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Faith Communities Today Survey (FACT) 2010, Seventh-Day Adventists

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All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).

1) Survey used (FILE)

2) Please describe the worship services your congregation holds on a typical Sabbath. Write in the number of worship services held on a typical Sabbath (SATSERVE)

	TOTAL	%
1)	298	86.6
2)	32	9.3
3)	11	3.2
4)	2	0.6
5)	1	0.3
Missing	3
TOTAL	344	100.0

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3) Please describe the worship services your congregation holds on a typical Sabbath. Write in the average (or typical) attendance for all services on a typical Sabbath (SATATT)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	340	98.876	113

4) If you hold more than one service on a typical Sabbath, how different are these services from each other? (SIMSTYLE)

	TOTAL	%
1) We have only one service on a typical weekend	242	82.6
2) Very similar or identical in style	15	5.1
3) One or more is somewhat different in style from the other(s)	18	6.1
4) One or more is very different in style from the other(s)	18	6.1
Missing	54
TOTAL	293	100.0

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5) During the past 5 years, has your congregation changed the style of any of its Sabbath worship services or added a new service with a different style of worship? (WORSHCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) No change in style	163	47.2
2) Changed style a little	95	27.5
3) Changed style somewhat	65	18.8
4) Changed style a lot	14	4.1
5) Added a new service with a different style of worship	8	2.3
Missing	2
TOTAL	345	100.0

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6) On a typical Sabbath, does your congregation hold a worship service in a language other than English, or one that is bilingual in English and another language? (full services, not occasional songs or readings) (OTHLANG)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	281	81.0
2) Yes	66	19.0
TOTAL	347	100.0

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7) In what other languages are services held? (first other language) (LANGLSTA)

8) In what other languages are services held? (other languages) (LANGLSTB)

9) So far in 2010 and for the past 5 years, estimate the average attendance at your regular Sabbath worship services. If you have more than one Sabbath worship service, estimate the attendance for all Sabbath services combined. Do not include special services such as weddings or funerals. Average worship attendance 2010 (WORSH10)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	336	99.348	125

10) So far in 2010 and for the past 5 years, estimate the average attendance at your regular Sabbath worship services. If you have more than one Sabbath worship service, estimate the attendance for all Sabbath services combined. Do not include special services such as weddings or funerals. Average worship attendance 2009 (WORSH09)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	333	99.517	153

11) So far in 2010 and for the past 5 years, estimate the average attendance at your regular Sabbath worship services. If you have more than one Sabbath worship service, estimate the attendance for all Sabbath services combined. Do not include special services such as weddings or funerals. Average worship attendance 2008 (WORSH08)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	324	97.639	152

12) So far in 2010 and for the past 5 years, estimate the average attendance at your regular Sabbath worship services. If you have more than one Sabbath worship service, estimate the attendance for all Sabbath services combined. Do not include special services such as weddings or funerals. Average worship attendance 2007 (WORSH07)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	300	95.193	149

13) So far in 2010 and for the past 5 years, estimate the average attendance at your regular Sabbath worship services. If you have more than one Sabbath worship service, estimate the attendance for all Sabbath services combined. Do not include special services such as weddings or funerals. Average worship attendance 2006 (WORSH06)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	290	95.169	145

14) So far in 2010 and for the past 5 years, estimate the average attendance at your regular Sabbath worship services. If you have more than one Sabbath worship service, estimate the attendance for all Sabbath services combined. Do not include special services such as weddings or funerals. Average worship attendance 2005 (WORSH05)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	282	94.681	145

15) How often are the following a part of your congregation's regular Sabbath worship services? Choir (CHOIR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	194	58.3
2) Seldom	61	18.3
3) Sometimes	43	12.9
4) Often	24	7.2
5) Always	11	3.3
Missing	14
TOTAL	333	100.0

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16) How often are the following a part of your congregation's regular Sabbath worship services? Organ (ORGAN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	118	35.1
2) Seldom	35	10.4
3) Sometimes	38	11.3
4) Often	53	15.8
5) Always	92	27.4
Missing	11
TOTAL	336	100.0

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17) How often are the following a part of your congregation's regular Sabbath worship services? Drums or other percussion instruments (DRUMS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	258	76.1
2) Seldom	29	8.6
3) Sometimes	24	7.1
4) Often	10	2.9
5) Always	18	5.3
Missing	8
TOTAL	339	100.0

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18) How often are the following a part of your congregation's regular Sabbath worship services? Electric guitar or bass (ELECTRIC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	211	62.8
2) Seldom	52	15.5
3) Sometimes	37	11.0
4) Often	21	6.3
5) Always	15	4.5
Missing	11
TOTAL	336	100.0

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19) How often are the following a part of your congregation's regular Sabbath worship services? Visual projection equipment (SCREEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	13	3.8
2) Seldom	20	5.9
3) Sometimes	94	27.8
4) Often	89	26.3
5) Always	122	36.1
Missing	9
TOTAL	338	100.0

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20) How often are the following a part of your congregation's regular Sabbath worship services? Kneeling by the congregation (KNEEL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	5	1.5
2) Seldom	4	1.2
3) Sometimes	7	2.1
4) Often	68	19.9
5) Always	257	75.4
Missing	6
TOTAL	341	100.0

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21) How often are the following a part of your congregation's regular Sabbath worship services? Communion or Lord's Supper (COMMUN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	3	0.9
2) Seldom	18	5.3
3) Sometimes	115	34.1
4) Often	127	37.7
5) Always	74	22.0
Missing	10
TOTAL	337	100.0

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22) How often are the following a part of your congregation's regular Sabbath worship services? Reading or performing by children or youth (KIDREAD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	15	4.4
2) Seldom	70	20.4
3) Sometimes	114	33.2
4) Often	103	30.0
5) Always	41	12.0
Missing	4
TOTAL	343	100.0

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23) How well do the following describe your congregation's largest regular Sabbath worship service? Reverent (REVERENT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	1	0.3
2) Slightly	7	2.1
3) Somewhat	92	27.1
4) Quite well	180	52.9
5) Very well	60	17.6
Missing	7
TOTAL	340	100.0

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24) How well do the following describe your congregation's largest regular Sabbath worship service? Filled with a sense of God's presence (GODTHERE)

	TOTAL	%
2) Slightly	13	3.9
3) Somewhat	71	21.1
4) Quite well	162	48.1
5) Very well	91	27.0
Missing	10
TOTAL	337	100.0

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25) How well do the following describe your congregation's largest regular Sabbath worship service? Joyful (JOYFUL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	3	0.9
2) Slightly	14	4.1
3) Somewhat	74	21.9
4) Quite well	159	47.0
5) Very well	88	26.0
Missing	9
TOTAL	338	100.0

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26) How well do the following describe your congregation's largest regular Sabbath worship service? Innovative (INNOVATE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	26	7.7
2) Slightly	69	20.5
3) Somewhat	130	38.6
4) Quite well	80	23.7
5) Very well	32	9.5
Missing	10
TOTAL	337	100.0

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27) How well do the following describe your congregation's largest regular Sabbath worship service? Inspirational (INSPIRE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	2	0.6
2) Slightly	17	5.0
3) Somewhat	73	21.7
4) Quite well	163	48.4
5) Very well	82	24.3
Missing	10
TOTAL	337	100.0

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28) How well do the following describe your congregation's largest regular Sabbath worship service? Thought-provoking (THOUGHT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	9	2.7
2) Slightly	19	5.6
3) Somewhat	70	20.8
4) Quite well	167	49.6
5) Very well	72	21.4
Missing	10
TOTAL	337	100.0

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29) Does your congregation have any of the following programs or activities? If yes, how much emphasis is given to the activity? Sabbath school (SSCHOOL)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	6	1.8
2) Some emphasis	57	16.8
3) A lot of emphasis	225	66.2
4) A specialty of the congregation	52	15.3
Missing	7
TOTAL	340	100.0

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30) Does your congregation have any of the following programs or activities? If yes, how much emphasis is given to the activity? Prayer or meditation groups (PRAYER)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	45	13.2
2) Some emphasis	140	41.2
3) A lot of emphasis	130	38.2
4) A specialty of the congregation	25	7.4
Missing	7
TOTAL	340	100.0

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31) Does your congregation have any of the following programs or activities? If yes, how much emphasis is given to the activity? Bible study groups (BIBSTUDY)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	59	17.4
2) Some emphasis	132	38.8
3) A lot of emphasis	123	36.2
4) A specialty of the congregation	26	7.6
Missing	7
TOTAL	340	100.0

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32) Does your congregation have any of the following programs or activities? If yes, how much emphasis is given to the activity? Fellowship, trips, or other social activities (FELLOWSH)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	48	14.2
2) Some emphasis	169	49.9
3) A lot of emphasis	102	30.1
4) A specialty of the congregation	20	5.9
Missing	8
TOTAL	339	100.0

