Tithing, Congregational Attitude - Measurement Concept

Does the congregation require, encourage, speak about tithing?
22 Questions match selected parameters.

Survey Questions

GIVING98 from National Congregations Study, Panel Dataset (1998 and 2006-2007)
(giving_98) Does your congregation have any special rules or norms regarding how much money people give to the congregation? PROHIB7 from U.S. Congregational Life Survey, 2001, Random Profile
Does your congregation or denomination have any special rules or prohibitions regarding the following? How much money people give to the congregation. ACTVSTWD from Economic Values Survey, 1992
What activities on this card have you done within the past year? -- heard a sermon on stewardship DEFSTEWD from Economic Values Survey, 1992
Which one of these would be the best definition of stewardship: giving a certain percentage of your money to the church, using your individual talents in a responsible way, taking good care of our planet, or remembering that God made everything? STWDMEAN from Economic Values Survey, 1992
Is the idea of stewardship very meaningful to you, fairly meaningful to you, not very meaningful to you, or not at all meaningful to you? APPEALS from Faith Communities Today (FACT) 2000, Combined File
During the past 12 months, what methods did your congregation use to encourage financial giving among members? Appeals or testimonies from lay participants during worship services BAKESALE from Faith Communities Today (FACT) 2000, Combined File
During the past 12 months, what methods did your congregation use to encourage financial giving among members? Special fund-raisers (fairs, bingo, bake sales, etc.) CANVASS from Faith Communities Today (FACT) 2000, Combined File
During the past 12 months, what methods did your congregation use to encourage financial giving among members? Canvassing members by phone or in person (e.g., member visitation) MEMBDUES from Faith Communities Today (FACT) 2000, Combined File
During the past 12 months, what methods did your congregation use to encourage financial giving among members? Member dues NEEDBEG from Faith Communities Today (FACT) 2000, Combined File
During the past 12 months, what methods did your congregation use to encourage financial giving among members? Appeals based on specific, concrete and special needs PLEDGES from Faith Communities Today (FACT) 2000, Combined File
During the past 12 months, what methods did your congregation use to encourage financial giving among members? Pledge or commitment cards PROMO from Faith Communities Today (FACT) 2000, Combined File
During the past 12 months, what methods did your congregation use to encourage financial giving among members? Distribution of promotional material such as [denomination specific reference (e.g., bulletin insert)] PROPGIVE from Faith Communities Today (FACT) 2000, Combined File
During the past 12 months, what methods did your congregation use to encourage financial giving among members? Teaching that giving a proportion of one's income, not tithing per se, is sufficient STEWSERM from Faith Communities Today (FACT) 2000, Combined File
During the past 12 months, what methods did your congregation use to encourage financial giving among members? Sermons on stewardship [or, religious appeals] TITHING from Faith Communities Today (FACT) 2000, Combined File
During the past 12 months, what methods did your congregation use to encourage financial giving among members? Teaching that a 10% tithe belongs to God, is due God and should be given to God STEWEMP1 from Indiana Mainline Churches, 1986
Think about the emphasis on stewardship and giving in your congregation, indicating the emphasis on particular forms of stewardship. -- Overall stewardship and giving emphasis STEWEMP2 from Indiana Mainline Churches, 1986
Think about the emphasis on stewardship and giving in your congregation, indicating the emphasis on particular forms of stewardship. -- Emphasis on pledging STEWEMP3 from Indiana Mainline Churches, 1986
Think about the emphasis on stewardship and giving in your congregation, indicating the emphasis on particular forms of stewardship. -- Emphasis on member canvass or visitation STEWEMP4 from Indiana Mainline Churches, 1986
Think about the emphasis on stewardship and giving in your congregation, indicating the emphasis on particular forms of stewardship. -- Emphasis on tithing or proportionate giving STEWEMP5 from Indiana Mainline Churches, 1986
Think about the emphasis on stewardship and giving in your congregation, indicating the emphasis on particular forms of stewardship. -- Emphasis on stewardship education program STEWEMP6 from Indiana Mainline Churches, 1986
Think about the emphasis on stewardship and giving in your congregation, indicating the emphasis on particular forms of stewardship. -- Emphasis by pastor (preaching and other direct emphasis) STEWEMP7 from Indiana Mainline Churches, 1986
Think about the emphasis on stewardship and giving in your congregation, indicating the emphasis on particular forms of stewardship. -- Overall stewardship and giving emphasis 10 years ago