicate the degree to which you are familiar with each. -- PC(USA) Evangelism Resource Catalog and Bibliography (EVANCATA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	117	4.6
2) Somewhat familiar	570	22.6
3) Not familiar	1774	70.4
4) Not sure	59	2.3
Missing	2958
TOTAL	2520	100.0

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271) Below are listed some evangelism resources that are readily available to congregations. Please indicate the degree to which you are familiar with each. -- Net Results magazine (NETRESLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	394	15.6
2) Somewhat familiar	287	11.4
3) Not familiar	1776	70.4
4) Not sure	65	2.6
Missing	2956
TOTAL	2522	100.0

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272) Below are listed some evangelism resources that are readily available to congregations. Please indicate the degree to which you are familiar with each. -- Herb Miller workshops (HERBMILL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	244	9.7
2) Somewhat familiar	360	14.3
3) Not familiar	1867	73.9
4) Not sure	54	2.1
Missing	2953
TOTAL	2525	100.0

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273) Below are listed some evangelism resources that are readily available to congregations. Please indicate the degree to which you are familiar with each. -- PC(USA) Evangelism Sunday worship resource packets (RESPACK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	373	14.8
2) Somewhat familiar	721	28.6
3) Not familiar	1381	54.7
4) Not sure	50	2.0
Missing	2953
TOTAL	2525	100.0

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274) Below are listed some evangelism resources that are readily available to congregations. Please indicate the degree to which you are familiar with each. -- PC(USA) Institutes for Congregational Evangelism (INSTIT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	54	2.1
2) Somewhat familiar	363	14.4
3) Not familiar	2042	81.0
4) Not sure	63	2.5
Missing	2956
TOTAL	2522	100.0

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275) Below are listed some evangelism resources that are readily available to congregations. Please indicate the degree to which you are familiar with each. -- Faithful Witnesses study book (WITNBOOK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	88	3.5
2) Somewhat familiar	289	11.5
3) Not familiar	2077	82.5
4) Not sure	65	2.6
Missing	2959
TOTAL	2519	100.0

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276) Below are listed some evangelism resources that are readily available to congregations. Please indicate the degree to which you are familiar with each. -- Regional PC(USA) "Celebrations of Evangelism" (CELEEVAN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	205	8.1
2) Somewhat familiar	529	21.0
3) Not familiar	1728	68.6
4) Not sure	58	2.3
Missing	2958
TOTAL	2520	100.0

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277) Below are listed some evangelism resources that are readily available to congregations. Please indicate the degree to which you are familiar with each. -- Turn to the Living God: A Call to Evangelism in Jesus Christ's Way (PC(USA) General Assembly resolution and study book) (STDYBOOK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	114	4.5
2) Somewhat familiar	350	13.9
3) Not familiar	2001	79.3
4) Not sure	59	2.3
Missing	2954
TOTAL	2524	100.0

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278) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] Where did you live when you were l6 years of age? (HOMEAT16)

	TOTAL	%
1) Same home I live in now	55	4.0
2) Different home, but in the same county	418	30.6
3) In a different county, but in the same state	327	23.9
4) In a different state	536	39.2
5) In a different country	31	2.3
Missing	4111
TOTAL	1367	100.0

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279) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] In what year, approximately, did you move into -- The community/area in which you now live? (LIVECOMM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Before 1960	399	30.1
2) 1960-1974	383	28.9
3) 1975-1984	257	19.4
4) 1985-1989	158	11.9
5) 1990-present	129	9.7
Missing	4152
TOTAL	1326	100.0

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280) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] In what year, approximately, did you move into -- The particular home (house, apartment, condo, etc.) in which you now live? (LIVEHOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Before 1960	159	12.1
2) 1960-1974	315	24.0
3) 1975-1984	289	22.1
4) 1985-1989	227	17.3
5) 1990-present	320	24.4
Missing	4168
TOTAL	1310	100.0

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281) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] Please indicate how well you feel you are in touch with the other people in the immediate neighborhood where you live. (NGHBRHD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Know none of my neighbors	10	0.7
2) Know few of my neighbors	390	28.5
3) Know fairly many of my neighbors	402	29.4
4) Know most of my neighbors	567	41.4
Missing	4109
TOTAL	1369	100.0

