Codebook | Faith Communities Today Survey (FACT) 2000, Church of the Nazarene Congregations | Data Archive | The Association of Religion Data Archives

Faith Communities Today Survey (FACT) 2000, Church of the Nazarene Congregations

Data Archive > U.S. Surveys > Religious Groups > Congregations/Other Organizations > Faith Communities Today > Codebook

Summary
Codebook
Search
Download

All frequencies weighted by 323) NAZWEIGH;
(The number of missing cases reported in the codebook are unweighted)

1) Case number (ID)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	436	6104.48	5283.14

2) Religious group identity (GRPID)

	TOTAL	%
10) Church of the Nazarene	436	100
TOTAL	436	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

3) How well does each of the following statements describe your congregation?--Our congregation feels like a close-knit family. (DSCRB1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well	119	27.4
2) Quite well	206	47.4
3) Somewhat	99	22.8
4) Slightly	7	1.6
5) Not at all	4	.9
TOTAL	435	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

4) How well does each of the following statements describe your congregation?--Our congregation is spiritually vital and alive. (DSCRB2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well	60	13.8
2) Quite well	217	49.8
3) Somewhat	136	31.2
4) Slightly	20	4.6
5) Not at all	3	.7
TOTAL	436	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

5) How well does each of the following statements describe your congregation?--Our congregation is working for social justice. (DSCRB3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well	9	2.1
2) Quite well	48	11.4
3) Somewhat	167	39.7
4) Slightly	151	35.9
5) Not at all	46	10.9
Missing	15
TOTAL	421	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

6) How well does each of the following statements describe your congregation?--Our congregation helps members deepen their relationship with God. (DSCRB4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well	74	17
2) Quite well	199	45.6
3) Somewhat	134	30.7
4) Slightly	26	6
5) Not at all	3	.7
TOTAL	436	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

7) How well does each of the following statements describe your congregation?--Our congregation is trying to increase its cross-cultural diversity. (DSCRB5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well	38	8.8
2) Quite well	71	16.4
3) Somewhat	136	31.5
4) Slightly	104	24.1
5) Not at all	83	19.2
Missing	5
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

8) How well does each of the following statements describe your congregation?--Our congregation clearly expresses its Nazarene heritage. (DSCRB6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well	75	17.2
2) Quite well	186	42.7
3) Somewhat	116	26.6
4) Slightly	48	11
5) Not at all	11	2.5
TOTAL	436	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

9) How well does each of the following statements describe your congregation?--Our congregation is a moral beacon in the community. (DSCRB7)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well	77	17.7
2) Quite well	200	45.9
3) Somewhat	117	26.8
4) Slightly	35	8
5) Not at all	7	1.6
Missing	2
TOTAL	436	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

10) How well does each of the following statements describe your congregation?--Our congregation welcomes innovation and change. (DSCRB8)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well	61	14.1
2) Quite well	146	33.6
3) Somewhat	156	35.9
4) Slightly	53	12.2
5) Not at all	18	4.1
Missing	3
TOTAL	434	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

11) How well does each of the following statements describe your congregation?--Our congregation deals openly with disagreements and conflicts. (DSCRB9)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well	34	7.8
2) Quite well	145	33.3
3) Somewhat	153	35.1
4) Slightly	86	19.7
5) Not at all	18	4.1
TOTAL	436	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

12) How well does each of the following statements describe your congregation?--Our congregation has a strong racial, cultural or national heritage that it is trying to preserve. (DSCRB10)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well	23	5.3
2) Quite well	38	8.8
3) Somewhat	101	23.5
4) Slightly	95	22.1
5) Not at all	173	40.2
Missing	6
TOTAL	430	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

13) How well does each of the following statements describe your congregation?--Members are excited about the future of our congregation. (DSCRB11)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well	124	28.6
2) Quite well	160	37
3) Somewhat	108	24.9
4) Slightly	30	6.9
5) Not at all	11	2.5
Missing	3
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

14) How well does each of the following statements describe your congregation?--New people are easily incorporated into the life of our congregation. (DSCRB12)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well	61	14.1
2) Quite well	183	42.2
3) Somewhat	138	31.8
4) Slightly	44	10.1
5) Not at all	8	1.8
Missing	2
TOTAL	434	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

15) How well does each of the following statements describe your congregation?--Our congregation has a clear sense of mission and purpose. (DSCRB13)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well	56	12.8
2) Quite well	162	37.2
3) Somewhat	148	33.9
4) Slightly	53	12.2
5) Not at all	17	3.9
TOTAL	436	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

16) How well does each of the following statements describe your congregation?--Our congregation's worship services are spiritually uplifting and inspirational. (DSCRB14)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well	137	31.4
2) Quite well	224	51.4
3) Somewhat	60	13.8
4) Slightly	11	2.5
5) Not at all	4	.9
TOTAL	436	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

17) How well does each of the following statements describe your congregation?--Our congregation's programs and activities are well organized. (DSCRB15)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well	39	9
2) Quite well	177	40.8
3) Somewhat	168	38.7
4) Slightly	44	10.1
5) Not at all	6	1.4
Missing	2
TOTAL	434	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

18) How well does each of the following statements describe your congregation?--Our congregation's programs and activities strengthen personal relationships among participants. (DSCRB16)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well	60	13.7
2) Quite well	210	48.1
3) Somewhat	129	29.5
4) Slightly	33	7.6
5) Not at all	5	1.1
TOTAL	437	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

19) [If congregation holds less than one service a week, check here] (LESSWEEK)

	TOTAL	%
0) Does not apply	436	100
TOTAL	436	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

20) How many worship services does your congregation have on each of the following days/times on a typical weekend: Friday (FRIWOR)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	436	0.03	0.18

21) How many worship services does your congregation have on each of the following days/times on a typical weekend: Saturday (SATWOR)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	436	0.04	0.20

22) How many worship services does your congregation have on each of the following days/times on a typical weekend: Sunday AM (SUNAM)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	436	1.12	0.36

23) How many worship services does your congregation have on each of the following days/times on a typical weekend: Sunday PM (SUMPM)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	436	0.87	0.37

24) What is the total attendance for all services held on this day/time on a typical weekend: Friday (FRIATTD)

	TOTAL	%
-1) Does not apply	420	97
10)	2	.5
12)	1	.2
15)	2	.5
20)	1	.2
30)	3	.7
35)	1	.2
40)	2	.5
100)	1	.2
Missing	2
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

25) What is the total attendance for all services held on this day/time on a typical weekend: Saturday (SATATTD)

	TOTAL	%
-1) Does not apply	420	96.6
2)	1	.2
12)	1	.2
15)	4	.9
20)	1	.2
30)	3	.7
40)	1	.2
45)	1	.2
100)	1	.2
160)	1	.2
229)	1	.2
Missing	2
TOTAL	435	100.0

[ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

26) What is the total attendance for all services held on this day/time on a typical weekend: Sunday AM (SUNAMATT)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	436	120.85	207.08

27) What is the total attendance for all services held on this day/time on a typical weekend: Sunday PM (SUNPMATT)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	436	48.69	87.14

28) If you typically hold more than one service on the weekend, are these services: (WRSHP3)

	TOTAL	%
0) Does not apply	47	15.4
1) Very similar in style (other than the language used)	94	30.7
2) One or more is somewhat different in style from the rest	98	32
3) One or more is very different in style from the rest	67	21.9
Missing	131
TOTAL	306	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

29) Please check all the languages in which your congregation conducts worship services on a typical weekend: Language 1 (LANG1)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	436	1.31	5.25

30) Please check all the languages in which your congregation conducts worship services on a typical weekend: Language 2 (LANG2)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	436	0.98	8.71

31) Please check all the languages in which your congregation conducts worship services on a typical weekend: Language 3 (LANG3)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	436	0.28	5.28

32) Please check all the languages in which your congregation conducts worship services on a typical weekend: Language 4 (LANG4)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	436	0.00	0.00

33) Please check all the languages in which your congregation conducts worship services on a typical weekend: Language 5 (LANG5)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	436	0.00	0.00

34) How often does the sermon in your worship service focus on: God's love and care. (WRFCS1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	161	37.4
2) Often	234	54.4
3) Sometimes	35	8.1
Missing	6
TOTAL	430	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

35) How often does the sermon in your worship service focus on: Practical advice for daily living. (WRFCS2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	127	29.7
2) Often	224	52.3
3) Sometimes	72	16.8
4) Seldom	4	.9
5) Never	1	.2
Missing	8
TOTAL	428	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

36) How often does the sermon in your worship service focus on: Personal spiritual growth. (WRFCS3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	181	42.1
2) Often	230	53.5
3) Sometimes	18	4.2
4) Seldom	1	.2
Missing	6
TOTAL	430	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

37) How often does the sermon in your worship service focus on: Social justice or social action. (WRFCS4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	6	1.4
2) Often	67	15.6
3) Sometimes	231	53.8
4) Seldom	121	28.2
5) Never	4	.9
Missing	7
TOTAL	429	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

38) How often does the sermon in your worship service focus on: End-times and/or The Second Coming. (WRFCS5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	5	1.2
2) Often	71	16.5
3) Sometimes	199	46.3
4) Seldom	141	32.8
5) Never	14	3.3
Missing	6
TOTAL	430	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

39) How often does the sermon in your worship service focus on: Personal commitment and/or conversion. (WRFCS6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	162	37.5
2) Often	243	56.3
3) Sometimes	26	6
4) Seldom	1	.2
Missing	5
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

40) How often does the sermon include a lot of: Personal stories or first-hand experiences. (SRMN1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	61	14.1
2) Often	225	52.1
3) Sometimes	129	29.9
4) Seldom	17	3.9
Missing	3
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

41) How often does the sermon include a lot of: Literary or scholarly references. (SRMN2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	9	2.1
2) Often	139	32.3
3) Sometimes	212	49.2
4) Seldom	68	15.8
5) Never	3	.7
Missing	4
TOTAL	431	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