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33) Does your congregation have any of the following programs or activities? If yes, how much emphasis is given to the activity? Choir or other music groups (MUSIC)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	132	38.7
2) Some emphasis	125	36.7
3) A lot of emphasis	68	19.9
4) A specialty of the congregation	16	4.7
Missing	6
TOTAL	341	100.0

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34) Does your congregation have any of the following programs or activities? If yes, how much emphasis is given to the activity? Pastor's Bible classes (ADFORM)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	186	54.9
2) Some emphasis	80	23.6
3) A lot of emphasis	56	16.5
4) A specialty of the congregation	17	5.0
Missing	8
TOTAL	339	100.0

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35) Does your congregation have any of the following programs or activities? If yes, how much emphasis is given to the activity? Spiritual retreats (RETREAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	177	51.9
2) Some emphasis	126	37.0
3) A lot of emphasis	33	9.7
4) A specialty of the congregation	5	1.5
Missing	6
TOTAL	341	100.0

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36) Does your congregation have any of the following programs or activities? If yes, how much emphasis is given to the activity? Support groups (bereavement, etc.) (SUPPORTG)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	235	69.1
2) Some emphasis	78	22.9
3) A lot of emphasis	21	6.2
4) A specialty of the congregation	6	1.8
Missing	7
TOTAL	340	100.0

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37) Does your congregation have any of the following programs or activities? If yes, how much emphasis is given to the activity? Community service activities (COMMSERV)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	61	17.9
2) Some emphasis	149	43.7
3) A lot of emphasis	90	26.4
4) A specialty of the congregation	41	12.0
Missing	6
TOTAL	341	100.0

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38) Does your congregation have any of the following programs or activities? If yes, how much emphasis is given to the activity? Parenting or marriage enrichment activities (PARENT)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	195	57.2
2) Some emphasis	108	31.7
3) A lot of emphasis	35	10.3
4) A specialty of the congregation	3	0.9
Missing	6
TOTAL	341	100.0

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39) Does your congregation have any of the following programs or activities? If yes, how much emphasis is given to the activity? Young adult activities or programs (YADULT)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	119	35.4
2) Some emphasis	128	38.1
3) A lot of emphasis	61	18.2
4) A specialty of the congregation	28	8.3
Missing	11
TOTAL	336	100.0

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40) Does your congregation have any of the following programs or activities? If yes, how much emphasis is given to the activity? Pathfinder club or other youth program (YOUTHACT)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	149	44.3
2) Some emphasis	52	15.5
3) A lot of emphasis	86	25.6
4) A specialty of the congregation	49	14.6
Missing	11
TOTAL	336	100.0

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41) Does your congregation have any of the following programs or activities? If yes, how much emphasis is given to the activity? Team sports, fitness activities, exercise (SPORTS)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	237	70.1
2) Some emphasis	63	18.6
3) A lot of emphasis	29	8.6
4) A specialty of the congregation	9	2.7
Missing	9
TOTAL	338	100.0

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42) Overall, to what extent are your congregation's active participants involved in recruiting new people? (RECRUIT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	11	3.2
2) A little	83	24.3
3) Some	157	46.0
4) Quite a bit	69	20.2
5) A lot	21	6.2
Missing	6
TOTAL	341	100.0

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43) During the past 12 months, how often did your congregation hold special events or programs to attract people from the community (such as concerts, fairs, seminars, plays, special meals, etc.)? (EVENTS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	29	8.6
2) Once or twice in the last year	145	42.9
3) Several times in the last year	147	43.5
4) Once a month or more	17	5.0
Missing	9
TOTAL	338	100.0

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44) How are visitors contacted after they attend your worship services or other activities? Check all that apply. (NOVISIT)

	TOTAL	%
1) We rarely, if ever, have any visitors	30	100.0
Missing	317
TOTAL	30	100.0

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45) How are visitors contacted after they attend your worship services or other activities? Check all that apply. (NOCONTAC)

	TOTAL	%
1) We rarely, if ever, contact visitors	85	100.0
Missing	262
TOTAL	85	100.0

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46) How are visitors contacted after they attend your worship services or other activities? Check all that apply. (BYMAIL)

	TOTAL	%
1) We contact visitors by mail	107	100.0
Missing	240
TOTAL	107	100.0

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47) How are visitors contacted after they attend your worship services or other activities? Check all that apply. (BYPHONE)

	TOTAL	%
1) We contact visitors by phone	138	100.0
Missing	209
TOTAL	138	100.0

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48) How are visitors contacted after they attend your worship services or other activities? Check all that apply. (BYEMAIL)

	TOTAL	%
1) We contact visitors by email	49	100.0
Missing	298
TOTAL	49	100.0

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49) How are visitors contacted after they attend your worship services or other activities? Check all that apply. (BYVISIT)

	TOTAL	%
1) We contact visitors by personal visit	119	100.0
Missing	228
TOTAL	119	100.0

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50) How are visitors contacted after they attend your worship services or other activities? Check all that apply. (BYMATER)

	TOTAL	%
1) We sent materials about our congregation to our visitors	104	100.0
Missing	243
TOTAL	104	100.0

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51) During the past 12 months, did your congregation provide any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community? If yes, did you provide these services directly or together with another congregation or group? Food pantry or soup kitchen (SOUP)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	146	43.5
2) Provided directly	144	42.9
3) Together with another group	46	13.7
Missing	11
TOTAL	336	100.0

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52) During the past 12 months, did your congregation provide any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community? If yes, did you provide these services directly or together with another congregation or group? Cash assistance for individuals or families (CASH)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	53	15.5
2) Provided directly	274	80.1
3) Together with another group	15	4.4
Missing	5
TOTAL	342	100.0

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53) During the past 12 months, did your congregation provide any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community? If yes, did you provide these services directly or together with another congregation or group? Day care, pre-school, before or after-school programs (DAYCARE)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	301	89.3
2) Provided directly	29	8.6
3) Together with another group	7	2.1
Missing	10
TOTAL	337	100.0

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54) During the past 12 months, did your congregation provide any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community? If yes, did you provide these services directly or together with another congregation or group? Tutoring or literacy programs (TUTORING)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	296	88.6
2) Provided directly	35	10.5
3) Together with another group	3	0.9
Missing	13
TOTAL	334	100.0

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55) During the past 12 months, did your congregation provide any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community? If yes, did you provide these services directly or together with another congregation or group? Health education or clinics (HEATHED)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	152	45.2
2) Provided directly	169	50.3
3) Together with another group	15	4.5
Missing	11
TOTAL	336	100.0

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56) During the past 12 months, did your congregation provide any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community? If yes, did you provide these services directly or together with another congregation or group? Community organizing, organized social issue advocacy (COMMORG)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	295	87.5
2) Provided directly	28	8.3
3) Together with another group	14	4.2
Missing	10
TOTAL	337	100.0

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57) During the past 12 months, did your congregation provide any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community? If yes, did you provide these services directly or together with another congregation or group? Job placement, job training, employment counseling (JOBTRAIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	312	93.1
2) Provided directly	17	5.1
3) Together with another group	6	1.8
Missing	12
TOTAL	335	100.0

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58) During the past 12 months, did your congregation provide any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community? If yes, did you provide these services directly or together with another congregation or group? Financial counseling or education (FINANCED)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	217	64.2
2) Provided directly	106	31.4
3) Together with another group	15	4.4
Missing	9
TOTAL	338	100.0

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59) During the past 12 months, did your congregation provide any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community? If yes, did you provide these services directly or together with another congregation or group? Elderly or home-bound programs (OLDPROG)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	232	68.4
2) Provided directly	98	28.9
3) Together with another group	9	2.7
Missing	8
TOTAL	339	100.0

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60) During the past 12 months, did your congregation provide any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community? If yes, did you provide these services directly or together with another congregation or group? Voter education or registration (VOTEREDU)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	301	89.1
2) Provided directly	34	10.1
3) Together with another group	3	0.9
Missing	9
TOTAL	338	100.0

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61) During the past 12 months, did your congregation provide any of the following services for your own members or for people in the community? If yes, did you provide these services directly or together with another congregation or group? Programs for migrants or immigrants (IMMIPROG)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	285	84.3
2) Provided directly	47	13.9
3) Together with another group	6	1.8
Missing	9
TOTAL	338	100.0

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62) How much does your congregation emphasize the following personal and family religious practices? Personal prayer, meditation, devotions, or other spiritual practices (GOODPRAY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	5	1.5
2) A little	17	5.0
3) Some	69	20.2
4) Quite a bit	136	39.8
5) A lot	115	33.6
Missing	5
TOTAL	342	100.0

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63) How much does your congregation emphasize the following personal and family religious practices? Personal Bible study (STUDYBIB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	1	0.3
2) A little	15	4.4
3) Some	57	16.7
4) Quite a bit	148	43.3
5) A lot	121	35.4
Missing	5
TOTAL	342	100.0

