U.S. Congregational Life Survey, 2001, United Methodist Attenders

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All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).

1) How often do you go attend worship services? (OFTEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) This is my first time.	298	2.0
2) Hardly ever	285	1.9
3) Less than once a month	197	1.3
4) Once a month	303	2.1
5) 2-3 times a month	2214	15.0
6) Usually every week	10191	69.0
7) More than once a week	1276	8.6
Missing	320
TOTAL	14764	100.0

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2) How long have you been going to worship services or activities at this congregation? (HOWLONG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than 1 year	1120	7.6
2) 1-2 years	1251	8.5
3) 3-5 years	1907	12.9
4) 6-10 years	1915	12.9
5) 11-20 years	2490	16.8
6) More than 20 years	5623	38.0
7) I am visiting from another congregation.	360	2.4
8) I am visiting and do not regularly go anywhere else.	127	0.9
Missing	291
TOTAL	14793	100.0

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3) Are you regularly involved in any group activities here? Yes, in Sunday school, church school, or Sabbath school. (INVLVDSS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	9250	61.3
1) Check	5834	38.7
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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4) Are you regularly involved in any group activities here? Yes, in prayer, discussion, or Bible study groups. (INVLVDPR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	11734	77.8
1) Check	3350	22.2
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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5) Are you regularly involved in any group activities here? Yes, in fellowships, clubs, or other social groups. (INVLVDFS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	9427	62.5
1) Check	5657	37.5
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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6) Are you regularly involved in any group activities here? No, we have no group activities. (INVLVDNG)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	14276	94.6
1) Check	808	5.4
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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7) Are you regularly involved in any group activities here? No, I am not regularly involved in group activities. (INVLVDNR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	10469	69.4
1) Check	4615	30.6
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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8) Do you regularly take part in any activities of this congregation that reach out to the wider community (e.g., visitation, evangelism, outreach, community service, social justice)? Yes, in evangelism or outreach activities. (COMMAEV)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	12434	82.4
1) Check	2650	17.6
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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9) Do you regularly take part in any activities of this congregation that reach out to the wider community (e.g., visitation, evangelism, outreach, community service, social justice)? Yes, in community service, social justice, or advocacy activities of this congregation. (COMMACT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	11054	73.3
1) Check	4030	26.7
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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10) Do you regularly take part in any activities of this congregation that reach out to the wider community (e.g., visitation, evangelism, outreach, community service, social justice)? No, we don't have such activities. (COMMANA)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	14355	95.2
1) Check	729	4.8
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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11) Do you regularly take part in any activities of this congregation that reach out to the wider community (e.g., visitation, evangelism, outreach, community service, social justice)? No, I am not regularly involved. (COMMANR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	7148	47.4
1) Check	7936	52.6
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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12) Do you currently have any of the following roles here? Member of the governing board. (ROLEGB)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	12763	84.6
1) Check	2321	15.4
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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13) Do you currently have any of the following roles here? Member of a congregational committee or task force. (ROLECC)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	12234	81.1
1) Check	2850	18.9
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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14) Do you currently have any of the following roles here? Leading or assisting in worship. (ROLELW)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	13604	90.2
1) Check	1480	9.8
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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15) Do you currently have any of the following roles here? Officer or leader of men's, women's, youth, or other small group. (ROLELG)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	13419	89.0
1) Check	1665	11.0
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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16) Do you currently have any of the following roles here? Choir membr, musician, or choir director. (ROLECH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	12710	84.3
1) Check	2374	15.7
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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17) Do you currently have any of the following roles here? Religious education teacher. (ROLERE)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	13120	87.0
1) Check	1964	13.0
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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18) Do you currently have any of the following roles here? Other role not listed here (specify). (ROLEOT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	13539	89.8
1) Check	1545	10.2
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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19) Do you currently have any of the following roles here? None. (ROLENO)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	8916	59.1
1) Check	6168	40.9
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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20) Over the last year, how much have you grown in your faith? (GROWTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) No real growth	820	5.7
2) Some growth	6036	41.6
3) Much growth, mainly through this congregation	4890	33.7
4) Much growth, mainly through other groups or congregations	1152	7.9
5) Much growth, mainly through my own private activities	1603	11.1
Missing	583
TOTAL	14501	100.0

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21) How often do you spend time in private devotional activities (such as prayer, meditation, reading the Bible alone)? (DEVOTION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Every day/most days	7254	49.4
2) A few times a week	2951	20.1
3) Once a week	622	4.2
4) Occasionally	2678	18.2
5) Hardly ever	955	6.5
6) Never	229	1.6
Missing	395
TOTAL	14689	100.0

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22) Which statement comes closest to your view of the Bible? (BIBLVIEW)