42) How often does the sermon include a lot of: Illustrations from contemporary media (e.g., magazines, newspapers, television, etc.) (SRMN3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	31	7.1
2) Often	217	50
3) Sometimes	154	35.5
4) Seldom	28	6.5
5) Never	4	.9
Missing	3
TOTAL	434	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

43) How often does the sermon include a lot of: Detailed explanations of scripture or doctrine. (SRMN4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	118	27.2
2) Often	214	49.3
3) Sometimes	86	19.8
4) Seldom	15	3.5
5) Never	1	.2
Missing	3
TOTAL	434	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

44) How often are the following included as part of your worship service(s)?--Reading, recitation of creeds or statements of faith. (OFTNSV1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	11	2.5
2) Often	59	13.6
3) Sometimes	183	42.3
4) Seldom	160	37
5) Never	20	4.6
Missing	3
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

45) How often are the following included as part of your worship service(s)?--A time for lay persons to testify about their faith. (OFTNSV2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	41	9.5
2) Often	219	50.6
3) Sometimes	142	32.8
4) Seldom	30	6.9
5) Never	1	.2
Missing	3
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

46) How often are the following included as part of your worship service(s)?--A time during worship for people to greet each other. (OFTNSV3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	190	43.8
2) Often	134	30.9
3) Sometimes	64	14.7
4) Seldom	37	8.5
5) Never	9	2.1
Missing	3
TOTAL	434	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

47) How often are the following included as part of your worship service(s)?--The use of visual projection equipment. (OFTNSV4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	116	26.9
2) Often	68	15.7
3) Sometimes	72	16.7
4) Seldom	119	27.5
5) Never	57	13.2
Missing	3
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

48) How often are the following included as part of your worship service(s)?--Incense or candles. (OFTNSV5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	23	5.3
2) Often	25	5.8
3) Sometimes	72	16.6
4) Seldom	206	47.6
5) Never	107	24.7
Missing	3
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

49) How often are the following included as part of your worship service(s)?-Drama. (OFTNSV6)

	TOTAL	%
2) Often	22	5.1
3) Sometimes	113	26.1
4) Seldom	204	47.1
5) Never	94	21.7
Missing	3
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

50) How often are the following included as part of your worship service(s)?--Kneeling by the congregation. (OFTNSV7)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	47	10.9
2) Often	107	24.8
3) Sometimes	131	30.3
4) Seldom	89	20.6
5) Never	58	13.4
Missing	5
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

51) Check if instrumental music is not used in your worship service(s). (NOMUSIC)

	TOTAL	%
0) Does not apply	436	100
TOTAL	436	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

52) How often are the following used in your worship service(s)?--Organ and/or piano. (OFTNUSD1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	357	82.1
2) Often	33	7.6
3) Sometimes	9	2.1
4) Seldom	19	4.4
5) Never	17	3.9
Missing	2
TOTAL	435	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

53) How often are the following used in your worship service(s)?--Electronic keyboard or synthesizer. (OFTNUSD2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	97	22.8
2) Often	43	10.1
3) Sometimes	53	12.4
4) Seldom	86	20.2
5) Never	147	34.5
Missing	9
TOTAL	426	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

54) How often are the following used in your worship service(s)?--Electric guitar, bass. (OFTNUSD3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	87	20.2
2) Often	51	11.9
3) Sometimes	31	7.2
4) Seldom	79	18.4
5) Never	182	42.3
Missing	5
TOTAL	430	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

55) How often are the following used in your worship service(s)?--Non-electronic string or wind instruments (e.g., harp, violin, guitar, flute, brass, etc.). (OFTNUSD4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	67	15.6
2) Often	75	17.4
3) Sometimes	92	21.4
4) Seldom	104	24.2
5) Never	92	21.4
Missing	5
TOTAL	430	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

56) How often are the following used in your worship service(s)?--Drums or other percussion instruments. (OFTNUSD5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	71	16.6
2) Often	47	11
3) Sometimes	29	6.8
4) Seldom	68	15.9
5) Never	212	49.6
Missing	9
TOTAL	427	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

57) How often are the following used in your worship service(s)?--Recorded music (tapes, cd's, etc.). (OFTNUSD6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	77	17.7
2) Often	226	52.1
3) Sometimes	94	21.7
4) Seldom	23	5.3
5) Never	14	3.2
Missing	2
TOTAL	434	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

58) In comparison to the style of your congregation's primary worship service 5 years ago, would you say the style of your current primary worship service: (STLWRSHP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Is basically the same	71	16.4
2) Changed a little	97	22.5
3) Changed somewhat	136	31.5
4) Changed a great deal	121	28
5) Our congregation did not exist in 1995	7	1.6
Missing	4
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

59) How important are the following sources of authority in the worship and teaching of your congregation?--Sacred scripture. (AUTHRTY1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely foundational	410	94.7
2) Very important	21	4.8
4) Little or no importance	2	.5
Missing	2
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

60) How important are the following sources of authority in the worship and teaching of your congregation?--Historic creeds, doctrines & traditions. (AUTHRTY2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely foundational	39	9
2) Very important	237	55
3) Somewhat important	141	32.7
4) Little or no importance	14	3.2
Missing	5
TOTAL	431	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

61) How important are the following sources of authority in the worship and teaching of your congregation?--The Holy Spirit. (AUTHRTY3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely foundational	376	87
2) Very important	51	11.8
3) Somewhat important	5	1.2
Missing	3
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

62) How important are the following sources of authority in the worship and teaching of your congregation?--Human reason and understanding. (AUTHRTY4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely foundational	28	6.5
2) Very important	233	54.2
3) Somewhat important	152	35.3
4) Little or no importance	17	4
Missing	6
TOTAL	430	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

63) How important are the following sources of authority in the worship and teaching of your congregation?--Personal experience. (AUTHRTY5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely foundational	74	17.1
2) Very important	244	56.5
3) Somewhat important	112	25.9
4) Little or no importance	2	.5
Missing	5
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

64) How important are the following sources of authority in the worship and teaching of your congregation?--Now please write the letter of the one source of authority that is most important in your congregation's worship and teaching. (AUTHRTY6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Scripture	295	69.2
2) Tradition	7	1.6
3) Spirit	120	28.2
4) Reason	1	.2
5) Experience	3	.7
Missing	10
TOTAL	426	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

65) Year founded? (YRORG)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	436	1947.83	23.19

66) In approximately what year did your congregation begin worshiping at its current location? (YRLOCTN)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	436	1964.31	22.49

67) How would you describe the place where your congregation's primary worship building is located? (BLDNG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Rural or open country	42	9.7
2) Town or village of less than 10,000	140	32.4
3) In or around a city of 10,000-49,999	127	29.4
4) In or around a city of 50,000-249,999	63	14.6
5) In or around a city of 250,000+	60	13.9
Missing	3
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

68) How would you describe the place where your congregation's primary worship building is located?--If "In or around a city...", is your building located: (BLDNGA)

	TOTAL	%
0) Does not apply	183	42.3
1) In a central or downtown area of the city	40	9.2
2) In another area of the city	82	18.9
3) In an older suburb around the city	80	18.5
4) In a newer suburb around the city	48	11.1
Missing	4
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

69) How would you describe the place where your congregation's primary worship building is located?--If "In or around a city...", is your building located in a: (BLDNGB)

	TOTAL	%
0) Does not apply	183	42.4
1) Residential area	116	26.9
2) Mixed residential and commercial area	124	28.7
3) Commercial or industrial area	9	2.1
Missing	4
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

70) What is the total seating capacity of your sanctuary? (CAPCTY)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	436	243.35	250.69

71) How would you describe the size of the following relative to the current needs of your congregation?--Worship space. (SZNEED1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much more than we need	91	21
2) Slightly more than we need	138	31.9
3) Just about right	109	25.2
4) Slightly less than we need	53	12.2
5) Much less than we need	42	9.7
Missing	3
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

72) How would you describe the size of the following relative to the current needs of your congregation?--Educational space. (SZNEED2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much more than we need	35	8.2
2) Slightly more than we need	55	12.9
3) Just about right	111	25.9
4) Slightly less than we need	121	28.3
5) Much less than we need	106	24.8
Missing	8
TOTAL	428	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

73) How would you describe the size of the following relative to the current needs of your congregation?--Fellowship space. (SZNEED3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much more than we need	22	5.1
2) Slightly more than we need	18	4.2
3) Just about right	148	34.4
4) Slightly less than we need	113	26.3
5) Much less than we need	129	30
Missing	7
TOTAL	430	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

74) How would you describe the size of the following relative to the current needs of your congregation?--Space for parking. (SZNEED4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much more than we need	32	7.4
2) Slightly more than we need	67	15.6
3) Just about right	134	31.2
4) Slightly less than we need	102	23.7
5) Much less than we need	95	22.1
Missing	6
TOTAL	430	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

75) How would you describe the overall physical condition of your congregation's building(s)? (CNDBLD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent	123	28.6
2) Good	186	43.3
3) Needs improvement	95	22.1
4) In serious need of improvements and repairs	26	6
Missing	5
TOTAL	430	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

76) Do any other congregations use your building space for worship? (OTHRUSE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	34	7.9
2) No	398	92.1
Missing	4
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

77) Does your congregation have a Sunday School that meets regularly? (SUNDSCL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	422	97.2
2) No	12	2.8
Missing	2
TOTAL	434	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

78) Does your congregation have a Sunday School that meets regularly?--What is the typical, total, weekly attendance of adults (18 and over)? (SUNDSCLA)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	436	52.64	87.79

79) Does your congregation have a Sunday School that meets regularly?--What is the typical, total, weekly attendance of children and teens (17 and under)? (SUNDSCLB)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	436	34.28	49.16

80) During the last 12 months, our congregation has NOT offered the following activity outside of worship or Sunday School: Bible study (other than Sunday School) (BBLE_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	41	9.5
2) Not circled	391	90.5
Missing	4
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

81) During the last 12 months, our congregation offered the following activity as a one-time, short-term or occasional event: Bible study (other than Sunday School) (BIBLE_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	75	17.4
2) Not circled	357	82.6
Missing	4
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

