Presbyterian Panel Survey, August 2006 - The Bible, Elders

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1) Please take a few moments to think back over the last week. In that period of seven days—and that period only—how often did you read the Bible or hear the Bible read (excluding during worship services) on your own? (Q1OWN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	174	30.2
2) Once or twice	148	25.6
3) A few times	58	10.1
4) Often, but not daily	97	16.8
5) At least daily	100	17.3
Missing	8
TOTAL	577	100.0

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2) Please take a few moments to think back over the last week. In that period of seven days—and that period only—how often did you read the Bible or hear the Bible read (excluding during worship services) with family? (Q1FAMILY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	392	72.5
2) Once or twice	93	17.2
3) A few times	30	5.5
4) Often, but not daily	19	3.5
5) At least daily	7	1.3
Missing	44
TOTAL	541	100.0

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3) Please take a few moments to think back over the last week. In that period of seven days—and that period only—how often did you read the Bible or hear the Bible read (excluding during worship services) in connection with a group devoted specifically to Bible study? (Q1BSTUDY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	384	68.8
2) Once or twice	118	21.1
3) A few times	23	4.1
4) Often, but not daily	28	5.0
5) At least daily	5	0.9
Missing	27
TOTAL	558	100.0

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4) Please take a few moments to think back over the last week. In that period of seven days—and that period only—how often did you read the Bible or hear the Bible read (excluding during worship services) in connection with another church-based class or group (e.g., prayer group, church school class, women's circle, session meeting, etc.)? (Q1GROUP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	305	53.8
2) Once or twice	187	33.0
3) A few times	42	7.4
4) Often, but not daily	32	5.6
5) At least daily	1	0.2
Missing	18
TOTAL	567	100.0

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5) Please think back over the past twelve months. In general, about how often over this year did you read the Bible or hear the Bible read (excluding during worship services) on your own? (Q2OWN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	23	4.0
2) Rarely, but no regular pattern	73	12.6
3) At times, but no regular pattern	135	23.3
4) Once a month or less	31	5.3
5) Once every 2-3 weeks	38	6.6
6) Weekly/almost weekly	120	20.7
7) Daily/almost daily	160	27.6
Missing	5
TOTAL	580	100.0

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6) Please think back over the past twelve months. In general, about how often over this year did you read the Bible or hear the Bible read (excluding during worship services) with family or friends? (Q2FAIMLY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	196	34.5
2) Rarely, but no regular pattern	106	18.7
3) At times, but no regular pattern	93	16.4
4) Once a month or less	49	8.6
5) Once every 2-3 weeks	35	6.2
6) Weekly/almost weekly	74	13.0
7) Daily/almost daily	15	2.6
Missing	17
TOTAL	568	100.0

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7) Please think back over the past twelve months. In general, about how often over this year did you read the Bible or hear the Bible read (excluding during worship services) in connection with a group devoted specifically to Bible study? (Q2BSTUDY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	199	35.0
2) Rarely, but no regular pattern	54	9.5
3) At times, but no regular pattern	71	12.5
4) Once a month or less	50	8.8
5) Once every 2-3 weeks	35	6.2
6) Weekly/almost weekly	158	27.8
7) Daily/almost daily	2	0.4
Missing	16
TOTAL	569	100.0

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8) Please think back over the past twelve months. In general, about how often over this year did you read the Bible or hear the Bible read (excluding during worship services) in connection with another church-based class or group (e.g., prayer group, church school class, women's circle, session meeting, etc.)? (Q2GROUP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	121	21.1
2) Rarely, but no regular pattern	48	8.4
3) At times, but no regular pattern	65	11.3
4) Once a month or less	117	20.4
5) Once every 2-3 weeks	66	11.5
6) Weekly/almost weekly	154	26.8
7) Daily/almost daily	3	0.5
Missing	11
TOTAL	574	100.0

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9) Which English translation of the Bible do you personally most prefer? (Q3TRANSP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Revised Standard Version (RSV)	62	10.9
2) New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)	111	19.6
3) King James Version/New King James Version (KJV/NKJV)	73	12.9
4) New International Version (NIV)	175	30.9
5) Today's English Version (Good News Bible)	40	7.1
6) Living Bible	36	6.3
7) American Standard Bible/New American Standard Bible	17	3.0
8) Other (please specify)	22	3.9
9) No preference/don't know	31	5.5
Missing	18
TOTAL	567	100.0

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10) Which English translation of the Bible is used most often in worship in your congregation? (Q3TRANSC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Revised Standard Version (RSV)	139	25.1
2) New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)	180	32.5
3) King James Version/New King James Version (KJV/NKJV)	41	7.4
4) New International Version (NIV)	110	19.9
5) Today's English Version (Good News Bible)	20	3.6
6) Living Bible	3	0.5
7) American Standard Bible/New American Standard Bible	4	0.7
8) Other (please specify)	3	0.5
9) No preference/don't know	53	9.6
Missing	32
TOTAL	553	100.0

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11) Other translations of the Bible specified (OTHRTRNS)

	TOTAL	%
10) Other English translations (specified): Amplified Bible	1	4.8
14) Other English translations (specified): The Message, Eugene Peterson's translation	12	57.1
15) Other English translations (specified): New Century Version	1	4.8
16) Other English translations (specified): New English Bible NEB)/New English Version (NEV)/Revised English Bible (REB)/Revised English Version (REV)	5	23.8
17) Other English translations (specified): New Jerusalem Bible	2	9.5
Missing	564
TOTAL	21	100.0

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12) At any time over the past year have you engaged in individual reading or study of the Bible, that is, have you undertaken Bible study or reading on your own? (Q4INDIV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	384	66.9
2) No [Skip to Q10GRAND]	190	33.1
Missing	11
TOTAL	574	100.0

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13) When you engaged in individual Bible reading or study over the past year, did you use any of the following methods or formats to guide your reading? Reading a particular book of the Bible from beginning to end. (Q5BOOK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	195	56.5
2) No	150	43.5
Missing	240
TOTAL	345	100.0

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14) When you engaged in individual Bible reading or study over the past year, did you use any of the following methods or formats to guide your reading? Reading selections from the lectionary. (Q5LECT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	142	43.6
2) No	184	56.4
Missing	259
TOTAL	326	100.0

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15) When you engaged in individual Bible reading or study over the past year, did you use any of the following methods or formats to guide your reading? Reading selections from Daily Prayer or The Mission Yearbook of Prayer and Study. (Q5PRAYER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	83	25.6
2) No	241	74.4
Missing	261
TOTAL	324	100.0

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16) When you engaged in individual Bible reading or study over the past year, did you use any of the following methods or formats to guide your reading? Reading selections from a devotional magazine like Upper Room or These Days. (Q5DEVOT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	199	57.7
2) No	146	42.3
Missing	240
TOTAL	345	100.0

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17) When you engaged in individual Bible reading or study over the past year, did you use any of the following methods or formats to guide your reading? Reading passages at random. (Q5RANDOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	260	76.0
2) No	82	24.0
Missing	243
TOTAL	342	100.0

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18) When you engaged in individual Bible reading or study over the past year, did you use any of the following methods or formats to guide your reading? Listening to radio programs or audio recordings, or watching television programs or video tapes/DVDs, on which the Bible is read. (Q5LISTEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	137	41.9
2) No	190	58.1
Missing	258
TOTAL	327	100.0

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19) During the past year, how often did your individual Bible reading or study take place in each of the following settings? At home. (Q6HOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	239	61.9
2) Often	65	16.8
3) Sometimes	64	16.6
4) Rarely	15	3.9
5) Never	3	0.8
Missing	199
TOTAL	386	100.0

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20) During the past year, how often did your individual Bible reading or study take place in each of the following settings? At my office/place of work. (Q6WORK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	12	3.6
2) Often	21	6.2
3) Sometimes	44	13.1
4) Rarely	43	12.8
5) Never	217	64.4
Missing	248
TOTAL	337	100.0

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21) During the past year, how often did your individual Bible reading or study take place in each of the following settings? In a car or public transportation. (Q6CAR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	11	3.1
2) Often	18	5.1
3) Sometimes	47	13.3
4) Rarely	51	14.4
5) Never	226	64.0
Missing	232
TOTAL	353	100.0