	TOTAL	%
1) The Bible is the word of God, to be taken literally word for word.	4265	29.4
2) The Bible is the word of God, to be interpreted in the light of its historical and cultural context.	3987	27.5
3) The Bible is the word of God, to be interpreted in the light of its historical context and the Church's teachings.	5255	36.2
4) The Bible is not the word of God, but contains God's word to us.	607	4.2
5) The Bible is not the word of God but is a valuable book.	106	0.7
6) The Bible is an ancient book with little value today.	19	0.1
7) Don't know	270	1.9
Missing	575
TOTAL	14509	100.0

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23) Do you agree or disagree with this statement: "All the different religions are equally good ways of helping a person find ultimate truth"? (ALLRELG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	1992	13.7
2) Agree	5978	41.2
3) Neutral or unsure	2747	18.9
4) Disagree	2518	17.4
5) Strongly disagree	1273	8.8
Missing	576
TOTAL	14508	100.0

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24) Do you agree or disagree: "My spiritual needs are being met in this congregation or parish"? (SPIRNEED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	4035	27.8
2) Agree	7957	54.9
3) Neutral or unsure	1842	12.7
4) Disagree	574	4.0
5) Strongly disagree	92	0.6
Missing	584
TOTAL	14500	100.0

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25) Some people feel they came to faith gradually. For others, it began at a definite moment of commitment. Have you ever experienced such a moment of decisive faith commitment or conversion? (FAITH)

	TOTAL	%
1) No, I've had faith for as long as I can remember.	5762	39.6
2) No, I came to faith through a gradual process.	4332	29.7
3) Yes, at one specific moment in the last 5 years	534	3.7
4) Yes, at one specific moment more than 5 years ago	1646	11.3
5) Yes, a number of specific moments of commitment or re-commitment	1688	11.6
6) Not sure or not applicable	605	4.2
Missing	517
TOTAL	14567	100.0

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26) Are you currently a member of this congregation? (MEMBER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	12000	81.8
2) No, but I'm in the process of becoming a member.	249	1.7
3) No, but I regularly participate here.	1386	9.5
4) No	1030	7.0
Missing	419
TOTAL	14665	100.0

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27) Are you involved in any community service, social service, or advocacy groups not connected to this congregation? Yes, social service or charity groups. (COMMSRSS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	9712	64.4
1) Check	5372	35.6
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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28) Are you involved in any community service, social service, or advocacy groups not connected to this congregation? Yes, advocacy, justice, or lobbying groups. (COMMSRAJ)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	14306	94.8
1) Check	778	5.2
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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29) Are you involved in any community service, social service, or advocacy groups not connected to this congregation? No, I'm not involved with such groups. (COMMSRNG)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	6548	43.4
1) Check	8536	56.6
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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30) Which of the following best describes your readiness to talk to others about your faith? (TALKFATH)

	TOTAL	%
1) I do not have faith, so the question is not applicable.	100	0.7
2) I do not talk about my faith; my life and actions are sufficient.	1834	12.7
3) I find it hard to talk about my faith in ordinary language.	2272	15.7
4) I mostly feel at ease talking about my faith and do so if it comes up.	8343	57.8
5) I feel at ease talking about my faith and seek opportunities to do so.	1882	13.0
Missing	653
TOTAL	14431	100.0

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31) Would you be prepared to invite to a worship service here any of your friends and relatives who do not now attend a congregation? (INVITE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, and I have done so in the past 12 months.	7446	51.9
2) Yes, but I have not done so in the past 12 months.	5160	35.9
3) Don't know	1156	8.1
4) No, probably not	531	3.7
5) No, definitely not	64	0.4
Missing	727
TOTAL	14357	100.0

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32) In the past 12 months, have you done any of the following? Loaned money to someone outside your family. (MT12SLM)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	11665	77.3
1) Check	3419	22.7
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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33) In the past 12 months, have you done any of the following? Cared for someone outside your family who was very sick. (MN12SCS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	11930	79.1
1) Check	3154	20.9
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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34) In the past 12 months, have you done any of the following? Helped someone outside your family find a job. (MN12OJ)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	12722	84.3
1) Check	2362	15.7
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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35) In the past 12 months, have you done any of the following? Donated or prepared food for someone outside your family or congregation. (MN12SDF)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	6862	45.5
1) Check	8222	54.5
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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36) In the past 12 months, have you done any of the following? Voted in the last presidential election. (MN12SVP)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	3125	20.7
1) Check	11959	79.3
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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37) In the past 12 months, have you done any of the following? Donated money to a charitable organization (other than this congregation). (MN12SDM)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	3845	25.5
1) Check	11239	74.5
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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38) In the past 12 months, have you done any of the following? Worked with others to try to solve a community problem. (MN12SCP)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	11782	78.1
1) Check	3302	21.9
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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39) In the past 12 months, have you done any of the following? Contacted an elected official about a public issue. (MN12SEO)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	12188	80.8
1) Check	2896	19.2
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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40) How satisfied are you with what is offered here for children and youth (less than 19 years of age)? (CHLDMIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	4037	28.2
2) Satisfied	5133	35.9
3) Mixed feelings	2459	17.2
4) Dissatisfied	631	4.4
5) Very dissatisfied	207	1.4
6) Not sure or not applicable	1838	12.8
Missing	779
TOTAL	14305	100.0

