Codebook | Presbyterian Panel Survey, May 2001 - The U.S. Congregational Life Survey (Presbyterian Panel Version), Elders | Data Archive | The Association of Religion Data Archives

Presbyterian Panel Survey, May 2001 - The U.S. Congregational Life Survey (Presbyterian Panel Version), Elders

Data Archive > U.S. Surveys > Religious Groups > Members or Leaders > Presbyterian > Codebook

All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).

1) Panel Identification Number (NEWCODE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	613	50576.069	336

2) Did you attend a worship service on Sunday, April 29, 2001, or Saturday, April 28, 2001? (ATTENDED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, at a congregation I usually attend	495	83.6
2) Yes, at a different congregation	30	5.1
3) No	67	11.3
Missing	21
TOTAL	592	100.0

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

3) How often do you go to worship services at your congregation? (WRSHOFTN)

	TOTAL	%
2) Hardly ever/special occasions	5	0.8
3) Less than once a month	2	0.3
4) Once a month	7	1.1
5) Two or three times a month	48	7.9
6) Usually every week	504	82.5
7) More than once a week	45	7.4
Missing	2
TOTAL	611	100.0

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

4) How long have you been going to worship services or activities at your congregation? (TIMECONG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than one year	5	0.8
2) 1-2 years	10	1.6
3) 3-5 years	17	2.8
4) 6-10 years	83	13.7
5) 11-20 years	180	29.6
6) More than 20 years	312	51.3
7) I am visiting and do not regularly go anywhere else	1	0.2
Missing	5
TOTAL	608	100.0

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

5) Are you regularly involved in any group activities here? : Sunday school or church school (GROPACT1)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	322	52.5
1) Checked	291	47.5
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

6) Are you regularly involved in any group activities here? : In prayer, discussion, or Bible study (GROPACT2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	334	54.5
1) Checked	279	45.5
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

7) Are you regularly involved in any group activities here? : In fellowships, clubs, or other social groups (GROPACT3)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	278	45.4
1) Checked	335	54.6
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

8) Are you regularly involved in any group activities here? : We have no group activities (GROPACT4)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	608	99.2
1) Checked	5	0.8
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

9) Are you regularly involved in any group activities here? : I am not regularly involved in group activities (GROPACT5)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	521	85.0
1) Checked	92	15.0
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

10) Do you regularly take part in any activities of this congregation that reach out to the wider community (e.g., visitation, outreach, community service, social justice)? : In evangelism or outreach activities (OUTRACT1)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	418	68.2
1) Checked	195	31.8
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

11) Do you regularly take part in any activities of this congregation that reach out to the wider community (e.g., visitation, outreach, community service, social justice)? : In community service, social justice, or advocacy activities of this congregation (OUTRACT2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	358	58.4
1) Checked	255	41.6
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

12) Do you regularly take part in any activities of this congregation that reach out to the wider community (e.g., visitation, outreach, community service, social justice)? : We don't have such activities (OUTRACT3)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	571	93.1
1) Checked	42	6.9
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

13) Do you regularly take part in any activities of this congregation that reach out to the wider community (e.g., visitation, outreach, community service, social justice)? : I am not regularly involved (OUTRACT4)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	408	66.6
1) Checked	205	33.4
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

14) Do you currently have any of the following roles here? : Member of the governing board (session) (HVEROLE1)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	405	66.1
1) Checked	208	33.9
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

15) Do you currently have any of the following roles here? : Member of a congregational committee or task force (HVEROLE2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	311	50.7
1) Checked	302	49.3
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

16) Do you currently have any of the following roles here? : Leading or assisting in worship (HVEROLE3)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	489	79.8
1) Checked	124	20.2
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

17) Do you currently have any of the following roles here? : Officer or leader of men's, women's, youth, or other small group (HVEROLE4)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	504	82.2
1) Checked	109	17.8
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

18) Do you currently have any of the following roles here? : Choir member, musician, or choir director (HVEROLE5)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	458	74.7
1) Checked	155	25.3
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

19) Do you currently have any of the following roles here? : Sunday school or church school teacher (HVEROLE6)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	481	78.5
1) Checked	132	21.5
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

20) Do you currently have any of the following roles here? : Deacon (HVEROLE7)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	596	97.2
1) Checked	17	2.8
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

21) Do you currently have any of the following roles here? : Other role not listed here (specify) (HVEROLE8)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	499	81.4
1) Checked	114	18.6
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

22) Do you currently have any of the following roles here? : None (HVEROLE9)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	537	87.6
1) Checked	76	12.4
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) No real growth	75	12.4
2) Some growth	291	48.3
3) Much growth, mainly through this congregation	164	27.2
4) Much growth, mainly through other groups or congregations	25	4.1
5) Much growth, mainly though my own private activities	48	8.0
Missing	10
TOTAL	603	100.0

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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Every day/most days	290	47.4
2) A few times a week	162	26.5
3) Once a week	36	5.9
4) Occasionally	94	15.4
5) Hardly ever	28	4.6
6) Never	2	0.3
Missing	1
TOTAL	612	100.0

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

25) Which statement comes closest to your view of the Bible? (VIEWBIBL)

	TOTAL	%
1) The Bible is the word of God, to be taken literally word for word	88	14.5
2) The Bible is the word of God, to be interpreted in the light of its historical and cultural context	246	40.7
3) The Bible is the word of God, to be interpreted in the light of its historical context and the Church's teachings	222	36.7
4) The Bible is not the word of God, but contains God's word to us	39	6.4
5) The Bible is not the word of God but is a valuable book	4	0.7
7) Don't know	6	1.0
Missing	8
TOTAL	605	100.0

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

26) All the different religions are equally good ways of helping a person find ultimate truth. (ALLRELGS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	33	5.4
2) Agree	174	28.6
3) Neutral or unsure	142	23.3
4) Disagree	148	24.3
5) Strongly disagree	112	18.4
Missing	4
TOTAL	609	100.0

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

27) My spiritual needs are being met in this congregation or parish. (SPNEEDS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	187	30.7
2) Agree	320	52.5
3) Neutral or unsure	61	10.0
4) Disagree	35	5.7
5) Strongly disagree	7	1.1
Missing	3
TOTAL	610	100.0

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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) No, I've had faith for as long as I can remember	252	41.5
2) No, I came to faith through a gradual process	233	38.4
3) Yes, at one specific moment in the last 5 years	3	0.5
4) Yes, at one specific moment more than 5 years ago	62	10.2
5) Yes, a number of specific moments of commitment or re-commitment	52	8.6
6) Not sure or not applicable	5	0.8
Missing	6
TOTAL	607	100.0

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

29) Are you involved in any community service, social service, or advocacy groups not connected to this congregation? : Social service or charity groups (SRVCGRP1)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	331	54.0
1) Checked	282	46.0
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

30) Are you involved in any community service, social service, or advocacy groups not connected to this congregation? : Advocacy, justice, or lobbying groups (SRVCGRP2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	537	87.6
1) Checked	76	12.4
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

31) Are you involved in any community service, social service, or advocacy groups not connected to this congregation? : I'm not involved with such groups (SRVCGRP3)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	331	54.0
1) Checked	282	46.0
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) I do not have faith, so the question is not applicable	1	0.2
2) I do not talk about my faith; my life and actions are sufficient	66	10.8
3) I find it hard to talk about my faith in ordinary language	96	15.7
4) I mostly feel at ease talking about my faith and do so if it comes up	382	62.4
5) I feel at ease talking about my faith and seek opportunities to do so	67	10.9
Missing	1
TOTAL	612	100.0

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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, and I have done so in the past 12 months	315	51.5
2) Yes, but I have not done so in the past 12 months	246	40.2
3) Don't know	27	4.4
4) No, probably not	22	3.6
5) No, definitely not	2	0.3
Missing	1
TOTAL	612	100.0

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

34) In the past 12 months, have you done any of the following? : Loaned money to someone outside your family (PASTYR1)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	504	82.2
1) Checked	109	17.8
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

35) In the past 12 months, have you done any of the following? : Cared for someone outside your family who was very sick (PASTYR2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	489	79.8
1) Checked	124	20.2
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