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64) How much does your congregation emphasize the following personal and family religious practices? Fasting (GOODFAST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	114	33.4
2) A little	119	34.9
3) Some	73	21.4
4) Quite a bit	27	7.9
5) A lot	8	2.3
Missing	6
TOTAL	341	100.0

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65) How much does your congregation emphasize the following personal and family religious practices? Keeping the Sabbath day holy (GOODHOLY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	6	1.8
2) A little	20	5.8
3) Some	59	17.3
4) Quite a bit	125	36.5
5) A lot	132	38.6
Missing	5
TOTAL	342	100.0

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66) How much does your congregation emphasize the following personal and family religious practices? Observing dietary standards (GOODVEG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	18	5.3
2) A little	43	12.6
3) Some	120	35.3
4) Quite a bit	126	37.1
5) A lot	33	9.7
Missing	7
TOTAL	340	100.0

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67) How much does your congregation emphasize the following personal and family religious practices? Abstaining from premarital sex (NOSHACK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	54	15.9
2) A little	89	26.3
3) Some	64	18.9
4) Quite a bit	72	21.2
5) A lot	60	17.7
Missing	8
TOTAL	339	100.0

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68) How much does your congregation emphasize the following personal and family religious practices? Family worship in the home (DEVOTION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	26	7.6
2) A little	58	17.0
3) Some	115	33.7
4) Quite a bit	91	26.7
5) A lot	51	15.0
Missing	6
TOTAL	341	100.0

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69) How much does your congregation emphasize the following personal and family religious practices? Parents talking with their kids about faith (PARENTS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	31	9.1
2) A little	59	17.3
3) Some	100	29.3
4) Quite a bit	90	26.4
5) A lot	61	17.9
Missing	6
TOTAL	341	100.0

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70) Which of the following technologies does your congregation use on a regular basis? Check all that apply. Email (EMAIL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Uses email	261	100.0
Missing	86
TOTAL	261	100.0

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71) Which of the following technologies does your congregation use on a regular basis? Check all that apply. Website (WEBSITE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Uses a web site	206	100.0
Missing	141
TOTAL	206	100.0

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72) Which of the following technologies does your congregation use on a regular basis? Check all that apply. Blogs (BLOGS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Uses blogs	20	100.0
Missing	327
TOTAL	20	100.0

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73) Which of the following technologies does your congregation use on a regular basis? Check all that apply. Facebook or other social media (FACEBOOK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Uses facebook	80	100.0
Missing	267
TOTAL	80	100.0

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74) Which of the following technologies does your congregation use on a regular basis? Check all that apply. Podcasts (PODCASTS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Uses podcasts	29	100.0
Missing	318
TOTAL	29	100.0

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75) Which of the following technologies does your congregation use on a regular basis? Check all that apply. Other (OTHTECH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Uses other technology	70	100.0
Missing	277
TOTAL	70	100.0

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76) Other technology used 1 (OTHTECHA)

77) Other technology used 2 (OTHTECHB)

78) Do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? Our congregation is like a close-knit family (FAMILY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	5	1.4
2) Disagree	26	7.5
3) Neutral/Unsure	53	15.3
4) Agree	170	49.1
5) Strongly agree	92	26.6
Missing	1
TOTAL	346	100.0

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79) Do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? Our congregation is spiritually vital and alive (VITAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	2	0.6
2) Disagree	29	8.4
3) Neutral/Unsure	73	21.1
4) Agree	186	53.8
5) Strongly agree	56	16.2
Missing	1
TOTAL	346	100.0

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80) Do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? Our congregation is not that different from other Protestant congregations in our community (NODIFF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	78	22.9
2) Disagree	155	45.5
3) Neutral/Unsure	62	18.2
4) Agree	37	10.9
5) Strongly agree	9	2.6
Missing	6
TOTAL	341	100.0

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81) Do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? Our congregation has a clear mission and purpose (PURPOSE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	3	0.9
2) Disagree	29	8.4
3) Neutral/Unsure	55	15.9
4) Agree	178	51.4
5) Strongly agree	81	23.4
Missing	1
TOTAL	346	100.0

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82) Do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? Our congregation is a 'moral beacon' in our community (BEACON)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	7	2.0
2) Disagree	47	13.5
3) Neutral/Unsure	122	35.2
4) Agree	130	37.5
5) Strongly agree	41	11.8
TOTAL	347	100.0

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83) Do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? Our congregation is willing to change to meet new challenges (CHANGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	8	2.3
2) Disagree	54	15.6
3) Neutral/Unsure	93	26.8
4) Agree	160	46.1
5) Strongly agree	32	9.2
TOTAL	347	100.0

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84) Do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? Our congregation wants to grow in membership (WANTGROW)

	TOTAL	%
2) Disagree	3	0.9
3) Neutral/Unsure	21	6.1
4) Agree	158	45.5
5) Strongly agree	165	47.6
TOTAL	347	100.0

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85) Do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? Our congregation holds strong beliefs and values (BELIEFS)

	TOTAL	%
2) Disagree	5	1.4
3) Neutral/Unsure	14	4.0
4) Agree	162	46.8
5) Strongly agree	165	47.7
Missing	1
TOTAL	346	100.0

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86) Do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? Our congregation celebrates its Adventist heritage (OKDENOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	2	0.6
2) Disagree	19	5.5
3) Neutral/Unsure	62	18.0
4) Agree	162	47.0
5) Strongly agree	100	29.0
Missing	2
TOTAL	345	100.0

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87) Do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? Our congregation welcomes racial and cultural diversity (DIVERSE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	3	0.9
2) Disagree	9	2.6
3) Neutral/Unsure	27	7.8
4) Agree	129	37.3
5) Strongly agree	178	51.4
Missing	1
TOTAL	346	100.0

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88) Do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? Our congregation is working for social justice (JUSTICE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	19	5.6
2) Disagree	75	22.0
3) Neutral/Unsure	137	40.2
4) Agree	81	23.8
5) Strongly agree	29	8.5
Missing	6
TOTAL	341	100.0

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89) How would you describe the theological outlook of the majority of your regularly participating adults? (THEOLIB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very liberal	3	0.9
2) Somewhat liberal	26	7.6
3) Moderate	91	26.6
4) Somewhat conservative	160	46.8
5) Very conservative	62	18.1
Missing	5
TOTAL	342	100.0

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90) How many people (including children) regularly participate in worship or other religious activities in your congregation? (MEMBERS)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	335	87.352	119

91) Of the regular participants (the figure given above), estimate the number who are: American Indian/Alaska Native (NATAMS)

	TOTAL	%
1)	13	28.3
2)	11	23.9
3)	1	2.2
4)	3	6.5
5)	6	13.0
7)	4	8.7
8)	1	2.2
10)	4	8.7
15)	1	2.2
30)	1	2.2
45)	1	2.2
Missing	301
TOTAL	46	100.0

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92) Of the regular participants (the figure given above), estimate the number who are: Asian (ASIAN)

	TOTAL	%
1)	24	18.8
2)	14	10.9
3)	10	7.8
4)	10	7.8
5)	12	9.4
6)	4	3.1
7)	2	1.6
8)	4	3.1
9)	1	0.8
10)	9	7.0
11)	1	0.8
13)	1	0.8
15)	8	6.3
20)	7	5.5
21)	1	0.8
25)	1	0.8
26)	1	0.8
28)	1	0.8
30)	2	1.6
40)	1	0.8
45)	1	0.8
46)	1	0.8
47)	1	0.8
50)	2	1.6
56)	1	0.8
58)	1	0.8
60)	1	0.8
67)	1	0.8
75)	1	0.8
84)	1	0.8
120)	1	0.8
140)	1	0.8
193)	1	0.8
Missing	219
TOTAL	128	100.0

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93) Of the regular participants (the figure given above), estimate the number who are: Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander (PACIFICI)

	TOTAL	%
1)	14	25.9
2)	16	29.6
3)	6	11.1
4)	2	3.7
5)	3	5.6
9)	1	1.9
10)	4	7.4
12)	1	1.9
15)	2	3.7
20)	2	3.7
25)	1	1.9
30)	2	3.7
Missing	293
TOTAL	54	100.0

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94) Of the regular participants (the figure given above), estimate the number who are: Black or African American (BLACKS)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	207	37.126	96

95) Of the regular participants (the figure given above), estimate the number who are: Hispanic or Latino/a (HISPANIC)

	TOTAL	%
1)	21	10.4
2)	20	9.9
3)	23	11.4
4)	16	7.9
5)	22	10.9
6)	3	1.5
7)	3	1.5
8)	1	0.5
9)	1	0.5
10)	14	6.9
12)	6	3.0
14)	4	2.0
15)	9	4.5
16)	1	0.5
18)	1	0.5
20)	11	5.4
22)	1	0.5
25)	7	3.5
28)	1	0.5
30)	2	1.0
35)	6	3.0
40)	6	3.0
45)	1	0.5
49)	1	0.5
50)	2	1.0
60)	3	1.5
75)	1	0.5
85)	1	0.5
90)	1	0.5
100)	3	1.5
115)	1	0.5
120)	3	1.5
125)	1	0.5
170)	1	0.5
185)	1	0.5
200)	2	1.0
300)	1	0.5
Missing	145
TOTAL	202	100.0

