- All frequencies weighted by 131) WEIGHT
- 1) Congregation identification number (CONGID)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 5189.05 2176.17 - 2) Denomination (DENOM)
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TOTAL % 1) Assemblies of God 125 20 2) Southern Baptist 125 20 3) Catholic 125 20 4) ELCA 125 20 5) Presbyterian (U.S.A.) 125 20 TOTAL 625 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 3) Location of congregation--Nine U.S. census regions are represented (LOCREG)
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TOTAL % 1) Norwich 10 1.6 2) Pittsburgh 94 15.1 3) Kalamazoo 101 16.2 4) Winona 87 13.9 5) Richmond 107 17.1 6) Jackson 59 9.5 7) Oklahoma 83 13.3 8) Colorado 28 4.5 9) San Diego 55 8.8 Missing 2 TOTAL 624 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 4) When did your last complete fiscal (budget) year end -- Month? (FCOMPM)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 10.19 2.81 - 5) When did your last complete fiscal (budget) year end? (FCOMPYR)
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TOTAL % 1) 1990 6 1 2) 1991 553 88.5 3) 1992 66 10.6 Missing 1 TOTAL 625 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 6) When was the congregation founded (year)? (YREST)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 1909.23 149.36 - 7) Which of the following describes the pastoral staff situation of your congregation during the last complete fiscal year? (PSSIT)
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TOTAL % 1) At least one full-time pastor 557 89.3 2) Part-time pastor 58 9.3 3) Position was temporarily vacant 9 1.4 Missing 1 TOTAL 624 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 8) How many members (youth or older) did the congregation have at the end of last year? Do not include nonresident members. (NUMMEM)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 790.58 1499.55 - 9) ASKED OF ASSEMBLIES OF GOD ONLY: How many frequent attenders are on the mailing list? (FREQATT)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 31.31 120.91 - 10) How many households were registered or represented in your congregation? (NUMREG)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 333.44 609.99 - 11) What was the average worship attendance on a typical weekend? Give total for all worship services. Persons attending more than once should be counted only once. (ATTEND)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 370.94 660.87 - 12) Where is your congregation located? (LOCATION)
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TOTAL % 1) Large city (over 250,000) 102 16.3 2) Suburb of large city 80 12.8 3) Medium city (50,000 to 249,000) 68 10.9 4) Suburb of medium city 22 3.5 5) Small city (10,000 to 49,000) 101 16.2 6) Town or village of 2,500 or more 84 13.4 7) Town or village under 2,500 78 12.5 8) Rural 90 14.4 Missing 1 TOTAL 625 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 13) What percentage of your members are male? (PMALE)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 41.89 7.17 - 14) What percentage of your members are female? (PFEMALE)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 58.07 7.17 - 15) What percentage of your members are 18-24 years old? (AGE18T24)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 11.47 7.14 - 16) What percentage of your members are 25-39 years old? (AGE25T39)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 26.83 12.97 - 17) What percentage of your members are 40-59 years old? (AGE40T59)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 28.90 11.22 - 18) What percentage of your members are 60-75 years old? (AGE60T75)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 22.03 12.29 - 19) What percentage of your members are over 75 years old? (AGE75UP)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 9.67 8.53 - 20) What percentage of your members are African-American? (PBLACK)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 3.30 14.69 - 21) What percentage of your members are Asian-American? (PASIAN)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 0.87 4.39 - 22) What percentage of your members are Hispanic? (PHISPAN)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 3.66 14.09 - 23) What percentage of your members are Native American? (PNATAM)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 1.12 7.91 - 24) What percentage of your members are White? (PWHITE)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 90.24 22.49 - 25) What percentage of your members are other race? (POTHER)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 0.41 4.17 - 26) What percentage of your members have a college degree? (COLLDEG)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 29.46 22.07 - 27) What percentage of your members have a high school diploma? (HSDIPLOM)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 58.66 21.64 - 28) What percentage of your