Effective Christian Education, A National Study of Protestant Congregations, 1991 - Teachers Component - Codebook

All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).

1) Type of Respondent (WHO)

	TOTAL	%
2) Teacher	3466	100.0
Total	3466	100.0

2) Denomination (DENOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Disciples of Christ	583	16.8
2) Evangelical Lutheran Church in America	752	21.7
3) Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)	610	17.6
4) Southern Baptist Convention	420	12.1
5) United Church of Christ	582	16.8
6) United Methodist Church	519	15.0
Total	3466	100.0

3) Congregation ID (CID)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	3466	3,408.16	1,701.74

4) Respondent ID (SERID)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	3466	5,545.27	3,188.69

5) How much emphasis do you think your church puts on the following - Involving members in helping people in your town or city. (EMPHELP)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	86	2.5
2) Small emphasis	663	19.3
3) Some emphasis	1522	44.2
4) Strong emphasis	900	26.2
5) Very strong emphasis	269	7.8
Missing	26
Total	3440	100.0

6) How much emphasis do you think your church puts on the following - Supporting missionary work. (EMPMISSN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	97	2.8
2) Small emphasis	555	16.2
3) Some emphasis	1294	37.7
4) Strong emphasis	1088	31.7
5) Very strong emphasis	402	11.7
Missing	30
Total	3436	100.0

7) How much emphasis do you think your church puts on the following - Teaching the Bible. (EMPBIBLE)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	30	0.9
2) Small emphasis	290	8.5
3) Some emphasis	967	28.3
4) Strong emphasis	1304	38.1
5) Very strong emphasis	832	24.3
Missing	43
Total	3423	100.0

8) How much emphasis do you think your church puts on the following - Supporting members in times of personal crisis. (EMPMBRS)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	39	1.1
2) Small emphasis	168	4.9
3) Some emphasis	615	17.9
4) Strong emphasis	1366	39.7
5) Very strong emphasis	1252	36.4
Missing	26
Total	3440	100.0

9) How much emphasis do you think your church puts on the following - Speaking out against the sin and evil in the world. (EMPNOSIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	196	5.7
2) Small emphasis	824	24.0
3) Some emphasis	1380	40.2
4) Strong emphasis	726	21.2
5) Very strong emphasis	306	8.9
Missing	34
Total	3432	100.0

10) How much emphasis do you think your church puts on the following - Providing members with love, support, and friendship. (EMPPROV)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	38	1.1
2) Small emphasis	161	4.7
3) Some emphasis	737	21.4
4) Strong emphasis	1407	40.9
5) Very strong emphasis	1097	31.9
Missing	26
Total	3440	100.0

11) How much emphasis do you think your church puts on the following - Reaching out to the poor and hungry. (EMPREACH)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	46	1.3
2) Small emphasis	467	13.6
3) Some emphasis	1328	38.7
4) Strong emphasis	1190	34.7
5) Very strong emphasis	399	11.6
Missing	36
Total	3430	100.0

12) How much emphasis do you think your church puts on the following - Encouraging personal commitment to Jesus. (EMPJESUS)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	80	2.3
2) Small emphasis	521	15.2
3) Some emphasis	1146	33.5
4) Strong emphasis	1118	32.6
5) Very strong emphasis	560	16.4
Missing	41
Total	3425	100.0

13) How much emphasis do you think your church puts on the following - Bringing the Gospel to people outside the church. (EMPGOSPL)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	295	8.6
2) Small emphasis	1188	34.7
3) Some emphasis	1278	37.3
4) Strong emphasis	530	15.5
5) Very strong emphasis	131	3.8
Missing	44
Total	3422	100.0

14) How much emphasis do you think your church puts on the following - Providing meaningful and uplifting worship experiences. (EMPWRSHP)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	53	1.5
2) Small emphasis	268	7.8
3) Some emphasis	890	25.9
4) Strong emphasis	1446	42.1
5) Very strong emphasis	775	22.6
Missing	34
Total	3432	100.0

15) How much emphasis do you think your church puts on the following - Music. (EMPMUSIC)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	70	2.1
2) Small emphasis	246	7.2
3) Some emphasis	858	25.3
4) Strong emphasis	1339	39.4
5) Very strong emphasis	883	26.0
Missing	70
Total	3396	100.0

16) How much emphasis do you think your church puts on the following - Providing members a comforting refuge from all the pain and suffering in the world. (EMPSAFE)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	239	7.0
2) Small emphasis	776	22.7
3) Some emphasis	1492	43.6
4) Strong emphasis	738	21.6
5) Very strong emphasis	176	5.1
Missing	45
Total	3421	100.0

17) How much emphasis do you think your church puts on the following - Giving members answers to moral questions. (EMPMORAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	176	5.2
2) Small emphasis	798	23.4
3) Some emphasis	1523	44.7
4) Strong emphasis	736	21.6
5) Very strong emphasis	173	5.1
Missing	60
Total	3406	100.0

18) How much emphasis do you think your church puts on the following - Helping members find meaning and purpose in their lives. (EMPPRPS)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	106	3.1
2) Small emphasis	630	18.4
3) Some emphasis	1462	42.6
4) Strong emphasis	981	28.6
5) Very strong emphasis	252	7.3
Missing	35
Total	3431	100.0

19) How much emphasis do you think your church puts on the following - Giving members the strength and courage to face the stress of everyday life. (EMPSTRN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	76	2.2
2) Small emphasis	467	13.6
3) Some emphasis	1501	43.7
4) Strong emphasis	1067	31.1
5) Very strong emphasis	321	9.4
Missing	34
Total	3432	100.0

20) How much emphasis do you think your church puts on the following - Encouraging members to commit time, talent, and resources to their church. (EMPRSRCS)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	42	1.2
2) Small emphasis	266	7.7
3) Some emphasis	996	29.0
4) Strong emphasis	1495	43.5
5) Very strong emphasis	634	18.5
Missing	33
Total	3433	100.0

21) How much emphasis do you think your church puts on the following - Helping members learn about people of different races and ethnic groups. (EMPDVSTY)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	615	17.9
2) Small emphasis	1289	37.6
3) Some emphasis	1080	31.5
4) Strong emphasis	348	10.2
5) Very strong emphasis	95	2.8
Missing	39
Total	3427	100.0

22) How much emphasis do you think your church puts on the following - Discussing national and international issues. (EMPISSUE)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	613	17.9
2) Small emphasis	1380	40.3
3) Some emphasis	1062	31.0
4) Strong emphasis	304	8.9
5) Very strong emphasis	67	2.0
Missing	40
Total	3426	100.0

23) How much emphasis do you think your church puts on the following - Getting members to work for social justice and peace. (EMPJUSTC)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	742	21.7
2) Small emphasis	1400	40.9
3) Some emphasis	926	27.1
4) Strong emphasis	269	7.9
5) Very strong emphasis	82	2.4
Missing	47
Total	3419	100.0

24) How much emphasis do you think your church puts on the following - Providing excellent Christian education for children. (EMPCECUD)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	70	2.0
2) Small emphasis	328	9.6
3) Some emphasis	948	27.6
4) Strong emphasis	1439	41.9
5) Very strong emphasis	648	18.9
Missing	33
Total	3433	100.0

25) How much emphasis do you think your church puts on the following - Providing excellent Christian education for teenagers. (EMPTEDUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	159	4.6
2) Small emphasis	524	15.3
3) Some emphasis	1099	32.0
4) Strong emphasis	1156	33.7
5) Very strong emphasis	494	14.4
Missing	34
Total	3432	100.0

26) How much emphasis do you think your church puts on the following - Providing excellent Christian education for adults. (EMPAEDUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis	114	3.3
2) Small emphasis	369	10.8
3) Some emphasis	1092	31.8
4) Strong emphasis	1335	38.9
5) Very strong emphasis	520	15.2
Missing	36
Total	3430	100.0

27) Which of the following best describes your commitment to Jesus Christ? (COMMITMT)

	TOTAL	%
1) I am not committed to Christ.	9	0.3
2) I am not sure if I am committed to Christ.	128	3.7
3) I committed my life to Christ at a specific moment in my life.	441	12.9
4) My commitment to Christ developed gradually over a period of time.	1600	46.7
5) I've been committed to Christ since I was a young child.	1246	36.4
Missing	42
Total	3424	100.0

28) Do you believe the following statement about God - God is loving. (BLVLOVNG)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	53	1.5
1) Yes	3395	98.5
Missing	18
Total	3448	100.0

29) Do you believe the following statement about God - God is aware of everything I think and do. (BLVAWARE)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	355	10.3
1) Yes	3093	89.7
Missing	18
Total	3448	100.0

30) Do you believe the following statement about God - God punishes those who do wrong. (BLVPUNSH)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2487	72.1
1) Yes	961	27.9
Missing	18
Total	3448	100.0

31) Do you believe the following statement about God - God is strict. (BLVSTRCT)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2479	71.9
1) Yes	969	28.1
Missing	18
Total	3448	100.0

32) Do you believe the following statement about God - God accepts me as I am. (BLVIAM)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	370	10.7
1) Yes	3078	89.3
Missing	18
Total	3448	100.0

33) Do you believe the following statement about God - God has a plan for my life. (BLVPLAN)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	674	19.5
1) Yes	2774	80.5
Missing	18
Total	3448	100.0

34) Do you believe the following statement about God - God is judging. (BLVJUDG)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2016	58.5
1) Yes	1432	41.5
Missing	18
Total	3448	100.0

35) Do you believe the following statement about God - God decides everything I do. (BLVIDO)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	3159	91.6
1) Yes	289	8.4
Missing	18
Total	3448	100.0

36) Do you believe the following statement about God - God is mysterious. (BLVMSTRY)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2100	60.9
1) Yes	1348	39.1
Missing	18
Total	3448	100.0

37) Do you believe the following statement about God - God is forgiving. (BLV4GIV)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	52	1.5
1) Yes	3396	98.5
Missing	18
Total	3448	100.0

38) Are you male or female? (SEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	797	23.2
2) Female	2633	76.8
Missing	36
Total	3430	100.0

39) How important is religious faith in your life? (FAITHIMP)

	TOTAL	%
1) It is the most important influence in my life.	1171	34.5
2) It is a very important influence in my life.	1395	41.1
3) It is an important influence, but other things are also important in my life.	747	22.0
4) It has some influence in my life.	76	2.2
5) It is not an important influence in my life.	5	0.1
Missing	72
Total	3394	100.0

40) If you had a birthday party and invited your 5 best friends, how many would be people who go to your church? (BESTFRND)

	TOTAL	%
0) 0	603	17.6
1) 1	403	11.7
2) 2	607	17.7
3) 3	688	20.0
4) 4	473	13.8
5) 5	661	19.2
Missing	31
Total	3435	100.0

41) How often have you done the following in the past year - Tried directly to encourage someone to believe in Jesus Christ. (JESUSBLV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	1069	31.4
2) Once	634	18.6
3) 2-5 times	1012	29.8
4) 6-9 times	222	6.5
5) 10 times or more	463	13.6
Missing	66
Total	3400	100.0

42) How often have you done the following in the past year - Told others about the work of God in your life. (GODSWORK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	491	14.4
2) Once	430	12.6
3) 2-5 times	1221	35.8
4) 6-9 times	452	13.3
5) 10 times or more	816	23.9
Missing	56
Total	3410	100.0

43) How often have you done the following in the past year - Participated in a march, meeting, or gathering to promote social change. (SOCIALCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	2317	69.2
2) Once	459	13.7
3) 2-5 times	378	11.3
4) 6-9 times	83	2.5
5) 10 times or more	111	3.3
Missing	118
Total	3348	100.0

44) How often have you done the following in the past year - Clearly felt the presence of God in your life. (FEELGOD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	134	3.9
2) Once	202	5.9
3) 2-5 times	776	22.7
4) 6-9 times	414	12.1
5) 10 times or more	1889	55.3
Missing	51
Total	3415	100.0

45) How many hours have you done the following in the past 30 days - Donated time helping people who are poor, hungry, sick, or unable to care for themselves. (HRSPOOR)

	TOTAL	%
1) 0 hours	1692	49.6
2) 1-2 hours	855	25.1
3) 3-5 hours	466	13.7
4) 6-9 hours	140	4.1
5) 10 hours or more	257	7.5
Missing	56
Total	3410	100.0

46) How many hours have you done the following in the past 30 days - Donated time in your town or city to help children, youth, or families. (HRSYOUTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) 0 hours	1087	32.0
2) 1-2 hours	624	18.4
3) 3-5 hours	676	19.9
4) 6-9 hours	339	10.0
5) 10 hours or more	672	19.8
Missing	68
Total	3398	100.0

47) How many hours have you done the following in the past 30 days - Helped friends or neighbors with problems they have. (HRSFRNDS)

	TOTAL	%
1) 0 hours	440	13.0
2) 1-2 hours	1223	36.0
3) 3-5 hours	930	27.4
4) 6-9 hours	375	11.0
5) 10 hours or more	427	12.6
Missing	71
Total	3395	100.0

48) How many hours have you done the following in the past 30 days - Spent time promoting social justice or world peace. (HRSJUSTC)

	TOTAL	%
1) 0 hours	2728	80.9
2) 1-2 hours	395	11.7
3) 3-5 hours	143	4.2
4) 6-9 hours	53	1.6
5) 10 hours or more	54	1.6
Missing	93
Total	3373	100.0

49) How many hours have you done the following in the past 30 days - Spent time making your own town or city a better place to live. (HRSVLNTR)

	TOTAL	%
1) 0 hours	1744	51.4
2) 1-2 hours	644	19.0
3) 3-5 hours	421	12.4
4) 6-9 hours	215	6.3
5) 10 hours or more	368	10.8
Missing	74
Total	3392	100.0

50) How many hours have you done the following in the past 30 days - Been involved in personal growth activities. (HRSGRWTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) 0 hours	1483	43.7
2) 1-2 hours	653	19.3
3) 3-5 hours	489	14.4
4) 6-9 hours	266	7.8
5) 10 hours or more	501	14.8
Missing	74
Total	3392	100.0

51) How often do you do the following - Pray or meditate, other than at church or before meals. (YOUPRAY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	63	1.8
2) Less than once a month	128	3.7
3) About once a month	102	3.0
4) 2 or 3 times a month	219	6.4
5) About once a week	336	9.8
6) Several times a week	990	28.7
7) Once a day or more	1607	46.6
Missing	21
Total	3445	100.0

52) How often do you do the following - Watch religious programs on television. (YOUWATCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	1340	39.0
2) Less than once a month	927	27.0
3) About once a month	369	10.7
4) 2 or 3 times a month	292	8.5
5) About once a week	325	9.5
6) Several times a week	133	3.9
7) Once a day or more	51	1.5
Missing	29
Total	3437	100.0

53) How often do you do the following - Listen to religious programs on the radio. (YOULSTEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	1701	49.8
2) Less than once a month	574	16.8
3) About once a month	226	6.6
4) 2 or 3 times a month	222	6.5
5) About once a week	283	8.3
6) Several times a week	221	6.5
7) Once a day or more	191	5.6
Missing	48
Total	3418	100.0

54) How often do you do the following - Read the Bible when you are alone. (YOUBIBLE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	402	11.7
2) Less than once a month	535	15.6
3) About once a month	323	9.4
4) 2 or 3 times a month	379	11.0
5) About once a week	626	18.2
6) Several times a week	640	18.6
7) Once a day or more	534	15.5
Missing	27
Total	3439	100.0

55) How often do you do the following - Read religious magazines, newspapers, or books other than the Bible. (YOUREAD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	429	12.5
2) Less than once a month	492	14.3
3) About once a month	614	17.9
4) 2 or 3 times a month	519	15.1
5) About once a week	631	18.3
6) Several times a week	505	14.7
7) Once a day or more	249	7.2
Missing	27
Total	3439	100.0

56) How much money did you contribute to the following in 1987 - To my church. (GIVCHRCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) $0	19	0.6
2) $1-$50	163	4.7
3) $51-$100	200	5.8
4) $101-$500	915	26.6
5) $501-$1,000	779	22.7
6) $1,001-$2,000	754	22.0
7) More than $2,000	604	17.6
Missing	32
Total	3434	100.0

57) How much money did you contribute to the following in 1987 - To other religious groups or religious organizations. (GIVREL)

	TOTAL	%
1) $0	1539	45.4
2) $1-$50	1071	31.6
3) $51-$100	346	10.2
4) $101-$500	295	8.7
5) $501-$1,000	80	2.4
6) $1,001-$2,000	39	1.1
7) More than $2,000	23	0.7
Missing	73
Total	3393	100.0

58) How much money did you contribute to the following in 1987 - To a TV evangelist. (GIVEVANG)

	TOTAL	%
1) $0	3173	94.4
2) $1-$50	111	3.3
3) $51-$100	26	0.8
4) $101-$500	35	1.0
5) $501-$1,000	11	0.3
6) $1,001-$2,000	3	0.1
7) More than $2,000	3	0.1
Missing	104
Total	3362	100.0

59) How much money did you contribute to the following in 1987 - To charities or social service organizations. (GIVCHAR)

	TOTAL	%
1) $0	406	11.9
2) $1-$50	1370	40.2
3) $51-$100	690	20.2
4) $101-$500	731	21.4
5) $501-$1,000	132	3.9
6) $1,001-$2,000	50	1.5
7) More than $2,000	32	0.9
Missing	55
Total	3411	100.0

60) How much money did you contribute to the following in 1987 - To peace or social justice groups. (GIVPEACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) $0	2664	79.2
2) $1-$50	505	15.0
3) $51-$100	107	3.2
4) $101-$500	75	2.2
5) $501-$1,000	6	0.2
6) $1,001-$2,000	5	0.1
Missing	104
Total	3362	100.0

61) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - Spiritually, I gain more within the church than outside it. (INCHURCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	101	2.9
2) I tend to disagree	281	8.2
3) I'm not sure	349	10.2
4) I tend to agree	1080	31.4
5) I definitely agree	1627	47.3
Missing	28
Total	3438	100.0

62) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - Human nature is basically good. (WEBGOOD)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	327	9.6
2) I tend to disagree	348	10.2
3) I'm not sure	385	11.3
4) I tend to agree	1693	49.6
5) I definitely agree	658	19.3
Missing	55
Total	3411	100.0

63) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - We ought to worry about our own country and let the rest of the world take care of itself. (USONLY)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	1346	39.3
2) I tend to disagree	1279	37.4
3) I'm not sure	419	12.2
4) I tend to agree	300	8.8
5) I definitely agree	80	2.3
Missing	42
Total	3424	100.0

64) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - I would like to see more women pastors. (WMNPASTR)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	476	13.9
2) I tend to disagree	360	10.5
3) I'm not sure	1228	36.0
4) I tend to agree	865	25.3
5) I definitely agree	486	14.2
Missing	51
Total	3415	100.0

65) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - The poor have only themselves to blame for their poverty. (BLAMEPOR)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	1533	44.7
2) I tend to disagree	1361	39.7
3) I'm not sure	343	10.0
4) I tend to agree	148	4.3
5) I definitely agree	47	1.4
Missing	34
Total	3432	100.0

66) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - In our country too much emphasis is placed on individualism. (INDIVID)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	284	8.4
2) I tend to disagree	729	21.5
3) I'm not sure	918	27.1
4) I tend to agree	1038	30.7
5) I definitely agree	417	12.3
Missing	80
Total	3386	100.0

67) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - A good way to improve the world is to bring the Gospel to more people. (DOGOSPEL)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	31	0.9
2) I tend to disagree	108	3.1
3) I'm not sure	403	11.7
4) I tend to agree	1344	39.1
5) I definitely agree	1553	45.2
Missing	27
Total	3439	100.0

68) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - The way many people in the U.S. buy and use things is one of the reasons poverty exists in other parts of the world. (CONSUMER)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	726	21.2
2) I tend to disagree	1095	31.9
3) I'm not sure	697	20.3
4) I tend to agree	607	17.7
5) I definitely agree	303	8.8
Missing	38
Total	3428	100.0

69) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - I would favor a good plan to help the poor even if it costs me money. (HELPPOOR)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	49	1.4
2) I tend to disagree	183	5.3
3) I'm not sure	707	20.6
4) I tend to agree	1723	50.2
5) I definitely agree	771	22.5
Missing	33
Total	3433	100.0

70) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - Public schools should require religious expression, such as saying the Lord's Prayer, reading Bible verses, or saying prayers. (SCHLPRAY)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	753	21.9
2) I tend to disagree	806	23.5
3) I'm not sure	503	14.7
4) I tend to agree	617	18.0
5) I definitely agree	754	22.0
Missing	33
Total	3433	100.0

71) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - I believe in reincarnation. (REINCARN)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	2060	60.1
2) I tend to disagree	545	15.9
3) I'm not sure	594	17.3
4) I tend to agree	141	4.1
5) I definitely agree	85	2.5
Missing	41
Total	3425	100.0

72) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - For me, religious insight comes more from my own personal experiences than from what I learn through the teachings of the church. (NOTCHRCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	473	13.9
2) I tend to disagree	1436	42.1
3) I'm not sure	545	16.0
4) I tend to agree	766	22.4
5) I definitely agree	194	5.7
Missing	52
Total	3414	100.0

73) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - Part of God's plan is that some will be rich and some will be poor. (SOMERICH)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	866	25.4
2) I tend to disagree	833	24.4
3) I'm not sure	841	24.6
4) I tend to agree	683	20.0
5) I definitely agree	191	5.6
Missing	52
Total	3414	100.0

74) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - I believe in astrology. (ASTROLGY)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	2032	60.1
2) I tend to disagree	562	16.6
3) I'm not sure	548	16.2
4) I tend to agree	177	5.2
5) I definitely agree	62	1.8
Missing	85
Total	3381	100.0

75) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - I believe that God has chosen the U.S. to show the world about freedom and democracy. (FREEDOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	832	24.3
2) I tend to disagree	762	22.3
3) I'm not sure	1111	32.5
4) I tend to agree	541	15.8
5) I definitely agree	174	5.1
Missing	46
Total	3420	100.0

76) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - A good way to improve the world is to change economic and social policies in many countries. (CHANGEPL)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	171	5.0
2) I tend to disagree	352	10.3
3) I'm not sure	1007	29.5
4) I tend to agree	1477	43.3
5) I definitely agree	403	11.8
Missing	56
Total	3410	100.0

77) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - I believe that the Holy Spirit is at work in my life. (HOLYSPRT)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	23	0.7
2) I tend to disagree	33	1.0
3) I'm not sure	223	6.5
4) I tend to agree	1058	30.9
5) I definitely agree	2092	61.0
Missing	37
Total	3429	100.0

78) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - I think our government should spend less money on the military. (MILITARY)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	283	8.2
2) I tend to disagree	600	17.5
3) I'm not sure	856	24.9
4) I tend to agree	945	27.5
5) I definitely agree	751	21.9
Missing	31
Total	3435	100.0

79) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - Through meditation and self-discipline I come to know that all spiritual truth and wisdom is within me. (SPIRINME)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	739	21.7
2) I tend to disagree	694	20.4
3) I'm not sure	1021	30.0
4) I tend to agree	701	20.6
5) I definitely agree	250	7.3
Missing	61
Total	3405	100.0

80) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - Poverty in the U.S. is mainly due to discrimination and unfair laws and policies. (POVDISC)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	777	22.7
2) I tend to disagree	1364	39.9
3) I'm not sure	687	20.1
4) I tend to agree	480	14.0
5) I definitely agree	112	3.3
Missing	46
Total	3420	100.0

81) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - I think that sometimes God should be referred to as 'she.' (SHEGOD)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	1802	52.6
2) I tend to disagree	677	19.7
3) I'm not sure	533	15.5
4) I tend to agree	246	7.2
5) I definitely agree	170	5.0
Missing	38
Total	3428	100.0

82) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - I would be willing to eat less meat and more grains and vegetables if it would provide food for starving people. (LESSMEAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	72	2.1
2) I tend to disagree	143	4.2
3) I'm not sure	298	8.7
4) I tend to agree	1495	43.6
5) I definitely agree	1422	41.5
Missing	36
Total	3430	100.0

83) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - I am in charge of my own life; I can be anything I want to be. (ICONTROL)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	466	13.6
2) I tend to disagree	593	17.3
3) I'm not sure	424	12.4
4) I tend to agree	1278	37.4
5) I definitely agree	658	19.2
Missing	47
Total	3419	100.0

84) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - It is possible to communicate with people who have died. (TLK2DEAD)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	1801	52.6
2) I tend to disagree	759	22.1
3) I'm not sure	609	17.8
4) I tend to agree	197	5.7
5) I definitely agree	61	1.8
Missing	39
Total	3427	100.0

85) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement - An individual should arrive at his or her own religious beliefs independent of any church. (INDBLF)

	TOTAL	%
1) I definitely disagree	889	26.0
2) I tend to disagree	1149	33.6
3) I'm not sure	454	13.3
4) I tend to agree	631	18.4
5) I definitely agree	299	8.7
Missing	44
Total	3422	100.0

86) How right or wrong is the following statement - Efforts by one racial group to keep people of another race from moving into their neighborhood. (MOVERACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always right	29	0.8
2) Often right	137	4.0
3) Not sure	338	9.8
4) Often wrong	1351	39.3
5) Always wrong	1583	46.0
Missing	28
Total	3438	100.0

87) How right or wrong is the following statement - Efforts by parents to keep children with AIDS from attending public school. (AIDSKIDS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always right	99	2.9
2) Often right	277	8.1
3) Not sure	959	27.9
4) Often wrong	1207	35.1
5) Always wrong	892	26.0
Missing	32
Total	3434	100.0

88) How right or wrong is the following statement - Abortion when a doctor says the baby is likely to be born with a serious handicap. (ABORTKID)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always right	177	5.2
2) Often right	1091	31.8
3) Not sure	1033	30.1
4) Often wrong	547	15.9
5) Always wrong	586	17.1
Missing	32
Total	3434	100.0

89) How right or wrong is the following statement - Sexual intercourse by two unmarried adults who love each other. (PREMARSX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always right	81	2.4
2) Often right	757	22.0
3) Not sure	592	17.2
4) Often wrong	703	20.5
5) Always wrong	1301	37.9
Missing	32
Total	3434	100.0

90) How right or wrong is the following statement - A company paying women employees less than men employees for similar work. (WMNEARN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always right	33	1.0
2) Often right	73	2.1
3) Not sure	97	2.8
4) Often wrong	904	26.3
5) Always wrong	2329	67.8
Missing	30
Total	3436	100.0

91) How right or wrong is the following statement - The U.S. using nuclear weapons to win a war against the Soviet Union. (NUKES)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always right	115	3.4
2) Often right	246	7.2
3) Not sure	951	27.8
4) Often wrong	591	17.3
5) Always wrong	1518	44.4
Missing	45
Total	3421	100.0

92) How right or wrong is the following statement - Taxing the wealthy to help raise the standard of living for poor people. (TAXRICH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always right	362	10.6
2) Often right	1446	42.2
3) Not sure	831	24.2
4) Often wrong	619	18.1
5) Always wrong	169	4.9
Missing	39
Total	3427	100.0

93) How right or wrong is the following statement - Sending U.S. military aid to Central America to fight communism. (NOCOMMUN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always right	263	7.7
2) Often right	1123	32.7
3) Not sure	1081	31.5
4) Often wrong	657	19.1
5) Always wrong	313	9.1
Missing	29
Total	3437	100.0

94) How right or wrong is the following statement - Sexual intercourse by two unmarried 17 year-olds who love each other. (YOUNGSEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always right	32	0.9
2) Often right	142	4.1
3) Not sure	273	7.9
4) Often wrong	967	28.1
5) Always wrong	2022	58.8
Missing	30
Total	3436	100.0

95) How right or wrong is the following statement - Homosexual relations between two adults of the same sex who choose to be in that relationship. (HMSXLTY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always right	84	2.4
2) Often right	313	9.1
3) Not sure	566	16.5
4) Often wrong	370	10.8
5) Always wrong	2101	61.2
Missing	32
Total	3434	100.0

96) How right or wrong is the following statement - Passing laws to make it illegal to discriminate against women or minorities. (DISCRIM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always right	1567	45.7
2) Often right	1031	30.0
3) Not sure	211	6.1
4) Often wrong	230	6.7
5) Always wrong	393	11.5
Missing	34
Total	3432	100.0

97) How right or wrong is the following statement - The United States and other countries demanding that South Africa end its apartheid policies. (APARTHED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always right	999	29.2
2) Often right	1022	29.9
3) Not sure	936	27.3
4) Often wrong	314	9.2
5) Always wrong	152	4.4
Missing	43
Total	3423	100.0

98) How true is the following statement - I am concerned that our country is not doing enough to help the poor. (MOREHELP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	54	1.6
2) Rarely true	184	5.3
3) True once in a while	405	11.8
4) Sometimes true	788	22.9
5) Often true	1121	32.6
6) Almost always true	516	15.0
7) Always true	373	10.8
Missing	25
Total	3441	100.0

99) How true is the following statement - I know that Jesus Christ is the son of God who died on a cross and rose again. (SONOFGOD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	19	0.6
2) Rarely true	13	0.4
3) True once in a while	14	0.4
4) Sometimes true	34	1.0
5) Often true	49	1.4
6) Almost always true	121	3.5
7) Always true	3196	92.7
Missing	20
Total	3446	100.0

100) How true is the following statement - My faith shapes how I think and act each and every day. (DAILYFTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	8	0.2
2) Rarely true	24	0.7
3) True once in a while	56	1.6
4) Sometimes true	301	8.7
5) Often true	797	23.1
6) Almost always true	1111	32.2
7) Always true	1154	33.4
Missing	15
Total	3451	100.0

101) How true is the following statement - I help others with their religious questions and struggles. (RELQUEST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	53	1.5
2) Rarely true	300	8.7
3) True once in a while	564	16.4
4) Sometimes true	866	25.2
5) Often true	815	23.7
6) Almost always true	472	13.7
7) Always true	364	10.6
Missing	32
Total	3434	100.0

102) How true is the following statement - I tend to be critical of other people. (CRITICAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	50	1.5
2) Rarely true	402	11.7
3) True once in a while	856	24.9
4) Sometimes true	1214	35.3
5) Often true	721	21.0
6) Almost always true	144	4.2
7) Always true	52	1.5
Missing	27
Total	3439	100.0

103) How true is the following statement - In my free time, I help people who have problems or needs. (GIVENEED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	51	1.5
2) Rarely true	376	10.9
3) True once in a while	871	25.3
4) Sometimes true	970	28.2
5) Often true	706	20.5
6) Almost always true	304	8.8
7) Always true	162	4.7
Missing	26
Total	3440	100.0

104) How true is the following statement - My faith helps me know right from wrong. (FAITHHLP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	10	0.3
2) Rarely true	21	0.6
3) True once in a while	49	1.4
4) Sometimes true	206	6.0
5) Often true	581	16.8
6) Almost always true	1187	34.4
7) Always true	1396	40.5
Missing	16
Total	3450	100.0

105) How true is the following statement - I do things to help protect the environment. (ENVIRONS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	43	1.3
2) Rarely true	146	4.3
3) True once in a while	327	9.5
4) Sometimes true	679	19.8
5) Often true	947	27.6
6) Almost always true	919	26.8
7) Always true	373	10.9
Missing	32
Total	3434	100.0

106) How true is the following statement - I devote time to reading and studying the Bible. (TIMEBIBL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	104	3.0
2) Rarely true	475	13.8
3) True once in a while	618	17.9
4) Sometimes true	630	18.3
5) Often true	620	18.0
6) Almost always true	449	13.0
7) Always true	548	15.9
Missing	22
Total	3444	100.0

107) How true is the following statement - I have a hard time accepting myself. (KNOWME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	310	9.0
2) Rarely true	870	25.3
3) True once in a while	684	19.9
4) Sometimes true	825	24.0
5) Often true	491	14.3
6) Almost always true	168	4.9
7) Always true	85	2.5
Missing	33
Total	3433	100.0

108) How true is the following statement - Every day I see evidence that God is active in the world. (GODLIVES)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	9	0.3
2) Rarely true	27	0.8
3) True once in a while	122	3.5
4) Sometimes true	243	7.1
5) Often true	585	17.0
6) Almost always true	773	22.5
7) Always true	1682	48.9
Missing	25
Total	3441	100.0

109) How true is the following statement - I take excellent care of my physical health. (GOODHLTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	10	0.3
2) Rarely true	116	3.4
3) True once in a while	326	9.5
4) Sometimes true	794	23.1
5) Often true	980	28.5
6) Almost always true	963	28.0
7) Always true	254	7.4
Missing	23
Total	3443	100.0

110) How true is the following statement - I am active in efforts to promote social justice. (SOCJUSTC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	596	17.4
2) Rarely true	1105	32.3
3) True once in a while	777	22.7
4) Sometimes true	538	15.7
5) Often true	241	7.0
6) Almost always true	110	3.2
7) Always true	58	1.7
Missing	41
Total	3425	100.0

111) How true is the following statement - I seek out opportunities to help me grow spiritually. (SPIRGROW)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	43	1.3
2) Rarely true	252	7.3
3) True once in a while	539	15.7
4) Sometimes true	790	23.0
5) Often true	881	25.6
6) Almost always true	605	17.6
7) Always true	327	9.5
Missing	29
Total	3437	100.0

112) How true is the following statement - I take time for periods of prayer or meditation. (DLYPRAY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	70	2.0
2) Rarely true	301	8.7
3) True once in a while	483	14.0
4) Sometimes true	603	17.5
5) Often true	751	21.8
6) Almost always true	660	19.2
7) Always true	575	16.7
Missing	23
Total	3443	100.0

113) How true is the following statement - I am active in efforts to promote world peace. (WRLDPEAC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	1026	29.9
2) Rarely true	1142	33.3
3) True once in a while	620	18.1
4) Sometimes true	327	9.5
5) Often true	172	5.0
6) Almost always true	83	2.4
7) Always true	63	1.8
Missing	33
Total	3433	100.0

114) How true is the following statement - I accept people whose religious beliefs are different from mine. (DIFFBLFS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	13	0.4
2) Rarely true	24	0.7
3) True once in a while	49	1.4
4) Sometimes true	199	5.8
5) Often true	612	17.8
6) Almost always true	1477	42.9
7) Always true	1065	31.0
Missing	27
Total	3439	100.0

115) How true is the following statement - I feel a deep sense of responsibility for reducing pain and suffering in the world. (STOPPAIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	61	1.8
2) Rarely true	408	11.9
3) True once in a while	620	18.1
4) Sometimes true	887	25.8
5) Often true	767	22.3
6) Almost always true	444	12.9
7) Always true	246	7.2
Missing	33
Total	3433	100.0

116) How true is the following statement - As I grow older, my understanding of God changes. (GODCHNGS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	96	2.8
2) Rarely true	124	3.6
3) True once in a while	153	4.5
4) Sometimes true	495	14.5
5) Often true	974	28.5
6) Almost always true	855	25.0
7) Always true	723	21.1
Missing	46
Total	3420	100.0

117) How true is the following statement - I feel overwhelmed by all the responsibilities and obligations I have. (OVERWHLM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	71	2.1
2) Rarely true	341	10.0
3) True once in a while	593	17.3
4) Sometimes true	1083	31.6
5) Often true	798	23.3
6) Almost always true	328	9.6
7) Always true	209	6.1
Missing	43
Total	3423	100.0

118) How true is the following statement - I give significant portions of time and money to help other people. (GIVETIME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	66	1.9
2) Rarely true	413	12.1
3) True once in a while	693	20.3
4) Sometimes true	837	24.5
5) Often true	848	24.8
6) Almost always true	398	11.6
7) Always true	165	4.8
Missing	46
Total	3420	100.0

119) How true is the following statement - I speak out for equality for women and minorities. (EQUALITY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	382	11.2
2) Rarely true	752	22.1
3) True once in a while	701	20.6
4) Sometimes true	593	17.4
5) Often true	499	14.6
6) Almost always true	293	8.6
7) Always true	188	5.5
Missing	58
Total	3408	100.0

120) How true is the following statement - I feel God's presence in my relationships with other people. (GODSPRSN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	30	0.9
2) Rarely true	127	3.7
3) True once in a while	289	8.4
4) Sometimes true	750	21.9
5) Often true	1025	30.0
6) Almost always true	743	21.7
7) Always true	457	13.4
Missing	45
Total	3421	100.0

121) How true is the following statement - My life is filled with meaning and purpose. (LIFEPURP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	7	0.2
2) Rarely true	45	1.3
3) True once in a while	169	4.9
4) Sometimes true	497	14.5
5) Often true	896	26.2
6) Almost always true	1157	33.8
7) Always true	648	19.0
Missing	47
Total	3419	100.0

122) How true is the following statement - I don't understand how a loving God can allow so much pain and suffering in the world. (WHYPAIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	351	10.3
2) Rarely true	674	19.7
3) True once in a while	720	21.1
4) Sometimes true	952	27.9
5) Often true	425	12.4
6) Almost always true	148	4.3
7) Always true	148	4.3
Missing	48
Total	3418	100.0

123) How true is the following statement - I believe that I must obey God's rules and commandments in order to be saved. (RULESAVE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	771	22.7
2) Rarely true	251	7.4
3) True once in a while	175	5.2
4) Sometimes true	310	9.1
5) Often true	428	12.6
6) Almost always true	518	15.2
7) Always true	945	27.8
Missing	68
Total	3398	100.0

124) How true is the following statement - I am confident that I can overcome any problem or crisis no matter how serious. (OVERCOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	93	2.7
2) Rarely true	173	5.1
3) True once in a while	308	9.0
4) Sometimes true	574	16.8
5) Often true	775	22.7
6) Almost always true	1019	29.8
7) Always true	473	13.9
Missing	51
Total	3415	100.0

125) How true is the following statement - I care a great deal about reducing poverty in the U.S. and throughout the world. (NOPOOR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	31	0.9
2) Rarely true	235	6.9
3) True once in a while	561	16.5
4) Sometimes true	722	21.2
5) Often true	867	25.4
6) Almost always true	507	14.9
7) Always true	487	14.3
Missing	56
Total	3410	100.0

126) How true is the following statement - I try to apply my faith to political and social issues. (APPLYFTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	204	6.0
2) Rarely true	389	11.4
3) True once in a while	420	12.3
4) Sometimes true	628	18.5
5) Often true	776	22.8
6) Almost always true	656	19.3
7) Always true	329	9.7
Missing	64
Total	3402	100.0