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22) During the past year, how often did your individual Bible reading or study take place in each of the following settings? Other (specify): (Q6OTHER1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	8	4.9
2) Often	12	7.3
3) Sometimes	28	17.1
4) Rarely	13	7.9
5) Never	103	62.8
Missing	421
TOTAL	164	100.0

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23) During the past year, how often did your individual Bible reading or study take place in each of the following settings? Other (specify). (Q6OTHER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Church	15	30.6
2) Bible study; preparation for Bible study; group study; church school; in classes; continuing education [if minister]	6	12.2
3) Retreat; camp; trips with church youth; prayer walks	2	4.1
4) Vacation/hotel	11	22.4
5) Other homes	3	6.1
7) Restaurant; coffee shop	1	2.0
8) Other public sites, (e.g., Wal-Mart; library; rest home; visiting places)	3	6.1
9) While waiting for something or someone; (e.g., at doctor's office)	5	10.2
10) Outdoors	1	2.0
20) All others	2	4.1
Missing	536
TOTAL	49	100.0

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24) Continue to recall your individual Bible reading or study over the past year. To what extent was that reading and study part of your preparation for a sermon? (Q7SERMON)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	6	1.8
2) Often	6	1.8
3) Sometimes	14	4.2
4) Rarely	33	9.9
5) Never	276	82.4
Missing	250
TOTAL	335	100.0

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25) Continue to recall your individual Bible reading or study over the past year. To what extent was that reading and study part of your preparation for teaching or leading a Bible study group? (Q7TEACH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	34	9.4
2) Often	59	16.3
3) Sometimes	74	20.4
4) Rarely	48	13.3
5) Never	147	40.6
Missing	223
TOTAL	362	100.0

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26) Continue to recall your individual Bible reading or study over the past year. To what extent was that reading and study part of your preparation for attending a Bible study group? (Q7BSTUDY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	42	11.5
2) Often	87	23.8
3) Sometimes	104	28.5
4) Rarely	40	11.0
5) Never	92	25.2
Missing	220
TOTAL	365	100.0

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27) Continue to recall your individual Bible reading or study over the past year. To what extent was that reading and study part of your own individual needs or wants? (Q7NEEDS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	173	45.1
2) Often	112	29.2
3) Sometimes	78	20.3
4) Rarely	14	3.6
5) Never	7	1.8
Missing	201
TOTAL	384	100.0

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28) Continue to recall your individual Bible reading or study over the past year. To what extent was that reading and study part of job- or academic-related assignments or work? (Q7WORK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	4	1.2
2) Often	10	2.9
3) Sometimes	12	3.5
4) Rarely	25	7.4
5) Never	289	85.0
Missing	245
TOTAL	340	100.0

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29) When you have engaged in individual Bible reading or study over the past year, how long did you typically spend at each reading or study session? (Q8TIME)

	TOTAL	%
0)	1	0.3
1)	1	0.3
3)	2	0.5
5)	6	1.6
7)	2	0.5
8)	2	0.5
10)	28	7.3
12)	3	0.8
13)	1	0.3
15)	69	17.9
17)	1	0.3
18)	7	1.8
20)	59	15.3
22)	4	1.0
23)	5	1.3
24)	1	0.3
25)	13	3.4
28)	1	0.3
30)	104	26.9
33)	1	0.3
35)	2	0.5
37)	7	1.8
38)	1	0.3
45)	21	5.4
52)	1	0.3
53)	1	0.3
55)	1	0.3
60)	31	8.0
67)	1	0.3
68)	1	0.3
75)	2	0.5
90)	5	1.3
3120)	1	0.3
Missing	199
TOTAL	386	100.0

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30) Which response below do you think comes closest to describing the content of your individual Bible reading and study over the past year? (Q9CONT)

	TOTAL	%
1) I have read entirely from the Old Testament	2	0.5
2) I have read mostly from the Old Testament	14	3.6
3) I have read about equally from both the Old and New Testaments	246	63.6
4) I have read mostly from the New Testament	119	30.7
5) I have read entirely from the New Testament	6	1.6
Missing	198
TOTAL	387	100.0

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31) Do you have any children or grandchildren ages 18 or younger? (Q10GRAND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	350	61.5
2) No	219	38.5
Missing	16
TOTAL	569	100.0

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32) If you have any children or grandchildren ages 18 or younger, in the last year, have you read Bible passages or stories at home to a child or grandchild? (Q10READ)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, often	20	5.4
2) Yes, occasionally	94	25.5
3) Yes, rarely	85	23.1
4) No, never	125	34.0
5) Not applicable	44	12.0
Missing	217
TOTAL	368	100.0

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33) In the last year, have you engaged in any form of regular Bible reading or study as part of a Bible study group, that is, a small group devoted specifically to study of the Bible? (Q11GROUP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	286	49.3
2) No [Skip to Q13BIBLE]	294	50.7
Missing	5
TOTAL	580	100.0

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34) If, in the last year, you have engaged in any form of regular Bible reading or study as part of a Bible study group, that is, a small group devoted specifically to study of the Bible, did your Bible study group use any of the following methods or formats as a guide to its reading? Reading a particular book of the Bible from beginning to end. (Q12BOOK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	160	62.3
2) No	97	37.7
Missing	328
TOTAL	257	100.0

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35) If, in the last year, you have engaged in any form of regular Bible reading or study as part of a Bible study group, that is, a small group devoted specifically to study of the Bible, did your Bible study group use any of the following methods or formats as a guide to its reading? Reading selections from the lectionary. (Q12LECT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	60	25.5
2) No	175	74.5
Missing	350
TOTAL	235	100.0

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36) If, in the last year, you have engaged in any form of regular Bible reading or study as part of a Bible study group, that is, a small group devoted specifically to study of the Bible, did your Bible study group use any of the following methods or formats as a guide to its reading? Reading selections from Daily Prayer or The Mission Yearbook of Prayer and Study. (Q12PRAY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	37	16.0
2) No	194	84.0
Missing	354
TOTAL	231	100.0

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37) If, in the last year, you have engaged in any form of regular Bible reading or study as part of a Bible study group, that is, a small group devoted specifically to study of the Bible, did your Bible study group use any of the following methods or formats as a guide to its reading? Reading selections from a devotional magazine like Upper Room or These Days. (Q12DEVOT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	55	23.1
2) No	183	76.9
Missing	347
TOTAL	238	100.0

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38) If, in the last year, you have engaged in any form of regular Bible reading or study as part of a Bible study group, that is, a small group devoted specifically to study of the Bible, did your Bible study group use any of the following methods or formats as a guide to its reading? Reading passages at random. (Q12RAND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	109	45.0
2) No	133	55.0
Missing	343
TOTAL	242	100.0

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39) If, in the last year, you have engaged in any form of regular Bible reading or study as part of a Bible study group, that is, a small group devoted specifically to study of the Bible, did your Bible study group use any of the following methods or formats as a guide to its reading? Listening to radio programs or audio recordings, or watching television programs or video tapes/DVDs, on which the Bible is read. (Q12LISTN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	65	27.4
2) No	172	72.6
Missing	348
TOTAL	237	100.0

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40) When you have read your Bible over the past year—whether on your own or as part of a study group—which of these resources did you use regularly as part of your Bible reading and study? (If you have not read the Bible in the last year, skip to Q15HIST.) A study Bible (Q13BIBLE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	288	66.8
2) No	143	33.2
Missing	154
TOTAL	431	100.0

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41) When you have read your Bible over the past year—whether on your own or as part of a study group—which of these resources did you use regularly as part of your Bible reading and study? A Bible commentary (Q13COMM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	176	44.1
2) No	223	55.9
Missing	186
TOTAL	399	100.0

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42) When you have read your Bible over the past year—whether on your own or as part of a study group—which of these resources did you use regularly as part of your Bible reading and study? A Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) study curriculum (Q13PCUSA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	111	27.8
2) No	289	72.3
Missing	185
TOTAL	400	100.0

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43) When you have read your Bible over the past year—whether on your own or as part of a study group—which of these resources did you use regularly as part of your Bible reading and study? Kerygma (Q13KERYG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	13	3.5
2) No	356	96.5
Missing	216
TOTAL	369	100.0

