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Presbyterian Panel Survey, 2012-2014 - Background Variables, Clergy

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1) In what year were you ordained as a minister of the Word and Sacrament (also known as a teaching elder in the new Form of Government)? (BQ1) (ORDAINED)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	1512	1990.809	12

2) In what denomination were you ordained? (BQ2) (DENORD)

	TOTAL	%
1) PC(U.S.A.) or predecessor	1364	90.6
2) Other	141	9.4
Missing	17
TOTAL	1505	100.0

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3) Before entering seminary for your M.Div. or B.D. degree, were you engaged in any long-term secular job or career? (BQ3) (SECJOB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	628	41.8
2) No	875	58.2
Missing	19
TOTAL	1503	100.0

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4) [If SECJOB=1] How many years were you in that job or career? (BQ3A) (YRSSECJB)

	TOTAL	%
1)	10	1.6
2)	43	6.9
3)	48	7.7
4)	42	6.8
5)	47	7.6
6)	32	5.2
7)	39	6.3
8)	29	4.7
9)	13	2.1
10)	79	12.7
11)	11	1.8
12)	21	3.4
13)	4	0.6
14)	19	3.1
15)	27	4.3
16)	14	2.3
17)	11	1.8
18)	9	1.4
19)	3	0.5
20)	45	7.2
21)	4	0.6
22)	6	1.0
23)	7	1.1
24)	5	0.8
25)	17	2.7
26)	5	0.8
27)	4	0.6
28)	2	0.3
30)	9	1.4
31)	3	0.5
32)	5	0.8
34)	2	0.3
35)	3	0.5
37)	1	0.2
38)	1	0.2
39)	1	0.2
Missing	901
TOTAL	621	100.0

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5) From what seminary or other school did you receive your M.Div. or B.D.? (BQ4) (NAMEMDIV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Auburn/Union (New York)	28	1.9
2) Austin	77	5.1
3) Columbia	123	8.2
4) Dubuque	50	3.3
5) Evangelical Seminary of Puerto Rico	6	0.4
6) Fuller	119	7.9
7) Gordon-Conwell	59	3.9
8) John C. Smith	11	0.7
9) Louisville	94	6.2
10) McCormick	63	4.2
11) Pittsburgh	81	5.4
12) Princeton	280	18.6
13) San Francisco	78	5.2
14) Union (Virginia)	107	7.1
15) Other	332	22.0
Missing	14
TOTAL	1508	100.0

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6) In what year did you receive your M.Div. or B.D.? (BQ5) (YRMDIV)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	1499	1989.68	12

7) Are you currently employed? (BQ6) (EMPLOYED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1396	92.3
2) No—not employed	55	3.6
3) No—retired	59	3.9
4) No—disabled [vol.]	2	0.1
Missing	10
TOTAL	1512	100.0

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8) Which category(-ies) best describes your current employment? Pastor, co-pastor, associate pastor, interim pastor, supply pastor, or other pastoral leader of a congregation (BQ7_1) (PEPASTOR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	402	26.5
1) Checked	1114	73.5
Missing	6
TOTAL	1516	100.0

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9) Which category(-ies) best describes your current employment? A non-pastoral position in a congregation (BQ7_2) (PENONPAS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1508	99.5
1) Checked	8	0.5
Missing	6
TOTAL	1516	100.0

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10) Which category(-ies) best describes your current employment? Faculty or staff at a seminary or theological school (BQ7_3) (PESEMFAC)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1477	97.4
1) Checked	39	2.6
Missing	6
TOTAL	1516	100.0

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11) Which category(-ies) best describes your current employment? Faculty or staff at another educational institution (BQ7_4) (PEOTHFAC)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1455	96.0
1) Checked	61	4.0
Missing	6
TOTAL	1516	100.0

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12) Which category(-ies) best describes your current employment? Chaplain in the military (BQ7_5) (PECHAPMI)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1505	99.3
1) Checked	11	0.7
Missing	6
TOTAL	1516	100.0

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13) Which category(-ies) best describes your current employment? Chaplain in a hospital or other health-care facility (BQ7_6) (PECHAPHC)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1443	95.2
1) Checked	73	4.8
Missing	6
TOTAL	1516	100.0