127) How true is the following statement - My life is committed to Jesus Christ. (MYJESUS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	18	0.5
2) Rarely true	55	1.6
3) True once in a while	123	3.6
4) Sometimes true	336	9.8
5) Often true	551	16.1
6) Almost always true	928	27.2
7) Always true	1404	41.1
Missing	51
Total	3415	100.0

128) How true is the following statement - I talk with other people about my faith. (TALKFTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	49	1.4
2) Rarely true	242	7.1
3) True once in a while	426	12.5
4) Sometimes true	681	19.9
5) Often true	814	23.8
6) Almost always true	658	19.2
7) Always true	551	16.1
Missing	45
Total	3421	100.0

129) How true is the following statement - My life is filled with stress and anxiety. (MYSTRESS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	89	2.6
2) Rarely true	552	16.1
3) True once in a while	815	23.8
4) Sometimes true	906	26.4
5) Often true	662	19.3
6) Almost always true	267	7.8
7) Always true	137	4.0
Missing	38
Total	3428	100.0

130) How true is the following statement - I go out of my way to show love to people I meet. (SHOWLOVE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	13	0.4
2) Rarely true	131	3.8
3) True once in a while	448	13.1
4) Sometimes true	919	26.9
5) Often true	1054	30.9
6) Almost always true	625	18.3
7) Always true	224	6.6
Missing	52
Total	3414	100.0

131) How true is the following statement - I have a real sense that God is guiding me. (GODGUIDE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	20	0.6
2) Rarely true	93	2.7
3) True once in a while	279	8.2
4) Sometimes true	518	15.1
5) Often true	856	25.0
6) Almost always true	953	27.9
7) Always true	702	20.5
Missing	45
Total	3421	100.0

132) How true is the following statement - I do not want the churches of this nation getting involved in political issues. (NOPLTCS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	377	11.1
2) Rarely true	589	17.4
3) True once in a while	532	15.7
4) Sometimes true	739	21.8
5) Often true	494	14.6
6) Almost always true	368	10.9
7) Always true	290	8.6
Missing	77
Total	3389	100.0

133) How true is the following statement - I like to worship and pray with others. (WRSHPOTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	13	0.4
2) Rarely true	50	1.5
3) True once in a while	124	3.6
4) Sometimes true	290	8.5
5) Often true	620	18.2
6) Almost always true	1075	31.5
7) Always true	1241	36.4
Missing	53
Total	3413	100.0

134) How true is the following statement - I think Christians must be about the business of creating international understanding and harmony. (HARMONY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	32	0.9
2) Rarely true	100	2.9
3) True once in a while	201	5.9
4) Sometimes true	498	14.7
5) Often true	759	22.3
6) Almost always true	842	24.8
7) Always true	967	28.4
Missing	67
Total	3399	100.0

135) How true is the following statement - I am spiritually moved by the beauty of God's creations. (BEAUTY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	6	0.2
2) Rarely true	13	0.4
3) True once in a while	44	1.3
4) Sometimes true	121	3.5
5) Often true	388	11.3
6) Almost always true	743	21.6
7) Always true	2119	61.7
Missing	32
Total	3434	100.0

136) Which of the following best describes your belief about the Bible? (BIBLEBLF)

	TOTAL	%
1) The Bible was written by persons who were motivated by a deep faith in God and who tried their best to describe and interpret their understanding of God and God's activity in the world.	901	26.8
2) The Bible is Word of God. It was inspired by God and recorded by writers who interpreted God's message in the context of their times. It speaks truth on matters of faith and practice, but it may contain some historical and scientific errors.	1745	52.0
3) The Bible is the Word of God. It was dictated by God word for word and recorded by writers who were not influenced by their times. Everything in the Bible is true - historically, scientifically, and in matters of faith and practice.	615	18.3
4) The Bible records the stories, legends, and myths that people developed to understand the mysteries of life. It contains a great deal of wisdom and insight in the human experience.	84	2.5
5) The Bible contains no more truth or wisdom tan do the religious books of other world religions.	11	0.3
Missing	110
Total	3356	100.0

137) How true is the following statement about the church you attend? - It feels warm. (CHWARM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all true	27	0.8
2) Slightly true	181	5.3
3) Somewhat true	688	20.0
4) Quite true	1450	42.2
5) Very true	1094	31.8
Missing	26
Total	3440	100.0

138) How true is the following statement about the church you attend? - I learn a lot. (CHLEARN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	41	1.2
2) Rarely true	298	8.7
3) True once in a while	1021	29.8
4) Sometimes true	1334	38.9
5) Often true	733	21.4
Missing	39
Total	3427	100.0

139) How true is the following statement about the church you attend? - It accepts people who are different. (CHPEOPLE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	79	2.3
2) Rarely true	350	10.3
3) True once in a while	915	26.9
4) Sometimes true	1169	34.3
5) Often true	892	26.2
Missing	61
Total	3405	100.0

140) How true is the following statement about the church you attend? - Most members want to be challenged to think about religious issues and ideas. (CHCHALLG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	179	5.2
2) Rarely true	808	23.6
3) True once in a while	1396	40.8
4) Sometimes true	804	23.5
5) Often true	236	6.9
Missing	43
Total	3423	100.0

141) How true is the following statement about the church you attend? - It is friendly. (CHFRNDLY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	20	0.6
2) Rarely true	136	4.0
3) True once in a while	539	16.0
4) Sometimes true	1343	39.8
5) Often true	1335	39.6
Missing	93
Total	3373	100.0

142) How true is the following statement about the church you attend? - It challenges my thinking. (CHLLTHNK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	106	3.1
2) Rarely true	445	13.2
3) True once in a while	1256	37.3
4) Sometimes true	1090	32.4
5) Often true	469	13.9
Missing	100
Total	3366	100.0

143) How true is the following statement about the church you attend? - It encourages me to ask questions. (CHQUESTN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	147	4.4
2) Rarely true	575	17.2
3) True once in a while	1166	34.8
4) Sometimes true	981	29.3
5) Often true	483	14.4
Missing	114
Total	3352	100.0

144) How true is the following statement about the church you attend? - It is boring. (CHBORING)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	1946	58.1
2) Rarely true	879	26.2
3) True once in a while	418	12.5
4) Sometimes true	76	2.3
5) Often true	32	1.0
Missing	115
Total	3351	100.0

145) How true is the following statement about the church you attend? - Strangers feel welcome. (CHWELCOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	49	1.5
2) Rarely true	242	7.2
3) True once in a while	842	25.0
4) Sometimes true	1419	42.1
5) Often true	819	24.3
Missing	95
Total	3371	100.0

146) How true is the following statement about the church you attend? - It tries out new ideas. (CHIDEAS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	130	3.9
2) Rarely true	591	17.6
3) True once in a while	1101	32.7
4) Sometimes true	1084	32.2
5) Often true	459	13.6
Missing	101
Total	3365	100.0

147) How true is the following statement about the church you attend? - It expects people to learn and think. (CHTHINK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never true	86	2.6
2) Rarely true	463	13.7
3) True once in a while	1090	32.4
4) Sometimes true	1199	35.6
5) Often true	530	15.7
Missing	98
Total	3368	100.0

148) Which of the following best represents your belief about how God is related to the world? (GODWORLD)

	TOTAL	%
1) God and the world are one.	332	9.8
2) The world is part of God, but God is greater and larger than the world.	1390	41.1
3) Human beings are part of God.	433	12.8
4) God set the world into motion but does not play an active role in the world.	25	0.7
5) God transcends the world, entering the world infrequently.	24	0.7
6) God transcends the world but is actively involved in the world.	1175	34.8
Missing	87
Total	3379	100.0

149) How true is the following statement - God is active in the lives of individual persons. (ACTIVEGD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely false	19	0.6
2) Mostly false	19	0.6
3) Somewhat false	16	0.5
4) I'm not sure	111	3.2
5) Somewhat true	375	11.0
6) Mostly true	738	21.6
7) Absolutely true	2139	62.6
Missing	49
Total	3417	100.0

150) How true is the following statement - God works through social and economic systems to bring about social change. (GODCHNG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely false	117	3.5
2) Mostly false	174	5.1
3) Somewhat false	127	3.7
4) I'm not sure	987	29.1
5) Somewhat true	835	24.6
6) Mostly true	593	17.5
7) Absolutely true	557	16.4
Missing	76
Total	3390	100.0

151) How true is the following statement - My faith guides me on how to show love to other people. (FATHLOVE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely false	5	0.1
2) Mostly false	20	0.6
3) Somewhat false	22	0.6
4) I'm not sure	133	3.9
5) Somewhat true	642	18.8
6) Mostly true	1293	37.9
7) Absolutely true	1297	38.0
Missing	54
Total	3412	100.0

152) How true is the following statement - My faith helps me when I feel sad or lonely. (FAITHSAD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely false	8	0.2
2) Mostly false	21	0.6
3) Somewhat false	33	1.0
4) I'm not sure	56	1.6
5) Somewhat true	513	15.0
6) Mostly true	1154	33.8
7) Absolutely true	1628	47.7
Missing	53
Total	3413	100.0

153) How true is the following statement - Salvation refers to the attainment of justice and peace throughout the world. (SALVATN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely false	1108	32.9
2) Mostly false	339	10.1
3) Somewhat false	247	7.3
4) I'm not sure	819	24.3
5) Somewhat true	372	11.1
6) Mostly true	295	8.8
7) Absolutely true	186	5.5
Missing	100
Total	3366	100.0

154) How true is the following statement - Salvation refers to eternal life for those who believe. (LIFETRNL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely false	25	0.7
2) Mostly false	29	0.9
3) Somewhat false	42	1.2
4) I'm not sure	202	6.0
5) Somewhat true	224	6.6
6) Mostly true	547	16.2
7) Absolutely true	2315	68.4
Missing	82
Total	3384	100.0

155) How true is the following statement - God is a close personal friend who guides and protects me. (GUIDESME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely false	20	0.6
2) Mostly false	41	1.2
3) Somewhat false	70	2.1
4) I'm not sure	155	4.6
5) Somewhat true	491	14.4
6) Mostly true	827	24.3
7) Absolutely true	1796	52.8
Missing	66
Total	3400	100.0

156) How true is the following statement - God is a force in the world working to make societies more just and fair for all people. (GODJUST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely false	218	6.5
2) Mostly false	183	5.4
3) Somewhat false	207	6.1
4) I'm not sure	758	22.5
5) Somewhat true	757	22.5
6) Mostly true	622	18.5
7) Absolutely true	622	18.5
Missing	99
Total	3367	100.0

157) How true is the following statement - Christians should be about the work of telling others about Jesus. (TELLOTHS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely false	12	0.4
2) Mostly false	25	0.7
3) Somewhat false	44	1.3
4) I'm not sure	127	3.7
5) Somewhat true	612	18.0
6) Mostly true	734	21.6
7) Absolutely true	1845	54.3
Missing	67
Total	3399	100.0

158) How true is the following statement - Christians should be about the work of changing society. (CHNGSOC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely false	83	2.5
2) Mostly false	101	3.0
3) Somewhat false	179	5.3
4) I'm not sure	494	14.6
5) Somewhat true	1029	30.5
6) Mostly true	773	22.9
7) Absolutely true	715	21.2
Missing	92
Total	3374	100.0

159) How true is the following statement - Only Christians will be saved by God. (FEWSAVED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely false	883	26.3
2) Mostly false	292	8.7
3) Somewhat false	233	7.0
4) I'm not sure	830	24.8
5) Somewhat true	113	3.4
6) Mostly true	226	6.7
7) Absolutely true	775	23.1
Missing	114
Total	3352	100.0

160) How true is the following statement - The good Christian never criticizes his or her country. (NOCRTSZ)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely false	1445	42.6
2) Mostly false	580	17.1
3) Somewhat false	633	18.7
4) I'm not sure	247	7.3
5) Somewhat true	253	7.5
6) Mostly true	139	4.1
7) Absolutely true	94	2.8
Missing	75
Total	3391	100.0

161) How true is the following statement - My religious faith is at the center of my life. (FTHCENTR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely false	21	0.6
2) Mostly false	55	1.6
3) Somewhat false	165	4.9
4) I'm not sure	189	5.6
5) Somewhat true	797	23.5
6) Mostly true	1149	33.8
7) Absolutely true	1019	30.0
Missing	71
Total	3395	100.0

162) How true is the following statement - My religious faith gives me comfort. (COMFORT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely false	6	0.2
2) Mostly false	16	0.5
3) Somewhat false	42	1.2
4) I'm not sure	40	1.2
5) Somewhat true	495	14.6
6) Mostly true	1078	31.8
7) Absolutely true	1715	50.6
Missing	74
Total	3392	100.0

163) How true is the following statement - My religious faith causes me to care about other people. (CAREOTHS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely false	7	0.2
2) Mostly false	13	0.4
3) Somewhat false	29	0.9
4) I'm not sure	66	1.9
5) Somewhat true	447	13.1
6) Mostly true	1182	34.8
7) Absolutely true	1657	48.7
Missing	65
Total	3401	100.0

164) How true is the following statement - My ultimate responsibility as a person of faith is to love and worship God. (LOVWRSHP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely false	23	0.7
2) Mostly false	49	1.4
3) Somewhat false	110	3.2
4) I'm not sure	124	3.6
5) Somewhat true	539	15.8
6) Mostly true	831	24.4
7) Absolutely true	1730	50.8
Missing	60
Total	3406	100.0

165) How true is the following statement - My ultimate responsibility as a person of faith is to devote my life to helping other people. (HELPOTHS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely false	36	1.1
2) Mostly false	45	1.3
3) Somewhat false	119	3.5
4) I'm not sure	234	6.9
5) Somewhat true	1072	31.5
6) Mostly true	1129	33.2
7) Absolutely true	763	22.5
Missing	68
Total	3398	100.0

166) How true is the following statement - The purpose of the Church should be to help reduce pain and suffering in the world. (NOPAIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely false	107	3.2
2) Mostly false	155	4.6
3) Somewhat false	272	8.0
4) I'm not sure	289	8.5
5) Somewhat true	1327	39.1
6) Mostly true	742	21.9
7) Absolutely true	500	14.7
Missing	74
Total	3392	100.0

167) How true is the following statement - The purpose of the church should be to strengthen faith in God. (STRNFTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely false	3	0.1
2) Mostly false	10	0.3
3) Somewhat false	24	0.7
4) I'm not sure	38	1.1
5) Somewhat true	441	13.0
6) Mostly true	988	29.1
7) Absolutely true	1896	55.8
Missing	66
Total	3400	100.0

168) How true is the following statement - My faith helps me feel good about myself. (FEELGOOD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely false	12	0.4
2) Mostly false	18	0.5
3) Somewhat false	34	1.0
4) I'm not sure	117	3.4
5) Somewhat true	719	21.2
6) Mostly true	1275	37.6
7) Absolutely true	1220	35.9
Missing	71
Total	3395	100.0

169) How true is the following statement - My faith causes me to pay less attention to myself. (FOCUSOTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely false	289	8.5
2) Mostly false	257	7.6
3) Somewhat false	418	12.3
4) I'm not sure	472	13.9
5) Somewhat true	914	27.0
6) Mostly true	658	19.4
7) Absolutely true	379	11.2
Missing	79
Total	3387	100.0

170) How true is the following statement - I am certain that God exists. (YESGOD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely false	12	0.4
2) Mostly false	7	0.2
3) Somewhat false	7	0.2
4) I'm not sure	56	1.6
5) Somewhat true	60	1.8
6) Mostly true	296	8.7
7) Absolutely true	2964	87.1
Missing	64
Total	3402	100.0

171) How true is the following statement - I believe in life after death. (AFTERLIF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely false	75	2.2
2) Mostly false	32	0.9
3) Somewhat false	20	0.6
4) I'm not sure	272	8.0
5) Somewhat true	120	3.5
6) Mostly true	377	11.1
7) Absolutely true	2492	73.6
Missing	78
Total	3388	100.0

172) How true is the following statement - The Bible is about how God saves those who believe. (BIBGODSV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely false	70	2.1
2) Mostly false	124	3.7
3) Somewhat false	203	6.0
4) I'm not sure	189	5.6
5) Somewhat true	929	27.4
6) Mostly true	746	22.0
7) Absolutely true	1127	33.3
Missing	78
Total	3388	100.0

173) How true is the following statement - The Bible is about the kind of world God wants us to create. (NEWORLD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely false	174	5.2
2) Mostly false	111	3.3
3) Somewhat false	197	5.9
4) I'm not sure	257	7.6
5) Somewhat true	910	27.0
6) Mostly true	875	26.0
7) Absolutely true	843	25.0
Missing	99
Total	3367	100.0

174) How true is the following statement - I often pray for God's help when I have problems. (PRAYHELP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely false	11	0.3
2) Mostly false	31	0.9
3) Somewhat false	37	1.1
4) I'm not sure	17	0.5
5) Somewhat true	396	11.6
6) Mostly true	966	28.4
7) Absolutely true	1943	57.1
Missing	65
Total	3401	100.0

175) How true is the following statement - I often pray that God will help other people. (PRAYPEOP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely false	9	0.3
2) Mostly false	19	0.6
3) Somewhat false	25	0.7
4) I'm not sure	27	0.8
5) Somewhat true	446	13.1
6) Mostly true	1059	31.2
7) Absolutely true	1809	53.3
Missing	72
Total	3394	100.0

176) How true is the following statement - Jesus to me is a teacher who shows me how to love and serve. (JCTEACH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely false	10	0.3
2) Mostly false	9	0.3
3) Somewhat false	18	0.5
4) I'm not sure	36	1.1
5) Somewhat true	358	10.5
6) Mostly true	906	26.6
7) Absolutely true	2065	60.7
Missing	64
Total	3402	100.0

177) How true is the following statement - Jesus to me is a friend who cares for me each day. (JCCARES)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely false	17	0.5
2) Mostly false	27	0.8
3) Somewhat false	68	2.0
4) I'm not sure	94	2.8
5) Somewhat true	366	10.8
6) Mostly true	692	20.4
7) Absolutely true	2122	62.7
Missing	80
Total	3386	100.0

178) How true is the following statement - My faith teaches me how to sacrifice for the good of others. (SACRIFCE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely false	8	0.2
2) Mostly false	31	0.9
3) Somewhat false	95	2.8
4) I'm not sure	287	8.5
5) Somewhat true	1041	30.8
6) Mostly true	1119	33.1
7) Absolutely true	801	23.7
Missing	84
Total	3382	100.0

179) How true is the following statement - My faith teaches me how to find true happiness. (TRUHAPPY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely false	8	0.2
2) Mostly false	27	0.8
3) Somewhat false	80	2.4
4) I'm not sure	204	6.0
5) Somewhat true	821	24.3
6) Mostly true	1065	31.5
7) Absolutely true	1176	34.8
Missing	85
Total	3381	100.0

180) How true is the following statement - The good Christian should pay attention to spiritual matters. (SPMATTER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely false	4	0.1
2) Mostly false	12	0.4
3) Somewhat false	30	0.9
4) I'm not sure	168	5.0
5) Somewhat true	646	19.1
6) Mostly true	1050	31.0
7) Absolutely true	1477	43.6
Missing	79
Total	3387	100.0

