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U.S. Congregational Life Survey, Wave 2, 2011, Fast Growing and New Southern Baptist Convention Leader Survey

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


All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).
1) ID (ID)
2) Sample type (SAMPLE)
TOTAL%
1) Baptist growing7870.9
2) Baptist new3229.1
TOTAL110100.0
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3) What is your congregation's denominational affiliation? (If none, check here:) (NODENOM)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked110100.0
TOTAL110100.0
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4) What is your congregation's denominational affiliation? (DENOM1)
TOTAL%
37) Southern Baptist110100.0
TOTAL110100.0
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5) What is your congregation's denominational affiliation? (DENOM2)
TOTAL%
29) National Missionary Baptist Convention150.0
997) Willow Creek150.0
Missing108 
TOTAL2100.0
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6) Before you were 12 years old, what was your denomination? (If you did not attend a congregation before age 12, check here:) (NODEN12)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked9182.7
1) Checked1917.3
TOTAL110100.0
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7) Before you were 12 years old, what was your denomination? (DEN12_1)
TOTAL%
15) Baptist2018.2
17) American Baptist Churches10.9
25) General Association of Regular Baptist Churches21.8
28) National Baptist Convention10.9
29) National Missionary Baptist Convention21.8
37) Southern Baptist4944.5
58) Disciples of Christ10.9
66) Church of God10.9
79) Church of the Nazarene10.9
96) Evangelical Covenant Church10.9
129) Mennonite10.9
145) Methodist21.8
150) Free Methodist Church of North America10.9
155) United Methodist Church32.7
185) Pentecostal21.8
213) Roman Catholic Church21.8
229) Worldwide Church of God10.9
999) None1917.3
TOTAL110100.0
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8) Before you were 12 years old, what was your denomination? (DEN12_2)
TOTAL%
15) Baptist133.3
64) Church of Christ Holiness133.3
213) Roman Catholic Church133.3
Missing107 
TOTAL3100.0
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9) What is your present denomination? (If none, check here:) (NOPRSDEN)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked10999.1
1) Checked10.9
TOTAL110100.0
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10) What is your present denomination? (DENOMPR)
TOTAL%
0) None10.9
15) Baptist1513.6
37) Southern Baptist9485.5
TOTAL110100.0
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11) Are you ordained? (ORDAINED)
TOTAL%
1) Yes10999.1
3) No10.9
TOTAL110100.0
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12) If ordained, how old were you when you received full ordination as minister, pastor, priest, or rabbi? (AGEORD)
TOTAL%
17) 10.9
18) 10.9
19) 21.9
20) 43.7
21) 32.8
22) 54.6
23) 32.8
24) 32.8
25) 54.6
26) 76.5
27) 65.6
28) 65.6
29) 43.7
30) 43.7
31) 21.9
32) 32.8
33) 76.5
34) 32.8
35) 43.7
36) 43.7
37) 65.6
39) 21.9
40) 43.7
41) 21.9
44) 10.9
45) 21.9
47) 10.9
48) 43.7
49) 21.9
50) 10.9
51) 32.8
52) 10.9
53) 10.9
56) 10.9
Missing2 
TOTAL108100.0
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13) Overall, how many YEARS have you been in the ordained ministry full- or part-time for which you were paid a salary? (YRSORD)
TOTAL%
0) 21.9
1) 10.9
3) 87.5
4) 21.9
5) 32.8
6) 43.7
7) 43.7
8) 54.7
9) 21.9
10) 76.5
11) 21.9
12) 65.6
15) 76.5
16) 21.9
17) 43.7
18) 10.9
19) 21.9
20) 54.7
21) 32.8
22) 21.9
23) 21.9
24) 54.7
26) 32.8
27) 10.9
28) 21.9
29) 43.7
30) 10.9
31) 10.9
34) 10.9
35) 10.9
36) 10.9
37) 10.9
38) 21.9
39) 10.9
40) 10.9
43) 10.9
47) 10.9
49) 10.9
50) 21.9
54) 21.9
56) 10.9
Missing3 
TOTAL107100.0
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14) Overall, how many MONTHS have you been in the ordained ministry full- or part-time for which you were paid a salary? (MNTHSORD)
TOTAL%
0) 79.9
1) 34.2
2) 68.5
3) 68.5
4) 34.2
5) 811.3
6) 912.7
7) 811.3
8) 45.6
9) 34.2
10) 811.3
11) 68.5
Missing39 
TOTAL71100.0
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15) In how many different positions, including your current one, have you served as a paid ordained minister? (NUMBPOS)
TOTAL%
0) 76.6
1) 2725.5
2) 2119.8
3) 1716.0
4) 1312.3
5) 54.7
6) 32.8
7) 21.9
8) 21.9
9) 10.9
10) 32.8
11) 10.9
12) 21.9
15) 10.9
16) 10.9
Missing4 
TOTAL106100.0
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16) At what age did you first seriously consider that you were called to become an ordained minister, pastor, or priest? (AGECALLD)
TOTAL%
6) 10.9
7) 32.8
12) 10.9
13) 65.6
14) 10.9
15) 43.7
16) 76.5
17) 87.5
18) 76.5
19) 21.9
20) 54.7
21) 76.5
22) 32.8
23) 21.9
24) 54.7
25) 43.7
26) 32.8
27) 21.9
28) 32.8
29) 32.8
30) 65.6
31) 10.9
32) 21.9
33) 21.9
34) 32.8
36) 21.9
37) 10.9
38) 21.9
39) 10.9
40) 10.9
41) 10.9
42) 10.9
43) 21.9
47) 10.9
48) 43.7
Missing3 
TOTAL107100.0
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17) Did you work full-time at one or more other occupations before entering the ministry? (OTHOCC)
TOTAL%
1) Yes9183.5
2) No1816.5
Missing1 
TOTAL109100.0
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18) If yes, for how long? (Years) (OCCYEAR)
TOTAL%
1) 44.4
2) 55.6
3) 55.6
4) 22.2
5) 66.7
6) 55.6
7) 22.2
8) 66.7
9) 44.4
10) 44.4
11) 22.2
12) 22.2
13) 55.6
14) 22.2
15) 11.1
16) 11.1
18) 22.2
20) 77.8
21) 11.1
22) 22.2
23) 11.1
25) 33.3
26) 11.1
27) 11.1
28) 22.2
29) 11.1
30) 66.7
32) 11.1
33) 11.1
35) 11.1
37) 11.1
40) 22.2
43) 11.1
Missing20 
TOTAL90100.0
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19) If yes, for how long? (Months) (OCCMONTH)
TOTAL%
0) 819.0
1) 12.4
2) 511.9
3) 37.1
4) 24.8
6) 1331.0
7) 37.1
9) 24.8
10) 49.5
11) 12.4
Missing68 
TOTAL42100.0
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20) What was your last full-time occupation before becoming a minister? (LASTOCC)
TOTAL%
4) Lawyers, judges, or legislators11.1
5) Teachers and professors33.3
6) All other professionals1516.7
7) Managers and administrators3437.8
8) Clerical and related workers11.1
9) Craftsman and related workers1314.4
10) Operatives, factory44.4
11) Transport, laborers33.3
12) Farmers22.2
13) Service workers77.8
16) Armed services, police, firefighter66.7
17) Student11.1
Missing20 
TOTAL90100.0
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21) What was your last full-time occupation before becoming a minister? (LASTOCC2)
TOTAL%
5) Teachers and professors1100.0
Missing109 
TOTAL1100.0
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22) In your final year in that job, what was your approximate annual cash salary? (OCCSALRY)
TOTAL%
5000) 22.4
5200) 11.2
6000) 22.4
14000) 11.2
15000) 11.2
16500) 11.2
17000) 11.2
18000) 44.8
20000) 44.8
21000) 56.0
23000) 22.4
24000) 11.2
25000) 22.4
26000) 11.2
27000) 11.2
30000) 33.6
32000) 22.4
32240) 11.2
34000) 22.4
35000) 44.8
38000) 11.2
40000) 67.2
42000) 11.2
43000) 11.2
45000) 33.6
46000) 11.2
48500) 11.2
50000) 44.8
52000) 22.4
54000) 11.2
55000) 11.2
60000) 44.8
61000) 11.2
67000) 11.2
68000) 11.2
70000) 11.2
74000) 11.2
75000) 11.2
80000) 33.6
85000) 11.2
100000) 33.6
110000) 11.2
120000) 22.4
Missing27 
TOTAL83100.0
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23) What year was that? (OCCFNLYR)
TOTAL%
1958) 11.1
1963) 11.1
1970) 11.1
1971) 11.1
1972) 11.1
1973) 33.4
1974) 11.1
1975) 11.1
1976) 11.1
1981) 33.4
1982) 11.1
1985) 11.1
1986) 11.1
1987) 33.4
1988) 22.3
1989) 22.3
1990) 33.4
1991) 22.3
1992) 33.4
1993) 22.3
1994) 33.4
1995) 22.3
1996) 11.1
1997) 33.4
1998) 22.3
1999) 22.3
2000) 11.1
2001) 44.6
2002) 33.4
2003) 44.6
2004) 11.1
2005) 11.1
2006) 33.4
2007) 78.0
2008) 22.3
2009) 22.3
2010) 55.7
2011) 78.0
Missing23 
TOTAL87100.0
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24) Since entering the ministry, have you ever left parish ministry for a time to work in non-parish ministry or in another job or occupation? Yes, to work in non-parish ministry (LFTJNPAR)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked10696.4
1) Checked43.6
TOTAL110100.0
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25) Since entering the ministry, have you ever left parish ministry for a time to work in non-parish ministry or in another job or occupation? Yes, to work in a secular position (LFTJSEC)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked9990.0
1) Checked1110.0
TOTAL110100.0
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26) Since entering the ministry, have you ever left parish ministry for a time to work in non-parish ministry or in another job or occupation? No (LFTJNOT)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked1917.3
1) Checked9182.7
TOTAL110100.0
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27) If yes, how long were you away from parish ministry before returning? Number of years (YRSAWAY)
TOTAL%
0) 222.2
1) 111.1
2) 111.1
3) 222.2
8) 111.1
10) 111.1
14) 111.1
Missing101 
TOTAL9100.0
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28) If yes, how long were you away from parish ministry before returning? Number of months (MNTHAWAY)
TOTAL%
2) 111.1
4) 222.2
6) 444.4
8) 111.1
9) 111.1
Missing101 
TOTAL9100.0
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29) What is the highest level of theological training you have obtained? (THEOTRNG)
TOTAL%
1) None1917.3
2) Certificate from denominational training program, Bible college, or seminary76.4
3) Bible college degree1311.8
4) Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or Bachelor of Divinity3430.9
5) M.A., S.T.M., Th.M., or other master's degree1311.8
6) Doctor of Ministry degree1614.5
7) Ph.D. or Th.D.43.6
8) Other43.6
TOTAL110100.0
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30) When did you receive your first theological degree? (YRDEGREE)
TOTAL%
1963) 22.3
1964) 11.1
1967) 11.1
1972) 11.1
1973) 11.1
1975) 22.3
1976) 11.1
1977) 22.3
1978) 11.1
1980) 22.3
1981) 22.3
1982) 11.1
1983) 22.3
1984) 11.1
1985) 11.1
1986) 11.1
1987) 11.1
1989) 33.4
1990) 33.4
1991) 22.3
1992) 11.1
1993) 33.4
1994) 11.1
1995) 44.6
1996) 22.3
1997) 22.3
1998) 44.6
1999) 55.7
2000) 44.6
2001) 33.4
2002) 55.7
2003) 11.1
2004) 44.6
2005) 22.3
2006) 44.6
2007) 22.3
2008) 33.4
2009) 11.1
2010) 22.3
2011) 33.4
Missing23 
TOTAL87100.0
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31) Are you currently attending a seminary or theological school? (ATTENSEM)
TOTAL%
1) Yes1917.4
2) No9082.6
Missing1 
TOTAL109100.0
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32) If currently attending seminary or theological school, what degree are you seeking? (DEGSEEK)
TOTAL%
4) Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or Bachelor of Divinity637.5
5) M.A., S.T.M., Th.M., or other master's degree318.8
6) Doctor of Ministry degree425.0
7) Ph.D. or Th.D.212.5
8) Other16.3
Missing94 
TOTAL16100.0
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33) Are you the congregation's principal leader? (LEADER)
TOTAL%
1) Yes10898.2
2) No21.8
TOTAL110100.0
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34) Were you a member or regular participant in this congregation before becoming the congregation's leader? (MEMBCONG)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, immediately before becoming the leader1412.7
2) Yes, but I was a member or participant in the past32.7
3) No9384.5
TOTAL110100.0
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35) In general, do people who serve in the position you currently hold have to be ordained? (NEEDORD)
TOTAL%
1) Yes9990.0
2) No1110.0
TOTAL110100.0
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36) How would you describe your current position? (CURRPOS)
TOTAL%
1) Senior pastor, priest, or minister7265.5
2) Solo pastor, priest, or minister3430.9
5) Associate or assistant minister, pastor, or priest21.8
6) Lay minister or pastoral leader10.9
7) Other10.9
TOTAL110100.0
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37) In what year did you become the principal leader of this congregation? (YRPASTOR)
TOTAL%
1972) 10.9
1985) 10.9
1991) 21.8
1992) 10.9
1996) 10.9
1997) 10.9
1998) 32.7
1999) 10.9
2000) 21.8
2001) 54.5
2002) 54.5
2003) 87.3
2004) 1210.9
2005) 1110.0
2006) 76.4
2007) 109.1
2008) 1614.5
2009) 1311.8
2010) 32.7
2011) 76.4
TOTAL110100.0
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38) Including yourself, how many principal leaders (such as senior pastors, priests, or ministers) have served this congregation in the past 10 years? Clergy filling regular or permanent positions as senior leader (LEADPERM)
TOTAL%
0) 076.5
1) 15046.7
2) 23129.0
3) 31110.3
4) 454.7
5) 521.9
99) Checked10.9
Missing3 
TOTAL107100.0
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39) Including yourself, how many principal leaders (such as senior pastors, priests, or ministers) have served this congregation in the past 10 years? Clergy filling interim or temporary positions as senior leader (LEADTEMP)
TOTAL%
0) 1329.5
1) 2250.0
2) 613.6
3) 12.3
5) 12.3
8) 12.3
Missing66 
TOTAL44100.0
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40) Do you currently pastor another congregation? (MULTCONG)
TOTAL%
1) Yes21.9
2) No10598.1
Missing3 
TOTAL107100.0
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41) If yes, how many? (NUMBCONG)
TOTAL%
1) 2100.0
Missing108 
TOTAL2100.0
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42) Do you currently work at any other job other than as pastor of this congregation (and other related congregations)? (OTHJOB)
TOTAL%
1) Yes3734.6
2) No7065.4
Missing3 
TOTAL107100.0
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43) If yes, what is your other job or occupation? (OTHJOB1)
TOTAL%
2) Other religious professional38.6
5) Teachers and professors38.6
6) All other professionals617.1
7) Managers and administrators1028.6
8) Clerical and related workers12.9
9) Craftsmen and related workers38.6
10) Factory operators25.7
11) Transport, laborers25.7
12) Farmers12.9
13) Service workers25.7
16) Armed services, police, or firefighter12.9
18) Volunteer12.9
Missing75 
TOTAL35100.0
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44) Average hours per week (at other job) (OTHJBHRS)
TOTAL%
4) 12.9
6) 12.9
10) 25.7
12) 38.6
12.5) 12.9
15) 411.4
16) 12.9
18) 12.9
20) 12.9
24) 12.9
25) 25.7
30) 12.9
37) 12.9
40) 617.1
41) 25.7
45) 25.7
50) 38.6
52) 12.9
60) 12.9
Missing75 
TOTAL35100.0
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45) Including yourself, how many paid staff are employed by your congregation either full-time or part-time? If you have a school, don't count school staff. Enter 0 (zero) for any cagetory with none. Number of ordained professionals: Full-time (ORDFULL)
TOTAL%
0) 1516.3
1) 5863.0
2) 66.5
3) 88.7
4) 44.3
6) 11.1
Missing18 
TOTAL92100.0
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46) Including yourself, how many paid staff are employed by your congregation either full-time or part-time? If you have a school, don't count school staff. Enter 0 (zero) for any category with none. Number of ordained professionals: Part-time (ORDPART)
TOTAL%
0) 2338.3
1) 3050.0
2) 711.7
Missing50 
TOTAL60100.0
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47) Including yourself, how many paid staff are employed by your congregation either full-time or part-time? If you have a school, don't count school staff. Enter 0 (zero) for any category with none. Number of non-ordained pastoral leaders or lay ministers: Full-time (LAYFULL)
TOTAL%
0) 3882.6
1) 36.5
3) 12.2
4) 12.2
5) 24.3
9) 12.2
Missing64 
TOTAL46100.0
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48) Including yourself, how many paid staff are employed by your congregation either full-time or part-time? If you have a school, don't count school staff. Enter 0 (zero) for any category with none. Number of non-ordained pastoral leaders or lay ministers: Part-time (LAYPART)
TOTAL%
0) 3145.6
1) 2536.8
2) 57.4
3) 45.9
4) 22.9
5) 11.5
Missing42 
TOTAL68100.0
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49) Including yourself, how many paid staff are employed by your congregation either full-time or part-time? If you have a school, don't count school staff. Enter 0 (zero) for any category with none. Number of other paid employees: Full-time (OTHFULL)
TOTAL%
0) 3574.5
1) 510.6
2) 36.4
3) 36.4
6) 12.1
Missing63 
TOTAL47100.0
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50) Including yourself, how many paid staff are employed by your congregation either full-time or part-time? If you have a school, don't count school staff. Enter 0 (zero) for any category with none. Number of other paid employees: Part-time (OTHPART)
TOTAL%
0) 2634.7
1) 2128.0
2) 810.7
3) 1114.7
4) 34.0
5) 11.3
6) 34.0
7) 11.3
11) 11.3
Missing35 
TOTAL75100.0
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51) In the past 12 months, have you personally done any of the following? (Check all that apply.) Loaned money to someone outside your family (LOANED)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked7467.3
1) Checked3632.7
TOTAL110100.0
