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5.) BUILDING: Cong's primary worship service held in a church, temple, mosque, or some other kind of building? 6.) BLDBLONG: Building belong to your cong or does it belong to another group that loans or rents space to you? 7.) AFFIL: Congregation formally affiliated with a denomination, convention, or some similar kind of assoc? 9.) COUNCIL: Congregation affiliated with any local association of cong such as a local council of churches? 22.) NNMBNWSL: Mailed or distributed newsletters, letters, or flyers. 23.) NNMBPDAD: Placed a paid ad in a newspaper or magazine. 24.) NNMBTV: Advertised on the radio or TV. 25.) NNMBPH: Placed a paid ad in the phone book or yellow pages. 26.) NNMBWEB: Established or maintained a web site for the congregation. 27.) NNMBACT: Had an activity (fair, chili supper) to meet people in the neighborhood. 28.) NNMBSUR: Conducted or used a survey of the community. 29.) NNMBINV: Encouraged people already in the congregation to invite a new person. 30.) NNMBPEO: Tried to identify and contact people who recently moved into the area. 31.) NNMBOUT: Sponsored or part in an outreach serv or other pub event intended to bring peop into your cong. 32.) NNMBLET: Sent a letter or other material to people who visited your congregation. 33.) NNMBTEL: Had someone from your congregation telephone people who visited your congregation. 34.) NNMBHOM: Had someone from your congregation go to the home of people who visited your congregation. 35.) NNMBNMC: Had a special committee to work on recruiting new members. 36.) RENTFAC: How often is this cong building or fac used/rented by comm groups not conn to cong? 37.) FOCUSGEN: No, our concern is general. 38.) FOCUSAGE: Yes, certain age groups (older adults, young people) 39.) FOCUSRAC: Yes, certain language or racial-ethnic groups 40.) FOCUSCOM: Yes, certain groups with a common concern or interest (artists, campers, resort residents) 41.) FOCUSSL: Yes, certain groups with similar lifestyles (singles, homosexuals) 42.) FOCUSSES: Yes, certain socio-economic groups (blue collar, public housing residents, upper income) 44.) SERVHOSC: Housing for senior citizens (nursing homes, assisted living) 45.) SERVHOTH: Housing for other groups (crisis, youth shelters, homeless, students) 46.) SERVOTPR: Other senior citizen programs or assistance (Meals on Wheels, transportation) 47.) SERVPRSN: Prison or jail ministry 48.) SERVDISB: Care for persons with disabilities (skills training, respite care, home care) 49.) SERVCNWM: Counseling or supp groups (marriage or bereavement counseling, parenting programs, women's groups) 50.) SERVSBAB: Substance abuse or 12-step recovery programs 51.) SERVDYCR: Day care, preschool, before or after-school programs 52.) SERVELEM: Elementary school 53.) SERVCHLD: Other programs for children and youth (job training, literacy program, scouting, sports) 54.) SERVEMER: Emergency relief or material assistance (food, clothes for the needy) 55.) SERVHLTH: Health-related programs and activities (blood drives, screenings, health education) 56.) SERVIMMG: Immigrant support activities (English as a second language, refugee support, interpreting service) 58.) SERVVOTE: Voter registration or voter education 59.) SERVCOMM: Community organizing or neighborhood action groups 60.) SERVPOL: Political or social justice activities (civil rights, human rights) 61.) SERVANIM: Animal welfare or environmental activities 62.) SERVOWEL: Other welfare, community service, or social action activities not mentioned above 63.) SERVSPRT: Sporting activities or teams (intramural teams) 64.) SERVART: Arts, music, or cultural activities or programs 65.) SERVHOB: Hobby or craft groups 66.) SERVSOC: Other social, recreational, or leisure activities 67.) RELED11: Religious education classes for children 11 years of age and younger 68.) RELED12: Religious education classes for youth, 12-18 years of age 69.) RELEDAD: Religious education classes for adults 70.) RELEDNO: No religious education classes 74.) SCHOOLNO: If yes, how many children are enrolled? - No, our congregation does not provide any schools. 75.) SCHLELYS: If yes, how many children are enrolled? - Yes, we have an elementary school. 77.) SCHLHSYS: If yes, how many children are enrolled? - Yes, we have a junior high and/or high school. 79.) SMLGRPNO: We do not have such groups here. 80.) SMLGRPNC: A group or groups meet here, but they are not central to our congregational life. 81.) SMLGRPIM: Small groups are an important part of our strategy to involve people in the congregation. 82.) SMLGRPIC: Small groups are an imp part of our strat to involve peop in comm service or mission and ministry. 83.) PRAYNO: We have no organized prayer groups. 84.) PRAYINFR: We have prayer groups, but they meet infrequently. 