82) During the last 12 months, our congregation offered the following activity as an on-going program during a particular season: Bible study (other than Sunday school) (BIBLE_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	72	16.7
2) Not circled	360	83.3
Missing	4
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

83) During the last 12 months, our congregation offered the following activity as an on-going program throughout the year: Bible study (other than Sunday school) (BIBLE_Y3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	267	61.9
2) Not circled	164	38.1
Missing	4
TOTAL	431	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

84) During the last 12 months, our congregation has NOT offered the following activity outside of worship or Sunday School: Theological or doctrinal study (THEOL_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	129	29.9
2) Not circled	303	70.1
Missing	4
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

85) During the last 12 months, our congregation offered the following activity as a one-time, short-term or occasional event: Theological or doctrinal study (THEOL_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	162	37.5
2) Not circled	270	62.5
Missing	4
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

86) During the last 12 months, our congregation offered the following activity as an on-going program during a particular season: Theological or doctrinal study (THEOL_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	86	20
2) Not circled	345	80
Missing	4
TOTAL	431	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

87) During the last 12 months, our congregation offered the following activity as an on-going program throughout the year: Theological or doctrinal study (THEOL_Y3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	41	9.5
2) Not circled	390	90.5
Missing	4
TOTAL	431	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

88) During the last 12 months, our congregation has NOT offered the following activity outside of worship or Sunday School: Prayer or meditation study (PRAYG_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	42	9.7
2) Not circled	389	90.3
Missing	5
TOTAL	431	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

89) During the last 12 months, our congregation offered the following activity as a one-time, short-term or occasional event: Prayer or meditation groups (PRAYG_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	66	15.3
2) Not circled	364	84.7
Missing	5
TOTAL	430	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

90) During the last 12 months, our congregation offered the following activity as an on-going program during a particular season: Prayer or meditation groups (PRAYG_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	52	12.1
2) Not circled	379	87.9
Missing	5
TOTAL	431	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

91) During the last 12 months, our congregation offered the following activity as an on-going program throughout the year: Prayer or meditation groups (PRAYG_Y3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	282	65.4
2) Not circled	149	34.6
Missing	5
TOTAL	431	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

92) During the last 12 months, our congregation has NOT offered the following activity outside of worship or Sunday School: Spiritual retreats (RETR_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	264	61.1
2) Not circled	168	38.9
Missing	4
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

93) During the last 12 months, our congregation offered the following activity as a one-time, short-term or occasional event: Spiritual retreats (RETR_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	115	26.7
2) Not circled	316	73.3
Missing	4
TOTAL	431	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

94) During the last 12 months, our congregation offered the following activity as an on-going program during a particular season: Spiritual retreats (RETR_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	26	6
2) Not circled	405	94
Missing	4
TOTAL	431	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

95) During the last 12 months, our congregation offered the following activity as an on-going program throughout the year: Spiritual retreats (RETR_Y3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	8	1.9
2) Not circled	424	98.1
Missing	4
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

96) During the last 12 months, our congregation has NOT offered the following activity outside of worship or Sunday School: Community service (SERV_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	127	29.5
2) Not circled	303	70.5
Missing	5
TOTAL	430	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

97) During the last 12 months, our congregation offered the following activity as a one-time, short-term or occasional event: Community service (SERVE_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	179	41.5
2) Not circled	252	58.5
Missing	5
TOTAL	431	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

98) During the last 12 months, our congregation offered the following activity as an on-going program during a particular season: Community service (SERVE_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	61	14.2
2) Not circled	369	85.8
Missing	5
TOTAL	430	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

99) During the last 12 months, our congregation offered the following activity as an on-going program throughout the year: Community service (SERVE_Y3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	54	12.5
2) Not circled	377	87.5
Missing	5
TOTAL	431	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

100) During the last 12 months, our congregation has NOT offered the following activity outside of worship or Sunday School: Parenting or marriage enrichment (PARENT_N)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	255	59.2
2) Not circled	176	40.8
Missing	4
TOTAL	431	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

101) During the last 12 months, our congregation offered the following activity as a one-time, short-term or occasional event: Parenting or marriage enrichment (PAREN_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	113	26.2
2) Not circled	319	73.8
Missing	4
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

102) During the last 12 months, our congregation offered the following activity as an on-going program during a particular season: Parenting or marriage enrichment (PAREN_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	29	6.7
2) Not circled	403	93.3
Missing	4
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

103) During the last 12 months, our congregation offered the following activity as an on-going program throughout the year: Parenting or marriage enrichment (PAREN_Y3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	17	3.9
2) Not circled	414	96.1
Missing	4
TOTAL	431	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

104) During the last 12 months, our congregation has NOT offered the following activity outside of worship or Sunday School: Choir(s) (CHOIR_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	148	34.3
2) Not circled	284	65.7
Missing	4
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

105) During the last 12 months, our congregation offered the following activity as a one-time, short-term or occasional event: Choir(s) (CHOIR_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	56	13
2) Not circled	376	87
Missing	4
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

106) During the last 12 months, our congregation offered the following activity as an on-going program during a particular season: Choir(s) (CHOIR_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	61	14.2
2) Not circled	370	85.8
Missing	4
TOTAL	431	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

107) During the last 12 months, our congregation offered the following activity as an on-going program throughout the year: Choir(s) (CHOIR_Y3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	164	38
2) Not circled	268	62
Missing	4
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

108) During the last 12 months, our congregation has NOT offered the following activity outside of worship or Sunday School: Other performing arts (e.g. music, dance, drama) (ARTS_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	125	28.9
2) Not circled	307	71.1
Missing	4
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

109) During the last 12 months, our congregation offered the following activity as a one-time, short-term or occasional event: Other performing arts (e.g. music, dance, drama) (ARTS_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	162	37.6
2) Not circled	269	62.4
Missing	4
TOTAL	431	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

110) During the last 12 months, our congregation offered the following activity as an on-going program during a particular season: Other performing arts (e.g. music, dance, drama) (ARTS_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	65	15.1
2) Not circled	366	84.9
Missing	4
TOTAL	431	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

111) During the last 12 months, our congregation offered the following activity as an on-going program throughout the year: Other performing arts (e.g. music, dance, drama) (ARTS_Y3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	77	17.9
2) Not circled	354	82.1
Missing	4
TOTAL	431	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

112) During the last 12 months, our congregation has NOT offered the following activity outside of worship or Sunday School: Groups that discuss books or contemporary issues (BOOKG_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	265	61.3
2) Not circled	167	38.7
Missing	4
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

113) During the last 12 months, our congregation offered the following activity as a one-time, short-term or occasional event: Groups that discuss books or contemporary issues (BOOKG_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	62	14.4
2) Not circled	370	85.6
Missing	4
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

114) During the last 12 months, our congregation offered the following activity as an on-going program during a particular season: Groups that discuss books or contemporary issues (BOOKG_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	45	10.4
2) Not circled	387	89.6
Missing	4
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

115) During the last 12 months, our congregation offered the following activity as an on-going program throughout the year: Groups that discuss books or contemporary issues (BOOKF_Y3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	51	11.8
2) Not circled	380	88.2
Missing	4
TOTAL	431	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

116) During the last 12 months, our congregation has NOT offered the following activity outside of worship or Sunday School: Self-help or personal growth groups (SELFH_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	239	55.3
2) Not circled	193	44.7
Missing	4
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

117) During the last 12 months, our congregation offered the following activity as a one-time, short-term or occasional event: Self-help or personal growth groups (SELFH_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	78	18.1
2) Not circled	354	81.9
Missing	4
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

118) During the last 12 months, our congregation offered the following activity as an on-going program during a particular season: Self-help or personal growth groups (SELFH_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	50	11.6
2) Not circled	382	88.4
Missing	4
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

119) During the last 12 months, our congregation offered the following activity as an on-going program throughout the year: Self-help or personal growth groups (SELFH_Y3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	49	11.3
2) Not circled	383	88.7
Missing	4
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

120) During the last 12 months, our congregation has NOT offered the following activity outside of worship or Sunday School: Exercise, fitness or weight loss groups/classes (HEALTH_N)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	290	67.4
2) Not circled	140	32.6
Missing	5
TOTAL	430	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

121) During the last 12 months, our congregation offered the following activity as a one-time, short-term or occasional event: Exercise, fitness or weight loss groups/classes (HEALT_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	54	12.6
2) Not circled	376	87.4
Missing	5
TOTAL	430	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

122) During the last 12 months, our congregation offered the following activity as an on-going program during a particular season: Exercise, fitness or weight loss groups/classes (HEALT_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	38	8.8
2) Not circled	392	91.2
Missing	5
TOTAL	430	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

123) During the last 12 months, our congregation offered the following activity as an on-going program throughout the year: Exercise, fitness or weight loss groups/classes (HEALT_Y3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	38	8.8
2) Not circled	393	91.2
Missing	5
TOTAL	431	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

124) During the last 12 months, our congregation has NOT offered the following activity outside of worship or Sunday School: Sports teams (SPORT_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	269	62.6
2) Not circled	161	37.4
Missing	5
TOTAL	430	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

125) During the last 12 months, our congregation offered the following activity as a one-time, short-term or occasional event: Sports teams (SPORT_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	30	7
2) Not circled	401	93
Missing	5
TOTAL	431	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

126) During the last 12 months, our congregation offered the following activity as an on-going program during a particular season: Sports teams (SPORT_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	88	20.4
2) Not circled	343	79.6
Missing	5
TOTAL	431	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

127) During the last 12 months, our congregation offered the following activity as an on-going program throughout the year: Sports teams (SPORT_Y3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	33	7.7
2) Not circled	397	92.3
Missing	5
TOTAL	430	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

128) During the last 12 months, our congregation has NOT offered the following activity outside of worship or Sunday School: Youth/teen activities and programs (YOUTH_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	42	9.7
2) Not circled	390	90.3
Missing	4
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