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96) Of the regular participants (the figure given above), estimate the number who are: White (WHITE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	282	46.876	66

97) Of the regular participants (the figure given above), estimate the number who are: Biracial/multiracial (MULTI)

	TOTAL	%
1)	16	15.0
2)	18	16.8
3)	18	16.8
4)	4	3.7
5)	8	7.5
6)	2	1.9
7)	2	1.9
8)	2	1.9
9)	2	1.9
10)	11	10.3
12)	2	1.9
13)	2	1.9
15)	2	1.9
16)	1	0.9
20)	5	4.7
25)	1	0.9
30)	5	4.7
35)	2	1.9
40)	1	0.9
60)	1	0.9
110)	1	0.9
190)	1	0.9
Missing	240
TOTAL	107	100.0

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98) Of your regular participants, estimate the percent who are: Senior adults, age 65 or older (SENIORS)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	319	28.082	23

99) Of your regular participants, estimate the percent who are: Adults, age 50-64 (MIDDLEAG)

	TOTAL	%
1)	1	0.3
2)	3	0.9
4)	2	0.6
5)	9	2.8
6)	2	0.6
7)	4	1.3
8)	4	1.3
9)	3	0.9
10)	40	12.7
11)	2	0.6
13)	3	0.9
15)	19	6.0
16)	2	0.6
17)	2	0.6
18)	2	0.6
19)	2	0.6
20)	40	12.7
21)	2	0.6
22)	1	0.3
23)	4	1.3
24)	1	0.3
25)	42	13.3
26)	2	0.6
27)	2	0.6
28)	3	0.9
29)	2	0.6
30)	33	10.4
31)	1	0.3
32)	4	1.3
33)	3	0.9
34)	5	1.6
35)	20	6.3
38)	2	0.6
39)	1	0.3
40)	16	5.1
43)	1	0.3
44)	1	0.3
45)	4	1.3
46)	1	0.3
50)	15	4.7
55)	2	0.6
60)	2	0.6
70)	2	0.6
75)	1	0.3
80)	3	0.9
Missing	31
TOTAL	316	100.0

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100) Of your regular participants, estimate the percent who are: Adults, age 35-49 (MEDADULT)

	TOTAL	%
1)	3	1.0
2)	1	0.3
4)	1	0.3
5)	16	5.2
6)	1	0.3
7)	1	0.3
8)	5	1.6
9)	2	0.6
10)	44	14.2
11)	4	1.3
12)	6	1.9
13)	4	1.3
14)	2	0.6
15)	23	7.4
17)	3	1.0
18)	2	0.6
19)	1	0.3
20)	60	19.4
21)	3	1.0
22)	5	1.6
23)	1	0.3
24)	2	0.6
25)	31	10.0
26)	1	0.3
27)	2	0.6
28)	3	1.0
30)	28	9.0
32)	1	0.3
34)	2	0.6
35)	8	2.6
36)	1	0.3
38)	1	0.3
39)	1	0.3
40)	18	5.8
44)	1	0.3
45)	4	1.3
50)	6	1.9
54)	1	0.3
55)	1	0.3
60)	5	1.6
65)	1	0.3
79)	1	0.3
80)	3	1.0
Missing	37
TOTAL	310	100.0

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101) Of your regular participants, estimate the percent who are: Younger adults, age 18-34 (YADULTS)

	TOTAL	%
1)	3	1.1
2)	9	3.2
3)	5	1.8
4)	3	1.1
5)	32	11.5
6)	5	1.8
7)	8	2.9
8)	8	2.9
9)	1	0.4
10)	64	23.0
11)	5	1.8
12)	9	3.2
13)	1	0.4
14)	4	1.4
15)	31	11.2
16)	2	0.7
17)	1	0.4
18)	1	0.4
20)	36	12.9
21)	1	0.4
23)	2	0.7
24)	1	0.4
25)	13	4.7
29)	1	0.4
30)	13	4.7
33)	1	0.4
35)	3	1.1
40)	3	1.1
50)	5	1.8
55)	1	0.4
60)	2	0.7
65)	1	0.4
68)	1	0.4
80)	1	0.4
95)	1	0.4
Missing	69
TOTAL	278	100.0

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102) Of your regular participants, estimate the percent who are: Children and youth, age 0-17 (KIDYTH)

	TOTAL	%
1)	6	2.0
2)	6	2.0
3)	5	1.7
4)	2	0.7
5)	24	8.1
6)	4	1.4
7)	1	0.3
8)	4	1.4
9)	2	0.7
10)	65	22.0
12)	3	1.0
13)	4	1.4
14)	4	1.4
15)	32	10.8
16)	3	1.0
17)	2	0.7
18)	2	0.7
19)	2	0.7
20)	53	18.0
21)	2	0.7
22)	2	0.7
23)	4	1.4
24)	2	0.7
25)	28	9.5
26)	1	0.3
27)	1	0.3
28)	1	0.3
29)	1	0.3
30)	15	5.1
34)	1	0.3
35)	3	1.0
36)	2	0.7
38)	1	0.3
39)	1	0.3
40)	4	1.4
60)	1	0.3
75)	1	0.3
Missing	52
TOTAL	295	100.0

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103) Of your total regular participants age 18 and older, estimate the percent who are: Female (FEMALES)

	TOTAL	%
1)	2	0.6
3)	1	0.3
4)	1	0.3
8)	1	0.3
10)	5	1.5
15)	3	0.9
20)	2	0.6
25)	1	0.3
27)	1	0.3
30)	5	1.5
33)	3	0.9
35)	6	1.8
37)	1	0.3
38)	2	0.6
40)	10	3.1
42)	1	0.3
43)	1	0.3
44)	2	0.6
45)	9	2.8
46)	2	0.6
47)	1	0.3
48)	4	1.2
50)	52	16.0
51)	2	0.6
52)	3	0.9
53)	5	1.5
54)	2	0.6
55)	28	8.6
56)	4	1.2
58)	4	1.2
59)	3	0.9
60)	70	21.5
61)	1	0.3
62)	2	0.6
64)	1	0.3
65)	25	7.7
66)	3	0.9
67)	1	0.3
68)	1	0.3
70)	22	6.7
72)	1	0.3
73)	1	0.3
75)	16	4.9
76)	1	0.3
80)	9	2.8
85)	1	0.3
90)	3	0.9
100)	1	0.3
Missing	21
TOTAL	326	100.0

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104) Of your total regular participants age 18 and older, estimate the percent who are: College graduates (COLLEGE)

	TOTAL	%
1)	7	2.3
2)	3	1.0
3)	3	1.0
4)	2	0.7
5)	24	8.0
7)	1	0.3
8)	3	1.0
9)	1	0.3
10)	26	8.7
11)	1	0.3
12)	1	0.3
13)	2	0.7
15)	18	6.0
16)	1	0.3
17)	2	0.7
18)	1	0.3
20)	35	11.7
22)	2	0.7
23)	1	0.3
25)	23	7.7
26)	1	0.3
27)	2	0.7
29)	3	1.0
30)	17	5.7
31)	1	0.3
32)	1	0.3
33)	5	1.7
35)	10	3.3
36)	1	0.3
38)	2	0.7
40)	20	6.7
43)	2	0.7
45)	2	0.7
46)	1	0.3
50)	28	9.4
54)	1	0.3
60)	6	2.0
67)	1	0.3
69)	1	0.3
70)	5	1.7
75)	6	2.0
80)	9	3.0
81)	1	0.3
85)	6	2.0
90)	4	1.3
95)	2	0.7
100)	3	1.0
710)	1	0.3
Missing	48
TOTAL	299	100.0

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105) Of your total regular participants age 18 and older, estimate the percent who are: New to this congregation in the past 5 years (NEWMEMB)

	TOTAL	%
1)	8	2.7
2)	8	2.7
3)	6	2.0
4)	2	0.7
5)	24	8.1
6)	3	1.0
7)	1	0.3
8)	1	0.3
9)	1	0.3
10)	67	22.6
12)	3	1.0
14)	3	1.0
15)	20	6.8
16)	4	1.4
17)	2	0.7
18)	2	0.7
19)	1	0.3
20)	42	14.2
21)	1	0.3
23)	1	0.3
24)	2	0.7
25)	21	7.1
26)	2	0.7
27)	2	0.7
29)	1	0.3
30)	17	5.7
33)	2	0.7
35)	2	0.7
38)	2	0.7
40)	10	3.4
45)	2	0.7
50)	10	3.4
55)	1	0.3
60)	6	2.0
61)	1	0.3
65)	1	0.3
70)	2	0.7
75)	2	0.7
80)	1	0.3
85)	2	0.7
90)	1	0.3
95)	1	0.3
100)	5	1.7
Missing	51
TOTAL	296	100.0