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44) When you have read your Bible over the past year—whether on your own or as part of a study group—which of these resources did you use regularly as part of your Bible reading and study? Bethel Bible study (Q13BETH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	9	2.5
2) No	356	97.5
Missing	220
TOTAL	365	100.0

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45) When you have read your Bible over the past year—whether on your own or as part of a study group—which of these resources did you use regularly as part of your Bible reading and study? Disciple Bible study (Q13DISC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	15	4.1
2) No	349	95.9
Missing	221
TOTAL	364	100.0

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46) When you have read your Bible over the past year—whether on your own or as part of a study group—which of these resources did you use regularly as part of your Bible reading and study? A Bible study from the Internet (Q13INTER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	47	12.6
2) No	327	87.4
Missing	211
TOTAL	374	100.0

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47) When you have read your Bible over the past year—whether on your own or as part of a study group—which of these resources did you use regularly as part of your Bible reading and study? Company of Pastors or Order of Elders resources (Q13COMP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	55	14.7
2) No	318	85.3
Missing	212
TOTAL	373	100.0

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48) When you have read your Bible over the past year—whether on your own or as part of a study group—which of these resources did you use regularly as part of your Bible reading and study? Other (please specify) (Q13OTHER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	95	34.3
2) No	182	65.7
Missing	308
TOTAL	277	100.0

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49) When you read the Bible—whether on your own or as part of a group—to what extent do you read it for comfort? (Q14COMF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	80	15.8
2) Often	155	30.6
3) Sometimes	177	35.0
4) Rarely	65	12.8
5) Never	29	5.7
Missing	79
TOTAL	506	100.0

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50) When you read the Bible—whether on your own or as part of a group—to what extent do you read it for entertainment? (Q14ENTER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	6	1.3
2) Often	14	3.0
3) Sometimes	70	15.1
4) Rarely	145	31.3
5) Never	229	49.4
Missing	121
TOTAL	464	100.0

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51) When you read the Bible—whether on your own or as part of a group—to what extent do you read it for guidance? (Q14GUID)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	155	29.8
2) Often	189	36.3
3) Sometimes	141	27.1
4) Rarely	18	3.5
5) Never	18	3.5
Missing	64
TOTAL	521	100.0

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52) When you read the Bible—whether on your own or as part of a group—to what extent do you read it for information? (Q14INFO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	126	24.1
2) Often	209	40.0
3) Sometimes	149	28.5
4) Rarely	28	5.4
5) Never	11	2.1
Missing	62
TOTAL	523	100.0

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53) When you read the Bible—whether on your own or as part of a group—to what extent do you read it for inspiration? (Q14INSP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	188	35.9
2) Often	202	38.6
3) Sometimes	110	21.0
4) Rarely	13	2.5
5) Never	10	1.9
Missing	62
TOTAL	523	100.0

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54) When the Bible was read during the most recent worship service you attended in your congregation, did the reader provide a brief historical or contextual introduction? (Q15HIST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	329	58.9
2) No	200	35.8
3) Don't remember	30	5.4
Missing	26
TOTAL	559	100.0

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55) When the Bible was read during the most recent worship service you attended in your congregation, did the reader provide a brief introduction to the meaning of the text? (Q15MEAN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	328	58.6
2) No	194	34.6
3) Don't remember	38	6.8
Missing	25
TOTAL	560	100.0

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56) When the Bible was read during the most recent worship service you attended in your congregation, did the reader announce the book and chapter of the passage(s)? (Q15ANNOU)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	567	98.8
2) No	5	0.9
3) Don't remember	2	0.3
Missing	11
TOTAL	574	100.0

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57) When the Bible was read during the most recent worship service you attended in your congregation, did the reader invite worshippers to follow along using their own or a pew Bible? (Q15INVIT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	489	85.8
2) No	68	11.9
3) Don't remember	13	2.3
Missing	15
TOTAL	570	100.0

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58) During the most recent worship service you attended in your congregation, was a Psalm read? (Q16READ)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	279	48.4
2) No	238	41.3
3) Don't recall	59	10.2
Missing	9
TOTAL	576	100.0

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59) During the most recent worship service you attended in your congregation, was a Psalm sung? (Q16SUNG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	105	20.1
2) No	335	64.2
3) Don't recall	82	15.7
Missing	63
TOTAL	522	100.0

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60) During the most recent worship service you attended in your congregation, when Bible passages (not including a Psalm) were read out loud, how many passages were read? (Q17PASS)

	TOTAL	%
1) One passage	101	17.5
2) Two passages	304	52.8
3) Three passages	131	22.7
4) Don't remember	40	6.9
Missing	9
TOTAL	576	100.0

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61) Is a lectionary used to choose the scriptures for your congregation's worship? (Q18LECT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, always	161	27.7
2) Yes, often	169	29.0
3) Yes, sometimes	45	7.7
4) Yes, rarely	18	3.1
5) No, never	37	6.4
6) Don't know	152	26.1
Missing	3
TOTAL	582	100.0

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62) How often are the sermons in your congregation based on the lectionary reading for that Sunday? (Q19SUND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	125	22.6
2) Often	205	37.1
3) Sometimes	74	13.4
4) Rarely	26	4.7
5) Never	25	4.5
6) Don't know	97	17.6
Missing	33
TOTAL	552	100.0

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63) How often are the sermons in your congregation based on preaching through a book of the Bible? (Q19BIBLE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	40	7.7
2) Often	117	22.4
3) Sometimes	150	28.7
4) Rarely	103	19.7
5) Never	72	13.8
6) Don't know	40	7.7
Missing	63
TOTAL	522	100.0

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64) How often are the sermons in your congregation based on themes or topical issues (e.g., Ten Commandments, Beatitudes, a contemporary problem, etc.)? (Q19THEME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	25	4.6
2) Often	156	28.9
3) Sometimes	224	41.6
4) Rarely	75	13.9
5) Never	25	4.6
6) Don't know	34	6.3
Missing	46
TOTAL	539	100.0

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65) Do you share a household with one or more family members? (Q20HHOLD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	448	78.0
2) No	126	22.0
Missing	11
TOTAL	574	100.0

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66) If you share a household with one or more family members, do you and other family members typically read the Bible together at meals on a daily basis? (Q20DAILY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	19	4.4
2) No	413	95.6
Missing	153
TOTAL	432	100.0

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67) If you share a household with one or more family members, do you and other family members typically read the Bible together at meals on a occasional basis? (Q20OCCAS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	75	17.2
2) No	362	82.8
Missing	148
TOTAL	437	100.0

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68) If you share a household with one or more family members, do you and other family members typically read the Bible together at Christmas, Easter, or other major Christian celebrations? (Q20HOLID)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	190	43.3
2) No	249	56.7
Missing	146
TOTAL	439	100.0

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69) If you share a household with one or more family members, do you and other family members typically read the Bible together at birthdays or anniversaries? (Q20BIRTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	25	5.9
2) No	402	94.1
Missing	158
TOTAL	427	100.0

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70) If you share a household with one or more family members, do you and other family members typically read the Bible together at a regular time set aside for Bible reading or study? (Q20REG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	59	13.5
2) No	379	86.5
Missing	147
TOTAL	438	100.0

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71) Identification number (CODE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	585	3751.443	434

72) Response form: (RESPFORM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Paper	494	84.4
2) Web	91	15.6
TOTAL	585	100.0

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73) Sample (SAMPLE)

	TOTAL	%
2) Elders	585	100.0
TOTAL	585	100.0

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74) How many years have you been a member of your current congregation? (YRMEM)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	572	21.901	16

75) How far do you live from your congregation? (MILES)

	TOTAL	%
0) Less than one mile	56	9.7
1) 1	79	13.7
2) 2	93	16.2
3) 3	70	12.2
4) 4	44	7.7
5) 5	62	10.8
6) 6	30	5.2
7) 7	15	2.6
8) 8	22	3.8
9) 9	4	0.7
10) 10	30	5.2
11) 11	4	0.7
12) 12	15	2.6
13) 13	4	0.7
14) 14	4	0.7
15) 15	13	2.3
16) 16	5	0.9
17) 17	2	0.3
18) 18	2	0.3
19) 19	1	0.2
20) 20	4	0.7
21) 21	1	0.2
22) 22	1	0.2
23) 23	1	0.2
25) 25	4	0.7
30) 30	2	0.3
32) 32	2	0.3
35) 35	1	0.2
40) 40	2	0.3
101) 101	1	0.2
400) 400	1	0.2
Missing	10
TOTAL	575	100.0

