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1) Are you very optimistic or very pessimistic or somewhere in between concerning the future of: The Christian church generally? (Q1A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very optimistic	577	22.5
2) Optimistic	978	38.1
3) Tend toward optimistic	676	26.3
4) Tend toward pessimistic	236	9.2
5) Pessimistic	55	2.1
6) Very pessimistic	21	0.8
7) No opinion	25	1.0
Missing	20
TOTAL	2568	100.0

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2) Are you very optimistic or very pessimistic or somewhere in between concerning the future of: The Church in the United States? (Q1B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very optimistic	235	9.3
2) Optimistic	886	35.0
3) Tend toward optimistic	862	34.1
4) Tend toward pessimistic	378	14.9
5) Pessimistic	100	4.0
6) Very pessimistic	36	1.4
7) No opinion	33	1.3
Missing	58
TOTAL	2530	100.0

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3) Are you very optimistic or very pessimistic or somewhere in between concerning the future of: The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)? (Q1C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very optimistic	136	5.3
2) Optimistic	637	25.0
3) Tend toward optimistic	791	31.0
4) Tend toward pessimistic	467	18.3
5) Pessimistic	255	10.0
6) Very pessimistic	233	9.1
7) No opinion	32	1.3
Missing	37
TOTAL	2551	100.0

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4) Are you very optimistic or very pessimistic or somewhere in between concerning the future of: Your own congregation? (Q1D)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very optimistic	551	21.6
2) Optimistic	930	36.5
3) Tend toward optimistic	604	23.7
4) Tend toward pessimistic	275	10.8
5) Pessimistic	84	3.3
6) Very pessimistic	51	2.0
7) No opinion	55	2.2
Missing	38
TOTAL	2550	100.0

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5) Do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? The PC(USA) should be united on a few essentials, and not worry about other differences. (Q2A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	433	17.0
2) Agree	1044	41.1
3) Neutral or not sure	420	16.5
4) Disagree	506	19.9
5) Strongly disagree	138	5.4
Missing	47
TOTAL	2541	100.0

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6) Do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? The PC(USA) would be better off if there were a gracious separation of congregations unhappy with current policies in the church. (Q2B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	339	13.4
2) Agree	691	27.2
3) Neutral or not sure	612	24.1
4) Disagree	734	28.9
5) Strongly disagree	161	6.3
Missing	51
TOTAL	2537	100.0

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7) Do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? Schism is about the worst thing that can happen to a denomination. (Q2C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	273	11.0
2) Agree	694	28.0
3) Neutral or not sure	622	25.1
4) Disagree	741	29.8
5) Strongly disagree	153	6.2
Missing	105
TOTAL	2483	100.0

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8) Do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? A split in the PC(USA) is inevitable. (Q2D)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	242	9.7
2) Agree	584	23.4
3) Neutral or not sure	976	39.1
4) Disagree	599	24.0
5) Strongly disagree	93	3.7
Missing	94
TOTAL	2494	100.0

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9) Do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? If controversy in the PC(USA) continues, we will lose a few members, but there will be not a large split. (Q2E)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	55	2.2
2) Agree	704	27.7
3) Neutral or not sure	836	32.9
4) Disagree	702	27.6
5) Strongly disagree	246	9.7
Missing	45
TOTAL	2543	100.0

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10) Do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? A church that is not clear about what it believes is not worth belonging to. (Q2F)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	581	22.9
2) Agree	1104	43.6
3) Neutral or not sure	326	12.9
4) Disagree	417	16.5
5) Strongly disagree	105	4.1
Missing	55
TOTAL	2533	100.0

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11) Below are several groups, organizations, and initiatives active in the PC(USA). How familiar are you with: 1,001 New Worshipping Communities? (Q3A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	40	1.6
2) Familiar	205	8.1
3) A little familiar	331	13.0
4) Not familiar	1968	77.4
Missing	44
TOTAL	2544	100.0

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12) Below are several groups, organizations, and initiatives active in the PC(USA). How familiar are you with: Covenant Network of Presbyterians? (Q3B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	306	12.1
2) Familiar	575	22.7
3) A little familiar	517	20.4
4) Not familiar	1132	44.7
Missing	58
TOTAL	2530	100.0