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106) Of your total regular participants age 18 and older, estimate the percent who are: Life-long Adventists (LIFELONG)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	308	43.578	26

107) Of your total regular participants age 18 and older, estimate the percent who are: Live within 15 minutes of your congregation's place of worship (NEARBY)

	TOTAL	%
1)	8	2.6
2)	3	1.0
3)	1	0.3
4)	2	0.6
5)	12	3.9
8)	2	0.6
10)	23	7.4
12)	1	0.3
13)	1	0.3
15)	9	2.9
20)	24	7.8
21)	1	0.3
22)	1	0.3
23)	1	0.3
25)	5	1.6
28)	2	0.6
29)	2	0.6
30)	9	2.9
32)	1	0.3
33)	3	1.0
35)	6	1.9
39)	2	0.6
40)	9	2.9
41)	1	0.3
42)	2	0.6
45)	2	0.6
48)	1	0.3
49)	1	0.3
50)	26	8.4
54)	2	0.6
60)	16	5.2
63)	2	0.6
65)	9	2.9
66)	1	0.3
70)	11	3.6
71)	1	0.3
72)	1	0.3
73)	1	0.3
75)	17	5.5
80)	23	7.4
85)	4	1.3
87)	2	0.6
90)	26	8.4
92)	1	0.3
95)	12	3.9
98)	1	0.3
100)	18	5.8
Missing	38
TOTAL	309	100.0

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108) How many people are associated in any way (including inactive members) with the religious life of your congregation? (EVERYONE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	290	132.038	210

109) Our congregation has: (leader type) (LEADTYPE)

	TOTAL	%
1) A senior pastor with one or more assistant or associate pastors	46	13.7
2) One pastor (no assistant or associate pastors)	247	73.5
3) Co-pastors (two or more persons sharing the pastoral role equally)	13	3.9
4) No pastor at present	30	8.9
Missing	11
TOTAL	336	100.0

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110) Please describe the senior pastor of your congregation. Age _____ years old (LEADAGE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	304	51.484	12

111) Please describe the senior pastor of your congregation. Sex (LEADSEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	307	99.4
2) Female	2	0.6
Missing	38
TOTAL	309	100.0

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112) Please describe the senior pastor of your congregation. Employment status of pastor (EMPLOY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Full-time paid	278	89.7
2) Full-time unpaid	4	1.3
3) Part-time paid	26	8.4
4) Part-time unpaid	2	0.6
Missing	37
TOTAL	310	100.0

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113) Please describe the senior pastor of your congregation. Pastor's ordained status (ORDAINED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not ordained	46	15.0
2) Ordained	261	85.0
Missing	40
TOTAL	307	100.0

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114) Please describe the senior pastor of your congregation. Permanent or temporary status (check only one) (CALL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Regular pastor	299	97.1
2) Interim or supply pastor	3	1.0
3) Retired clergy serving as pastor	6	1.9
Missing	39
TOTAL	308	100.0

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115) Please describe the senior pastor of your congregation. Highest level of education (CLERGEDU)

	TOTAL	%
1) High school diploma or GED	6	2.0
2) Some college or technical school; associate's degree	18	6.1
3) College bachelor's degree	85	28.7
4) Master's degree (including M Div)	146	49.3
5) Doctoral degree (PhD, D Min)	41	13.9
Missing	51
TOTAL	296	100.0

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116) Please describe the senior pastor of your congregation. Pastor's race/ethnicity (LEADRACE)

117) Please describe the senior pastor of your congregation. This person became the pastor of your congregation in what year? (YEARCALL)

	TOTAL	%
1987)	1	0.3
1990)	1	0.3
1991)	3	1.0
1992)	1	0.3
1993)	3	1.0
1994)	2	0.7
1995)	3	1.0
1996)	4	1.3
1997)	3	1.0
1998)	1	0.3
1999)	5	1.6
2000)	6	2.0
2001)	7	2.3
2002)	11	3.6
2003)	12	3.9
2004)	19	6.2
2005)	18	5.9
2006)	27	8.9
2007)	49	16.1
2008)	48	15.7
2009)	53	17.4
2010)	28	9.2
Missing	42
TOTAL	305	100.0

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118) How much time does your pastor spend in the following areas? Planning and leading worship (LEADWORS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very little	24	8.0
2) Some	78	25.9
3) Quite a bit	120	39.9
4) A great deal	79	26.2
Missing	46
TOTAL	301	100.0

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119) How much time does your pastor spend in the following areas? Developing and promoting a vision and purpose for the congregation (LEADVIS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very little	26	8.6
2) Some	84	27.9
3) Quite a bit	124	41.2
4) A great deal	67	22.3
Missing	46
TOTAL	301	100.0

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120) How much time does your pastor spend in the following areas? Evangelism or recruitment (DOEVAN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very little	28	9.3
2) Some	99	32.9
3) Quite a bit	114	37.9
4) A great deal	60	19.9
Missing	46
TOTAL	301	100.0

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121) How much time does your pastor spend in the following areas? Recruiting and training lay leaders (DOTRAIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very little	56	18.7
2) Some	138	46.2
3) Quite a bit	79	26.4
4) A great deal	26	8.7
Missing	48
TOTAL	299	100.0

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122) How much time does your pastor spend in the following areas? Providing pastoral care (visiting the sick, counsel) (DOCARE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very little	18	6.0
2) Some	94	31.3
3) Quite a bit	106	35.3
4) A great deal	82	27.3
Missing	47
TOTAL	300	100.0

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123) How much time does your pastor spend in the following areas? Teaching people about the faith and scripture (DOTEACH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very little	11	3.7
2) Some	41	13.6
3) Quite a bit	155	51.5
4) A great deal	94	31.2
Missing	46
TOTAL	301	100.0

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124) How much time does your pastor spend in the following areas? Leading small groups (for sharing, support, sp. gr.) (DOSMALL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very little	65	21.8
2) Some	122	40.9
3) Quite a bit	75	25.2
4) A great deal	36	12.1
Missing	49
TOTAL	298	100.0

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125) How much time does your pastor spend in the following areas? Administration, supervision, and committees (DOADMIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very little	18	6.0
2) Some	85	28.4
3) Quite a bit	129	43.1
4) A great deal	67	22.4
Missing	48
TOTAL	299	100.0

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126) How much time does your pastor spend in the following areas? Representing the congregation in the community (DOREPRES)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very little	64	21.5
2) Some	129	43.3
3) Quite a bit	71	23.8
4) A great deal	34	11.4
Missing	49
TOTAL	298	100.0

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127) How much time does your pastor spend in the following areas? Engaging youth and young adults (WORKYADS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very little	53	17.7
2) Some	101	33.7
3) Quite a bit	105	35.0
4) A great deal	41	13.7
Missing	47
TOTAL	300	100.0

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128) How much time does your pastor spend in the following areas? Dealing with conflict and disagreements (DEALARGU)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very little	46	15.5
2) Some	119	40.2
3) Quite a bit	89	30.1
4) A great deal	42	14.2
Missing	51
TOTAL	296	100.0

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129) During the past 3 years, has your pastor met regularly with other ministers or pastoral leaders in a small group for continuing education and support? (SPEGROUP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	174	62.6
2) No	104	37.4
Missing	69
TOTAL	278	100.0

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130) If SPEGROUP is Yes, for how long has your pastor participated in such a group? Years (YEARSMET)

	TOTAL	%
1)	18	12.8
2)	31	22.0
3)	27	19.1
4)	16	11.3
5)	8	5.7
6)	6	4.3
7)	5	3.5
8)	5	3.5
10)	12	8.5
11)	1	0.7
12)	1	0.7
15)	1	0.7
16)	1	0.7
18)	3	2.1
19)	1	0.7
20)	1	0.7
28)	1	0.7
35)	1	0.7
40)	2	1.4
Missing	206
TOTAL	141	100.0

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131) If SPEGROUP is Yes, for how long has your pastor participated in such a group? Months (MONTHMET)

	TOTAL	%
1)	2	5.1
2)	1	2.6
3)	7	17.9
4)	4	10.3
5)	3	7.7
6)	11	28.2
8)	4	10.3
9)	2	5.1
10)	3	7.7
11)	2	5.1
Missing	308
TOTAL	39	100.0

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132) How many paid employees does your congregation have, including pastors paid by the conference? Total full-time ordained pastor(s) paid by the conference (FULLORD)

	TOTAL	%
1)	242	91.7
2)	15	5.7
3)	5	1.9
4)	1	0.4
5)	1	0.4
Missing	83
TOTAL	264	100.0