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76) Check here if you don't know number of members. (DKNUMMEM)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	549	94.7
1) Checked	31	5.3
Missing	5
TOTAL	580	100.0

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77) What is the approximate number of members in your congregation? (NUMMEM)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	550	864.96	2275

78) Have you ever been ordained an elder in the Presbyterian Church? (ORDELDER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	574	99.5
2) No	3	0.5
Missing	8
TOTAL	577	100.0

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79) If you have ever been ordained an elder in the Presbyterian Church, are you serving now on session? (ELDERSER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	538	100.0
Missing	47
TOTAL	538	100.0

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80) Have you ever been ordained a deacon in the Presbyterian Church? (ORDDEACN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	222	39.4
2) No	341	60.6
Missing	22
TOTAL	563	100.0

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81) If you have ever been ordained a deacon in the Presbyterian Church, are you currently serving on the board of deacons? (DECONSER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	6	100.0
Missing	579
TOTAL	6	100.0

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82) Which other positions, if any, do you hold in church? Chair of congregational committee or task force (POSCHAIR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	314	54.1
1) Checked	266	45.9
Missing	5
TOTAL	580	100.0

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83) Which other positions, if any, do you hold in church? Member of congregational committee or task force (POSCONGR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	345	59.5
1) Checked	235	40.5
Missing	5
TOTAL	580	100.0

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84) Which other positions, if any, do you hold in church? Member of presbytery, synod, or General Assembly committee or task force (POSPRESB)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	527	90.9
1) Checked	53	9.1
Missing	5
TOTAL	580	100.0

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85) Which other positions, if any, do you hold in church? Officer of men's, women's, or youth group (OFFICER)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	518	89.3
1) Checked	62	10.7
Missing	5
TOTAL	580	100.0

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86) Which other positions, if any, do you hold in church? Member of men's, women's, or youth group (POSMEMBR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	451	77.8
1) Checked	129	22.2
Missing	5
TOTAL	580	100.0

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87) Which other positions, if any, do you hold in church? Organist or choir director (POSORGAN)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	570	98.3
1) Checked	10	1.7
Missing	5
TOTAL	580	100.0

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88) Which other positions, if any, do you hold in church? Member of choir (POSCHOIR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	441	76.0
1) Checked	139	24.0
Missing	5
TOTAL	580	100.0

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89) Which other positions, if any, do you hold in church? Church School or Sunday School teacher/leader (POSTEACH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	423	72.9
1) Checked	157	27.1
Missing	5
TOTAL	580	100.0

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90) Which other positions, if any, do you hold in church? Other (POSOTHR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	418	72.1
1) Checked	162	27.9
Missing	5
TOTAL	580	100.0

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91) How often do you generally attend Sunday worship at your congregation? (WORSHIP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	1	0.2
4) Several times a year	4	0.7
5) About once a month	8	1.4
6) 2-3 times a month	53	9.1
7) Nearly every week	289	49.8
8) Every week	225	38.8
Missing	5
TOTAL	580	100.0

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92) Which of the following aspects of your congregation do you personally most value? (Check up to three options.) (ASPVALUE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Wider community care or social justice emphasis	109	19.0
2) Reaching those who do not attend church	40	7.0
3) Traditional style of worship or music	207	36.1
4) Contemporary style of worship or music	23	4.0
5) Sharing in the Lord's Supper	65	11.3
6) Social activities or meeting new people	22	3.8
7) Sermons/preaching	81	14.1
8) Bible study or prayer groups, other discussion groups	15	2.6
9) Ministry for children or youth	8	1.4
10) Prayer ministry for one another	1	0.2
11) Practical care for one another in times of need	2	0.3
13) Openness to social diversity	1	0.2
Missing	11
TOTAL	574	100.0

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93) Which of the following aspects of your congregation do you personally most value? (Check up to three options.) (VALUE1)

	TOTAL	%
2) Reaching those who do not attend church	4	0.7
3) Traditional style of worship or music	41	7.3
4) Contemporary style of worship or music	16	2.8
5) Sharing in the Lord's Supper	102	18.1
6) Social activities or meeting new people	47	8.3
7) Sermons/preaching	153	27.2
8) Bible study or prayer groups, other discussion groups	82	14.6
9) Ministry for children or youth	39	6.9
10) Prayer ministry for one another	30	5.3
11) Practical care for one another in times of need	41	7.3
13) Openness to social diversity	4	0.7
14) Your church school or Sunday school class	4	0.7
Missing	22
TOTAL	563	100.0

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94) Which of the following aspects of your congregation do you personally most value? (Check up to three options.) (VALUE2)

	TOTAL	%
3) Traditional style of worship or music	1	0.2
4) Contemporary style of worship or music	3	0.6
5) Sharing in the Lord's Supper	12	2.3
6) Social activities or meeting new people	11	2.1
7) Sermons/preaching	79	15.0
8) Bible study or prayer groups, other discussion groups	56	10.7
9) Ministry for children or youth	46	8.8
10) Prayer ministry for one another	47	9.0
11) Practical care for one another in times of need	119	22.7
12) The congregation's school or pre-school	11	2.1
13) Openness to social diversity	49	9.3
14) Your church school or Sunday school class	91	17.3
Missing	60
TOTAL	525	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) 0 hours	24	4.2
2) 1-2 hours	65	11.3
3) 3-5 hours	147	25.6
4) 6-10 hours	187	32.6
5) 11-20 hours	122	21.3
6) More than 20 hours	29	5.1
Missing	11
TOTAL	574	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) 0 hours	25	4.3
2) 1-2 hours	98	17.0
3) 3-5 hours	197	34.2
4) 6-10 hours	153	26.6
5) 11-20 hours	57	9.9
6) More than 20 hours	46	8.0
Missing	9
TOTAL	576	100.0

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97) How many hours, if any, during the last month have you participated in religious events, programs, or groups sponsored by a church or other religious organizaiton which took place in a home or other facility away from your church? (HRRELG)

	TOTAL	%
1) 0 hours	254	45.0
2) 1-2 hours	150	26.5
3) 3-5 hours	109	19.3
4) 6-10 hours	33	5.8
5) 11-20 hours	16	2.8
6) More than 20 hours	3	0.5
Missing	20
TOTAL	565	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) 0 hours	164	29.2
2) 1-2 hours	149	26.6
3) 3-5 hours	124	22.1
4) 6-10 hours	63	11.2
5) 11-20 hours	33	5.9
6) More than 20 hours	28	5.0
Missing	24
TOTAL	561	100.0

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99) How old were you when you first began attending a Presbyterian church? (AGEPCUSE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	573	19.061	18

100) Including your current congregation, how many congregations have you ever belonged to? (NUMCONG)

	TOTAL	%
0)	17	3.0
1)	72	12.6
2)	164	28.7
3)	108	18.9
4)	84	14.7
5)	46	8.0
6)	26	4.5
7)	18	3.1
8)	13	2.3
9)	10	1.7
10)	7	1.2
11)	2	0.3
12)	3	0.5
15)	1	0.2
18)	1	0.2
Missing	13
TOTAL	572	100.0

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101) Of these, how many are/have been Presbyterian? (NUMPRES)

	TOTAL	%
0)	18	3.4
1)	213	40.3
2)	136	25.7
3)	78	14.7
4)	43	8.1
5)	13	2.5
6)	8	1.5
7)	5	0.9
8)	5	0.9
9)	6	1.1
10)	3	0.6
11)	1	0.2
Missing	56
TOTAL	529	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Baptist	69	12.0
2) Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)	10	1.7
3) Episcopal	18	3.1
4) Lutheran	23	4.0
5) Methodist	69	12.0
6) Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), PCUS, UPCUSA, or UPCNA	268	46.7
7) Other Presbyterian (specify)	5	0.9
8) Reformed	5	0.9
9) Roman Catholic	31	5.4
10) UCC (United Church or Christ/Congregational)	16	2.8
11) Independent or Non-denominational	9	1.6
12) None	19	3.3
13) Other (specify)	32	5.6
Missing	11
TOTAL	574	100.0