members have less than a high school diploma? (LTHS)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 11.72 14.73 - 29) What percent of your members would you estimate have household incomes of under $20,000? (INCOME1)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 27.27 23.77 - 30) What percent of your members would you estimate have household incomes of $20,000-$49,999? (INCOME2)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 54.61 21.78 - 31) What percent of your members would you estimate have household incomes of $50,000-$99,999? (INCOME3)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 15.66 15.00 - 32) What percent of your members would you estimate have household incomes of $100,000 or more? (INCOME4)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 1.97 3.57 - 33) What organized groups did your congregation sponsor last year? -- Children Sunday school or religious education (CSORG1)
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TOTAL % 1) Regular 609 97.3 2) Infrequent 5 .8 3) Did not sponsor 12 1.9 TOTAL 626 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 34) What organized groups did your congregation sponsor last year? -- Youth Sunday school or religious education (CSORG2)
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TOTAL % 1) Regular 566 90.9 2) Infrequent 21 3.4 3) Did not sponsor 36 5.8 Missing 2 TOTAL 623 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 35) What organized groups did your congregation sponsor last year? -- Adult Sunday school or religious education (CSORG3)
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TOTAL % 1) Regular 519 83.3 2) Infrequent 63 10.1 3) Did not sponsor 41 6.6 Missing 2 TOTAL 623 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 36) What organized groups did your congregation sponsor last year? -- Prayer or study groups at church (CSORG4)
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TOTAL % 1) Regular 491 78.9 2) Infrequent 84 13.5 3) Did not sponsor 47 7.6 Missing 2 TOTAL 622 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 37) What organized groups did your congregation sponsor last year? -- Prayer or study groups in homes (CSORG5)
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TOTAL % 1) Regular 214 34.6 2) Infrequent 153 24.8 3) Did not sponsor 251 40.6 Missing 6 TOTAL 618 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 38) What organized groups did your congregation sponsor last year? -- Singles' group (CSORG6)
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TOTAL % 1) Regular 103 16.7 2) Infrequent 69 11.2 3) Did not sponsor 445 72.1 Missing 8 TOTAL 617 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 39) What organized groups did your congregation sponsor last year? -- Men's group (CSORG7)
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TOTAL % 1) Regular 284 45.7 2) Infrequent 105 16.9 3) Did not sponsor 232 37.4 Missing 4 TOTAL 621 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 40) What organized groups did your congregation sponsor last year? -- Women's group (CSORG8)
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TOTAL % 1) Regular 537 86.1 2) Infrequent 31 5 3) Did not sponsor 56 9 Missing 1 TOTAL 624 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 41) What organized groups did your congregation sponsor last year? -- Senior adults' group (CSORG9)
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TOTAL % 1) Regular 252 40.6 2) Infrequent 78 12.6 3) Did not sponsor 290 46.8 Missing 5 TOTAL 620 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 42) What organized groups did your congregation sponsor last year? -- Youth group (CSORG10)
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TOTAL % 1) Regular 487 78 2) Infrequent 70 11.2 3) Did not sponsor 67 10.7 Missing 1 TOTAL 624 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 43) What organized groups did your congregation sponsor last year? -- Children's groups (CSORG11)
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TOTAL % 1) Regular 366 59.3 2) Infrequent 94 15.2 3) Did not sponsor 157 25.4 Missing 8 TOTAL 617 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 44) What organized groups did your congregation sponsor last year? -- Music program other than chancel (normal) choir (CSORG12)
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TOTAL % 1) Regular 293 47.3 2) Infrequent 130 21 3) Did not sponsor 197 31.8 Missing 4 TOTAL 620 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 45) What organized groups did your congregation sponsor last year? -- Other (CSORG13)