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13) Below are several groups, organizations, and initiatives active in the PC(USA). How familiar are you with: Fellowship of Presbyterians? (Q3C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	233	9.1
2) Familiar	580	22.8
3) A little familiar	547	21.5
4) Not familiar	1187	46.6
Missing	41
TOTAL	2547	100.0

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14) Below are several groups, organizations, and initiatives active in the PC(USA). How familiar are you with: Growing the Church Deep and Wide? (Q3D)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	57	2.3
2) Familiar	267	10.6
3) A little familiar	431	17.1
4) Not familiar	1766	70.1
Missing	67
TOTAL	2521	100.0

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15) Below are several groups, organizations, and initiatives active in the PC(USA). How familiar are you with: Middle Governing Body Commission? (Q3E)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	87	3.4
2) Familiar	354	14.0
3) A little familiar	494	19.5
4) Not familiar	1599	63.1
Missing	54
TOTAL	2534	100.0

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16) Below are several groups, organizations, and initiatives active in the PC(USA). How familiar are you with: More Light Presbyterians? (Q3F)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	279	11.1
2) Familiar	572	22.7
3) A little familiar	390	15.5
4) Not familiar	1282	50.8
Missing	65
TOTAL	2523	100.0

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17) Below are several groups, organizations, and initiatives active in the PC(USA). How familiar are you with: Nature of the Church in the 21st Century Special Committee? (Q3G)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	17	0.7
2) Familiar	73	2.9
3) A little familiar	301	11.9
4) Not familiar	2149	84.6
Missing	48
TOTAL	2540	100.0

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18) Below are several groups, organizations, and initiatives active in the PC(USA). How familiar are you with: New Reformed Body (Evangelical Covenant Order of Presbyterians)? (Q3H)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	162	6.4
2) Familiar	422	16.6
3) A little familiar	572	22.5
4) Not familiar	1387	54.5
Missing	45
TOTAL	2543	100.0

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19) Below are several groups, organizations, and initiatives active in the PC(USA). How familiar are you with: NEXT Church? (Q3I)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	56	2.2
2) Familiar	143	5.7
3) A little familiar	287	11.3
4) Not familiar	2044	80.8
Missing	58
TOTAL	2530	100.0

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20) Below are several groups, organizations, and initiatives active in the PC(USA). How familiar are you with: Presbyterian Coalition? (Q3J)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	129	5.1
2) Familiar	474	18.8
3) A little familiar	561	22.2
4) Not familiar	1364	54.0
Missing	60
TOTAL	2528	100.0

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21) Below are several groups, organizations, and initiatives active in the PC(USA). How familiar are you with: Presbyterians for Renewal? (Q3K)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	230	9.1
2) Familiar	593	23.4
3) A little familiar	512	20.2
4) Not familiar	1201	47.4
Missing	52
TOTAL	2536	100.0

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22) PC(USA) leaders are encouraging Presbyterians to create 1,001 new Presbyterian worshiping communities over the next ten years. The definition of a 'worshiping community' is deliberately broad, to include traditional new church developments and also immigrant fellowships, house churches, and a variety of other possibilities, including experimental ones. Were you previously aware of this '1,001 New Worshiping Communities' emphasis? (Q4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	512	20.0
2) No	1947	76.0
3) Not sure	103	4.0
Missing	26
TOTAL	2562	100.0

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23) In your opinion, how realistic is this goal? (Q5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very realistic	114	4.5
2) Realistic	862	33.7
3) Not too realistic	1005	39.2
4) Not at all realistic	209	8.2
5) Not sure	371	14.5
Missing	27
TOTAL	2561	100.0

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24) How important is the creation of new worshiping communities for reaching the next generation of Presbyterians? (Q6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Essential	782	30.5
2) Important	982	38.3
3) Somewhat important	474	18.5
4) Not important	130	5.1
5) Not sure	194	7.6
Missing	26
TOTAL	2562	100.0

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25) In your opinion, how effective an evangelism tool is the creation of new communities of faith? (Q7)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very effective	385	15.1
2) Effective	858	33.7
3) Somewhat effective	749	29.4
4) Not effective	145	5.7
5) Not sure	407	16.0
Missing	44
TOTAL	2544	100.0