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41) Which best describes your involvement in the making of important decisions in this congregation? (DESINVLV)

	TOTAL	%
1) I have been given the opportunity and often participate in decision-making.	3019	22.2
2) I have been given the opportunity and occasionally get involved in decision-making.	3527	26.0
3) I have been given the opportunity but don't usually get involved in decision-making.	3842	28.3
4) I have not been given an opportunity to be involved and this is fine with me.	2613	19.3
5) I have not been given an opportunity to be involved and I am not happy about this.	569	4.2
Missing	1514
TOTAL	13570	100.0

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42) Do you have a strong sense of belonging to this congregation? (BELONG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, a strong sense of belonging that is growing	7226	50.2
2) Yes, a strong sense-about the same as last year	3789	26.3
3) Yes, but perhaps not as strong as in the past	1360	9.4
4) No, but I am new here.	603	4.2
5) No, and I wish I did by now.	388	2.7
6) No, but I am happy as I am.	534	3.7
7) Don't know/not applicable	502	3.5
Missing	682
TOTAL	14402	100.0

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43) While you may value many different styles of music, which of the following do you prefer in congregational worship? Traditional hymns. (WRSHTH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	3716	24.6
1) Check	11368	75.4
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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44) While you may value many different styles of music, which of the following do you prefer in congregational worship? Praise music or choruses. (WRSHPM)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	9547	63.3
1) Check	5537	36.7
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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45) While you may value many different styles of music, which of the following do you prefer in congregational worship? Contemporary hymns. (WRSHCH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	11742	77.8
1) Check	3342	22.2
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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46) While you may value many different styles of music, which of the following do you prefer in congregational worship? Other contemporary music or songs (not hymns). (WRSHOC)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	13424	89.0
1) Check	1660	11.0
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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47) While you may value many different styles of music, which of the following do you prefer in congregational worship? Sung responsorial psalms. (WRSHRP)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	14821	98.3
1) Check	263	1.7
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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48) While you may value many different styles of music, which of the following do you prefer in congregational worship? Classical music or chorales. (WRSHCM)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	13587	90.1
1) Check	1497	9.9
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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49) While you may value many different styles of music, which of the following do you prefer in congregational worship? Contemplative chants (Taize, Iona). (WRSHCC)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	15033	99.7
1) Check	51	0.3
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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50) While you may value many different styles of music, which of the following do you prefer in congregational worship? Music or songs from a variety of cultures. (WRSHVC)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	14311	94.9
1) Check	773	5.1
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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51) While you may value many different styles of music, which of the following do you prefer in congregational worship? African-American gospel music. (WRSHAA)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	14556	96.5
1) Check	528	3.5
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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52) While you may value many different styles of music, which of the following do you prefer in congregational worship? No music or songs. (WRSHNM)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	15051	99.8
1) Check	33	0.2
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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53) While you may value many different styles of music, which of the following do you prefer in congregational worship? Don't know. (WRSHDK)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	14853	98.5
1) Check	231	1.5
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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54) To what extent do the worship services or activities of this congregation help you with everyday living? (WRSHHELP)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great extent	6579	46.5
2) Some extent	6129	43.3
3) A small extent	1175	8.3
4) Not at all	269	1.9
Missing	932
TOTAL	14152	100.0

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55) Which of the following aspects of this congregation do you personally most value? Wider community care or social justice emphasis. (VALUECC)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	13115	86.9
1) Check	1969	13.1
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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56) Which of the following aspects of this congregation do you personally most value? Reaching those who do not attend church. (VALUERU)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	13162	87.3
1) Check	1922	12.7
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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57) Which of the following aspects of this congregation do you personally most value? Traditional style of worship or music. (VALUETS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	9032	59.9
1) Check	6052	40.1
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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58) Which of the following aspects of this congregation do you personally most value? Contemporary style of worship or music. (VALUECS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	13343	88.5
1) Check	1741	11.5
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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59) Which of the following aspects of this congregation do you personally most value? Sharing in Holy Communion, Eucharist, Lord's Supper. (VALUEHC)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	9845	65.3
1) Check	5239	34.7
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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60) Which of the following aspects of this congregation do you personally most value? Social activities or meeting new people. (VALUESA)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	12883	85.4
1) Check	2201	14.6
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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61) Which of the following aspects of this congregation do you personally most value? Sermons, preaching, or homilies (VALUESP)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	9169	60.8
1) Check	5915	39.2
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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62) Which of the following aspects of this congregation do you personally most value? Bible study or prayer groups, other discussion groups. (VALUEBS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	12911	85.6
1) Check	2173	14.4
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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63) Which of the following aspects of this congregation do you personally most value? Ministry for children or youth. (VALUEMY)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	12182	80.8
1) Check	2902	19.2
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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64) Which of the following aspects of this congregation do you personally most value? Prayer ministry for one another. (VALUEPR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	13101	86.9
1) Check	1983	13.1
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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65) Which of the following aspects of this congregation do you personally most value? Practical care for one another in times of need. (VALUECA)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	12428	82.4
1) Check	2656	17.6
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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66) Which of the following aspects of this congregation do you personally most value? The congregation's school or pre-school. (VALUESC)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	14632	97.0
1) Check	452	3.0
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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67) Which of the following aspects of this congregation do you personally most value? Openness to social diversity. (VALUEOD)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	14165	93.9
1) Check	919	6.1
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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68) Which of the following aspects of this congregation do you personally most value? Adult church-school or Sabbath-school class. (VALUEAS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	13690	90.8
1) Check	1394	9.2
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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69) Do you have any close friends in this congregation? (FRIENDS)