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TOTAL % 1) Regular 126 94.7 2) Infrequent 6 4.5 3) Did not sponsor 1 .8 Missing 492 TOTAL 133 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 46) Did your congregation operate a parochial (five-day-a-week) school last year? (Do not include day care center, preschool or before- or after-school "latchkey programs.) (CSSCHL1)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 61 9.8 2) No 563 90.2 Missing 1 TOTAL 624 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 47) Did your congregation operate a parochial (five-day-a-week) school last year? (Do not include day-are center, preschool or before- or after-school "latchkey" programs.) IF YES: Indicate how much money for the school came from each of the following -- Tuition (CSSCHL2)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 190852.67 159018.91 - 48) Did your congregation operate a parochial (five-day-a-week) school last year? (Do not include day-care center, preschool or before- or after-school "latchkey" programs.) If YES: Indicate how much money for the school came from each of the following -- Direct congregation subsidy (CSSCHL3)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 110991.99 91240.78 - 49) Did your congregation operate a parochial (five-day-a-week) school last year? (Do not include day-care center, preschool or before- or after-school "latchkey" programs.) If YES: Indicate how much money for the school came from each of the following -- Indirect congregation subsidy (e.g., janitor, utilities) (CSSCHL4)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 6161.33 11764.92 - 50) Did your congregation operate a parochial (five-day-a-week) school last year? (Do not include day-care center, preschool or before- or after-school "latchkey" programs.) If YES: Indicate how much money for the school came from each of the following -- Fund raising (CSSCHL5)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 25259.15 37381.63 - 51) Did your congregation operate a parochial (five-day-a-week) school last year? (Do not include day-care center, preschool or before- or after-school "latchkey" programs.) If YES: Indicate how much money for the school came from each of the following -- Other (CSSCHL6)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 5748.72 13994.62 - 52) Did your congregation cosponsor, with other congregations, a parochial school? (CCSCHL1)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 38 6.1 2) No 585 93.9 Missing 2 TOTAL 623 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 53) Did your congregation cosponsor, with other congregations, a parochial school? IF YES: How much did your congregation contribute? -- Direct congregation subsidy (CCSCHL2)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 70713.60 93100.65 - 54) Did your congregation cosponsor, with other congregations, a parochial school? If YES: How much did your congregation contribute? -- Indirect congregation subsidy (CCSCHL3)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 11197.30 54102.30 - 55) Did your congregation cosponsor, with other congregations, a parochial school? If YES: How much did your congregation contribute? -- Tuition scholarship (CCSCHL4)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 1717.88 5099.68 - 56) Did your congregation sponsor a day care center or preschool? (CSDCARE1)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 125 20.1 2) No 498 79.9 Missing 2 TOTAL 623 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 57) Did your congregation sponsor a day-care center or preschool? If YES: Was the day-care center self-supporting, or did it require a subsidy? (CSDCARE2)
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TOTAL % 1) It was self-supporting. 88 72.7 2) It provided a surplus to the congregation. Amount: 18 14.9 3) It required a subsidy. Amount: 15 12.4 Missing 503 TOTAL 121 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 58) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE CONGREGATION PROVIDED A DAY-CARE OR PRESCHOOL AND PROVIDED A SURPLUS TO THE CONGREGATION (CODED "2" ON VARIABLE 57) -- What was the amount? (CSDCARE3)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 7313.23 14450.22 - 59) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE CONGREGATION PROVIDED A DAY-CARE OR PRESCHOOL AND REQUIRED A SUBSIDY (CODED "3" ON VARIABLE 57) -- What was the amount? (CSDCARE4)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 6527.70 21851.83 - 60) Did your congregation sponsor a before- or after-school "latchkey" program? (CSLKEY1)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 54 8.7 2) No 570 91.3 Missing 2 TOTAL 624 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 61) Did your congregation sponsor a before- or after-school "latchkey" program? If YES: Was the latchkey program self-supporting, or did it require a subsidy? (CSLKEY2)