129) During the last 12 months, our congregation offered the following activity as a one-time, short-term or occasional event: Youth/teen activities and programs (YOUTH_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	61	14.1
2) Not circled	371	85.9
Missing	4
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

130) During the last 12 months, our congregation offered the following activity as an on-going program during a particular season: Youth/teen activities and programs (YOUTH_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	34	7.9
2) Not circled	398	92.1
Missing	4
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

131) During the last 12 months, our congregation offered the following activity as an on-going program throughout the year: Youth/teen activities and programs (YOUTH_Y3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	302	69.9
2) Not circled	130	30.1
Missing	4
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

132) During the last 12 months, our congregation has NOT offered the following activity outside of worship or Sunday School: Young adult/singles activities and programs (YNGAD_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	192	44.5
2) Not circled	239	55.5
Missing	5
TOTAL	431	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

133) During the last 12 months, our congregation offered the following activity as a one-time, short-term or occasional event: Young adult/singles activities and programs (YNGAD_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	95	22.1
2) Not circled	335	77.9
Missing	5
TOTAL	430	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

134) During the last 12 months, our congregation offered the following activity as an on-going program during a particular season: Young adult/singles activities and programs (YNGAD_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	31	7.2
2) Not circled	399	92.8
Missing	5
TOTAL	430	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

135) During the last 12 months, our congregation offered the following activity as an on-going program throughout the year: Young adult/singles activities (YNGAD_Y3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	99	23
2) Not circled	331	77
Missing	5
TOTAL	430	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

136) How much does your congregation, in its worship and education, emphasize the following home or personal practices?--Personal prayer, scripture study or devotions. (PRCTS1)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great deal	255	58.6
2) Quite a bit	149	34.3
3) Some	30	6.9
5) Not at all	1	.2
Missing	1
TOTAL	435	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

137) How much does your congregation, in its worship and education, emphasize the following home or personal practices?--Family devotions. (PRCTS2)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great deal	107	24.7
2) Quite a bit	147	33.9
3) Some	135	31.1
4) Little	40	9.2
5) Not at all	5	1.2
Missing	2
TOTAL	434	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

138) How much does your congregation, in its worship and education, emphasize the following home or personal practices?--Fasting. (PRCTS3)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great deal	20	4.6
2) Quite a bit	58	13.4
3) Some	196	45.2
4) Little	135	31.1
5) Not at all	25	5.8
Missing	2
TOTAL	434	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

139) How much does your congregation, in its worship and education, emphasize the following home or personal practices?--Observing dietary restrictions. (PRCTS4)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great deal	7	1.6
2) Quite a bit	10	2.3
3) Some	61	14.1
4) Little	124	28.7
5) Not at all	230	53.2
Missing	5
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

140) How much does your congregation, in its worship and education, emphasize the following home or personal practices?--Abstinence from alcohol. (PRCTS5)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great deal	142	32.6
2) Quite a bit	124	28.5
3) Some	101	23.2
4) Little	54	12.4
5) Not at all	14	3.2
Missing	1
TOTAL	435	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

141) How much does your congregation, in its worship and education, emphasize the following home or personal practices?--Keeping the Sabbath. (PRCTS6)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great deal	111	25.6
2) Quite a bit	130	30
3) Some	142	32.7
4) Little	45	10.4
5) Not at all	6	1.4
Missing	2
TOTAL	434	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

142) How much does your congregation, in its worship and education, emphasize the following home or personal practices?--Displaying religious objects, symbols, or pictures in the home. (PRCTS7)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great deal	21	4.8
2) Quite a bit	41	9.5
3) Some	69	15.9
4) Little	113	26.1
5) Not at all	189	43.6
Missing	3
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

143) How much does your congregation, in its worship and education, emphasize the following home or personal practices?--Abstaining from premarital sex. (PRCTS8)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great deal	172	39.6
2) Quite a bit	149	34.3
3) Some	98	22.6
4) Little	10	2.3
5) Not at all	5	1.2
Missing	1
TOTAL	434	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

144) In addition to the outreach activities of the denomination, did your congregation do any of the following to reach out to new or inactive participants, or to make your congregation better known in your community during the past 12 months?--Newspaper advertisements or articles. (OUTRCH1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, done in last 12 months	328	75.4
2) No, but members would support	85	19.5
3) No, but members would not support	22	5.1
Missing	1
TOTAL	435	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

145) In addition to the outreach activities of the denomination, did your congregation do any of the following to reach out to new or inactive participants, or to make your congregation better known in your community during the past 12 months?--Radio or television advertisements or coverage. (OUTRCH2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, done in last 12 months	136	31.5
2) No, but members would support	210	48.6
3) No, but members would not support	86	19.9
Missing	4
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

146) In addition to the outreach activities of the denomination, did your congregation do any of the following to reach out to new or inactive participants, or to make your congregation better known in your community during the past 12 months?--Direct mail promotions to area residents. (OUTRCH3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, done in last 12 months	123	28.6
2) No, but members would support	253	58.8
3) No, but members would not support	54	12.6
Missing	6
TOTAL	430	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

147) In addition to the outreach activities of the denomination, did your congregation do any of the following to reach out to new or inactive participants, or to make your congregation better known in your community during the past 12 months?--A growth or evangelistic campaign/program. (OUTRCH4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, done in last 12 months	238	55.5
2) No, but members would support	164	38.2
3) No, but members would not support	27	6.3
Missing	7
TOTAL	429	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

148) In addition to the outreach activities of the denomination, did your congregation do any of the following to reach out to new or inactive participants, or to make your congregation better known in your community during the past 12 months?--Efforts to identify and contact people who have recently moved into your congregation's area. (OUTRCH5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, done in last 12 months	120	27.6
2) No, but members would support	289	66.4
3) No, but members would not support	26	6
Missing	1
TOTAL	435	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

149) In addition to the outreach activities of the denomination, did your congregation do any of the following to reach out to new or inactive participants, or to make your congregation better known in your community during the past 12 months?--Stressing in your congregation's preaching and teaching the importance of witnessing to others about one's faith. (OUTRCH6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, done in last 12 months	400	92.6
2) No, but members would support	31	7.2
3) No, but members would not support	1	.2
Missing	3
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

150) In addition to the outreach activities of the denomination, did your congregation do any of the following to reach out to new or inactive participants, or to make your congregation better known in your community during the past 12 months?--Special worship services intended to attract the unchurched or non-members (e.g., "bring a friend" services, seeker services, revivals, etc.). (OUTRCH7)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, done in last 12 months	346	79.5
2) No, but members would support	78	17.9
3) No, but members would not support	11	2.5
Missing	1
TOTAL	435	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

151) In addition to the outreach activities of the denomination, did your congregation do any of the following to reach out to new or inactive participants, or to make your congregation better known in your community during the past 12 months?--Special programs (e.g. parenting classes, young single nights, art festivals, street ministries) especially intended to attract unchurched persons or non-members in your community. (OUTRCH8)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, done in last 12 months	171	39.6
2) No, but members would support	229	53
3) No, but members would not support	32	7.4
Missing	4
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

152) In addition to the outreach activities of the denomination, did your congregation do any of the following to reach out to new or inactive participants, or to make your congregation better known in your community during the past 12 months?--Phone calls or personal visits by your pastoral staff. (OUTRCH9)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, done in last 12 months	407	94
2) No, but members would support	22	5.1
3) No, but members would not support	4	.9
Missing	3
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

153) In addition to the outreach activities of the denomination, did your congregation do any of the following to reach out to new or inactive participants, or to make your congregation better known in your community during the past 12 months?--Phone calls or personal visits by laity. (OUTRCH10)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, done in last 12 months	370	85.1
2) No, but members would support	49	11.3
3) No, but members would not support	16	3.7
Missing	1
TOTAL	435	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

154) During the last 12 months, our congregation has NOT provided or cooperated in providing: Food pantry or soup kitchen (FOOD_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	97	22.4
2) Not circled	336	77.6
Missing	2
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

155) During the last 12 months, our congregation has provided directly: Food pantry or soup kitchen (FOOD_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	187	43.2
2) Not circled	246	56.8
Missing	2
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

156) During the last 12 months, our congregation has cooperated with another congregation, agency or organization in providing: Food pantry or soup kitchen (FOOD_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	178	41.1
2) Not circled	255	58.9
Missing	2
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

157) During the last 12 months, our congregation has NOT provided or cooperated in providing: Cash assistance to families or individuals (CASH_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	56	12.9
2) Not circled	378	87.1
Missing	2
TOTAL	434	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

158) During the last 12 months, our congregation has provided directly: Cash assistance to families or individuals (CASH_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	332	76.7
2) Not circled	101	23.3
Missing	2
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

159) During the last 12 months, our congregation has cooperated with another congregation, agency or organization in providing: Cash assistance to families or individuals (CASH_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	83	19.2
2) Not circled	350	80.8
Missing	2
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

160) During the last 12 months, our congregation has NOT provided or cooperated in providing: Thrift store or thrift store donations (THRFT_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	186	43
2) Not circled	247	57
Missing	2
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

161) During the last 12 months, our congregation has provided directly: Thrift store or thrift store donations (THRFT_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	110	25.4
2) Not circled	323	74.6
Missing	2
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

162) During the last 12 months, our congregation has cooperated with another congregation, agency or organization in providing: Thrift store or thrift store donations (THRFT_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	136	31.4
2) Not circled	297	68.6
Missing	2
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

163) During the last 12 months, our congregation has NOT provided or cooperated in providing: Elderly, emergency or affordable housing (SHELT_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	330	76.2
2) Not circled	103	23.8
Missing	2
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

164) During the last 12 months, our congregation has provided directly: Elderly, emergency or affordable housing (SHELT_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	38	8.8
2) Not circled	395	91.2
Missing	2
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

165) During the last 12 months, our congregation has cooperated with another congregation, agency or organization in providing: Elderly, emergency or affordable housing (SHELT_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	59	13.6
2) Not circled	374	86.4
Missing	2
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

166) During the last 12 months, our congregation has NOT provided or cooperated in providing: Counseling services or "hot line" (COUNS_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	296	68.4
2) Not circled	137	31.6
Missing	2
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