	TOTAL	%
1) No, I have little contact with others from this congregation outside of activities here.	1175	8.2
2) No, I have some friends in this congregation, but my closest friends are not involved here.	2175	15.2
3) Yes, I have some close friends here as well as other close friends who are not part of this congregation.	8937	62.3
4) Yes, most of my closest friends are part of this congregation.	2063	14.4
Missing	734
TOTAL	14350	100.0

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70) Before you started coming to this congregation, were you participating in another congregation? (OTHCONG)

	TOTAL	%
1) No, I've come here for most/all of my life.	2742	19.6
2) No, before coming here I had not been attending any congregation for several years.	2292	16.4
3) No, before coming here I had never regularly attended.	681	4.9
4) Yes, immediately prior to coming here, I was participating in another congregation.	8246	59.1
Missing	1123
TOTAL	13961	100.0

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71) Before you started coming here, what type of congregation did you attend? (CONGTYPE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Assembly of God	110	0.8
2) Baptist	1450	10.3
3) Catholic	585	4.1
4) Episcopal	197	1.4
5) Lutheran	656	4.6
6) Methodist	6637	46.9
7) Nazarene	67	0.5
8) Non-denominational	371	2.6
9) Pentecostal	69	0.5
10) Presbyterian	985	7.0
11) Seventh-day Adventist	9	0.1
12) United Church of Christ	307	2.2
13) Other (please specify)	707	5.0
14) I did not attend another congregation before coming here.	1993	14.1
Missing	941
TOTAL	14143	100.0

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72) Over the last two years, has there been any conflict in this congregation? (CONFLICT)

	TOTAL	%
1) No conflict that I am aware of	6309	44.2
2) Some minor conflict	4488	31.5
3) Major conflict	572	4.0
4) Major conflict, with leaders or people leaving	916	6.4
5) Don't know	1974	13.8
Missing	825
TOTAL	14259	100.0

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73) Have this congregation's leaders encouraged you to find and use your gifts and skills here? (ENCURAGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, to a great extent	4146	30.7
2) Yes, to some extent	4968	36.8
3) Yes, to a small extent	2140	15.9
4) Not at all	1083	8.0
5) Don't know	1151	8.5
Missing	1596
TOTAL	13488	100.0

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74) In what year were you born? 19__ (BORN)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	13942	44.902	19

75) Are you (female or male): (GENDER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Female	8795	62.7
2) Male	5225	37.3
Missing	1064
TOTAL	14020	100.0

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76) What is your employment status? Employed full time, part time, or self-employed. (EMPLYMNT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	8107	53.7
1) Check	6977	46.3
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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77) What is your employment status? Unemployed. (EMPLUNEM)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	14742	97.7
1) Check	342	2.3
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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78) What is your employment status? Retired. (EMPLRET)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	9609	63.7
1) Check	5475	36.3
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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79) What is your employment status? Full-time homemaker (EMPLHOME)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	13647	90.5
1) Check	1437	9.5
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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80) What is your employment status? Student. (EMPLSTUD)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	14142	93.8
1) Check	942	6.2
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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81) What is your employment status? Other (please specify). (EMPLOTHR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	14704	97.5
1) Check	380	2.5
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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82) What is the highest educational level you have completed? (EDUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) No formal schooling	37	0.3
2) Primary school through 8th grade(K-8)	305	2.1
3) Some high school	993	6.9
4) Completed high school	5379	37.3
5) Trade certificate	854	5.9
6) Associate degree	1381	9.6
7) Bachelor s degree from a university or college	3466	24.1
8) Master's, doctorate, or other graduate degree	1989	13.8
Missing	680
TOTAL	14404	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Never married	1365	9.5
2) In first marriage	7973	55.2
3) Remarried after divorce	1817	12.6
4) Remarried after death of spouse	418	2.9
5) Living in a committed relationship	222	1.5
6) Separated	88	0.6
7) Divorced	721	5.0
8) Widowed	1836	12.7
Missing	644
TOTAL	14440	100.0