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52) In the past 12 months, have you personally done any of the following? (Check all that apply.) Cared for someone outside your family who was very sick (CAREDSCK)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked7366.4
1) Checked3733.6
TOTAL110100.0
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53) In the past 12 months, have you personally done any of the following? (Check all that apply.) Helped someone outside your family find a job (HELPFND)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked3632.7
1) Checked7467.3
TOTAL110100.0
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54) In the past 12 months, have you personally done any of the following? (Check all that apply.) Donated or prepared food for someone outside your family or congregation (GIVEFOOD)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked3128.2
1) Checked7971.8
TOTAL110100.0
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55) In the past 12 months, have you personally done any of the following? (Check all that apply.) Voted in the 2008 presidential election (VOTEPRES)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked1412.7
1) Checked9687.3
TOTAL110100.0
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56) In the past 12 months, have you personally done any of the following? (Check all that apply.) Donated money to a charitable organization (other than this congregation) (CHARITAB)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked1110.0
1) Checked9990.0
TOTAL110100.0
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57) In the past 12 months, have you personally done any of the following? (Check all that apply.) Worked with others to try to solve a community problem (WORKSOLV)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked3834.5
1) Checked7265.5
TOTAL110100.0
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58) In the past 12 months, have you personally done any of the following? (Check all that apply.) Contacted an elected official about a public issue (CONTACT)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked5449.1
1) Checked5650.9
TOTAL110100.0
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59) In the past 12 months, have you personally done any of the following? (Check all that apply.) Contributed money to a political campaign or candidate (CONTPOL)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked8980.9
1) Checked2119.1
TOTAL110100.0
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60) In the past 12 months, have you personally done any of the following? (Check all that apply.) Went on a mission or service trip (MISSION)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked4540.9
1) Checked6559.1
TOTAL110100.0
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61) Please estimate how many hours in a typical week you devote to each task listed below, including preparation where applicable. Preaching and worship leadership (including sermon preparation, funerals, and weddings) (HRSPRCH)
TOTAL%
2) 11.0
4) 32.9
5) 65.7
6) 54.8
7) 32.9
8) 76.7
9) 11.0
10) 1312.4
10.5) 11.0
12) 1211.4
14) 11.0
15) 1211.4
16) 43.8
18) 11.0
19) 11.0
20) 1817.1
22) 11.0
24) 32.9
25) 76.7
30) 54.8
Missing5 
TOTAL105100.0
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62) Please estimate how many hours in a typical week you devote to each task listed below, including preparation where applicable. Teaching people about the faith (HRSFAITH)
TOTAL%
.5) 11.0
1) 99.1
1.5) 11.0
2) 1919.2
3) 1616.2
4) 1919.2
5) 1919.2
6) 33.0
7) 22.0
8) 44.0
10) 22.0
13) 11.0
15) 11.0
20) 22.0
Missing11 
TOTAL99100.0
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63) Please estimate how many hours in a typical week you devote to each task listed below, including preparation where applicable. Training people for ministry and mission (HRSTRAIN)
TOTAL%
0) 1214.8
1) 2227.2
1.5) 11.2
2) 1721.0
3) 78.6
4) 1012.3
5) 56.2
6) 11.2
7) 11.2
8) 11.2
10) 22.5
12) 11.2
15) 11.2
Missing29 
TOTAL81100.0
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64) Please estimate how many hours in a typical week you devote to each task listed below, including preparation where applicable. Pastoral counseling and spiritual direction (HRSCOUNS)
TOTAL%
0) 44.0
.25) 11.0
.5) 22.0
1) 2626.0
2) 2020.0
3) 1212.0
4) 1111.0
5) 88.0
6) 44.0
7) 11.0
8) 22.0
10) 66.0
12) 11.0
15) 22.0
Missing10 
TOTAL100100.0
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65) Please estimate how many hours in a typical week you devote to each task listed below, including preparation where applicable. Visiting members and their families, including the sick and shut-ins (HRSVISIT)
TOTAL%
0) 54.9
.25) 11.0
.5) 32.9
1) 1716.5
2) 2322.3
3) 1110.7
4) 1514.6
5) 1211.7
6) 54.9
6.5) 11.0
8) 54.9
10) 32.9
20) 21.9
Missing7 
TOTAL103100.0
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66) Please estimate how many hours in a typical week you devote to each task listed below, including preparation where applicable. Visiting or calling on prospective members; working to convert other to the faith (HRSCONV)
TOTAL%
0) 77.1
.5) 33.1
1) 2424.5
2) 2020.4
2.5) 11.0
3) 1717.3
4) 1111.2
5) 77.1
6) 11.0
7) 11.0
8) 11.0
10) 11.0
15) 11.0
16) 11.0
20) 11.0
24) 11.0
Missing12 
TOTAL98100.0
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67) Please estimate how many hours in a typical week you devote to each task listed below, including preparation where applicable. Administering the work of the congregation, including staff supervision, attending congregational board and committee meeting (HRSADMIN)
TOTAL%
0) 44.0
.5) 22.0
1) 1615.8
2) 1413.9
3) 98.9
4) 109.9
5) 109.9
6) 33.0
8) 33.0
10) 1514.9
11) 11.0
14) 11.0
15) 44.0
16) 11.0
18) 11.0
20) 44.0
25) 11.0
30) 11.0
35) 11.0
Missing9 
TOTAL101100.0
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68) Please estimate how many hours in a typical week you devote to each task listed below, including preparation where applicable. Involvement in denominational, interdenominational, and interfaith affairs (HRSDENOM)
TOTAL%
0) 2123.6
.5) 22.2
1) 2932.6
2) 1921.3
3) 77.9
4) 66.7
5) 33.4
8) 11.1
30) 11.1
Missing21 
TOTAL89100.0
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69) Please estimate how many hours in a typical week you devote to each task listed below, including preparation where applicable. Involvement in community organizations and issues beyond the congregation (HRSCOMM)
TOTAL%
0) 2732.1
.5) 11.2
1) 2125.0
2) 1720.2
3) 89.5
4) 33.6
5) 44.8
7) 11.2
8) 11.2
10) 11.2
Missing26 
TOTAL84100.0
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70) Please estimate how many hours in a typical week you devote to each task listed below, including preparation where applicable. Youth ministry (HRSYOUTH)
TOTAL%
0) 4051.9
.5) 11.3
1) 1519.5
2) 1215.6
3) 33.9
4) 45.2
5) 11.3
8) 11.3
Missing33 
TOTAL77100.0
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71) In a typical week approximately how many hours do you spend in work related to your employment in this congregation? (HRSWK)
TOTAL%
2) 11.0
4) 11.0
10) 33.0
12) 22.0
14) 11.0
15) 11.0
20) 1010.1
24) 22.0
25) 44.0
26.5) 11.0
28) 11.0
30) 55.1
32) 33.0
33) 11.0
34) 11.0
35) 22.0
36) 11.0
38) 11.0
40) 44.0
42) 22.0
44) 11.0
45) 44.0
46) 11.0
47) 11.0
48) 11.0
50) 1616.2
51) 11.0
54) 11.0
55) 33.0
58) 11.0
60) 1616.2
61) 11.0
65) 11.0
70) 33.0
85) 11.0
Missing11 
TOTAL99100.0
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72) In your preaching, do you use the scripture texts from a prescribed lectionary? (TEXTS)
TOTAL%
1) Always54.8
2) Most of the time43.8
3) Occasionally1514.3
4) Never8177.1
Missing5 
TOTAL105100.0
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73) In the past two years, how many people from this congregation have you personally encouraged to consider becoming a pastor, minister, or priest? (ENCOURG)
TOTAL%
0) 2322.3
1) 2625.2
2) 2322.3
3) 109.7
4) 98.7
5) 43.9
6) 43.9
9) 11.0
10) 21.9
11) 11.0
Missing7 
TOTAL103100.0
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74) Within the past seven days, how much time did you spend in the following activities? Prayer, meditation, Bible reading, and other spiritual disciplines (Hours) (TIMEPRAY)
TOTAL%
1) 11.0
1.5) 11.0
2) 65.8
3) 54.9
4) 87.8
5) 109.7
6) 65.8
7) 109.7
8) 65.8
9) 32.9
10) 1615.5
10.5) 21.9
12) 21.9
14) 65.8
15) 76.8
16) 11.0
20) 76.8
21) 11.0
22) 11.0
24) 21.9
25) 11.0
30) 11.0
Missing7 
TOTAL103100.0
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75) Within the past seven days, how much time did you spend in the following activities? Reading (other than for specific sermons or teaching) (Hours) (TIMEREAD)
TOTAL%
0) 65.9
.5) 11.0
1) 1413.7
2) 2221.6
2.5) 11.0
3) 1211.8
4) 1211.8
5) 109.8
6) 43.9
7) 87.8
8) 11.0
10) 65.9
12) 22.0
15) 11.0
16) 11.0
18) 11.0
Missing8 
TOTAL102100.0
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76) Within the past seven days, how much time did you spend in the following activities? Using the Internet (including searching the web, reading blogs or online news, downloading music or videos, and using online social networking sites like Facebook) (Hours) (TIMEWEB)
TOTAL%
0) 87.8
.5) 11.0
1) 1514.6
1.5) 11.0
2) 1615.5
3) 65.8
4) 1211.7
5) 1615.5
6) 43.9
7) 54.9
8) 11.0
10) 54.9
12) 21.9
14) 43.9
15) 21.9
16) 21.9
17) 11.0
20) 21.9
Missing7 
TOTAL103100.0
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77) Within the past seven days, how much time did you spend in the following activities? Email and text messaging (Hours) (TIMEEML)
TOTAL%
0) 76.9
.5) 44.0
.75) 11.0
1) 2322.8
2) 2726.7
3) 98.9
4) 33.0
5) 98.9
6) 44.0
7) 65.9
10) 33.0
12) 22.0
15) 22.0
30) 11.0
Missing9 
TOTAL101100.0
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78) Within the past seven days, how much time did you spend in the following activities? Family life (time spent on family activities including meals) (Hours) (TIMEFAM)
TOTAL%
2) 44.1
4) 22.1
5) 11.0
6) 33.1
6.5) 11.0
7) 66.2
8) 99.3
10) 1111.3
12) 66.2
13) 11.0
14) 66.2
15) 99.3
16) 22.1
17) 11.0
18) 22.1
19) 11.0
20) 1212.4
21) 44.1
25) 55.2
28) 33.1
30) 44.1
36.5) 11.0
49) 11.0
50) 11.0
73.5) 11.0
Missing13 
TOTAL97100.0
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79) Within the past seven days, how much time did you spend in the following activities? Physical exercise for your health (Hours) (TIMEEXER)
TOTAL%
0) 2829.2
.3) 11.0
1) 1212.5
2) 1313.5
2.5) 11.0
3) 1414.6
4) 88.3
5) 66.3
6) 22.1
7) 44.2
8) 33.1
10) 33.1
20) 11.0
Missing14 
TOTAL96100.0
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80) Within the past seven days, how much time did you spend in the following activities? Recreation and hobbies (Hours) (TIMERECR)
TOTAL%
0) 3940.6
1) 1414.6
2) 1111.5
3) 33.1
4) 55.2
5) 55.2
6) 77.3
7) 22.1
8) 55.2
10) 33.1
15) 11.0
24) 11.0
Missing14 
TOTAL96100.0
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81) Within the past seven days, how much time did you spend in the following activities? Watching television (including news, sports, movies, and shows) (Hours) (TIMETV)
TOTAL%
0) 33.0
1) 55.0
2) 109.9
3) 76.9
3.5) 11.0
4) 55.0
5) 1312.9
6) 98.9
7) 55.0
8) 87.9
9) 22.0
10) 1312.9
12) 33.0
14) 44.0
15) 65.9
18) 11.0
20) 44.0
25) 22.0
Missing9 
TOTAL101100.0
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82) Within the past seven days, how much time did you spend in the following activities? Socializing or eating out with friends (Hours) (TIMESOC)
TOTAL%
0) 2121.4
1) 1212.2
2) 2424.5
3) 1010.2
4) 1717.3
5) 55.1
6) 33.1
7) 11.0
8) 11.0
10) 33.1
12) 11.0
Missing12 
TOTAL98100.0
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83) What is your current annual salary as pastor, priest, or minister prior to taxes, including fringe benefits and allowances, but excluding housing, health insurance, and pension or retirement funds? (SALARY)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL10132902.77225611
84) How much money do you pay each month toward your educational debts? (If no educational debt, check here:) (EDDEBTNO)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked2825.5
1) Checked8274.5
TOTAL110100.0
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85) How much money do you pay each month toward your educational debts? (EDDEBT)
TOTAL%
0) 1973.1
15) 13.8
75) 13.8
100) 13.8
200) 13.8
250) 13.8
500) 13.8
600) 13.8
Missing84 
TOTAL26100.0
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86) Are you furnished with a parsonage, manse, or rectory (either by your congregation, denomination, or some other organization)? (HOUSING)
TOTAL%
1) Yes76.7
2) No9893.3
Missing5 
TOTAL105100.0
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87) Are you furnished with a parsonage, manse, or rectory (either by your congregation, denomination, or some other organization)? What is the fair rental value? (Annual basis) (RENTVAL)
TOTAL%
3600) 116.7
6000) 116.7
7200) 116.7
9000) 116.7
12000) 116.7
18000) 116.7
Missing104 
TOTAL6100.0
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88) Are you furnished with a housing allowance (either by your congregation, denomination, or some other organization)? (HOUSALLW)
TOTAL%
1) Yes7876.5
2) No2423.5
Missing8 
TOTAL102100.0
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89) Are you furnished with a housing allowance (either by your congregation, denomination, or some other organization)? Amount of housing allowance (Annual basis) (AMOUNT)
TOTAL%
200) 11.3
700) 11.3
900) 11.3
1500) 11.3
3600) 11.3
4800) 11.3
6000) 33.9
8000) 33.9
8438) 11.3
9600) 11.3
10000) 11.3
10200) 11.3
10800) 11.3
12000) 79.2
12500) 11.3
13000) 11.3
14000) 45.3
14400) 11.3
15000) 11.3
15600) 11.3
15900) 11.3
16000) 22.6
17000) 11.3
17200) 11.3
18000) 56.6
19200) 22.6
20000) 22.6
20500) 11.3
20700) 11.3
20800) 22.6
22000) 33.9
23174) 11.3
24000) 33.9
24865) 11.3
25000) 45.3
26760) 11.3
27500) 11.3
29000) 11.3
29600) 11.3
30000) 45.3
33000) 11.3
34000) 11.3
36000) 11.3
38000) 11.3
45000) 11.3
Missing34 
TOTAL76100.0
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90) Do you currently receive health care benefits? (Check all that apply.) Yes, from my congregation or denomination (HCARECON)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked6760.9
1) Checked4339.1
TOTAL110100.0
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91) Do you currently receive health care benefits? (Check all that apply.) Yes, from my spouse's employer (HCARESP)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked9788.2
1) Checked1311.8
TOTAL110100.0
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92) Do you currently receive health care benefits? (Check all that apply.) Yes, from my other employment (HCAREEMP)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked9788.2
1) Checked1311.8
TOTAL110100.0
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93) Do you currently receive health care benefits? (Check all that apply.) Yes, from another source (HCAREOTH)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked9990.0
1) Checked1110.0
TOTAL110100.0
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94) Do you currently receive health care benefits? (Check all that apply.) No, but I pay the health care premium myself (HCAREPAY)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked8980.9
1) Checked2119.1
TOTAL110100.0
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95) Do you currently receive health care benefits? (Check all that apply.) No, I don't have health care benefits (HCARENO)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked9687.3
1) Checked1412.7
TOTAL110100.0
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96) Does your spouse currently receive healthcare benefits? (Check all that apply.) Yes, through my congregation or denomination (SPCHCCON)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked7669.1
1) Checked3430.9
TOTAL110100.0
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97) Does your spouse currently receive healthcare benefits? (Check all that apply.) Yes, through his or her employer (SPCHCEMP)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked8577.3
1) Checked2522.7
TOTAL110100.0
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98) Does your spouse currently receive healthcare benefits? (Check all that apply.) Yes, through my other employment (SPHCEMP)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked10090.9
1) Checked109.1
TOTAL110100.0
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99) Does your spouse currently receive healthcare benefits? (Check all that apply.) Yes, through another source (SPHCOTH)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked10191.8
1) Checked98.2
TOTAL110100.0
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100) Does your spouse currently receive healthcare benefits? (Check all that apply.) No, we pay the health care premium ourselves (SPHCHPAY)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked8779.1
1) Checked2320.9
TOTAL110100.0
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101) Does your spouse currently receive healthcare benefits? (Check all that apply.) No, s/he doesn't have health care benefits (SPHCNCAR)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked9889.1