181) How true is the following statement - The good Christian should pay attention to politics. (POLITICS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely false	72	2.1
2) Mostly false	151	4.5
3) Somewhat false	232	6.9
4) I'm not sure	588	17.4
5) Somewhat true	1083	32.0
6) Mostly true	739	21.9
7) Absolutely true	517	15.3
Missing	84
Total	3382	100.0

182) How true is the following statement - When I am successful at something, I know God is with me. (SUCCESS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely false	29	0.9
2) Mostly false	52	1.5
3) Somewhat false	90	2.7
4) I'm not sure	267	7.9
5) Somewhat true	637	18.8
6) Mostly true	877	25.8
7) Absolutely true	1442	42.5
Missing	72
Total	3394	100.0

183) How true is the following statement - When a person trusts me enough to share his or her pain with me, I know God is present. (GODHERE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Absolutely false	18	0.5
2) Mostly false	36	1.1
3) Somewhat false	59	1.7
4) I'm not sure	362	10.6
5) Somewhat true	661	19.4
6) Mostly true	977	28.7
7) Absolutely true	1288	37.9
Missing	65
Total	3401	100.0

184) How do you describe yourself? (RACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) American Indian	7	0.2
2) Asian or Pacific Islander	8	0.2
3) Black	61	1.8
4) Latino or Hispanic	29	0.9
5) White	3267	96.0
6) Bi-racial or bi-cultural	31	0.9
Missing	63
Total	3403	100.0

185) How old are you? (AGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) 11-14	6	0.2
2) 15-20	31	0.9
3) 21-24	84	2.4
4) 25-29	249	7.2
5) 30-39	1194	34.7
6) 40-49	884	25.7
7) 50-59	425	12.4
8) 60-69	348	10.1
9) 70-79	184	5.4
10) 80 or older	33	1.0
Missing	28
Total	3438	100.0

186) Where do you live? (LIVE)

	TOTAL	%
1) On a farm	324	9.5
2) In the open country, not on a farm	490	14.4
4) In a small town or village (under 2,500 in population)	448	13.2
5) In a town (2,500 to 9,999)	433	12.8
6) In a small city (10,000 to 49,999)	584	17.2
7) In a medium size central city (50,000 to 250,000)	305	9.0
8) In a suburb of a medium size central city	184	5.4
9) In a large central city (over 250,000)	175	5.2
10) In a suburb of a large central city	453	13.3
Missing	70
Total	3396	100.0

187) To how much of a degree have you changed in the last 2 to 3 years - The degree to which my faith shapes how I think and act. (HOWIACT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much less now	8	0.2
2) Somewhat less now	77	2.3
3) About the same as 2 or 3 years ago	1231	36.0
4) Somewhat greater now	1385	40.5
5) Much greater now	720	21.0
Missing	45
Total	3421	100.0

188) To how much of a degree have you changed in the last 2 to 3 years - The effort I make to get involved in activities that help me grow spiritually. (INVOLVED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much less now	20	0.6
2) Somewhat less now	246	7.2
3) About the same as 2 or 3 years ago	1246	36.5
4) Somewhat greater now	1273	37.3
5) Much greater now	628	18.4
Missing	53
Total	3413	100.0

189) To how much of a degree have you changed in the last 2 to 3 years - The time I spend talking to others about my faith. (TALK2OTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much less now	25	0.7
2) Somewhat less now	173	5.1
3) About the same as 2 or 3 years ago	1814	53.2
4) Somewhat greater now	1042	30.6
5) Much greater now	356	10.4
Missing	56
Total	3410	100.0

190) To how much of a degree have you changed in the last 2 to 3 years - The amount of time I spend working for peace and social justice. (WORKPEAC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much less now	170	5.0
2) Somewhat less now	277	8.2
3) About the same as 2 or 3 years ago	2673	78.7
4) Somewhat greater now	225	6.6
5) Much greater now	53	1.6
Missing	68
Total	3398	100.0

191) To how much of a degree have you changed in the last 2 to 3 years - The degree to which I accept people who believe differently than I do. (DIFFOTHS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much less now	11	0.3
2) Somewhat less now	77	2.3
3) About the same as 2 or 3 years ago	1941	56.9
4) Somewhat greater now	1063	31.2
5) Much greater now	317	9.3
Missing	57
Total	3409	100.0

192) To how much of a degree have you changed in the last 2 to 3 years - The degree to which my life has meaning and purpose (MEMEANNG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much less now	13	0.4
2) Somewhat less now	79	2.3
3) About the same as 2 or 3 years ago	1150	33.7
4) Somewhat greater now	1466	43.0
5) Much greater now	700	20.5
Missing	58
Total	3408	100.0

193) To how much of a degree have you changed in the last 2 to 3 years - The degree to which I apply my faith to political or social issues. (POLUISSU)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much less now	57	1.7
2) Somewhat less now	133	3.9
3) About the same as 2 or 3 years ago	2280	67.3
4) Somewhat greater now	728	21.5
5) Much greater now	192	5.7
Missing	76
Total	3390	100.0

194) To how much of a degree have you changed in the last 2 to 3 years - The amount of time I spend reading and studying the Bible. (TIMESPNT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much less now	35	1.0
2) Somewhat less now	208	6.1
3) About the same as 2 or 3 years ago	1597	46.9
4) Somewhat greater now	1047	30.7
5) Much greater now	519	15.2
Missing	60
Total	3406	100.0

195) To how much of a degree have you changed in the last 2 to 3 years - The time I spend worshiping and praying with others. (TMEWRSHP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much less now	18	0.5
2) Somewhat less now	125	3.7
3) About the same as 2 or 3 years ago	1715	50.3
4) Somewhat greater now	1042	30.6
5) Much greater now	510	15.0
Missing	56
Total	3410	100.0

196) To how much of a degree have you changed in the last 2 to 3 years - The degree to which I show love to people I meet. (LOVE2OTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much less now	4	0.1
2) Somewhat less now	42	1.2
3) About the same as 2 or 3 years ago	1651	48.5
4) Somewhat greater now	1319	38.7
5) Much greater now	389	11.4
Missing	61
Total	3405	100.0

197) To how much of a degree have you changed in the last 2 to 3 years - The sense of personal responsibility I feel for reducing pain and suffering in the world. (PERSRSP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much less now	21	0.6
2) Somewhat less now	123	3.6
3) About the same as 2 or 3 years ago	2250	66.1
4) Somewhat greater now	828	24.3
5) Much greater now	180	5.3
Missing	64
Total	3402	100.0

198) To how much of a degree have you changed in the last 2 to 3 years - The degree to which I feel that God is guiding me. (HEGUIDES)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much less now	5	0.1
2) Somewhat less now	48	1.4
3) About the same as 2 or 3 years ago	1210	35.6
4) Somewhat greater now	1368	40.2
5) Much greater now	771	22.7
Missing	64
Total	3402	100.0

199) To how much of a degree have you changed in the last 2 to 3 years - The degree to which I care about hunger and poverty in the world. (WORLDPOV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much less now	13	0.4
2) Somewhat less now	56	1.6
3) About the same as 2 or 3 years ago	2078	61.1
4) Somewhat greater now	990	29.1
5) Much greater now	264	7.8
Missing	65
Total	3401	100.0

200) To how much of a degree have you changed in the last 2 to 3 years - The amount of time and money I give to help other people. (AMTTIME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much less now	15	0.4
2) Somewhat less now	95	2.8
3) About the same as 2 or 3 years ago	1303	38.3
4) Somewhat greater now	1585	46.6
5) Much greater now	403	11.8
Missing	65
Total	3401	100.0

201) To how much of a degree have you changed in the last 2 to 3 years - The degree to which I am convinced that God is active in the world. (GODACTIV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much less now	5	0.1
2) Somewhat less now	27	0.8
3) About the same as 2 or 3 years ago	1540	45.2
4) Somewhat greater now	1114	32.7
5) Much greater now	721	21.2
Missing	59
Total	3407	100.0

202) To how much of a degree have you changed in the last 2 to 3 years - The degree to which I let God into my life. (LETGODIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much less now	9	0.3
2) Somewhat less now	58	1.7
3) About the same as 2 or 3 years ago	1204	35.3
4) Somewhat greater now	1309	38.4
5) Much greater now	830	24.3
Missing	56
Total	3410	100.0

203) To how much of a degree have you changed in the last 2 to 3 years - The importance of my spiritual life. (SPIRLIFE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much less now	7	0.2
2) Somewhat less now	40	1.2
3) About the same as 2 or 3 years ago	1107	32.5
4) Somewhat greater now	1282	37.7
5) Much greater now	966	28.4
Missing	64
Total	3402	100.0

204) To how much of a degree have you changed in the last 2 to 3 years - The amount of stress and anxiety in my life. (AMTSTRES)

	TOTAL	%
1) Much less now	296	8.7
2) Somewhat less now	698	20.5
3) About the same as 2 or 3 years ago	1094	32.1
4) Somewhat greater now	944	27.7
5) Much greater now	377	11.1
Missing	57
Total	3409	100.0

205) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE NOT ON THE PAID STAFF OF THEIR CONGREGATION: How much do you agree with the following statement - If I had to change churches, I would feel a great sense of loss. (CHNGCHR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	80	2.4
2) Disagree	287	8.8
3) Not sure	473	14.4
4) Agree	1118	34.1
5) Strongly agree	1318	40.2
Missing	190
Total	3276	100.0

206) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE NOT ON THE PAID STAFF OF THEIR CONGREGATION: How much do you agree with the following statement - I feel at home in this church. (HOMEINCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	24	0.7
2) Disagree	82	2.5
3) Not sure	159	4.9
4) Agree	1242	37.9
5) Strongly agree	1766	54.0
Missing	193
Total	3273	100.0

207) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE NOT ON THE PAID STAFF OF THEIR CONGREGATION: How much do you agree with the following statement - I would change churches if my church developed major leadership or financial problems. (LDRPROBS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	1004	30.8
2) Disagree	1110	34.0
3) Not sure	843	25.9
4) Agree	207	6.3
5) Strongly agree	96	2.9
Missing	206
Total	3260	100.0

208) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE NOT ON THE PAID STAFF OF THEIR CONGREGATION: How much do you agree with the following statement - The church I attend matters a great deal to me. (LIKEMYCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	22	0.7
2) Disagree	71	2.2
3) Not sure	169	5.2
4) Agree	1193	36.5
5) Strongly agree	1815	55.5
Missing	196
Total	3270	100.0

209) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE NOT ON THE PAID STAFF OF THEIR CONGREGATION: Which of these most helps you find meaning and purpose in life? (HELPSME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Religious TV and radio programs	33	1.0
2) My own private religious experiences, such as prayer and meditation	1072	32.9
3) My church	1971	60.5
4) Religious groups or events outside of my church	182	5.6
Missing	208
Total	3258	100.0

210) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE NOT ON THE PAID STAFF OF THEIR CONGREGATION: Which of these gives you the most help with moral questions? (MORALQS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Religious TV and radio programs	87	2.7
2) My own private religious experiences, such as prayer and meditation	1252	38.7
3) My church	1669	51.5
4) Religious groups or events outside of my church	231	7.1
Missing	227
Total	3239	100.0

211) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE NOT ON THE PAID STAFF OF THEIR CONGREGATION: Which of these most helps you grow spiritually? (SPIRGRWS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Religious TV and radio programs	45	1.4
2) My own private religious experiences, such as prayer and meditation	778	24.0
3) My church	2216	68.4
4) Religious groups or events outside of my church	202	6.2
Missing	225
Total	3241	100.0

212) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE NOT ON THE PAID STAFF OF THEIR CONGREGATION: How important to you is belonging to a church? (BELONGCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	2379	72.8
2) Important	691	21.1
3) Somewhat important	164	5.0
4) Not too important	27	0.8
5) Not at all important	9	0.3
Missing	196
Total	3270	100.0

213) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE NOT ON THE PAID STAFF OF THEIR CONGREGATION: How often do you attend worship services at your church? (ATTENDCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	1	0.0
2) A few times a year	38	1.2
3) About once a month	85	2.6
4) Two or three times a month	314	9.6
5) About once a week	2050	62.6
6) More than once a week	788	24.1
Missing	190
Total	3276	100.0

214) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE NOT ON THE PAID STAFF OF THEIR CONGREGATION: How many hours during the past month did you attend programs or events at your church (other than worship)? (HRSATTND)

	TOTAL	%
1) 0 hours	407	12.5
2) 1-2 hours	643	19.7
3) 3-5 hours	1008	30.9
4) 6-10 hours	719	22.1
5) 11-20 hours	333	10.2
6) More than 20 hours	148	4.5
Missing	208
Total	3258	100.0

215) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE NOT ON THE PAID STAFF OF THEIR CONGREGATION: How many hours during the past month did you give volunteer time at your church to teach, lead, serve on a committee, or help with some program or event? (HRSVOLCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) 0 hours	105	3.2
2) 1-2 hours	371	11.4
3) 3-5 hours	1136	34.8
4) 6-10 hours	976	29.9
5) 11-20 hours	388	11.9
6) More than 20 hours	286	8.8
Missing	204
Total	3262	100.0

216) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE NOT ON THE PAID STAFF OF THEIR CONGREGATION: How many hours during the past month did you participate in religious events, programs, or groups outside of your church? (HRSPART)

	TOTAL	%
1) 0 hours	1765	54.3
2) 1-2 hours	695	21.4
3) 3-5 hours	423	13.0
4) 6-10 hours	229	7.0
5) 11-20 hours	78	2.4
6) More than 20 hours	61	1.9
Missing	215
Total	3251	100.0

217) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE NOT ON THE PAID STAFF OF THEIR CONGREGATION: With which denomination is your church affiliated? - Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) (DISCIPLS)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2707	82.5
1) Yes	575	17.5
Missing	184
Total	3282	100.0

218) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE NOT ON THE PAID STAFF OF THEIR CONGREGATION: With which denomination is your church affiliated? - Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2568	78.2
1) Yes	714	21.8
Missing	184
Total	3282	100.0

219) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE NOT ON THE PAID STAFF OF THEIR CONGREGATION: With which denomination is your church affiliated? - Presbyterian Church (U.S.A) (PCUSA)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2692	82.0
1) Yes	590	18.0
Missing	184
Total	3282	100.0

220) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE NOT ON THE PAID STAFF OF THEIR CONGREGATION: With which denomination is your church affiliated? - Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2878	87.7
1) Yes	404	12.3
Missing	184
Total	3282	100.0

221) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE NOT ON THE PAID STAFF OF THEIR CONGREGATION: With which denomination is your church affiliated? - United Methodist Church (UMC)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2773	84.5
1) Yes	509	15.5
Missing	184
Total	3282	100.0

222) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE NOT ON THE PAID STAFF OF THEIR CONGREGATION: With which denomination is your church affiliated? - United Church of Christ (UCC)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2712	82.6
1) Yes	570	17.4
Missing	184
Total	3282	100.0

223) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE NOT ON THE PAID STAFF OF THEIR CONGREGATION: With which denomination is your church affiliated? - I do not know. (NOTKNOW)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	3282	99.7
1) Yes	9	0.3
Missing	175
Total	3291	100.0

224) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE NOT ON THE PAID STAFF OF THEIR CONGREGATION: How important is it to you to attend a church of the denomination you marked above? (ATTDENOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) It's extremely important to me	773	23.5
2) It's important to me	1260	38.4
3) It's somewhat important to me	663	20.2
4) It's not too important to me	273	8.3
5) It's not important at all	314	9.6
Missing	183
Total	3283	100.0

225) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE NOT ON THE PAID STAFF OF THEIR CONGREGATION: How satisfied are you with the denomination you marked in question 204? (SATDENOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	1490	45.3
2) Satisfied	1257	38.2
3) Somewhat satisfied	447	13.6
4) Dissatisfied	78	2.4
5) Very dissatisfied	15	0.5
Missing	179
Total	3287	100.0

226) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE NOT ON THE PAID STAFF OF THEIR CONGREGATION: If you moved to another city that had many churches from which to choose, would you attend a church of the same denomination you now attend? (SAMDENOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, absolutely	1074	32.7
2) Yes, probably	1658	50.5
3) Maybe	458	13.9
4) Probably not	77	2.3
5) No	19	0.6
Missing	180
Total	3286	100.0

227) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE 18 YEARS OR OLDER: What is the highest level of education you have completed? (EDUCATIO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Completed some grade school	6	0.2
2) Completed grade school	18	0.6
3) Took some high school	58	1.8
4) Completed high school	669	20.8
5) Went to vocational school	217	6.7
6) Took some college	654	20.3
7) Completed college	657	20.4
8) Did some graduate or professional degree work	353	11.0
9) Completed a graduate or professional degree	588	18.3
Missing	246
Total	3220	100.0

228) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE 18 YEARS OR OLDER: How much did your family or household earn in 1987? (INCOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than $7,000	82	2.5
2) $7,000 - $12,000	179	5.5
3) $12,001 -$16,000	182	5.6
4) $16,001 - $20,000	222	6.9
5) $20,001 - $25,000	383	11.8
6) $25,001 - $38,000	818	25.3
7) $38,001 - $50,000	675	20.9
8) $50,001 - $75,000	469	14.5
9) $75,001 - $100,000	148	4.6
10) More than $100,000	75	2.3
Missing	233
Total	3233	100.0

229) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE 18 YEARS OR OLDER: Which of the following best applies to you? (MARITAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Single and never married	216	6.5
2) Single, but living with someone in a committed relationship	11	0.3
3) Married	2533	76.3
4) Divorced, now single	140	4.2
5) Divorced and remarried	216	6.5
6) Widowed, now single	150	4.5
7) Widowed and remarried	29	0.9
8) Separated	23	0.7
Missing	148
Total	3318	100.0

230) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE 18 YEARS OR OLDER: What is your political party preference? (POLPARTY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strong Democrat	400	12.1
2) Not very strong Democrat	504	15.3
3) Independent, close to Democrat	376	11.4
4) Independent, no preference	555	16.8
5) Independent, close to Republican	375	11.4
6) No very strong Republican	618	18.8
7) Strong Republican	467	14.2
Missing	171
Total	3295	100.0

231) Which of the following best describes your political orientation? (POLORIEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely liberal	30	0.9
2) Liberal	323	9.6
3) Slightly liberal	380	11.3
4) Moderate	1213	36.1
5) Slightly conservative	673	20.0
6) Conservative	680	20.2
7) Extremely conservative	64	1.9
Missing	103
Total	3363	100.0

232) How many people belong to your church? (NUMCHRCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than 100	389	11.4
2) 100-200	918	26.8
3) 201-500	1373	40.1
4) 501-999	472	13.8
5) 1,000 or more	275	8.0
Missing	39
Total	3427	100.0

233) How well do you think your church does at making a difference in the lives of the following - Children (grades 1-6) (KIDSCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Poor	68	2.0
2) Fair	249	7.3
3) OK	407	12.0
4) Good	866	25.5
5) Very good	1153	33.9
6) Excellent	538	15.8
7) Outstanding	120	3.5
Missing	65
Total	3401	100.0

234) How well do you think your church does at making a difference in the lives of the following - Teenagers? (TEENSCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Poor	317	9.3
2) Fair	468	13.8
3) OK	497	14.6
4) Good	862	25.4
5) Very good	799	23.5
6) Excellent	369	10.9
7) Outstanding	81	2.4
Missing	73
Total	3393	100.0