36) In the past 12 months, have you done any of the following? : Helped someone outside your family find a job (PASTYR3)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	476	77.7
1) Checked	137	22.3
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

37) In the past 12 months, have you done any of the following? : Donated or prepared food for someone outside your family or congregation (PASTYR4)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	231	37.7
1) Checked	382	62.3
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

38) In the past 12 months, have you done any of the following? : Voted in the last presidential election (PASTYR5)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	28	4.6
1) Checked	585	95.4
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

39) In the past 12 months, have you done any of the following? : Donated money to a charitable organization (other than this congregation) (PASTYR6)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	48	7.8
1) Checked	565	92.2
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

40) In the past 12 months, have you done any of the following? : Worked with others to try to solve a community problem (PASTYR7)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	397	64.8
1) Checked	216	35.2
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

41) In the past 12 months, have you done any of the following? : Contacted an elected official about a public issue (PASTYR8)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	405	66.2
1) Checked	207	33.8
Missing	1
TOTAL	612	100.0

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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	132	21.7
2) Satisfied	237	39.0
3) Mixed feelings	149	24.5
4) Dissatisfied	48	7.9
5) Very dissatisfied	13	2.1
6) Not sure or not applicable	28	4.6
Missing	6
TOTAL	607	100.0

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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) I have been given the opportunity and often participate in decision-making	370	61.1
2) I have been given the opportunity and occasionally get involved in decision-making	196	32.3
3) I have been given the opportunity but don't usually get involved in decision-making	20	3.3
4) I have not been given the opportunity to be involved and this is fine	14	2.3
5) I have not been given the opportunity to be involved and I am not happy about this	6	1.0
Missing	7
TOTAL	606	100.0

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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, a strong sense of belonging that is growing	270	44.3
2) Yes, a strong sense - about the same as last year	246	40.4
3) Yes, but perhaps not as strong as in the past	75	12.3
4) No, but I am new here	5	0.8
5) No, but I wish I did by now	6	1.0
6) No, but I am happy as I am	6	1.0
7) Don't know/not applicable	1	0.2
Missing	4
TOTAL	609	100.0

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

45) While you may value many different styles of music, which of the following do you prefer in congregational worship? : Traditional hymns (WRSHMSC1)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	84	13.7
1) Checked	529	86.3
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

46) While you may value many different styles of music, which of the following do you prefer in congregational worship? : Praise music or choruses (WRSHMSC2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	421	68.7
1) Checked	192	31.3
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

47) While you may value many different styles of music, which of the following do you prefer in congregational worship? : Contemporary hymns (WRSHMSC3)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	462	75.4
1) Checked	151	24.6
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

48) While you may value many different styles of music, which of the following do you prefer in congregational worship? : Other contemporary music or songs (WRSHMSC4)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	559	91.2
1) Checked	54	8.8
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

49) While you may value many different styles of music, which of the following do you prefer in congregational worship? : Sung responsorial psalms (WRSHMSC5)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	601	98.0
1) Checked	12	2.0
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

50) While you may value many different styles of music, which of the following do you prefer in congregational worship? : Classical music or chorales (WRSHMSC6)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	478	78.0
1) Checked	135	22.0
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

51) While you may value many different styles of music, which of the following do you prefer in congregational worship? : Contemplative chants (WRSHMSC7)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	601	98.0
1) Checked	12	2.0
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

52) While you may value many different styles of music, which of the following do you prefer in congregational worship? : Music or songs from a variety of cultures (WRSHMSC8)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	561	91.5
1) Checked	52	8.5
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

53) While you may value many different styles of music, which of the following do you prefer in congregational worship? : African-American gospel music (WRSHMSC9)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	580	94.6
1) Checked	33	5.4
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

54) While you may value many different styles of music, which of the following do you prefer in congregational worship? : No music or songs (WRSMSC10)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	613	100.0
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

55) While you may value many different styles of music, which of the following do you prefer in congregational worship? : Don't know (WRSMSC11)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	610	99.5
1) Checked	3	0.5
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) A great extent	263	45.6
2) Some extent	255	44.2
3) A small extent	54	9.4
4) Not at all	5	0.9
Missing	36
TOTAL	577	100.0

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

57) Which of the following aspects of this congregation do you personally most value? : Wider community care or social justice emphasis (MOSTVAL1)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	495	84.9
1) Checked	88	15.1
Missing	30
TOTAL	583	100.0

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

58) Which of the following aspects of this congregation do you personally most value? : Reaching those who do not attend church (MOSTVAL2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	565	92.2
1) Checked	48	7.8
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

59) Which of the following aspects of this congregation do you personally most value? : Traditional style of worship or music (MOSTVAL3)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	333	54.3
1) Checked	280	45.7
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

60) Which of the following aspects of this congregation do you personally most value? : Contemporary style of worship or music (MOSTVAL4)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	565	92.2
1) Checked	48	7.8
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

61) Which of the following aspects of this congregation do you personally most value? : Sharing in Holy Communion, Eucharist, or the Lord's Supper (MOSTVAL5)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	365	59.5
1) Checked	248	40.5
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

62) Which of the following aspects of this congregation do you personally most value? : Social activities or meeting new people (MOSTVAL6)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	530	86.5
1) Checked	83	13.5
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

63) Which of the following aspects of this congregation do you personally most value? : Sermons, preaching, or homilies (MOSTVAL7)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	302	49.3
1) Checked	311	50.7
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

64) Which of the following aspects of this congregation do you personally most value? : Bible study or prayer groups, orhter discussion groups (MOSTVAL8)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	452	73.7
1) Checked	161	26.3
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

65) Which of the following aspects of this congregation do you personally most value? : Ministry for children or youth (MOSTVAL9)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	495	80.8
1) Checked	118	19.2
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

66) Which of the following aspects of this congregation do you personally most value? : Prayer ministry for one another (MSTVAL10)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	524	85.5
1) Checked	89	14.5
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

67) Which of the following aspects of this congregation do you personally most value? : Practical care for one another in times of need (MSTVAL11)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	453	73.9
1) Checked	160	26.1
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

68) Which of the following aspects of this congregation do you personally most value? : The congregation's school or pre-school (MSTVAL12)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	595	97.1
1) Checked	18	2.9
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

69) Which of the following aspects of this congregation do you personally most value? : Openness to social diversity (MSTVAL13)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	573	93.5
1) Checked	40	6.5
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

70) Which of the following aspects of this congregation do you personally most value? : Adult church-school or Sunday school class (MSTVAL14)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	497	81.1
1) Checked	116	18.9
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) No, I have little contact with others from this congregation outside of activities here	17	2.8
2) No, I have some friends in this congregation, but my closest friends are not involved here	53	8.7
3) Yes, I have some close friends here as well as other close friends who are not a part of this congregation	413	67.9
4) Yes, most of my closest friends are part of this congregation	125	20.6
Missing	5
TOTAL	608	100.0

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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) No conflict that I am aware of\None	166	27.4
2) Some minor conflict	302	49.9
3) Major conflict	55	9.1
4) Major conflict, with leaders or people leaving	71	11.7
5) Don't know	11	1.8
Missing	8
TOTAL	605	100.0

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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, to a great extent	284	46.8
2) Yes, to some extent	238	39.2
3) Yes, to a small extent	62	10.2
4) Not at all	20	3.3
5) Don't know	3	0.5
Missing	6
TOTAL	607	100.0

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

74) Of the following list of voluntary organizations and activities, which, if any, do you belong to? : Social welfare services for elderly, handicapped, or deprived people (VOLACTS1)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	482	78.6
1) Checked	131	21.4
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

75) Of the following list of voluntary organizations and activities, which, if any, do you belong to? : Religious or church organizations (VOLACTS2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	220	35.9
1) Checked	393	64.1
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

76) Of the following list of voluntary organizations and activities, which, if any, do you belong to? : Education, arts, music, or cultural activities (VOLACTS3)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	384	62.6
1) Checked	229	37.4
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

77) Of the following list of voluntary organizations and activities, which, if any, do you belong to? : Labor unions (VOLACTS4)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	587	95.8
1) Checked	26	4.2
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

78) Of the following list of voluntary organizations and activities, which, if any, do you belong to? : Political parties or groups (VOLACTS5)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	481	78.5
1) Checked	132	21.5
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