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TOTAL % 1) It was self-supporting. 37 71.2 2) It provided a surplus to the congregation. Amount: 4 7.7 3) It required a subsidy. 11 21.2 Missing 573 TOTAL 52 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 62) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE CONGREGATION SPONSORED A BEFORE OR AFTER SCHOOL "LATCHKEY" PROGRAM AND PROVIDED A SURPLUS TO THE CONGREGATION (CODED 2 ON VARIABLE 61) -- What was the amount? (CSLKEY3)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 728.71 2045.67 - 63) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE CONGREGATION SPONSORED A BEFORE OR AFTER SCHOOL "LATCHKEY" PROGRAM AND REQUIRED A SUBSIDY (CODED 3 ON VARIABLE 61) -- What was the amount? (CSLKEY4)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 1983.75 3165.13 - 64) Is space in your facility used, rent-free, for any community social programs? (CSPACE)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 383 61.5 2) No 240 38.5 Missing 2 TOTAL 623 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 65) Did your congregation sponsor or support at least one missionary last year? (CSMISS)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 371 59.5 2) No 253 40.5 Missing 1 TOTAL 624 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 66) For the last complete fiscal year, how much money came from the following? (Include all contributions raised by the congregation.) - Regular offerings or pledges (RECEIPT1)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 163697.76 214916.52 - 67) For the last complete fiscal year, how much money came from the following? (Include all contributions raised by the congregation.) - Special offerings, denominational or diocesan appeals, or other special appeals (include capital campaign and all appeals made in church even if money was not recorded in budget.) (RECEIPT2)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 29847.23 62345.55 - 68) For the last complete fiscal year, how much money came from the following? (Include all contributions raised by the congregation.) -- Special fund-raisers (fairs, bingo, bake sales, etc.) (RECEIPT3)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 4420.38 13610.44 - 69) For the last complete fiscal year, how much money came from the following? (Include all contributions raised by the congregation.) -- Wills, bequests and special gifts (RECEIPT4)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 6862.94 26275.34 - 70) For the last complete fiscal year, how much money came from the following? (Include all contributions raised by the congregation.) -- Investments (RECEIPT5)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 6138.61 28139.22 - 71) For the last complete fiscal year, how much money came from the following? (Include all contributions raised by the congregation.) -- Rents and fees (RECEIPT6)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 2906.08 8911.79 - 72) For the last complete fiscal year, how much money came from the following? (Include all contributions raised by the congregation.) -- Judicatory subsidies (Synod, Diocese, Conference, Presbytery) (RECEIPT7)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 675.36 3397.79 - 73) For the last complete fiscal year, how much money came from the following? (Include all contributions raised by the congregation.) -- Other (RECEIPT8)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 4856.13 34480.36 - 74) Total receipts for the last complete fiscal year (RECTOT)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 219245.59 282201.32 - 75) Was your congregation involved in a capital campaign last year for enlarged facilities, new equipment, other capital investments, or debt relief? (CAPCAM1)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes 171 27.5 2) No 450 72.5 Missing 4 TOTAL 621 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 76) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE CONGREGATION WAS INVOLVED IN A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN LAST YEAR FOR ENLARGED FACILITIES, NEW EQUIPMENT, OTHER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, OR DEBT RELIEF: What is the total goal? (CAPCAM2)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 270.90 855.48 - 77) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE CONGREGATION WAS INVOLVED IN A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN LAST YEAR FOR ENLARGED FACILITIES, NEW EQUIPMENT, OTHER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, OR DEBT RELIEF: When did the campaign begin (month)? (CAPCAM3)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 5.44 3.46 - 78) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE CONGREGATION WAS INVOLVED IN A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN LAST YEAR FOR ENLARGED FACILITIES, NEW EQUIPMENT, OTHER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, OR DEBT RELIEF: When did the campaign begin (year)? (CAPCAM4)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 90.60 7.03 - 79) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE CONGREGATION WAS INVOLVED IN A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN LAST YEAR FOR ENLARGED FACILITIES, NEW EQUIPMENT, OTHER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, OR