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282) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] How often do you socialize with people from each of these categories? -- Neighbors (NEIGHBOR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	258	18.9
2) Occasionally	655	48.1
3) Rarely	379	27.8
4) Never	71	5.2
Missing	4115
TOTAL	1363	100.0

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283) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] How often do you socialize with people from each of these categories? -- Other members of my congregation (OTHMEMBR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	550	40.4
2) Occasionally	646	47.4
3) Rarely	147	10.8
4) Never	20	1.5
Missing	4115
TOTAL	1363	100.0

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284) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] How often do you socialize with people from each of these categories? -- Unchurched friends (UNCHURFR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	314	23.5
2) Occasionally	722	54.0
3) Rarely	256	19.1
4) Never	45	3.4
Missing	4141
TOTAL	1337	100.0

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285) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] How often do you socialize with people from each of these categories? -- Family (FAMILY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	899	66.6
2) Occasionally	373	27.7
3) Rarely	70	5.2
4) Never	7	0.5
Missing	4129
TOTAL	1349	100.0

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286) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] How often do you socialize with people from each of these categories? -- Members of special clubs or groups (SPECCLUB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	386	28.8
2) Occasionally	579	43.2
3) Rarely	290	21.7
4) Never	84	6.3
Missing	4139
TOTAL	1339	100.0

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287) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] How often do you socialize with people from each of these categories? -- Colleagues at work (COLEAGUE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	159	13.5
2) Occasionally	456	38.7
3) Rarely	356	30.2
4) Never	207	17.6
Missing	4300
TOTAL	1178	100.0

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288) [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] How often do you socialize with people from each of these categories? -- Members of racial or ethnic groups other than my own (OTHRACES)

	TOTAL	%
1) Often	98	7.3
2) Occasionally	442	33.0
3) Rarely	585	43.7
4) Never	213	15.9
Missing	4140
TOTAL	1338	100.0

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289) Sub-sample population (S11MSMPL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Members	672	48.7
2) Elders	708	51.3
Missing	4098
TOTAL	1380	100.0

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290) [ASKED ONLY OF CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] Note to Ministers of Word and Sacrament: Several questions ask about events in or trends at the congregation you serve or attend. -- Ministers who are not currently serving congregations or do not otherwise regularly attend a particular congregation (because of a job or any other reason) may wish to skip these questions (designated with a *). (NOTSRVNG)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1046	85.7
1) Checked	175	14.3
Missing	4257
TOTAL	1221	100.0

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291) [ASKED ONLY OF CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] Note to Ministers of Word and Sacrament: Several questions ask about events in or trends at the congregation you serve or attend. -- Ministers who serve more than one congregation (e.g., a larger parish) are asked to answer as much as possible with regard to the parish as a whole. Where such an approach is not applicable, please respond in terms of the congregation whose name would be first in an alphabetical listing. (SRVMTONE)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1177	96.4
1) Checked	44	3.6
Missing	4257
TOTAL	1221	100.0

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292) [ASKED ONLY OF CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] (*)MINISTERS WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY SERVING CONGREGATIONS OR DO NOT OTHERWISE REGULARLY ATTEND A PARTICULAR CONGREGATION (BECAUSE OF A JOB OR ANY OTHER REASON) WERE EXCLUDED FROM THIS QUESTION: To what extent, if any, is the membership of your congregation involved in each of the following activities? -- Making telephone calls inviting people in the neighborhood to come to church (ACTVTY1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great extent	45	4.4
2) Some extent	220	21.5
3) Only a limited extent	385	37.7
4) Not at all	351	34.3
5) Not sure/no opinion	21	2.1
Missing	4456
TOTAL	1022	100.0