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26) Suppose you had $100 to donate either to help existing congregations or to start new worshiping communities. Indicate how you would split that amount between the two options. (Must total $100.) How much would be given as assistance to existing congregations? (Q8A)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	235	9.3
1) 1	2	0.1
5) 5	3	0.1
10) 10	31	1.2
15) 15	2	0.1
20) 20	61	2.4
25) 25	137	5.4
30) 30	55	2.2
33) 33	2	0.1
35) 35	9	0.4
40) 40	95	3.8
45) 45	7	0.3
50) 50	660	26.2
60) 60	106	4.2
65) 65	9	0.4
66) 66	1	0.0
67) 67	3	0.1
70) 70	82	3.3
74) 74	1	0.0
75) 75	259	10.3
80) 80	159	6.3
85) 85	11	0.4
90) 90	94	3.7
95) 95	13	0.5
99) 99	5	0.2
100) All	477	18.9
Missing	69
TOTAL	2519	100.0

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27) Suppose you had $100 to donate either to help existing congregations or to start new worshiping communities. Indicate how you would split that amount between the two options. (Must total $100.) How much would be given as development of new congregations or other new worshiping communities? (Q8B)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	477	18.9
1) 1	5	0.2
5) 5	13	0.5
10) 10	94	3.7
15) 15	11	0.4
20) 20	160	6.4
25) 25	258	10.2
26) 26	1	0.0
30) 30	82	3.3
33) 33	3	0.1
34) 34	1	0.0
35) 35	9	0.4
40) 40	106	4.2
50) 50	660	26.2
55) 55	7	0.3
60) 60	95	3.8
65) 65	9	0.4
67) 67	2	0.1
70) 70	55	2.2
75) 75	137	5.4
80) 80	61	2.4
85) 85	2	0.1
90) 90	31	1.2
95) 95	3	0.1
99) 99	2	0.1
100) All	235	9.3
Missing	69
TOTAL	2519	100.0

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28) Total (TOTAL)

	TOTAL	%
0)	2	0.1
95)	1	0.0
100)	2516	99.9
Missing	69
TOTAL	2519	100.0

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29) In general, what part of the PC(USA) is best equipped to start new worshipping communities? (Check only one.) ? (Q9)

	TOTAL	%
1) The General Assembly Mission Council (the national mission and ministry agency of the PC(USA))	135	5.4
2) Synods	46	1.8
3) Presbyteries	862	34.6
4) Seminaries	83	3.3
5) Existing congregations	957	38.4
6) Individual Presbyterians	266	10.7
7) Other (Please specify)	108	4.3
8) Don't know [volunteered]	32	1.3
Missing	99
TOTAL	2489	100.0

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30) Are you aware of any opposite-sex couples who are living together outside of marriage ('cohabitating'): In your extended family? (Q10A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1132	44.6
2) No	1328	52.3
3) Not sure	80	3.1
Missing	48
TOTAL	2540	100.0

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31) Are you aware of any opposite-sex couples who are living together outside of marriage ('cohabitating'): In your congregation? (Q10B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1224	48.3
2) No	886	34.9
3) Not sure	426	16.8
Missing	52
TOTAL	2536	100.0

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32) Are you aware of any opposite-sex couples who are living together outside of marriage ('cohabitating'): Among your (other) friends and acquaintances? (Q10C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1990	78.0
2) No	409	16.0
3) Not sure	152	6.0
Missing	37
TOTAL	2551	100.0

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33) If yes to any part of Q10: Are any of these couples older adults who have not married solely or primarily for economic reasons (for example, marriage might reduce their separate Social Security payments)? (Q11)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	737	33.2
2) No	966	43.6
3) Not sure	514	23.2
Missing	371
TOTAL	2217	100.0

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34) What is your opinion of two older persons in a sexual relationship who live together but have not married solely for economic reasons? (Q12)

	TOTAL	%
1) It is sinful	711	28.0
2) It is not sinful	899	35.4
3) It depends	660	26.0
4) Not sure	266	10.5
Missing	52
TOTAL	2536	100.0

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35) Please indicate your understanding of PC(USA) policy regarding the ordination of gay and lesbian persons as church officers-- elders (ruling elders), deacons, and ministers (teaching elders). Is it permissible for church governing bodies (councils) to ordain gays and lesbians as: Elders (ruling elders)? (Q13A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, whether sexually active or not	1590	63.7
2) Yes, but only if not sexually active	421	16.9
3) No	486	19.5
Missing	91
TOTAL	2497	100.0