1) Checked1210.9
TOTAL110100.0
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102) Does your spouse currently receive healthcare benefits? (Check all that apply.) No spouse (SPHCNNO)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked110100.0
TOTAL110100.0
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103) Do your children who live at home currently receive health care benefits? (Check all that apply.) Yes, through my congregation or denomination (CHCARCON)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked8980.9
1) Checked2119.1
TOTAL110100.0
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104) Do your children who live at home currently receive health care benefits? (Check all that apply.) Yes, through my spouse's employer (CHCARSP)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked9687.3
1) Checked1412.7
TOTAL110100.0
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105) Do your children who live at home currently receive health care benefits? (Check all that apply.) Yes, through my other employment (CHCAREMP)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked10494.5
1) Checked65.5
TOTAL110100.0
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106) Do your children who live at home currently receive health care benefits? (Check all that apply.) Yes, through another source (CHCAROTH)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked9889.1
1) Checked1210.9
TOTAL110100.0
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107) Do your children who live at home currently receive health care benefits? (Check all that apply.) No, we pay the health care premium ourselves (CHCARPAY)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked9990.0
1) Checked1110.0
TOTAL110100.0
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108) Do your children who live at home currently receive health care benefits? (Check all that apply.) No, they don't have health care benefits (CHCARNO)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked10393.6
1) Checked76.4
TOTAL110100.0
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109) Do your children who live at home currently receive health care benefits? (Check all that apply.) No children at home (CHCARNOC)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked7063.6
1) Checked4036.4
TOTAL110100.0
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110) Does your congregation or denomination contribute to a retirement plan for you? (PENSION)
TOTAL%
1) Yes4946.2
2) No5551.9
3) Not sure21.9
Missing4 
TOTAL106100.0
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111) Does your congregation or denomination contribute to a retirement plan for you? What percent of your annual salary? (PENAMT)
TOTAL%
1) 37.1
2) 921.4
2.6) 12.4
3) 24.8
3.5) 12.4
5) 614.3
5.6) 12.4
6) 12.4
7) 12.4
8) 37.1
9) 12.4
10) 1023.8
11) 12.4
13) 12.4
16) 12.4
Missing68 
TOTAL42100.0
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112) What is the total annual income that you and your family receive from sources other than your income from this congregation? Spouse's salary (INCSPSAL)
TOTAL%
0) 2631.7
1000) 22.4
2500) 11.2
3000) 33.7
6000) 44.9
7200) 11.2
8000) 11.2
8040) 11.2
10000) 44.9
12000) 22.4
12500) 11.2
15000) 22.4
20000) 22.4
22000) 11.2
23000) 11.2
24000) 11.2
25000) 11.2
29000) 11.2
30000) 33.7
34500) 11.2
35000) 56.1
36000) 22.4
36600) 11.2
38000) 11.2
40000) 22.4
42000) 33.7
45000) 44.9
50000) 33.7
65000) 11.2
104000) 11.2
Missing28 
TOTAL82100.0
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113) What is the total annual income that you and your family receive from sources other than your income from this congregation? Your other employment (INCOTHEM)
TOTAL%
0) 2441.4
1000) 11.7
1500) 11.7
1700) 11.7
2400) 11.7
3000) 11.7
4000) 11.7
5000) 35.2
6000) 11.7
9000) 11.7
12000) 23.4
12015) 11.7
14400) 11.7
18000) 11.7
20000) 11.7
21000) 11.7
25000) 11.7
30000) 11.7
32000) 11.7
33000) 11.7
35000) 23.4
35500) 11.7
40000) 23.4
42276) 11.7
50000) 11.7
52000) 11.7
67000) 11.7
70000) 11.7
110000) 11.7
160000) 11.7
Missing52 
TOTAL58100.0
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114) What is the total annual income that you and your family receive from sources other than your income from this congregation? Other income (investment, pension or retirement, etc.) (INCOTH)
TOTAL%
0) 3157.4
1000) 11.9
2800) 11.9
3000) 11.9
4000) 11.9
5000) 11.9
8500) 11.9
12000) 23.7
15000) 23.7
18000) 11.9
20316) 11.9
24000) 23.7
28000) 11.9
28350) 11.9
30000) 11.9
34000) 11.9
48000) 11.9
50000) 23.7
60000) 11.9
83500) 11.9
Missing56 
TOTAL54100.0
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115) Over the past few years, has your financial situation been getting better, worse, or has it stayed the same? (FINANC)
TOTAL%
1) Better4038.1
2) Worse2422.9
3) Stayed the same4139.0
Missing5 
TOTAL105100.0
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116) How often during the past year did you take part in some form of continuing theological education lasting at least a full day? (CONTTHED)
TOTAL%
1) Never3734.6
2) Once or twice4138.3
3) Three to five times1816.8
4) More than five times1110.3
Missing3 
TOTAL107100.0
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117) Have you taken a sabbatical leave from a congregation or ministry organization in the past ten years? (SABBATLV)
TOTAL%
1) Yes109.3
2) No9790.7
Missing3 
TOTAL107100.0
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118) Have you taken a sabbatical leave from a congregation or ministry organization in the past ten years? How long was your sabbatical leave? (days) (SABBLONG)
TOTAL%
10) 111.1
21) 111.1
30) 111.1
60) 111.1
90) 444.4
365) 111.1
Missing101 
TOTAL9100.0
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119) Do you regularly take a day off each week? (DAYOFF)
TOTAL%
1) Yes7368.2
2) No3431.8
Missing3 
TOTAL107100.0
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120) Do you regularly take a day off each week? Which day? (DAYOFFW1)
TOTAL%
2) Monday1419.7
5) Thursday45.6
6) Friday3042.3
7) Saturday1723.9
8) Part-time, not applicable11.4
9) Varies57.0
Missing39 
TOTAL71100.0
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121) Do you regularly take a day off each week? Which day? (DAYOFFW2)
TOTAL%
1) Sunday114.3
6) Friday228.6
7) Saturday457.1
Missing103 
TOTAL7100.0
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122) Over the past two years, has there been any conflict in this congregation? (Check only one.) (CONFLICT)
TOTAL%
1) No conflict that I'm aware of4138.3
2) Some minor conflict5248.6
3) Major conflict21.9
4) Major conflict with leaders or people leaving109.3
5) Don't know21.9
Missing3 
TOTAL107100.0
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123) What was the conflict about? (Check all that apply.) Finances (CNFLFIN)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked10090.9
1) Checked109.1
TOTAL110100.0
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124) What was the conflict about? (Check all that apply.) Changes in worship style (CNFLWORS)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked10191.8
1) Checked98.2
TOTAL110100.0
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125) What was the conflict about? (Check all that apply.) Changes in music style (CNFLMUS)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked9990.0
1) Checked1110.0
TOTAL110100.0
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126) What was the conflict about? (Check all that apply.) Changes in other programs of the congregation (CNFLPRG)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked10191.8
1) Checked98.2
TOTAL110100.0
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127) What was the conflict about? (Check all that apply.) Doctrines (CNFLDCTR)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked10797.3
1) Checked32.7
TOTAL110100.0
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128) What was the conflict about? (Check all that apply.) Pastoral leadership style (CNFLPAST)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked9182.7
1) Checked1917.3
TOTAL110100.0
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129) What was the conflict about? (Check all that apply.) Lay leadership style (CNFLLAY)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked10797.3
1) Checked32.7
TOTAL110100.0
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130) What was the conflict about? (Check all that apply.) Conflicts between staff and/or clergy (CNFLSTFF)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked10191.8
1) Checked98.2
TOTAL110100.0
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131) What was the conflict about? (Check all that apply.) Sexual misconduct (CNFLSEX)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked10797.3
1) Checked32.7
TOTAL110100.0
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132) What was the conflict about? (Check all that apply.) Issues regarding homosexuality (CNFLHOMO)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked10898.2
1) Checked21.8
TOTAL110100.0
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133) What was the conflict about? (Check all that apply.) Racial or ethnic issues (CNFLRACE)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked110100.0
TOTAL110100.0
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134) What was the conflict about? (Check all that apply.) Women in leadership positions in this congregation (CNFLWOMN)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked10595.5
1) Checked54.5
TOTAL110100.0
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135) What was the conflict about? (Check all that apply.) Issues about a new building or renovation of an existing building (CNFLBLDG)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked9687.3
1) Checked1412.7
TOTAL110100.0
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136) What was the conflict about? (Check all that apply.) Other (CNFLOTHR)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked10090.9
1) Checked109.1
TOTAL110100.0
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137) What was the conflict about? (Check all that apply.) Changes in pastoral/staff/leadership (CNFLPSTL)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked110100.0
TOTAL110100.0
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138) What was the conflict about? (Check all that apply.) Conflicts between pastor/staff and members/attendees (CNFLPMEM)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked110100.0
TOTAL110100.0
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139) What was the conflict about? (Check all that apply.) Conflicts between members/attendees (CNFLMEMS)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked10797.3
1) Checked32.7
TOTAL110100.0
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140) What was the conflict about? (Check all that apply.) General personality conflicts/interpersonal problems (CNFLPERS)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked10898.2
1) Checked21.8
TOTAL110100.0
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141) How was the conflict handled? (Check all that apply.) Held congregational meeting(s) to discuss the issue (CONMEET)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked9586.4
1) Checked1513.6
TOTAL110100.0
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142) How was the conflict handled? (Check all that apply.) Appointed a special task force or committee to work through the issue (CONTASKF)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked10595.5
1) Checked54.5
TOTAL110100.0
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143) How was the conflict handled? (Check all that apply.) A denominational official or committee met with congregational leaders (CONOFFCL)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked110100.0
TOTAL110100.0
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144) How was the conflict handled? (Check all that apply.) Worked with a specialized consultant who helps congregations in conflict (CONCONSL)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked10898.2
1) Checked21.8
TOTAL110100.0
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145) How was the conflict handled? (Check all that apply.) Used conflict resolution program or resources (CONRESOL)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked10696.4
1) Checked43.6
TOTAL110100.0
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146) How was the conflict handled? (Check all that apply.) No special approach was used other than how the congregation typically makes decisions (CONNOSP)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked8274.5
1) Checked2825.5
TOTAL110100.0
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147) How was the conflict handled? (Check all that apply.) Other (CONOTH)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked10595.5
1) Checked54.5
TOTAL110100.0
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148) How was the conflict handled? (Check all that apply.) Pastor(s) took care of the conflict (CONPASTR)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked10898.2
1) Checked21.8
TOTAL110100.0
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149) How was the conflict handled? (Check all that apply.) General discussion/conversation/mediation/communication (individually or in groups) (CONDISCV)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked10393.6
1) Checked76.4
TOTAL110100.0
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150) How was the conflict handled? (Check all that apply.) Spiritual/biblical tactics (CONBIBL)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked10191.8
1) Checked98.2
TOTAL110100.0
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151) How was the conflict handled? (Check all that apply.) Pastoral/staff/lay leader change (CONLDRCH)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked110100.0
TOTAL110100.0
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152) How was the conflict handled? (Check all that apply.) Existing group in congregation dealt with issue (CONEXGRP)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked110100.0
TOTAL110100.0
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153) How was the conflict handled? (Check all that apply.) People left the congregation (CONPPLFT)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked10898.2
1) Checked21.8
TOTAL110100.0
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154) Have you met regularly with other ministers or pastoral leaders in a small group for continuing education and support in the past five years? (SMGROUP)
TOTAL%
1) Yes6461.0
2) No4139.0
Missing5 
TOTAL105100.0
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155) Briefly describe the group (for example, an association or diocese-based ministers' group, a D.Min. colleague group, or an ecumenical clergy group). If more than one group, answer about the group that met most recently. (GRPDSCR1)
TOTAL%
1) Ecumenical clergy group34.9
3) Area ministers' group711.5
4) Support/mentoring, often over meals69.8
5) D.Min./other seminary-related group46.6
6) Judiciary or denominational clergy2236.1
7) Study groups11.6
8) Spiritual formation groups34.9
9) Church ministry group23.3
10) Specialized focus69.8
12) Professional formation group11.6
15) Minister or colleague group not otherwise specified69.8
Missing49 
TOTAL61100.0
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156) Briefly describe the group (for example, an association or diocese-based ministers' group, a D.Min. colleague group, or an ecumenical clergy group). If more than one group, answer about the group that met most recently. (GRPDSCR2)
TOTAL%
6) Judiciary or denominational clergy114.3
7) Study group342.9
8) Spiritual formation group114.3
9) Church ministry group114.3
10) Specialized focus114.3
Missing103 
TOTAL7100.0
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157) How long have you participated in that group? Years (GRPYRS)
TOTAL%
1) 1423.3
2) 1016.7
3) 58.3
4) 58.3
5) 610.0
6) 46.7
7) 23.3
8) 35.0
9) 58.3
10) 23.3
11) 11.7
13) 11.7
20) 11.7
34) 11.7
Missing50 
TOTAL60100.0
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158) How long have you participated in that group? Months (GRPMNTHS)
TOTAL%
0) 412.9
1) 13.2
2) 39.7
3) 39.7
4) 26.5
5) 26.5
6) 1135.5
10) 39.7
11) 26.5
Missing79 
TOTAL31100.0
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159) The group met/meets _____ times a year for an average of _____ hours per meeting. Times per year (GRPTIMES)
TOTAL%
1) 11.6
2) 57.9
3) 23.2
4) 57.9
5) 23.2
6) 34.8
7) 23.2
8) 11.6
9) 23.2
10) 23.2
11) 11.6
12) 2031.7
18) 11.6
20) 11.6
25) 11.6
35) 11.6
45) 46.3
48) 34.8
50) 23.2
52) 46.3
Missing47 
TOTAL63100.0
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160) The group met/meets _____ times a year for an average of _____ hours per meeting. Hours per meeting (GRPDURAT)
TOTAL%
1) 1523.8
1.5) 69.5
2) 2641.3
2.5) 11.6
3) 711.1
4) 23.2
5) 11.6
6) 11.6
8) 11.6
48) 11.6