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293) [ASKED ONLY OF CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] (*)MINISTERS WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY SERVING CONGREGATIONS OR DO NOT OTHERWISE REGULARLY ATTEND A PARTICULAR CONGREGATION (BECAUSE OF A JOB OR ANY OTHER REASON) WERE EXCLUDED FROM THIS QUESTION: To what extent, if any, is the membership of your congregation involved in each of the following activities? -- Door-to-door evangelism (ACTVTY2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great extent	17	1.7
2) Some extent	83	8.1
3) Only a limited extent	221	21.6
4) Not at all	690	67.4
5) Not sure/no opinion	13	1.3
Missing	4454
TOTAL	1024	100.0

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294) [ASKED ONLY OF CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] (*)MINISTERS WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY SERVING CONGREGATIONS OR DO NOT OTHERWISE REGULARLY ATTEND A PARTICULAR CONGREGATION (BECAUSE OF A JOB OR ANY OTHER REASON) WERE EXCLUDED FROM THIS QUESTION: To what extent, if any, is the membership of your congregation involved in each of the following activities? -- Talking to associates and acquaintances about the meaning of the Christian faith (ACTVTY3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great extent	60	5.9
2) Some extent	397	38.7
3) Only a limited extent	487	47.5
4) Not at all	49	4.8
5) Not sure/no opinion	32	3.1
Missing	4453
TOTAL	1025	100.0

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295) [ASKED ONLY OF CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] (*)MINISTERS WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY SERVING CONGREGATIONS OR DO NOT OTHERWISE REGULARLY ATTEND A PARTICULAR CONGREGATION (BECAUSE OF A JOB OR ANY OTHER REASON) WERE EXCLUDED FROM THIS QUESTION: To what extent, if any, is the membership of your congregation involved in each of the following activities? -- Studying and training to witness to others about their faith (ACTVTY4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great extent	48	4.7
2) Some extent	245	24.0
3) Only a limited extent	417	40.8
4) Not at all	291	28.5
5) Not sure/no opinion	21	2.1
Missing	4456
TOTAL	1022	100.0

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296) [ASKED ONLY OF CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] (*)MINISTERS WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY SERVING CONGREGATIONS OR DO NOT OTHERWISE REGULARLY ATTEND A PARTICULAR CONGREGATION (BECAUSE OF A JOB OR ANY OTHER REASON) WERE EXCLUDED FROM THIS QUESTION: To what extent, if any, is the membership of your congregation involved in each of the following activities? -- Making team visits to inactive members (ACTVTY5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great extent	53	5.2
2) Some extent	194	18.9
3) Only a limited extent	358	34.9
4) Not at all	400	38.9
5) Not sure/no opinion	22	2.1
Missing	4451
TOTAL	1027	100.0

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297) [ASKED ONLY OF CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] (*)MINISTERS WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY SERVING CONGREGATIONS OR DO NOT OTHERWISE REGULARLY ATTEND A PARTICULAR CONGREGATION (BECAUSE OF A JOB OR ANY OTHER REASON) WERE EXCLUDED FROM THIS QUESTION: To what extent, if any, is the membership of your congregation involved in each of the following activities? -- Contacting people they already know, urging them to come to church (ACTVTY6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great extent	116	11.3
2) Some extent	481	46.9
3) Only a limited extent	356	34.7
4) Not at all	53	5.2
5) Not sure/no opinion	20	1.9
Missing	4452
TOTAL	1026	100.0

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298) [ASKED ONLY OF CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] (*)MINISTERS WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY SERVING CONGREGATIONS OR DO NOT OTHERWISE REGULARLY ATTEND A PARTICULAR CONGREGATION (BECAUSE OF A JOB OR ANY OTHER REASON) WERE EXCLUDED FROM THIS QUESTION: To what extent, if any, is the membership of your congregation involved in each of the following activities? -- Visiting Presbyterians newly arrived in your community (ACTVTY7)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great extent	114	11.1
2) Some extent	312	30.5
3) Only a limited extent	318	31.1
4) Not at all	244	23.8
5) Not sure/no opinion	36	3.5
Missing	4454
TOTAL	1024	100.0