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14) Which category(-ies) best describes your current employment? Other chaplain (BQ7_7) (PECHAPOT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1478	97.5
1) Checked	38	2.5
Missing	6
TOTAL	1516	100.0

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15) Which category(-ies) best describes your current employment? PC(U.S.A.) national, synod, or presbytery staff (BQ7_8) (PEPSBSTF)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1468	96.8
1) Checked	48	3.2
Missing	6
TOTAL	1516	100.0

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16) Which category(-ies) best describes your current employment? Staff of an ecumenical or non-denominational agency (BQ7_9) (PEOTHSTF)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1507	99.4
1) Checked	9	0.6
Missing	6
TOTAL	1516	100.0

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17) Which category(-ies) best describes your current employment? Professional pastoral counselor (BQ7_10) (PECNSLR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1497	98.7
1) Checked	19	1.3
Missing	6
TOTAL	1516	100.0

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18) Which category(-ies) best describes your current employment? Other employment with a religious organization (specify) (BQ7_11) (PEOTHREL)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1483	97.8
1) Checked	33	2.2
Missing	6
TOTAL	1516	100.0

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19) Which category(-ies) best describes your current employment? All other (including secular) employment (specify) (BQ7_12) (PEOTHER)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1427	94.1
1) Checked	89	5.9
Missing	6
TOTAL	1516	100.0

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20) How many congregations do you currently serve as pastor? (Include congregations you are serving as a stated or temporary supply pastor.) (BQ8) (CONGREG)

	TOTAL	%
1) One	1086	95.6
2) Two or more yoked congregations	24	2.1
3) Two or more non-yoked congregations	26	2.3
Missing	386
TOTAL	1136	100.0

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21) [If CONGREG=2 or 3] How many? (BQ8A) (MANY)

	TOTAL	%
2)	41	82.0
3)	8	16.0
4)	1	2.0
Missing	1472
TOTAL	50	100.0

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22) In your service as a pastor of a congregation or congregations, approximately how many hours per week do you spend in your work as a pastor? (If you serve more than one congregation, provide the combined total hours.) (BQ9A) (HRSWORKD)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	1116	47.047	15

23) In your service as a pastor of a congregation or congregations, approximately how many hours per week are you paid to work as a pastor? (If you serve more than one congregation, provide the combined total hours.) (BQ9B) (HRSPAID)

	TOTAL	%
0)	11	1.2
1)	2	0.2
2)	7	0.8
3)	1	0.1
4)	3	0.3
5)	2	0.2
7)	1	0.1
8)	3	0.3
10)	19	2.0
12)	6	0.6
15)	9	1.0
16)	2	0.2
17)	1	0.1
18)	5	0.5
19)	4	0.4
20)	60	6.4
22)	1	0.1
24)	6	0.6
25)	20	2.1
27)	2	0.2
28)	2	0.2
29)	1	0.1
30)	24	2.6
31)	1	0.1
32)	3	0.3
34)	2	0.2
35)	16	1.7
36)	3	0.3
37)	1	0.1
40)	404	43.3
42)	3	0.3
44)	2	0.2
45)	46	4.9
46)	2	0.2
48)	20	2.1
50)	145	15.6
52)	4	0.4
54)	1	0.1
55)	17	1.8
56)	1	0.1
58)	1	0.1
60)	26	2.8
62)	2	0.2
65)	1	0.1
75)	3	0.3
84)	1	0.1
99)	33	3.5
168)	2	0.2
Missing	590
TOTAL	932	100.0

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24) Do you currently live in a manse or other housing provided by your congregation? (BQ10) (MANSE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	209	18.3
2) No	933	81.7
Missing	380
TOTAL	1142	100.0

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25) What is the pastoral position that you currently occupy in a congregation? Pastor (BQ11_1) (PPPAST)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	792	52.2
1) Checked	724	47.8
Missing	6
TOTAL	1516	100.0

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26) What is the pastoral position(s) that you currently occupy in a congregation? Associate Pastor (BQ11_2) (PPASSOC)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1348	88.9
1) Checked	168	11.1
Missing	6
TOTAL	1516	100.0