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103) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activities? Read the Bible privately (BIBLEPRI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	140	24.7
2) Several times a week	90	15.9
3) Weekly	80	14.1
4) Several times a month	83	14.7
5) Once a month	46	8.1
6) Less than once a month	100	17.7
7) Never	27	4.8
Missing	19
TOTAL	566	100.0

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104) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activities? Read the Bible with family or friends (BIBLEOTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	12	2.3
2) Several times a week	29	5.5
3) Weekly	119	22.5
4) Several times a month	49	9.3
5) Once a month	39	7.4
6) Less than once a month	119	22.5
7) Never	162	30.6
Missing	56
TOTAL	529	100.0

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105) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activities? Attend a Bible study group (BIBLESTY)

	TOTAL	%
2) Several times a week	17	3.2
3) Weekly	157	29.2
4) Several times a month	55	10.2
5) Once a month	56	10.4
6) Less than once a month	99	18.4
7) Never	154	28.6
Missing	47
TOTAL	538	100.0

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106) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activities? Read other devotional materials or religious books (DEVOTMAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	103	18.2
2) Several times a week	81	14.3
3) Weekly	56	9.9
4) Several times a month	114	20.2
5) Once a month	74	13.1
6) Less than once a month	100	17.7
7) Never	37	6.5
Missing	20
TOTAL	565	100.0

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107) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activities? Pray privately (PRAYPRI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	418	73.2
2) Several times a week	83	14.5
3) Weekly	23	4.0
4) Several times a month	26	4.6
5) Once a month	8	1.4
6) Less than once a month	7	1.2
7) Never	6	1.1
Missing	14
TOTAL	571	100.0

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108) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activities? Pray with family or friends (PRAYOTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	103	18.9
2) Several times a week	96	17.6
3) Weekly	131	24.1
4) Several times a month	61	11.2
5) Once a month	31	5.7
6) Less than once a month	57	10.5
7) Never	65	11.9
Missing	41
TOTAL	544	100.0

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109) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activities? Attend a prayer group (PRAYGRP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	2	0.4
2) Several times a week	11	2.2
3) Weekly	78	15.3
4) Several times a month	23	4.5
5) Once a month	28	5.5
6) Less than once a month	98	19.3
7) Never	269	52.8
Missing	76
TOTAL	509	100.0

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110) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activities? Use the Internet, in general (GINTERNT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	322	58.8
2) Several times a week	79	14.4
3) Weekly	29	5.3
4) Several times a month	25	4.6
5) Once a month	4	0.7
6) Less than once a month	17	3.1
7) Never	72	13.1
Missing	37
TOTAL	548	100.0

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111) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activities? Send and receive email (EMAIL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	347	64.1
2) Several times a week	69	12.8
3) Weekly	23	4.3
4) Several times a month	22	4.1
5) Once a month	5	0.9
6) Less than once a month	11	2.0
7) Never	64	11.8
Missing	44
TOTAL	541	100.0

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112) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activities? Use the Internet for religious/spiritual purposes (RINTERNT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	28	5.1
2) Several times a week	52	9.6
3) Weekly	42	7.7
4) Several times a month	83	15.3
5) Once a month	39	7.2
6) Less than once a month	120	22.1
7) Never	180	33.1
Missing	41
TOTAL	544	100.0

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113) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activities? Say grace before meals (SAYGRACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	261	45.9
2) Several times a week	81	14.2
3) Weekly	29	5.1
4) Several times a month	50	8.8
5) Once a month	24	4.2
6) Less than once a month	90	15.8
7) Never	34	6.0
Missing	16
TOTAL	569	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very conservative	40	7.0
2) Conservative	195	34.2
3) Moderate	218	38.2
4) Liberal	90	15.8
5) Very liberal	27	4.7
Missing	15
TOTAL	570	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	400	69.7
2) No	174	30.3
Missing	11
TOTAL	574	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	270	47.6
2) No	297	52.4
Missing	18
TOTAL	567	100.0

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117) If you say you have had a conversion experience -- that is, a turning point in your life when you committed yourself to Christ -- how old were you when this happened? (AGEEXPER)

	TOTAL	%
2) 2	1	0.4
4) 4	1	0.4
5) 5	1	0.4
6) 6	1	0.4
7) 7	4	1.5
8) 8	7	2.7
9) Child	2	0.8
10) 10	16	6.1
11) 11	10	3.8
12) 12	24	9.2
13) 13	19	7.3
14) Teenager	15	5.7
15) 15	13	5.0
16) 16	13	5.0
17) 17	9	3.4
18) 18	6	2.3
19) 19	6	2.3
20) 20	7	2.7
21) 21	7	2.7
22) 22	5	1.9
23) 23	2	0.8
24) 24	2	0.8
25) 25	5	1.9
26) 26	8	3.1
27) 27	1	0.4
28) 28	4	1.5
29) 29	4	1.5
30) 30	5	1.9
31) 31	2	0.8
32) 32	3	1.1
35) 35	7	2.7
36) 36	1	0.4
37) 37	3	1.1
38) 38	5	1.9
39) 39	1	0.4
40) 40	15	5.7
41) 41	1	0.4
42) 42	4	1.5
43) 43	1	0.4
44) 44	2	0.8
45) 45	1	0.4
47) 47	3	1.1
50) 50	9	3.4
51) 51	1	0.4
53) 53	2	0.8
54) 54	2	0.8
Missing	324
TOTAL	261	100.0

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118) In the last year, have you invited someone to attend worship at your congregation? (INVITEW)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	427	75.3
2) No	140	24.7
Missing	18
TOTAL	567	100.0

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119) If you have invited someone to attend worship at your congregation, how many people would you estimate you have invited in the last year? (NUMINVIT)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1	37	9.5
2) 2	86	22.2
3) 3	56	14.4
4) 4	59	15.2
5) 5	48	12.4
6) 6	30	7.7
7) 7	5	1.3
8) 8	5	1.3
9) 9	4	1.0
10) 10	34	8.8
11) 11	1	0.3
12) 12	7	1.8
15) 15	3	0.8
20) 20	6	1.5
25) 25	4	1.0
30) 30	2	0.5
97) A few-several	1	0.3
Missing	197
TOTAL	388	100.0

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120) Which statement comes closest to your view of the Bible? (BIBLE)

	TOTAL	%
1) The Bible is the word of God, to be taken literally word for word.	83	14.6
2) The Bible is the word of God, to be interpreted in the light of its historical and cultural context.	253	44.5
3) The Bible is the word of God, to be interpreted in the light of its historical context and the Church's teachings.	189	33.2
4) The Bible is not the word of God, but contains God's word to us.	38	6.7
5) The Bible is not the word of God but is a valuable book.	2	0.4
7) Don't know	4	0.7
Missing	16
TOTAL	569	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	429	74.5
2) Agree	93	16.1
3) Neutral or not sure	47	8.2
4) Disagree	7	1.2
Missing	9
TOTAL	576	100.0

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122) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. Jesus will return to earth someday. (EARTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	319	55.7
2) Agree	111	19.4
3) Neutral or not sure	116	20.2
4) Disagree	18	3.1
5) Strongly disagree	9	1.6
Missing	12
TOTAL	573	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	48	8.5
2) Agree	106	18.7
3) Neutral or not sure	119	21.0
4) Disagree	196	34.5
5) Strongly disagree	99	17.4
Missing	17
TOTAL	568	100.0

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124) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. All the different religions are equally good ways of helping a person find ultimate truth. (EQUALLY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	23	4.1
2) Agree	97	17.2
3) Neutral or not sure	114	20.2
4) Disagree	178	31.5
5) Strongly disagree	153	27.1
Missing	20
TOTAL	565	100.0

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125) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. The only absolute Truth for humankind is in Jesus Christ. (TRUTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	269	47.0
2) Agree	133	23.3
3) Neutral or not sure	93	16.3
4) Disagree	62	10.8
5) Strongly disagree	15	2.6
Missing	13
TOTAL	572	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	158	27.7
2) Agree	107	18.7
3) Neutral or not sure	124	21.7
4) Disagree	117	20.5
5) Strongly disagree	65	11.4
Missing	14
TOTAL	571	100.0