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299) [ASKED ONLY OF CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] (*)MINISTERS WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY SERVING CONGREGATIONS OR DO NOT OTHERWISE REGULARLY ATTEND A PARTICULAR CONGREGATION (BECAUSE OF A JOB OR ANY OTHER REASON) WERE EXCLUDED FROM THIS QUESTION: Given their current time commitments to work, family, civic organizations, school, etc., how willing do you think the membership of your congregation would be to increase significantly the amount of time they now spend in each of the following activities? -- Make telephone calls inviting people in the neighborhood to come to church (INCTIME1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely willing	48	4.7
2) Probably willing	452	44.2
3) Not very willing	439	43.0
4) Not at all willing	64	6.3
5) Not sure	19	1.9
Missing	4456
TOTAL	1022	100.0

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300) [ASKED ONLY OF CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] (*)MINISTERS WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY SERVING CONGREGATIONS OR DO NOT OTHERWISE REGULARLY ATTEND A PARTICULAR CONGREGATION (BECAUSE OF A JOB OR ANY OTHER REASON) WERE EXCLUDED FROM THIS QUESTION: Given their current time commitments to work, family, civic organizations, school, etc., how willing do you think the membership of your congregation would be to increase significantly the amount of time they now spend in each of the following activities? -- Door-to-door evangelism (INCTIME2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely willing	10	1.0
2) Probably willing	101	9.9
3) Not very willing	520	50.8
4) Not at all willing	378	37.0
5) Not sure	14	1.4
Missing	4455
TOTAL	1023	100.0

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301) [ASKED ONLY OF CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] (*)MINISTERS WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY SERVING CONGREGATIONS OR DO NOT OTHERWISE REGULARLY ATTEND A PARTICULAR CONGREGATION (BECAUSE OF A JOB OR ANY OTHER REASON) WERE EXCLUDED FROM THIS QUESTION: Given their current time commitments to work, family, civic organizations, school, etc., how willing do you think the membership of your congregation would be to increase significantly the amount of time they now spend in each of the following activities? -- Talk to associates and acquaintances about the meaning of the Christian faith (INCTIME3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely willing	83	8.2
2) Probably willing	599	58.8
3) Not very willing	301	29.6
4) Not at all willing	21	2.1
5) Not sure	14	1.4
Missing	4460
TOTAL	1018	100.0

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302) [ASKED ONLY OF CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] (*)MINISTERS WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY SERVING CONGREGATIONS OR DO NOT OTHERWISE REGULARLY ATTEND A PARTICULAR CONGREGATION (BECAUSE OF A JOB OR ANY OTHER REASON) WERE EXCLUDED FROM THIS QUESTION: Given their current time commitments to work, family, civic organizations, school, etc., how willing do you think the membership of your congregation would be to increase significantly the amount of time they now spend in each of the following activities? -- Study and train to witness to others about your faith (INCTIME4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely willing	77	7.5
2) Probably willing	600	58.8
3) Not very willing	290	28.4
4) Not at all willing	38	3.7
5) Not sure	16	1.6
Missing	4457
TOTAL	1021	100.0

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303) [ASKED ONLY OF CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] (*)MINISTERS WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY SERVING CONGREGATIONS OR DO NOT OTHERWISE REGULARLY ATTEND A PARTICULAR CONGREGATION (BECAUSE OF A JOB OR ANY OTHER REASON) WERE EXCLUDED FROM THIS QUESTION: Given their current time commitments to work, family, civic organizations, school, etc., how willing do you think the membership of your congregation would be to increase significantly the amount of time they now spend in each of the following activities? -- Make team visits to inactive members (INCTIME5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely willing	82	8.0
2) Probably willing	523	51.3
3) Not very willing	334	32.7
4) Not at all willing	63	6.2
5) Not sure	18	1.8
Missing	4458
TOTAL	1020	100.0

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304) [ASKED ONLY OF CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] (*)MINISTERS WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY SERVING CONGREGATIONS OR DO NOT OTHERWISE REGULARLY ATTEND A PARTICULAR CONGREGATION (BECAUSE OF A JOB OR ANY OTHER REASON) WERE EXCLUDED FROM THIS QUESTION: Given their current time commitments to work, family, civic organizations, school, etc., how willing do you think the membership of your congregation would be to increase significantly the amount of time they now spend in each of the following activities? -- Contact people whom they already know, urging them to come to church (INCTIME6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely willing	206	20.3
2) Probably willing	632	62.2
3) Not very willing	150	14.8
4) Not at all willing	18	1.8
5) Not sure	10	1.0
Missing	4462
TOTAL	1016	100.0