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27) What is the pastoral position(s) that you currently occupy in a congregation? Co-pastor (BQ11_3) (PPCOPAST)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1475	97.3
1) Checked	41	2.7
Missing	6
TOTAL	1516	100.0

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28) What is the pastoral position(s) that you currently occupy in a congregation? Stated or temporary supply pastor (BQ11_4) (PPTEMP)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1408	92.9
1) Checked	107	7.1
Missing	7
TOTAL	1515	100.0

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29) What is the pastoral position(s) that you currently occupy in a congregation? Interim pastor (BQ11_5) (PPINTERM)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1459	96.2
1) Checked	57	3.8
Missing	6
TOTAL	1516	100.0

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30) What is the pastoral position(s) that you currently occupy in a congregation? Designated pastor (BQ11_6) (PPDESIG)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1494	98.5
1) Checked	22	1.5
Missing	6
TOTAL	1516	100.0

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31) What is the pastoral position(s) that you currently occupy in a congregation? Parish associate (BQ11_7) (PPPARISH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1490	98.3
1) Checked	26	1.7
Missing	6
TOTAL	1516	100.0

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32) What is the pastoral position(s) that you currently occupy in a congregation? Other (specify) (BQ11_8) (PPOTHER)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1483	97.8
1) Checked	33	2.2
Missing	6
TOTAL	1516	100.0

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33) Is the congregation (or other organization) with which you are employed affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)? (BQ12) (PCUSA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1203	83.3
2) No	194	13.4
3) I am employed with two or more congregations or organizations and at least one of them is affiliated with the PC(U.S.A.) and at least one is not	22	1.5
4) Not employed [web only]	26	1.8
Missing	77
TOTAL	1445	100.0

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34) Over the past year, how often have you led or attended Sunday worship at your congregation? (BQ13) (WORSHP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Every week	735	48.8
2) Nearly every week	599	39.7
3) 2–3 times a month	74	4.9
4) About once a month	22	1.5
5) Several times, but less than once a month	42	2.8
6) Once or twice	21	1.4
7) Never	14	0.9
Missing	15
TOTAL	1507	100.0

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35) [If WORSHIP does not = 7] Have you worshiped at a PC(U.S.A.) congregation a majority of times? (BQ13A) (WORSHPPC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1218	89.9
2) No	137	10.1
Missing	167
TOTAL	1355	100.0

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36) In what faith or denomination were you raised? (If you were part of more than one faith or denomination as a child, respond by marking the one in which you were most involved.) (BQ14) (FAITH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Baptist	115	7.6
2) Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)	6	0.4
3) Episcopal	17	1.1
4) Lutheran	36	2.4
5) Methodist	120	7.9
6) Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), PCUS, UPCUSA, or UPCNA	907	60.0
7) Other Presbyterian	59	3.9
8) Reformed	39	2.6
9) Roman Catholic	49	3.2
10) UCC (United Church of Christ/Congregationalist)	22	1.5
11) Independent or non-denominational	32	2.1
12) Other Christian	52	3.4
13) Other non-Christian	5	0.3
14) None	52	3.4
Missing	11
TOTAL	1511	100.0

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37) How old were you when you first began attending a Presbyterian church? [If less than one year old, write 0 (zero).] (BQ15) (AGEPCUSE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	1505	11.456	14

38) Which one of the following terms best describes your current stand on theological issues? (BQ16) (ISSUES)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very conservative	69	4.6
2) Conservative	373	24.8
3) Moderate	486	32.4
4) Liberal	414	27.6
5) Very liberal	160	10.7
Missing	20
TOTAL	1502	100.0

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39) Would you say you have had a conversion experience—that is, a turning point in your life when you committed yourself to Christ? (BQ17) (CONVERT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1031	68.6
2) No	473	31.4
Missing	18
TOTAL	1504	100.0

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40) [If CONVERT=1] How old were you when this happened? (BQ17A) (CONVERTA)