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84) Do you have a spouse or partner who is also completing a survey here? (SPOUSE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	7760	55.4
2) No	6245	44.6
Missing	1079
TOTAL	14005	100.0

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85) What is your race or origin? Asian or Pacific Islander. (RACEAPI)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	14992	99.4
1) Check	92	0.6
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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86) What is your race or origin? Black or African American. (RACEBL)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	14821	98.3
1) Check	263	1.7
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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87) What is your race or origin? Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin. (RACEHS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	14973	99.3
1) Check	111	0.7
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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88) What is your race or origin? Indian (American) or Alaska Native. (RACEIN)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	14868	98.6
1) Check	216	1.4
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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89) What is your race or origin? White or Caucasian. (RACEWH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1401	9.3
1) Check	13683	90.7
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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90) What is your race or origin? Some other race (please specify)|Other. (RACEOT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	14973	99.3
1) Check	111	0.7
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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91) Where were you born? (WHREBORN)

	TOTAL	%
1) In the United States	14171	97.9
2) In another English-speaking country	147	1.0
3) In a non-English speaking country	161	1.1
Missing	605
TOTAL	14479	100.0

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92) Is English your first language? (LANGUAGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	11836	98.9
2) No	134	1.1
Missing	3114
TOTAL	11970	100.0

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93) Which statement best describes the people who currently live in your household? (HOUSE)

	TOTAL	%
1) I live alone.	2307	16.3
2) A couple without children	5222	36.8
3) One adult with child/children	571	4.0
4) Two or more adults with child/children	5065	35.7
5) Some adults living in the same household	1011	7.1
Missing	908
TOTAL	14176	100.0

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94) About how much do you give financially to this congregation? (GIVE)

	TOTAL	%
1) I give 10% or more of net income regularly.	2812	20.4
2) I give about 5% to 9% of net income regularly.	5060	36.7
3) I give less than 5% of net income regularly.	3438	25.0
4) I give a small amount whenever I am here.	1795	13.0
5) I do not contribute financially here.	673	4.9
Missing	1306
TOTAL	13778	100.0

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95) Which of the following describes your total annual household income before taxes? (INCOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than $10,000	881	6.9
2) $10,000 to $24,999	2425	18.9
3) $25,000 to $49,999	3500	27.3
4) $50,000 to $74,999	2732	21.3
5) $75,000 to $99,999	1533	11.9
6) $100,000 or more	1764	13.7
Missing	2249
TOTAL	12835	100.0

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96) How many children of any age do you have, whether they live at home or elsewhere? (CHILD)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	1735	12.7
1)	1842	13.5
2)	5130	37.7
3)	2856	21.0
4)	1199	8.8
5)	463	3.4
6)	206	1.5
7)	94	0.7
8)	42	0.3
9)	21	0.2
10)	11	0.1
11)	7	0.1
12)	3	0.0
13)	4	0.0
Missing	1471
TOTAL	13613	100.0

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97) Do you have any children living at home? (CHILDHO)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	7590	50.3
1) None at home	7494	49.7
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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98) Please provide the age of your eldest child living at home. (CHILDEL)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	4571	14.799	9

99) Please provide the age of your second oldest child living at home. (CHILD2)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	3008	10.607	7

100) Please provide the age of your third oldest child living at home. (CHILD3)

	TOTAL	%
1)	51	5.8
2)	63	7.1
3)	53	6.0
4)	45	5.1
5)	70	7.9
6)	58	6.6
7)	69	7.8
8)	51	5.8
9)	56	6.3
10)	63	7.1
11)	57	6.4
12)	52	5.9
13)	46	5.2
14)	32	3.6
15)	20	2.3
16)	21	2.4
17)	26	2.9
18)	11	1.2
19)	4	0.5
20)	5	0.6
21)	7	0.8
22)	5	0.6
24)	2	0.2
28)	1	0.1
29)	2	0.2
30)	1	0.1
33)	1	0.1
34)	1	0.1
35)	1	0.1
39)	1	0.1
41)	1	0.1
42)	2	0.2
43)	1	0.1
46)	2	0.2
54)	1	0.1
63)	1	0.1
67)	1	0.1
Missing	14200
TOTAL	884	100.0

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101) Please provide the age of your fourth oldest child living at home. (CHILD4)

	TOTAL	%
1)	16	9.6
2)	17	10.2
3)	12	7.2
4)	11	6.6
5)	11	6.6
6)	13	7.8
7)	8	4.8
8)	8	4.8
9)	4	2.4
10)	8	4.8
11)	8	4.8
12)	5	3.0
13)	6	3.6
14)	10	6.0
15)	5	3.0
16)	1	0.6
17)	1	0.6
18)	4	2.4
21)	3	1.8
22)	1	0.6
25)	1	0.6
26)	1	0.6
27)	1	0.6
33)	1	0.6
34)	2	1.2
35)	2	1.2
36)	1	0.6
37)	1	0.6
39)	1	0.6
40)	1	0.6
42)	2	1.2
47)	1	0.6
Missing	14917
TOTAL	167	100.0