120) 11.6
168) 11.6
Missing47 
TOTAL63100.0
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161) Your church has experienced growth in worship attendance in recent years. To what extent has each of the following influenced that growth? A new pastor (GRNEWPAS)
TOTAL%
1) Major2744.3
2) Minor69.8
3) None2845.9
Missing49 
TOTAL61100.0
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162) Your church has experienced growth in worship attendance in recent years. To what extent has each of the following influenced that growth? The pastor, but not a new one (GRWTHPAS)
TOTAL%
1) Major2541.7
2) Minor2033.3
3) None1525.0
Missing50 
TOTAL60100.0
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163) Your church has experienced growth in worship attendance in recent years. To what extent has each of the following influenced that growth? Other staff (GRWTHSTA)
TOTAL%
1) Major1829.0
2) Minor2743.5
3) None1727.4
Missing48 
TOTAL62100.0
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164) Your church has experienced growth in worship attendance in recent years. To what extent has each of the following influenced that growth? A new program or ministry (GRWTHPRO)
TOTAL%
1) Major2130.0
2) Minor3042.9
3) None1927.1
Missing40 
TOTAL70100.0
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165) Your church has experienced growth in worship attendance in recent years. To what extent has each of the following influenced that growth? A new worship service (GRWTHWOR)
TOTAL%
1) Major1219.7
2) Minor2032.8
3) None2947.5
Missing49 
TOTAL61100.0
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166) Your church has experienced growth in worship attendance in recent years. To what extent has each of the following influenced that growth? Variety of worship services offered (GRWTHVAR)
TOTAL%
1) Major1118.0
2) Minor2134.4
3) None2947.5
Missing49 
TOTAL61100.0
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167) Your church has experienced growth in worship attendance in rencent years. To what extent has each of the following influenced that growth? Reaching those who are unchurched (GRWTHUNC)
TOTAL%
1) Major4060.6
2) Minor2537.9
3) None11.5
Missing44 
TOTAL66100.0
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168) Your church has experienced growth in worship attendance in recent years. To what extent has each of the following influenced that growth? Our hospitality to visitors (GRWTHHOS)
TOTAL%
1) Major5578.6
2) Minor1318.6
3) None22.9
Missing40 
TOTAL70100.0
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169) Your church has experienced growth in worship attendance in rencent years. To what extent has each of the following influenced that growth? Our stance on social/political issues (GRWTHSOC)
TOTAL%
1) Major58.5
2) Minor2745.8
3) None2745.8
Missing51 
TOTAL59100.0
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170) Your church has experienced growth in worship attendance in recent years. To what extent has each of the following influenced that growth? Our theological orientation (GRWTHTHE)
TOTAL%
1) Major2539.1
2) Minor3148.4
3) None812.5
Missing46 
TOTAL64100.0
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171) Your church has experienced growth in worship attendance in recent years. To what extent has each of the following influenced that growth? Openness to social diversity (GRWTHDIV)
TOTAL%
1) Major1219.4
2) Minor2946.8
3) None2133.9
Missing48 
TOTAL62100.0
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172) Your church has experienced growth in worship attendance in recent years. To what extent has each of the following influenced that growth? Located in growing community (GRWTHCOM)
TOTAL%
1) Major712.3
2) Minor2238.6
3) None2849.1
Missing53 
TOTAL57100.0
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173) Your church has experienced growth in worship attendace in recent years. To what extent has each of the following influenced that growth? New/remodeled/expanded facilities (GRWTHFAC)
TOTAL%
1) Major1421.9
2) Minor2539.1
3) None2539.1
Missing46 
TOTAL64100.0
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174) Your church has experienced growth in worship attendance in recent years. To what extent has each of the following influenced that growth? New vision/plans for the future (GRWTHVIS)
TOTAL%
1) Major2943.9
2) Minor2639.4
3) None1116.7
Missing44 
TOTAL66100.0
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175) Your church has experienced growth in worship attendance in recent years. To what extent has each of the following influenced that growth? Other (GRTHOTH)
TOTAL%
1) Major1672.7
2) Minor14.5
3) None522.7
Missing88 
TOTAL22100.0
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176) Congregation founded in the last 20 years? (NEWCHUR)
TOTAL%
1) Yes150.0
2) No150.0
Missing108 
TOTAL2100.0
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177) Was your church started in part to minister to a particular group? (Asked only of pastors at new churches) (FNDMINGP)
TOTAL%
1) Yes2266.7
2) No1133.3
Missing77 
TOTAL33100.0
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178) Which group(s)? (Mark all that apply.) Seekers; those who do not currently attend church (SEEKERS)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked1250.0
1) Checked1250.0
Missing86 
TOTAL24100.0
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179) Which group(s)? (Mark all that apply.) Families with young children (FAMKIDS)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked1354.2
1) Checked1145.8
Missing86 
TOTAL24100.0
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180) Which group(s)? (Mark all that apply.) Young adults (YNGADULT)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked1666.7
1) Checked833.3
Missing86 
TOTAL24100.0
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181) Which group(s)? (Mark all that apply.) College students (COLLSTUD)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked2187.5
1) Checked312.5
Missing86 
TOTAL24100.0
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182) Which group(s)? (Mark all that apply.) Older adults (OLDADULT)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked2187.5
1) Checked312.5
Missing86 
TOTAL24100.0
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183) Which group(s)? (Mark all that apply.) Immigrants and their families (IMMIGRNT)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked2291.7
1) Checked28.3
Missing86 
TOTAL24100.0
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184) Which group(s)? (Mark all that apply.) A particular racial-ethnic group (please specify) (ETHNIC)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked2083.3
1) Checked416.7
Missing86 
TOTAL24100.0
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185) Which group(s)? (Mark all that apply.) Some other targeted group (please specify) (SOMEOTHR)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked2083.3
1) Checked416.7
Missing86 
TOTAL24100.0
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186) Which group(s)? (Mark all that apply.) People who live in a largely unchurched area (UNCHURCH)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked1979.2
1) Checked520.8
Missing86 
TOTAL24100.0
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187) Which group(s)? (Mark all that apply.) People who live in a growing suburban area (SUBURBAN)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked2395.8
1) Checked14.2
Missing86 
TOTAL24100.0
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188) Which group(s)? (Mark all that apply.) Other (please specify) (OTHERGRP)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked2395.8
1) Checked14.2
Missing86 
TOTAL24100.0
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189) How important would you say that this congregation's denomination is for the way that it organizes its programs or ministries? (DENOMIMP)
TOTAL%
1) Great importance3835.2
2) Somewhat important3936.1
3) Somewhat unimportant98.3
4) Of little importance2220.4
Missing2 
TOTAL108100.0
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190) Choose one: (LEADSTYL)
TOTAL%
1) I make most of the decisions here; lay members generally follow my lead.2422.2
2) I try to inspire and encourage lay members to make decisions and take action, although I will take action alone if I believe that it is needed.7872.2
3) Lay leaders come up with most of the initiatives in the congregation, although I try to exert a strong influence on their decisions.10.9
4) Lay leaders make most of the decisions about the congregation's directions and programs; my role is to empower them to implement their decisions54.6
Missing2 
TOTAL108100.0
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191) Of the following, which one best describes your opinion of the future directions of this congregation? (FUTDIREC)
TOTAL%
1) We need to get back to the way we did things in the past21.9
2) We are faithfully maintaining past directions1917.6
3) We are currently deciding on new directions2725.0
4) We are currently moving in new directions5450.0
5) We need to rethink where we are heading54.6
6) Our future is very unclear or doubtful10.9
Missing2 
TOTAL108100.0
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192) In general, would you say your health is . . . (HEALTH)
TOTAL%
1) Excellent1614.8
2) Very good4440.7
3) Good4138.0
4) Fair76.5
Missing2 
TOTAL108100.0
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193) During the past four weeks, how much did pain interfere with your normal activities (including both work outside the home and housework)? (PAIN)
TOTAL%
1) Not at all4844.9
2) A little bit3734.6
3) Moderately1715.9
4) Quite a bit54.7
Missing3 
TOTAL107100.0
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194) During the past four weeks, how much of the time has your physical health or emotional problems interfered with your social activities (like visiting friends or relatives)? (HLTHPROB)
TOTAL%
1) All of the time21.9
2) Most of the time10.9
3) Some of the time87.5
4) A little of the time2321.7
5) None of the time7267.9
Missing4 
TOTAL106100.0
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195) Taking all things together, how would you describe your marriage? (MARHAPPY)
TOTAL%
1) Very happy7872.9
2) Pretty happy2725.2
3) Not too happy21.9
Missing3 
TOTAL107100.0
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196) What is your height? Feet (HEIGHTFT)
TOTAL%
5) 6157.0
6) 4643.0
Missing3 
TOTAL107100.0
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197) What is your height? Inches (HEIGHTIN)
TOTAL%
0) 1211.3
1) 109.4
2) 109.4
3) 54.7
4) 76.6
6) 76.6
7) 43.8
8) 1211.3
9) 109.4
10) 1716.0
11) 1211.3
Missing4 
TOTAL106100.0
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198) What is your weight? Pounds (WEIGHT)
TOTAL%
125) 10.9
134) 10.9
150) 10.9
158) 10.9
160) 10.9
165) 54.7
170) 32.8
175) 10.9
180) 65.6
182) 10.9
184) 10.9
185) 65.6
187) 10.9
189) 10.9
190) 43.7
195) 21.9
200) 54.7
201) 21.9
203) 21.9
204) 10.9
205) 65.6
206) 10.9
208) 10.9
210) 54.7
213) 10.9
215) 32.8
216) 10.9
220) 98.4
225) 32.8
230) 54.7
231) 10.9
232) 10.9
235) 21.9
240) 32.8
243) 10.9
245) 10.9
250) 21.9
253) 10.9
255) 21.9
260) 21.9
265) 10.9
268) 10.9
270) 21.9
280) 10.9
295) 10.9
296) 10.9
298) 10.9
320) 10.9
330) 10.9
Missing3 
TOTAL107100.0
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199) Which statement comes closest to your view of the Bible? (Check one only.) (BIBLVIEW)
TOTAL%
1) The Bible is the word of God, to be taken literally word for word6965.1
2) The Bible is the word of God, to be interpreted in the light of its historical context and the Church's teachings1110.4
3) The Bible is the word of God, to be interpreted in the light of its historical and cultural context2624.5
Missing4 
TOTAL106100.0
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200) Which of the following terms best describes your current stand on theological issues? (THEOLOGY)
TOTAL%
1) Very conservative4542.5
2) Conservative5551.9
3) Right in the middle65.7
Missing4 
TOTAL106100.0
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201) Have you ever had a conversion experience or a moment of decisive faith commitment? (CONVEXP)
TOTAL%
1) Yes10298.1
2) No21.9
Missing6 
TOTAL104100.0
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202) Do you agree or disagree with these statements? All the different religions are equally good ways of helping a person find ultimate truth (RELIGEQ)
TOTAL%
2) Agree32.9
4) Disagree109.5
5) Strongly disagree9287.6
Missing5 
TOTAL105100.0
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203) Do you agree or disagree with these statements? Only followers of Jesus Christ can be saved (SAVED)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree10396.3
2) Agree43.7
Missing3 
TOTAL107100.0
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204) Do you agree or disagree with these statements? God is directly involved in worldly affairs (GODINVLV)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree8378.3
2) Agree2018.9
3) Neutral or unsure21.9
4) Disagree10.9
Missing4 
TOTAL106100.0
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205) Do you agree or disagree with these statements? God is angered by human sin (GODANGER)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree8177.1
2) Agree1817.1
3) Neutral or unsure32.9
4) Disagree21.9
5) Strongly disagree11.0
Missing5 
TOTAL105100.0
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206) How satisfied are you with: Your health? (SATHLTH)
TOTAL%
1) Extremely delighted1715.9
2) Somewhat delighted2624.3
3) A little delighted3330.8
4) Mixed feelings2018.7
5) A little terrible87.5
6) Somewhat terrible32.8
Missing3 
TOTAL107100.0
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207) How satisfied are you with: Your relationships with family or friends? (SATRELAT)
TOTAL%
1) Extremely delighted4643.0
2) Somewhat delighted4037.4
3) A little delighted1312.1
4) Mixed feelings65.6
5) A little terrible10.9
6) Somewhat terrible10.9
Missing3 
TOTAL107100.0
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208) How satisfied are you with: Your life as a whole? (SALIFE)
TOTAL%
1) Extremely delighted4340.2
2) Somewhat delighted4743.9
3) A little delighted1110.3
4) Mixed feelings43.7
5) A little terrible10.9
6) Somewhat terrible10.9
Missing3 
TOTAL107100.0
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209) How important is each of the following in your current congregation's acceptance of your leadership? Being ordained (IMPORDND)
TOTAL%
1) Great importance4744.8
2) Somewhat important4139.0
3) Somewhat unimportant87.6
4) Of little importance98.6
Missing5 
TOTAL105100.0
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210) How important is each of the following in your current congregation's acceptance of your leadership? Having a seminary degree or certificate (IMPDEGR)
TOTAL%
1) Great importance1817.1
2) Somewhat important5249.5
3) Somewhat unimportant1615.2
4) Of little importance1918.1
Missing5 
TOTAL105100.0
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211) How important is each of the following in your current congregation's acceptance of your leadership? Having a clear sense of call from God (IMPCALL)
TOTAL%
1) Great importance9387.7
2) Somewhat important1312.3
Missing4 
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212) How important is each of the following in your current congregation's acceptance of your leadership? Being competent in the tasks of ministry, including preaching (IMPCOMP)
TOTAL%
1) Great importance9085.7
2) Somewhat important1514.3
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213) As you think about your experience, how important is each of the following in sustaining your commitment to pastoral ministry? Feeling that your gifts for ministry are right for the congregation you are serving (IMPGIFTS)
TOTAL%
1) Great importance9084.9
2) Somewhat important1514.2
3) Somewhat unimportant10.9
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214) As you think about your experience, how important is each of the following in sustaining your commitment to pastoral ministry? Serving a congregation that offers challenges to your creativity (IMPCHLNG)
TOTAL%
1) Great importance4340.6
2) Somewhat important4946.2
3) Somewhat unimportant109.4
4) Of little importance43.8
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215) As you think about your experience, how important is each of the following in sustaining your commitment to pastoral ministry? Having close relationships with your congregation's members (IMPCLOSE)
TOTAL%
1) Great importance6561.9
2) Somewhat important3533.3
3) Somewhat unimportant43.8
4) Of little importance11.0
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216) As you think about your experience, how important is each of the following in sustaining your commitment to pastoral ministry? Financial well-being (IMPFINAN)
TOTAL%
1) Great importance2119.8
2) Somewhat important5854.7
3) Somewhat unimportant2119.8
4) Of little importance65.7