	TOTAL	%
0)	3	0.3
1)	1	0.1
3)	3	0.3
4)	4	0.4
5)	13	1.3
6)	15	1.5
7)	20	2.0
8)	32	3.2
9)	23	2.3
10)	23	2.3
11)	22	2.2
12)	78	7.7
13)	66	6.5
14)	79	7.8
15)	80	7.9
16)	90	8.9
17)	80	7.9
18)	65	6.4
19)	53	5.2
20)	42	4.1
21)	38	3.7
22)	22	2.2
23)	20	2.0
24)	9	0.9
25)	17	1.7
26)	13	1.3
27)	10	1.0
28)	9	0.9
29)	6	0.6
30)	13	1.3
31)	5	0.5
32)	8	0.8
33)	10	1.0
34)	5	0.5
35)	6	0.6
36)	3	0.3
37)	5	0.5
38)	5	0.5
39)	2	0.2
40)	5	0.5
41)	2	0.2
42)	2	0.2
43)	3	0.3
45)	2	0.2
50)	1	0.1
51)	1	0.1
Missing	508
TOTAL	1014	100.0

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41) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. There is a life beyond death. (BQ18A) (BLLIFE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	1202	79.5
2) Agree	227	15.0
3) Neutral or not sure	68	4.5
4) Disagree	8	0.5
5) Strongly disagree	7	0.5
Missing	10
TOTAL	1512	100.0

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42) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. Jesus will return to Earth some day. (BQ18B) (BLRETURN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	845	56.4
2) Agree	303	20.2
3) Neutral or not sure	249	16.6
4) Disagree	60	4.0
5) Strongly disagree	42	2.8
Missing	23
TOTAL	1499	100.0

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43) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. An individual should arrive at his or her own religious beliefs independent of any church. (BQ18C) (BLINDEP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	65	4.3
2) Agree	149	9.9
3) Neutral or not sure	198	13.2
4) Disagree	720	47.9
5) Strongly disagree	372	24.7
Missing	18
TOTAL	1504	100.0

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44) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. All the world's different religions are equally good ways of helping a person find ultimate truth. (BQ18D) (BLTRUTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	44	2.9
2) Agree	174	11.6
3) Neutral or not sure	190	12.6
4) Disagree	525	35.0
5) Strongly disagree	569	37.9
Missing	20
TOTAL	1502	100.0

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45) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. Only followers of Jesus Christ can be saved. (BQ18E) (BLSAVED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	309	20.6
2) Agree	242	16.1
3) Neutral or not sure	235	15.6
4) Disagree	365	24.3
5) Strongly disagree	352	23.4
Missing	19
TOTAL	1503	100.0

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46) Over the past year, approximately how often have you engaged in the following activities? Read the Bible privately (BQ19A) (ACBIBLE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	683	45.3
2) Several times a week	486	32.2
3) Weekly	194	12.9
4) Several times a month	77	5.1
5) Once a month	23	1.5
6) Less than once a month	39	2.6
7) Never	5	0.3
Missing	15
TOTAL	1507	100.0

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47) Over the past year, approximately how often have you engaged in the following activities? Prayed privately (BQ19B) (ACPRAY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	1168	77.7
2) Several times a week	238	15.8
3) Weekly	51	3.4
4) Several times a month	25	1.7
5) Once a month	9	0.6
6) Less than once a month	8	0.5
7) Never	5	0.3
Missing	18
TOTAL	1504	100.0

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48) Over the past year, approximately how often have you engaged in the following activities? Attended a Bible study or prayer group (BQ19C) (ACGROUP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	55	3.7
2) Several times a week	182	12.3
3) Weekly	628	42.3
4) Several times a month	194	13.1
5) Once a month	135	9.1
6) Less than once a month	193	13.0
7) Never	98	6.6
Missing	37
TOTAL	1485	100.0

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49) Over the past year, approximately how often have you engaged in the following activities? Otherwise read the Bible with or prayed with family or friends (BQ19D) (ACFAMFRD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	279	18.7
2) Several times a week	340	22.8
3) Weekly	325	21.8
4) Several times a month	205	13.7
5) Once a month	94	6.3
6) Less than once a month	180	12.1
7) Never	68	4.6
Missing	31
TOTAL	1491	100.0

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50) Over the past year, approximately how often have you engaged in the following activities? Read devotional materials or religious books (BQ19E) (ACBOOKS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	409	27.1
2) Several times a week	449	29.8
3) Weekly	274	18.2
4) Several times a month	211	14.0
5) Once a month	71	4.7
6) Less than once a month	75	5.0
7) Never	19	1.3
Missing	14
TOTAL	1508	100.0