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127) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. It is important to share my faith with other people. (SHARE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	245	42.5
2) Agree	273	47.4
3) Neutral or not sure	49	8.5
4) Disagree	8	1.4
5) Strongly disagree	1	0.2
Missing	9
TOTAL	576	100.0

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128) Listed below are a number of statements concerning church membership. For each, indicate your level of agreement or disagreement by checking the box in the appropriate column. Being part of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is an important part of my identity as a Christian. (IDPCUSA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	189	32.8
2) Agree	267	46.3
3) Neutral or not sure	64	11.1
4) Disagree	47	8.1
5) Strongly disagree	10	1.7
Missing	8
TOTAL	577	100.0

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129) Listed below are a number of statements concerning church membership. For each, indicate your level of agreement or disagreement by checking the box in the appropriate column. While they may have disagreements from time to time, Christians should remain loyal to one denomination throughout their adult lives. (LOYALDEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	14	2.4
2) Agree	60	10.4
3) Neutral or not sure	183	31.8
4) Disagree	267	46.4
5) Strongly disagree	52	9.0
Missing	9
TOTAL	576	100.0

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130) Listed below are a number of statements concerning church membership. For each, indicate your level of agreement or disagreement by checking the box in the appropriate column. There are several other denominations where I could belong and be just as satisfied. (DENOMSAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	42	7.4
2) Agree	279	48.9
3) Neutral or not sure	133	23.3
4) Disagree	100	17.5
5) Strongly disagree	16	2.8
Missing	15
TOTAL	570	100.0

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131) Listed below are a number of statements concerning church membership. For each, indicate your level of agreement or disagreement by checking the box in the appropriate column. The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has a clearer understanding of the church's mission in the world today than do most other denominations. (MISPCUSA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	26	4.5
2) Agree	124	21.6
3) Neutral or not sure	274	47.8
4) Disagree	129	22.5
5) Strongly disagree	20	3.5
Missing	12
TOTAL	573	100.0

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132) Listed below are a number of statements concerning church membership. For each, indicate your level of agreement or disagreement by checking the box in the appropriate column. I have a sense of excitement about the future of my congregation. (EXCITFUT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	147	25.7
2) Agree	271	47.4
3) Neutral or not sure	85	14.9
4) Disagree	54	9.4
5) Strongly disagree	15	2.6
Missing	13
TOTAL	572	100.0

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133) Listed below are a number of statements concerning church membership. For each, indicate your level of agreement or disagreement by checking the box in the appropriate column. I have a sense of excitement about the future of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). (FUTPCUSA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	44	7.7
2) Agree	207	36.1
3) Neutral or not sure	220	38.3
4) Disagree	86	15.0
5) Strongly disagree	17	3.0
Missing	11
TOTAL	574	100.0

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134) Would you personally like to see the PC(USA) permit sexually active gay and lesbian persons to be ordained to the office of deacon? (GAYDEAC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, definitely	105	18.3
2) Yes, probably	118	20.6
3) Not sure	60	10.5
4) No, probably not	90	15.7
5) No, definitely not	200	34.9
Missing	12
TOTAL	573	100.0

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135) Would you personally like to see the PC(USA) permit sexually active gay and lesbian persons to be ordained to the office of elder? (GAYELDER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, definitely	102	17.8
2) Yes, probably	113	19.7
3) Not sure	57	9.9
4) No, probably not	90	15.7
5) No, definitely not	212	36.9
Missing	11
TOTAL	574	100.0

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136) Would you personally like to see the PC(USA) permit sexually active gay and lesbian persons to be ordained to the office of minister of the Word and Sacrament? (GAYMIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, definitely	78	13.6
2) Yes, probably	74	12.9
3) Not sure	70	12.2
4) No, probably not	79	13.8
5) No, definitely not	273	47.6
Missing	11
TOTAL	574	100.0

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137) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each statement. Gay partners who make a legal commitment to each other should be entitled to the same rights and benefits as couples in traditional marriages. (GPARBEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	99	17.2
2) Agree	135	23.5
3) Neutral or not sure	86	15.0
4) Disagree	92	16.0
5) Strongly disagree	163	28.3
Missing	10
TOTAL	575	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	207	36.0
2) Agree	93	16.2
3) Neutral or not sure	88	15.3
4) Disagree	88	15.3
5) Strongly disagree	99	17.2
Missing	10
TOTAL	575	100.0

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139) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each statement. It should be OK for two people of the same sex to hold a union ceremony in a Presbyterian church. (UNIONCER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	62	10.8
2) Agree	90	15.7
3) Neutral or not sure	85	14.8
4) Disagree	109	19.0
5) Strongly disagree	228	39.7
Missing	11
TOTAL	574	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	186	32.5
2) Agree	120	20.9
3) Neutral or not sure	100	17.5
4) Disagree	97	16.9
5) Strongly disagree	70	12.2
Missing	12
TOTAL	573	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	57	10.3
2) Agree	70	12.6
3) Neutral or not sure	94	17.0
4) Disagree	107	19.3
5) Strongly disagree	226	40.8
Missing	31
TOTAL	554	100.0

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142) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each statement. Decisions on ordination to the ministry of the Word and Sacrament of sexually active gay and lesbian persons should be left for each presbytery to make on a case-by-case basis. (GAYORDIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	35	6.1
2) Agree	80	14.0
3) Neutral or not sure	88	15.4
4) Disagree	120	21.1
5) Strongly disagree	247	43.3
Missing	15
TOTAL	570	100.0

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143) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each statement. Same-sex couples should be allowed to adopt children. (ADPTCHLD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	78	13.6
2) Agree	136	23.7
3) Neutral or not sure	114	19.9
4) Disagree	89	15.5
5) Strongly disagree	157	27.4
Missing	11
TOTAL	574	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	65	11.4
2) Agree	104	18.2
3) Neutral or not sure	79	13.8
4) Disagree	86	15.0
5) Strongly disagree	238	41.6
Missing	13
TOTAL	572	100.0

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145) What is your sex? (SEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Female	315	54.4
2) Male	264	45.6
Missing	6
TOTAL	579	100.0

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146) What is your present age? (AGE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	577	59.841	12

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

	TOTAL	%
1) In open country, but not on a farm	92	16.0
2) On a farm	21	3.6
3) In a small city or town (under 50,000 population)	212	36.8
4) In a medium-size city (50,000-250,000 population)	99	17.2
5) In a suburb near a medium-size city	36	6.3
6) In a large city (over 250,000 population)	45	7.8
7) In a suburb near a large city	71	12.3
Missing	9
TOTAL	576	100.0

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148) Which of the categories below most closely describes the place where your congregation is located? (CONGLOC)

	TOTAL	%
1) In open country, but not on a farm	31	5.5
2) On a farm	6	1.1
3) In a small city or town (under 50,000 population)	268	47.9
4) In a medium-size city (50,000-250,000 population)	112	20.0
5) In a suburb near a medium-size city	31	5.5
6) In a large city (over 250,000 population)	46	8.2
7) In a suburb near a large city	65	11.6
Missing	26
TOTAL	559	100.0

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149) What is your present marital status? (MARITAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	446	79.4
2) Not married	116	20.6
Missing	23
TOTAL	562	100.0

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150) If not currently married; have you ever been married? (MARRY)

	TOTAL	%
1) No, never married	39	30.7
2) Yes, am now widowed	48	37.8
3) Yes, am now divorced	34	26.8
4) Yes, am both widowed and divorced	6	4.7
Missing	458
TOTAL	127	100.0

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151) If currently married: have you had a previous marriage (or marriages)? (PREMARRY)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	328	75.2
2) Yes, was widowed	14	3.2
3) Yes, was divorced	93	21.3
4) Yes, was both widowed and divorced	1	0.2
Missing	149
TOTAL	436	100.0