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217) At present, what is your level of satisfaction with . . .? Housing or living arrangements (SATLIVNG)
TOTAL%
1) Very satisfied8076.2
2) Somewhat satisfied1817.1
3) Somewhat dissatisfied65.7
4) Very dissatisfied11.0
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218) At present, what is your level of satisfaction with . . .? Your spiritual life (SATSPRT)
TOTAL%
1) Very satisfied3432.1
2) Somewhat satisfied6258.5
3) Somewhat dissatisfied109.4
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219) At present, what is your level of satisfaction with . . .? Opportunities for continuing theological education (SATOPPED)
TOTAL%
1) Very satisfied2826.9
2) Somewhat satisfied5048.1
3) Somewhat dissatisfied2322.1
4) Very dissatisfied32.9
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220) At present, what is your level of satisfaction with . . .? Support from your denominational officials, if applicable (SATDENOF)
TOTAL%
1) Very satisfied2221.2
2) Somewhat satisfied4947.1
3) Somewhat dissatisfied2322.1
4) Very dissatisfied109.6
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221) At present, what is your level of satisfaction with . . .? Relationships with other clergy (SATCLRGY)
TOTAL%
1) Very satisfied3028.6
2) Somewhat satisfied6057.1
3) Somewhat dissatisfied1211.4
4) Very dissatisfied32.9
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222) At present, what is your level of satisfaction with . . .? Relationships with lay leaders in this congregation (SATLAYLD)
TOTAL%
1) Very satisfied6258.5
2) Somewhat satisfied4239.6
3) Somewhat dissatisfied21.9
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223) At present, what is your level of satisfaction with relationships with . . .? Other pastors in this congregation, if applicable (SATOTHPS)
TOTAL%
1) Very satisfied3454.0
2) Somewhat satisfied2844.4
3) Somewhat dissatisfied11.6
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224) At present, what is your level of satisfaction with . . .? Your salary and benefits (SATSALRY)
TOTAL%
1) Very satisfied4039.6
2) Somewhat satisfied4746.5
3) Somewhat dissatisfied98.9
4) Very dissatisfied55.0
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225) At present, what is your level of satisfaction with . . .? Your family life, if applicable (SATFAMLF)
TOTAL%
1) Very satisfied7369.5
2) Somewhat satisfied3129.5
3) Somewhat dissatisfied11.0
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226) At present, what is your level of satisfaction with . . . ? Your personal life (SATPERSN)
TOTAL%
1) Very satisfied5451.4
2) Somewhat satisfied4845.7
3) Somewhat dissatisfied21.9
4) Very dissatisfied11.0
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227) At present, what is your level of satisfaction with . . .? Your work in ministry (SATMINST)
TOTAL%
1) Very satisfied4845.7
2) Somewhat satisfied5148.6
3) Somewhat dissatisfied54.8
4) Very dissatisfied11.0
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228) At present, what is your level of satisfaction with . . .? Your overall effectiveness as a pastoral leader in this particular congregation (SATEFFCT)
TOTAL%
1) Very satisfied3129.5
2) Somewhat satisfied6965.7
3) Somewhat dissatisfied54.8
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229) How important are the following problems to you personally on a day-to-day basis? Lack of agreement between the congregation and me over what my role as a pastor here is (PRBAGREE)
TOTAL%
1) Great problem43.8
2) Somewhat a problem65.7
3) Very little problem3028.3
4) No problem6662.3
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230) How important are the following problems to you personally on a day-to-day basis? Difficulty of having a private life apart from my ministerial role (PRBPRIV)
TOTAL%
1) Great problem65.7
2) Somewhat a problem2624.5
3) Very little problem4037.7
4) No problem3432.1
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231) How important are the following problems to you personally on a day-to-day basis? Finding time for recreation, relaxation, and personal reflection (PRBTIME)
TOTAL%
1) Great problem1211.3
2) Somewhat a problem4441.5
3) Very little problem2725.5
4) No problem2321.7
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232) How important are the following problems to you personally on a day-to-day basis? Relationships with the congregation's staff, if applicable (PRBSTAFF)
TOTAL%
1) Great problem11.1
2) Somewhat a problem88.4
3) Very little problem2627.4
4) No problem6063.2
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233) During the past year, how often . . . Have you experienced stress because of the challenges you face in this congregation? (EXPSTRES)
TOTAL%
1) Very often109.5
2) Fairly often2826.7
3) Once in a while6461.0
4) Never32.9
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234) During the past year, how often . . . Have you felt lonely and isolated in your work? (LONELY)
TOTAL%
1) Very often54.7
2) Fairly often1817.0
3) Once in a while5854.7
4) Never2523.6
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235) During the past year, how often . . . Have you felt that your work in this congregation did not permit you to devote adequate time to your children? (TIMECHLD)
TOTAL%
1) Very often32.9
2) Fairly often1312.4
3) Once in a while4341.0
4) Never3129.5
5) Not applicable1514.3
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236) During the past year, how often . . . Has your spouse voiced resentment over the amount of time that your ministry takes up? (RESENTTM)
TOTAL%
1) Very often32.8
2) Fairly often65.7
3) Once in a while5249.1
4) Never4340.6
5) Not applicable21.9
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237) During the past year, how often . . . Has your spouse voiced resentment over the financial situation in which you find yourselves by being in pastoral ministry? (RESENTFN)
TOTAL%
2) Fairly often1312.3
3) Once in a while2826.4
4) Never6157.5
5) Not applicable43.8
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238) During the past year, how often have you . . . Doubted that you are called by God to the ministry? (DOUBTCLL)
TOTAL%
2) Fairly often10.9
3) Once in a while1110.4
4) Never9488.7
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239) During the past year, how often have you . . . Seriously thought of leaving your current position to become a pastor elsewhere? (LEAVEELS)
TOTAL%
1) Very often10.9
2) Fairly often76.6
3) Once in a while3432.1
4) Never6460.4
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240) During the past year, how often have you . . . Seriously thought of leaving pastoral ministry in a congregation to enter another type of ministry position? (LEAVEOTH)
TOTAL%
1) Very often21.9
2) Fairly often21.9
3) Once in a while2927.4
4) Never7368.9
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241) During the past year, how often have you . . . Seriously thought of leaving pastoral ministry to enter a secular occupation? (LEAVESEC)
TOTAL%
1) Very often11.0
2) Fairly often11.0
3) Once in a while2321.9
4) Never8076.2
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242) During the past year, how often have you . . . Experienced stress as a result of dealing with members here who are critical of your work? (STRSSMEM)
TOTAL%
1) Very often21.9
2) Fairly often87.5
3) Once in a while6359.4
4) Never3331.1
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243) During the past year, how often have you . . . Experienced stress as a result of dealing with the other pastor(s) here, if applicable? (STRSSPST)
TOTAL%
2) Fairly often11.1
3) Once in a while2730.0
4) Never6268.9
Missing20 
TOTAL90100.0
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244) During the past year, how often have people in your congregation . . . Made you feel loved and cared for? (CONGLOVE)
TOTAL%
1) Very often5551.9
2) Fairly often3734.9
3) Once in a while1413.2
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245) During the past year, how often have people in your congregation . . . Listened to you talk about your private problems and concerns? (CONGLSTN)
TOTAL%
1) Very often1312.3
2) Fairly often2119.8
3) Once in a while5955.7
4) Never1312.3
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246) During the past year, how often have people in your congregation . . . Made too many demands on you? (CONGDMND)
TOTAL%
1) Very often43.8
2) Fairly often1413.2
3) Once in a while5249.1
4) Never3634.0
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247) During the past year, how often have people in your congregation . . . Expressed interest in and concern about your well-being? (CONGINTR)
TOTAL%
1) Very often3432.1
2) Fairly often3634.0
3) Once in a while3432.1
4) Never21.9
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248) Do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? I have enthusiasm for my work (ENTHUS)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree7469.8
2) Somewhat agree2826.4
3) Neutral or unsure32.8
4) Somewhat disagree10.9
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249) Do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? This congregation is always ready to try something new (TRYNEW)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree2725.7
2) Somewhat agree5855.2
3) Neutral or unsure1211.4
4) Somewhat disagree76.7
5) Strongly disagree11.0
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250) Do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? I could be just as happy in some other congregation, it wouldn't have to be this one (HAPPYOTH)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree43.8
2) Somewhat agree2422.9
3) Neutral or unsure3634.3
4) Somewhat disagree1413.3
5) Strongly disagree2725.7
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251) Do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? I feel drained in fulfilling my functions in this congregation (DRAINED)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree32.8
2) Somewhat agree3331.1
3) Neutral or unsure2321.7
4) Somewhat disagree2422.6
5) Strongly disagree2321.7
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252) Do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? I am less patient with people in this congregation than I used to be (LESSPTNT)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree43.8
2) Somewhat agree1615.4
3) Neutral or unsure1211.5
4) Somewhat disagree3634.6
5) Strongly disagree3634.6
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253) Do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? In general, there is a good match between this congregation and my leadership (MTCHCONG)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree7267.9
2) Somewhat agree2826.4
3) Neutral or unsure65.7
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254) Do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? In general, there is a good match between my leadership and other pastors here (if applicable) (MTCHOTHR)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree3549.3
2) Somewhat agree1723.9
3) Neutral or unsure1318.3
4) Somewhat disagree45.6
5) Strongly disagree22.8
Missing39 
TOTAL71100.0
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255) Do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? I feel negative or cynical about the people with whom I work (FEELNEG)
TOTAL%
2) Somewhat agree32.9
3) Neutral or unsure109.5
4) Somewhat disagree2624.8
5) Strongly disagree6662.9
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256) Do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? I find myself frustrated in my attempts to accomplish tasks that are important to me (FRUSTRTD)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree65.7
2) Somewhat agree3028.6
3) Neutral or unsure1514.3
4) Somewhat disagree3129.5
5) Strongly disagree2321.9
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257) Do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? Members of this congregation have a sense of excitement about the congregation's future (MEMBEXCT)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree5047.6
2) Somewhat agree4441.9
3) Neutral or unsure87.6
4) Somewhat disagree32.9
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258) Do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? I have accomplished many worthwhile things in my ministry here (ACCMPLSH)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree6561.9
2) Somewhat agree3533.3
3) Neutral or unsure32.9
4) Somewhat disagree21.9
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259) The following questions are about how you feel and how things have been with you during the past four weeks. For each question, please give the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. How much of the time during the past four weeks . . . Have you felt calm and peaceful? (FELTCALM)
TOTAL%
1) All of the time43.8
2) Most of the time7368.9
3) Some of the time2018.9
4) A little of the time98.5
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260) The following questions are about how you feel and how things have been with you during the past four weeks. For each question, please give the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. How much of the time during the past four weeks . . . Did you have a lot of energy? (LOTENRGY)
TOTAL%
1) All of the time98.6
2) Most of the time4744.8
3) Some of the time3432.4
4) A little of the time1211.4
5) None of the time32.9
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261) The following questions are about how you feel and how things have been with you during the past four weeks. For each question, please give the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. How much of the time during the past four weeks . . . Have you felt downhearted and depressed? (FELTDOWN)
TOTAL%
2) Most of the time43.8
3) Some of the time2119.8
4) A little of the time4946.2
5) None of the time3230.2
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262) The following questions are about how you feel and how things have been with you during the past four weeks. For each question, please give the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. How much of the time during the past four weeks . . . Did you feel worn out? (FEELWORN)
TOTAL%
1) All of the time11.0
2) Most of the time1514.3
3) Some of the time3634.3
4) A little of the time4240.0
5) None of the time1110.5
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263) The following questions are about how you feel and how things have been with you during the past four weeks. For each question, please give the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. How much of the time during the past four weeks . . . have you been happy? (BEENHPPY)
TOTAL%
1) All of the time1716.0
2) Most of the time7267.9
3) Some of the time1211.3
4) A little of the time54.7
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264) How often do the following statements accurately describe you as a pastoral leader in this congregation? I see this congregation's potential to contribute to society (POTENTLV)
TOTAL%
1) All of the time5249.1
2) Most of the time3936.8
3) Some of the time1413.2
4) A little of the time10.9
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265) How often do the following statements accurately describe you as a pastoral leader in this congregation? I am in touch with what's happening here (INTOUCH)
TOTAL%
1) All of the time3432.1
2) Most of the time6561.3
3) Some of the time76.6
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266) How often do the following statements accurately describe you as a pastoral leader in this congregation? I sacrifice my own interests to meet needs of people here (SACRIFCE)
TOTAL%
1) All of the time2221.0
2) Most of the time5350.5
3) Some of the time2422.9
4) A little of the time54.8
5) None of the time11.0
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267) How often do the following statements accurately describe you as a pastoral leader in this congregation? I am good at convincing others to do things here (PLCONVIN)
TOTAL%
1) All of the time1413.3
2) Most of the time5653.3
3) Some of the time3129.5
4) A little of the time43.8
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268) How often do the following statements accurately describe you as a pastoral leader in this congregation? I seem to know what is going to happen here (KNWHAPPN)
TOTAL%
1) All of the time98.6
2) Most of the time7470.5
3) Some of the time1918.1
4) A little of the time32.9
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269) How often do the following statements accurately describe you as a pastoral leader in this congregation? I am talented at helping others heal emotionally (HELPHEAL)
TOTAL%
1) All of the time76.7
2) Most of the time5855.2
3) Some of the time3533.3
4) A little of the time54.8
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270) How often do the following statements accurately describe you as a pastoral leader in this congregation? I put the congregation's best interests ahead of my own (BESTINTR)