DEBT RELIEF: What is the target date for receiving all payments (month)? (CAPCAM5)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 7.67 3.50 - 80) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE CONGREGATION WAS INVOLVED IN A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN LAST YEAR FOR ENLARGED FACILITIES, NEW EQUIPMENT, OTHER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, OR DEBT RELIEF: What is the target date for receiving all payments (year)? (CAPCAM6)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 93.35 1.43 - 81) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE CONGREGATION WAS INVOLVED IN A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN LAST YEAR FOR ENLARGED FACILITIES, NEW EQUIPMENT, OTHER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, OR DEBT RELIEF: How much was raised last year? (CAPCAM7)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 87.66 384.29 - 82) Does your congregation have an endowment? (ENDOW1)
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TOTAL % 1) No 471 75.6 2) Yes; how much? 152 24.4 Missing 2 TOTAL 623 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 83) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE CONGREGATION HAS AN ENDOWMENT: How much (in thousands)? (ENDOW2)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 200.02 602.34 - 84) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE CONGREGATION HAS AN ENDOWMENT: If YES, how is the income to be spent? -- General operating budget (ENDOW3)
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TOTAL % 0) No (not checked) 95 60.9 1) Yes (checked) 61 39.1 Missing 469 TOTAL 156 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 85) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE CONGREGATION HAS AN ENDOWMENT: If YES, how is the income to be spent? -- Capital improvements (ENDOW4)
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TOTAL % 0) No (not checked) 91 58.7 1) Yes (checked) 64 41.3 Missing 470 TOTAL 155 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 86) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE CONGREGATION HAS AN ENDOWMENT: If YES, how is the income to be spent? -- Special mission or program (ENDOW5)
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TOTAL % 0) No (not checked) 93 60 1) Yes (checked) 62 40 Missing 470 TOTAL 155 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 87) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHOSE CONGREGATION HAS AN ENDOWMENT: If YES, how is the income to be spent? -- Other (ENDOW6)
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TOTAL % 0) No (not checked) 106 69.3 1) Yes (checked) 47 30.7 Missing 472 TOTAL 153 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 88) How much of the income, from total receipts (VARIABLE 74), was spent on the following? -- Congregation operations, programs, and ministry. (Include all staff salaries and benefits. Also include money put into reserve.) (EXPEND1)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 176861.55 227726.75 - 89) How much of the income, from total receipts (VARIABLE 74), was spent on the following? -- Subsidies to school, day care, or latchkey programs. (EXPEND2)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 16677.17 56126.81 - 90) How much of the income, from total receipts (VARIABLE 74), was spent on the following? -- Denominational mission work and programs. (EXPEND3)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 22225.57 37543.68 - 91) How much of the income, from total receipts (VARIABLE 74), was spent on the following? -- Other mission work and programs. (EXPEND4)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 5829.82 25009.09 - 92) Total expenditures for the last complete fiscal year (TOTEXPEN)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 222209.51 286156.70 - 93) Last year did your congregation have a mortgage debt? (MTGAGE1)
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TOTAL % 1) No 374 59.9 2) Yes; annual payment: 250 40.1 Missing 1 TOTAL 624 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 94) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE CONGREGATIONS THAT HAD A MORTGAGE DEBT: Annual payment amount (MTGAGE2)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 625 40.73 74.38 - 95) Who was involved in the preparation of the budget? -- Pastor(s) (PBUDG1)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked (no) 104 16.6 1) Checked (yes) 521 83.4 TOTAL 625 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 96) Who was involved in the preparation of the budget? -- Paid staff (PBUDG2)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked (no) 434 69.4 1) Checked (yes) 191 30.6 TOTAL 625 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 97) Who was involved in the preparation of the budget? -- Church governing board or pastoral council (including committees of the board (PBUDG3)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked (no) 204 32.6 1) Checked (yes) 421 67.4 TOTAL 625 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 98) Who was involved in the preparation of the budget? -- Finance committee (PBUDG4)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked (no) 178 28.5 1) Checked (yes) 447 71.5 TOTAL 625 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 99) Who was involved in the preparation of the budget? -- Congregation members via channels other than as indicated above (PBUDG5)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked (no) 477 76.3 1) Checked (yes) 148 23.7 TOTAL 625 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 100) Who had the final say in approving the budget? (Check only one) (APPBUDG)
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TOTAL % 1) Pastor(s) 105 17.9 2) Church governing board or pastoral council 177 30.3 3) Finance committee 15 2.6 4) Congregation members 285 48.7 5) Other 3 .5 Missing 41 TOTAL 585 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 101) What strategies were used to encourage lay giving to support the congregation's operating budget last year? For each of the following (a - g) check only one answer. -- Sermons on stewardship (LAYGIV1)
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TOTAL % 1) Pastor alone 387 62 2) Laypersons alone 6 1 3) Pastor and laypersons 151 24.2 4) Did not have sermons 80 12.8 Missing 1 TOTAL 624 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 102) What strategies were used to encourage lay giving to support the congregation's operating budget last year? For each of the following (a - g) check only one answer. -- Appeals or testimonies during worship services (LAYGIV2)
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TOTAL % 1) Pastor alone 78 12.6 2) Laypersons alone 128 20.6 3) Pastor and laypersons 281 45.2 4) Did not have appeals 134 21.6 Missing 4 TOTAL 621 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 103) What strategies were used to encourage lay giving to support the congregation's operating budget last year? For each of the following (a - g) check only one answer. -- Distribution of promotional material (LAYGIV3)
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TOTAL % 1) At church only 108 17.3 2) Mailed to members only 36 5.8 3) At church and mailed 348 55.9 4) Did not distribute materials 131 21 Missing 3 TOTAL 623 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 104) What strategies were used to encourage lay giving to support the congregation's operating budget last year? For each of the following (a - g) check only one answer. -- Canvassed very member by phone (LAYGIV4)
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TOTAL % 2) Laypersons alone 21 3.4 3) Pastor and laypersons 13 2.1 4) Did not canvass every member in person 584 94.5 Missing 7 TOTAL 618 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 105) What strategies were used to encourage lay giving to support the congregation's operating budget last year? For each of the following (a - g) check only one answer. -- Canvassed every member in person (LAYGIV5)
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TOTAL % 1) Pastor alone 5 .8 2) Laypersons alone 38 6.1 3) Pastor and laypersons 24 3.9 4) Did not canvass every member in person 553 89.2 Missing 5 TOTAL 620 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 106) What strategies were used to encourage lay giving to support the congregation's operating budget last year? For each of the following (a - g) check only one answer. -- Canvassed some members by phone (LAYGIV6)
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TOTAL % 1) Pastor alone 11 1.8 2) Laypersons alone 71 11.5 3) Pastor and laypersons 29 4.7 4) Did not do a partial canvass by phone 504 82 Missing 9 TOTAL 615 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 107) What strategies were used to encourage lay giving to support the congregation's operating budget last year? For each of the following (a - g) check only one answer. -- Canvassed some members in person (LAYGIV7)
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TOTAL % 1) Pastor alone 15 2.4 2) Laypersons alone 53 8.6 3) Pastor and laypersons 46 7.5 4) Did not do a partial canvass in person 503 81.5 Missing 8 TOTAL 617 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 108) In your program to encourage giving, which had the greater emphasis? (check only one.) (GIVENC)