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305) [ASKED ONLY OF CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] (*)MINISTERS WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY SERVING CONGREGATIONS OR DO NOT OTHERWISE REGULARLY ATTEND A PARTICULAR CONGREGATION (BECAUSE OF A JOB OR ANY OTHER REASON) WERE EXCLUDED FROM THIS QUESTION: Given their current time commitments to work, family, civic organizations, school, etc., how willing do you think the membership of your congregation would be to increase significantly the amount of time they now spend in each of the following activities? -- Visit Presbyterians newly arrived in your community (INCTIME7)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely willing	217	21.3
2) Probably willing	599	58.8
3) Not very willing	166	16.3
4) Not at all willing	20	2.0
5) Not sure	17	1.7
Missing	4459
TOTAL	1019	100.0

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306) [ASKED ONLY OF CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] (*)MINISTERS WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY SERVING CONGREGATIONS OR DO NOT OTHERWISE REGULARLY ATTEND A PARTICULAR CONGREGATION (BECAUSE OF A JOB OR ANY OTHER REASON) WERE EXCLUDED FROM THIS QUESTION: Given their current time commitments to work, family, civic organizations, school, etc., how willing do you think the membership of your congregation would be to increase significantly the amount of time they now spend in each of the following activities? -- Help increase your congregation's efforts to include new people and their concerns (INCTIME8)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely willing	332	32.6
2) Probably willing	564	55.4
3) Not very willing	98	9.6
4) Not at all willing	12	1.2
5) Not sure	12	1.2
Missing	4460
TOTAL	1018	100.0

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307) [ASKED ONLY OF CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] (*)MINISTERS WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY SERVING CONGREGATIONS OR DO NOT OTHERWISE REGULARLY ATTEND A PARTICULAR CONGREGATION (BECAUSE OF A JOB OR ANY OTHER REASON) WERE EXCLUDED FROM THIS QUESTION: Given their current time commitments to work, family, civic organizations, school, etc., how willing do you think the membership of your congregation would be to increase significantly the amount of time they now spend in each of the following activities? -- Help establish new congregations (INCTIME9)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely willing	92	9.0
2) Probably willing	367	36.0
3) Not very willing	395	38.7
4) Not at all willing	109	10.7
5) Not sure	57	5.6
Missing	4458
TOTAL	1020	100.0

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308) [ASKED ONLY OF CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] (*)MINISTERS WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY SERVING CONGREGATIONS OR DO NOT OTHERWISE REGULARLY ATTEND A PARTICULAR CONGREGATION (BECAUSE OF A JOB OR ANY OTHER REASON) WERE EXCLUDED FROM THIS QUESTION: Has there been any training in evangelism or faith sharing over the past two years in your congregation among -- A committee of the session? (TRAIN1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	463	45.5
2) No	452	44.4
3) Don't know	102	10.0
Missing	4461
TOTAL	1017	100.0

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309) [ASKED ONLY OF CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] (*)MINISTERS WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY SERVING CONGREGATIONS OR DO NOT OTHERWISE REGULARLY ATTEND A PARTICULAR CONGREGATION (BECAUSE OF A JOB OR ANY OTHER REASON) WERE EXCLUDED FROM THIS QUESTION: Has there been any training in evangelism or faith sharing over the past two years in your congregation among -- The entire session? (TRAIN2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	310	30.5
2) No	603	59.4
3) Don't know	102	10.0
Missing	4463
TOTAL	1015	100.0

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310) [ASKED ONLY OF CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] (*)MINISTERS WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY SERVING CONGREGATIONS OR DO NOT OTHERWISE REGULARLY ATTEND A PARTICULAR CONGREGATION (BECAUSE OF A JOB OR ANY OTHER REASON) WERE EXCLUDED FROM THIS QUESTION: Has there been any training in evangelism or faith sharing over the past two years in your congregation among -- Selected members? (TRAIN3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	522	51.3
2) No	402	39.5
3) Don't know	94	9.2
Missing	4460
TOTAL	1018	100.0