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36) Please indicate your understanding of PC(USA) policy regarding the ordination of gay and lesbian persons as church officers-- elders (ruling elders), deacons, and ministers (teaching elders). Is it permissible for church governing bodies (councils) to ordain gays and lesbians as: Deacons? (Q13B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, whether sexually active or not	1594	64.0
2) Yes, but only if not sexually active	420	16.9
3) No	475	19.1
Missing	99
TOTAL	2489	100.0

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37) Please indicate your understanding of PC(USA) policy regarding the ordination of gay and lesbian persons as church officers--elders (ruling elders), deacons, and ministers (teaching elders). Is it permissible for church governing bodies (councils) to ordain gays and lesbians as: Ministers (teaching elders)? (Q13C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, whether sexually active or not	1494	60.0
2) Yes, but only if not sexually active	399	16.0
3) No	597	24.0
Missing	98
TOTAL	2490	100.0

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38) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each statement. Presbyterian ministers should be prohibited from performing ceremonies that bless the union between two people of the same sex. (Q14A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	808	31.7
2) Agree	365	14.3
3) Neutral or not sure	286	11.2
4) Disagree	463	18.1
5) Strongly disagree	629	24.7
Missing	37
TOTAL	2551	100.0

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39) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each statement. In general, a person who has sex with someone of the same sex is committing a sin. (Q14B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	716	28.1
2) Agree	418	16.4
3) Neutral or not sure	374	14.7
4) Disagree	465	18.3
5) Strongly disagree	572	22.5
Missing	43
TOTAL	2545	100.0

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40) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each statement. Same-sex couples should be allowed to marry. (Q14C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	605	23.8
2) Agree	487	19.2
3) Neutral or not sure	327	12.9
4) Disagree	423	16.7
5) Strongly disagree	697	27.5
Missing	49
TOTAL	2539	100.0

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41) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each statement. I would be comfortable with a pastor who is gay or lesbian. (Q14D)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	605	24.0
2) Agree	563	22.3
3) Neutral or not sure	337	13.3
4) Disagree	353	14.0
5) Strongly disagree	668	26.4
Missing	62
TOTAL	2526	100.0

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42) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each statement. The Bible is clear in its teaching on homosexuality. (Q14E)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	685	27.1
2) Agree	496	19.7
3) Neutral or not sure	494	19.6
4) Disagree	559	22.1
5) Strongly disagree	290	11.5
Missing	64
TOTAL	2524	100.0

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43) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each statement. The PC(USA) should prohibit sexually active gays and lesbians from being ordained to the ministry (Q14F)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	782	30.8
2) Agree	339	13.3
3) Neutral or not sure	243	9.6
4) Disagree	444	17.5
5) Strongly disagree	735	28.9
Missing	45
TOTAL	2543	100.0

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44) Has there been any discussion in your congregation in the past year about the possibility of the congregation: Switching to a different presbytery within the PC(USA)? (Q15A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, a lot	53	2.1
2) Yes, some	165	6.5
3) Yes, but only a little	177	7.0
4) Not that I'm aware of	2127	84.3
Missing	66
TOTAL	2522	100.0

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45) Has there been any discussion in your congregation in the past year about the possibility of the congregation: Leaving the PC(USA)? (Q15B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, a lot	124	4.9
2) Yes, some	231	9.2
3) Yes, but only a little	262	10.4
4) Not that I'm aware of	1905	75.5
Missing	66
TOTAL	2522	100.0

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46) In general, which option below would be your preference for your congregation? (Check only one.) (Q16)

	TOTAL	%
1) Maintain the status quo as a PC(USA) congregation in our current presbytery	1818	72.1
2) Consider other options, up to and including leaving the PC(USA)	425	16.9
3) Not sure	278	11.0
Missing	67
TOTAL	2521	100.0

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47) Various options have been proposed in recent months for congregations that are unhappy with the PC(USA). For each such option listed below, indicate how interested you would be in having your congregation consider it. Switching to a different presbytery, wherever located, whose congregations are more theologically compatible with your own (Q17A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very interested	135	5.4
2) Interested	284	11.3
3) Only a little interested	272	10.8
4) Not at all interested	1617	64.2
5) Not sure	212	8.4
Missing	68
TOTAL	2520	100.0