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TOTAL % 1) Giving a certain percentage of income 238 38.4 2) Supporting the programs of the church 186 30 3) Half and half 138 22.3 4) No such program 58 9.4 Missing 4 TOTAL 620 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 109) Did your congregation use any of the following? -- Pledge cards or commitment cards (GIVMETH1)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked (no) 307 49.1 1) Checked (yes) 318 50.9 TOTAL 625 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 110) Did your congregation use any of the following? -- Numbered envelopes (GIVMETH2)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked (no) 177 28.3 1) Checked (yes) 448 71.7 TOTAL 625 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 111) Did your congregation use any of the following? -- Monthly or quarterly receipts (GIVMETH3)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked (no) 351 56.2 1) Checked (yes) 274 43.8 TOTAL 625 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 112) Did your congregation use any of the following? -- Annual receipts (GIVMETH4)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked (no) 221 35.4 1) Checked (yes) 403 64.6 TOTAL 624 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 113) Did your congregation use any of the following? -- Other (GIVMETH5)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked (no) 580 92.8 1) Checked (yes) 45 7.2 TOTAL 625 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 114) What procedures were used concerning mailing in contributions? (Check one.) (MAILCONT)
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TOTAL % 1) Postal envelopes were provided to encourage contributions by mail. 46 7.4 2) Contributions by mail were accepted, but postal envelopes were not provided. 533 85.8 3) Mailing in contributions was discouraged. 42 6.8 Missing 4 TOTAL 621 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 115) What is your congregation's emphasis with regard to the biblical standard of tithing (i.e., at least 10% of income)? (Check one.) (TITHE)
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TOTAL % 1) The tithe belongs to God and is due God. In addition Christians should give offerings as they are able 250 40.3 2) The tithe is an ideal to be striven for by all Christians, but it is not obligatory 116 18.7 3) Giving a proportion of one's income, not tithing, is emphasized 203 32.7 4) Proportionate giving is not emphasized. 51 8.2 Missing 5 TOTAL 620 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 116) Which of the following is emphasized most strongly in your congregation? (Check one.) (CTEACH)
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TOTAL % 1) Helping others to commit their lives to Christ. Personal morality and social actions are secondary to this. 174 28.7 2) Helping to change unjust and oppressive social structures or to alleviate human misery. 17 2.8 3) Following the life and teachings of Jesus as the basis for spiritual growth and personal fulfillment. 347 57.2 4) Faithfully participating in the tradition and sacraments of the Church. Other concerns are secondary to maintaining the historical integrity and continuity of the faith. 69 11.4 Missing 17 TOTAL 607 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 117) What is your congregation's approach to interpreting and teaching the biblical meaning of Christian faith and the Church? (Check one.) (TFAITH)
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TOTAL % 1) There is one best or true interpretation and our congregation or denomination comes closest to teaching it. 319 51.7 2) There is one best or true interpretation, but no church can legitimately claim to be closer to it than another. 109 17.7 3) There are probably many interpretations which are equally valid, so many churches may be correctly teaching Christian faith. 189 30.6 Missing 7 TOTAL 617 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 118) Does your congregation teach that Christian life should be safeguarded through abstinence from certain kinds of: -- Food? (ABST1)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked (no) 592 94.9 1) Checked (yes) 32 5.1 TOTAL 624 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 119) Does your congregation teach that Christian life should be safeguarded through abstinence from: -- Alcohol and/or tobacco? (ABST2)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked (no) 386 61.8 1) Checked (yes) 239 38.2 TOTAL 625 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 120) Does your congregation teach that Christian life should be safeguarded through abstinence from: -- Gambling? (ABST3)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked (no) 398 63.7 1) Checked (yes) 227 36.3 TOTAL 625 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 121) Does your congregation teach that Christian life should be safeguarded through abstinence from: --Certain kinds of entertainment such as movies, nightclubs, or dancing? (ABST4)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked (no) 423 67.7 1) Checked (yes) 202 32.3 TOTAL 625 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 122) Does your congregation teach that Christian life should be safeguarded through abstinence from: -- Other? (ABST5)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked (no) 476 76.2 1) Checked (yes) 149 23.8 TOTAL 625 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 123) Does your congregation teach that Christian life should be safeguarded through abstinence from: -- No form of abstinence is stressed (ABST6)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked (no) 346 55.4 1) Checked (yes) 279 44.6 TOTAL 625 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 124) In general, how would you describe your congregation's teachings in relation to "typical" churches in your denomination? (Check one.) (COMPCONG)