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152) Please indicate the faith or denomination in which your husband or wife was raised (if more than one, select the one in which she or he was most involved). (SFAITH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Baptist	52	11.8
2) Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)	13	2.9
3) Episcopal	9	2.0
4) Lutheran	29	6.6
5) Methodist	67	15.2
6) Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), PCUS, UPCUSA, or UPCNA	138	31.2
7) Other Presbyterian	1	0.2
8) Reformed	6	1.4
9) Roman Catholic	63	14.3
10) UCC (United Church of Christ/Congregational)	20	4.5
11) Independent or non-denominational	3	0.7
12) None	11	2.5
13) Other (specify)	30	6.8
Missing	143
TOTAL	442	100.0

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153) Please indicate the faith or denomination in which your husband or wife is currently affiliated. (SFAITH2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Baptist	2	0.5
3) Episcopal	2	0.5
4) Lutheran	1	0.2
5) Methodist	4	1.0
6) Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), PCUS, UPCUSA, or UPCNA	365	86.7
9) Roman Catholic	15	3.6
10) UCC (United Church of Christ/Congregational)	1	0.2
12) Other (specify)	19	4.5
13) None	12	2.9
Missing	164
TOTAL	421	100.0

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154) How often does your husband or wife attend Sunday worship at your congregation? (SWORSHP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	14	3.2
2) Less than once a year	8	1.8
3) About once or twice a year	23	5.2
4) Several times a year	28	6.3
5) About once a month	22	5.0
6) 2-3 times a month	43	9.7
7) Nearly every week	174	39.4
8) Every week	130	29.4
Missing	143
TOTAL	442	100.0

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155) How often does your husband or wife attend Sunday worship at another congregation? (SWORSHP2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	77	39.3
2) Less than once a year	20	10.2
3) About once or twice a year	39	19.9
4) Several times a year	26	13.3
5) About once a month	6	3.1
6) 2-3 times a month	9	4.6
7) Nearly every week	10	5.1
8) Every week	9	4.6
Missing	389
TOTAL	196	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	80	14.1
1) 1	63	11.1
2) 2	246	43.4
3) 3	118	20.8
4) 4	43	7.6
5) 5	8	1.4
6) 6	4	0.7
7) 7	1	0.2
8) 8	2	0.4
9) 9	2	0.4
Missing	18
TOTAL	567	100.0

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157) Please indicate your employment status. Employed full-time (FULL)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	345	59.5
1) Checked	235	40.5
Missing	5
TOTAL	580	100.0

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158) Please indicate your employment status. Employed part-time (PART)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	522	90.2
1) Checked	57	9.8
Missing	6
TOTAL	579	100.0

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159) Please indicate your employment status. Self-employed (SELF)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	523	90.2
1) Checked	57	9.8
Missing	5
TOTAL	580	100.0

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160) Please indicate your employment status. Unemployed (UNEMPLOY)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	571	98.4
1) Checked	9	1.6
Missing	5
TOTAL	580	100.0

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161) Please indicate your employment status. Retired (RETIRED)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	354	61.0
1) Checked	226	39.0
Missing	5
TOTAL	580	100.0

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162) Please indicate your employment status. Full-time homemaker (HOMEMAK)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	553	95.3
1) Checked	27	4.7
Missing	5
TOTAL	580	100.0

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163) Please indicate your employment status. Student (STUDENT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	573	98.8
1) Checked	7	1.2
Missing	5
TOTAL	580	100.0

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164) Please indicate your employment status. Other (specify) (EMPL_OTH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	573	98.8
1) Checked	7	1.2
Missing	5
TOTAL	580	100.0

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165) Please indicate your spouse's employment status. Employed full-time (SFULL)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	414	71.4
1) Checked	166	28.6
Missing	5
TOTAL	580	100.0

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166) Please indicate your spouse's employment status. Employed part-time (SPART)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	527	90.9
1) Checked	53	9.1
Missing	5
TOTAL	580	100.0

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167) Please indicate your spouse's employment status. Self-employed (SSELF)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	539	92.9
1) Checked	41	7.1
Missing	5
TOTAL	580	100.0

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168) Please indicate your spouse's employment status. Unemployed (SUNEMPLY)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	575	99.1
1) Checked	5	0.9
Missing	5
TOTAL	580	100.0

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169) Please indicate your spouse's employment status. Retired (SRETIRED)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	413	71.2
1) Checked	167	28.8
Missing	5
TOTAL	580	100.0

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170) Please indicate your spouse's employment status. Full-time homemaker (SHOMEMAK)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	534	92.1
1) Checked	46	7.9
Missing	5
TOTAL	580	100.0

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171) Please indicate your spouse's employment status. Student (SSTUDENT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	579	99.8
1) Checked	1	0.2
Missing	5
TOTAL	580	100.0

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172) Please indicate your spouse's employment status. Other (specify) (SOTHER)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	576	99.3
1) Checked	4	0.7
Missing	5
TOTAL	580	100.0

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173) If you are employed full-time, part-time, or self-employed, please indicate the average hours worked per week over the last year. (HRWK)

	TOTAL	%
0)	25	6.6
2)	1	0.3
3)	3	0.8
5)	1	0.3
6)	1	0.3
7)	1	0.3
8)	3	0.8
10)	4	1.1
12)	2	0.5
15)	5	1.3
16)	1	0.3
17)	2	0.5
18)	2	0.5
20)	12	3.2
21)	1	0.3
24)	5	1.3
25)	7	1.9
27)	1	0.3
28)	2	0.5
30)	17	4.5
32)	10	2.7
34)	3	0.8
35)	9	2.4
37)	1	0.3
38)	3	0.8
40)	111	29.5
42)	6	1.6
43)	1	0.3
44)	4	1.1
45)	40	10.6
46)	1	0.3
47)	2	0.5
48)	4	1.1
50)	54	14.4
54)	2	0.5
55)	13	3.5
58)	1	0.3
60)	9	2.4
65)	3	0.8
68)	1	0.3
70)	1	0.3
99)	1	0.3
Missing	209
TOTAL	376	100.0

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174) If your husband or wife is employed full-time, part-time, or self-employed, please indicate the average hours worked per week over the last year. (SHRWK)

	TOTAL	%
0)	31	10.5
2)	2	0.7
3)	1	0.3
4)	2	0.7
5)	2	0.7
6)	1	0.3
10)	4	1.4
11)	1	0.3
12)	4	1.4
15)	4	1.4
18)	1	0.3
20)	14	4.8
21)	1	0.3
22)	1	0.3
23)	2	0.7
24)	1	0.3
25)	3	1.0
26)	2	0.7
27)	1	0.3
28)	1	0.3
30)	14	4.8
32)	6	2.0
35)	5	1.7
36)	3	1.0
37)	1	0.3
38)	1	0.3
40)	90	30.6
42)	2	0.7
44)	1	0.3
45)	23	7.8
47)	1	0.3
48)	2	0.7
50)	31	10.5
53)	2	0.7
55)	4	1.4
58)	1	0.3
60)	19	6.5
65)	4	1.4
70)	1	0.3
80)	2	0.7
99)	2	0.7
Missing	291
TOTAL	294	100.0

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175) What is the highest level of education completed by you? (EDUC)

	TOTAL	%
2) Some high school	3	0.5
3) High school diploma	54	9.3
4) Some college, but no degree	88	15.2
5) Associate's degree	40	6.9
6) Bachelor's degree	121	20.9
7) Some graduate work	81	14.0
8) Graduate degree	193	33.3
Missing	5
TOTAL	580	100.0

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176) What is the highest level of education completed by your spouse? (SEDUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) 8th grade or less	1	0.2
2) Some high school	11	2.4
3) High school diploma	66	14.4
4) Some college, but no degree	76	16.6
5) Associate's degree	40	8.7
6) Bachelor's degree	120	26.1
7) Some graduate work	42	9.2
8) Graduate degree	103	22.4
Missing	126
TOTAL	459	100.0

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177) How many persons, including yourself, live in your household? (Do not count students who live elsewhere while they attend college or university.) (PERSONS)

	TOTAL	%
1) I live alone	97	16.8
2) Two of us	329	56.8
3) Three of us	76	13.1
4) Four of us	57	9.8
5) Five of us	14	2.4
6) Six of us	5	0.9
7) Seven or more of us	1	0.2
Missing	6
TOTAL	579	100.0

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178) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are aged under 6 years? (AGE6)