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48) Various options have been proposed in recent months for congregations that are unhappy with the PC(USA). For each such option listed below, indicate how interested you would be in having your congregation consider it. Working toward setting up new, parallel structures in your current presbytery that would have theological perspectives more compatible with your own ('a presbytery within a presbytery')? (Q17B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very interested	106	4.2
2) Interested	330	13.1
3) Only a little interested	369	14.7
4) Not at all interested	1401	55.7
5) Not sure	308	12.3
Missing	74
TOTAL	2514	100.0

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49) Various options have been proposed in recent months for congregations that are unhappy with the PC(USA). For each such option listed below, indicate how interested you would be in having your congregation consider it. Becoming a part of a new Reformed body (Evangelical Covenant Order of Presbyterians) while maintaining full, affiliate, or union status in the PC(USA)? (Q17C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very interested	116	4.6
2) Interested	283	11.3
3) Only a little interested	292	11.6
4) Not at all interested	1519	60.4
5) Not sure	303	12.1
Missing	75
TOTAL	2513	100.0

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50) Various options have been proposed in recent months for congregations that are unhappy with the PC(USA). For each such option listed below, indicate how interested you would be in having your congregation consider it. Leaving the PC(USA) completely for a new Reformed body (Evangelical Covenant Order of Presbyterians)? (Q17D)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very interested	114	4.5
2) Interested	202	8.0
3) Only a little interested	200	8.0
4) Not at all interested	1745	69.5
5) Not sure	249	9.9
Missing	78
TOTAL	2510	100.0

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51) Various options have been proposed in recent months for congregations that are unhappy with the PC(USA). For each such option listed below, indicate how interested you would be in having your congregation consider it. Leaving the PC(USA) completely for another existing Reformed denomination such as the Evangelical Presbyterian Church or the Presbyterian Church in America? (Q17E)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very interested	90	3.6
2) Interested	185	7.4
3) Only a little interested	183	7.3
4) Not at all interested	1792	71.6
5) Not sure	252	10.1
Missing	86
TOTAL	2502	100.0

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52) Various options have been proposed in recent months for congregations that are unhappy with the PC(USA). For each such option listed below, indicate how interested you would be in having your congregation consider it. Other (specify): (Q17F)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very interested	95	13.2
2) Interested	37	5.2
3) Only a little interested	14	1.9
4) Not at all interested	327	45.5
5) Not sure	245	34.1
Missing	1870
TOTAL	718	100.0

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53) In 2011, did your congregation give any money through its budget to support the mission or ministry of one or more non-Presbyterian agencies or organizations? (Q18)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1696	66.9
2) No	286	11.3
3) Not sure	552	21.8
Missing	54
TOTAL	2534	100.0

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54) [If Q18 is 'yes,'] How many such organizations? (Write the number on the line; please estimate if you don't know exactly.) (Q18A)

	TOTAL	%
0) Non numerical responses	1	0.1
1) 1	64	4.5
2) 2	168	11.7
3) 3	215	15.0
4) 4	158	11.0
5) 5	204	14.2
6) 6	83	5.8
7) 7	28	1.9
8) 8	61	4.2
9) 9	5	0.3
10) 10	158	11.0
11) 11	4	0.3
12) 12	45	3.1
13) 13	1	0.1
14) 14	6	0.4
15) 15	52	3.6
16) 16	2	0.1
17) 17	2	0.1
18) 18	9	0.6
20) 20	37	2.6
21) 21	1	0.1
22) 22	1	0.1
23) 23	1	0.1
24) 24	1	0.1
25) 25	13	0.9
26) 26	1	0.1
27) 27	1	0.1
29) 29	1	0.1
30) 30	8	0.6
32) 32	1	0.1
35) 35	1	0.1
37) 37	1	0.1
38) 38	1	0.1
40) 40	3	0.2
45) 45	1	0.1
50) 50	6	0.4
98) 90 or more	1	0.1
99) Do not know	92	6.4
Missing	1150
TOTAL	1438	100.0

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55) [If Q18 is 'yes,'] Did your congregation give money to any non-PC(USA) agencies/organizations because: Of habit--we've been giving to the same non-PC(USA) organization(s) for many years? (Q19A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1123	68.5
2) No	363	22.1
3) Not sure	154	9.4
Missing	948
TOTAL	1640	100.0

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56) [If Q18 is 'yes,'] Did your congregation give money to any non-PC(USA) agencies/organizations because: Of lack of trust in national agencies of the PC(USA)? (Q19B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	197	12.2
2) No	1253	77.3
3) Not sure	170	10.5
Missing	968
TOTAL	1620	100.0