79) Of the following list of voluntary organizations and activities, which, if any, do you belong to? : Local community action on issues like poverty, employment, housing, or racial equality (VOLACTS6)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	542	88.4
1) Checked	71	11.6
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

80) Of the following list of voluntary organizations and activities, which, if any, do you belong to? : Third world development or human rights (VOLACTS7)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	584	95.3
1) Checked	29	4.7
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

81) Of the following list of voluntary organizations and activities, which, if any, do you belong to? : Conservation, environment, or animal rights groups (VOLACTS8)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	523	85.3
1) Checked	90	14.7
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

82) Of the following list of voluntary organizations and activities, which, if any, do you belong to? : Professional associations (VOLACTS9)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	386	63.0
1) Checked	227	37.0
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

83) Of the following list of voluntary organizations and activities, which, if any, do you belong to? : Youth work (VOLACT10)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	520	84.8
1) Checked	93	15.2
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

84) Of the following list of voluntary organizations and activities, which, if any, do you belong to? : Sports or recreation (VOLACT11)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	504	82.2
1) Checked	109	17.8
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

85) Of the following list of voluntary organizations and activities, which, if any, do you belong to? : Women's groups (VOLACT12)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	473	77.2
1) Checked	140	22.8
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

86) Of the following list of voluntary organizations and activities, which, if any, do you belong to? : Voluntary organizations concerned with health (VOLACT13)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	539	87.9
1) Checked	74	12.1
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

87) Of the following list of voluntary organizations and activities, which, if any, do you belong to? : Other groups (VOLACT14)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	481	78.5
1) Checked	132	21.5
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

88) Of the following list of voluntary activities for which, if any, are you doing unpaid voluntary work? : Social welfare services for elderly, handicapped, or deprived people (VOLWORK1)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	487	79.4
1) Checked	126	20.6
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

89) Of the following list of voluntary activities for which, if any, are you doing unpaid voluntary work? : Religious or church organizations (VOLWORK2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	244	39.8
1) Checked	369	60.2
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

90) Of the following list of voluntary activities for which, if any, are you doing unpaid voluntary work? : Education, arts, music, or cultural activities (VOLWORK3)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	460	75.0
1) Checked	153	25.0
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

91) Of the following list of voluntary activities for which, if any, are you doing unpaid voluntary work? : Labor unions (VOLWORK4)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	603	98.4
1) Checked	10	1.6
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

92) Of the following list of voluntary activities for which, if any, are you doing unpaid voluntary work? : Political parties or groups (VOLWORK5)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	553	90.2
1) Checked	60	9.8
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

93) Of the following list of voluntary activities for which, if any, are you doing unpaid voluntary work? : Local community action on issues like poverty, employment, housing, or racial equality (VOLWORK6)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	549	89.6
1) Checked	64	10.4
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

94) Of the following list of voluntary activities for which, if any, are you doing unpaid voluntary work? : Third world development or human rights (VOLWORK7)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	596	97.2
1) Checked	17	2.8
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

95) Of the following list of voluntary activities for which, if any, are you doing unpaid voluntary work? : Conservation, environment, or animal rights groups (VOLWORK8)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	558	91.0
1) Checked	55	9.0
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

96) Of the following list of voluntary activities for which, if any, are you doing unpaid voluntary work? : Professional associations (VOLWORK9)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	498	81.2
1) Checked	115	18.8
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

97) Of the following list of voluntary activities for which, if any, are you doing unpaid voluntary work? : Youth work (VOLWRK10)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	531	86.6
1) Checked	82	13.4
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

98) Of the following list of voluntary activities for which, if any, are you doing unpaid voluntary work? : Sports or recreation (VOLWRK11)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	540	88.1
1) Checked	73	11.9
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

99) Of the following list of voluntary activities for which, if any, are you doing unpaid voluntary work? : Women's groups (VOLWRK12)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	517	84.3
1) Checked	96	15.7
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

100) Of the following list of voluntary activities for which, if any, are you doing unpaid voluntary work? : Voluntary organizations concerned with health (VOLWRK13)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	547	89.2
1) Checked	66	10.8
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

101) Of the following list of voluntary activities for which, if any, are you doing unpaid voluntary work? : Other groups (VOLWRK14)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	520	84.8
1) Checked	93	15.2
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

102) About how much do you give financially to this congregation? (DONATE)

	TOTAL	%
1) I give 10% or more of my net income regularly	141	23.7
2) I give about 5% to 9% of my net income regularly	293	49.2
3) I give less than 5% of my net income regularly	151	25.3
4) I give a small amount whenever I am here	7	1.2
5) I do not contribute financially here	4	0.7
Missing	17
TOTAL	596	100.0

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

103) To complete future panel surveys on the web click here (WEB)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	577	94.1
1) Checked	36	5.9
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

104) Sample (SAMPLE)

	TOTAL	%
2) Elders	613	100.0
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

105) Survey format (SURVEY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Paper copy	583	95.1
2) From the web	30	4.9
TOTAL	613	100.0

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

106) How many years have you been a member of your current congregation? __ year(s) (if less than one year, __ months) (YRSMMMBR)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	605	22.2	15

107) How far do you live from your congregation? __ mile(s) (HOWFAR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Less than one mile	11	1.8
1) 1	139	23.2
2) 2	91	15.2
3) 3	89	14.8
4) 4	47	7.8
5) 5	67	11.2
6) 6	34	5.7
7) 7	18	3.0
8) 8	29	4.8
9) 9	7	1.2
10) 10	23	3.8
11) 11	1	0.2
12) 12	9	1.5
13) 13	3	0.5
14) 14	1	0.2
15) 15	11	1.8
17) 17	3	0.5
18) 18	2	0.3
19) 19	1	0.2
20) 20	5	0.8
22) 22	1	0.2
25) 25	1	0.2
30) 30	3	0.5
37) 37	1	0.2
40) 40	1	0.2
500) 500	1	0.2
998) 998 miles or more	1	0.2
Missing	13
TOTAL	600	100.0

[ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

108) What is the approximate membership of the congregations(s) you attend? If you don't know, leave the line blank and check here. (NOMEMBER)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	578	1020.6	1774

109) Have you ever been ordained an elder in the Presbyterian Church? (Check one box) (EVERELDR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	601	99.2
2) No	5	0.8
Missing	7
TOTAL	606	100.0

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

110) [IF YES TO EVERELDR] Are you serving now on session? (NOWELDR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	344	57.8
2) No	251	42.2
Missing	18
TOTAL	595	100.0

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

111) Have you ever been ordained a deacon in the Presbyterian Church? (Check one box) (EVERDCON)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	238	39.6
2) No	363	60.4
Missing	12
TOTAL	601	100.0

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

112) [IF YES TO EVERDCON] Are you currently serving on the board of deacons? (NOWDCON)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	8	2.5
2) No	314	97.5
Missing	291
TOTAL	322	100.0

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

113) What other positions, if any, do you hold in the church? (Check all that apply) - Chair of congregational committee or task force (POSCOMCH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	361	59.4
1) Checked	247	40.6
Missing	5
TOTAL	608	100.0

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

114) What other positions, if any, do you hold in the church? (Check all that apply) - Member of congregational committee or task force (POSCOMME)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	276	45.3
1) Checked	333	54.7
Missing	4
TOTAL	609	100.0

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

115) What other positions, if any, do you hold in the church? (Check all that apply) - Member of presbytery, synod, or General Assembly committee or task force (POSGAMEM)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	545	89.5
1) Checked	64	10.5
Missing	4
TOTAL	609	100.0

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

116) What other positions, if any, do you hold in the church? (Check all that apply) - Officer of men's, women's, or youth group (POSYGOFF)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	509	83.6
1) Checked	100	16.4
Missing	4
TOTAL	609	100.0

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

117) What other positions, if any, do you hold in the church? (Check all that apply) - Member of men's, women's, or youth group (POSYGMEM)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	414	68.0
1) Checked	195	32.0
Missing	4
TOTAL	609	100.0

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

118) What other positions, if any, do you hold in the church? (Check all that apply) - Organist or choir director (POSCHDIR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	598	98.2
1) Checked	11	1.8
Missing	4
TOTAL	609	100.0