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102) Of your children who live at home, which ones participate at this or another congregation? Eldest child. (CHLDPRT1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Participate here	3733	80.8
2) Participate elsewhere	341	7.4
3) No	544	11.8
Missing	10466
TOTAL	4618	100.0

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103) Of your children who live at home, which ones participate at this or another congregation? Child number 2. (CHLDPRT2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Participate here	2688	87.6
2) Participate elsewhere	172	5.6
3) No	208	6.8
Missing	12016
TOTAL	3068	100.0

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104) Of your children who live at home, which ones participate at this or another congregation? Child number 3. (CHLDPRT3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Participate here	799	85.3
2) Participate elsewhere	53	5.7
3) No	85	9.1
Missing	14147
TOTAL	937	100.0

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105) Of your children who live at home, which ones participate at this or another congregation? Child number 4. (CHLDPRT4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Participate here	140	71.1
2) Participate elsewhere	19	9.6
3) No	38	19.3
Missing	14887
TOTAL	197	100.0

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106) Unique ID put in by scanning company. Can be used to merge data for an attender to the back page data. (SUSPENSE)

107) Unique ID put in by scanning company. Can be used to merge data for an attender to the back page data. (BATCHTRA)

108) Unique id number to aggregate data by congregation. (Note: all United Methodist Congregations start with an M.) (CONGREGA)

109) Form (FORM)

	TOTAL	%
1) A	12921	85.7
2) AS	8	0.1
3) I	442	2.9
4) J	442	2.9
5) N	429	2.8
6) T	429	2.8
7) U	413	2.7
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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110) How long does it take you to get here? (DISTANC)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1-5 minutes	4193	34.1
2) 6-10 minutes	4139	33.6
3) 11-15 minutes	2172	17.6
4) 16-20 minutes	1132	9.2
5) 21-30 minutes	474	3.9
6) More than 30 minutes	199	1.6
Missing	2775
TOTAL	12309	100.0

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111) Compared to 2 years ago, do you think you participate in activities of the congregation more, less, or about the same amount as you did then? (PARTYEAR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Participate more	3497	28.9
2) About the same participation	6001	49.6
3) Participate less	1644	13.6
4) Not applicable (been coming less than 2 years)	957	7.9
Missing	2985
TOTAL	12099	100.0

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112) Do you identify with any of the following approaches to faith? (Mark up to two options.) - Catholic (INDCATH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	11727	90.7
1) Checked	1202	9.3
Missing	2155
TOTAL	12929	100.0

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113) Do you identify with any of the following approaches to faith? (Mark up to two options.) - Evangelical (INDNEVNG)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	11314	87.5
1) Checked	1615	12.5
Missing	2155
TOTAL	12929	100.0

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114) Do you identify with any of the following approaches to faith? (Mark up to two options.) - Reformed (INDNREFM)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	12687	98.1
1) Checked	242	1.9
Missing	2155
TOTAL	12929	100.0

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115) Do you identify with any of the following approaches to faith? (Mark up to two options.) - Charismatic (INDNCHAR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	12596	97.4
1) Checked	333	2.6
Missing	2155
TOTAL	12929	100.0

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116) Do you identify with any of the following approaches to faith? (Mark up to two options.) - Pentecostal (INDNPENT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	12591	97.4
1) Checked	338	2.6
Missing	2155
TOTAL	12929	100.0

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117) Do you identify with any of the following approaches to faith? (Mark up to two options.) - Fundamentalist (INDNFUND)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	12536	97.0
1) Checked	393	3.0
Missing	2155
TOTAL	12929	100.0

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118) Do you identify with any of the following approaches to faith? (Mark up to two options.) - Traditionalist (INDNTRAD)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	9725	75.2
1) Checked	3204	24.8
Missing	2155
TOTAL	12929	100.0

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119) Do you identify with any of the following approaches to faith? (Mark up to two options.) - Moderate (INDNMOD)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	11340	87.7
1) Checked	1589	12.3
Missing	2155
TOTAL	12929	100.0

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120) Do you identify with any of the following approaches to faith? (Mark up to two options.) - Liberal (INDNLIB)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	12409	96.0
1) Checked	520	4.0
Missing	2155
TOTAL	12929	100.0

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121) Do you identify with any of the following approaches to faith? (Mark up to two options.) - New Age (INDNNA)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	12757	98.7
1) Checked	172	1.3
Missing	2155
TOTAL	12929	100.0

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122) Do you identify with any of the following approaches to faith? (Mark up to two options.) - I do not identify with such descriptions. (INDNNO)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	9125	70.6
1) Checked	3804	29.4
Missing	2155
TOTAL	12929	100.0