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311) [ASKED ONLY OF CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] (*)MINISTERS WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY SERVING CONGREGATIONS OR DO NOT OTHERWISE REGULARLY ATTEND A PARTICULAR CONGREGATION (BECAUSE OF A JOB OR ANY OTHER REASON) WERE EXCLUDED FROM THIS QUESTION: Has there been any training in evangelism or faith sharing over the past two years in your congregation among -- The congregation at large? (TRAIN4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	255	25.1
2) No	679	66.8
3) Don't know	82	8.1
Missing	4462
TOTAL	1016	100.0

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312) [ASKED ONLY OF CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] (*)MINISTERS WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY SERVING CONGREGATIONS OR DO NOT OTHERWISE REGULARLY ATTEND A PARTICULAR CONGREGATION (BECAUSE OF A JOB OR ANY OTHER REASON) WHERE EXCLUDED FROM THIS QUESTION: What other kinds of helps, if any, would you like for evangelism ministry in your congregation? -- Faith sharing (HELPS1)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	292	27.9
1) Checked	754	72.1
Missing	4432
TOTAL	1046	100.0

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313) [ASKED ONLY OF CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] (*)MINISTERS WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY SERVING CONGREGATIONS OR DO NOT OTHERWISE REGULARLY ATTEND A PARTICULAR CONGREGATION (BECAUSE OF A JOB OR ANY OTHER REASON) WERE EXCLUDED FROM THIS QUESTION: What other kinds of helps, if any, would you like for evangelism ministry in your congregation? -- Media use (HELPS2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	637	60.9
1) Checked	409	39.1
Missing	4432
TOTAL	1046	100.0

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314) [ASKED ONLY OF CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] (*)MINISTERS WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY SERVING CONGREGATIONS OR DO NOT OTHERWISE REGULARLY ATTEND A PARTICULAR CONGREGATION (BECAUSE OF A JOB OR ANY OTHER REASON) WERE EXCLUDED FROM THIS QUESTION: What other kinds of helps, if any, would you like for evangelism ministry in your congregation? -- Making our church more welcoming (HELPS3)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	408	39.0
1) Checked	637	61.0
Missing	4433
TOTAL	1045	100.0

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315) [ASKED ONLY OF CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] (*)MINISTERS WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY SERVING CONGREGATIONS OR DO NOT OTHERWISE REGULARLY ATTEND A PARTICULAR CONGREGATION (BECAUSE OF A JOB OR ANY OTHER REASON) WERE EXCLUDED FROM THIS QUESTION: What other kinds of helps, if any, would you like for evangelism ministry in your congregation? -- Listening skills (HELPS4)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	591	56.5
1) Checked	455	43.5
Missing	4432
TOTAL	1046	100.0

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316) [ASKED ONLY OF CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] (*)MINISTERS WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY SERVING CONGREGATIONS OR DO NOT OTHERWISE REGULARLY ATTEND A PARTICULAR CONGREGATION (BECAUSE OF A JOB OR ANY OTHER REASON) WERE EXCLUDED FROM THIS QUESTION: What other kinds of helps, if any, would you like for evangelism ministry in your congregation? -- Visitation skills (HELPS5)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	368	35.2
1) Checked	678	64.8
Missing	4432
TOTAL	1046	100.0

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317) [ASKED ONLY OF CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] (*)MINISTERS WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY SERVING CONGREGATIONS OR DO NOT OTHERWISE REGULARLY ATTEND A PARTICULAR CONGREGATION (BECAUSE OF A JOB OR ANY OTHER REASON) WERE EXCLUDED FROM THIS QUESTION: What other kinds of helps, if any, would you like for evangelism ministry in your congregation? -- Sharing ideas from other churches (HELPS6)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	523	50.0
1) Checked	523	50.0
Missing	4432
TOTAL	1046	100.0