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57) [If Q18 is 'yes,'] Did your congregation give money to any non-PC(USA) agencies/organizations because: The non-PC(USA) organization is located in our community or area? (Q19C)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1496	90.9
2) No	107	6.5
3) Not sure	42	2.6
Missing	943
TOTAL	1645	100.0

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58) [If Q18 is 'yes,'] Did your congregation give money to any non-PC(USA) agencies/organizations because: The non-PC(USA) organization provides better communication about the use of our dollars? (Q19D)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	354	22.0
2) No	933	57.9
3) Not sure	325	20.2
Missing	976
TOTAL	1612	100.0

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59) [If Q18 is 'yes,'] Did your congregation give money to any non-PC(USA) agencies/organizations because: The congregation/someone in the congregation has ties to the non-PC(USA) organization? (Q19E)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1237	75.4
2) No	269	16.4
3) Not sure	135	8.2
Missing	947
TOTAL	1641	100.0

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60) [If Q18 is 'yes,'] Did your congregation give money to any non-PC(USA) agencies/organizations because: The non-PC(USA) organization does a type of ministry that the PC(USA) does not do? (Q19F)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	922	56.5
2) No	393	24.1
3) Not sure	316	19.4
Missing	957
TOTAL	1631	100.0

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61) [If Q18 is 'yes,'] Did your congregation give money to any non-PC(USA) agencies/organizations because: The non-PC(USA) organization makes better use of the funds given to it? (Q19G)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	312	19.1
2) No	829	50.8
3) Not sure	490	30.0
Missing	957
TOTAL	1631	100.0

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62) [If Q18 is 'yes,'] Did your congregation give money to any non-PC(USA) agencies/organizations because: PC(USA) organizations take our giving for granted? (Q19H)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	215	13.3
2) No	1095	67.5
3) Not sure	312	19.2
Missing	966
TOTAL	1622	100.0

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63) [If Q18 is 'yes,'] Did your congregation give money to any non-PC(USA) agencies/organizations because: We don't like the theological stance of the national agencies of the PC(USA)? (Q19I)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	241	14.8
2) No	1115	68.6
3) Not sure	270	16.6
Missing	962
TOTAL	1626	100.0

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64) [If Q18 is 'yes,'] Did your congregation give money to any non-PC(USA) agencies/organizations because: Other (specify)? (Q19J)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	98	27.9
2) No	128	36.5
3) Not sure	125	35.6
Missing	2237
TOTAL	351	100.0

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65) Does your congregation provide any financial support for one or more missionaries serving outside the United States? (Q20)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1407	55.7
2) No	645	25.5
3) Not sure	476	18.8
Missing	60
TOTAL	2528	100.0

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66) [If Q20 is 'yes,'] How many missionaries? (Write the number on the line; please estimate if you don't know exactly.) (Q20A)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1	296	23.3
2) 2	383	30.1
3) 3	176	13.8
4) 4	104	8.2
5) 5	68	5.4
6) 6	37	2.9
7) 7	10	0.8
8) 8	14	1.1
9) 9	1	0.1
10) 10	32	2.5
11) 11	1	0.1
12) 12	14	1.1
13) 13	1	0.1
14) 14	3	0.2
15) 15	14	1.1
16) 16	1	0.1
17) 17	2	0.2
18) 18	1	0.1
20) 20	14	1.1
22) 22	1	0.1
24) 24	1	0.1
25) 25	1	0.1
30) 30	3	0.2
32) 32	1	0.1
35) 35	1	0.1
40) 40	1	0.1
50) 50	7	0.6
99) Don't know [volunteered]	83	6.5
Missing	1317
TOTAL	1271	100.0

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67) [If Q20 is 'yes,'] Of these missionaries, are any of them: Appointed by the PC(USA) through its World Mission office? (Q21A)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	658	48.8
2) No	304	22.5
3) Not sure	387	28.7
Missing	1239
TOTAL	1349	100.0

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68) [If Q20 is 'yes,'] Of these missionaries, are any of them: Appointed or sent by an organization other than the PC(USA) office? (Q21B)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	501	38.4
2) No	386	29.6
3) Not sure	419	32.1
Missing	1282
TOTAL	1306	100.0

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69) [If Q20 is 'yes,'] Of these missionaries, are any of them: Appointed or sent by your congregation directly without the aid of another office or organization? (Q21C)