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123) Do you agree or disagree: "This congregation is strongly focused on serving the wider community beyond the congregation"? (SRVCOMM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	3799	31.4
2) Agree	5997	49.6
3) Neutral or unsure	1821	15.1
4) Disagree	417	3.4
5) Strongly disagree	58	0.5
Missing	2992
TOTAL	12092	100.0

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124) How often do you experience the following during worship services at this congregation? A sense of God's presence. (WRSHP1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	4044	35.6
2) Usually	4491	39.6
3) Sometimes	2360	20.8
4) Rarely	459	4.0
Missing	3730
TOTAL	11354	100.0

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125) How often do you experience the following during worship services at this congregation? Inspiration. (WRSHP2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	2782	26.0
2) Usually	5047	47.1
3) Sometimes	2582	24.1
4) Rarely	306	2.9
Missing	4367
TOTAL	10717	100.0

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126) How often do you experience the following during worship services at this congregation? Boredom. (WRSHP3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	120	1.2
2) Usually	314	3.2
3) Sometimes	3003	30.2
4) Rarely	6515	65.5
Missing	5132
TOTAL	9952	100.0

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127) How often do you experience the following during worship services at this congregation? Awe or mystery. (WRSHP4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	341	3.6
2) Usually	1374	14.3
3) Sometimes	5011	52.3
4) Rarely	2849	29.8
Missing	5509
TOTAL	9575	100.0

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128) How often do you experience the following during worship services at this congregation? Joy. (WRSHP5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	3046	28.7
2) Usually	5008	47.2
3) Sometimes	2288	21.6
4) Rarely	259	2.4
Missing	4483
TOTAL	10601	100.0

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129) How often do you experience the following during worship services at this congregation? Frustration. (WRSHP6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	102	1.0
2) Usually	298	3.0
3) Sometimes	2498	25.5
4) Rarely	6917	70.5
Missing	5269
TOTAL	9815	100.0

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130) How often do you experience the following during worship services at this congregation? Spontaneity. (WRSHP7)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	519	5.3
2) Usually	2003	20.6
3) Sometimes	4815	49.4
4) Rarely	2404	24.7
Missing	5343
TOTAL	9741	100.0

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131) How often do you experience the following during worship services at this congregation? A sense of fulfilling my obligation. (WRSHP8)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	1646	15.9
2) Usually	4969	48.0
3) Sometimes	2890	27.9
4) Rarely	849	8.2
Missing	4730
TOTAL	10354	100.0

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132) Does this congregation have a clear vision, goals, or direction for its ministry and mission? (VISION)

	TOTAL	%
1) I am not aware of such a vision, goals, or direction.	1416	12.5
2) There are ideas but no clear vision, goals, or direction.	1849	16.3
3) Yes, and I am strongly committed to them.	3476	30.7
4) Yes, and I am partly committed to them.	3733	32.9
5) Yes, but I am not committed to them.	865	7.6
Missing	3745
TOTAL	11339	100.0

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133) Do you agree or disagree: "I have a sense of excitement about our congregation's future"? (EXCTFUT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	3008	25.2
2) Agree	5827	48.8
3) Neutral or unsure	2718	22.8
4) Disagree	329	2.8
5) Strongly disagree	65	0.5
Missing	3137
TOTAL	11947	100.0

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134) Of the following, which one best describes your opinion of the future directions of this congregation? (DIRECTN)

	TOTAL	%
1) We need to get back to the way we did things in the past.	496	4.2
2) We are faithfully maintaining past directions.	1028	8.8
3) We are currently deciding on new directions.	2734	23.3
4) We are currently moving in new directions.	4429	37.8
5) We need to rethink where we are heading.	959	8.2
6) Our future is very unclear or doubtful.	333	2.8
7) Don't know	1751	14.9
Missing	3354
TOTAL	11730	100.0

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135) Do you agree or disagree: "This congregation is always ready to try something new"? (CONGNEW)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	1208	10.2
2) Agree	5540	46.7
3) Neutral or unsure	3730	31.4
4) Disagree	1234	10.4
5) Strongly disagree	155	1.3
Missing	3217
TOTAL	11867	100.0

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136) To what extent does the minister, pastor, or priest here take into account the ideas of those who worship here? (ACCOUNT)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great extent	5706	48.1
2) Some extent	3799	32.0
3) A small extent	688	5.8
4) Not at all	143	1.2
5) Don't know	1516	12.8
6) There is currently no leader here.	11	0.1
Missing	3221
TOTAL	11863	100.0

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137) Which of the following is the best description of the style of leadership of your pastor, minister, or priest? (STYLE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Leadership that tends to take charge	2316	19.7
2) Leadership that inspires people to take action	5746	48.8
3) Leadership that acts on goals that people here have been involved in setting	2005	17.0
4) Leadership where the people start most things	575	4.9
5) There is currently no leader here.	82	0.7
6) Don't know	1049	8.9
Missing	3311
TOTAL	11773	100.0