167) During the last 12 months, our congregation has provided directly: Counseling services or "hot line" (COUNS_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	103	23.8
2) Not circled	330	76.2
Missing	2
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

168) During the last 12 months, our congregation has cooperated with another congregation, agency or organization in providing: Counseling services or "hot line" (COUNS_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	36	8.3
2) Not circled	397	91.7
Missing	2
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

169) During the last 12 months, our congregation has NOT provided or cooperated in providing: Substance abuse programs (RECOV_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	346	79.9
2) Not circled	87	20.1
Missing	2
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

170) During the last 12 months, our congregation has provided directly: Substance abuse programs (RECOV_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	34	7.9
2) Not circled	399	92.1
Missing	2
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

171) During the last 12 months, our congregation has cooperated with another congregation, agency or organization in providing: Substance abuse programs (RECOV_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	50	11.5
2) Not circled	383	88.5
Missing	2
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

172) During the last 12 months, our congregation has NOT provided or cooperated in providing: Day care, pre-school, before/after-school programs (DAYC_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	375	86.4
2) Not circled	59	13.6
Missing	2
TOTAL	434	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

173) During the last 12 months, our congregation has provided directly: Day care, pre-school, before/after-school programs (DAYC_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	42	9.7
2) Not circled	391	90.3
Missing	2
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

174) During the last 12 months, our congregation has cooperated with another congregation, agency or organization in providing: Day care, pre-school, before/after-school programs (DAYC_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	11	2.5
2) Not circled	422	97.5
Missing	2
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

175) During the last 12 months, our congregation has NOT provided or cooperated in providing: Tutoring or literacy programs for children & teens (TUTOR_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	379	87.3
2) Not circled	55	12.7
Missing	2
TOTAL	434	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

176) During the last 12 months, our congregation has provided directly: Tutoring or literacy programs for children & teens (TUTOR_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	37	8.5
2) Not circled	397	91.5
Missing	2
TOTAL	434	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

177) During the last 12 months, our congregation has cooperated with another congregation, agency or organization in providing: Tutoring or literacy programs for children & teens (TUTOR_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	12	2.8
2) Not circled	421	97.2
Missing	2
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

178) During the last 12 months, our congregation has NOT provided or cooperated in providing: Voter registration or voter education (VOTE_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	344	79.4
2) Not circled	89	20.6
Missing	2
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

179) During the last 12 months, our congregation has provided directly: Voter registration or voter education (VOTE_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	69	15.9
2) Not circled	364	84.1
Missing	2
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

180) During the last 12 months, our congregation has cooperated with another congregation, agency or organization in providing: Voter registration or voter education (VOTE_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	17	3.9
2) Not circled	417	96.1
Missing	2
TOTAL	434	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

181) During the last 12 months, our congregation has NOT provided or cooperated in providing: Organized social issue advocacy or community organizing (ADVOC_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	340	78.5
2) Not circled	93	21.5
Missing	2
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

182) During the last 12 months, our congregation has provided directly: Organized social issue advocacy or community organizing (ADVOC_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	43	9.9
2) Not circled	391	90.1
Missing	2
TOTAL	434	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

183) During the last 12 months, our congregation has cooperated with another congregation, agency or organization in providing: Organized social issue advocacy or community organizing (ADVOC_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	49	11.3
2) Not circled	384	88.7
Missing	2
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

184) During the last 12 months, our congregation has NOT provided or cooperated in providing: Employment counseling, placement or training (WORK_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	384	88.7
2) Not circled	49	11.3
Missing	2
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

185) During the last 12 months, our congregation has provided directly: Employment counseling, placement or training (WORK_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	22	5.1
2) Not circled	411	94.9
Missing	2
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

186) During the last 12 months, our congregation has cooperated with another congregation, agency or organization in providing: Employment counseling, placement or training (WORK_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	23	5.3
2) Not circled	411	94.7
Missing	2
TOTAL	434	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

187) During the last 12 months, our congregation has NOT provided or cooperated in providing: Health programs/clinics/health education (HEAL_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	360	83.1
2) Not circled	73	16.9
Missing	2
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

188) During the last 12 months, our congregation has provided directly: Health programs/clinics/health education (HEAL_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	34	7.9
2) Not circled	399	92.1
Missing	2
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

189) During the last 12 months, our congregation has cooperated with another congregation, agency or organization in providing: Health programs/clinics/health education (HEAL_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	36	8.3
2) Not circled	397	91.7
Missing	2
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

190) During the last 12 months, our congregation has NOT provided or cooperated in providing: Hospitals or nursing homes (HOSP_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	239	55.2
2) Not circled	194	44.8
Missing	2
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

191) During the last 12 months, our congregation has provided directly: Hospitals or nursing homes (HOSP_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	162	37.3
2) Not circled	272	62.7
Missing	2
TOTAL	434	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

192) During the last 12 months, our congregation has cooperated with another congregation, agency or organization in providing: Hospitals or nursing homes (HOSP_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	31	7.2
2) Not circled	402	92.8
Missing	2
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

193) During the last 12 months, our congregation has NOT provided or cooperated in providing: Senior citizen programs (other than housing) (SEN_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	285	65.8
2) Not circled	148	34.2
Missing	2
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

194) During the last 12 months, our congregation has provided directly: Senior citizen programs (other than housing) (SEN_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	116	26.8
2) Not circled	317	73.2
Missing	2
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

195) During the last 12 months, our congregation has cooperated with another congregation, agency or organization in providing: Senior citizen programs (other than housing) (SEN_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	28	6.5
2) Not circled	406	93.5
Missing	2
TOTAL	434	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

196) During the last 12 months, our congregation has NOT provided or cooperated in providing: Program for migrants or immigrants (IMMIG_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	390	90.1
2) Not circled	43	9.9
Missing	2
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

197) During the last 12 months, our congregation has provided directly: Program for migrants or immigrants (IMMIG_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	19	4.4
2) Not circled	414	95.6
Missing	2
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

198) During the last 12 months, our congregation has cooperated with another congregation, agency or organization in providing: Program for migrants or immigrants (IMMIG_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	18	4.2
2) Not circled	415	95.8
Missing	2
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

199) During the last 12 months, our congregation has NOT provided or cooperated in providing: Prison ministry or jail ministry (JAIL_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	290	67
2) Not circled	143	33
Missing	2
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

200) During the last 12 months, our congregation has provided directly: Prison ministry or jail ministry (JAIL_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	107	24.7
2) Not circled	326	75.3
Missing	2
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

201) During the last 12 months, our congregation has cooperated with another congregation, agency or organization in providing: Prison ministry of jail ministry (JAIL_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	37	8.5
2) Not circled	396	91.5
Missing	2
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

202) In a typical month, about how many people do you estimate are served through the services your congregation directly provides? (NMBRSV)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	436	71.15	167.25

203) Which of the following best describes the situation in your congregation? (SITUATN)

	TOTAL	%
1) We do not have any problem getting people to accept volunteer leadership roles.	64	14.9
2) Recruiting volunteer leaders is a continual challenge, but we eventually find enough willing people.	246	57.2
3) We cannot find enough people who are willing to serve.	120	27.9
Missing	5
TOTAL	430	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

204) If you have co-pastors, please check here (COPAST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Co-pastors	23	100
Missing	410
TOTAL	23	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

205) If you do not currently have a pastor, please check here (NOPAST)

	TOTAL	%
1) No pastor	10	100
Missing	426
TOTAL	10	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

206) Please describe the current senior pastor by checking all of the boxes that apply or filling in the requested information--Age (SNRPAS1)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	436	48.88	10.10

207) Please describe the current senior pastor by checking all of the boxes that apply or filling in the requested information--Paid (SNRPAS2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Paid	399	94.3
2) Volunteer	24	5.7
Missing	12
TOTAL	423	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

208) Please describe the current senior pastor by checking all of the boxes that apply or filling in the requested information--Time (SNRPAS3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Full time	309	72.5
2) Full time, supplemented by outside employment	78	18.3
3) Part time	39	9.2
Missing	10
TOTAL	426	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

209) IF PART TIME [in SNRPAS3], does pastor also: Serve another congregation? (OTHCONG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1	2.6
2) No	38	97.4
Missing	401
TOTAL	39	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

210) IF PART TIME [in SNRPAS3], does pastor also: Work a secular job? (SECJOB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	34	87.2
2) No	5	12.8
Missing	401
TOTAL	39	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

211) Please describe the current senior pastor by checking all of the boxes that apply or filling in the requested information.--Gender (SNRPAS4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	417	98.1
2) Female	8	1.9
Missing	11
TOTAL	425	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

212) Please describe the current senior pastor by checking all of the boxes that apply or filling in the requested information.--Type of call (SNRPAS5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Regular call	404	97.3
2) Temporary/interim call	11	2.7
Missing	20
TOTAL	415	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

213) Please describe the current senior pastor by checking all of the boxes that apply or filling in the requested information.--Highest level of education. (SNRPAS6)

	TOTAL	%
1) High school diploma or less	20	4.7
2) Some college or technical	116	27.2
3) College bachelors degree	134	31.5
4) Masters degree	129	30.3
5) Doctoral degree	27	6.3
Missing	10
TOTAL	426	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Education of Religious Leaders ]

214) Please describe the current senior pastor by checking all of the boxes that apply or filling in the requested information.--Highest level of ministerial education. (SNRPAS7)

	TOTAL	%
1) None	14	3.3
2) Certificate or correspondence program	76	17.9
3) Bible college or some Seminary	210	49.5
4) Seminary Masters degree	101	23.8
5) Post-Masters, Seminary degree	23	5.4
Missing	14
TOTAL	424	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Education of Religious Leaders ]

215) Please describe the current senior pastor by checking all of the boxes that apply or filling in the requested information.--Race/cultural group. (SNRPAS8)

	TOTAL	%
1) American Indian, Alaska Native	9	2.1
2) Asian	2	.5
3) Black or African American	4	.9
4) Hispanic or Latino	6	1.4
6) White	403	94.4
7) Other	3	.7
Missing	10
TOTAL	427	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