TOTAL%
1) All of the time3028.6
2) Most of the time5956.2
3) Some of the time1615.2
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271) How often do the following statements accurately describe you as a pastoral leader in this congregation? I am gifted when it comes to persuading others (PERSUADE)
TOTAL%
1) All of the time1514.3
2) Most of the time5653.3
3) Some of the time2826.7
4) A little of the time65.7
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272) How often do the following statements accurately describe you as a pastoral leader in this congregation? I am good at helping others with their emotional issues (HELPEMOT)
TOTAL%
1) All of the time98.7
2) Most of the time5552.9
3) Some of the time3634.6
4) A little of the time43.8
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273) How often do the following statements accurately describe you as a pastoral leader in this congregation? I believe this congregation needs to function as a community (FUNCCOMM)
TOTAL%
1) All of the time6259.6
2) Most of the time3331.7
3) Some of the time65.8
4) A little of the time11.0
5) None of the time21.9
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274) How often do the following statements accurately describe you? I help people here to think about old problems in new ways (THINKNEW)
TOTAL%
1) All of the time1312.3
2) Most of the time5350.0
3) Some of the time3533.0
4) A little of the time43.8
5) None of the time10.9
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275) How often do the following statements accurately describe you? I tend to allow people here to do pretty much what they want (ALLOWDO)
TOTAL%
2) Most of the time1615.2
3) Some of the time4643.8
4) A little of the time3836.2
5) None of the time54.8
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276) How often do the following statements accurately describe you? I help people here learn and grow as individuals (HELPLRN)
TOTAL%
1) All of the time2624.5
2) Most of the time6965.1
3) Some of the time1110.4
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277) How often do the following statements accurately describe you? People have complete faith in me as their leader here (COMPLFTH)
TOTAL%
1) All of the time2624.5
2) Most of the time6763.2
3) Some of the time1312.3
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278) How often do the following statements accurately describe you? I provide appealing ideas about what we can do here (PROVIDE)
TOTAL%
1) All of the time2120.0
2) Most of the time6561.9
3) Some of the time1817.1
5) None of the time11.0
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279) How often do the following statements accurately describe you? I encourage people here to think in new ways about puzzling things (PUZZLNG)
TOTAL%
1) All of the time1716.0
2) Most of the time6561.3
3) Some of the time2321.7
4) A little of the time10.9
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280) How often do the following statements accurately describe you? As long as things are working here, I don't try to change things (NOCHANGE)
TOTAL%
1) All of the time43.8
2) Most of the time3634.0
3) Some of the time3734.9
4) A little of the time2523.6
5) None of the time43.8
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281) How often do the following statements accurately describe you? I make people here feel good to be around me (MAKEFEEL)
TOTAL%
1) All of the time1514.2
2) Most of the time7368.9
3) Some of the time1514.2
4) A little of the time32.8
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282) How often do the following statements accurately describe you? I help others find meaning in their involvement here (HELPFIND)
TOTAL%
1) All of the time1917.9
2) Most of the time7167.0
3) Some of the time1413.2
4) A little of the time21.9
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283) How often do the following statements accurately describe you? I give personal attention to those who seem less involved here (PRSNLATT)
TOTAL%
1) All of the time1312.3
2) Most of the time3936.8
3) Some of the time4340.6
4) A little of the time1110.4
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284) In the past year, how often have you . . . Used the Internet? (USEDNET)
TOTAL%
1) Daily8681.1
2) At least weekly1716.0
4) Never32.8
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285) In the past year, how often have you . . . Sent or received emails? (EMAIL)
TOTAL%
1) Daily8277.4
2) At least weekly1817.0
3) Less often21.9
4) Never43.8
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286) In the past year, how often have you . . . Used the Internet for religious or spiritual purposes (including sermon preparation)? (NETRELIG)
TOTAL%
1) Daily4542.5
2) At least weekly3936.8
3) Less often1615.1
4) Never65.7
Missing4 
TOTAL106100.0
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287) In the past year, how often have you . . . Sent email to individual worshipers here? (SNTEMAIL)
TOTAL%
1) Daily3129.5
2) At least weekly4341.0
3) Less often2321.9
4) Never87.6
Missing5 
TOTAL105100.0
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288) In the past year, how often have you . . . Received email from a worshiper here? (RECEMAIL)
TOTAL%
1) Daily3331.4
2) At least weekly4038.1
3) Less often2523.8
4) Never76.7
Missing5 
TOTAL105100.0
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289) In the past year, how often have you . . . Participated in a listserv or online group related to this congregation? (LISTSERV)
TOTAL%
1) Daily98.5
2) At least weekly1615.1
3) Less often1716.0
4) Never6460.4
Missing4 
TOTAL106100.0
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290) In the past year, how often have you . . . Conducted any congregational business by email? (BIZEMAIL)
TOTAL%
1) Daily1514.2
2) At least weekly3230.2
3) Less often3129.2
4) Never2826.4
Missing4 
TOTAL106100.0
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291) In the past year, how often have you . . . Used email to plan an event for this congregation? (EMAILPLN)
TOTAL%
1) Daily1110.4
2) At least weekly2119.8
3) Less often4845.3
4) Never2624.5
Missing4 
TOTAL106100.0
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292) In the past year, how often have you . . . Forwarded an email with spiritual or religious content to a member here? (FRWRDEML)
TOTAL%
1) Daily1110.4
2) At least weekly3028.3
3) Less often4340.6
4) Never2220.8
Missing4 
TOTAL106100.0
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293) In the past year, how often have you . . . Maintained a blog related to your ministry? (BLOG)
TOTAL%
1) Daily43.8
2) At least weekly65.7
3) Less often1817.0
4) Never7873.6
Missing4 
TOTAL106100.0
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294) How long does it usually take you to get to the congregation where you serve? (COMMUTE)
TOTAL%
1) 1-5 minutes3129.2
2) 6-10 minutes2725.5
3) 11-15 minutes1514.2
4) 16-20 minutes1615.1
5) 21-30 minutes98.5
6) More than 30 minutes87.5
Missing4 
TOTAL106100.0
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295) Are you: (GENDER)
TOTAL%
1) Male104100.0
Missing6 
TOTAL104100.0
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296) What is your race or origin? (Check all that apply.) Asian or Pacific Islander (RACASIAN)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked10999.1
1) Checked10.9
TOTAL110100.0
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297) What is your race or origin? (Check all that apply.) Black or African American (RACBLACK)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked10393.6
1) Checked76.4
TOTAL110100.0
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298) What is your race or origin? (Check all that apply.) Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin (RACHISP)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked10898.2
1) Checked21.8
TOTAL110100.0
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299) What is your race or origin? (Check all that apply.) Indian (American) or Alaska Native (RACINDN)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked10999.1
1) Checked10.9
TOTAL110100.0
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300) What is your race or origin? (Check all that apply.) White or Caucasian (RACWHT)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked1412.7
1) Checked9687.3
TOTAL110100.0
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301) What is your race or origin? (Check all that apply.) Some other race (RACOTHR)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked110100.0
TOTAL110100.0
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302) Would you describe yourself as Hispanic or Latino/a? (HISPANIC)
TOTAL%
1) Yes21.9
2) No10198.1
Missing7 
TOTAL103100.0
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303) In what year were you born? (YEARBORN)
TOTAL%
1935) 32.8
1936) 43.8
1937) 10.9
1939) 32.8
1940) 10.9
1941) 10.9
1942) 10.9
1945) 10.9
1946) 10.9
1947) 10.9
1948) 10.9
1949) 32.8
1950) 21.9
1952) 21.9
1953) 32.8
1954) 21.9
1955) 10.9
1956) 10.9
1957) 43.8
1958) 21.9
1959) 43.8
1960) 10.9
1961) 65.7
1962) 54.7
1963) 87.5
1964) 32.8
1965) 54.7
1966) 10.9
1967) 65.7
1968) 21.9
1969) 65.7
1970) 43.8
1971) 76.6
1972) 10.9
1974) 10.9
1975) 10.9
1976) 21.9
1977) 10.9
1978) 10.9
1979) 10.9
1982) 10.9
1985) 10.9
Missing4 
TOTAL106100.0
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304) Which of the following best describes your current marital status? (MARITAL)
TOTAL%
2) In first marriage9690.6
5) Remarried after death of spouse32.8
6) Remarried after divorce65.7
7) In a committed relationship10.9
Missing4 
TOTAL106100.0
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305) If currently married or in a committed relationship, what is your spouse or partner's employment status? Employed or self-employed full-time (SPEMFULL)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked7870.9
1) Checked3229.1
TOTAL110100.0
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306) If currently married or in a committed relationship, what is your spouse or partner's employment status? Employed or self-employed part-time (SPEMPLYD)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked8980.9
1) Checked2119.1
TOTAL110100.0
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307) If currently married or in a committed relationship, what is your spouse or partner's employment status? Student (SPSTDNT)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked110100.0
TOTAL110100.0
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308) If currently married or in a committed relationship, what is your spouse or partner's employment status? Homemaker (SPHOME)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked7265.5
1) Checked3834.5
TOTAL110100.0
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309) If currently married or in a committed relationship, what is your spouse or partner's employment status? Retired (SPRETIRE)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked9889.1
1) Checked1210.9
TOTAL110100.0
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310) If currently married or in a committed relationship, what is your spouse or partner's employment status? Other (SPOTHER)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked10898.2
1) Checked21.8
TOTAL110100.0
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311) If currently married or in a committed relationship, what is your spouse or partner's employment status? Unemployed (SPUNEMP)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked10999.1
1) Checked10.9
TOTAL110100.0
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312) If currently married or in a committed relationship, what is your spouse or partner's employment status? Disabled (SPDISABL)
TOTAL%
0) Not checked10999.1
1) Checked10.9
TOTAL110100.0
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313) Is your spouse or partner an ordained minister? (SPMNSTR)
TOTAL%
3) No9893.3
4) No, but he/she is a lay minister or pastoral leader76.7
Missing5 
TOTAL105100.0
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314) How many people in your household (including you) are: Less than 6 years old? (HSHLD6)
TOTAL%
0) 3268.1
1) 1123.4
2) 24.3
3) 24.3
Missing63 
TOTAL47100.0
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315) How many people in your household (including you) are: 6 to 12 years old? (HSHLD12)
TOTAL%
0) 2542.4
1) 1932.2
2) 1118.6
3) 35.1
4) 11.7
Missing51 
TOTAL59100.0
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316) How many people in your household (including you) are: 13 to 18 years old? (HSHLD18)
TOTAL%
0) 2745.0
1) 1626.7
2) 1423.3
3) 35.0
Missing50 
TOTAL60100.0
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317) How many people in your household (including you) are: 19 to 24 years old? (HSHLD24)
TOTAL%
0) 2457.1
1) 1638.1
2) 24.8
Missing68 
TOTAL42100.0
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318) How many people in your household (including you) are: 25 years or older? (HSHLD25)
TOTAL%
0) 11.0
2) 9691.4
3) 43.8
4) 43.8
Missing5 
TOTAL105100.0
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319) How many people in your household (including you) participate in this congregation? Less than 6 years old (HSCNG6)
TOTAL%
0) 2661.9
1) 1126.2
2) 24.8
3) 24.8
4) 12.4
Missing68 
TOTAL42100.0
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320) How many people in your household (including you) participate in this congregation? 6 to 12 years old (HSCNG12)
TOTAL%
0) 2137.5
1) 2035.7
2) 1119.6
3) 35.4
4) 11.8
Missing54 
TOTAL56100.0
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321) How many people in your household (including you) participate in this congregation? 13 to 18 years old (HSCNG18)
TOTAL%
0) 2543.9
1) 1526.3
2) 1424.6
3) 35.3
Missing53 
TOTAL57100.0
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322) How many people in your household (including you) participate in this congregation? 19 to 24 years old (HSCNG24)
TOTAL%
0) 2460.0
1) 1537.5
2) 12.5
Missing70 
TOTAL40100.0
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323) How many people in your household (including you) participate in this congregation? 25 years or older (HSCNG25)
TOTAL%
1) 10.9
2) 9892.5
3) 32.8
4) 32.8
10) 10.9
Missing4 
TOTAL106100.0
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324) How many children of any age do you have, whether they live at home or elsewhere? Please write the number. (CHILDREN)
TOTAL%
0) 32.8
1) 65.7
2) 4138.7
3) 3432.1
4) 98.5
5) 87.5
6) 21.9
7) 21.9
8) 10.9
Missing4 
TOTAL106100.0
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325) How many of your children of any age live at home with you? Please write the number. (CHLDHOME)
TOTAL%
0) 3835.8
1) 1917.9
2) 2523.6
3) 1716.0
4) 21.9
5) 43.8
8) 10.9
Missing4 
TOTAL106100.0
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326) What is the highest educational level you have completed apart from your theological education? (EDUC)
TOTAL%
1) No formal schooling10.9
4) Completed high school2220.8
5) Trade certificate54.7
6) Associate degree32.8
7) Bachelor's degree from a university or college4441.5
8) Master's, doctorate, or other graduate degree3129.2
Missing4 
TOTAL106100.0
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327) Where were you born? (WHEREBRN)
TOTAL%
1) In the United States10195.3
3) In a non-English speaking country54.7
Missing4 
TOTAL106100.0
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328) Where were your parents born? (PARBORN)
TOTAL%
1) Both born in United States9993.4
2) Only father born in the United States10.9
3) Only mother born in the United States10.9
4) Both father and mother born in another country54.7
Missing4 
TOTAL106100.0
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329) Where did you live when you were 5 years old? (LIVEFIVE)
TOTAL%
1) In the United States9993.4
2) In another country76.6
Missing4 
TOTAL106100.0
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330) When you were 5 years old, was English your primary language? (ENGLISH5)
TOTAL%
1) Yes10094.3
2) No65.7
Missing4 
TOTAL106100.0
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331) Job #1: Job description (JB1DESCR)
TOTAL%
1) Secular work1518.1
2) Solo pastor2024.1
3) Senior pastor910.8
4) Co-pastor11.2
6) Associate/assistant pastor2428.9
7) Interim pastor11.2
9) National staff11.2
11) Other ministry1214.5
Missing27 
TOTAL83100.0
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332) Job #1: Month job began (JB1MNBEG)
TOTAL%
1) January79.2
2) February45.3
3) March67.9
4) April67.9
5) May810.5
6) June911.8
7) July33.9
8) August67.9
9) September810.5
10) October1013.2
11) November45.3
12) December56.6
Missing34 
TOTAL76100.0
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333) Job #1: Year job began (JB1YRBEG)
TOTAL%
1957) 33.6
1961) 11.2
1963) 22.4
1967) 11.2
1968) 22.4
1972) 11.2
1973) 33.6
1975) 11.2
1977) 11.2
1980) 22.4
1981) 33.6
1982) 22.4
1983) 33.6
1985) 11.2
1986) 33.6
1987) 44.8
1988) 33.6
1989) 22.4
1990) 33.6
1991) 11.2
1992) 56.0
1993) 11.2
1994) 22.4
1995) 44.8
1996) 44.8
1997) 33.6