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

119) What other positions, if any, do you hold in the church? (Check all that apply) - Member of choir (POSCHMEM)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	458	75.2
1) Checked	151	24.8
Missing	4
TOTAL	609	100.0

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

120) What other positions, if any, do you hold in the church? (Check all that apply) - Church school teacher/leader (POSTCHER)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	409	67.2
1) Checked	200	32.8
Missing	4
TOTAL	609	100.0

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

121) What other positions, if any, do you hold in the church? (Check all that apply) - Other (specify) (POSOTHER)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	570	93.6
1) Checked	39	6.4
Missing	4
TOTAL	609	100.0

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

122) How often do you generally attend Sunday worship at your congregation? (Check the appropriate box) (FREQATTD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	2	0.3
3) Once or twice a year	1	0.2
4) Several times a year	4	0.7
5) Once a month	6	1.0
6) 2-3 times a month	50	8.3
7) Nearly every week	358	59.2
8) Every week	184	30.4
Missing	8
TOTAL	605	100.0

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

123) In the last year, have there been any Sundays, any at all, when you were unable to attend or happened not to attend worship at your congregation? (EVERMISA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	563	97.7
2) No	13	2.3
Missing	37
TOTAL	576	100.0

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

124) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] Approximately how many Sundays have you missed attending worship over the last year (52 weeks)? Estimate the number of Sundays you were absent from worship in the last year on the line. (EVERMISB)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	3	0.5
1) 1	15	2.5
2) 2	51	8.6
3) 3	48	8.1
4) 4	90	15.3
5) 5	52	8.8
6) 6	67	11.4
7) 7	19	3.2
8) 8	62	10.5
9) 9	9	1.5
10) 10	73	12.4
11) 11	3	0.5
12) 12	27	4.6
13) 13	2	0.3
14) 14	7	1.2
15) 15	22	3.7
16) 16	4	0.7
18) 18	4	0.7
19) 19	1	0.2
20) 20	10	1.7
24) 24	1	0.2
25) 25	6	1.0
26) 26	2	0.3
28) 28	1	0.2
30) 30	3	0.5
35) 35	1	0.2
36) 36	1	0.2
40) 40	2	0.3
48) 48	1	0.2
50) 50	2	0.3
99) Don't know	1	0.2
Missing	23
TOTAL	590	100.0

[ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

125) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. - My job/business required me to be at work on Sunday. (EMJOB)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	534	87.7
1) Checked	75	12.3
Missing	4
TOTAL	609	100.0

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

126) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. - I was traveling on business and didn't get home in time. (EMRAVEL)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	506	83.1
1) Checked	103	16.9
Missing	4
TOTAL	609	100.0

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

127) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. - I was ill. (EMILL)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	367	60.3
1) Checked	242	39.7
Missing	4
TOTAL	609	100.0

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

128) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. - I had family responsibilities (e.g., caring for an ill or disabled child or parent). (EMFAMLY)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	466	76.6
1) Checked	142	23.4
Missing	5
TOTAL	608	100.0

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

129) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. - I was away on vacation. (EMVACATN)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	119	19.5
1) Checked	490	80.5
Missing	4
TOTAL	609	100.0

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

130) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. - I needed the time to catch up on other responsibilities. (EMCTCHHP)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	532	87.4
1) Checked	77	12.6
Missing	4
TOTAL	609	100.0

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

131) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. - I just didn't feel like going. (EMFEEL)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	560	92.0
1) Checked	49	8.0
Missing	4
TOTAL	609	100.0

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

132) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. - The weather was bad. (EMWEATHR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	560	92.0
1) Checked	49	8.0
Missing	4
TOTAL	609	100.0

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

133) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. - I overslept. (EMSLEPT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	601	98.7
1) Checked	8	1.3
Missing	4
TOTAL	609	100.0

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

134) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. - I had guests from out of town. (EMGUEST)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	478	78.5
1) Checked	131	21.5
Missing	4
TOTAL	609	100.0

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

135) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. - I decided to do something else that day. (EMELSE)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	546	89.7
1) Checked	63	10.3
Missing	4
TOTAL	609	100.0

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

136) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. - I wasn't interested in the theme of the service. (EMTHEME)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	606	99.5
1) Checked	3	0.5
Missing	4
TOTAL	609	100.0

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

137) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. - I didn't want to hear a particular preacher/speaker. (EMPRECHR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	587	96.4
1) Checked	22	3.6
Missing	4
TOTAL	609	100.0

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

138) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. - Conflict in the congregation (EMCNFLCT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	599	98.4
1) Checked	10	1.6
Missing	4
TOTAL	609	100.0

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

139) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. - Other (volunteered response) (EMOTHER)

	TOTAL	%
1) All other	19	73.1
2) Worked at another church	1	3.8
3) Visited another church (out of town)	3	11.5
5) Visited another church	3	11.5
Missing	587
TOTAL	26	100.0

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

140) How many hours, if any, during the last month have you...Attended programs or events at your church (besides worship; if you attended Sunday church school, include those hours here)? (HRSEVENT)

	TOTAL	%
1) 0 Hours	46	7.6
2) 1-2 Hours	78	12.9
3) 3-5 Hours	174	28.9
4) 6-10 Hours	182	30.2
5) 11-20 Hours	83	13.8
6) More than 20 Hours	40	6.6
Missing	10
TOTAL	603	100.0

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

141) How many hours, if any, during the last month have you...Given volunteer time at your church to teach, lead, serve on a committee, or help with some program or event? (HRSVOLCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) 0 Hours	47	7.8
2) 1-2 Hours	115	19.1
3) 3-5 Hours	174	28.9
4) 6-10 Hours	137	22.7
5) 11-20 Hours	76	12.6
6) More than 20 Hours	54	9.0
Missing	10
TOTAL	603	100.0

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

142) How many hours, if any, during the last month have you...Participated in religious events, programs, or groups sponsored by a church or other religious organization which took place in a home or other facility away from your church? (HRSOTHCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) 0 Hours	293	49.2
2) 1-2 Hours	119	20.0
3) 3-5 Hours	98	16.5
4) 6-10 Hours	47	7.9
5) 11-20 Hours	16	2.7
6) More than 20 Hours	22	3.7
Missing	18
TOTAL	595	100.0

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

143) How many hours, if any, during the last month have you...Given volunteer time, apart from church programs, to help the less fortunate or to help make your own community a better place to live (e.g., through volunteer or committee work)? (HRSVOLOT)

	TOTAL	%
1) 0 Hours	203	34.2
2) 1-2 Hours	151	25.4
3) 3-5 Hours	109	18.4
4) 6-10 Hours	68	11.4
5) 11-20 Hours	27	4.5
6) More than 20 Hours	36	6.1
Missing	19
TOTAL	594	100.0

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

144) Did you belong to any other churches before the one you now belong to? (BELCHURC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	492	82.7
2) No	103	17.3
Missing	18
TOTAL	595	100.0

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

145) [IF YES TO BELCRCH] What denomination was the church you belonged to immediately prior to the church you are now a member of? (Check only one box) (WHACHURC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Baptist	32	6.4
2) Disciples of Christ	13	2.6
3) Episcopal	19	3.8
4) Lutheran	17	3.4
5) Methodist	77	15.5
6) Presbyterian	238	47.9
7) Other Presbyterian	13	2.6
8) Reformed	11	2.2
9) Roman Catholic	16	3.2
10) UCC	24	4.8
11) Non-denominational	14	2.8
12) Other	23	4.6
Missing	116
TOTAL	497	100.0

[ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

146) In what religious denomination were you raised? (Check only one. If you were part of more than one denomination as a child, answer by putting a check in the one that influenced you the most.) (DEN_RAIS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Baptist	51	8.5
2) Disciples of Christ	17	2.8
3) Episcopal	22	3.7
4) Lutheran	27	4.5
5) Methodist	86	14.3
6) Presbyterian	250	41.7
7) Other Presbyterian	12	2.0
8) Reformed	11	1.8
9) Roman Catholic	32	5.3
10) UCC	27	4.5
11) Non-denominational	17	2.8
12) None	18	3.0
13) Other	30	5.0
Missing	13
TOTAL	600	100.0

[ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

147) How old were you when you first became a member of a Presbyterian church? (HOWOLD)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	595	25.592	15

148) When you were growing up, say ages 10 to 12, how active were your parents in church? (PAR_ACTV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very active	234	38.6
2) Generally active	130	21.4
3) Somewhat active	77	12.7
4) Not very active	75	12.4
5) Not active at all	85	14.0
6) Don't know	6	1.0
Missing	6
TOTAL	607	100.0

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

149) Do any of your relatives serve as pastors, Christian educators, or mission workers, or in other full-time ministry for a Presbyterian or other church? (RELPAST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	110	18.4
2) No	487	81.6
Missing	16
TOTAL	597	100.0

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

150) [IF YES TO RELPAST] How many relatives are currently serving the church in full-time paid positions? (RELPASTN)

	TOTAL	%
0)	35	26.9
1)	66	50.8
2)	18	13.8
3)	7	5.4
4)	2	1.5
5)	1	0.8
6)	1	0.8
Missing	483
TOTAL	130	100.0

[ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

151) [IF YES TO RELPAST] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - My father (DADPAST)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	604	99.3
1) Checked	4	0.7
Missing	5
TOTAL	608	100.0

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

152) [IF YES TO RELPAST] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - My mother (MOMPAST)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	608	99.8
1) Checked	1	0.2
Missing	4
TOTAL	609	100.0

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

153) [IF YES TO RELPAST] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - My grandfather (GDADPAST)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	609	100.0
Missing	4
TOTAL	609	100.0

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

154) [IF YES TO RELPAST] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - My grandmother (GMOMPAST)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	608	99.8
1) Checked	1	0.2
Missing	4
TOTAL	609	100.0

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

155) [IF YES TO RELPAST] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - My son (SONPAST)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	597	98.0
1) Checked	12	2.0
Missing	4
TOTAL	609	100.0

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

156) [IF YES TO RELPAST] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - My daughter (DAUGPAST)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	600	98.5
1) Checked	9	1.5
Missing	4
TOTAL	609	100.0

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

157) [IF YES TO RELPAST] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - A brother or sister (SIBPAST)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	600	98.5
1) Checked	9	1.5
Missing	4
TOTAL	609	100.0

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

158) [IF YES TO RELPAST] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - Other (OTHPAST)

	TOTAL	%
0) All other	5	5.6
1) Grandchild	2	2.2
2) Distant ancestor	1	1.1
3) Uncle/Aunt	8	9.0
4) Niece or nephew	15	16.9
5) Cousin	39	43.8
8) Spouse	5	5.6
9) In-law	14	15.7
Missing	524
TOTAL	89	100.0

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

159) Have any other relatives, whether living or dead, such as grandparents or great-grandparents, served in the past as pastors, Christian educators, missionary workers, or in other full-time ministry for a Presbyterian or other church? (RELCRCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	133	22.6
2) No	456	77.4
Missing	24
TOTAL	589	100.0

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

160) [IF YES TO RELCRCH] How many relatives in the past served the church in full-time paid positions? (Approximate number) (RELCRCHN)

	TOTAL	%
0)	29	21.5
1)	59	43.7
2)	29	21.5
3)	8	5.9
4)	3	2.2
5)	1	0.7
6)	3	2.2
7)	3	2.2
Missing	478
TOTAL	135	100.0

[ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

161) [IF YES TO RELCRCH] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - My father (DADCRCH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	593	97.4
1) Checked	16	2.6
Missing	4
TOTAL	609	100.0

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

162) [IF YES TO RELCRCH] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - My mother (MOMCRCH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	593	97.4
1) Checked	16	2.6
Missing	4
TOTAL	609	100.0

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

163) [IF YES TO RELCRCH] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - My grandfather (GDADCRCH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	577	94.7
1) Checked	32	5.3
Missing	4
TOTAL	609	100.0

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

164) [IF YES TO RELCRCH] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - My grandmother (GMOMCRCH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	602	99.0
1) Checked	6	1.0
Missing	5
TOTAL	608	100.0

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

165) [IF YES TO RELCRCH] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - My son (SONCRCH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	607	99.7
1) Checked	2	0.3
Missing	4
TOTAL	609	100.0

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

166) [IF YES TO RELCRCH] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - My daughter (DAUGCRCH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	608	99.8
1) Checked	1	0.2
Missing	4
TOTAL	609	100.0

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

167) [IF YES TO RELCRCH] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - A brother or sister (SIBCRCH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	597	98.0
1) Checked	12	2.0
Missing	4
TOTAL	609	100.0

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

168) [IF YES TO RELCRCH] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - Other (OTHCRCH)

	TOTAL	%
0) All other	3	3.2
1) Grandchild	1	1.1
2) Distant ancestor	24	25.5
3) Uncle/Aunt	35	37.2
5) Cousin	15	16.0
8) Spouse	6	6.4
9) In-law	10	10.6
Missing	519
TOTAL	94	100.0

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

169) Which of the following terms best describes your current stand on theological issues? (LIB_CONS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very conservative	31	5.1
2) Conservative	199	32.9
3) Moderate	276	45.7
4) Liberal	83	13.7
5) Very Liberal	15	2.5
Missing	9
TOTAL	604	100.0

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

170) Have you ever tried to encourage someone to believe in Jesus Christ or accept Him as a personal savior? (WITNESS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	423	70.0
2) No	181	30.0
Missing	9
TOTAL	604	100.0

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

171) Would you say you have had a conversion experience--that is, a turning point in your life when you committed yourself to Christ? (CNVRSION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	267	44.6
2) No	331	55.4
Missing	15
TOTAL	598	100.0

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

172) Do you believe that some or all of the Bible was inspired by God? (INSP_GOD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	580	98.5
2) No	9	1.5
Missing	24
TOTAL	589	100.0

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

173) [IF YES TO INSP_GOD] How much of what the Bible contains do you believe was inspired by God? (INSPMUCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) All of it	311	53.3
2) Almost all of it	91	15.6
3) Most of it	123	21.1
4) Some of it	38	6.5
5) Only a very small amount	2	0.3
6) Not sure	19	3.3
Missing	29
TOTAL	584	100.0

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

174) The account of Creation presented in Genesis - (Check the one box that best describes your view) (CREA_TRU)

	TOTAL	%
1) Is literally true, exactly as we find it in the Bible--that is, it took six 24-hour periods for God to create the world	42	7.1
2) Is a true account of how God created the world	324	54.7
3) Reflects human feelings about how the world might have been created	226	38.2
Missing	21
TOTAL	592	100.0

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

175) Which statement best summarizes your view of the Bible? (Check one box) (BIBL_ACC)

	TOTAL	%
1) The Bible is entirely accurate without error of any kind.	142	24.9
2) The Bible is without error of any kind in spiritual matters, but there are problems in other areas such as science and history.	297	52.1
3) The Bible contains errors in both spiritual and secular matters.	131	23.0
Missing	43
TOTAL	570	100.0

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

176) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. - An individual should arrive at his or her own religious beliefs independent of any church. (IND_BEL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	38	6.4
2) Agree	121	20.4
3) Not sure	74	12.5
4) Disagree	254	42.8
5) Strongly disagree	107	18.0
Missing	19
TOTAL	594	100.0

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

177) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. - All the different religions are equally good ways of helping a person find ultimate truth. (ALL_RELS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	22	3.7
2) Agree	151	25.5
3) Not sure	116	19.6
4) Disagree	171	28.9
5) Strongly disagree	132	22.3
Missing	21
TOTAL	592	100.0

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

178) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. - There is a life beyond death. (BYND_DTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	398	67.6
2) Agree	146	24.8
3) Not sure	40	6.8
4) Disagree	5	0.8
Missing	24
TOTAL	589	100.0

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

179) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. - The only absolute truth for humanity is in Jesus Christ. (JES_TRUE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	284	48.4
2) Agree	157	26.7
3) Not sure	83	14.1
4) Disagree	55	9.4
5) Strongly disagree	8	1.4
Missing	26
TOTAL	587	100.0

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

180) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. - Only followers of Jesus Christ can be saved. (JES_SAVE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	148	25.0
2) Agree	104	17.6
3) Not sure	151	25.5
4) Disagree	134	22.6
5) Strongly disagree	55	9.3
Missing	21
TOTAL	592	100.0