216) Please describe the current senior pastor by checking all of the boxes that apply or filling in the requested information.--This person became the senior pastor in what year? (SNRPAS9)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	436	1993.63	6.34

217) How many senior pastors, including the current one, have served this congregation during the past 10 years? (NMBRPAS)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	436	2.59	1.40

218) How long was the previous senior pastor employed by this congregation? (TMEMPL)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	436	5.61	5.21

219) How many paid, ministerial and program staff does this congregation have?--Number full-time. (NMEMPL1)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	436	0.97	1.44

220) How many paid, ministrial and program staff does this congregation have?--Number part-time. (NMEMPL2)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	436	0.67	1.14

221) During the last 12 months, has your congregation been involved in any of the following types of inter-congregational, ecumenical or interfaith activities: No joint worship services (JOINT_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	115	26.6
2) Not circled	317	73.4
Missing	5
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

222) During the last 12 months, has your congregation been involved in any of the following types of inter-congregational, ecumenical or interfaith activities: Joint worship services with other congregations or persons from our Denomination (JOINT_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	178	41.2
2) Not circled	254	58.8
Missing	5
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

223) During the last 12 months, has your congregation been involved in any of the following types of inter-congregational, ecumenical or interfaith activities: Joint worship services with other Christian Denominations (JOINT_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	210	48.7
2) Not circled	221	51.3
Missing	5
TOTAL	431	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

224) During the last 12 months, has your congregation been involved in any of the following types of inter-congregational, ecumenical or interfaith activities: Joint worship services with other faith traditions (JOINT_Y3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	29	6.7
2) Not circled	403	93.3
Missing	5
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

225) During the last 12 months, has your congregation been involved in any of the following types of inter-congregational, ecumenical or interfaith activities: No joint celebrations or programs other than worship (CELEB_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	143	33.3
2) Not circled	287	66.7
Missing	6
TOTAL	430	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

226) During the last 12 months, has your congregation been involved in any of the following types of inter-congregational, ecumenical or interfaith activities: Joint celebrations or programs other than worship with other congregations or persons from our Denomination (CELEB_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	127	29.5
2) Not circled	303	70.5
Missing	6
TOTAL	430	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

227) During the last 12 months, has your congregation been involved in any of the following types of inter-congregational, ecumenical or interfaith activities: Joint celebrations or programs other than worship with other Christian Denominations (CELEB_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	178	41.4
2) Not circled	252	58.6
Missing	6
TOTAL	430	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

228) During the last 12 months, has your congregation been involved in any of the following types of inter-congregational, ecumenical or interfaith activities: Joint celebrations or programs other than worship with other faith traditions (CELEB_Y3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	20	4.7
2) Not circled	410	95.3
Missing	6
TOTAL	430	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

229) During the last 12 months, has your congregation been involved in any of the following types of inter-congregational, ecumenical or interfaith activities: No joint social outreach or service projects (JTSER_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	209	48.4
2) Not circled	223	51.6
Missing	5
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

230) During the last 12 months, has your congregation been involved in any of the following types of inter-congregational, ecumenical or interfaith activities: Joint social outreach or service projects with other congregations or persons from our Denomination (JTSER_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	66	15.3
2) Not circled	365	84.7
Missing	5
TOTAL	431	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

231) During the last 12 months, has your congregation been involved in any of the following types of inter-congregational, ecumenical or interfaith activities: Joint social outreach or service projects with other Christian Denominations (JTSER_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	151	35
2) Not circled	281	65
Missing	5
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

232) During the last 12 months, has your congregation been involved in any of the following types of inter-congregational, ecumenical or interfaith activities: Joint social outreach or service projects with other faith traditions (JTSER_Y3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	30	6.9
2) Not circled	402	93.1
Missing	5
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

233) During the last 12 months, has your congregation been involved in any of the following types of inter-congregational, ecumenical or interfaith activities: No councils of churches or ministerial associations (COUNC_NO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	163	38
2) Not circled	266	62
Missing	8
TOTAL	429	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

234) During the last 12 months, has your congregation been involved in any of the following types of inter-congregational, ecumenical or interfaith activities: Councils of churches or ministerial associations with other congregations or persons from our Denomination (COUNC_Y1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	103	24
2) Not circled	326	76
Missing	8
TOTAL	429	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

235) During the last 12 months, has your congregation been involved in any of the following types of inter-congregational, ecumenical or interfaith activities: Councils of churches or ministerial associations with other Christian Denominations (COUNC_Y2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	210	49
2) Not circled	219	51
Missing	8
TOTAL	429	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

236) During the last 12 months, has your congregation been involved in any of the following types of inter-congregational, ecumenical or interfaith activities: Councils of churches or ministerial associations with other faith traditions (COUNC_Y3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Circled	31	7.2
2) Not circled	398	92.8
Missing	8
TOTAL	429	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

237) During the past five years has your congregation experienced any disagreements or conflicts in the following areas?--Theology. (DSGRMT1)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	341	79.7
2) Yes, very serious	19	4.4
3) Yes, moderately serious	16	3.7
4) Yes, not very serious	52	12.1
Missing	7
TOTAL	428	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

238) During the past five years has your congregation experienced any disagreements or conflicts in the following areas?--Money, finances, budget. (DSGRMT2)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	225	52.4
2) Yes, very serious	41	9.6
3) Yes, moderately serious	74	17.2
4) Yes, not very serious	89	20.7
Missing	6
TOTAL	429	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Finances, State of ]

239) During the past five years has your congregation experienced any disagreements or conflicts in the following areas?--How worship is conducted. (DSGRMT3)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	227	53.4
2) Yes, very serious	23	5.4
3) Yes, moderately serious	54	12.7
4) Yes, not very serious	121	28.5
Missing	11
TOTAL	425	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

240) During the past five years has your congregation experienced any disagreements or conflicts in the following areas?-Program/mission priorities or emphasis. (DSGRMT4)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	291	68.1
2) Yes, very serious	15	3.5
3) Yes, moderately serious	43	10.1
4) Yes, not very serious	78	18.3
Missing	8
TOTAL	427	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

241) During the past five years has your congregation experienced any disagreements or conflicts in the following areas?--Who should make a decision. (DSGRMT5)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	262	61.8
2) Yes, very serious	39	9.2
3) Yes, moderately serious	50	11.8
4) Yes, not very serious	73	17.2
Missing	10
TOTAL	424	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

242) During the past five years has your congregation experienced any disagreements or conflicts in the following areas?--Pastor's leadership style. (DSGRMT6)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	241	56.6
2) Yes, very serious	49	11.5
3) Yes, moderately serious	57	13.4
4) Yes, not very serious	79	18.5
Missing	9
TOTAL	426	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

243) During the past five years has your congregation experienced any disagreements or conflicts in the following areas?--Pastor's personal behavior. (DSGRMT7)

	TOTAL	%
0) Does not apply	1	.2
1) No	327	76.8
2) Yes, very serious	31	7.3
3) Yes, moderately serious	27	6.3
4) Yes, not very serious	40	9.4
Missing	8
TOTAL	426	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

244) During the past five years has your congregation experienced any disagreements or conflicts in the following areas?--Member's personal behavior. (DSGRMT8)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	201	47.6
2) Yes, very serious	51	12.1
3) Yes, moderately serious	87	20.6
4) Yes, not very serious	83	19.7
Missing	13
TOTAL	422	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

245) During the past five years has your congregation experienced any disagreements or conflicts in the following areas?--Other. (DSGRMT9)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	78	69
2) Yes, very serious	20	17.7
3) Yes, moderately serious	6	5.3
4) Yes, not very serious	9	8
Missing	325
TOTAL	113	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

246) When your congregation purchases worship, educational, stewardship, evangelism, etc. materials or supplies, does it purchase them: (PRCHS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Exclusively from within the denomination	82	18.9
2) Primarily from within the denomination	275	63.2
3) Primarily from outside the denomination	15	3.4
4) Exclusively from outside the denomination	2	.5
5) From a pretty even balance between denominational and non-denominational sources	61	14
Missing	1
TOTAL	435	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

247) Which of the following three statements best describes your congregation? (DSCRB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Our congregation has definite expectations for members that are strictly enforced	68	15.7
2) Our congregation has fairly clear expectations for members, but the enforcement of these expectations is not very strict	316	73.1
3) Our congregation has only vague expectations for members that are seldom, if ever, enforced	48	11.1
Missing	3
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

248) Approximately how many persons would you say are associated in any way with the religious life of your congregation---counting all adults and children, regular and irregular participants, members and also participating non-members. (NMBPRS)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	436	235.80	525.78

249) Approximately how many persons---both adult and children---would you say regularly participate in the religious life of your congregation, whether or not they are officially members of your congregation?--Number of regularly participating adults (18 and over). (RGLPRS1)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	436	100.63	175.98

250) Approximately How many persons---both adult and children---would you say regularly participate in the religious life of your congregation, whether or not they are officially members of your congregation?--Number of regularly participating children and teens (17 and under). (RGLPRS2)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	436	49.51	82.86

251) Since 1995, has the number of regularly participating adults: (NMRGL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Increased 10% or more	161	37.1
2) Increased 5% to 9%	75	17.3
3) Stayed about the same (+,-4%)	104	24
4) Decreased 5% to 9%	36	8.3
5) Decreased 10% or more	54	12.4
6) Our congregation did not exist in 1995	4	.9
Missing	3
TOTAL	434	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

252) Of the total number of regularly participating adults, what percent would you estimate are: Female. (RGLRAD1)

	TOTAL	%
2) Hardly any	3	.7
3) Few	3	.7
4) Some	26	6.1
5) Many	313	73.5
6) Most	72	16.9
7) All or nearly all	9	2.1
Missing	9
TOTAL	426	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

253) Of the total number of regularly participating adults, what percent would you estimate are: Not high school graduates. (RGLRAD2)