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51) Over the past year, approximately how often have you engaged in the following activities? Used the Internet for religious or spiritual purposes (BQ19F) (ACWEB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	357	23.8
2) Several times a week	433	28.9
3) Weekly	228	15.2
4) Several times a month	188	12.5
5) Once a month	84	5.6
6) Less than once a month	125	8.3
7) Never	85	5.7
Missing	22
TOTAL	1500	100.0

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52) Over the past year, approximately how often have you engaged in the following activities? Said grace before meals (BQ19G) (ACGRACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	1092	72.8
2) Several times a week	214	14.3
3) Weekly	56	3.7
4) Several times a month	73	4.9
5) Once a month	20	1.3
6) Less than once a month	32	2.1
7) Never	14	0.9
Missing	21
TOTAL	1501	100.0

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53) Over the past year, approximately how often have you engaged in the following activities? Met with other ministers in a pastoral support or peer group (BQ19H) (ACSUPPRT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	32	2.1
2) Several times a week	45	3.0
3) Weekly	203	13.5
4) Several times a month	212	14.1
5) Once a month	438	29.0
6) Less than once a month	400	26.5
7) Never	178	11.8
Missing	14
TOTAL	1508	100.0

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54) Which statement comes closest to your view of the Bible? (BQ20) (BIBLEVW)

	TOTAL	%
1) The Bible is the word of God, to be taken literally word for word	80	5.3
2) The Bible is the word of God, to be interpreted in the light of its historical and cultural context	928	61.8
3) The Bible is the word of God, to be interpreted in the light of its historical context and the Church's teachings	474	31.6
4) The Bible is not the word of God	16	1.1
5) Other [vol.]	4	0.3
Missing	20
TOTAL	1502	100.0

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55) How important is being part of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to you? (BQ21) (PCIMPORT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	594	39.3
2) Important	589	38.9
3) Slightly important	220	14.5
4) Not important	93	6.1
5) Not sure	17	1.1
Missing	9
TOTAL	1513	100.0

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56) In states and territories of the United States where same-sex marriage is legal, should the PC(U.S.A.) permit Presbyterian ministers to perform same-sex marriage ceremonies? (BQ 22) (SAMESEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	712	47.1
2) Yes, as long as the ceremony takes place away from PC(U.S.A.) property and facilities	25	1.7
3) No	610	40.3
4) Not sure	165	10.9
Missing	10
TOTAL	1512	100.0

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57) What is your gender? (BQ23) (GENDER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Female	502	33.2
2) Male	1012	66.8
Missing	8
TOTAL	1514	100.0

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58) Were you born a U.S. citizen? (BQ24) (CITIZEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1406	93.2
2) No	103	6.8
Missing	13
TOTAL	1509	100.0

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59) What is your current age? (BQ25) (AGE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	1508	53.548	11

60) What is your race or origin? White or Caucasian (BQ26_1) (RACEWHT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	157	10.4
1) Checked	1359	89.6
Missing	6
TOTAL	1516	100.0

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61) What is your race or origin? Black or African American (BQ26_2) (RACEBLK)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1474	97.2
1) Checked	42	2.8
Missing	6
TOTAL	1516	100.0

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62) What is your race or origin? Indian (American) or Alaska Native (BQ26_3) (RACEIND)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1507	99.4
1) Checked	9	0.6
Missing	6
TOTAL	1516	100.0

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63) What is your race or origin? Asian or Pacific Islander (BQ26_4) (RACEASN)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1449	95.6
1) Checked	67	4.4
Missing	6
TOTAL	1516	100.0

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64) What is your race or origin? Hispanic, Latino/a, or Spanish origin (BQ26_5) (RACEHISP)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1487	98.1
1) Checked	29	1.9
Missing	6
TOTAL	1516	100.0

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65) What is your race or origin? Some other race (specify) (BQ26_6) (RACEOTHR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1502	99.1
1) Checked	14	0.9
Missing	6
TOTAL	1516	100.0

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66) Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Democrat, Independent, Republican, or other? (BQ27) (PARTY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Democrat	792	53.2
2) Independent	368	24.7
3) Republican	269	18.1
4) Other (specify)	61	4.1
Missing	32
TOTAL	1490	100.0