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

181) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. - It is important to share my faith with other people. (SHAR_FTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	256	43.1
2) Agree	301	50.7
3) Not sure	21	3.5
4) Disagree	15	2.5
5) Strongly disagree	1	0.2
Missing	19
TOTAL	594	100.0

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

182) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. - The Devil (Satan) really exists. (DEVL_XST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	228	38.6
2) Agree	188	31.8
3) Not sure	107	18.1
4) Disagree	48	8.1
5) Strongly disagree	20	3.4
Missing	22
TOTAL	591	100.0

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

183) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. - Jesus was born of a virgin. (JES_VRGN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	288	48.2
2) Agree	201	33.7
3) Not sure	89	14.9
4) Disagree	12	2.0
5) Strongly disagree	7	1.2
Missing	16
TOTAL	597	100.0

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

184) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activity? (Check one box on each line) - Read the Bible privately (OFT_BPRI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	109	18.4
2) Several times a week	111	18.8
3) Weekly	95	16.0
4) Several times a month	91	15.4
5) Once a month	36	6.1
6) Several times a year	115	19.4
7) Once a year or less	25	4.2
8) Never	10	1.7
Missing	21
TOTAL	592	100.0

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

185) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activity? (Check one box on each line) - Read the Bible with family or friends (OFT_BFAM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	16	2.7
2) Several times a week	24	4.1
3) Weekly	136	23.2
4) Several times a month	63	10.8
5) Once a month	49	8.4
6) Several times a year	104	17.8
7) Once a year or less	77	13.2
8) Never	116	19.8
Missing	28
TOTAL	585	100.0

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

186) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activity? (Check one box on each line) - Attend a Bible study group (OFT_BGRP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	3	0.5
2) Several times a week	5	0.9
3) Weekly	161	27.9
4) Several times a month	42	7.3
5) Once a month	58	10.0
6) Several times a year	96	16.6
7) Once a year or less	90	15.6
8) Never	123	21.3
Missing	35
TOTAL	578	100.0

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

187) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activity? (Check one box on each line) - Pray privately (OFT_PPRI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	406	68.4
2) Several times a week	108	18.2
3) Weekly	25	4.2
4) Several times a month	36	6.1
5) Once a month	3	0.5
6) Several times a year	14	2.4
8) Never	2	0.3
Missing	19
TOTAL	594	100.0

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

188) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activity? (Check one box on each line) - Pray with family or friends (OFT_PFAM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	134	22.8
2) Several times a week	92	15.7
3) Weekly	114	19.4
4) Several times a month	77	13.1
5) Once a month	27	4.6
6) Several times a year	74	12.6
7) Once a year or less	22	3.7
8) Never	47	8.0
Missing	26
TOTAL	587	100.0

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

189) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activity? (Check one box on each line) - Attend a prayer group (OFT_PGRP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	5	0.9
2) Several times a week	6	1.0
3) Weekly	70	12.1
4) Several times a month	29	5.0
5) Once a month	30	5.2
6) Several times a year	84	14.5
7) Once a year or less	100	17.2
8) Never	256	44.1
Missing	33
TOTAL	580	100.0

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

190) Do you believe that Jesus will return to Earth some day? (JES_RTRN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	434	74.8
2) No	30	5.2
3) Not sure	116	20.0
Missing	33
TOTAL	580	100.0

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

191) [IF YES TO JES_RTRN] Do you think that Jesus's return is more likely in 2000, less likely in 2000, or about as likely then as in any other year? (RTRN2000)

	TOTAL	%
1) More likely in 2000	7	1.4
2) About as likely in 2000 as in any other year	309	61.4
3) Less likely in 2000	10	2.0
4) No Opinion	177	35.2
Missing	110
TOTAL	503	100.0

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

192) Do you currently have plans for this coming New Year's Eve (Dec. 31, 1999)? (PLAN_NYR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	169	28.5
2) No	423	71.5
Missing	21
TOTAL	592	100.0

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

193) [IF YES TO PLAN_NYR] Will you be celebrating or commemorating the end of 1999 and the beginning of 2000 in a way different from how you would usually mark the end of one year and the beginning of a new one? (PLAN_USU)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	76	24.4
2) No	235	75.6
Missing	302
TOTAL	311	100.0

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

194) [IF YES TO PLAN_NYR] What do you plan to do? - First response (PLAN_DO1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Nothing special/stay at home	9	9.4
2) Spend time with family	30	31.3
3) Party/celebrate	29	30.2
4) Work	4	4.2
5) Attend church	15	15.6
7) Not sure-no plans yet	3	3.1
9) Other	6	6.3
Missing	517
TOTAL	96	100.0

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

195) [IF YES TO PLAN_NYR] What do you plan to do? - Second response (PLAN_DO2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Nothing special/stay at home	1	25.0
3) Party/celebrate	3	75.0
Missing	609
TOTAL	4	100.0

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

196) Does your congregation plan to hold a worship service on New Year's Eve or New Year's Day to mark the transition to 2000? (NEW_SERV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, definitely	49	8.2
2) Yes, probably	69	11.5
3) No, probably not	126	21.0
4) No, definitely not	20	3.3
5) Don't know	336	56.0
Missing	13
TOTAL	600	100.0

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

197) What sort of disruptions, if any, do you think the Y2K computer problem will cause in early 2000...in U.S. society generally? (Y2KSOCI)

	TOTAL	%
2) Major	14	2.3
3) Minor	243	40.6
4) Very minor	252	42.1
5) None at all	51	8.5
6) No opinion	39	6.5
Missing	14
TOTAL	599	100.0

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

198) What sort of disruptions, if any, do you think the Y2K computer problem will cause in early 2000...in your local community? (Y2KCOMM)

	TOTAL	%
2) Major	3	0.5
3) Minor	212	35.4
4) Very minor	262	43.7
5) None at all	86	14.4
6) No opinion	36	6.0
Missing	14
TOTAL	599	100.0

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

199) What sort of disruptions, if any, do you think the Y2K computer problem will cause in early 2000...in your local church? (Y2KCRCH)

	TOTAL	%
2) Major	3	0.5
3) Minor	97	16.2
4) Very minor	213	35.6
5) None at all	253	42.2
6) No opinion	33	5.5
Missing	14
TOTAL	599	100.0

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

200) What sort of disruptions, if any, do you think the Y2K computer problem will cause in early 2000...in your own personal life? (Y2KLIFE)

	TOTAL	%
2) Major	2	0.3
3) Minor	121	20.2
4) Very minor	232	38.7
5) None at all	213	35.5
6) No opinion	32	5.3
Missing	13
TOTAL	600	100.0

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

201) What is your sex? (SEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Female	301	49.7
2) Male	305	50.3
Missing	7
TOTAL	606	100.0

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

202) What is your present age? (AGE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	606	59.386	12

203) Which of the categories below most closely describes the place in which you currently live? (HOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) In open country, but not a farm	65	10.8
2) On a farm	35	5.8
3) In a small city or town (under 50,000)	168	27.9
4) In a medium-size city (50,000-250,000)	86	14.3
5) In a suburb near a medium-size city	57	9.5
6) In a large city (over 250,000)	73	12.1
7) In a suburb near a large city	118	19.6
Missing	11
TOTAL	602	100.0

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

204) What is your present marital status? (MAR_STAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	507	84.1
2) Not married	96	15.9
Missing	10
TOTAL	603	100.0

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

205) If not currently married, have you ever been married? (MAR_EVER)

	TOTAL	%
1) No, never married	18	18.2
2) Yes, now widowed	55	55.6
3) Yes, now divorced	21	21.2
4) Yes, both widowed and divorced	5	5.1
Missing	514
TOTAL	99	100.0

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

206) If currently married, have you ever had a previous marriage (or marriages)? (PREV_MAR)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	412	84.1
2) Yes, was widowed	10	2.0
3) Yes, was divorced	67	13.7
4) Yes, both widowed and divorced	1	0.2
Missing	123
TOTAL	490	100.0