	TOTAL	%
1) None	31	7.3
2) Hardly any	186	43.9
3) Few	104	24.5
4) Some	50	11.8
5) Many	27	6.4
6) Most	12	2.8
7) All or nearly all	14	3.3
Missing	12
TOTAL	424	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

254) Of the total number of regularly participating adults, what percent would you estimate are: College graduates. (RGLRAD3)

	TOTAL	%
1) None	17	4
2) Hardly any	104	24.3
3) Few	122	28.5
4) Some	120	28
5) Many	48	11.2
6) Most	16	3.7
7) All or nearly all	1	.2
Missing	8
TOTAL	428	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

255) Of the total number of regularly participating adults, what percent would you estimate are: Age 35 or younger. (RGLRAD4)

	TOTAL	%
1) None	11	2.6
2) Hardly any	38	8.9
3) Few	92	21.6
4) Some	161	37.8
5) Many	98	23
6) Most	24	5.6
7) All or nearly all	2	.5
Missing	9
TOTAL	426	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

256) Of the total number of regularly participating adults, what percent would you estimate are: Over 60 years old. (RGLRAD5)

	TOTAL	%
1) None	4	.9
2) Hardly any	52	12.1
3) Few	112	26.1
4) Some	135	31.5
5) Many	76	17.7
6) Most	40	9.3
7) All or nearly all	10	2.3
Missing	6
TOTAL	429	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

257) Of the total number of regularly participating adults, what percent would you estimate are: Married. (RGLRAD6)

	TOTAL	%
2) Hardly any	3	.7
3) Few	15	3.5
4) Some	58	13.6
5) Many	147	34.4
6) Most	173	40.5
7) All or nearly all	31	7.3
Missing	8
TOTAL	427	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

258) Of the total number of regularly participating adults, what percent would you estimate are: Life long Nazarenes. (RGLRAD7)

	TOTAL	%
1) None	6	1.4
2) Hardly any	70	16.3
3) Few	106	24.7
4) Some	132	30.7
5) Many	72	16.7
6) Most	36	8.4
7) All or nearly all	8	1.9
Missing	7
TOTAL	430	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

259) Of the total number of regularly participating adults, what percent would you estimate are: New to the congregation in the last five years. (RGLRAD8)

	TOTAL	%
1) None	8	1.9
2) Hardly any	58	13.5
3) Few	127	29.5
4) Some	112	26
5) Many	84	19.5
6) Most	31	7.2
7) All or nearly all	11	2.6
Missing	4
TOTAL	431	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

260) Of the total number of regularly participating adults, what percent would you estimate are: Living in the immediate area around the church building. (RGLRAD9)

	TOTAL	%
1) None	18	4.2
2) Hardly any	103	23.8
3) Few	116	26.9
4) Some	75	17.4
5) Many	60	13.9
6) Most	42	9.7
7) All or nearly all	18	4.2
Missing	4
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

261) Of the total number of regularly participating adults, what percent would you estimate are: Commuting more than 15 minutes to get to the worship services. (RGLRAD10)

	TOTAL	%
1) None	14	3.2
2) Hardly any	107	24.8
3) Few	102	23.7
4) Some	90	20.9
5) Many	80	18.6
6) Most	32	7.4
7) All or nearly all	6	1.4
Missing	3
TOTAL	431	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

262) Of the total number of regularly participating adults, what percent would you estimate are: Currently holding volunteer leadership roles in the congregation (e.g., serving on committees, teaching "Sunday School", etc.). (RGLRAD11)

	TOTAL	%
1) None	6	1.4
2) Hardly any	27	6.2
3) Few	121	27.9
4) Some	163	37.6
5) Many	88	20.3
6) Most	19	4.4
7) All or nearly all	9	2.1
Missing	3
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

263) Of the total number of regularly participating adults, what percent would you estimate are: In households with incomes below $20,000. (RGLRAD12)

	TOTAL	%
1) None	13	3
2) Hardly any	124	28.6
3) Few	131	30.2
4) Some	83	19.1
5) Many	47	10.8
6) Most	25	5.8
7) All or nearly all	11	2.5
Missing	3
TOTAL	434	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

264) Of the total number of regularly participating adults, what percent would you estimate are: In households with children under age 18 present. (RGLRAD13)

	TOTAL	%
1) None	11	2.5
2) Hardly any	63	14.5
3) Few	106	24.5
4) Some	154	35.6
5) Many	80	18.5
6) Most	18	4.2
7) All or nearly all	1	.2
Missing	3
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

265) Of your total number of regularly participating adults, how many would you estimate are: American Indian/Alaska Native (AMINDIAN)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	436	1.66	9.67

266) Of your total number of regularly participating adults, how many would you estimate are: Asian (ASIAN)

	TOTAL	%
0) Does not apply	370	85.1
1)	32	7.4
2)	13	3
3)	4	.9
4)	1	.2
5)	6	1.4
9)	1	.2
10)	2	.5
15)	2	.5
25)	1	.2
50)	1	.2
100)	2	.5
Missing	1
TOTAL	435	100.0

[ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

267) Of your total number of regularly participating adults, how many would you estimate are: Black or African American (BLACK)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	436	2.19	9.35

268) Of your total number of regularly participating adults, how many would you estimate are: Hispanic or Latino/a (LATINO)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	436	3.71	12.69

269) Of your total number of regularly participating adults, how many would you estimate are: Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander (HAWAIIAN)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	436	0.17	0.93

270) Of your total number of regularly participating adults, how many would you estimate are: White (WHITE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	436	87.41	26.15

271) Of your total number of regularly participating adults, how many would you estimate are: Other (OTHRACEG)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	436	3.74	17.27

272) List of other race groups from OTHRACEG (RACEGRPS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Arabic	1	8.3
2) Asian/White	1	8.3
3) Bi-racial	1	8.3
4) Cape Verdean	1	8.3
5) Filipino	1	8.3
6) Haitian	1	8.3
7) Indian	1	8.3
8) Indian (India)	1	8.3
9) Middle Eastern	1	8.3
10) Middle Eastern	1	8.3
11) Portuguese	1	8.3
12) White/Native American	1	8.3
Missing	424
TOTAL	12	100.0

[ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

273) Within these racial/cultural groups, are there any significant national sub-groups (e.g., German, Korean, Irish, Mexican, Caribbean, etc.)? (ETHNAD2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	57	14.5
2) No	337	85.5
Missing	39
TOTAL	394	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

274) National sub-group list from ETHNAD2 (ETHNLIST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Armanian, Jordanian, Egyptian	1	1.8
2) Armenian, Chinese, Mexican	1	1.8
3) Bi-racial couple, moved away	1	1.8
4) Cantonese & Mardarin	1	1.8
5) Cape Verdean	1	1.8
6) Caribbean	4	7
7) Chinese, Arabic	1	1.8
8) Dutch	1	1.8
9) English, German, Swedish	1	1.8
10) Filipino	1	1.8
11) Finnish	1	1.8
12) German	5	8.8
13) German, Mexican	2	3.5
14) German, Scandinavian	1	1.8
15) Haitian	2	3.5
16) Hispanic	2	3.5
17) Honduran	1	1.8
18) Italian	1	1.8
19) Korean	2	3.5
20) Korean, German, Caribbean	1	1.8
21) Mexican	14	24.6
22) Mexican & Corean	1	1.8
23) Mexican, Central Am., Belize	1	1.8
24) Mexican, Philippino	1	1.8
25) Mexican/Filipinio	1	1.8
26) Mexican/Guatemala	1	1.8
27) Norwegian	1	1.8
28) Philipino	1	1.8
29) Portuguese/Cape Verdian	1	1.8
30) Scandinavian	1	1.8
31) Scandinavian Background	1	1.8
32) Some German	1	1.8
33) South African	1	1.8
Missing	380
TOTAL	57	100.0

[ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

275) Of your total number of adult participants, how many would you estimate are involved in: Recruiting new members. (ADPART1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Almost All	8	1.8
2) Most	35	8.1
3) Some	172	39.6
4) Few	198	45.6
5) None	21	4.8
Missing	1
TOTAL	434	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

276) Of your total number of adult participants, how many would you estimate are involved in: Activities outside of worship that strengthen their faith. (ADPART2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Almost All	4	.9
2) Most	49	11.3
3) Some	249	57.5
4) Few	122	28.2
5) None	9	2.1
Missing	2
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

277) Of your total number of adult participants, how many would you estimate are involved in: Expressing their faith through helping others. (ADPART3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Almost All	13	3
2) Most	103	23.8
3) Some	258	59.6
4) Few	56	12.9
5) None	3	.7
Missing	2
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

278) How many of the high school age children of your adult participants would you estimate are involved in the religious life and activities of your congregation? (HSCLAD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Almost All	95	22.7
2) Most	148	35.3
3) Some	85	20.3
4) Few	44	10.5
5) Hardly Any	47	11.2
Missing	14
TOTAL	419	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

279) How would you describe your congregation's financial health currently and 5 years ago (1995)?--Currently. (CNGRMNY1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent	104	23.9
2) Good	141	32.3
3) Tight, but manageable	142	32.6
4) In some difficulty	36	8.3
5) In serious difficulty	13	3
TOTAL	436	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

280) How would you describe your congregation's financial health currently and 5 years ago (1995)?--In 1995. (CNGRMNY2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent	36	8.3
2) Good	119	27.5
3) Tight, but manageable	146	33.8
4) In some difficulty	82	19
5) In serious difficulty	43	10
6) Did not exist in 1995	6	1.4
Missing	3
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

281) Total income for year (in dollars) (INCOME)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	436	157145.42	309555.33

282) Approximately what percentage of your church's total income last year was from endowments or investments? (ENDWINVT)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	436	0.96	5.73

283) Approximately how much money did your congregation spend in the following areas last year?--Staff salaries (CNGSPND1)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	436	37514.38	64218.28

284) Approximately how much money did your congregation spend in the following areas last year?--Congregational operations (CNGSPND2)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	436	58770.61	119775.20

285) Approximately how much money did your congregation spend in the following areas last year?--Capital expenses (CNGSPND3)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	436	18332.32	50387.74