1998) 33.6
1999) 33.6
2000) 44.8
2001) 33.6
2002) 22.4
2003) 11.2
2004) 22.4
2005) 22.4
2006) 11.2
2008) 22.4
Missing26 
TOTAL84100.0
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334) Job #1: Month job ended (JB1MNEND)
TOTAL%
1) January34.0
2) February34.0
3) March45.3
4) April810.7
5) May68.0
6) June912.0
7) July56.7
8) August1418.7
9) September79.3
10) October68.0
11) November22.7
12) December810.7
Missing35 
TOTAL75100.0
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335) Job #1: Year job ended (JB1YREND)
TOTAL%
1957) 11.2
1958) 11.2
1963) 11.2
1966) 11.2
1968) 11.2
1970) 22.5
1972) 11.2
1974) 11.2
1975) 11.2
1976) 11.2
1977) 11.2
1979) 22.5
1981) 11.2
1982) 22.5
1983) 11.2
1984) 22.5
1985) 11.2
1986) 11.2
1987) 11.2
1989) 11.2
1990) 44.9
1991) 44.9
1992) 22.5
1993) 22.5
1994) 22.5
1995) 22.5
1996) 33.7
1997) 33.7
1998) 33.7
1999) 44.9
2000) 67.4
2002) 33.7
2003) 44.9
2004) 22.5
2006) 44.9
2007) 44.9
2008) 22.5
2009) 11.2
2010) 11.2
2011) 11.2
Missing29 
TOTAL81100.0
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336) Job #1: Average paid hours worked per week (JB1PDHRS)
TOTAL%
0) 23.1
1) 11.5
4) 23.1
5) 11.5
6) 11.5
10) 23.1
12) 11.5
15) 34.6
16) 11.5
19) 11.5
20) 913.8
25) 46.2
30) 23.1
32) 11.5
38) 11.5
40) 2436.9
41) 23.1
42) 11.5
45) 11.5
50) 11.5
60) 46.2
Missing45 
TOTAL65100.0
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337) Job #1: Average actual hours worked per week (JB1ACTHR)
TOTAL%
2) 11.4
4) 11.4
6) 11.4
10) 11.4
12) 22.7
15) 22.7
16) 11.4
19) 11.4
20) 811.0
25) 34.1
30) 79.6
31) 11.4
32) 11.4
35) 11.4
40) 1115.1
41) 22.7
45) 22.7
48) 22.7
50) 1216.4
51) 11.4
55) 22.7
60) 811.0
65) 11.4
70) 11.4
Missing37 
TOTAL73100.0
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338) Job #1: Congregation's average worship attendance (if appliable) (JB1WORAT)
TOTAL%
25) 11.6
30) 23.2
35) 34.8
40) 23.2
45) 11.6
50) 46.5
60) 11.6
70) 23.2
75) 11.6
80) 34.8
85) 11.6
90) 11.6
100) 34.8
105) 11.6
110) 11.6
120) 23.2
125) 23.2
140) 23.2
150) 69.7
170) 11.6
180) 23.2
200) 23.2
225) 23.2
230) 11.6
250) 23.2
300) 11.6
350) 23.2
400) 11.6
500) 34.8
550) 11.6
600) 23.2
1000) 11.6
1200) 11.6
3600) 11.6
Missing48 
TOTAL62100.0
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339) Job #1: Job overlap (JB1OVRLP)
TOTAL%
0) No overlap7287.8
1) Secular-ministry bivocation1012.2
Missing28 
TOTAL82100.0
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340) Job #1: Community (JB1COMM)
TOTAL%
1) Rural area2734.2
2) Town or small city (Under 250,000)2734.2
3) Suburb of a large metro area1012.7
4) Large metro area (250,000 or more)1519.0
Missing31 
TOTAL79100.0
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341) Job #2: Job Description (JB2DESCR)
TOTAL%
1) Secular work913.8
2) Solo pastor1624.6
3) Senior pastor1421.5
6) Associate/assistant pastor1726.2
7) Interim pastor23.1
11) Other ministry710.8
Missing45 
TOTAL65100.0
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342) Job #2: Month job began (JB2MNBEG)
TOTAL%
1) January23.3
2) February35.0
3) March58.3
4) April711.7
5) May35.0
6) June46.7
7) July711.7
8) August915.0
9) September35.0
10) October915.0
11) November23.3
12) December610.0
Missing50 
TOTAL60100.0
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343) Job #2: Year job began (JB2YRBEG)
TOTAL%
1957) 23.0
1963) 11.5
1966) 11.5
1968) 11.5
1970) 23.0
1972) 11.5
1974) 11.5
1975) 11.5
1976) 11.5
1977) 11.5
1979) 23.0
1981) 11.5
1982) 23.0
1983) 11.5
1984) 23.0
1986) 11.5
1987) 11.5
1989) 11.5
1990) 34.5
1991) 710.6
1992) 11.5
1993) 34.5
1994) 23.0
1995) 23.0
1996) 23.0
1997) 34.5
1998) 23.0
1999) 46.1
2000) 57.6
2001) 23.0
2003) 46.1
2004) 11.5
2006) 11.5
2007) 11.5
Missing44 
TOTAL66100.0
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344) Job #2: Month job ended (JB2MNEND)
TOTAL%
1) January23.4
2) February23.4
3) March46.8
4) April58.5
5) May813.6
6) June35.1
7) July58.5
8) August1016.9
9) September46.8
10) October610.2
11) November23.4
12) December813.6
Missing51 
TOTAL59100.0
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345) Job #2: Year job ended (JB2YREND)
TOTAL%
1959) 11.6
1962) 11.6
1970) 11.6
1971) 11.6
1972) 11.6
1974) 11.6
1975) 23.1
1977) 11.6
1981) 11.6
1982) 23.1
1983) 34.7
1984) 11.6
1986) 11.6
1987) 23.1
1988) 11.6
1991) 46.3
1992) 11.6
1994) 11.6
1995) 46.3
1997) 46.3
1998) 34.7
1999) 34.7
2000) 23.1
2001) 34.7
2002) 710.9
2003) 11.6
2005) 46.3
2006) 23.1
2007) 23.1
2009) 23.1
2011) 11.6
Missing46 
TOTAL64100.0
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346) Job #2: Average paid hours worked per week (JB2PDHRS)
TOTAL%
0) 12.0
3) 12.0
4) 24.0
12) 12.0
20) 1122.0
25) 12.0
30) 12.0
40) 2448.0
41) 12.0
50) 24.0
60) 510.0
Missing60 
TOTAL50100.0
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347) Job #2: Average actual worked hours per week (JB2ACTHR)
TOTAL%
3) 11.8
4) 23.5
12) 11.8
15) 11.8
16) 11.8
20) 23.5
25) 35.3
26) 11.8
30) 610.5
35) 11.8
40) 712.3
41) 23.5
45) 35.3
50) 712.3
55) 11.8
60) 1424.6
68) 11.8
70) 35.3
Missing53 
TOTAL57100.0
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348) Job #2: Congregation's average worship attendance (if applicable) (JB2WORAT)
TOTAL%
30) 24.2
40) 12.1
50) 12.1
55) 12.1
60) 12.1
70) 12.1
75) 12.1
80) 12.1
90) 48.3
100) 36.3
110) 12.1
120) 48.3
130) 12.1
150) 48.3
160) 12.1
175) 12.1
180) 24.2
200) 24.2
225) 12.1
235) 12.1
250) 36.3
280) 12.1
300) 12.1
375) 12.1
450) 12.1
500) 12.1
700) 12.1
1200) 12.1
1250) 12.1
1800) 12.1
2000) 12.1
2500) 12.1
Missing62 
TOTAL48100.0
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349) Job #2: Job overlap (JB2OVRLP)
TOTAL%
0) No overlap5481.8
1) Secular-ministry bivocation1015.2
2) Ministry-ministry overlap11.5
4) Secular-ministry overlap11.5
Missing44 
TOTAL66100.0
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350) Job #2: Community (JB2COMM)
TOTAL%
1) Rural area2539.7
2) Town or small city (Under 250,000)2438.1
3) Suburb of a large metro area1015.9
4) Large metro area (250,000 or more)46.3
Missing47 
TOTAL63100.0
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351) Job #3: Job description (JB3DESCR)
TOTAL%
1) Secular work36.3
2) Solo pastor1225.0
3) Senior pastor1327.1
4) Co-pastor12.1
6) Associate/assistant pastor1327.1
8) Regional staff24.2
11) Other ministry48.3
Missing62 
TOTAL48100.0
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352) Job #3: Month job began (JB3MNBEG)
TOTAL%
1) January819.0
2) February37.1
3) March37.1
4) April37.1
5) May511.9
6) June12.4
7) July24.8
8) August37.1
9) September614.3
10) October614.3
11) November12.4
12) December12.4
Missing68 
TOTAL42100.0
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353) Job #3: Year job began (JB3YRBEG)
TOTAL%
1961) 12.1
1963) 12.1
1971) 12.1
1972) 24.3
1974) 12.1
1975) 24.3
1977) 12.1
1982) 24.3
1983) 36.4
1984) 12.1
1985) 12.1
1986) 12.1
1987) 24.3
1989) 12.1
1991) 12.1
1992) 36.4
1994) 12.1
1995) 24.3
1996) 36.4
1997) 36.4
1999) 36.4
2000) 12.1
2001) 36.4
2002) 510.6
2005) 12.1
2007) 12.1
Missing63 
TOTAL47100.0
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354) Job #3: Month job ended (JB3MNEND)
TOTAL%
1) Janurary12.4
2) February12.4
3) March24.8
4) April49.5
5) May12.4
6) June614.3
7) July37.1
8) August37.1
9) September24.8
10) October37.1
11) November49.5
12) December1228.6
Missing68 
TOTAL42100.0
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355) Job #3: Year job ended (JB3YREND)
TOTAL%
1962) 12.1
1963) 12.1
1974) 12.1
1976) 12.1
1978) 24.3
1979) 12.1
1980) 12.1
1985) 36.4
1986) 24.3
1988) 24.3
1990) 12.1
1991) 24.3
1992) 12.1
1994) 36.4
1997) 12.1
1998) 12.1
1999) 24.3
2000) 36.4
2001) 24.3
2003) 24.3
2004) 36.4
2005) 36.4
2006) 48.5
2008) 24.3
2009) 12.1
2011) 12.1
Missing63 
TOTAL47100.0
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356) Job #3: Average paid hours worked per week (JB3PDHRS)
TOTAL%
0) 12.8
4) 25.6
5) 12.8
10) 25.6
20) 616.7
40) 1952.8
50) 12.8
60) 411.1
Missing74 
TOTAL36100.0
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357) Job #3: Average actual hours worked per week (JB3ACTHR)
TOTAL%
4) 24.8
8) 12.4
10) 12.4
15) 12.4
20) 24.8
30) 37.1
33) 12.4
35) 12.4
40) 511.9
41) 12.4
45) 511.9
46) 12.4
48) 12.4
50) 49.5
51) 12.4
55) 24.8
60) 819.0
62) 12.4
65) 12.4
Missing68 
TOTAL42100.0
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358) Job #3: Congregation's average worship attendance (if applicable) (JB3WORAT)
TOTAL%
25) 12.6
40) 25.3
45) 12.6
50) 37.9
60) 12.6
70) 12.6
75) 12.6
100) 37.9
120) 12.6
150) 37.9
170) 12.6
180) 12.6
200) 25.3
201) 12.6
225) 25.3
240) 12.6
250) 12.6
300) 37.9
350) 25.3
425) 12.6
450) 25.3
600) 25.3
900) 12.6
3000) 12.6
Missing72 
TOTAL38100.0
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359) Job #3: Job overlap (JB3OVRLP)
TOTAL%
0) No overlap3884.4
1) Secular-ministry bivocation511.1
2) Ministry-ministry overlap24.4
Missing65 
TOTAL45100.0
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360) Job #3: Community (JB3COMM)
TOTAL%
1) Rural area1431.8
2) Town or small city (Under 250,000)1636.4
3) Suburb of a large metro area613.6
4) Large metro area (250,000 or more)818.2
Missing66 
TOTAL44100.0
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361) Job #4: Job description (JB4DESCR)
TOTAL%
1) Secular work412.9
2) Solo pastor619.4
3) Senior pastor722.6
4) Co-pastor13.2
6) Associate/assistant pastor412.9
7) Interim pastor26.5
8) Regional staff39.7
10) Chaplain13.2
11) Other ministry39.7
Missing79 
TOTAL31100.0
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362) Job #4: Month job began (JB4MNBEG)
TOTAL%
1) January621.4
2) February13.6
3) March310.7
4) April310.7
5) May13.6
6) June414.3
8) August310.7
9) September13.6
10) October27.1
12) December414.3
Missing82 
TOTAL28100.0
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363) Job #4: Year job began (JB4YRBEG)
TOTAL%
1964) 26.3
1974) 13.1
1977) 13.1
1978) 26.3
1979) 13.1
1980) 13.1
1983) 13.1
1984) 13.1
1985) 13.1
1986) 13.1
1987) 13.1
1988) 39.4
1990) 13.1
1992) 26.3
1994) 26.3
1995) 13.1
1998) 13.1
1999) 13.1
2000) 26.3
2001) 26.3
2002) 13.1
2003) 13.1
2004) 13.1
2006) 13.1
Missing78 
TOTAL32100.0
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364) Job #4: Month job ended (JB4MNEND)
TOTAL%
2) February27.1
3) March310.7
4) April310.7
5) May13.6
6) June517.9
7) July310.7
8) August27.1
9) September310.7
10) October13.6
11) Novemeber13.6
12) December414.3
Missing82 
TOTAL28100.0
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365) Job #4: Year job ended (JB4YREND)
TOTAL%
1965) 13.1
1968) 13.1
1978) 13.1
1980) 26.3
1981) 13.1
1982) 13.1
1987) 13.1
1988) 13.1
1989) 13.1
1991) 39.4
1992) 13.1
1993) 13.1
1995) 13.1
1998) 13.1
1999) 26.3
2001) 13.1
2002) 13.1
2003) 39.4
2004) 13.1
2005) 13.1
2006) 13.1
2007) 412.5
2008) 13.1
Missing78 
TOTAL32100.0
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366) Job #4: Average paid hours worked per week (JB4PDHRS)
TOTAL%
20) 14.3
25) 28.7
30) 28.7
35) 14.3
40) 1460.9
60) 313.0
Missing87 
TOTAL23100.0
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367) Job #4: Average actual hours worked per week (JB4ACTHR)
TOTAL%
25) 13.8
30) 311.5
35) 13.8
40) 415.4
45) 415.4
50) 311.5
55) 13.8
60) 726.9
65) 13.8
80) 13.8
Missing84 
TOTAL26100.0
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368) Job #4: Congregation's average worship attendance (if applicable) (JB4WORAT)
TOTAL%
45) 14.8
65) 14.8
70) 29.5
80) 29.5
100) 29.5
125) 14.8
135) 14.8
160) 14.8
200) 29.5
225) 14.8
250) 14.8
280) 14.8
325) 14.8
350) 14.8
650) 14.8
1300) 14.8
2700) 14.8
Missing89 
TOTAL21100.0
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369) Job #4: Job overlap (JB4OVRLP)
TOTAL%
0) No overlap2787.1
1) Secular-ministry bivocation26.5
2) Ministry-ministry overlap26.5
Missing79 
TOTAL31100.0
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370) Job #4: Community (JB4COMM)
TOTAL%
1) Rural area1034.5
2) Town or small city (Under 250,000)827.6
3) Suburb of a large metro area620.7
4) Large metro area (250,000 or more)517.2
Missing81 
TOTAL29100.0
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371) Job #5: Job description (JB5DESCR)
TOTAL%
1) Secular work520.8
2) Solo pastor416.7
3) Senior pastor729.2
6) Associate/assistant pastor312.5
7) Interim pastor14.2
8) Regional staff14.2
11) Other ministry312.5
Missing86 
TOTAL24100.0
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372) Job #5: Month job began (JB5MNBEG)
TOTAL%
1) January29.1
2) February14.5
3) March14.5
4) April313.6
6) June731.8
7) July29.1
8) August29.1
10) October313.6
11) November14.5
Missing88 
TOTAL22100.0
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373) Job #5: Year job began (JB5YRBEG)
TOTAL%
1965) 14.0
1968) 14.0
1980) 14.0
1981) 28.0
1982) 28.0
1987) 14.0
1988) 14.0
1989) 14.0
1991) 28.0
1992) 14.0
1993) 14.0
1995) 14.0
1998) 14.0
1999) 28.0
2000) 14.0
2002) 14.0
2003) 14.0
2007) 312.0
2008) 14.0
Missing85 
TOTAL25100.0
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374) Job #5: Month Job Ended (JB5MNEND)
TOTAL%
2) February14.5
3) March29.1
4) April29.1
5) May14.5
6) June522.7
7) July29.1
8) August313.6
9) September14.5
10) October313.6
11) November29.1
Missing88 
TOTAL22100.0
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375) Job #5: Year Job Ended (JB5YREND)
TOTAL%
1967) 14.0
1978) 14.0
1984) 14.0
1985) 28.0
1986) 14.0
1990) 14.0
1991) 14.0
1992) 14.0
1993) 28.0
1996) 14.0
1997) 14.0
2000) 28.0
2002) 14.0
2003) 14.0
2005) 28.0
2007) 28.0
2008) 14.0
2009) 28.0
2011) 14.0
Missing85 
TOTAL25100.0
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376) Job #5: Average paid hours worked per week (JB5PDHRS)
TOTAL%
0) 15.9
20) 15.9
35) 15.9
40) 1164.7
50) 15.9
60) 211.8
Missing93 
TOTAL17100.0
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377) Job #5: Average actual hours worked per week (JB5ACTHR)
TOTAL%
20) 29.5
30) 14.8
35) 14.8
40) 314.3
45) 314.3
50) 628.6
60) 523.8
Missing89 
TOTAL21100.0
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378) Job #5: Congregation's average worship attendance (if applicable) (JB5WORAT)
TOTAL%
5) 15.9
60) 15.9
85) 15.9
90) 15.9
100) 15.9
125) 15.9
160) 211.8
175) 15.9
200) 15.9
250) 211.8
275) 15.9
320) 15.9
500) 15.9
900) 211.8
Missing93 
TOTAL17100.0
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379) Job #5: Job overlap (JB5OVRLP)
TOTAL%
0) No overlap1979.2
1) Secular-ministry bivocation416.7
2) Ministry-ministry overlap14.2
Missing86 
TOTAL24100.0
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380) Job #5: Community (JB5COMM)
TOTAL%
1) Rural area29.1
2) Town or small city (Under 250,000)1359.1
3) Suburb of a large metro area418.2
4) Large metro area (250,000 or more)313.6
Missing88 
TOTAL22100.0
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381) Job #6: Job description (JB6DESCR)
TOTAL%
1) Secular work525.0
2) Solo pastor315.0
3) Senior pastor630.0
6) Associate/assistant pastor420.0
11) Other ministry210.0
Missing90 
TOTAL20100.0
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382) Job #6: Month job began (JB6MNBEG)
TOTAL%
1) January15.9
3) March15.9
4) April317.6
5) May15.9
6) June15.9
7) July211.8
8) August529.4
10) October15.9
11) November211.8
Missing93 
TOTAL17100.0
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383) Job #6: Year job began (JB6YRBEG)
TOTAL%
1967) 15.0
1978) 15.0
1984) 15.0
1985) 210.0
1986) 15.0
1990) 15.0
1991) 15.0
1993) 210.0
1996) 15.0
1997) 15.0
2000) 15.0
2002) 15.0
2003) 15.0
2005) 15.0
2006) 15.0
2007) 210.0
2009) 15.0
Missing90 
TOTAL20100.0
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384) Job #6: Month job ended (JB6MNEND)
TOTAL%
1) January15.9
3) March211.8
4) April211.8
5) May211.8
7) July15.9
8) August529.4
9) September211.8
10) October15.9
12) December15.9
Missing93 
TOTAL17100.0
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385) Job #6: Year job ended (JB6YREND)
TOTAL%
1973) 15.0
1987) 210.0
1988) 15.0
1992) 15.0
1996) 15.0
1997) 15.0
1999) 15.0
2001) 210.0
2002) 15.0
2003) 210.0
2005) 15.0
2007) 15.0
2008) 210.0
2009) 15.0
2010) 210.0
Missing90 
TOTAL20100.0
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386) Job #6: Average paid hours worked per week (JB6PDHRS)
TOTAL%
0) 16.7
25) 16.7
40) 1173.3
60) 213.3
Missing95 
TOTAL15100.0
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387) Job #6: Average actual hours worked per week (JB6ACTHR)
TOTAL%
25) 15.9
30) 211.8
40) 211.8
45) 423.5
50) 211.8
58) 15.9
60) 423.5
75) 15.9
Missing93 
TOTAL17100.0
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388) Job #6: Average worship attendance (JB6WORAT)
TOTAL%
40) 17.1
100) 17.1
130) 17.1
150) 214.3
175) 17.1
200) 17.1
220) 17.1
225) 17.1
350) 17.1
550) 17.1
700) 17.1
720) 17.1
2800) 17.1
Missing96 
TOTAL14100.0
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389) Job #6: Job overlap (JB6OVRLP)
TOTAL%
0) No overlap1266.7
1) Secular-ministry bivocation527.8
2) Ministry-ministry overlap15.6
Missing92 
TOTAL18100.0
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390) Job #6: Community (JB6COMM)
TOTAL%
1) Rural area315.8
2) Town or small city (Under 250,000)736.8
3) Suburb of a large metro area315.8
4) Large metro area (250,000 or more)631.6
Missing91 
TOTAL19100.0