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

207) How often does your husband or wife attend Sunday worship at your congregation? (SPOUCONG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	15	3.0
2) Less than once a year	7	1.4
3) About once or twice a year	19	3.8
4) Several times a year	19	3.8
5) About once a month	18	3.6
6) 2-3 times a month	48	9.5
7) Nearly every week	264	52.5
8) Every week	113	22.5
Missing	110
TOTAL	503	100.0

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

208) Please indicate the faith in which your husband or wife was raised (if more than one, select the one in which she or he was most involved), and his or her current religious affiliation. - Faith in which spouse was raised (SPOURAIS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Baptist	59	11.8
2) Disciples of Christ	10	2.0
3) Episcopal	13	2.6
4) Lutheran	25	5.0
5) Methodist	87	17.4
6) Presbyterian Church	159	31.8
7) Other Presbyterian	12	2.4
8) Reformed	4	0.8
9) Roman Catholic	49	9.8
10) UCC	23	4.6
11) Non-denominational	14	2.8
12) None	22	4.4
13) Other	23	4.6
Missing	113
TOTAL	500	100.0

[ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

209) Please indicate the faith in which your husband or wife was raised (if more than one, select the one in which she or he was most involved), and his or her current religious affiliation. - Spouse's current faith (SPOUFATH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Baptist	1	0.2
3) Episcopal	2	0.5
5) Methodist	8	1.9
6) Presbyterian Church	389	90.0
7) Other Presbyterian	4	0.9
9) Roman Catholic	7	1.6
10) UCC	1	0.2
12) None	17	3.9
13) Other	3	0.7
Missing	181
TOTAL	432	100.0

[ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

210) Please indicate your employment status and, if married, the employment of your spouse. - Your employment status, first response (YOUREMP1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Employed full-time	219	36.7
2) Employed part-time	47	7.9
3) Self-employed	62	10.4
4) Unemployed	6	1.0
5) Retired	217	36.4
6) Homemaker	41	6.9
7) Student	1	0.2
8) Other	3	0.5
Missing	17
TOTAL	596	100.0

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

211) Please indicate your employment status and, if married, the employment of your spouse. - Your employment status, second response (YOUREMP2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Employed full-time	4	8.9
2) Employed part-time	1	2.2
3) Self-employed	5	11.1
5) Retired	12	26.7
6) Homemaker	19	42.2
7) Student	1	2.2
8) Other	3	6.7
Missing	568
TOTAL	45	100.0

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

212) Please indicate your employment status and, if married, the employment of your spouse. - Employment status of spouse, first response (SPOUEMP1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Employed full-time	177	36.4
2) Employed part-time	43	8.8
3) Self-employed	47	9.7
4) Unemployed	5	1.0
5) Retired	146	30.0
6) Homemaker	63	13.0
7) Student	2	0.4
8) Other	3	0.6
Missing	127
TOTAL	486	100.0

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

213) Please indicate your employment status and, if married, the employment of your spouse. - Employment status of spouse, second response (SPOUEMP2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Employed full-time	2	7.4
2) Employed part-time	2	7.4
3) Self-employed	5	18.5
5) Retired	4	14.8
6) Homemaker	7	25.9
7) Student	1	3.7
8) Other	6	22.2
Missing	586
TOTAL	27	100.0

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

214) If you (and your spouse, if married) are employed full-time, part-time, or self-employed, please indicate the average hours per week worked over the last year - Your hours (YOUHRS)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	18	4.9
2) 2	2	0.5
3) 3	1	0.3
4) 4	1	0.3
5) 5	2	0.5
6) 6	2	0.5
8) 8	1	0.3
9) 9	1	0.3
10) 10	5	1.4
12) 12	3	0.8
14) 14	1	0.3
15) 15	9	2.4
16) 16	3	0.8
17) 17	1	0.3
18) 18	2	0.5
20) 20	17	4.6
22) 22	1	0.3
23) 23	2	0.5
24) 24	4	1.1
25) 25	2	0.5
26) 26	1	0.3
30) 30	20	5.4
32) 32	4	1.1
35) 35	10	2.7
37) 37	2	0.5
38) 38	8	2.2
40) 40	70	19.0
42) 42	8	2.2
43) 43	3	0.8
44) 44	2	0.5
45) 45	40	10.9
46) 46	1	0.3
47) 47	1	0.3
48) 48	6	1.6
50) 50	58	15.8
52) 52	1	0.3
53) 53	1	0.3
54) 54	1	0.3
55) 55	11	3.0
56) 56	1	0.3
60) 60	28	7.6
65) 65	3	0.8
70) 70	4	1.1
77) 77	1	0.3
84) 84	1	0.3
85) 85	1	0.3
96) 96	1	0.3
99) Don't know	2	0.5
Missing	245
TOTAL	368	100.0

[ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

215) If you (and your spouse, if married) are employed full-time, part-time, or self-employed, please indicate the average hours per week worked over the last year - Spouse's hours (SPOUHRS)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	25	7.8
1) 1	2	0.6
4) 4	1	0.3
5) 5	2	0.6
6) 6	2	0.6
8) 8	4	1.3
10) 10	4	1.3
12) 12	1	0.3
14) 14	1	0.3
15) 15	10	3.1
17) 17	2	0.6
20) 20	16	5.0
22) 22	1	0.3
24) 24	5	1.6
25) 25	7	2.2
28) 28	1	0.3
30) 30	19	5.9
32) 32	1	0.3
33) 33	1	0.3
35) 35	8	2.5
36) 36	1	0.3
37) 37	2	0.6
38) 38	1	0.3
39) 39	1	0.3
40) 40	78	24.4
42) 42	1	0.3
44) 44	3	0.9
45) 45	26	8.1
46) 46	2	0.6
48) 48	3	0.9
49) 49	1	0.3
50) 50	36	11.3
54) 54	2	0.6
55) 55	11	3.4
60) 60	23	7.2
65) 65	2	0.6
68) 68	1	0.3
70) 70	6	1.9
71) 71	1	0.3
75) 75	1	0.3
80) 80	1	0.3
84) 84	1	0.3
99) Don't know	3	0.9
Missing	293
TOTAL	320	100.0

[ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

216) What is your usual occupation (title/kind of work) and, if married, your spouse's usual occupation (title/kind of work)? - Your Occupation (YOUOCCUP)

	TOTAL	%
11) Management	66	15.2
13) Business and financial operations	35	8.1
15) Computer and math	12	2.8
17) Architecture and engineering	22	5.1
19) Life-physical and social science	9	2.1
21) Community and social services	13	3.0
23) Legal	21	4.8
25) Education/training/library	73	16.9
27) Arts/design/entertainment/sports/media	17	3.9
29) Healthcare and technical	25	5.8
31) Healthcare support	8	1.8
33) Protective service	4	0.9
35) Food Prep	1	0.2
39) Personal care	5	1.2
41) Sales and related occupations	38	8.8
43) Office and administrative support	35	8.1
45) Farming/fishing/forestry	8	1.8
47) Construction	4	0.9
49) Installation/maintenance/repair	4	0.9
51) Production occupations	5	1.2
53) Transportation	7	1.6
55) Military	2	0.5
99) Homemaker	19	4.4
Missing	180
TOTAL	433	100.0

[ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

217) What is your usual occupation (title/kind of work) and, if married, your spouse's usual occupation (title/kind of work)? - Spouse's Occupation (SPOOCCUP)

	TOTAL	%
11) Management	46	13.0
13) Business and financial operations	18	5.1
15) Computer and math	15	4.2
17) Architecture and engineering	18	5.1
19) Life-physical and social science	3	0.8
21) Community and social services	13	3.7
23) Legal	10	2.8
25) Education/training/library	60	16.9
27) Arts/design/entertainment/sports/media	5	1.4
29) Healthcare and technical	34	9.6
31) Healthcare support	3	0.8
33) Protective service	3	0.8
39) Personal care	3	0.8
41) Sales and related occupations	34	9.6
43) Office and administrative support	35	9.9
45) Farming/fishing/forestry	4	1.1
47) Construction	3	0.8
49) Installation/maintenance/repair	6	1.7
51) Production occupations	10	2.8
53) Transportation	10	2.8
55) Military	2	0.6
99) Homemaker	19	5.4
Missing	259
TOTAL	354	100.0

[ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

218) What is the highest level of education completed by you and, if married, by your spouse? - Your educational level (EDUCYOU)

	TOTAL	%
2) Completed 8th grade	1	0.2
3) Some high school	4	0.7
4) High school diploma	61	10.1
5) Some college	111	18.4
6) Graduated from college	149	24.8
7) Some graduate work	84	14.0
8) A graduate degree	192	31.9
Missing	11
TOTAL	602	100.0

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

219) What is the highest level of education completed by you and, if married, by your spouse? - Spouse's educational level (EDUCSPOU)

	TOTAL	%
2) Completed 8th grade	3	0.6
3) Some high school	7	1.4
4) High school diploma	66	13.1
5) Some college	88	17.5
6) Graduated from college	147	29.3
7) Some graduate work	51	10.2
8) A graduate degree	140	27.9
Missing	111
TOTAL	502	100.0

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

220) How many children do you have? (If none, write 0.) Include any legally adopted children; exclude stepchildren unless legally adopted. (NO_KIDS)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	53	8.9
1) 1	69	11.6
2) 2	250	41.9
3) 3	149	25.0
4) 4	56	9.4
5) 5	12	2.0
6) 6	7	1.2
7) 7	1	0.2
Missing	16
TOTAL	597	100.0

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

221) How many persons, including yourself, live in your household? (Do not count students who live elsewhere while they attend college or university.) (Check only one box.) (HH_SIZE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Live alone	78	12.9
2) Two of us	341	56.3
3) Three of us	87	14.4
4) Four of us	69	11.4
5) Five of us	25	4.1
6) Six of us	6	1.0
Missing	7
TOTAL	606	100.0

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

222) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are - under six years of age? (HH_UNDR6)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	133	83.1
1) 1	19	11.9
2) 2	8	5.0
Missing	453
TOTAL	160	100.0

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

223) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are - 6-12 years of age? (HH_612)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	130	65.7
1) 1	40	20.2
2) 2	26	13.1
3) 3	2	1.0
Missing	415
TOTAL	198	100.0

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

224) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are - 13-17 years of age? (HH_1317)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	123	57.2
1) 1	67	31.2
2) 2	25	11.6
Missing	398
TOTAL	215	100.0

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

225) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are - 18-24 years of age? (HH_1824)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	129	73.3
1) 1	36	20.5
2) 2	10	5.7
3) 3	1	0.6
Missing	437
TOTAL	176	100.0

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

226) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are - 25 years of age and over? (HH_25)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	18	3.2
1) 1	66	11.9
2) 2	436	78.4
3) 3	35	6.3
4) 4	1	0.2
Missing	57
TOTAL	556	100.0

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

227) From the list below, select the choice which best describes all of the people in the household in which you live. (For example, a teenager living with both parents would check '4.') (HH_TYPE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Single adult	73	12.3
2) Single parent	14	2.4
3) Married, no kids	320	53.9
4) Married, with kids	175	29.5
5) Some other arrangement	12	2.0
Missing	19
TOTAL	594	100.0

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

228) Where did you live five years ago, in October 1994? (HOM_94)

	TOTAL	%
1) Same house I live in now	538	88.8
2) A different house, same county	48	7.9
3) In a different county, same state	7	1.2
4) In a different state	10	1.7
5) In a different country	3	0.5
Missing	7
TOTAL	606	100.0

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

229) In what state were you born? If you were not born in the United States, in what country were you born? (ST_BORN)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	603	33.3	16

230) Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Democrat, Independent, Republican, or other? (DEM_REP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Democrat	175	29.1
2) Independent	101	16.8
3) Republican	320	53.2
4) Other	5	0.8
6) Reform	1	0.2
Missing	11
TOTAL	602	100.0

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

231) What is your race of origin? (Check all that apply.) - First response (RACE1)

	TOTAL	%
1) White	579	95.9
2) African American	17	2.8
4) Asian	8	1.3
Missing	9
TOTAL	604	100.0

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

232) What is your race of origin? (Check all that apply) - Second response (RACE2)

	TOTAL	%
1) White	1	14.3
2) African American	1	14.3
3) Indian	4	57.1
5) Hispanic	1	14.3
Missing	606
TOTAL	7	100.0

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

233) Which of these categories best describes your total family income from all sources, before taxes, during 1998? (If you live alone, or with non-relatives, answer in terms of your own personal income.) (HH_INCOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than 10,000	1	0.2
2) $10K-14,999	12	2.1
3) $15K-19,999	17	2.9
4) $20K-29,999	39	6.8
5) $30K-39,999	57	9.9
6) $40K-49,999	58	10.1
7) $50K-59,999	58	10.1
8) $60K-69,999	49	8.5
9) $70K-79,999	49	8.5
10) $80K-89,999	45	7.8
11) $90K-99,999	27	4.7
12) $100K-124,999	62	10.7
13) $125K-149,999	30	5.2
14) $150K or more	73	12.7
Missing	36
TOTAL	577	100.0

[ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]

234) Did you or any other family member fill out a pledge card regarding church giving for the current year? (PLEDGECD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	519	85.9
2) No	85	14.1
Missing	9
TOTAL	604	100.0

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

235) During the last year, approximately how much money did you and other family members in your household contribute to the following? Write your best estimate on the lines provided. - To your congregation, in regular giving (not including special offerings or contributions to a capital campaign) (MNY_REG)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	580	3516.028	4933

236) During the last year, approximately how much money did you and other family members in your household contribute to the following? Write your best estimate on the lines provided. - To your church, in giving to a special campaign, for example for a new or remodeled building, or for a new program for the church (MNY_SPEC)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	415	1919.706	7234

237) During the last year, approximately how much money did you and other family members in your household contribute to the following? Write your best estimate on the lines provided. - To your congregation, in response to a special appeal for a ministry supported by the congregation, presbytery, or Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), including the denomination-wide special offerings - One Great Hour of Sharing, Witness, Peacemaking, and Christmas Joy (MNY_APPL)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	507	381.16	1374

238) During the last year, approximately how much money did you and your family contribute to all religious groups or religious causes outside the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)? (MNY_OUTS)

	TOTAL	%
1) $0	154	26.6
2) $1-50	118	20.4
3) $51-100	81	14.0
4) $101-500	109	18.8
5) $501-1000	40	6.9
6) $1001-2000	26	4.5
7) $2001+	51	8.8
Missing	34
TOTAL	579	100.0

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

239) During the last year, approximately how much money did you and your family contribute to non-religious charities, community organizations, or social causes? (MNY_NREL)

	TOTAL	%
1) $0	12	2.1
2) $1-50	78	13.4
3) $51-100	92	15.8
4) $101-500	193	33.2
5) $501-1000	75	12.9
6) $1001-2000	47	8.1
7) $2001+	85	14.6
Missing	31
TOTAL	582	100.0

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

240) I-AGE: What is your present age? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-AGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than 40	27	4.5
2) 40-49	119	19.6
3) 50-64	230	38.0
4) 65+	230	38.0
Missing	7
TOTAL	606	100.0

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

241) I-GENDER: What is your sex? (for use with online analysis) (I-GENDER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Female	301	49.7
2) Male	305	50.3
Missing	7
TOTAL	606	100.0

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

242) I-RACE: What is your race of origin? (Check all that apply.) - First response (for use with online analysis) (I-RACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) White	579	95.9
2) African American	17	2.8
4) Asian	8	1.3
Missing	9
TOTAL	604	100.0

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

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	507	84.1
2) Not married	96	15.9
Missing	10
TOTAL	603	100.0

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

244) I-INCOME: Which of these categories best describes your total family income from all sources, before taxes, during 1998? (If you live alone, or with non-relatives, answer in terms of your own personal income.) (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-INCOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than $20K	30	5.2
2) $20K-49,999	154	26.7
3) $50K-99,999	228	39.5
4) $100K+	165	28.6
Missing	36
TOTAL	577	100.0

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

245) I-PARTYID: Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Democrat, Independent, Republican, or other? (for use with online analysis) (I-PARTYID)

	TOTAL	%
1) Democrat	175	29.1
2) Independent	101	16.8
3) Republican	320	53.2
4) Other	5	0.8
6) Reform	1	0.2
Missing	11
TOTAL	602	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