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67) What is your marital status? (BQ28) (MARRIED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not married	226	15.1
2) Married	1270	84.9
Missing	26
TOTAL	1496	100.0

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68) Have you ever been married? No, never married (BQ28A_1) (MARNO)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1417	93.5
1) Checked	99	6.5
Missing	6
TOTAL	1516	100.0

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69) Have you ever been married? Yes, am now divorced (BQ28A_2) (MARDIVOR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1406	92.7
1) Checked	110	7.3
Missing	6
TOTAL	1516	100.0

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70) Have you ever been married? Yes, am now widowed (BQ28A_3) (MARWIDOW)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1497	98.7
1) Checked	19	1.3
Missing	6
TOTAL	1516	100.0

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71) Have you had a previous marriage (or marriages)? No (BQ29_1) (PREVNO)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	545	35.9
1) Checked	971	64.1
Missing	6
TOTAL	1516	100.0

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72) Have you had a previous marriage (or marriages)? Yes, was divorced (BQ29_2) (PREVDIV)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1293	85.3
1) Checked	223	14.7
Missing	6
TOTAL	1516	100.0

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73) Have you had a previous marriage (or marriages)? Yes, was widowed (BQ29_3) (PREVWIDW)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1497	98.7
1) Checked	19	1.3
Missing	6
TOTAL	1516	100.0

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74) [If MARRIED=2] Is your husband or wife an ordained minister? (BQ30) (MINST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	223	18.1
2) No	1011	81.9
Missing	288
TOTAL	1234	100.0

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75) [If MINST=1] Is he or she a minister in the PC(U.S.A.)? (BQ30A) (MINSTPC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	181	82.3
2) No	39	17.7
Missing	1302
TOTAL	220	100.0

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76) How many children do you have? [If none, write 0 (zero). Include any legally adopted children; exclude stepchildren unless legally adopted.] (BQ31) (CHILDREN)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	287	19.1
1) 1	177	11.8
2) 2	626	41.8
3) 3	305	20.3
4) 4	83	5.5
5) 5	7	0.5
6) 6	10	0.7
7) 7	2	0.1
8) 8	2	0.1
Missing	23
TOTAL	1499	100.0

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77) If you live in a dormitory, nursing home, or other institutional housing, check this box. (BQ32A) (HOUSING)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1514	99.9
1) Checked	2	0.1
Missing	6
TOTAL	1516	100.0

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78) [If PRSNSINT=1] Including yourself, how many persons live in your household? (Do not count students who live elsewhere while they attend college or university.) (BQ32) (NHOUSING)

	TOTAL	%
1)	180	12.0
2)	731	48.5
3)	243	16.1
4)	241	16.0
5)	87	5.8
6)	20	1.3
7)	2	0.1
8)	2	0.1
Missing	16
TOTAL	1506	100.0

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79) From the list below, select the choice that best describes all of the people in the household in which you live. (For example, a young adult living with both parents would check '4.') (BQ33) (PEOPLE)

	TOTAL	%
1) A single adult, living alone	169	11.3
2) A single adult, living with one or more children	31	2.1
3) A married couple, no children in the household	682	45.7
4) A married couple, living with one or more children	536	35.9
5) Some other arrangement (please describe your household here)	73	4.9
Missing	31
TOTAL	1491	100.0

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80) Which of these categories best describes your total family income from all sources, before taxes, during 2010? (If you live alone or with non-relatives, answer in terms of your own personal income.) (BQ34) (INCOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than $20,000	19	1.3
2) $20,000-$29,999	32	2.2
3) $30,000-$39,999	73	4.9
4) $40,000-$49,999	105	7.1
5) $50,000-$59,999	179	12.1
6) $60,000-$69,999	154	10.4
7) $70,000-$79,999	155	10.5
8) $80,000-$89,999	155	10.5
9) $90,000-$99,999	133	9.0
10) $100,000-$109,999	124	8.4
11) $110,000-$124,999	103	7.0
12) $125,000-$149,999	108	7.3
13) $150,000-$199,999	81	5.5
14) $200,000-$249,999	30	2.0
15) $250,000 or more	28	1.9
Missing	43
TOTAL	1479	100.0