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318) [ASKED ONLY OF CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] (*)MINISTERS WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY SERVING CONGREGATIONS OR DO NOT OTHERWISE REGULARLY ATTEND A PARTICULAR CONGREGATION (BECAUSE OF A JOB OR ANY OTHER REASON) WERE EXCLUDED FROM THIS QUESTION: What other kinds of helps, if any, would you like for evangelism ministry in your congregation? -- Retaining members (HELPS7)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	537	51.3
1) Checked	509	48.7
Missing	4432
TOTAL	1046	100.0

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319) [ASKED ONLY OF CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] (*)MINISTERS WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY SERVING CONGREGATIONS OR DO NOT OTHERWISE REGULARLY ATTEND A PARTICULAR CONGREGATION (BECAUSE OF A JOB OR ANY OTHER REASON) WERE EXCLUDED FROM THIS QUESTION: What other kinds of helps, if any, would you like for evangelism ministry in your congregation? -- New member assimilation (HELPS8)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	336	32.1
1) Checked	710	67.9
Missing	4432
TOTAL	1046	100.0

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320) [ASKED ONLY OF CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] (*)MINISTERS WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY SERVING CONGREGATIONS OR DO NOT OTHERWISE REGULARLY ATTEND A PARTICULAR CONGREGATION (BECAUSE OF A JOB OR ANY OTHER REASON) WERE EXCLUDED FROM THIS QUESTION: What other kinds of helps, if any, would you like for evangelism ministry in your congregation? -- Relationship between evangelism and other church activities (e.g., education, social action, worship, stewardship, etc.) (HELPS9)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	560	53.5
1) Checked	486	46.5
Missing	4432
TOTAL	1046	100.0

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321) [ASKED ONLY OF CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] (*)MINISTERS WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY SERVING CONGREGATIONS OR DO NOT OTHERWISE REGULARLY ATTEND A PARTICULAR CONGREGATION (BECAUSE OF A JOB OR ANY OTHER REASON) WERE EXCLUDED FROM THIS QUESTION: What other kinds of helps, if any, would you like for evangelism ministry in your congregation? -- Church growth (HELPS10)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	620	59.3
1) Checked	426	40.7
Missing	4432
TOTAL	1046	100.0

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322) [ASKED ONLY OF CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] (*)MINISTERS WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY SERVING CONGREGATIONS OR DO NOT OTHERWISE REGULARLY ATTEND A PARTICULAR CONGREGATION (BECAUSE OF A JOB OR ANY OTHER REASON) WERE EXCLUDED FROM THIS QUESTION: What other kinds of helps, if any, would you like for evangelism ministry in your congregation? -- Redevelopment (HELPS11)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	722	69.0
1) Checked	324	31.0
Missing	4432
TOTAL	1046	100.0

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323) [ASKED ONLY OF CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] (*)MINISTERS WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY SERVING CONGREGATIONS OR DO NOT OTHERWISE REGULARLY ATTEND A PARTICULAR CONGREGATION (BECAUSE OF A JOB OR ANY OTHER REASON) WERE EXCLUDED FROM THIS QUESTION: What other kinds of helps, if any, would you like for evangelism ministry in your congregation? -- Other (HELPS12)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	948	91.2
1) Checked	91	8.8
Missing	4439
TOTAL	1039	100.0

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324) [ASKED ONLY OF CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] (*)MINISTERS WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY SERVING CONGREGATIONS OR DO NOT OTHERWISE REGULARLY ATTEND A PARTICULAR CONGREGATION (BECAUSE OF A JOB OR ANY OTHER REASON) WERE EXCLUDED FROM THIS QUESTION: In a "typical" month, how much time would you say you spend directly reaching out to individuals who are not currently members of any church to invite them to participate in or join your (or another) congregation? (OUTREACH)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	190	19.0
1) 1 hour	161	16.1
2) 2 hours	174	17.4
3) 3-4 hours	161	16.1
4) 5-8 hours	162	16.2
5) 9-20 hours	133	13.3
6) 21 or more hours	21	2.1
Missing	4476
TOTAL	1002	100.0

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325) [ASKED ONLY OF CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] In the last five years, have you taken any continuing education in evangelism or had other training in evangelism? (CONTEDUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	532	44.8
2) No	656	55.2
Missing	4290
TOTAL	1188	100.0