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133) How many paid employees does your congregation have, including pastors paid by the conference? Total part-time ordained pastor(s) paid by the conference (PARTORD)

	TOTAL	%
1)	38	95.0
2)	1	2.5
4)	1	2.5
Missing	307
TOTAL	40	100.0

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134) How many paid employees does your congregation have, including pastors paid by the conference? Total full-time ministerial associates paid by congregation (FLLMNASS)

	TOTAL	%
1)	11	100.0
Missing	336
TOTAL	11	100.0

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135) How many paid employees does your congregation have, including pastors paid by the conference? Total part-time ministerial associates paid by congregation (PRTMNASS)

	TOTAL	%
1)	10	90.9
2)	1	9.1
Missing	336
TOTAL	11	100.0

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136) How many paid employees does your congregation have, including pastors paid by the conference? Total full-time paid lay administrative professionals (FULLADM)

	TOTAL	%
1)	5	71.4
2)	1	14.3
8)	1	14.3
Missing	340
TOTAL	7	100.0

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137) How many paid employees does your congregation have, including pastors paid by the conference? Total part-time paid lay administrative professionals (PARTADM)

	TOTAL	%
1)	15	83.3
2)	2	11.1
5)	1	5.6
Missing	329
TOTAL	18	100.0

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138) How many paid employees does your congregation have, including pastors paid by the conference? Total full-time paid lay program professionals (including musicians) (FULLPROF)

	TOTAL	%
1)	5	83.3
2)	1	16.7
Missing	341
TOTAL	6	100.0

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139) How many paid employees does your congregation have, including pastors paid by the conference? Total part-time paid lay program professionals (including musicians) (PARTPROG)

	TOTAL	%
1)	8	57.1
2)	1	7.1
3)	2	14.3
4)	2	14.3
8)	1	7.1
Missing	333
TOTAL	14	100.0

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140) How many paid employees does your congregation have, including pastors paid by the conference? Total full-time paid clerical or secretarial employees (FULLSEC)

	TOTAL	%
1)	15	88.2
2)	2	11.8
Missing	330
TOTAL	17	100.0

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141) How many paid employees does your congregation have, including pastors paid by the conference? Total part-time paid clerical or secretarial employees (PARTSEC)

	TOTAL	%
1)	39	92.9
2)	3	7.1
Missing	305
TOTAL	42	100.0

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142) How many paid employees does your congregation have, including pastors paid by the conference? Total full-time paid custodial or maintenance employees (FULLCUST)

	TOTAL	%
1)	19	73.1
2)	5	19.2
3)	2	7.7
Missing	321
TOTAL	26	100.0

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143) How many paid employees does your congregation have, including pastors paid by the conference? Total part-time paid custodial or maintenance employees (PARTCUST)

	TOTAL	%
1)	90	85.7
2)	13	12.4
4)	1	1.0
5)	1	1.0
Missing	242
TOTAL	105	100.0

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144) How many paid employees does your congregation have, including pastors paid by the conference? Total full-time paid other employees of the congregation (FULLOTH)

	TOTAL	%
1)	6	60.0
2)	1	10.0
3)	2	20.0
4)	1	10.0
Missing	337
TOTAL	10	100.0

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145) How many paid employees does your congregation have, including pastors paid by the conference? Total part-time paid other employees of the congregation (PARTOTH)

	TOTAL	%
1)	25	83.3
2)	5	16.7
Missing	317
TOTAL	30	100.0

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146) Do the same people tend to serve in volunteer leadership roles year after year, or does your congregation rotate volunteer service among a large number of people? (MISVOLS)

	TOTAL	%
1) The same people tend to serve	111	33.5
2) Although there is some rotation, it tends to be among a limited number of people	193	58.3
3) We have a lot of rotation among persons in volunteer leadership roles	27	8.2
Missing	16
TOTAL	331	100.0

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147) During the past 12 months, has your congregation been involved in any of these interfaith activities? Check all that apply on each line. Worship services (JOINT_N)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	262	100.0
Missing	85
TOTAL	262	100.0

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148) During the past 12 months, has your congregation been involved in any of these interfaith activities? Check all that apply on each line. Worship services (JOINT_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, with other Christian groups	67	100.0
Missing	280
TOTAL	67	100.0

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149) During the past 12 months, has your congregation been involved in any of these interfaith activities? Check all that apply on each line. Worship services (JOINT_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, with other faith traditions	10	100.0
Missing	337
TOTAL	10	100.0

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150) During the past 12 months, has your congregation been involved in any of these interfaith activities? Check all that apply on each line. Joint celebrations (CELEB_N)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	224	100.0
Missing	123
TOTAL	224	100.0

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151) During the past 12 months, has your congregation been involved in any of these interfaith activities? Check all that apply on each line. Joint celebrations (CELEB_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, with other Christian groups	88	100.0
Missing	259
TOTAL	88	100.0

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152) During the past 12 months, has your congregation been involved in any of these interfaith activities? Check all that apply on each line. Joint celebrations (CELEB_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, with other faith traditions	18	100.0
Missing	329
TOTAL	18	100.0

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153) During the past 12 months, has your congregation been involved in any of these interfaith activities? Check all that apply on each line. Educational or fellowship activities (EDFEL_N)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	247	100.0
Missing	100
TOTAL	247	100.0

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154) During the past 12 months, has your congregation been involved in any of these interfaith activities? Check all that apply on each line. Educational or fellowship activities (EDFEL_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, with other Christian groups	69	100.0
Missing	278
TOTAL	69	100.0

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155) During the past 12 months, has your congregation been involved in any of these interfaith activities? Check all that apply on each line. Educational or fellowship activities (EDFEL_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, with other faith traditions	12	100.0
Missing	335
TOTAL	12	100.0

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156) During the past 12 months, has your congregation been involved in any of these interfaith activities? Check all that apply on each line. Community service activities (COMM_N)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	175	100.0
Missing	172
TOTAL	175	100.0

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157) During the past 12 months, has your congregation been involved in any of these interfaith activities? Check all that apply on each line. Community service activities (COMM_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, with other Christian groups	134	100.0
Missing	213
TOTAL	134	100.0

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158) During the past 12 months, has your congregation been involved in any of these interfaith activities? Check all that apply on each line. Community service activities (COMM_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, with other faith traditions	29	100.0
Missing	318
TOTAL	29	100.0

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159) During the past 5 years has your congregation experienced any conflict in the following areas? Finances or budget. Check all that apply on each line (CONCASHN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	207	100.0
Missing	140
TOTAL	207	100.0

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160) During the past 5 years has your congregation experienced any conflict in the following areas? Finances or budget. Check all that apply on each line (CONCASH1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, but it was not serious	82	100.0
Missing	265
TOTAL	82	100.0

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161) During the past 5 years has your congregation experienced any conflict in the following areas? Finances or budget. Check all that apply on each line (CONCASH2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, some people left	28	100.0
Missing	319
TOTAL	28	100.0

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162) During the past 5 years has your congregation experienced any conflict in the following areas? Finances or budget. Check all that apply on each line (CONCASH3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, some people withheld donations	23	100.0
Missing	324
TOTAL	23	100.0

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163) During the past 5 years has your congregation experienced any conflict in the following areas? Finances or budget. Check all that apply on each line (CONCASH4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, pastor or staff member left	6	100.0
Missing	341
TOTAL	6	100.0

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164) During the past 5 years has your congregation experienced any conflict in the following areas? How worship is conducted. Check all that apply on each line (CONWORSN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	188	100.0
Missing	159
TOTAL	188	100.0

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165) During the past 5 years has your congregation experienced any conflict in the following areas? How worship is conducted. Check all that apply on each line (CONWORS1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, but it was not serious	97	100.0
Missing	250
TOTAL	97	100.0

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166) During the past 5 years has your congregation experienced any conflict in the following areas? How worship is conducted. Check all that apply on each line (CONWORS2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, some people left	42	100.0
Missing	305
TOTAL	42	100.0

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167) During the past 5 years has your congregation experienced any conflict in the following areas? How worship is conducted. Check all that apply on each line (CONWORS3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, some people withheld donations	10	100.0
Missing	337
TOTAL	10	100.0

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168) During the past 5 years has your congregation experienced any conflict in the following areas? How worship is conducted. Check all that apply on each line (CONWORS4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, pastor or staff member left	6	100.0
Missing	341
TOTAL	6	100.0

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169) During the past 5 years has your congregation experienced any conflict in the following areas? Program priorities. Check all that apply on each line (CONPROGN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	210	100.0
Missing	137
TOTAL	210	100.0

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170) During the past 5 years has your congregation experienced any conflict in the following areas? Program priorities. Check all that apply on each line (CONPROG1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, but it was not serious	92	100.0
Missing	255
TOTAL	92	100.0

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171) During the past 5 years has your congregation experienced any conflict in the following areas? Program priorities. Check all that apply on each line (CONPROG2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, some people left	20	100.0
Missing	327
TOTAL	20	100.0