235) How well do you think your church does at making a difference in the lives of the following - Adults? (ADULTCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Poor	81	2.4
2) Fair	246	7.2
3) OK	446	13.0
4) Good	945	27.6
5) Very good	1077	31.5
6) Excellent	537	15.7
7) Outstanding	89	2.6
Missing	45
Total	3421	100.0

236) Is the following a current Christian education responsibility of yours - Teach Sunday school for Pre-kindergarten (TCHGRPK)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2841	84.9
1) Yes	506	15.1
Missing	119
Total	3347	100.0

237) Is the following a current Christian education responsibility of yours - Teach Sunday school for Kindergarten. (TCHGRK)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2887	86.3
1) Yes	460	13.7
Missing	119
Total	3347	100.0

238) Is the following a current Christian education responsibility of yours - Teach Sunday school for Grade 1 (TCHGR1)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2823	84.3
1) Yes	524	15.7
Missing	119
Total	3347	100.0

239) Is the following a current Christian education responsibility of yours - Teach Sunday school for Grade 2. (TCHGR2)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2835	84.7
1) Yes	512	15.3
Missing	119
Total	3347	100.0

240) Is the following a current Christian education responsibility of yours - Teach Sunday school for Grade 3. (TCHGR3)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2838	84.8
1) Yes	509	15.2
Missing	119
Total	3347	100.0

241) Is the following a current Christian education responsibility of yours - Teach Sunday school for Grade 4. (TCHGR4)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2848	85.1
1) Yes	499	14.9
Missing	119
Total	3347	100.0

242) Is the following a current Christian education responsibility of yours - Teach Sunday school for Grade 5. (TCHGR5)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2855	85.3
1) Yes	492	14.7
Missing	119
Total	3347	100.0

243) Is the following a current Christian education responsibility of yours - Teach Sunday school for Grade 6. (TCHGR6)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2882	86.1
1) Yes	465	13.9
Missing	119
Total	3347	100.0

244) Is the following a current Christian education responsibility of yours - Teach Sunday school for Grade 7. (TCHGR7)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2982	89.1
1) Yes	365	10.9
Missing	119
Total	3347	100.0

245) Is the following a current Christian education responsibility of yours - Teach Sunday school for Grade 8. (TCHGR8)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	3002	89.7
1) Yes	345	10.3
Missing	119
Total	3347	100.0

246) Is the following a current Christian education responsibility of yours - Teach Sunday school for Grade 9. (TCHGR9)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	3068	91.7
1) Yes	279	8.3
Missing	119
Total	3347	100.0

247) Is the following a current Christian education responsibility of yours - Teach Sunday school for Grade 10. (TCHGR10)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	3083	92.1
1) Yes	264	7.9
Missing	119
Total	3347	100.0

248) Is the following a current Christian education responsibility of yours - Teach Sunday school for Grade 11. (TCHGR11)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	3090	92.3
1) Yes	257	7.7
Missing	119
Total	3347	100.0

249) Is the following a current Christian education responsibility of yours - Teach Sunday school for Grade 12. (TCHGR12)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	3093	92.4
1) Yes	254	7.6
Missing	119
Total	3347	100.0

250) Is the following a current Christian education responsibility of yours - Teach Sunday school for young adults. (TCHYADL)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	3200	95.6
1) Yes	147	4.4
Missing	119
Total	3347	100.0

251) Is the following a current Christian education responsibility of yours - Teach Sunday school for adults. (TCHADLT)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2736	81.7
1) Yes	611	18.3
Missing	119
Total	3347	100.0

252) Is the following a current Christian education responsibility of yours - Lead Bible studies for children. (STDYKIDS)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2911	87.0
1) Yes	436	13.0
Missing	119
Total	3347	100.0

253) Is the following a current Christian education responsibility of yours - Lead Bible studies for teenagers. (STDYTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	3134	93.6
1) Yes	213	6.4
Missing	119
Total	3347	100.0

254) Is the following a current Christian education responsibility of yours - Lead Bible studies for young adults. (STDYYADL)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	3272	97.8
1) Yes	75	2.2
Missing	119
Total	3347	100.0

255) Is the following a current Christian education responsibility of yours - Lead Bible studies for adults. (STDYADLT)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2897	86.6
1) Yes	450	13.4
Missing	119
Total	3347	100.0

256) Is the following a current Christian education responsibility of yours - Lead workshops or retreats for adults. (LEADRTRT)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	3231	96.5
1) Yes	116	3.5
Missing	119
Total	3347	100.0

257) Is the following a current Christian education responsibility of yours - Teach confirmation. (TCHCONF)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	3267	97.6
1) Yes	80	2.4
Missing	119
Total	3347	100.0

258) Is the following a current Christian education responsibility of yours - Teach vacation Bible school. (VACBIBSC)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2431	72.6
1) Yes	916	27.4
Missing	119
Total	3347	100.0

259) Is the following a current Christian education responsibility of yours - Lead a youth ministry program. (YTHMINST)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	3137	93.7
1) Yes	210	6.3
Missing	119
Total	3347	100.0

260) Is the following a current Christian education responsibility of yours - Conduct child or youth choir. (YCHOIR)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	3207	95.8
1) Yes	140	4.2
Missing	119
Total	3347	100.0

261) Is the following a current Christian education responsibility of yours - Teach new member classes. (NEWMEMCL)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	3305	98.7
1) Yes	42	1.3
Missing	119
Total	3347	100.0

262) Is the following a current Christian education responsibility of yours - Lead teacher training events. (TRAINTCH)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	3244	96.9
1) Yes	103	3.1
Missing	119
Total	3347	100.0

263) Is the following a current Christian education responsibility of yours - Provide spiritual counseling. (SPIRCOUN)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	3194	95.4
1) Yes	153	4.6
Missing	119
Total	3347	100.0

264) Is the following a current Christian education responsibility of yours - Lead a support group for adults. (ADSUPPGR)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	3281	98.0
1) Yes	66	2.0
Missing	119
Total	3347	100.0

265) Is the following a current Christian education responsibility of yours - Coordinate camping for children or youth. (KIDCAMP)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	3223	96.3
1) Yes	124	3.7
Missing	119
Total	3347	100.0

266) Is the following a current Christian education responsibility of yours - Lead or organize prayer groups. (PRAYGRPS)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	3219	96.2
1) Yes	128	3.8
Missing	119
Total	3347	100.0

267) Is the following a current Christian education responsibility of yours - Coordinate social service activities for children. (COORCAMP)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	3214	96.0
1) Yes	133	4.0
Missing	119
Total	3347	100.0

268) Is the following a current Christian education responsibility of yours - Coordinate social service projects for adults. (COORSERV)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	3271	97.7
1) Yes	76	2.3
Missing	119
Total	3347	100.0

269) Is the following a current Christian education responsibility of yours - Organize and plan adult education events other than on Sunday mornings. (ORGOTHAD)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	3159	94.4
1) Yes	188	5.6
Missing	119
Total	3347	100.0

270) Is the following a current Christian education responsibility of yours - Teach parent education or family education. (PARFAMED)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	3323	99.3
1) Yes	24	0.7
Missing	119
Total	3347	100.0

271) Is the following a current Christian education responsibility of yours - Other. (OTHERRSP)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	2923	87.3
1) Yes	424	12.7
Missing	119
Total	3347	100.0

272) Is the following a current Christian education responsibility of yours - Serve as director of Christian education. (SRVDIRXN)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	3272	97.8
1) Yes	75	2.2
Missing	119
Total	3347	100.0

273) Is the following a current Christian education responsibility of yours - Serve as Sunday school superintendent. (SRVSSUPR)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	3198	95.5
1) Yes	149	4.5
Missing	119
Total	3347	100.0

274) Is the following a current Christian education responsibility of yours - Serve as coordinator of adult education. (COORADED)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	3296	98.5
1) Yes	51	1.5
Missing	119
Total	3347	100.0

275) Is the following a current Christian education responsibility of yours - Serve as chair of Christian education committee. (CHAIRCOM)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	3209	95.9
1) Yes	138	4.1
Missing	119
Total	3347	100.0

276) Is the following a current Christian education responsibility of yours - Serve as director of family ministry. (DIRFAMIN)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	3330	99.5
1) Yes	17	0.5
Missing	119
Total	3347	100.0

277) Is the following a current Christian education responsibility of yours - Serve as minister or pastor. (MINPSTR)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	3300	98.6
1) Yes	47	1.4
Missing	119
Total	3347	100.0

278) How does the following describe your education programs for grades 1-6? Program is innovative and creative. (CRTV16)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	306	9.7
2) Somewhat true	1548	49.1
3) Very true	1299	41.2
Missing	313
Total	3153	100.0

279) How does the following describe your education programs for grades 1-6? Program challenges participants to think. (CHAL16)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	199	6.5
2) Somewhat true	1569	51.5
3) Very true	1281	42.0
Missing	417
Total	3049	100.0

280) How does the following describe your education programs for grades 1-6? Program is well planned and administered. (PLAN16)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	215	6.8
2) Somewhat true	1254	39.9
3) Very true	1672	53.2
Missing	325
Total	3141	100.0

281) How does the following describe your education programs for grades 1-6? Program addresses participants' needs and interests. (NEED16)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	203	6.8
2) Somewhat true	1473	49.1
3) Very true	1321	44.1
Missing	469
Total	2997	100.0

282) How does the following describe your education programs for grades 1-6? Program promotes growth in religious faith and conviction. (GROW16)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	119	3.9
2) Somewhat true	1237	40.3
3) Very true	1717	55.9
Missing	393
Total	3073	100.0

283) How does the following describe your education programs for grades 1-6? Teachers/leaders enjoy participation. (PART16)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	65	2.1
2) Somewhat true	1069	34.3
3) Very true	1980	63.6
Missing	352
Total	3114	100.0

284) How does the following describe your education programs for grades 1-6? Participants enjoy the program. (PROG16)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	58	1.9
2) Somewhat true	1256	41.5
3) Very true	1716	56.6
Missing	436
Total	3030	100.0

285) How does the following describe your education programs for grades 1-6? Teachers/leaders show enthusiasm for Christian education. (ENTH16)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	101	3.2
2) Somewhat true	1114	35.4
3) Very true	1936	61.4
Missing	315
Total	3151	100.0

286) How does the following describe your education programs for grades 1-6? Teachers/leaders have high expectations for learning. (EXPT16)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	263	8.9
2) Somewhat true	1448	48.8
3) Very true	1255	42.3
Missing	500
Total	2966	100.0

287) How does the following describe your education programs for grades 1-6? Teachers/leaders know how to minimize discipline problems. (DISC16)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	217	7.3
2) Somewhat true	1487	50.1
3) Very true	1266	42.6
Missing	496
Total	2970	100.0

288) How does the following describe your education programs for grades 1-6? Teachers/leaders deal well with conflict. (CONF16)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	164	6.0
2) Somewhat true	1382	50.3
3) Very true	1202	43.7
Missing	718
Total	2748	100.0

289) How does the following describe your education programs for grades 1-6? Teachers/leaders encourage participants to raise questions about religious doctrine and theological ideas. (QUES16)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	434	16.0
2) Somewhat true	1220	44.9
3) Very true	1064	39.1
Missing	748
Total	2718	100.0

290) How does the following describe your education programs for grades 1-6? Classes and events feel warm and inviting. (WARM16)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	59	1.9
2) Somewhat true	853	27.5
3) Very true	2191	70.6
Missing	363
Total	3103	100.0

291) How does the following describe your education programs for grades 1-6? Teachers/leaders are caring and loving. (CARE16)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	16	0.5
2) Somewhat true	501	15.9
3) Very true	2638	83.6
Missing	311
Total	3155	100.0

292) How does the following describe your education programs for grades 1-6? The pastor(s) show(s) a deep commitment to Christian education. (CMMT16)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	152	4.8
2) Somewhat true	680	21.5
3) Very true	2329	73.7
Missing	305
Total	3161	100.0

293) How does the following describe your education programs for grades 1-6? The pastor(s) is/are involved in doing Christian education. (INVL16)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	518	16.7
2) Somewhat true	913	29.5
3) Very true	1667	53.8
Missing	368
Total	3098	100.0

294) How does the following describe your education programs for grades 1-6? The pastor(s) is/are knowledgeable about the theory and practice of Christian education. (KNOW16)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	77	2.5
2) Somewhat true	561	18.4
3) Very true	2404	79.0
Missing	424
Total	3042	100.0

295) How does the following describe your education programs for grades 1-6? The pastor(s) is/are enthusiastic about Christian education. (ENGY16)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	146	4.7
2) Somewhat true	636	20.4
3) Very true	2341	75.0
Missing	343
Total	3123	100.0

296) How does the following describe your education programs for grades 1-6? Your church council (or governing board) is interested in Christian education. (COUN16)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	127	4.2
2) Somewhat true	980	32.1
3) Very true	1947	63.8
Missing	412
Total	3054	100.0

297) How does the following describe your education programs for grades 1-6? Adults in your congregation place high priority on Christian education. (PRID16)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	274	8.9
2) Somewhat true	1311	42.7
3) Very true	1485	48.4
Missing	396
Total	3070	100.0

298) How does the following describe your education programs for grades 1-6? Teachers/leaders know how religious faith forms and develops. (FORM16)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	190	6.5
2) Somewhat true	1490	51.2
3) Very true	1230	42.3
Missing	556
Total	2910	100.0

299) How does the following describe your education programs for grades 1-6? Teachers/leaders know about educational theory and practice. (DTRY16)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	340	11.9
2) Somewhat true	1700	59.6
3) Very true	811	28.4
Missing	615
Total	2851	100.0

300) How does the following describe your education programs for grades 1-6? Teachers/leaders know about different learning styles. (STYL16)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	376	13.1
2) Somewhat true	1634	57.0
3) Very true	857	29.9
Missing	599
Total	2867	100.0

301) How does the following describe your education programs for grades 1-6? Teachers/leaders know and understand the Bible. (BIBL16)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	97	3.2
2) Somewhat true	1695	55.2
3) Very true	1279	41.6
Missing	395
Total	3071	100.0

302) How does the following describe your education programs for grades 1-6? Teachers/leaders have teaching competence. (COMP16)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	113	3.7
2) Somewhat true	1406	46.2
3) Very true	1522	50.0
Missing	425
Total	3041	100.0

303) How does the following describe your education programs for grades 1-6? Teachers/leaders look for opportunities to know more about effective Christian education. (OPPS16)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	332	11.0
2) Somewhat true	1468	48.7
3) Very true	1215	40.3
Missing	451
Total	3015	100.0

304) How does the following describe your education programs for grades 1-6? Teachers/leaders know and understand the theology and traditions of your denomination. (DENOM16)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	267	9.1
2) Somewhat true	1740	59.1
3) Very true	939	31.9
Missing	520
Total	2946	100.0

305) How does the following describe your education programs for grades 1-6? Space for Christian education is adequate. (SPAC16)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	535	16.7
2) Somewhat true	870	27.2
3) Very true	1794	56.1
Missing	267
Total	3199	100.0

306) How does the following describe your education programs for grades 1-6? Quality curriculum resources are available. (CURR16)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	168	5.4
2) Somewhat true	880	28.1
3) Very true	2080	66.5
Missing	338
Total	3128	100.0

307) How does the following describe your education programs for grades 1-6? Quality multi-media resources are available. (MEDI16)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	594	20.8
2) Somewhat true	1154	40.3
3) Very true	1114	38.9
Missing	604
Total	2862	100.0

308) How does the following describe your education programs for grades 1-6? A quality Christian education library or resource center is available. (LIBR16)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	769	25.3
2) Somewhat true	1210	39.7
3) Very true	1066	35.0
Missing	421
Total	3045	100.0

309) How does the following describe your education programs for grades 1-6? The annual education budget is carefully planned. (BDGT16)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	318	11.1
2) Somewhat true	971	33.9
3) Very true	1575	55.0
Missing	602
Total	2864	100.0

310) How does the following describe your education programs for grades 1-6? Efforts are made to encourage participation of inactive members. (INAC16)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	498	16.5
2) Somewhat true	1478	49.1
3) Very true	1035	34.4
Missing	455
Total	3011	100.0

311) How does the following describe your education programs for teenagers? Program is innovative and creative. (CRTVTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	506	17.8
2) Somewhat true	1395	49.0
3) Very true	945	33.2
Missing	620
Total	2846	100.0

312) How does the following describe your education programs for teenagers? - Program challenges participants to think. (CHALTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	242	8.8
2) Somewhat true	1253	45.6
3) Very true	1255	45.6
Missing	716
Total	2750	100.0

313) How does the following describe your education programs for teenagers? - Program is well planned and administered. (PLANTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	318	11.3
2) Somewhat true	1281	45.3
3) Very true	1227	43.4
Missing	640
Total	2826	100.0

314) How does the following describe your education programs for teenagers? - Program addresses participants' needs and interests. (NEEDTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	290	10.9
2) Somewhat true	1325	49.6
3) Very true	1056	39.5
Missing	795
Total	2671	100.0

315) How does the following describe your education programs for teenagers? - Program promotes growth in religious faith and conviction. (GROWTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	206	7.5
2) Somewhat true	1186	43.0
3) Very true	1369	49.6
Missing	705
Total	2761	100.0

316) How does the following describe your education programs for teenagers? - Teachers/leaders enjoy participation. (PARTTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	138	5.0
2) Somewhat true	989	35.7
3) Very true	1641	59.3
Missing	698
Total	2768	100.0

317) How does the following describe your education programs for teenagers? - Participants enjoy the program. (PROGTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	237	8.9
2) Somewhat true	1363	51.0
3) Very true	1072	40.1
Missing	794
Total	2672	100.0

318) How does the following describe your education programs for teenagers? - Teachers/leaders show enthusiasm for Christian education. (ENTHTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	170	6.0
2) Somewhat true	1035	36.7
3) Very true	1614	57.3
Missing	647
Total	2819	100.0

319) How does the following describe your education programs for teenagers? - Teachers/leaders have high expectations for learning. (EXPTTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	283	10.7
2) Somewhat true	1225	46.4
3) Very true	1132	42.9
Missing	826
Total	2640	100.0

320) How does the following describe your education programs for teenagers? - Teachers/leaders know how to minimize discipline problems. (DISCTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	248	9.6
2) Somewhat true	1210	46.7
3) Very true	1134	43.8
Missing	874
Total	2592	100.0

321) How does the following describe your education programs for teenagers? - Teachers/leaders deal well with conflict. (CONFTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	203	8.3
2) Somewhat true	1174	47.8
3) Very true	1078	43.9
Missing	1011
Total	2455	100.0

322) How does the following describe your education programs for teenagers? - Teachers/leaders encourage participants to raise questions about religious doctrine and theological ideas. (QUESTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	228	9.0
2) Somewhat true	886	34.9
3) Very true	1427	56.2
Missing	925
Total	2541	100.0

323) How does the following describe your education programs for teenagers? - Classes and events feel warm and inviting. (WARMTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	143	5.2
2) Somewhat true	923	33.7
3) Very true	1673	61.1
Missing	727
Total	2739	100.0

324) How does the following describe your education programs for teenagers? - Teachers/leaders are caring and loving. (CARETEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	59	2.1
2) Somewhat true	532	18.7
3) Very true	2259	79.3
Missing	616
Total	2850	100.0

325) How does the following describe your education programs for teenagers? - The pastor(s) show(s) a deep commitment to Christian education. (CMMTTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	159	5.4
2) Somewhat true	617	20.8
3) Very true	2194	73.9
Missing	496
Total	2970	100.0