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81) Did you or any other household family member fill out a pledge card regarding church giving for the current year? (BQ35) (PLEDGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1060	70.4
2) No	437	29.0
3) Don't know	8	0.5
Missing	17
TOTAL	1505	100.0

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82) Indicate whether, during the 2010 calendar year, you or other household family members contributed any money to each of the following and, if so, give your best estimate of the total amount donated in each category: To your congregation, in regular giving (not including special offerings or contributions to a capital campaign) (BQ36A) (GIVREG)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	113	7.6
2) Yes	1377	92.4
Missing	32
TOTAL	1490	100.0

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83) [If GIVREG=2] If yes, estimate how much: (BQ36A_1) (GIVREGHM)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	1227	10173.203	69622

84) Indicate whether, during the 2010 calendar year, you or other household family members contributed any money to each of the following and, if so, give your best estimate of the total amount donated in each category: To your congregation, in giving to a special capital campaign, for example for a new or remodeled building, or for a new program for the church (BQ36B) (GIVCAP)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	943	65.1
2) Yes	505	34.9
Missing	74
TOTAL	1448	100.0

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85) [If GIVCAP=2] IF yes, estimate how much: (BQ36B_1) (GIVCAPHM)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	425	6722.259	68898

86) Indicate whether, during the 2010 calendar year, you or other household family members contributed any money to each of the following and, if so, give your best estimate of the total amount donated in each category: To your congregation, in response to a special appeal for a ministry supported by the congregation, presbytery, or PC(U.S.A.) including the four churchwide special offerings—One Great Hour of Sharing, Pentecost, Peacemaking, and Christmas Joy (BQ36C) (GIVSPC)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	438	29.9
2) Yes	1028	70.1
Missing	56
TOTAL	1466	100.0

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87) [If GIVSPC=2] If yes, estimate how much: (BQ36C_1) (GIVSPCHM)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	903	2559.937	47023

88) Indicate whether, during the 2010 calendar year, you or other household family members contributed any money to each of the following and, if so, give your best estimate of the total amount donated in each category: Directly to the Presbyterian Church, (U.S.A.) or one of its ministries, such as Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (BQ36D) (GIVPC)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	930	64.3
2) Yes	517	35.7
Missing	75
TOTAL	1447	100.0

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89) [If GIVPC=2] If yes, estimate how much: (BQ36D_1) (GIVPCHM)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	3	0.7
10) 10	8	1.8
20) 20	7	1.6
25) 25	19	4.2
35) 35	1	0.2
40) 40	4	0.9
50) 50	68	15.1
60) 60	1	0.2
75) 75	5	1.1
100) 100	113	25.1
125) 125	1	0.2
150) 150	15	3.3
200) 200	66	14.7
240) 240	2	0.4
250) 250	16	3.6
300) 300	14	3.1
350) 350	1	0.2
370) 370	1	0.2
400) 400	7	1.6
450) 450	1	0.2
500) 500	39	8.7
550) 550	1	0.2
600) 600	5	1.1
750) 750	1	0.2
800) 800	3	0.7
940) 940	1	0.2
1000) 1000	17	3.8
1200) 1200	4	0.9
1500) 1500	3	0.7
1750) 1750	1	0.2
1800) 1800	2	0.4
2000) 2000	3	0.7
2300) 2300	1	0.2
2500) 2500	1	0.2
3000) 3000	1	0.2
4500) 4500	1	0.2
4800) 4800	1	0.2
5000) 5000	4	0.9
6000) 6000	1	0.2
7000) 7000	1	0.2
7500) 7500	1	0.2
10000) 10000	1	0.2
20000) 20000	1	0.2
32500) 32500	1	0.2
75000) 75000	1	0.2
999999) Don't know	1	0.2
Missing	1072
TOTAL	450	100.0

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90) Indicate whether, during the 2010 calendar year, you or other household family members contributed any money to each of the following and, if so, give your best estimate of the total amount donated in each category: Directly to other religious groups or religious causes outside the PC(U.S.A.) (BQ36E) (GIVREL)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	543	37.2
2) Yes	915	62.8
Missing	64
TOTAL	1458	100.0