	TOTAL	%
0) None/blank	173	84.8
1) One	18	8.8
2) Two	13	6.4
Missing	381
TOTAL	204	100.0

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179) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are aged 6–12 years? (AGE12)

	TOTAL	%
0) None/blank	169	74.8
1) One	43	19.0
2) Two	13	5.8
3) Three	1	0.4
Missing	359
TOTAL	226	100.0

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180) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are aged 13–17 years? (AGE17)

	TOTAL	%
0) None/blank	170	72.3
1) One	50	21.3
2) Two	13	5.5
3) Three	2	0.9
Missing	350
TOTAL	235	100.0

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181) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are aged 18–24 years? (AGE24)

	TOTAL	%
0) None/blank	173	83.2
1) One	29	13.9
2) Two	6	2.9
Missing	377
TOTAL	208	100.0

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182) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are aged 25 years and over? (AGE25)

	TOTAL	%
0) None/blank	1	0.2
1) One	100	17.5
2) Two	440	77.1
3) Three	26	4.6
4) Four	4	0.7
Missing	14
TOTAL	571	100.0

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183) From the list below, select the choice which best describes all of the people in the household in which you live. (PEOPLE)

	TOTAL	%
1) A single adult, living alone	90	15.8
2) A single parent, living with one or more children	14	2.5
3) A married couple, no children in household	303	53.2
4) A married couple, living with one or more children	134	23.5
5) Some other arrangement (please describe your household here)	29	5.1
Missing	15
TOTAL	570	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Democrat	182	31.9
2) Independent	104	18.2
3) Republican	273	47.9
4) Other (specify)	11	1.9
Missing	15
TOTAL	570	100.0

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185) What is your race or origin? White or Caucasian (RACE)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	26	4.5
1) Checked	554	95.5
Missing	5
TOTAL	580	100.0

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186) What is your race or origin? Black or African American (RACE2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	566	97.6
1) Checked	14	2.4
Missing	5
TOTAL	580	100.0

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187) What is your race or origin? Indian (American) or Alaska native (RACE3)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	576	99.3
1) Checked	4	0.7
Missing	5
TOTAL	580	100.0

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188) What is your race or origin? Asian or Pacific Islander (RACE4)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	578	99.7
1) Checked	2	0.3
Missing	5
TOTAL	580	100.0

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189) What is your race or origin? Hispanic, Latino/a, or Spanish origin (RACE5)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	578	99.7
1) Checked	2	0.3
Missing	5
TOTAL	580	100.0

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190) What is your race or origin? Some other race (specify) (RACE6)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	577	99.5
1) Checked	3	0.5
Missing	5
TOTAL	580	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	490	85.2
2) No	79	13.7
3) Don't know	5	0.9
4) Congregation does not use pledge cards [vol.]	1	0.2
Missing	10
TOTAL	575	100.0

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192) Which of these categories best describes your total family income from all sources, before taxes, during 2004? (If you live alone, or with non-relatives, answer in terms of your own personal income.) (INCOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than $10,000	3	0.6
2) $10,000-$14,999	7	1.3
3) $15,000-$19,999	5	0.9
4) $20,000-$29,999	36	6.7
5) $30,000-$39,999	50	9.3
6) $40,000-$49,999	48	8.9
7) $50,000-$59,999	56	10.4
8) $60,000-$69,999	55	10.2
9) $70,000-$79,999	40	7.4
10) $80,000-$89,999	42	7.8
11) $90,000-$99,999	36	6.7
12) $100,000-$124,999	71	13.1
13) $125,000-$149,999	30	5.6
14) $150,000-$199,999	29	5.4
15) $200,000-$249,999	17	3.1
16) $250,000 or more	15	2.8
Missing	45
TOTAL	540	100.0

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193) During the calendar year 2004, did you or other family members in your household contribute any money to each of the following? To your congregation, in regular giving (not including special offerings or contributions to a capital campaign). (GIVING)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	563	99.1
2) No	5	0.9
Missing	17
TOTAL	568	100.0

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194) Write your best estimate of the amount given. (AMTGIVE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	513	3750.135	4207

195) During the calendar year 2004, did you or other family members in your household contribute any money to each of the following? To your congregation, in giving to a special capital campaign, for example for a new or remodeled building, or for a new program for the church. (CAPCAMP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	297	54.7
2) No	246	45.3
Missing	42
TOTAL	543	100.0

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196) Write your best estimate of the amount given. (AMTCAP)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	257	6619.089	65065

197) During the calendar year 2004, did you or other family members in your household contribute any money to each of the following? To your congregation, in response to a special appeal for a ministry supported by the congregation, presbytery, or Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), including the denomination-wide special offerings -- One Great Hour of Sharing, Pentecost, Peacemaking, and Christmas Joy. (SPECAPP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	499	89.1
2) No	61	10.9
Missing	25
TOTAL	560	100.0

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198) Write your best estimate of the amount given. (AMTSPEC)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	452	2495.907	47027

199) During the calendar year 2004, did you or other family members in your household contribute any money to each of the following? To the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) directly, for any of its programs, such as Disaster Assistance, the Hunger Program, missions or missionaries, etc. (PCUSADIR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	332	60.7
2) No	215	39.3
Missing	38
TOTAL	547	100.0

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200) Write your best estimate of the amount given. (AMTPCUSA)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	21	7.4
3) 3	1	0.4
10) 10	9	3.2
15) 15	4	1.4
20) 20	15	5.3
25) 25	15	5.3
30) 30	6	2.1
35) 35	1	0.4
40) 40	5	1.8
45) 45	1	0.4
50) 50	42	14.7
70) 70	1	0.4
74) 74	1	0.4
75) 75	2	0.7
100) 100	71	24.9
110) 110	1	0.4
120) 120	1	0.4
140) 140	1	0.4
150) 150	10	3.5
200) 200	36	12.6
250) 250	6	2.1
300) 300	9	3.2
350) 350	1	0.4
370) 370	1	0.4
400) 400	5	1.8
450) 450	1	0.4
500) 500	8	2.8
600) 600	1	0.4
800) 800	1	0.4
990) 990	1	0.4
1000) 1000	2	0.7
2000) 2000	2	0.7
5000) 5000	1	0.4
999999) Don't know	2	0.7
Missing	300
TOTAL	285	100.0

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201) During the calendar year 2004, did you or other family members in your household contribute any money to each of the following? To all religious groups or religious causes outside the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)? (OUTPCUSA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	298	54.4
2) No	250	45.6
Missing	37
TOTAL	548	100.0

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202) Write your best estimate of the amount given. (ALLCAUSE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	260	1335.127	9977

203) During the calendar year 2004, did you or other family members in your household contribute any money to each of the following? To non-religious charities, community organizations, or social causes? (NONRELIG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	513	92.4
2) No	42	7.6
Missing	30
TOTAL	555	100.0

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204) Write your best estimate of the amount given. (AMTNOREL)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	464	1927.506	7720

205) State (STATE)

206) Region of residents (REGION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Northeast	130	22.4
2) Midwest	139	24.0
3) South	213	36.7
4) West	98	16.9
Missing	5
TOTAL	580	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Under 40	30	5.2
2) 40-49	82	14.2
3) 50-64	244	42.3
4) 65+	221	38.3
Missing	8
TOTAL	577	100.0

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208) I-INCOME: Which of these categories best describes your total family income from all sources, before taxes, during 2004? (If you live alone, or with non-relatives, answer in terms of your own personal income.) (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-INCOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than $20,000	15	2.8
2) $20K-49,999	134	24.8
3) $50K-$99,999	229	42.4
4) $100K+	162	30.0
Missing	45
TOTAL	540	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Democrat	182	31.9
2) Independent	104	18.2
3) Republican	273	47.9
4) Other (specify)	11	1.9
Missing	15
TOTAL	570	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Female	315	54.4
2) Male	264	45.6
Missing	6
TOTAL	579	100.0

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211) I-EDUC: What is the highest level of education completed by you? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-EDUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than High School	3	0.5
2) High school diploma	54	9.3
3) Some college, but no degree	88	15.2
4) College Degree	242	41.7
5) Advanced Degree	193	33.3
Missing	5
TOTAL	580	100.0

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