286) Approximately how much money did your congregation spend in the following areas last year?--Program support and materials (CNGSPND4)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	436	6416.12	13446.97

287) Approximately how much money did your congregation spend in the following areas last year?--Mission work through denomination (CNGSPND5)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	436	28685.38	56248.37

288) Approximately how much money did your congregation spend in the following areas last year?--Local mission work (other than through denomination) (CNGSPND6)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	436	1578.00	6173.45

289) Approximately how much money did your congregation spend in the following areas last year?--National and international mission work and programs (other than through denomination) (CNGSPND7)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	436	1571.85	8405.05

290) Approximately how much money did your congregation spend in the following areas last year?--Subsidies to school, day care or before/after school program (CNGSPND8)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	436	420.79	2386.70

291) Approximately how much money did your congregation spend in the following areas last year?--Money put into reserves, endowments, investments (CNGSPND9)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	436	9141.27	88423.17

292) Approximately how much money did your congregation spend in the following areas last year?--Other (CNGSPN10)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	436	866.63	2373.54

293) Total expenditures (TOTEXP)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	436	163336.15	323043.33

294) During the past 12 months, what methods did your congregation use to encourage financial giving among members?: Sermons on stewardship (ENCRGV1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	373	86.9
2) No	56	13.1
Missing	6
TOTAL	429	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

295) During the past 12 months, what methods did your congregation use to encourage financial giving among members?: Appeals of testimonies from lay participants during worship services (ENCRGV2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	192	44.7
2) No	238	55.3
Missing	6
TOTAL	430	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

296) During the past 12 months, what methods did your congregation use to encourage financial giving among members?: Special fund raisers (fairs, bake sales, etc) (ENCRGV3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	183	42.7
2) No	246	57.3
Missing	6
TOTAL	429	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

297) During the past 12 months, what methods did your congregation use to encourage financial giving among members?: Appeals based on specific, concrete and special needs (ENCRGV4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	342	79.5
2) No	88	20.5
Missing	6
TOTAL	430	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

298) During the past 12 months, what methods did your congregation use to encourage financial giving among members?: Distribution of promotional material (from Stewardship Development, etc) (ENCRGV5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	156	36.4
2) No	273	63.6
Missing	6
TOTAL	429	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

299) During the past 12 months, what methods did your congregation use to encourage financial giving among members?: Canvassing members by phone or in person (e.g., member visitation) (ENCRGV6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	15	3.5
2) No	415	96.5
Missing	6
TOTAL	430	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

300) During the past 12 months, what methods did your congregation use to encourage financial giving among members?: Pledge or commitment cards (ENCRGV7)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	205	47.8
2) No	224	52.2
Missing	6
TOTAL	429	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

301) During the past 12 months, what methods did your congregation use to encourage financial giving among members?: Weekly giving envelopes (ENCRGV8)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	291	67.7
2) No	139	32.3
Missing	6
TOTAL	430	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

302) During the past 12 months, what methods did your congregation use to encourage financial giving among members?: Quarterly giving statements (ENCRGV9)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	66	15.4
2) No	363	84.6
Missing	6
TOTAL	429	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

303) During the past 12 months, what methods did your congregation use to encourage financial giving among members?: Teaching that a 10% tithe belongs to God, is due God and should be given to God (ENCRGV10)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	393	91.6
2) No	36	8.4
Missing	6
TOTAL	429	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

304) During the past 12 months, what methods did your congregation use to encourage financial giving among Members?: Teaching that giving a proportion of one's income, not tithing per se, is sufficient (ENCRGV11)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	22	5.1
2) No	408	94.9
Missing	6
TOTAL	430	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

305) Has your church started any other congregations? [Note: question part of the "Megachurch Supplement" section of the survey, so not all congregations responded to this question.] (STRTDCNG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	4	66.7
2) No	2	33.3
Missing	427
TOTAL	6	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

306) Do you have any satellite churches in other locations that are part of your congregation? [Note: question part of the "Megachurch Supplement" section of the survey, so not all congregations responded to this question.] (SATELA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1	16.7
2) No	5	83.3
Missing	427
TOTAL	6	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

307) [If YES to SATELA], how many? [Note: question part of the "Megachurch Supplement" section of the survey, so not all congregations responded to this question.] (SATNUM)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	436	1.62	1.09

308) [If YES to SATELA], do they have distinctive styles, missions? [Note: question part of the "Megachurch Supplement" section of the survey, so not all congregations responded to this question.] (SATELB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1	100
Missing	434
TOTAL	1	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

309) Does your congregation have a radio ministry? [Note: question part of the "Megachurch Supplement" section of the survey, so not all congregations responded to this question.] (RADIOMN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2	28.6
2) No	5	71.4
Missing	427
TOTAL	7	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

310) Does your congregation have a television ministry? [Note: question part of the "Megachurch Supplement" section of the survey, so not all congregations responded to this question.] (TVMNSTRY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1	14.3
2) No	6	85.7
Missing	427
TOTAL	7	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

311) Does your church sponsor pastor's or ministerial conferences? [Note: question part of the "Megachurch Supplement" section of the survey, so not all congregations responded to this question.] (PSTRCNFR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2	33.3
2) No	4	66.7
Missing	427
TOTAL	6	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

312) Are new members required to take a membership class prior to or after becoming members? [Note: question part of the "Megachurch Supplement" section of the survey, so not all congregations responded to this question.] (NEWMMBR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	7	100
Missing	427
TOTAL	7	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

313) Are new members assigned a "mentor"? [Note: question part of the "Megachurch Supplement" section of the survey, so not all congregations responded to this question.] (NEWMNTR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1	14.3
2) No	6	85.7
Missing	427
TOTAL	7	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

314) Are new members strongly encouraged to volunteer in the church's ministries? [Note: question part of the "Megachurch Supplement" section of the survey, so not all congregations responded to this question.] (NEWVLNTR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	7	100
Missing	427
TOTAL	7	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

315) Are efforts made to provide special parking or seating for visitors to your church? [Note: question part of the "Megachurch Supplement" section of the survey, so not all congregations responded to this question.] (SPCLVSTR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	7	100
Missing	427
TOTAL	7	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

316) Are visitors acknowledged in an obvious way (stand up, raise hand, visitor label, etc.)? [Note: question part of the "Megachurch Supplement" section of the survey, so not all congregations responded to this question.] (NEWOBVS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2	28.6
2) No	5	71.4
Missing	427
TOTAL	7	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

317) Which statement best describes the situation in your congregation concerning the use of small groups for fellowship, spiritual nurture, etc. [Note: question part of the "Megachurch Supplement" section of the survey, so not all congregations responded to this question.] (FLLWSHP)

	TOTAL	%
2) A few such groups meet, but they are not central to our church's program	1	16.7
3) Small groups are central to our strategy for Christian nurture and spiritual formation	5	83.3
Missing	427
TOTAL	6	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

318) Does your church have a web site? [Note: question part of the "Megachurch Supplement" section of the survey, so not all congregations responded to this question.] (WBSITE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	6	85.7
2) No	1	14.3
Missing	427
TOTAL	7	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

319) Is your church part of a network, fellowship, or association in addition to the denomination? [Note: question part of the "Megachurch Supplement" section of the survey, so not all congregations responded to this question.] (CHRCHPRT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	4	57.1
2) No	3	42.9
Missing	427
TOTAL	7	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

320) Is your church part of a network, fellowship, or association in addition to the denomination?--If "Yes", what is the name of the network? [Note: question part of the "Megachurch Supplement" section of the survey, so not all congregations responded to this question.] (CHRCHPRA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Leadership Network	1	33.3
2) Mission Media	1	33.3
3) The Churches of Chesterfield	1	33.3
4) Willow Creek Association	0	0
Missing	432
TOTAL	3	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

321) Nazarene size category (NAZSIZE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than 100	302	69.3
2) 100 to 249	102	23.4
3) 250 or more	32	7.3
TOTAL	436	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

322) Nazarene region (NAZREGN)

	TOTAL	%
1) USA Central Region	67	15.4
2) USA East Central Region	51	11.7
3) USA Eastern Region	54	12.4
4) USA North Central Region	42	9.7
5) USA Northwest Region	39	9
6) USA South Central Region	57	13.1
7) USA Southeast Region	75	17.2
8) USA Southwest Region	50	11.5
TOTAL	435	100.0

[ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

323) Weight (NAZWEIGH)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL		1	0.234

324) Clergy age category (AGECAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) 35 or younger	37	8.7
2) 36 to 45	129	30.5
3) 46 to 55	150	35.5
4) 56 or older	107	25.3
Missing	12
TOTAL	423	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

325) Location recoded (LOCREC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Rural	42	9.7
2) Town	140	32.4
3) Center of city	40	9.3
4) Other of city	82	19
5) Older suburb	80	18.5
6) Newer suburb	48	11.1
Missing	3
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

326) How would you describe the place where your congregation's primary worship building is located? (for use with online analysis) (I-BLDNG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Rural or open country	42	9.7
2) Town or village of less than 10,000	140	32.4
3) In or around a city of 10,000-49,999	127	29.4
4) In or around a city of 50,000-249,999	63	14.6
5) In or around a city of 250,000+	60	13.9
Missing	3
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

327) What is the total attendance for all services held on this day/time on a typical weekend: Sunday AM (recoded for use with online analysis) (I-SUNAMATT)

	TOTAL	%
1) 0-50	162	37.7
2) 51-100	126	29.3
3) 101-250	106	24.7
4) 251-500	25	5.8
5) 501+	11	2.6
Missing	6
TOTAL	430	100.0

[ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

Syntax Repository

Measurement Wizard

Data Archive

Compare Nations + Regions

Regional Profiles

National Profiles

GIS Maps

Maps

Reports

Denominational Web Pages

Group Profiles

Religion Family Trees

QuickLists

U.S. Congregations

U.S. Surveys

Religious Minorities

Social Movements & Religion

Prominent Religious Events & People

U.S. Maps

International Maps

GIS Maps