85.) PRAYREG: We have regular prayer groups that meet at certain times of the year (Lent, revivals). 86.) PRAYSMGR: We have regular prayer groups that are part of our small group or cell program. 87.) PRAYRESP: We have regular prayer groups that are attached to specific classes, groups, or ministries. 88.) PRAYOTHR: We have some other type of prayer groups. 89.) INTGFLUP: Follow-up visits by clergy, lay leaders, or members 90.) INTGMEAL: Designated people extend hospitality and invite them for meals. 91.) INTGNEWM: A group or course for new members 92.) INTGJOIN: Invitation to join a small group, fellowship group, or similar group 93.) INTGTASK: Invitation to take on a task within the congregation or in service to the community 94.) INTGOTHR: Other procedures or activities not mentioned above 95.) INTGNOPL: No planned procedures 96.) P5YRCLOS: This congregation absorbed another congregation which was closed. 99.) P5YRSPLT: Experiencef a major conflict that resulted in the congregation splitting into 2/more congregations. 100.) P5YRLEAV: Experienced a conflict that led some people to leave the congregation. 101.) P5YRCONF: Experienced a conflict that led the pastor, minister, or priest to leave the congregation. 102.) P5YRGROW: Been involved in planting or growing a new congregation. 103.) P5YRPLNT: This cong was est as a result of "church planting" by another cong or a growth prog of the denom. 104.) P5YRRACE: Reorganized/started new worship serv for dist age, racial or ethnic, socio-eco, or interest groups. 105.) P5YRSEEK: Reorganized/started new worship services for people who typically do not attend ("seeker services") 106.) P5YRMIN: One or more members entered ministry 107.) P5YRNONE: None of the above 108.) EMAIL: Does your congregation use electronic mail (e-mail) or the Internet to communicate with attendees? 109.) POLITICS: Politically, would your congregation be considered… 110.) THEOLOGY: Theologically, would your congregation be considered… 111.) PROHIB1: Prohibitions against members smoking. 113.) PROHIB3: What people eat. 114.) PROHIB4: Dancing 115.) PROHIB5: Dress, hairstyle, jewelry, or makeup 116.) PROHIB6: Gambling 117.) PROHIB7: How much money people give to the congregation. 118.) PROHIB8: Unmarried adults living together. 119.) PROHIB9: Homosexual behavior 120.) INCSOFFR: Offerings, pledges, donations, dues 121.) INCSFAC: Income from charges for use of the congregation's facilities or buildings 122.) INCSTRFD: Income from trust funds, investments, or bequests 123.) INCSFIN: Financial support from the denomination or outside the congregation 126.) INCSNOTH: Other 127.) BUDGET: Does your congregation operate with a formal, written annual budget? 132.) FINSIT: Which one of the following best describes your congregation's financial situation? 133.) ROLE: What is the role of the person who completed the majority of this form? 134.) ORDFULL: Indicated number of part-time paid employees. - Ordained professionals: Full-time 135.) LAYFULL: Indicate the number of full-time and the number of part-time paid employees. - Lay prof: Full-time 136.) CLERFULL: The number of full-time and the number of part-time paid employees. Clerical/secretarial: Full-time 137.) CUSTFULL: The number of full-time and the number of part-time paid employees. Custodial/maint: Full-time 138.) DAYCFULL: The number of part-time paid employees. Daycare, preschool, or school employees: Full-time 139.) OTHRFULL: The number of full-time and the number of part-time paid employees. - Other employees: Full-time 140.) ORDPART: People employed by your congregation?Full/Part-time paid employees-Ordained professionals: Part-time 141.) LAYPART: The number of full-time and the number of part-time paid employees. Lay professionals: Part-time 142.) CLERPART: The number of full-time and the number of part-time paid employees. Clerical/secretarial: Part-time 143.) CUSTPART: The numb of full-time and the number of part-time paid employees. Custodial/maintenance: Part-time 144.) DAYCPART: Indicate the number of part-time paid employees. Daycare, preschool, or school employees: Part-time 145.) OTHRPART: Indicate the numb of full-time/number of part-time paid employees. - Other employees: Part-time 146.) LENGTH: How long does this worship service generally last? 147.) ORDER: What type of order of service or program is used? 148.) PTSVAPPL: Which of the following are part of this worship service? – Applause 149.) PTSVLAUG: Which of the following are part of this worship service? – Laughter 150.) PTSVINCE: Which of the following are part of this worship service? – Use of incense 151.) PTSVPIAN: Which of the following are part of this worship service? – Use of piano 152.) PTSVORGN: Which of the following are part of this worship service? – Use of organ 153.) PTSVHYM: Which of the following are part of this worship service? – Use of hymn books 154.) PTSVSNG: Which of the following are part of this worship service? – Singing by the congregation 155.) PTSVCHR: Which of the following are part of this worship service? – Singing by a choir or soloist 156.) PTSVGRT: People greeting each other (by shaking hands or some other way) 157.) PTSVSIL: Silent prayer or meditation 158.) PTSVMON: Taking up a collection of money 159.) PTSVCHD: Special time directed at children 160.) PTSVTNS: Participation by teens (such as speaking, reading, singing, or performing) 161.) PTSVAMEN: Calling out "amen" or other expressions of approval 162.) PTSVVIS: Use of visual projection equipment 163.) PTSVTOG: People speaking, reading, or reciting something together 165.) PTSVHND: People raising their hands in praise 166.) PTSVDRUM: Use of drums or electric guitar 167.) PTSVCOMM: Communion, Eucharist, or Lord's Supper 168.) HOMILY: Is there a sermon, homily, or speech of some type in this worship service? 169.) HOMILY2: If yes, how long does the sermon, homily, or speech usually last? 170.) NOSRVCS: In a typical week, how many worship services does your congregation hold? 172.) DAY1: Number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Day held (write in day) – first service 175.) TYPE1CH: What type of service is it? – Service for children and their parents – first service 176.) TYPE1COM: Service in terms of worshipers,time&date?What type of service is it?Communion/Eucharist--1st service 177.) TYPE1YTH: Service in terms of worshipers,time&date?What type of service is it?For youth (13-18 yrs)1st service 178.) TYPE1NMB: Service in terms of worshipers,time&date?Type of service it is?For non-members/"seekers"-1st service 179.) TYPE1TRD: Service in terms of worshipers,time&date?Type of service?-Traditional style of worship-1st service 180.) TYPE1CNT: Service in terms of worshipers,time&date?Type of service? Contemporary style of worship-1st service 181.) TYPE1BLD: What type of service is it? – Blended (both traditional and contemporary) worship – first service 182.) TYPE1OTH: Service in terms of worshipers,time&date? What type of service is it? – Other – first service 183.) MUSC1TRD: Types of music are used regularly in this service? - Traditional hymns – first service 184.) MUSC1LSS: Types of music are used reg in this serv? Classical music or chorales – first service 185.) MUSC1RSP: Types of music are used regularly in this service? – Responsive psalms – first service 186.) MUSC1PRS: Types of music are used regularly in this service? - Praise music or choruses – first service 187.) MUSC1CTP: Types of music are used regularly in this service? - Contemporary hymns – first service 188.) MUSC1OCN: Types of music are used reg in this serv? Other contemp music or songs (not hymns) – first service 189.) MUSC1CLT: Types of music are used reg in this serv - Music or songs from a variety of cultures – first service 191.) MUSC1AA: Which of the following types of mus are used reg - African-American gospel music – first service 195.) DAY2: Number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Day held (write in day) – second service 197.) OFTEN2: Service in terms of worshipers,time&date? How often is the service held?–2ndservice 198.) TYPE2CH: Service in terms of worshipers,time&date?Type of service?Service children&their parents-2nd service 199.) TYPE2COM: Service in terms of worshipers,time&date?Type of service it is? Communion/Eucharist-2nd service 200.) TYPE2YTH: Service in terms of worshipers,time&date?Type of service it is? For youth (13-18 years)-2nd service 201.) TYPE2NMB: Service in terms of worshipers,time&date?Type of service? For non-members/"seekers"-2nd service 202.) TYPE2TRD: Service in terms of worshipers,time&date?Type of service? Traditional style of worship-2nd service 203.) TYPE2CNT: Service in terms of worshipers,time&date?Type of service? Contemporary style of worship-2nd service 204.) TYPE2BLD: Worship service in terms of worshipers,time&date? Blended(both traditional&contemporary)-2nd service 205.) TYPE2OTH: Service in terms of worshipers,time&date? What type of service is it? – Other – second service 206.) MUSC2TRD: Service in terms of worshipers,time&date? Traditional hymns – second service 207.) MUSC2LSS: Service in terms of worshipers,time&date? Classical music or chorales – second service 208.) MUSC2RSP: The following types of music are used regularly in this service? –Responsive Psalms – second service 209.) MUSC2PRS: Types of music are used regularly in this service? - Praise music or choruses – second service 210.) MUSC2CTP: Following types of music are used regularly in this service? - Contemporary hymns – second service 211.) MUSC2OCN: Types of music are used reg in this serv - Other contemp music or songs (not hymns) – second service 212.) MUSC2CLT: Music are used reg in this serv - Music or songs from a variety of cultures – second service 214.) MUSC2AA: Types of music are used regularly in this service? - African-American gospel music – second service 218.) DAY3: Number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Day held (write in day) – third service 220.) OFTEN3: Service in terms of worshipers,time&date? How often is the service held?