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172) During the past 5 years has your congregation experienced any conflict in the following areas? Program priorities. Check all that apply on each line (CONPROG3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, some people withheld donations	7	100.0
Missing	340
TOTAL	7	100.0

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173) During the past 5 years has your congregation experienced any conflict in the following areas? Program priorities. Check all that apply on each line (CONPROG4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, pastor or staff member left	7	100.0
Missing	340
TOTAL	7	100.0

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174) During the past 5 years has your congregation experienced any conflict in the following areas? Actions of conference, union, or division. Check all that apply on each line (CONSYNNO)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	233	100.0
Missing	114
TOTAL	233	100.0

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175) During the past 5 years has your congregation experienced any conflict in the following areas? Actions of conference, union, or division. Check all that apply on each line (CONSYN1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, but it was not serious	64	100.0
Missing	283
TOTAL	64	100.0

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176) During the past 5 years has your congregation experienced any conflict in the following areas? Actions of conference, union, or division. Check all that apply on each line (CONSYN2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, some people left	24	100.0
Missing	323
TOTAL	24	100.0

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177) During the past 5 years has your congregation experienced any conflict in the following areas? Actions of conference, union, or division. Check all that apply on each line (CONSYN3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, some people withheld donations	10	100.0
Missing	337
TOTAL	10	100.0

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178) During the past 5 years has your congregation experienced any conflict in the following areas? Actions of conference, union, or division. Check all that apply on each line (CONSYN4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, pastor or staff member left	8	100.0
Missing	339
TOTAL	8	100.0

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179) During the past 5 years has your congregation experienced any conflict in the following areas? Pastor's leadership style. Check all that apply on each line (CONLEADN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	202	100.0
Missing	145
TOTAL	202	100.0

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180) During the past 5 years has your congregation experienced any conflict in the following areas? Pastor's leadership style. Check all that apply on each line (CONLEAD1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, but it was not serious	49	100.0
Missing	298
TOTAL	49	100.0

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181) During the past 5 years has your congregation experienced any conflict in the following areas? Pastor's leadership style. Check all that apply on each line (CONLEAD2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, some people left	57	100.0
Missing	290
TOTAL	57	100.0

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182) During the past 5 years has your congregation experienced any conflict in the following areas? Pastor's leadership style. Check all that apply on each line (CONLEAD3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, some people withheld donations	8	100.0
Missing	339
TOTAL	8	100.0

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183) During the past 5 years has your congregation experienced any conflict in the following areas? Pastor's leadership style. Check all that apply on each line (CONLEAD4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, pastor or staff member left	24	100.0
Missing	323
TOTAL	24	100.0

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184) During the past 5 years has your congregation experienced any conflict in the following areas? Pastor's personal behavior. Check all that apply on each line (CONLACTN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	253	100.0
Missing	94
TOTAL	253	100.0

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185) During the past 5 years has your congregation experienced any conflict in the following areas? Pastor's personal behavior. Check all that apply on each line (CONLACT1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, but it was not serious	24	100.0
Missing	323
TOTAL	24	100.0

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186) During the past 5 years has your congregation experienced any conflict in the following areas? Pastor's personal behavior. Check all that apply on each line (CONLACT2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, some people left	36	100.0
Missing	311
TOTAL	36	100.0

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187) During the past 5 years has your congregation experienced any conflict in the following areas? Pastor's personal behavior. Check all that apply on each line (CONLACT3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, some people withheld donations	5	100.0
Missing	342
TOTAL	5	100.0

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188) During the past 5 years has your congregation experienced any conflict in the following areas? Pastor's personal behavior. Check all that apply on each line (CONLACT4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, pastor or staff member left	16	100.0
Missing	331
TOTAL	16	100.0

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189) During the past 5 years has your congregation experienced any conflict in the following areas? Members' personal behavior. Check all that apply on each line (CONMACTN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	130	100.0
Missing	217
TOTAL	130	100.0

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190) During the past 5 years has your congregation experienced any conflict in the following areas? Members' personal behavior. Check all that apply on each line (CONMACT1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, but it was not serious	109	100.0
Missing	238
TOTAL	109	100.0

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191) During the past 5 years has your congregation experienced any conflict in the following areas? Members' personal behavior. Check all that apply on each line (CONMACT2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, some people left	83	100.0
Missing	264
TOTAL	83	100.0

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192) During the past 5 years has your congregation experienced any conflict in the following areas? Members' personal behavior. Check all that apply on each line (CONMACT3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, some people withheld donations	5	100.0
Missing	342
TOTAL	5	100.0

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193) During the past 5 years has your congregation experienced any conflict in the following areas? Members' personal behavior. Check all that apply on each line (CONMACT4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, pastor or staff member left	10	100.0
Missing	337
TOTAL	10	100.0

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194) During the past 5 years has your congregation experienced any conflict in the following areas? Use of facilities. Check all that apply on each line (CONFACNO)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	241	100.0
Missing	106
TOTAL	241	100.0

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195) During the past 5 years has your congregation experienced any conflict in the following areas? Use of facilities. Check all that apply on each line (CONFAC1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, but it was not serious	75	100.0
Missing	272
TOTAL	75	100.0

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196) During the past 5 years has your congregation experienced any conflict in the following areas? Use of facilities. Check all that apply on each line (CONFAC2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, some people left	15	100.0
Missing	332
TOTAL	15	100.0

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197) During the past 5 years has your congregation experienced any conflict in the following areas? Use of facilities. Check all that apply on each line (CONFAC3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, some people withheld donations	2	100.0
Missing	345
TOTAL	2	100.0

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198) During the past 5 years has your congregation experienced any conflict in the following areas? Use of facilities. Check all that apply on each line (CONFAC4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, pastor or staff member left	2	100.0
Missing	345
TOTAL	2	100.0

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199) What was the approximate dollar amount of your congregation's total tithes and offerings for 2009? (BUDGET)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	264	247939.115	366213

200) Of this total amount, estimate the percent that was spent in each of the following categories in 2009. Tithe remitted to the conference (TITHE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	272	62.95	18

201) Of this total amount, estimate the percent that was spent in each of the following categories in 2009. Mission and other offerings remitted to the conference (MISSIONS)

	TOTAL	%
1)	17	7.4
1.9)	1	0.4
2)	32	13.9
3)	32	13.9
4)	19	8.3
5)	41	17.8
6)	13	5.7
7)	10	4.3
8)	5	2.2
9)	9	3.9
10)	27	11.7
11)	1	0.4
12)	3	1.3
15)	5	2.2
17)	1	0.4
18)	2	0.9
19)	1	0.4
20)	6	2.6
21)	1	0.4
23)	1	0.4
28)	1	0.4
30)	1	0.4
50)	1	0.4
Missing	117
TOTAL	230	100.0

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202) Of this total amount, estimate the percent that was spent in each of the following categories in 2009. Staff salaries and benefits (local church funds) (SALARIES)

	TOTAL	%
1)	25	22.1
2)	22	19.5
3)	15	13.3
4)	8	7.1
5)	10	8.8
6)	3	2.7
7)	3	2.7
8)	3	2.7
9)	1	0.9
10)	7	6.2
11)	1	0.9
12)	3	2.7
13)	2	1.8
15)	2	1.8
16)	1	0.9
17)	2	1.8
18)	1	0.9
20)	1	0.9
25)	2	1.8
55)	1	0.9
Missing	234
TOTAL	113	100.0

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203) Of this total amount, estimate the percent that was spent in each of the following categories in 2009. Program support and materials (for local Sabbath school, evang, educ, etc.) (PCTPROG)

	TOTAL	%
1)	12	5.0
2)	9	3.8
3)	17	7.1
4)	12	5.0
5)	34	14.2
6)	10	4.2
7)	10	4.2
8)	9	3.8
9)	5	2.1
10)	40	16.7
11)	3	1.3
12)	6	2.5
13)	1	0.4
14)	4	1.7
15)	13	5.4
16)	8	3.3
17)	6	2.5
18)	2	0.8
19)	4	1.7
20)	10	4.2
21)	2	0.8
22)	3	1.3
23)	3	1.3
24)	2	0.8
25)	3	1.3
27)	1	0.4
29)	1	0.4
30)	3	1.3
32)	1	0.4
34)	1	0.4
35)	1	0.4
39)	1	0.4
40)	1	0.4
49)	1	0.4
Missing	108
TOTAL	239	100.0

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204) Of this total amount, estimate the percent that was spent in each of the following categories in 2009. Building operations (utilities, mortgage, insurance, maintenance, etc.) (BUILDING)