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138) What do you think are the main roles that your minister, pastor, or priest actually carries out here? - Conducting worship or administering the sacraments. (ROLEWORS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	4506	34.9
1) Checked	8423	65.1
Missing	2155
TOTAL	12929	100.0

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139) What do you think are the main roles that your minister, pastor, or priest actually carries out here? - Teaching people about the faith. (ROLETFTH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	6753	52.2
1) Checked	6176	47.8
Missing	2155
TOTAL	12929	100.0

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140) What do you think are the main roles that your minister, pastor, or priest actually carries out here? - Training people for ministry and mission. (ROLETRPE)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	11929	92.3
1) Checked	1000	7.7
Missing	2155
TOTAL	12929	100.0

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141) What do you think are the main roles that your minister, pastor, or priest actually carries out here? - Converting others to the faith. (ROLECFTH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	11896	92.0
1) Checked	1033	8.0
Missing	2155
TOTAL	12929	100.0

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142) What do you think are the main roles that your minister, pastor, or priest actually carries out here? - Administering the work of the congregation. (ROLEADMN)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	10390	80.4
1) Checked	2539	19.6
Missing	2155
TOTAL	12929	100.0

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143) What do you think are the main roles that your minister, pastor, or priest actually carries out here? - Visiting, counseling and helping people. (ROLEADVS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	7995	61.8
1) Checked	4934	38.2
Missing	2155
TOTAL	12929	100.0

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144) What do you think are the main roles that your minister, pastor, or priest actually carries out here? - Confronting social injustices, involvement in wider community groups. (ROLESCIN)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	11484	88.8
1) Checked	1445	11.2
Missing	2155
TOTAL	12929	100.0

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145) What do you think are the main roles that your minister, pastor, or priest actually carries out here? - Providing a vision and goals for the future. (ROLEVISN)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	10667	82.5
1) Checked	2262	17.5
Missing	2155
TOTAL	12929	100.0

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146) What do you think are the main roles that your minister, pastor, or priest actually carries out here? - Offering prayer or being a spiritual role model. (ROLEPRAY)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	9866	76.3
1) Checked	3063	23.7
Missing	2155
TOTAL	12929	100.0

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147) What do you think are the main roles that your minister, pastor, or priest actually carries out here? - Don't know. (ROLEDK)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	12328	95.4
1) Checked	601	4.6
Missing	2155
TOTAL	12929	100.0

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148) Do you agree or disagree: "In general, there is a good match between our congregation and our minister, pastor, or priest"? (MATCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	5283	44.4
2) Agree	4625	38.9
3) Neutral or unsure	1441	12.1
4) Disagree	371	3.1
5) Strongly disagree	158	1.3
6) There is currently no leader here	13	0.1
Missing	3193
TOTAL	11891	100.0

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149) In the past 12 months, have you done any of the following? Did not do any. (MT12DNDA)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	14342	95.1
1) Check	742	4.9
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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150) Respondent's year of birth (YEAR)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	13942	1944.902	19

151) Age of respondent (AGE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	13942	56.098	19

152) New persons attending the church in past 5 years or less (NEWPEOP)

	TOTAL	%
1)	309	7.8
2)	1088	27.4
3)	1153	29.0
4)	1423	35.8
Missing	11111
TOTAL	3973	100.0

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153) Sample denomination (SAMPDENO)

	TOTAL	%
5) Methodist	15084	100.0
TOTAL	15084	100.0

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154) I-GENDER: Are you (female or male): (for use with online analysis) (I-GENDER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Female	8795	62.7
2) Male	5225	37.3
Missing	1064
TOTAL	14020	100.0

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155) I-INCOME: Which of the following describes your total annual household income before taxes? (recoded for use with online analysis) (I-INCOME)

	TOTAL	%
0) <=24K	3306	25.8
1) 25K-49K	3500	27.3
2) 50K-74K	2732	21.3
3) 75K-99K	1533	11.9
4) 100K+	1764	13.7
Missing	2249
TOTAL	12835	100.0

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156) I-EDUC: What is the highest educational level you have completed? (recoded for use with online analysis) (I-EDUC)

	TOTAL	%
0) Less HS	1335	9.3
1) HS Grad	5379	37.3
2) Trade/Asso	2235	15.5
3) Bachelors	3466	24.1
4) Grad degr	1989	13.8
Missing	680
TOTAL	14404	100.0

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157) I-MARITAL: What is your present marital status? (recoded for use with online analysis) (I-MARITAL)

	TOTAL	%
0) Never	1365	9.5
1) Married	10208	70.7
2) Com Relat	222	1.5
3) Sep/Div	809	5.6
4) Widowed	1836	12.7
Missing	644
TOTAL	14440	100.0

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158) I-AGE: Age of respondent (recoded for use with online analysis) (I-AGE)

	TOTAL	%
0) <25	979	7.0
1) 25-44	3065	22.0
2) 45-54	2439	17.5
3) 55-64	2107	15.1
4) 65+	5352	38.4
Missing	1142
TOTAL	13942	100.0

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