-3rd service 221.) TYPE3CH: Service in terms of worshipers,time&date?Service type?Service for children&their parents–3rd service 222.) TYPE3COM: Service in terms of worshipers,time&date? Service type? – Communion/Eucharist –3rd service 223.) TYPE3YTH: Service in terms of worshipers,time&date? Service type? For youth (13-18 years)–3rd service 224.) TYPE3NMB: Service in terms of worshipers,time&date? Service type? – For non-members/"seekers" – 3rd service 225.) TYPE3TRD: Service in terms of worshipers,time&date? Service type? Traditional style of worship – 3rd service 226.) TYPE3CNT: Service in terms of worshipers,time&date? Service type? Contemporary style of worship – 3rd service 227.) TYPE3BLD: What type of service is it? – Blended (both traditional and contemporary) worship – third service 228.) TYPE3OTH: Service in terms of worshipers,time&date? What type of service is it? – Other – 3rd service 229.) MUSC3TRD: Following types of music are used regularly in this service? - Traditional hymns – third service 230.) MUSC3LSS: Types of music are used regularly in this service? - Classical music or chorales – third service 231.) MUSC3RSP: Following types of music are used regularly in this service? – Responsive psalms – third service 232.) MUSC3PRS: Types of music are used regularly in this service? - Praise music or choruses – third service 233.) MUSC3CTP: Following types of music are used regularly in this service? - Contemporary hymns – third service 234.) MUSC3OCN: Music used regularly in this serv? - Other contemporary music or songs (not hymns) – third service 235.) MUSC3CLT: Music used regularly in this service? - Music or songs from a variety of cultures – third service 237.) MUSC3AA: Types of music used regularly in this service? - African-American gospel music – third service 239.) MUSC3NO: The following types of music are used regularly in this service? - No music or songs – third service 241.) DAY4: Service in terms of worshipers,time&date? Service type? Day held (write in day) – fourth service 244.) TYPE4CH: Service in terms of worshipers,time&date?Service type?Service for children&their parents-4th service 245.) TYPE4COM: Service in terms of worshipers,time&date? Service type? Communion/Eucharist – 4th service 246.) TYPE4YTH: Service in terms of worshipers,time&date? Service type? For youth (13-18 years) – 4th service 247.) TYPE4NMB: Service in terms of worshipers,time&date? Service type? For non-members/"seekers" – 4th service 248.) TYPE4TRD: Service in terms of worshipers,time&date? Service type? Traditional style of worship – 4th service 249.) TYPE4CNT: Service in terms of worshipers,time&date? Service type? Contemporary style of worship – 4th service 251.) TYPE4OTH: Service in terms of worshipers,time&date?Service type? What type of service is it?–Other-4th service 252.) MUSC4TRD: Following types of music are used regularly in this service? - Traditional hymns – fourth service 254.) MUSC4RSP: Types of music are used regularly in this service? – Responsive psalms – fourth service 256.) MUSC4CTP: Following types of music are used regularly in this service? - Contemporary hymns – fourth service 260.) MUSC4AA: Types of music are used regularly in this service? - African-American gospel music – fourth service 262.) MUSC4NO: Following types of music are used regularly in this service? - No music or songs – fourth service 264.) DAY5: Service in terms of worshipers,time&date? Service type? Day held (write in day) – fifth service 266.) OFTEN5: Service in terms of worshipers,time&date? Service type? How often is the service held?-fifth service 268.) TYPE5COM: Service in terms of worshipers,time&date?Service type? Communion/Eucharist – 5th service 270.) TYPE5NMB: Service in terms of worshipers,time&date?Service type? For non-members/"seekers" – 5th service 274.) TYPE5OTH: Service in terms of worshipers,time&date? Service type? What type of service is it?Other-5th service 275.) MUSC5TRD: Following types of music are used regularly in this service? - Traditional hymns – fifth service 285.) MUSC5NO: Following types of music are used regularly in this service? - No music or songs – fifth service 288.) I-ATTEND: Estimate of avg wkly attendance(2001)@worship for this congregatn(Recoded for use w/online analysis) 289.) I-POLITICS: Politically, would your congregation be considered… (for use with online analysis) 290.) I-THEOLOGY: Theologically, would your congregation be considered… (for use with online analysis)

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