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91) [If GIVREL=2] If yes, estimate how much: (BQ36E_1) (GIVRELHM)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	782	5393.286	62113

92) Indicate whether, during the 2010 calendar year, you or other household family members contributed any money to each of the following and, if so, give your best estimate of the total amount donated in each category: To non-religious charities, community organizations, or social causes (United Way, Red Cross, arts group, etc.) (BQ36F) (GIVNON)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	339	22.9
2) Yes	1140	77.1
Missing	43
TOTAL	1479	100.0

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93) [If GIVNON=2] If yes, estimate how much: (BQ36F_1) (GIVNONHM)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	996	4434.669	54686

94) Identification number (CODE2) (CODE2)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	1515	6193.943	684

95) Response from: (SURVEY) (RESPFORM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Paper	882	58.2
2) Web	634	41.8
Missing	6
TOTAL	1516	100.0

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96) Code (CODE)

97) OCC (OCC)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	1522	304.886	295

98) Sex (SEX)

99) Pastor occupation (PASTROCC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Pastor-copastor	733	48.2
2) Associate-assistant pastor	162	10.6
3) Supply pastor	94	6.2
4) Interims	57	3.7
5) Chaplains	78	5.1
6) PC(U.S.A.) executives	36	2.4
7) Schools	43	2.8
8) Counselors	12	0.8
9) Tentmakers	2	0.1
10) Other professionals	71	4.7
11) Other	234	15.4
TOTAL	1522	100.0

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100) State (STATE)

101) Pastor (PASTOR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Non-pastor	602	39.6
1) Pastor	920	60.4
TOTAL	1522	100.0

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102) Sample (SAMP)

	TOTAL	%
3) Pastors	918	60.3
4) Specialized clergy	604	39.7
TOTAL	1522	100.0

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103) P/SC (PSC)

	TOTAL	%
3)	178	54.9
4)	146	45.1
Missing	1198
TOTAL	324	100.0

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104) Sample (SAMPLE1)

	TOTAL	%
3) Pastors	1060	70.1
4) Specialized Clergy	452	29.9
Missing	10
TOTAL	1512	100.0

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105) Samp2 (SAMP2)

	TOTAL	%
3)	31	93.9
4)	2	6.1
Missing	1489
TOTAL	33	100.0

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106) Sample (SAMPLE)

	TOTAL	%
3)	1093	71.8
4)	429	28.2
TOTAL	1522	100.0

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107) Year congregation founded (ORGYEAR)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	985	1863.981	276

108) Total number of members in 2010 (TOTMEM10)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	985	387.701	621

109) Region (REGION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Northeast	272	17.9
2) Midwest	358	23.5
3) South	614	40.3
4) West	278	18.3
TOTAL	1522	100.0

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110) I-AGE: What is your current age? (BQ25) (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-AGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Under 35	110	7.3
2) 35-49	343	22.7
3) 50-64	880	58.4
4) 65+	175	11.6
Missing	14
TOTAL	1508	100.0

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111) I-SEX: What is your gender? (BQ23) (for use with online analysis) (I-SEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Female	502	33.2
2) Male	1012	66.8
Missing	8
TOTAL	1514	100.0

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112) I-PARTYID: Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Democrat, Independent, Republican, or other? (BQ27) (for use with online analysis) (I-PARTYID)

	TOTAL	%
1) Democrat	792	53.2
2) Independent	368	24.7
3) Republican	269	18.1
4) Other (specify)	61	4.1
Missing	32
TOTAL	1490	100.0

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113) I-INCOME: Which of these categories best describes your total family income from all sources, before taxes, during 2010? (If you live alone or with non-relatives, answer in terms of your own personal income.) (BQ34) (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-INCOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than $20,000	19	1.3
2) $20,000-$49,999	210	14.2
3) $50,000-$99,999	776	52.5
4) $100,000+	474	32.0
Missing	43
TOTAL	1479	100.0

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114) I-THEOLOGY: Which one of the following terms best describes your current stand on theological issues? (BQ16) (for use with online analysis) (I-THEOLOGY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very conservative	69	4.6
2) Conservative	373	24.8
3) Moderate	486	32.4
4) Liberal	414	27.6
5) Very liberal	160	10.7
Missing	20
TOTAL	1502	100.0

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