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TOTAL % 1) We allow for more differences of opinion in interpreting Christian teachings than do most churches in our denomination. 95 15.3 2) We are similar to "typical" churches in our denomination. 465 74.8 3) We tend to be stricter in interpreting Christian teachings than are most churches in our denomination. 62 10 Missing 3 TOTAL 622 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 125) Last year what emphasis did you give to the biblical concept of stewardship of God's gifts? (Check one.) (STEWARD1)
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TOTAL % 1) It received year-round emphasis 196 31.4 2) It received occasional emphasis 346 55.4 3) It was emphasized once 47 7.5 4) No emphasis 35 5.6 TOTAL 624 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 126) How was stewardship emphasized? -- Sermons (STEWARD2)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked (no) 70 11.2 1) Checked (yes) 554 88.8 TOTAL 624 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 127) How was stewardship emphasized? -- Lay testimonials (STEWARD3)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked (no) 289 46.2 1) Checked (yes) 336 53.8 TOTAL 625 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 128) How was stewardship emphasized? -- Bible study or Sunday school classes (STEWARD4)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked (no) 305 48.9 1) Checked (yes) 319 51.1 TOTAL 624 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 129) How was stewardship emphasized? -- Articles in the church newsletter (STEWARD5)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked (no) 190 30.4 1) Checked (yes) 435 69.6 TOTAL 625 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 130) How was stewardship emphasized? -- Other (STEWARD6)
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TOTAL % 0) Not checked (no) 487 77.9 1) Checked (yes) 138 22.1 TOTAL 625 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 131) Weight variable (WEIGHT)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 1 0.361 - 132) Denomination (for use with on-line analysis) (I-DENOM)
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TOTAL % 1) Assemblies of God 125 20 2) Southern Baptist 125 20 3) Catholic 125 20 4) ELCA 125 20 5) Presbyterian (U.S.A.) 125 20 TOTAL 625 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 133) Location of congregation--Nine U.S. census regions are represented (recoded for use with on-line analysis) (I-REGION)
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TOTAL % 0) Northeast 104 16.7 1) Midwest 188 30.2 2) South 248 39.8 3) West 83 13.3 Missing 2 TOTAL 623 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 134) When was the congregation founded (year)? (recoded for on-line analysis) (I-YEAREST)
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TOTAL % 0) 1770-1865 110 17.7 1) 1866-1918 166 26.6 2) 1919-1945 90 14.4 3) 1946-1965 135 21.7 4) 1966 & later 122 19.6 Missing 3 TOTAL 623 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 135) How many members (youth or older) did the congregation have at the end of last year? Do not include nonresident members. (recoded for use with on-line analysis) (I-#MEMBERS)
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TOTAL % 0) 100 & less 117 19 1) 101-200 153 24.8 2) 201-500 172 27.9 3) 501-1000 70 11.3 4) Over 1000 105 17 Missing 7 TOTAL 617 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 136) What was the average worship attendance on a typical weekend? Give total for all worship services. Persons attending more than once should be counted only once. (recoded for use with on-line analysis) (I-#ATTEND)
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TOTAL % 0) 100 & less 257 42.1 1) 101-200 145 23.8 2) 201-350 73 12 3) Over 350 135 22.1 Missing 14 TOTAL 610 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 137) Where is your congregation located? (recoded for use with on-line analysis) (I-LOCATION)
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TOTAL % 0) LgCty/Sub 183 29.3 1) MdCty/Sub 89 14.2 2) Small city 101 16.2 3) Town 162 25.9 4) Rural 90 14.4 Missing 1 TOTAL 625 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
American Congregational Giving Study, Congregational Profiles, 1993
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