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391) Job #7: Job description (JB7DESCR)
TOTAL%
1) Secular work535.7
2) Solo pastor214.3
3) Senior pastor321.4
4) Co-pastor17.1
6) Associate/assistant pastor17.1
8) Regional staff17.1
11) Other ministry17.1
Missing96 
TOTAL14100.0
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392) Job #7: Month job began (JB7MNBEG)
TOTAL%
1) January19.1
2) February19.1
3) March218.2
5) May19.1
8) August218.2
9) September327.3
11) November19.1
Missing99 
TOTAL11100.0
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393) Job #7: Year job began (JB7YRBEG)
TOTAL%
1985) 17.1
1987) 214.3
1988) 17.1
1989) 17.1
1996) 17.1
1997) 17.1
1999) 17.1
2001) 214.3
2007) 17.1
2008) 17.1
2010) 214.3
Missing96 
TOTAL14100.0
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394) Job #7: Month job ended (JB7MNEND)
TOTAL%
1) January19.1
2) February19.1
4) April19.1
5) May19.1
6) June327.3
8) August218.2
9) September19.1
12) December19.1
Missing99 
TOTAL11100.0
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395) Job #7: Year job ended (JB7YREND)
TOTAL%
1990) 17.1
1991) 17.1
1992) 17.1
1995) 17.1
1999) 17.1
2000) 17.1
2001) 17.1
2004) 17.1
2005) 17.1
2006) 17.1
2008) 17.1
2011) 321.4
Missing96 
TOTAL14100.0
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396) Job #7: Average paid hours worked per week (JB7PDHRS)
TOTAL%
0) 19.1
20) 19.1
35) 19.1
40) 654.5
60) 218.2
Missing99 
TOTAL11100.0
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397) Job #7: Average actual hours worked per week (JB7ACTHR)
TOTAL%
20) 17.7
30) 17.7
40) 538.5
45) 215.4
50) 17.7
60) 215.4
65) 17.7
Missing97 
TOTAL13100.0
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398) Job #7: Average worship attendance (JB7WORAT)
TOTAL%
60) 114.3
200) 228.6
225) 114.3
470) 114.3
900) 114.3
3800) 114.3
Missing103 
TOTAL7100.0
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399) Job #7: Job overlap (JB7OVRLP)
TOTAL%
0) No overlap861.5
1) Secular-ministry bivocation538.5
Missing97 
TOTAL13100.0
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400) Job #7: Community (JB7COMM)
TOTAL%
1) Rural area323.1
2) Town or small city (Under 250,000)538.5
3) Suburb of a large metro area17.7
4) Large metro area (250,000 or more)430.8
Missing97 
TOTAL13100.0
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401) Job #8: Job description (JB8DESCR)
TOTAL%
1) Secular work111.1
3) Senior pastor444.4
6) Associate/assistant pastor111.1
8) Regional staff111.1
11) Other ministry222.2
Missing101 
TOTAL9100.0
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402) Job #8: Month job began (JB8MNBEG)
TOTAL%
1) January116.7
2) February116.7
5) May116.7
6) June116.7
8) August116.7
9) September116.7
Missing104 
TOTAL6100.0
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403) Job #8: Year job began (JB8YRBEG)
TOTAL%
1990) 111.1
1992) 111.1
1995) 111.1
1999) 111.1
2001) 222.2
2005) 111.1
2006) 111.1
2011) 111.1
Missing101 
TOTAL9100.0
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404) Job #8: Month job ended (JB8MNEND)
TOTAL%
1) January116.7
6) June116.7
7) July233.3
9) September116.7
11) November116.7
Missing104 
TOTAL6100.0
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405) Job #8: Year job ended (JB8YREND)
TOTAL%
1994) 111.1
1998) 111.1
2000) 111.1
2001) 111.1
2003) 111.1
2005) 111.1
2009) 111.1
2011) 222.2
Missing101 
TOTAL9100.0
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406) Job #8: Average paid hours worked per week (JB8PDHRS)
TOTAL%
0) 114.3
40) 457.1
60) 228.6
Missing103 
TOTAL7100.0
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407) Job #8: Average actual hours worked per week (JB8ACTHR)
TOTAL%
30) 112.5
40) 112.5
45) 112.5
50) 337.5
60) 225.0
Missing102 
TOTAL8100.0
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408) Job #8: Congregation's average worship attendance (if applicable) (JB8WORAT)
TOTAL%
60) 116.7
130) 116.7
175) 233.3
550) 116.7
1100) 116.7
Missing104 
TOTAL6100.0
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409) Job #8: Job overlap (JB8OVRLP)
TOTAL%
0) No overlap888.9
1) Secular-ministry bivocation111.1
Missing101 
TOTAL9100.0
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410) Job #8: Community (JB8COMM)
TOTAL%
1) Rural area333.3
2) Town or small city (Under 250,000)333.3
3) Suburb of a large metro area111.1
4) Large metro area (250,000 or more)222.2
Missing101 
TOTAL9100.0
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411) Job #9: Job description (JB9DESCR)
TOTAL%
3) Senior pastor350.0
4) Co-pastor116.7
6) Associate/assistant pastor116.7
7) Interim pastor116.7
Missing104 
TOTAL6100.0
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412) Job #9: Month job began (JB9MNBEG)
TOTAL%
3) March120.0
7) July120.0
8) August120.0
9) September120.0
11) November120.0
Missing105 
TOTAL5100.0
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413) Job #9: Year job began (JB9YRBEG)
TOTAL%
1994) 116.7
1998) 116.7
2000) 116.7
2001) 116.7
2003) 116.7
2005) 116.7
Missing104 
TOTAL6100.0
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414) Job #9: Month job ended (JB9MNEND)
TOTAL%
4) April240.0
5) May120.0
6) June120.0
8) August120.0
Missing105 
TOTAL5100.0
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415) Job #9: Year job ended (JB9YREND)
TOTAL%
2002) 233.3
2003) 116.7
2006) 116.7
2008) 116.7
2009) 116.7
Missing104 
TOTAL6100.0
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416) Job #9: Average paid hours worked per week (JB9PDHRS)
TOTAL%
40) 360.0
60) 240.0
Missing105 
TOTAL5100.0
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417) Job #9: Average actual hours worked per week (JB9ACTHR)
TOTAL%
50) 350.0
60) 350.0
Missing104 
TOTAL6100.0
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418) Job #9: Congregation's average worship attendance (if applicable) (JB9WORAT)
TOTAL%
200) 240.0
280) 120.0
375) 120.0
4200) 120.0
Missing105 
TOTAL5100.0
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419) Job #9: Job overlap (JB9OVRLP)
TOTAL%
0) No overlap6100.0
Missing104 
TOTAL6100.0
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420) Job #9: Community (JB9COMM)
TOTAL%
2) Town or small city (Under 250,000)583.3
4) Large metro area (250,000 or more)116.7
Missing104 
TOTAL6100.0
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421) Job #10: Job description (J10DESCR)
TOTAL%
3) Senior pastor250.0
4) Co-pastor250.0
Missing106 
TOTAL4100.0
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422) Job #10: Month job began (J10MNBEG)
TOTAL%
4) April125.0
6) June125.0
7) July125.0
8) August125.0
Missing106 
TOTAL4100.0
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423) Job #10: Year job began (J10YRBEG)
TOTAL%
2002) 250.0
2003) 125.0
2009) 125.0
Missing106 
TOTAL4100.0
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424) Job #10: Month job ended (J10MNEND)
TOTAL%
6) June125.0
7) July125.0
8) August250.0
Missing106 
TOTAL4100.0
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425) Job #10: Year job ended (J10YREND)
TOTAL%
2003) 125.0
2004) 125.0
2009) 125.0
2011) 125.0
Missing106 
TOTAL4100.0
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426) Job #10: Average paid hours worked per week (J10PDHRS)
TOTAL%
0) 125.0
6) 125.0
60) 250.0
Missing106 
TOTAL4100.0
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427) Job #10: Average actual hours worked per week (J10ACTHR)
TOTAL%
12) 125.0
50) 125.0
60) 250.0
Missing106 
TOTAL4100.0
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428) Job #10: Average worship attendance (J10WORAT)
TOTAL%
90) 125.0
100) 125.0
200) 125.0
2100) 125.0
Missing106 
TOTAL4100.0
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429) Job #10: Job overlap (J10OVRLP)
TOTAL%
0) No overlap4100.0
Missing106 
TOTAL4100.0
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430) Job #10: Community (J10COMM)
TOTAL%
1) Rural area125.0
2) Town or small city (Under 250,000)375.0
Missing106 
TOTAL4100.0
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431) More than 10 jobs since graduation (MORE10)
TOTAL%
1) Yes610.5
2) No5189.5
Missing53 
TOTAL57100.0
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432) Current Job #1: Job description (CJ1DESCR)
TOTAL%
2) Solo pastor4240.4
3) Senior pastor5956.7
6) Associate/assistant pastor21.9
11) Other ministry11.0
Missing6 
TOTAL104100.0
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433) Current Job #1: Month job began (CJ1MNBEG)
TOTAL%
1) January1313.3
2) February66.1
3) March88.2
4) April99.2
5) May66.1
6) June99.2
7) July1313.3
8) August88.2
9) September99.2
10) October66.1
11) November44.1
12) December77.1
Missing12 
TOTAL98100.0
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434) Current Job #1: Year job began (CJ1YRBEG)
TOTAL%
1972) 10.9
1985) 10.9
1991) 21.9
1992) 10.9
1996) 10.9
1997) 10.9
1998) 43.7
2000) 21.9
2001) 54.7
2002) 43.7
2003) 76.5
2004) 1312.1
2005) 109.3
2006) 65.6
2007) 1211.2
2008) 1413.1
2009) 1312.1
2010) 32.8
2011) 76.5
Missing3 
TOTAL107100.0
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435) Current Job #1: Average paid hours worked per week (CJ1PDHRS)
TOTAL%
0) 67.3
4) 11.2
12) 11.2
15) 22.4
20) 89.8
25) 56.1
30) 33.7
35) 11.2
37) 11.2
40) 4048.8
41) 22.4
45) 11.2
50) 44.9
60) 56.1
61) 11.2
70) 11.2
Missing28 
TOTAL82100.0
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436) Current Job #1: Average actual hours worked per week (CJ1ACTHR)
TOTAL%
4) 11.0
10) 11.0
12) 22.0
15) 11.0
20) 76.9
24) 11.0
25) 43.9
30) 98.8
31) 11.0
32) 11.0
35) 22.0
36) 11.0
40) 76.9
41) 11.0
42) 32.9
45) 54.9
47) 11.0
48) 11.0
50) 1211.8
51) 32.9
55) 65.9
60) 1716.7
61) 32.9
65) 11.0
66) 22.0
70) 43.9
72) 11.0
80) 32.9
85) 11.0
Missing8 
TOTAL102100.0
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437) Current Job #1: Congregation's average worship attendance (if applicable) (CJ1WORAT)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL91209.297228
438) Current Job #1: Job overlap (CJ1OVRLP)
TOTAL%
0) No overlap6666.0
1) Secular-ministry bivocation2424.0
2) Ministry-ministry overlap33.0
4) Secular-ministry overlap66.0
9) Overlap-type unknown11.0
Missing10 
TOTAL100100.0
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439) Current Job #1: Community (CJ1COMM)
TOTAL%
1) Rural area3738.1
2) Town or small city (Under 250,000)3839.2
3) Suburb of a large metro area1212.4
4) Large metro area (250,000 or more)1010.3
Missing13 
TOTAL97100.0
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440) Current Job #2: Job description (CJ2DESCR)
TOTAL%
1) Secular work1178.6
3) Senior pastor17.1
4) Co-pastor17.1
8) Regional staff17.1
Missing96 
TOTAL14100.0
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441) Current Job #2: Month job began (CJ2MNBEG)
TOTAL%
4) April222.2
6) June222.2
7) July111.1
8) August222.2
9) September111.1
10) October111.1
Missing101 
TOTAL9100.0
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442) Current Job #2: Year job began (CJ2YRBEG)
TOTAL%
1986) 111.1
1991) 111.1
1992) 111.1
1998) 111.1
1999) 111.1
2005) 111.1
2011) 333.3
Missing101 
TOTAL9100.0
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443) Current Job #2: Average paid hours worked per week (CJ2PDHRS)
TOTAL%
0) 216.7
15) 216.7
18) 18.3
24) 18.3
40) 650.0
Missing98 
TOTAL12100.0
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444) Current Job #2: Average actual hours worked per week (CJ2ACTHR)
TOTAL%
10) 214.3
15) 214.3
18) 17.1
24) 17.1
40) 321.4
50) 321.4
54) 17.1
60) 17.1
Missing96 
TOTAL14100.0
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445) Current Job #2: Congregations' average worship attendance (if applicable) (CJ2WORAT)
TOTAL%
14) 1100.0
Missing109 
TOTAL1100.0
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446) Current Job #2: Job overlap (CJ2OVRLP)
TOTAL%
1) Secular-ministry964.3
2) Ministry-ministry overlap214.3
4) Secular-ministry overlap321.4
Missing96 
TOTAL14100.0
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447) Current Job #2: Community (CJ2COMM)
TOTAL%
1) Rural area337.5
2) Town or small city (Under 250,000)225.0
4) Large metro area (250,000 or more)337.5
Missing102 
TOTAL8100.0
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448) Average attendance, 2011 (AVGATT11)
TOTAL%
122) 150.0
174) 150.0
Missing108 
TOTAL2100.0
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449) Average attendance, 2010 (AVGATT10)
TOTAL%
121) 150.0
184) 150.0
Missing108 
TOTAL2100.0
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450) Average attendance, 2009 (AVGATT09)
TOTAL%
120) 150.0
190) 150.0
Missing108 
TOTAL2100.0
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451) Average attendacne, 2008 (AVGATT08)
TOTAL%
112) 150.0
172) 150.0
Missing108 
TOTAL2100.0
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452) Average attendance, 2007 (AVGATT07)
TOTAL%
116) 150.0
191) 150.0
Missing108 
TOTAL2100.0
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453) Average attendance, 2006 (AVGATT06)
TOTAL%
103) 150.0
139) 150.0
Missing108 
TOTAL2100.0
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454) Average attendance, 2005 (AVGATT05)
TOTAL%
88) 150.0
96) 150.0
Missing108 
TOTAL2100.0
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455) Average attendance, 2004 (AVGATT04)
TOTAL%
72) 150.0
105) 150.0
Missing108 
TOTAL2100.0
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456) Web survey? (WEBSURVY)
TOTAL%
0) No10898.2
1) Yes21.8
TOTAL110100.0
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457) How many years in ordained ministry? (YEARSMIN)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL10818.77214
458) How long worked full-time before entering ministry? (Years) (PRIORMIN)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL9014.8711
459) How long away from parish ministry? (Years) (AWAYPAR)
TOTAL%
.333333333333333) 17.7
.5) 323.1
.666666666666667) 17.7
.75) 17.7
1.16666666666667) 17.7
2) 17.7
3) 17.7
3.33333333333333) 17.7
8) 17.7
10.5) 17.7
14) 17.7
Missing97 
TOTAL13100.0
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460) Number of clergy filling regular/permanent positions (REGLEAD)
TOTAL%
0) 98.3
1) 5146.8
2) 3128.4
3) 1110.1
4) 54.6
5) 21.8
Missing1 
TOTAL109100.0
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461) Number of clergy filling interim/temporary positions (TEMPLEAD)
TOTAL%
0) 7871.6
1) 2220.2
2) 65.5
3) 10.9
5) 10.9
8) 10.9
Missing1 
TOTAL109100.0
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462) How long respondent participated in a group. (Years) (PARTICIP)
TOTAL%
.166666666666667) 11.5
.25) 11.5
.416666666666667) 11.5
.5) 11.5
.916666666666667) 11.5
1) 1015.4
1.16666666666667) 11.5
1.25) 11.5
1.5) 23.1
2) 69.2
2.16666666666667) 11.5
2.5) 23.1
2.83333333333333) 11.5
3) 34.6
3.5) 23.1
4) 23.1
4.5) 23.1
4.91666666666667) 11.5
5) 46.2
5.08333333333333) 11.5
5.83333333333333) 11.5
6) 34.6
6.33333333333333) 11.5
7.25) 11.5
7.83333333333333) 11.5
8) 11.5
8.5) 23.1
9) 57.7
10) 11.5
10.3333333333333) 11.5
11.4166666666667) 11.5
13) 11.5
20) 11.5
34) 11.5
Missing45 
TOTAL65100.0
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463) Height in inches (HEIGHT)
TOTAL%
64) 10.9
66) 54.7
67) 43.7
68) 1211.2
69) 109.3
70) 1715.9
71) 1211.2
72) 1312.1
73) 109.3
74) 109.3
75) 54.7
76) 65.6
78) 21.9
Missing3 
TOTAL107100.0
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464) Total number of different positions served (NUMJOBS)
TOTAL%
0) None76.6
1) 12725.5
2) 22119.8
3) 31716.0
4) 41312.3
5) 5 to 91312.3
6) 10 to 1465.7
7) 15 to 1921.9
Missing4 
TOTAL106100.0
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465) Approximate annual cash salary (EARLYPAY)
TOTAL%
1) Less than $10,00056.0
2) $10,000 to $19,99989.6
3) $20,000 to $29,9991619.3
4) $30,000 to $39,9991315.7
5) $40,000 to $49,9991315.7
6) $50,000 to $59,99989.6
7) $60,000 to $69,99978.4
8) $70,000 to $79,99933.6
9) $80,000 or more1012.0
Missing27 
TOTAL83100.0
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466) Final year in job (EARLYYR)
TOTAL%
1) Prior to 196011.1
2) 1960 to 196911.1
3) 1970 to 1979910.3
4) 1980 to 19891314.9
5) 1990 to 19992326.4
6) 2000 to present4046.0
Missing23 
TOTAL87100.0
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467) Average hours per week at other job (HRSOCC)
TOTAL%
1) Less than 10 hours25.7
2) 10 to 19 hours1234.3
3) 20 to 29 hours411.4
4) 30 to 39 hours25.7
5) 40 hours or more1542.9
Missing75 
TOTAL35100.0
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468) Age (AGE)
TOTAL%
23) 10.9
26) 10.9
29) 10.9
30) 10.9
31) 10.9
32) 21.9
33) 10.9
34) 10.9
36) 10.9
37) 76.6
38) 43.8
39) 65.7
40) 21.9
41) 65.7
42) 10.9
43) 54.7
44) 32.8
45) 87.5
46) 54.7
47) 65.7
48) 10.9
49) 43.8
50) 21.9
51) 43.8
52) 10.9
53) 10.9
54) 21.9
55) 32.8
56) 21.9
58) 21.9
59) 32.8
60) 10.9
61) 10.9
62) 10.9
63) 10.9
66) 10.9
67) 10.9
68) 10.9
69) 32.8
71) 10.9
72) 43.8
73) 32.8
Missing4 
TOTAL106100.0
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469) Age group (AGEGROUP)
TOTAL%
1) Under 3032.8
2) 30 to 392422.6
3) 40 to 494138.7
4) 50 to 592018.9
5) 60 to 69109.4
6) 70 or older87.5
Missing4 
TOTAL106100.0
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