326) How does the following describe your education programs for teenagers? - The pastor(s) is/are involved in doing Christian education. (INVLTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	346	11.8
2) Somewhat true	761	26.1
3) Very true	1814	62.1
Missing	545
Total	2921	100.0

327) How does the following describe your education programs for teenagers? - The pastor(s) is/are knowledgeable about the theory and practice of Christian education. (KNOWTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	71	2.5
2) Somewhat true	491	17.1
3) Very true	2314	80.5
Missing	590
Total	2876	100.0

328) How does the following describe your education programs for teenagers? - The pastor(s) is/are enthusiastic about Christian education. (ENGYTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	141	4.8
2) Somewhat true	585	19.9
3) Very true	2212	75.3
Missing	528
Total	2938	100.0

329) How does the following describe your education programs for teenagers? - Your church council (or governing board) is interested in Christian education. (COUNTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	150	5.2
2) Somewhat true	938	32.5
3) Very true	1797	62.3
Missing	581
Total	2885	100.0

330) How does the following describe your education programs for teenagers? - Adults in your congregation place high priority on Christian education. (PRIOTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	338	11.8
2) Somewhat true	1290	44.9
3) Very true	1243	43.3
Missing	595
Total	2871	100.0

331) How does the following describe your education programs for teenagers? - Teachers/leaders know how religious faith forms and develops. (FORMTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	177	6.6
2) Somewhat true	1273	47.4
3) Very true	1238	46.1
Missing	778
Total	2688	100.0

332) How does the following describe your education programs for teenagers? - Teachers/leaders know about educational theory and practice. (DTRYTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	320	12.3
2) Somewhat true	1434	55.0
3) Very true	854	32.7
Missing	858
Total	2608	100.0

333) How does the following describe your education programs for teenagers? - Teachers/leaders know about different learning styles. (STYLTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	341	13.1
2) Somewhat true	1426	54.9
3) Very true	832	32.0
Missing	867
Total	2599	100.0

334) How does the following describe your education programs for teenagers? - Teachers/leaders know and understand the Bible. (BIBLTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	93	3.3
2) Somewhat true	1357	48.5
3) Very true	1348	48.2
Missing	668
Total	2798	100.0

335) How does the following describe your education programs for teenagers? - Teachers/leaders have teaching competence. (COMPTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	123	4.4
2) Somewhat true	1236	44.5
3) Very true	1420	51.1
Missing	687
Total	2779	100.0

336) How does the following describe your education programs for teenagers? - Teachers/leaders look for opportunities to know more about effective Christian education. (OPPSTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	297	10.8
2) Somewhat true	1285	46.7
3) Very true	1169	42.5
Missing	715
Total	2751	100.0

337) How does the following describe your education programs for teenagers? - Teachers/leaders know and understand the theology and traditions of your denomination. (DENMTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	209	7.7
2) Somewhat true	1383	51.3
3) Very true	1105	41.0
Missing	769
Total	2697	100.0

338) How does the following describe your education programs for teenagers? - Space for Christian education is adequate. (SPACTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	516	17.3
2) Somewhat true	822	27.5
3) Very true	1650	55.2
Missing	478
Total	2988	100.0

339) How does the following describe your education programs for teenagers? - Quality curriculum resources are available. (CURRTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	225	8.0
2) Somewhat true	871	31.0
3) Very true	1713	61.0
Missing	657
Total	2809	100.0

340) How does the following describe your education programs for teenagers? - Quality multi-media resources are available. (MEDITEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	551	21.2
2) Somewhat true	1078	41.5
3) Very true	969	37.3
Missing	868
Total	2598	100.0

341) How does the following describe your education programs for teenagers? - A quality Christian education library or resource center is available. (LIBRTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	756	26.5
2) Somewhat true	1114	39.0
3) Very true	984	34.5
Missing	612
Total	2854	100.0

342) How does the following describe your education programs for teenagers? - The annual education budget is carefully planned. (BOGTTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	333	12.4
2) Somewhat true	900	33.6
3) Very true	1447	54.0
Missing	786
Total	2680	100.0

343) How does the following describe your education programs for teenagers? - Efforts are made to encourage participation of inactive members. (INACTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	529	19.1
2) Somewhat true	1330	48.1
3) Very true	904	32.7
Missing	703
Total	2763	100.0

344) How does the following describe your education programs for adults? - Program is innovative and creative. (CRTVADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	400	13.7
2) Somewhat true	1438	49.1
3) Very true	1092	37.3
Missing	536
Total	2930	100.0

345) How does the following describe your education programs for adults? - Program challenges participants to think. (CHALADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	147	5.0
2) Somewhat true	1092	37.5
3) Very true	1675	57.5
Missing	552
Total	2914	100.0

346) How does the following describe your education programs for adults? - Program is well planned and administered. (PLANADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	194	6.7
2) Somewhat true	1154	39.8
3) Very true	1555	53.6
Missing	563
Total	2903	100.0

347) How does the following describe your education programs for adults? - Program addresses participants' needs and interests. (NEEDADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	157	5.6
2) Somewhat true	1250	44.4
3) Very true	1406	50.0
Missing	653
Total	2813	100.0

348) How does the following describe your education programs for adults? - Program promotes growth in religious faith and conviction. (GROWADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	109	3.8
2) Somewhat true	1042	36.0
3) Very true	1744	60.2
Missing	571
Total	2895	100.0

349) How does the following describe your education programs for adults? - Teachers/leaders enjoy participation. (PARTADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	54	1.9
2) Somewhat true	821	28.7
3) Very true	1987	69.4
Missing	604
Total	2862	100.0

350) How does the following describe your education programs for adults? - Participants enjoy the program. (PROGADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	65	2.3
2) Somewhat true	952	34.1
3) Very true	1778	63.6
Missing	671
Total	2795	100.0

351) How does the following describe your education programs for adults? - Teachers/leaders show enthusiasm for Christian education. (ENTHADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	102	3.5
2) Somewhat true	916	31.5
3) Very true	1887	65.0
Missing	561
Total	2905	100.0

352) How does the following describe your education programs for adults? - Teachers/leaders have high expectations for learning. (EXPTADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	226	8.4
2) Somewhat true	1176	43.6
3) Very true	1293	48.0
Missing	771
Total	2695	100.0

353) How does the following describe your education programs for adults? - Teachers/leaders know how to minimize discipline problems. (DISCADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	83	4.1
2) Somewhat true	609	30.4
3) Very true	1309	65.4
Missing	1465
Total	2001	100.0

354) How does the following describe your education programs for adults? - Teachers/leaders deal well with conflict. (CONFADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	123	5.2
2) Somewhat true	939	39.8
3) Very true	1299	55.0
Missing	1105
Total	2361	100.0

355) How does the following describe your education programs for adults? - Teachers/leaders encourage participants to raise questions about religious doctrine and theological ideas. (QUESADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	127	4.6
2) Somewhat true	708	25.4
3) Very true	1950	70.0
Missing	681
Total	2785	100.0

356) How does the following describe your education programs for adults? - Classes and events feel warm and inviting. (WARMADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	72	2.5
2) Somewhat true	823	28.3
3) Very true	2011	69.2
Missing	560
Total	2906	100.0

357) How does the following describe your education programs for adults? - Teachers/leaders are caring and loving. (CAREADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	33	1.1
2) Somewhat true	591	20.4
3) Very true	2278	78.5
Missing	564
Total	2902	100.0

358) How does the following describe your education programs for adults? - The pastor(s) show(s) a deep commitment to Christian education. (CMMTADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	126	4.2
2) Somewhat true	534	17.7
3) Very true	2350	78.1
Missing	456
Total	3010	100.0

359) How does the following describe your education programs for adults? - The pastor(s) is/are involved in doing Christian education. (INVLADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	211	7.1
2) Somewhat true	631	21.2
3) Very true	2138	71.7
Missing	486
Total	2980	100.0

360) How does the following describe your education programs for adults? - The pastor(s) is/are knowledgeable about the theory and practice of Christian education. (KNOWADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	45	1.5
2) Somewhat true	410	14.0
3) Very true	2480	84.5
Missing	531
Total	2935	100.0

361) How does the following describe your education programs for adults? - The pastor(s) is/are enthusiastic about Christian education. (ENGYADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	104	3.5
2) Somewhat true	555	18.6
3) Very true	2321	77.9
Missing	486
Total	2980	100.0

362) How does the following describe your education programs for adults? - Your church council (or governing board) is interested in Christian education. (COUNADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	144	5.0
2) Somewhat true	935	32.3
3) Very true	1818	62.8
Missing	569
Total	2897	100.0

363) How does the following describe your education programs for adults? - Adults in your congregation place high priority on Christian education. (PRIOADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	362	12.3
2) Somewhat true	1345	45.8
3) Very true	1231	41.9
Missing	528
Total	2938	100.0

364) How does the following describe your education programs for adults? - Teachers/leaders know how religious faith forms and develops. (FORMADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	140	5.1
2) Somewhat true	1098	39.9
3) Very true	1511	55.0
Missing	717
Total	2749	100.0

365) How does the following describe your education programs for adults? - Teachers/leaders know about educational theory and practice. (DTRYADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	256	9.6
2) Somewhat true	1333	49.7
3) Very true	1091	40.7
Missing	786
Total	2680	100.0

366) How does the following describe your education programs for adults? - Teachers/leaders know about different learning styles. (STYLADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	311	11.8
2) Somewhat true	1370	51.8
3) Very true	964	36.4
Missing	821
Total	2645	100.0

367) How does the following describe your education programs for adults? - Teachers/leaders know and understand the Bible. (BIBLADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	45	1.5
2) Somewhat true	979	33.5
3) Very true	1901	65.0
Missing	541
Total	2925	100.0

368) How does the following describe your education programs for adults? - Teachers/leaders have teaching competence. (COMPADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	77	2.7
2) Somewhat true	1033	36.1
3) Very true	1752	61.2
Missing	604
Total	2862	100.0

369) How does the following describe your education programs for adults? - Teachers/leaders look for opportunities to know more about effective Christian education. (OPPSADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	293	10.5
2) Somewhat true	1209	43.1
3) Very true	1301	46.4
Missing	663
Total	2803	100.0

370) How does the following describe your education programs for adults? - Teachers/leaders know and understand the theology and traditions of your denomination. (DENMADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	115	4.1
2) Somewhat true	1139	40.2
3) Very true	1581	55.8
Missing	631
Total	2835	100.0

371) How does the following describe your education programs for adults? - Space for Christian education is adequate. (SPACADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	466	15.3
2) Somewhat true	802	26.3
3) Very true	1784	58.5
Missing	414
Total	3052	100.0

372) How does the following describe your education programs for adults? - Quality curriculum resources are available. (CURRADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	163	5.8
2) Somewhat true	760	26.9
3) Very true	1907	67.4
Missing	636
Total	2830	100.0

373) How does the following describe your education programs for adults? - Quality multi-media resources are available. (MEDIADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	525	20.0
2) Somewhat true	1060	40.5
3) Very true	1035	39.5
Missing	846
Total	2620	100.0

374) How does the following describe your education programs for adults? - A quality Christian education library or resource center is available. (LIBRADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	656	22.6
2) Somewhat true	1123	38.8
3) Very true	1118	38.6
Missing	569
Total	2897	100.0

375) How does the following describe your education programs for adults? - The annual education budget is carefully planned. (BDGTADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	330	12.2
2) Somewhat true	922	34.2
3) Very true	1444	53.6
Missing	770
Total	2696	100.0

376) How does the following describe your education programs for adults? - Efforts are made to encourage participation of inactive members. (INACADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not true	574	20.2
2) Somewhat true	1330	46.8
3) Very true	936	33.0
Missing	626
Total	2840	100.0

377) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for grades 1-6? - Developing Bible knowledge. (DEVL16)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	111	3.5
2) Some emphasis	1128	35.6
3) Strong emphasis	1926	60.9
Missing	301
Total	3165	100.0

378) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for grades 1-6? - Teaching Bible stories. (TECH16)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	30	0.9
2) Some emphasis	519	16.3
3) Strong emphasis	2644	82.8
Missing	273
Total	3193	100.0

379) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for grades 1-6? - Bible memorization. (MEMR16)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	992	32.6
2) Some emphasis	1391	45.8
3) Strong emphasis	657	21.6
Missing	426
Total	3040	100.0

380) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for grades 1-6? - Theological reflection on human experience. (HUEX16)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	783	28.8
2) Some emphasis	1339	49.3
3) Strong emphasis	595	21.9
Missing	749
Total	2717	100.0

381) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for grades 1-6? - Denominational theology, tradition, and history. (DENO16)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	1347	47.1
2) Some emphasis	1188	41.5
3) Strong emphasis	326	11.4
Missing	605
Total	2861	100.0

382) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for grades 1-6? - Providing opportunities for giving help to other people. (GIVH16)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	422	13.8
2) Some emphasis	1595	52.1
3) Strong emphasis	1043	34.1
Missing	406
Total	3060	100.0

383) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for grades 1-6? - Providing fellowship or social interaction. (FLSI16)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	253	8.2
2) Some emphasis	1285	41.6
3) Strong emphasis	1550	50.2
Missing	378
Total	3088	100.0

384) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for grades 1-6? - Promoting intergenerational contact. (INTR16)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	837	30.0
2) Some emphasis	1287	46.1
3) Strong emphasis	670	24.0
Missing	672
Total	2794	100.0

385) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for grades 1-6? - Teaching moral values. (MORL16)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	98	3.1
2) Some emphasis	1098	35.2
3) Strong emphasis	1919	61.6
Missing	351
Total	3115	100.0

386) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for grades 1-6? - Teaching moral decision-making. (DECS16)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	226	7.5
2) Some emphasis	1303	43.4
3) Strong emphasis	1470	49.0
Missing	467
Total	2999	100.0

387) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for grades 1-6? - Global awareness and understanding. (GAWR16)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	959	33.2
2) Some emphasis	1539	53.3
3) Strong emphasis	389	13.5
Missing	579
Total	2887	100.0

388) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for grades 1-6? - Multi-cultural awareness and understanding. (MAWR16)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	1014	35.7
2) Some emphasis	1449	51.0
3) Strong emphasis	380	13.4
Missing	623
Total	2843	100.0

389) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for grades 1-6? - Discussion of local or national social issues. (SOCI16)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	1705	60.5
2) Some emphasis	948	33.6
3) Strong emphasis	167	5.9
Missing	646
Total	2820	100.0

390) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for grades 1-6? - Peacemaking. (PEAC16)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	898	30.9
2) Some emphasis	1405	48.4
3) Strong emphasis	599	20.6
Missing	564
Total	2902	100.0

391) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for grades 1-6? - Learning how to apply faith to everyday life. (FAIT16)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	161	5.2
2) Some emphasis	1201	39.1
3) Strong emphasis	1711	55.7
Missing	393
Total	3073	100.0

392) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for grades 1-6? - Awareness and understanding of other faith traditions. (TRAD16)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	1241	42.4
2) Some emphasis	1331	45.5
3) Strong emphasis	354	12.1
Missing	540
Total	2926	100.0

393) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for grades 1-6? - Appreciation of religious music. (RELM16)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	417	13.5
2) Some emphasis	1286	41.6
3) Strong emphasis	1390	44.9
Missing	373
Total	3093	100.0

394) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for grades 1-6? - Understanding and appreciation of church symbols. (SYMB16)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	753	25.1
2) Some emphasis	1563	52.1
3) Strong emphasis	683	22.8
Missing	467
Total	2999	100.0

395) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for grades 1-6? - Involving parents in program decisions and planning. (INPR16)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	1172	39.5
2) Some emphasis	1170	39.5
3) Strong emphasis	622	21.0
Missing	502
Total	2964	100.0

396) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for grades 1-6? - Providing classes to help parents learn how to promote the faith of their children. (PROM16)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	2112	72.9
2) Some emphasis	568	19.6
3) Strong emphasis	216	7.5
Missing	570
Total	2896	100.0

397) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for grades 1-6? - Providing classes for parents on effective parenting or communication. (EFFC16)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	2010	69.6
2) Some emphasis	644	22.3
3) Strong emphasis	235	8.1
Missing	577
Total	2889	100.0

398) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for grades 1-6? - Informing parents of students' progress. (STPR16)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	1830	62.5
2) Some emphasis	838	28.6
3) Strong emphasis	258	8.8
Missing	540
Total	2926	100.0

399) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for teenagers? - Developing Bible knowledge. (DEVLTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	182	6.5
2) Some emphasis	1098	39.0
3) Strong emphasis	1533	54.5
Missing	653
Total	2813	100.0

400) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for teenagers? - Teaching Bible stories. (TECHTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	281	10.3
2) Some emphasis	1193	43.9
3) Strong emphasis	1246	45.8
Missing	746
Total	2720	100.0

401) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for teenagers? - Bible memorization. (MEMRTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	1208	46.2
2) Some emphasis	995	38.1
3) Strong emphasis	409	15.7
Missing	854
Total	2612	100.0

402) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for teenagers? - Theological reflection on human experience. (HUEXTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	358	14.4
2) Some emphasis	1174	47.3
3) Strong emphasis	951	38.3
Missing	983
Total	2483	100.0

403) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for teenagers? - Denominational theology, tradition, and history. (DENOTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	702	27.1
2) Some emphasis	1342	51.9
3) Strong emphasis	542	21.0
Missing	880
Total	2586	100.0

404) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for teenagers? - Providing opportunities for giving help to other people. (GIVHTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	294	10.5
2) Some emphasis	1375	49.1
3) Strong emphasis	1133	40.4
Missing	664
Total	2802	100.0

405) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for teenagers? - Providing fellowship or social interaction. (FLSITEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	115	4.0
2) Some emphasis	879	30.3
3) Strong emphasis	1906	65.7
Missing	566
Total	2900	100.0

406) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for teenagers? - Promoting intergenerational contact. (INTRTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	679	26.5
2) Some emphasis	1224	47.7
3) Strong emphasis	661	25.8
Missing	902
Total	2564	100.0

407) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for teenagers? - Teaching moral values. (MORLTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	84	3.0
2) Some emphasis	862	30.4
3) Strong emphasis	1894	66.7
Missing	626
Total	2840	100.0

408) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for teenagers? - Teaching moral decision-making. (DECSTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	133	4.8
2) Some emphasis	904	32.6
3) Strong emphasis	1735	62.6
Missing	694
Total	2772	100.0

409) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for teenagers? - Global awareness and understanding. (GAWRTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	568	21.9
2) Some emphasis	1463	56.3
3) Strong emphasis	566	21.8
Missing	869
Total	2597	100.0

410) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for teenagers? - Multi-cultural awareness and understanding. (MAWRTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	709	27.9
2) Some emphasis	1371	53.9
3) Strong emphasis	464	18.2
Missing	922
Total	2544	100.0

411) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for teenagers? - Discussion of local or national social issues. (SOCITEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	679	26.6
2) Some emphasis	1371	53.7
3) Strong emphasis	503	19.7
Missing	913
Total	2553	100.0

412) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for teenagers? - Peacemaking. (PEACTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	567	21.8
2) Some emphasis	1344	51.8
3) Strong emphasis	684	26.4
Missing	871
Total	2595	100.0

413) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for teenagers? - Learning how to apply faith to everyday life. (FAITTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	105	3.8
2) Some emphasis	882	31.6
3) Strong emphasis	1803	64.6
Missing	676
Total	2790	100.0

414) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for teenagers? - Awareness and understanding of other faith traditions. (TRADTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	686	26.1
2) Some emphasis	1432	54.4
3) Strong emphasis	513	19.5
Missing	835
Total	2631	100.0

415) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for teenagers? - Appreciation of religious music. (RELMTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	572	20.6
2) Some emphasis	1094	39.3
3) Strong emphasis	1115	40.1
Missing	685
Total	2781	100.0

416) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for teenagers? - Understanding and appreciation of church symbols. (SYMBTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	628	23.6
2) Some emphasis	1348	50.8
3) Strong emphasis	680	25.6
Missing	810
Total	2656	100.0

417) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for teenagers? - Involving parents in program decisions and planning. (INPRTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	905	34.0
2) Some emphasis	1122	42.2
3) Strong emphasis	632	23.8
Missing	807
Total	2659	100.0

418) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for teenagers? - Providing classes to help parents learn how to promote the faith of their children. (PROMTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	1911	71.8
2) Some emphasis	529	19.9
3) Strong emphasis	222	8.3
Missing	804
Total	2662	100.0

419) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for teenagers? - Providing classes for parents on effective parenting or communication. (EFFCTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	1805	68.2
2) Some emphasis	593	22.4
3) Strong emphasis	248	9.4
Missing	820
Total	2646	100.0

420) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for teenagers? - Informing parents of students' progress. (STPRTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	1681	64.6
2) Some emphasis	689	26.5
3) Strong emphasis	232	8.9
Missing	864
Total	2602	100.0

421) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for adults - Developing Bible knowledge. (DEVLADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	96	3.2
2) Some emphasis	788	26.4
3) Strong emphasis	2106	70.4
Missing	476
Total	2990	100.0

422) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for adults - Teaching Bible stories. (TECHADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	374	13.3
2) Some emphasis	1160	41.1
3) Strong emphasis	1288	45.6
Missing	644
Total	2822	100.0

423) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for adults - Bible memorization. (MEMRADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	1628	61.2
2) Some emphasis	759	28.5
3) Strong emphasis	274	10.3
Missing	805
Total	2661	100.0

424) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for adults - Theological reflection on human experience. (HUEXADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	212	8.0
2) Some emphasis	976	36.9
3) Strong emphasis	1460	55.1
Missing	818
Total	2648	100.0

425) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for adults - Denominational theology, tradition, and history. (DENOADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	500	18.5
2) Some emphasis	1359	50.3
3) Strong emphasis	843	31.2
Missing	764
Total	2702	100.0

426) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for adults - Providing opportunities for giving help to other people. (GIVHADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	254	8.8
2) Some emphasis	1252	43.2
3) Strong emphasis	1393	48.1
Missing	567
Total	2899	100.0

427) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for adults - Providing fellowship or social interaction. (FLSIADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	114	3.8
2) Some emphasis	935	31.3
3) Strong emphasis	1936	64.9
Missing	481
Total	2985	100.0

428) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for adults - Promoting intergenerational contact. (INTRADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	659	24.9
2) Some emphasis	1208	45.6
3) Strong emphasis	783	29.5
Missing	816
Total	2650	100.0

429) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for adults - Teaching moral values. (MORLADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	190	6.6
2) Some emphasis	1046	36.5
3) Strong emphasis	1633	56.9
Missing	597
Total	2869	100.0

430) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for adults - Teaching moral decision-making. (DECSADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	208	7.4
2) Some emphasis	1066	37.9
3) Strong emphasis	1535	54.6
Missing	657
Total	2809	100.0

431) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for adults - Global awareness and understanding. (GWARADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	413	14.9
2) Some emphasis	1397	50.5
3) Strong emphasis	955	34.5
Missing	701
Total	2765	100.0

432) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for adults - Multi-cultural awareness and understanding. (MAWRADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	645	24.1
2) Some emphasis	1354	50.5
3) Strong emphasis	681	25.4
Missing	786
Total	2680	100.0

433) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for adults - Discussion of local or national social issues. (SOCIADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	431	15.6
2) Some emphasis	1360	49.2
3) Strong emphasis	976	35.3
Missing	699
Total	2767	100.0

434) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for adults - Peacemaking. (PEACADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	514	18.7
2) Some emphasis	1335	48.6
3) Strong emphasis	899	32.7
Missing	718
Total	2748	100.0

435) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for adults - Learning how to apply faith to everyday life. (FAITADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	69	2.3
2) Some emphasis	804	27.3
3) Strong emphasis	2077	70.4
Missing	516
Total	2950	100.0

436) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for adults - Awareness and understanding of other faith traditions. (TRADADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	586	21.0
2) Some emphasis	1430	51.3
3) Strong emphasis	770	27.6
Missing	680
Total	2786	100.0

437) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for adults - Appreciation of religious music. (RELMADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	490	17.0
2) Some emphasis	1002	34.8
3) Strong emphasis	1384	48.1
Missing	590
Total	2876	100.0

438) How much emphasis is put on the following for education programs for adults - Understanding and appreciation of church symbols. (SYMBADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) No or minor emphasis	673	24.5
2) Some emphasis	1305	47.6
3) Strong emphasis	766	27.9
Missing	722
Total	2744	100.0

439) How many times in the last year has the following occurred in your church? - Church's governing body, during its regular meetings, having a thoughtful discussion about Christian education. (OCCRTHDS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Never	297	12.3
1) Once	304	12.6
2) Twice	391	16.2
3) 3 or 4 times	729	30.3
4) 5 times or more	686	28.5
Missing	1059
Total	2407	100.0

440) How many times in the last year has the following occurred in your church? - In-service training events provided for teachers. (OCCRINSR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Never	937	30.1
1) Once	812	26.1
2) Twice	699	22.4
3) 3 or 4 times	514	16.5
4) 5 times or more	155	5.0
Missing	349
Total	3117	100.0

441) How many times in the last year has the following occurred in your church? - Teachers named and given recognition in a worship service. (OCCRRECG)

	TOTAL	%
0) Never	422	12.8
1) Once	1639	49.6
2) Twice	755	22.9
3) 3 or 4 times	342	10.4
4) 5 times or more	146	4.4
Missing	162
Total	3304	100.0

442) How many times in the last year has the following occurred in your church? - Teachers gathering to discuss the goals and objectives of Christian education. (OCCRDISC)

	TOTAL	%
0) Never	705	22.2
1) Once	739	23.3
2) Twice	553	17.4
3) 3 or 4 times	613	19.3
4) 5 times or more	560	17.7
Missing	296
Total	3170	100.0

443) How many times in the last year has the following occurred in your church? - Teachers gathering to coordinate and plan Christian education. (OCCRCOOR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Never	665	21.1
1) Once	662	21.0
2) Twice	526	16.7
3) 3 or 4 times	667	21.1
4) 5 times or more	636	20.2
Missing	310
Total	3156	100.0

444) How many times in the last year has the following occurred in your church? - Teachers gathering for own spiritual formation. (OCCRSPIR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Never	1928	66.4
1) Once	378	13.0
2) Twice	238	8.2
3) 3 or 4 times	202	7.0
4) 5 times or more	159	5.5
Missing	561
Total	2905	100.0

445) How many times in the last year has the following occurred in your church? - Teachers given instruction in denominational theology and tradition. (OCCRINST)

	TOTAL	%
0) Never	2268	77.6
1) Once	342	11.7
2) Twice	144	4.9
3) 3 or 4 times	103	3.5
4) 5 times or more	66	2.3
Missing	543
Total	2923	100.0

446) How many times in the last year has the following occurred in your church? - Teachers spending a full day or more together to plan. (OCCRPLAN)

	TOTAL	%
0) Never	2481	81.8
1) Once	344	11.3
2) Twice	116	3.8
3) 3 or 4 times	65	2.1
4) 5 times or more	26	0.9
Missing	434
Total	3032	100.0

447) How many times in the last year has the following occurred in your church? - Children participating in planning the children's program. (OCCRCHPR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Never	1935	67.1
1) Once	403	14.0
2) Twice	264	9.2
3) 3 or 4 times	192	6.7
4) 5 times or more	88	3.1
Missing	584
Total	2882	100.0

448) How many times in the last year has the following occurred in your church? - Teenagers participating in planning the youth program. (OCCRYTHP)

	TOTAL	%
0) Never	577	21.6
1) Once	469	17.5
2) Twice	484	18.1
3) 3 or 4 times	583	21.8
4) 5 times or more	561	21.0
Missing	792
Total	2674	100.0

449) How many times in the last year has the following occurred in your church? - Children's program receiving a thoughtful evaluation. (OCCREVAL)

	TOTAL	%
0) Never	650	23.7
1) Once	755	27.6
2) Twice	592	21.6
3) 3 or 4 times	465	17.0
4) 5 times or more	276	10.1
Missing	728
Total	2738	100.0

450) How many times in the last year has the following occurred in your church? - Teenage program receiving a thoughtful evaluation. (OCCRTEVL)

	TOTAL	%
0) Never	593	23.6
1) Once	618	24.6
2) Twice	540	21.5
3) 3 or 4 times	465	18.5
4) 5 times or more	298	11.9
Missing	952
Total	2514	100.0

451) How many times in the last year has the following occurred in your church? - Adult program receiving a thoughtful evaluation. (OCCRAEVL)

	TOTAL	%
0) Never	716	29.9
1) Once	591	24.7
2) Twice	450	18.8
3) 3 or 4 times	407	17.0
4) 5 times or more	227	9.5
Missing	1075
Total	2391	100.0

452) How many times in the last year has the following occurred in your church? - Teachers meeting to help each other deal with specific problems and challenges. (OCCRDEAL)

	TOTAL	%
0) Never	1338	45.4
1) Once	529	18.0
2) Twice	395	13.4
3) 3 or 4 times	386	13.1
4) 5 times or more	298	10.1
Missing	520
Total	2946	100.0

453) How many times in the last year has the following occurred in your church? - Teachers given instruction in effective teaching methods. (OCCREFFC)

	TOTAL	%
0) Never	1503	49.4
1) Once	740	24.3
2) Twice	402	13.2
3) 3 or 4 times	253	8.3
4) 5 times or more	146	4.8
Missing	422
Total	3044	100.0

454) How many times in the last year has the following occurred in your church? - A study made of children's needs and interests. (OCCRCSTY)

	TOTAL	%
0) Never	1737	62.3
1) Once	507	18.2
2) Twice	252	9.0
3) 3 or 4 times	190	6.8
4) 5 times or more	101	3.6
Missing	679
Total	2787	100.0

455) How many times in the last year has the following occurred in your church? - A study made of teenagers' needs and interests. (OCCRTSTY)

	TOTAL	%
0) Never	1308	50.6
1) Once	591	22.9
2) Twice	297	11.5
3) 3 or 4 times	255	9.9
4) 5 times or more	133	5.1
Missing	882
Total	2584	100.0

456) How many times in the last year has the following occurred in your church? - A study made of adults' needs and interests. (OCCRASTY)

	TOTAL	%
0) Never	1294	51.0
1) Once	632	24.9
2) Twice	285	11.2
3) 3 or 4 times	223	8.8
4) 5 times or more	104	4.1
Missing	928
Total	2538	100.0

457) How many times in the last year has the following occurred in your church? - Teachers evaluated. (OCCRTEVA)

	TOTAL	%
0) Never	2208	81.8
1) Once	271	10.0
2) Twice	118	4.4
3) 3 or 4 times	60	2.2
4) 5 times or more	43	1.6
Missing	766
Total	2700	100.0

458) How many times in the last year has the following occurred in your church? - Children meaningfully involved in a Sunday morning worship service. (OCCRCWRS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Never	458	14.3
1) Once	435	13.6
2) Twice	440	13.8
3) 3 or 4 times	564	17.6
4) 5 times or more	1300	40.7
Missing	269
Total	3197	100.0

459) How many times in the last year has the following occurred in your church? - Teenagers meaningfully involved in a Sunday morning worship service. (OCCRTWRS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Never	406	12.8
1) Once	707	22.3
2) Twice	612	19.3
3) 3 or 4 times	615	19.4
4) 5 times or more	830	26.2
Missing	296
Total	3170	100.0

460) In your view, does your denomination produce quality resources, training, and support for Christian education? (SUPPCHED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2343	79.0
3) No	624	21.0
Missing	499
Total	2967	100.0

461) In your view, does your denomination's regional office give meaningful support and help to your congregation's Christian education program? (REGSUPPT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1756	76.0
3) No	554	24.0
Missing	1156
Total	2310	100.0

462) Does your church have a brochure describing its Christian education program? (BROCCHED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	712	27.7
3) No	1859	72.3
Missing	895
Total	2571	100.0

463) Does your church do a good job of publicizing its Christian education program to members? (PUBCHRED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1973	64.5
3) No	1086	35.5
Missing	407
Total	3059	100.0

464) Does your church do a good job of publicizing its Christian education program to your local community? (PUBCHEDL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	740	27.2
3) No	1985	72.8
Missing	741
Total	2725	100.0

465) Are children or youth rewarded for good attendance? (GOODATTN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1784	59.3
3) No	1225	40.7
Missing	457
Total	3009	100.0

466) Are attendance records for children kept? (CHLDATTN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2946	91.7
3) No	266	8.3
Missing	254
Total	3212	100.0

467) Are attendance records for teenagers kept? (TEENATTN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	2307	83.6
3) No	453	16.4
Missing	706
Total	2760	100.0

468) Does your church have a clear mission or purpose statement for the Christian education of children? (CLRMISSC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1409	64.1
3) No	789	35.9
Missing	1268
Total	2198	100.0

469) Does your church have a clear mission or purpose statement for the Christian education of teenagers? (CLRMISST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1221	59.8
3) No	822	40.2
Missing	1423
Total	2043	100.0

470) Does your church have a clear mission or purpose statement for the Christian education of adults? (CLRMISSA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1219	59.6
3) No	826	40.4
Missing	1421
Total	2045	100.0

471) Does your church have clearly stated learning objectives for children? (LEAROBJC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1226	50.8
3) No	1188	49.2
Missing	1052
Total	2414	100.0

472) Does your church have clearly stated learning objectives for teenagers? (LEAROBJT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1037	46.9
3) No	1174	53.1
Missing	1255
Total	2211	100.0

473) Does your church have clearly stated learning objectives for adults? (LEAROBJA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	908	42.0
3) No	1253	58.0
Missing	1305
Total	2161	100.0

474) In promoting effective Christian education, how much of a problem is the following - Difficulty in getting children or youth to pay attention. (PROBATTN)

	TOTAL	%
1) A major problem	189	5.7
2) A somewhat major problem	652	19.7
3) A minor problem	1931	58.2
4) No problem	545	16.4
Missing	149
Total	3317	100.0

475) In promoting effective Christian education, how much of a problem is the following - Parent disinterest. (PROBPRDS)

	TOTAL	%
1) A major problem	565	17.1
2) A somewhat major problem	974	29.4
3) A minor problem	1178	35.6
4) No problem	593	17.9
Missing	156
Total	3310	100.0

476) In promoting effective Christian education, how much of a problem is the following - Adult disinterest in adult education. (PROBDISN)

	TOTAL	%
1) A major problem	530	16.1
2) A somewhat major problem	966	29.4
3) A minor problem	1107	33.7
4) No problem	682	20.8
Missing	181
Total	3285	100.0

477) In promoting effective Christian education, how much of a problem is the following - Recruitment of volunteer teachers and leaders. (PROBRECR)

	TOTAL	%
1) A major problem	870	26.0
2) A somewhat major problem	1099	32.9
3) A minor problem	1033	30.9
4) No problem	341	10.2
Missing	123
Total	3343	100.0

478) In promoting effective Christian education, how much of a problem is the following - Lack of motivation to learn by children. (PROBCMOT)

	TOTAL	%
1) A major problem	134	4.1
2) A somewhat major problem	525	16.0
3) A minor problem	1427	43.5
4) No problem	1191	36.3
Missing	189
Total	3277	100.0

479) In promoting effective Christian education, how much of a problem is the following - Lack of motivation to learn by teenagers. (PROBTMOT)

	TOTAL	%
1) A major problem	383	12.0
2) A somewhat major problem	845	26.5
3) A minor problem	1303	40.9
4) No problem	653	20.5
Missing	282
Total	3184	100.0

480) In promoting effective Christian education, how much of a problem is the following - Lack of motivation to learn by adults. (PROBAMOT)

	TOTAL	%
1) A major problem	278	8.5
2) A somewhat major problem	681	20.9
3) A minor problem	1163	35.7
4) No problem	1135	34.8
Missing	209
Total	3257	100.0

481) In promoting effective Christian education, how much of a problem is the following - Children's busy schedules. (PROBCSCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) A major problem	329	10.2
2) A somewhat major problem	795	24.6
3) A minor problem	1393	43.1
4) No problem	712	22.1
Missing	237
Total	3229	100.0

482) In promoting effective Christian education, how much of a problem is the following - Teenagers' busy schedules. (PROBTSCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) A major problem	728	22.9
2) A somewhat major problem	1055	33.2
3) A minor problem	1060	33.4
4) No problem	330	10.4
Missing	293
Total	3173	100.0

483) In promoting effective Christian education, how much of a problem is the following - Adults' busy schedules. (PROBASCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) A major problem	772	23.9
2) A somewhat major problem	1110	34.4
3) A minor problem	1021	31.6
4) No problem	324	10.0
Missing	239
Total	3227	100.0

484) In promoting effective Christian education, how much of a problem is the following - The Christian education budget. (PROBCBUD)

	TOTAL	%
1) A major problem	176	5.5
2) A somewhat major problem	430	13.4
3) A minor problem	1130	35.2
4) No problem	1475	45.9
Missing	255
Total	3211	100.0

485) In promoting effective Christian education, how much of a problem is the following - The quality of Christian education curriculum resources. (PROBQUAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) A major problem	143	4.4
2) A somewhat major problem	333	10.3
3) A minor problem	967	29.8
4) No problem	1799	55.5
Missing	224
Total	3242	100.0

486) In promoting effective Christian education, how much of a problem is the following - Rapid turnover for teachers. (PROBTURN)

	TOTAL	%
1) A major problem	150	4.6
2) A somewhat major problem	383	11.9
3) A minor problem	1185	36.7
4) No problem	1514	46.8
Missing	234
Total	3232	100.0

487) In promoting effective Christian education, how much of a problem is the following - Teacher preparation for classes. (PROBPREP)

	TOTAL	%
1) A major problem	87	2.7
2) A somewhat major problem	311	9.6
3) A minor problem	1198	36.9
4) No problem	1647	50.8
Missing	223
Total	3243	100.0

488) In promoting effective Christian education, how much of a problem is the following - Support of the senior pastor for Christian education. (PROBSENP)

	TOTAL	%
1) A major problem	108	3.8
2) A somewhat major problem	181	6.3
3) A minor problem	447	15.6
4) No problem	2123	74.3
Missing	607
Total	2859	100.0

489) In promoting effective Christian education, how much of a problem is the following - Teacher competence. (PROBCOMP)

	TOTAL	%
1) A major problem	59	1.8
2) A somewhat major problem	232	7.1
3) A minor problem	1121	34.2
4) No problem	1867	56.9
Missing	187
Total	3279	100.0