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326) [ASKED ONLY OF CLERGY AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE TAKEN ANY CONTINUING EDUCATION IN EVANGELISM OR HAD OTHER TRAINING IN EVANGELISM IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS: How would you evaluate the adequacy of that education/training for your service and ministry to the church? (ADEQUATE)

	TOTAL	%
1) More than adequate	141	27.0
2) Adequate	286	54.8
3) Less than adequate	95	18.2
Missing	4956
TOTAL	522	100.0

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327) Sub-sample population (S11CSMPL)

	TOTAL	%
3) Pastors	790	64.7
4) Specialized Clergy	431	35.3
Missing	4257
TOTAL	1221	100.0

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328) I-AGE: What is your present age? (recoded for use with on-line analysis) (I-AGE)

	TOTAL	%
0) Under 40	684	19.6
1) 40-49	867	24.8
2) 50-64	1177	33.7
3) 65 & older	766	21.9
Missing	1984
TOTAL	3494	100.0

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329) I-MARITAL: What is your present marital status? (for use with on-line analysis) (I-MARITAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	2902	83.8
2) Not married	560	16.2
Missing	2016
TOTAL	3462	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Democrat	1302	37.5
2) Independent	681	19.6
3) Republican	1437	41.4
4) All other responses	53	1.5
Missing	2005
TOTAL	3473	100.0

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331) I-REGION: Region of residence [imputed from mailing address] (for use with on-line analysis) (I-REGION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Northeast	1947	36.1
2) Midwest	864	16.0
3) South	1148	21.3
4) West	1434	26.6
Missing	85
TOTAL	5393	100.0

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332) I-RACE: What is your race/ethnicity? (recoded for use with on-line analysis) (I-RACE)

	TOTAL	%
0) Afr/As. Am	133	3.8
1) White	3290	94.7
2) Other	52	1.5
Missing	2003
TOTAL	3475	100.0

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333) I-SEX: What is your sex? (for use with on-line analysis) (I-SEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Female	1371	39.1
2) Male	2132	60.9
Missing	1975
TOTAL	3503	100.0

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334) I-EDUC:LAY: [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] What is the highest level of education each of you has completed? -- You (recoded for use with on-line analysis) (I-EDUC:LAY)

	TOTAL	%
0) HS or less	377	18.3
1) Some coll.	445	21.6
2) Coll. degr	502	24.3
3) Some grad.	259	12.6
4) Grad degr	480	23.3
Missing	3415
TOTAL	2063	100.0

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335) I-EDUC:CLR: [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] What is the highest level of non-theological education you have attained in addition to your theological training? (recoded for use with on-line analysis) (I-EDUC:CLR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Coll.&less	834	59.6
2) Some grad.	295	21.1
3) Grad degr	271	19.4
Missing	4078
TOTAL	1400	100.0

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336) I-INCM:LAY: [ASKED ONLY OF MEMBERS AND ELDERS] Which of these broad categories best describes your approximate total family income from all sources before taxes in 1992? (If you live alone, please answer in terms of your personal income.) (recoded for use with on-line analysis) (I-INCM:LAY)

	TOTAL	%
0) Lt 25K	339	17.3
1) 25K-49,999	654	33.4
2) 50K-99,999	714	36.5
3) 100K & up	251	12.8
Missing	3520
TOTAL	1958	100.0

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337) I-INCM:CLR: [ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS AND SPECIALIZED CLERGY] Which of these broad categories best describes your approximate total family income from all sources (including housing and other allowances) before taxes in 1992? (If you live alone, please answer in terms of your personal income.) (recoded for use with on-line analysis) (I-INCM:CLR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Lt 25K	112	8.0
1) 25K-49,999	691	49.4
2) 50K-99,999	523	37.4
3) 100K & up	74	5.3
Missing	4078
TOTAL	1400	100.0

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338) I-RESTYPE: Type of respondent (for use with on-line analysis) (I-RESTYPE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Members	1672	30.5
2) Elders	1476	26.9
3) Pastors	1569	28.6
4) Specialized Clergy	761	13.9
TOTAL	5478	100.0

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