	TOTAL	%
1)	1	0.4
2)	6	2.5
3)	4	1.7
4)	6	2.5
5)	20	8.4
6)	8	3.4
7)	8	3.4
8)	10	4.2
9)	12	5.0
10)	40	16.8
11)	7	2.9
12)	4	1.7
13)	3	1.3
14)	8	3.4
15)	13	5.5
16)	3	1.3
17)	3	1.3
18)	7	2.9
19)	2	0.8
20)	17	7.1
21)	3	1.3
22)	2	0.8
23)	1	0.4
24)	1	0.4
25)	12	5.0
26)	1	0.4
28)	1	0.4
30)	11	4.6
31)	1	0.4
32)	3	1.3
35)	5	2.1
36)	3	1.3
37)	1	0.4
38)	1	0.4
40)	3	1.3
46)	1	0.4
50)	2	0.8
53)	1	0.4
60)	1	0.4
70)	2	0.8
Missing	109
TOTAL	238	100.0

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205) Of this total amount, estimate the percent that was spent in each of the following categories in 2009. All other expenditures (PCTOTHER)

	TOTAL	%
1)	23	12.0
2)	28	14.6
3)	13	6.8
4)	14	7.3
5)	31	16.1
6)	5	2.6
7)	5	2.6
8)	11	5.7
9)	1	0.5
10)	13	6.8
11)	6	3.1
12)	4	2.1
13)	3	1.6
14)	3	1.6
15)	4	2.1
16)	1	0.5
17)	4	2.1
18)	1	0.5
19)	1	0.5
20)	5	2.6
21)	1	0.5
22)	2	1.0
26)	3	1.6
30)	2	1.0
34)	1	0.5
36)	1	0.5
40)	1	0.5
44)	2	1.0
49)	1	0.5
50)	1	0.5
57)	1	0.5
Missing	155
TOTAL	192	100.0

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206) How would you describe your congregation's financial health today? (FINANCES)

	TOTAL	%
1) In serious difficulty	20	6.1
2) In some difficulty	36	11.0
3) Tight, but we manage	106	32.3
4) Good	105	32.0
5) Excellent	61	18.6
Missing	19
TOTAL	328	100.0

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207) How would you describe your congregation's financial health five years ago? (FINAN05)

	TOTAL	%
1) In serious difficulty	18	5.9
2) In some difficulty	26	8.6
3) Tight, but we manage	91	30.0
4) Good	111	36.6
5) Excellent	57	18.8
Missing	44
TOTAL	303	100.0

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208) How would you assess the impact of the 2008-2009 economic crisis on your congregation's income? (ECONOMY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Our income declined a lot	58	18.1
2) Our income declined a little	126	39.3
3) Our income declined at first, but has since rebounded	24	7.5
4) No significant change in income	84	26.2
5) Our income has grown	29	9.0
Missing	26
TOTAL	321	100.0

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209) How would you assess the impact of the 2008-2009 economic crisis on your congregation in the following areas? Staff layoffs or furloughs (LAYOFFS)

	TOTAL	%
1) No impact	269	88.2
2) Minor impact	19	6.2
3) Moderate impact	11	3.6
4) Major impact	6	2.0
Missing	42
TOTAL	305	100.0

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210) How would you assess the impact of the 2008-2009 economic crisis on your congregation in the following areas? Staff salary reductions or salary freeze (PAYCUTS)

	TOTAL	%
1) No impact	239	78.9
2) Minor impact	30	9.9
3) Moderate impact	26	8.6
4) Major impact	8	2.6
Missing	44
TOTAL	303	100.0

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211) How would you assess the impact of the 2008-2009 economic crisis on your congregation in the following areas? Delays in filling staff positions (DELAYS)

	TOTAL	%
1) No impact	270	89.7
2) Minor impact	12	4.0
3) Moderate impact	11	3.7
4) Major impact	8	2.7
Missing	46
TOTAL	301	100.0

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212) How would you assess the impact of the 2008-2009 economic crisis on your congregation in the following areas? Funds available from investments or savings account (INVEST)

	TOTAL	%
1) No impact	212	68.8
2) Minor impact	55	17.9
3) Moderate impact	21	6.8
4) Major impact	20	6.5
Missing	39
TOTAL	308	100.0

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213) How would you assess the impact of the 2008-2009 economic crisis on your congregation in the following areas? Funds available for mission and benevolence (MISSION)

	TOTAL	%
1) No impact	175	56.6
2) Minor impact	92	29.8
3) Moderate impact	29	9.4
4) Major impact	13	4.2
Missing	38
TOTAL	309	100.0

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214) How would you assess the impact of the 2008-2009 economic crisis on your congregation in the following areas? Capital campaign or building program (CAPITAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) No impact	189	61.4
2) Minor impact	50	16.2
3) Moderate impact	43	14.0
4) Major impact	26	8.4
Missing	39
TOTAL	308	100.0

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215) How would you assess the impact of the 2008-2009 economic crisis on your congregation in the following areas? Requests for pastoral counseling (COUNSEL)

	TOTAL	%
1) No impact	159	52.1
2) Minor impact	109	35.7
3) Moderate impact	28	9.2
4) Major impact	9	3.0
Missing	42
TOTAL	305	100.0

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216) How would you assess the impact of the 2008-2009 economic crisis on your congregation in the following areas? Requests for cash assistance (CASHNEED)

	TOTAL	%
1) No impact	93	28.8
2) Minor impact	126	39.0
3) Moderate impact	81	25.1
4) Major impact	23	7.1
Missing	24
TOTAL	323	100.0

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217) How would you assess the impact of the 2008-2009 economic crisis on your congregation in the following areas? Requests for emergency housing (HOUSNEED)

	TOTAL	%
1) No impact	200	63.7
2) Minor impact	78	24.8
3) Moderate impact	31	9.9
4) Major impact	5	1.6
Missing	33
TOTAL	314	100.0

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218) How would you assess the impact of the 2008-2009 economic crisis on your congregation in the following areas? Unemployment among your members (NOWORK)

	TOTAL	%
1) No impact	67	20.7
2) Minor impact	146	45.2
3) Moderate impact	83	25.7
4) Major impact	27	8.4
Missing	24
TOTAL	323	100.0

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219) In what year was your congregation officially founded? (YRORG)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	289	1956.322	37

220) How would you describe the location of your place of worship? (PLACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Rural area or open country	38	11.5
2) Village or town with a population of less than 10,000	79	23.9
3) Small city or large town with a population of 10,000 to 50,000	101	30.5
4) Downtown or central area of a large city with a population of 50,000 or more	27	8.2
5) Older residential area of a large city with a population of 50,000 or more	39	11.8
6) Older suburb around a large city with a population of 50,000 or more	27	8.2
7) New suburb around a large city with a population of 50,000 or more	20	6.0
Missing	16
TOTAL	331	100.0

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221) What is the approximate seating capacity of the space where your largest worship service is held? (SEATING)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	325	206.735	152

222) How adequate are the following for the current needs of the congregation? Space for worship (WORSHSIZ)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much less than we need	24	7.2
2) Slightly less than we need	29	8.7
3) Just about right	108	32.2
4) Slightly more than we need	93	27.8
5) Much more than we need	81	24.2
Missing	12
TOTAL	335	100.0

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223) How adequate are the following for the current needs of the congregation? Space for parking (PARKSIZ)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much less than we need	49	14.8
2) Slightly less than we need	59	17.8
3) Just about right	103	31.0
4) Slightly more than we need	79	23.8
5) Much more than we need	42	12.7
Missing	15
TOTAL	332	100.0

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224) Please estimate how many inactive or former Adventists have returned to regular attendance in your church in the past year. (DENOM)

	TOTAL	%
0)	9	3.5
1)	35	13.7
2)	61	23.9
3)	32	12.5
4)	25	9.8
5)	34	13.3
6)	9	3.5
7)	2	0.8
8)	1	0.4
9)	1	0.4
10)	16	6.3
12)	3	1.2
13)	2	0.8
15)	7	2.7
20)	5	2.0
25)	4	1.6
30)	4	1.6
35)	1	0.4
40)	1	0.4
50)	2	0.8
75)	1	0.4
Missing	92
TOTAL	255	100.0

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225) I-AGE: In what year was your congregation officially founded? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-AGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1850-1900	25	8.7
2) 1901-1950	97	33.6
3) 1951-1975	56	19.4
4) 1976-2000	72	24.9
5) After 2000	39	13.5
Missing	58
TOTAL	289	100.0

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226) I-THEOLOGY: How would you describe the theological outlook of the majority of your regularly participating adults? (for use with online analysis) (I-THEOLOGY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very liberal	3	0.9
2) Somewhat liberal	26	7.6
3) Moderate	91	26.6
4) Somewhat conservative	160	46.8
5) Very conservative	62	18.1
Missing	5
TOTAL	342	100.0

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227) I-SIZPLACE: How many people (including children) regularly participate in worship or other religious activities in your congregation? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-SIZPLACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1-50	186	55.5
2) 51-100	66	19.7
3) 101-250	61	18.2
4) 251-500	18	5.4
5) Over 500	4	1.2
Missing	12
TOTAL	335	100.0

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