490) In promoting effective Christian education, how much of a problem is the following - Church too small to offer much in the way of formal programs. (PROBSMLL)

	TOTAL	%
1) A major problem	276	9.3
2) A somewhat major problem	373	12.6
3) A minor problem	750	25.4
4) No problem	1558	52.7
Missing	509
Total	2957	100.0

491) In promoting effective Christian education, how much of a problem is the following - Support by congregation for Christian education. (PROBCONG)

	TOTAL	%
1) A major problem	176	5.4
2) A somewhat major problem	446	13.6
3) A minor problem	981	30.0
4) No problem	1666	51.0
Missing	197
Total	3269	100.0

492) In promoting effective Christian education, how much of a problem is the following - Irregular attendance by children or youth. (PROBIRRG)

	TOTAL	%
1) A major problem	452	13.6
2) A somewhat major problem	847	25.5
3) A minor problem	1480	44.6
4) No problem	542	16.3
Missing	145
Total	3321	100.0

493) To what degree would you say that your church tries to coordinate Christian education so that children, teenagers, and adults are simultaneously studying the same issues or exploring the same Bible passages? (SAMISSUE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	1281	38.8
2) A little	548	16.6
3) Somewhat	759	23.0
4) Quite a bit	498	15.1
5) A great deal	217	6.6
Missing	163
Total	3303	100.0

494) Do you refer to yourself as a born-again Christian? (BRNAGNCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1168	34.4
2) I'm not sure	225	6.6
3) No	2000	58.9
Missing	73
Total	3393	100.0

495) Some people think that Protestant churches in the U.S. have a bias which favors the male point of view in theology and doctrine. Do you think a bias toward the male point of view exists in your church's theology and doctrine? (MALEBIAS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	560	16.5
2) I'm not sure	708	20.9
3) No	2122	62.6
Missing	76
Total	3390	100.0

496) Do you want your church to do more to include the experience, wisdom, and insight of women in its theology, doctrine, and understanding of the Bible? (WOMNINST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1449	42.8
2) I'm not sure	1031	30.5
3) No	904	26.7
Missing	82
Total	3384	100.0

497) Do you want your church to do more to include the experience, wisdom, and insight of minorities in its theology, doctrine, and understanding of the Bible? (MININSGT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1619	47.9
2) I'm not sure	1074	31.8
3) No	687	20.3
Missing	86
Total	3380	100.0

498) How much emphasis is put on the following for grades 1-6? - Religious instruction (Emphasis is placed on transmitting Christian religious beliefs, knowledge, and practices to participants. Good teaching is highly valued, and the Christian education program offers structured classes in which good teaching can take place.) (RELI16)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis in my church	95	2.9
2) Minor emphasis in my church	290	8.9
3) Some emphasis in my church	744	22.9
4) Moderate emphasis in my church	993	30.5
5) Strong emphasis in my church	1134	34.8
Missing	210
Total	3256	100.0

499) How much emphasis is put on the following for grades 1-6? - Faith community (Emphasis is placed on how persons are initiated and grow into the Christian faith community. Persons are intentionally socialized into the faith by being immersed in the rituals, traditions, symbols, and patterns of living normative within the particular community of faith. The church gives much attention to creating shared values, rituals, and traditions.) (FAIC16)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis in my church	340	10.6
2) Minor emphasis in my church	825	25.7
3) Some emphasis in my church	995	31.0
4) Moderate emphasis in my church	669	20.9
5) Strong emphasis in my church	377	11.8
Missing	260
Total	3206	100.0

500) How much emphasis is put on the following for grades 1-6? - Spiritual development (Emphasis is placed on nurturing the natural unfolding of each individual person's religious experience and religious quest. Faith develops in an ordered way, with persons at different places in the growth process. Learners are helped to use life experiences and life crises as opportunities to grow in faith.) (SPIR16)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis in my church	287	8.9
2) Minor emphasis in my church	670	20.9
3) Some emphasis in my church	1011	31.5
4) Moderate emphasis in my church	711	22.2
5) Strong emphasis in my church	530	16.5
Missing	257
Total	3209	100.0

501) How much emphasis is put on the following for grades 1-6? - Liberation (Emphasis is placed on analyzing and understanding the political, social, and cultural context in which human life and action takes place. This approach serves as one antidote to individualism, helping learners understand how social systems can cause oppression and injustice. Action and reflection on action is encouraged.) (LIBT16)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis in my church	1172	36.8
2) Minor emphasis in my church	1099	34.5
3) Some emphasis in my church	572	17.9
4) Moderate emphasis in my church	254	8.0
5) Strong emphasis in my church	90	2.8
Missing	279
Total	3187	100.0

502) How much emphasis is put on the following for grades 1-6? - Interpretation (Both the Christian story and personal experience are emphasized, with learners encouraged to discover the interrelationships among the Christian tradition, God's activity in the world, and personal experience. The learner is not taught particular understandings, but is encouraged to interpret what he or she experiences in transactions with God, religious tradition and other people. Teachers serve more as guides than as information-givers.) (INTP16)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis in my church	508	15.9
2) Minor emphasis in my church	786	24.6
3) Some emphasis in my church	861	26.9
4) Moderate emphasis in my church	650	20.3
5) Strong emphasis in my church	396	12.4
Missing	265
Total	3201	100.0

503) How much emphasis is put on the following for grades 7-12? - Religious instruction (Emphasis is placed on transmitting Christian religious beliefs, knowledge, and practices to participants. Good teaching is highly valued, and the Christian education program offers structured classes in which good teaching can take place.) (RELITEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis in my church	183	5.8
2) Minor emphasis in my church	343	10.8
3) Some emphasis in my church	828	26.0
4) Moderate emphasis in my church	935	29.4
5) Strong emphasis in my church	893	28.1
Missing	284
Total	3182	100.0

504) How much emphasis is put on the following for grades 7-12? - Faith community (Emphasis is placed on how persons are initiated and grow into the Christian faith community. Persons are intentionally socialized into the faith by being immersed in the rituals, traditions, symbols, and patterns of living normative within the particular community of faith. The church gives much attention to creating shared values, rituals, and traditions.) (FAICTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis in my church	371	11.8
2) Minor emphasis in my church	761	24.2
3) Some emphasis in my church	994	31.6
4) Moderate emphasis in my church	668	21.2
5) Strong emphasis in my church	350	11.1
Missing	322
Total	3144	100.0

505) How much emphasis is put on the following for grades 7-12? - Spiritual development (Emphasis is placed on nurturing the natural unfolding of each individual person's religious experience and religious quest. Faith develops in an ordered way, with persons at different places in the growth process. Learners are helped to use life experiences and life crises as opportunities to grow in faith.) (SPIRTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis in my church	261	8.3
2) Minor emphasis in my church	514	16.4
3) Some emphasis in my church	984	31.4
4) Moderate emphasis in my church	814	26.0
5) Strong emphasis in my church	558	17.8
Missing	335
Total	3131	100.0

506) How much emphasis is put on the following for grades 7-12? - Liberation (Emphasis is placed on analyzing and understanding the political, social, and cultural context in which human life and action takes place. This approach serves as one antidote to individualism, helping learners understand how social systems can cause oppression and injustice. Action and reflection on action is encouraged.) (LIBTTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis in my church	894	28.7
2) Minor emphasis in my church	1003	32.2
3) Some emphasis in my church	754	24.2
4) Moderate emphasis in my church	348	11.2
5) Strong emphasis in my church	118	3.8
Missing	349
Total	3117	100.0

507) How much emphasis is put on the following for grades 7-12? - Interpretation (Both the Christian story and personal experience are emphasized, with learners encouraged to discover the interrelationships among the Christian tradition, God's activity in the world, and personal experience. The learner is not taught particular understandings, but is encouraged to interpret what he or she experiences in transactions with God, religious tradition and other people. Teachers serve more as guides than as information-givers.) (INTPTEEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis in my church	425	13.6
2) Minor emphasis in my church	579	18.6
3) Some emphasis in my church	865	27.7
4) Moderate emphasis in my church	804	25.8
5) Strong emphasis in my church	445	14.3
Missing	348
Total	3118	100.0

508) How much emphasis is put on the following for adults? - Religious instruction (Emphasis is placed on transmitting Christian religious beliefs, knowledge, and practices to participants. Good teaching is highly valued, and the Christian education program offers structured classes in which good teaching can take place.) (RELIADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis in my church	139	4.3
2) Minor emphasis in my church	348	10.8
3) Some emphasis in my church	777	24.2
4) Moderate emphasis in my church	974	30.3
5) Strong emphasis in my church	973	30.3
Missing	255
Total	3211	100.0

509) How much emphasis is put on the following for adults? - Faith community (Emphasis is placed on how persons are initiated and grow into the Christian faith community. Persons are intentionally socialized into the faith by being immersed in the rituals, traditions, symbols, and patterns of living normative within the particular community of faith. The church gives much attention to creating shared values, rituals, and traditions.) (FAICADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis in my church	327	10.3
2) Minor emphasis in my church	733	23.0
3) Some emphasis in my church	979	30.7
4) Moderate emphasis in my church	718	22.6
5) Strong emphasis in my church	427	13.4
Missing	282
Total	3184	100.0

510) How much emphasis is put on the following for adults? - Spiritual development (Emphasis is placed on nurturing the natural unfolding of each individual person's religious experience and religious quest. Faith develops in an ordered way, with persons at different places in the growth process. Learners are helped to use life experiences and life crises as opportunities to grow in faith.) (SPIRADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis in my church	196	6.2
2) Minor emphasis in my church	451	14.2
3) Some emphasis in my church	918	28.9
4) Moderate emphasis in my church	916	28.9
5) Strong emphasis in my church	694	21.9
Missing	291
Total	3175	100.0

511) How much emphasis is put on the following, for adults - Liberation (Emphasis is placed on analyzing and understanding the political, social, and cultural context in which human life and action takes place. This approach serves as one antidote to individualism, helping learners understand how social systems can cause oppression and injustice. Action and reflection on action is encouraged.) (LIBTADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis in my church	757	24.0
2) Minor emphasis in my church	916	29.1
3) Some emphasis in my church	785	24.9
4) Moderate emphasis in my church	473	15.0
5) Strong emphasis in my church	221	7.0
Missing	314
Total	3152	100.0

512) How much emphasis is put on the following, for adults - Interpretation (Both the Christian story and personal experience are emphasized, with learners encouraged to discover the interrelationships among the Christian tradition, God's activity in the world, and personal experience. The learner is not taught particular understandings, but is encouraged to interpret what he or she experiences in transactions with God, religious tradition and other people. Teachers serve more as guides than as information-givers.) (INTPADLT)

	TOTAL	%
1) No emphasis in my church	345	10.9
2) Minor emphasis in my church	457	14.4
3) Some emphasis in my church	832	26.2
4) Moderate emphasis in my church	926	29.1
5) Strong emphasis in my church	618	19.4
Missing	288
Total	3178	100.0

513) Which of the five approaches to Christian education defined previously do you emphasize the most in your Christian education efforts at your church? (MOSTEMPH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Religious instruction	1366	41.6
2) Faith community	328	10.0
3) Spiritual development	1005	30.6
4) Liberation	50	1.5
5) Interpretation	465	14.2
6) None	69	2.1
Missing	183
Total	3283	100.0

514) Which of the five approaches to Christian education defined previously do you feel you know quite a bit about? (KNOWMOST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Religious instruction	716	31.0
2) Faith community	190	8.2
3) Spiritual development	550	23.8
4) Liberation	58	2.5
5) Interpretation	239	10.3
6) None	557	24.1
Missing	1156
Total	2310	100.0

515) Which of the five approaches to Christian education defined previously would you like to learn more about? (LIKTOLRN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Religious instruction	434	18.3
2) Faith community	251	10.6
3) Spiritual development	738	31.1
4) Liberation	224	9.5
5) Interpretation	502	21.2
6) None	221	9.3
Missing	1096
Total	2370	100.0

516) Which one of the five approaches to Christian education defined previously do you wish your church emphasized more? (CHREMPMT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Religious instruction	435	16.9
2) Faith community	258	10.0
3) Spiritual development	904	35.0
4) Liberation	147	5.7
5) Interpretation	375	14.5
6) None	461	17.9
Missing	886
Total	2580	100.0

517) To what degree do you think your church is like the following? - This church seeks to bring souls to Jesus. It puts emphasis on encouraging people to commit their lives to Jesus Christ. It supports missionary work, emphasizes the Bible as a guide for daily living, and speaks out against the sin and evil that is rampant in the world. (SOULS2JS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all like this	655	19.5
2) A little like this	725	21.6
3) Somewhat like this	700	20.8
4) Quite a bit like this	675	20.1
5) Very much like this	605	18.0
Missing	106
Total	3360	100.0

518) To what degree do you think your church is like the following? - This church provides a comfortable refuge from the pain and suffering of the world. In this church, it's easy to forget the noise and confusion of the world. This church strongly believes that everything is in God's hands and that what matters is the spiritual. Nothing else is as important. Members gain the comfort and strength necessary to overcome the stresses and sorrows of everyday life. (COMFREFG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all like this	644	19.2
2) A little like this	1049	31.2
3) Somewhat like this	907	27.0
4) Quite a bit like this	545	16.2
5) Very much like this	213	6.3
Missing	108
Total	3358	100.0

519) To what degree do you think your church is like the following - This church strives to serve its community. It is active in supporting local social and human service programs. It encourages its members to get involved in community affairs and issues such as supporting schools, youth programs, food shelves, and housing for the elderly. Members and clergy are visible on community committees, and the church has a number of programs designed to help people get involved. Service to the community is a strong focus of its ministry. (SERVCOMM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all like this	239	7.1
2) A little like this	743	22.2
3) Somewhat like this	890	26.5
4) Quite a bit like this	945	28.2
5) Very much like this	537	16.0
Missing	112
Total	3354	100.0

520) To what degree do you think your church is like the following - This church seeks to bring God's liberation and freedom to all who are oppressed. It believes in moving beyond study and talk. It has several social action groups working actively to bring about social and political change. The pastor's sermons often deal with specific political and economic issues. Some of its people are active in projects designed to bring about a more just society. The church is often critical of our nation's international, economic, and military policies. (GODLIBRA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all like this	1770	52.9
2) A little like this	884	26.4
3) Somewhat like this	413	12.3
4) Quite a bit like this	187	5.6
5) Very much like this	95	2.8
Missing	117
Total	3349	100.0

521) How many years have you taught or led Christian education classes or programs in this church? (YRSLED)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1	573	17.1
2) 2	426	12.7
3) 3-5	915	27.3
4) 6-10	616	18.4
5) 11-15	306	9.1
6) 16 or more	512	15.3
Missing	118
Total	3348	100.0

522) How many hours per week do you spend doing Christian education work for your church (including teaching, meetings, supervising, etc.)? (HRSFORCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1	915	27.7
2) 2	1152	34.9
3) 3	643	19.5
4) 4	291	8.8
5) 5-9	223	6.7
6) 10 or more	80	2.4
Missing	162
Total	3304	100.0

523) On the average, about how much time do you spend preparing for a Christian education class? (PREPTIME)

	TOTAL	%
1) No preparation time	114	3.4
2) 15 minutes or less	239	7.2
3) 16-30 minutes	744	22.4
4) 31-60 minutes	1021	30.7
5) 1-2 hours	810	24.4
6) More than 2 hours	396	11.9
Missing	142
Total	3324	100.0

524) How interested would you be in each of the following? - Learning more about faith development (LRNFTHDV)

	TOTAL	%
1) I am not interested in this.	103	3.1
2) I am slightly interested in this.	402	12.0
3) I am somewhat interested in this.	843	25.1
4) I am interested in this.	1265	37.7
5) I am very interested in this.	743	22.1
Missing	110
Total	3356	100.0

525) How interested would you be in each of the following? - Learning more about moral education and moral development (LRNMORDV)

	TOTAL	%
1) I am not interested in this.	175	5.2
2) I am slightly interested in this.	558	16.7
3) I am somewhat interested in this.	948	28.3
4) I am interested in this.	1126	33.7
5) I am very interested in this.	539	16.1
Missing	120
Total	3346	100.0

526) How interested would you be in each of the following? - Learning more about parent education (LRNPARED)

	TOTAL	%
1) I am not interested in this.	352	10.6
2) I am slightly interested in this.	527	15.8
3) I am somewhat interested in this.	828	24.9
4) I am interested in this.	994	29.9
5) I am very interested in this.	627	18.8
Missing	138
Total	3328	100.0

527) How interested would you be in each of the following? - Better Christian education planning in my church (LRNXNPL)

	TOTAL	%
1) I am not interested in this.	126	3.8
2) I am slightly interested in this.	375	11.2
3) I am somewhat interested in this.	816	24.4
4) I am interested in this.	1223	36.6
5) I am very interested in this.	798	23.9
Missing	128
Total	3338	100.0

528) How interested would you be in each of the following? - Learning more about the Bible (LRNBIB)

	TOTAL	%
1) I am not interested in this.	38	1.1
2) I am slightly interested in this.	124	3.7
3) I am somewhat interested in this.	414	12.4
4) I am interested in this.	1230	36.9
5) I am very interested in this.	1530	45.9
Missing	130
Total	3336	100.0

529) How interested would you be in each of the following? - Learning more about my denomination's theology, traditions, and history (LRNDENOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) I am not interested in this.	195	5.8
2) I am slightly interested in this.	528	15.7
3) I am somewhat interested in this.	895	26.7
4) I am interested in this.	1024	30.5
5) I am very interested in this.	711	21.2
Missing	113
Total	3353	100.0

530) How interested would you be in each of the following? - Learning how to evaluate my work as a Christian educator (LRNEVAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) I am not interested in this.	230	6.9
2) I am slightly interested in this.	481	14.4
3) I am somewhat interested in this.	905	27.1
4) I am interested in this.	1072	32.1
5) I am very interested in this.	650	19.5
Missing	128
Total	3338	100.0

531) How interested would you be in each of the following? - Getting more help on teaching techniques (LRNTEACH)

	TOTAL	%
1) I am not interested in this.	257	7.7
2) I am slightly interested in this.	463	13.9
3) I am somewhat interested in this.	783	23.5
4) I am interested in this.	1092	32.8
5) I am very interested in this.	739	22.2
Missing	132
Total	3334	100.0

532) How interested would you be in each of the following? - Learning more about creative and innovative approaches to Christian education (LRNCREAD)

	TOTAL	%
1) I am not interested in this.	139	4.2
2) I am slightly interested in this.	343	10.3
3) I am somewhat interested in this.	717	21.5
4) I am interested in this.	1240	37.2
5) I am very interested in this.	898	26.9
Missing	129
Total	3337	100.0

533) How interested would you be in each of the following? - Finding better curriculum materials (LRNMTRLS)

	TOTAL	%
1) I am not interested in this.	329	9.9
2) I am slightly interested in this.	445	13.4
3) I am somewhat interested in this.	809	24.3
4) I am interested in this.	978	29.4
5) I am very interested in this.	762	22.9
Missing	143
Total	3323	100.0

534) How interested would you be in each of the following? - More teacher training events (LRNTEVNT)

	TOTAL	%
1) I am not interested in this.	330	10.0
2) I am slightly interested in this.	590	17.9
3) I am somewhat interested in this.	905	27.4
4) I am interested in this.	899	27.2
5) I am very interested in this.	576	17.5
Missing	166
Total	3300	100.0

535) How interested would you be in each of the following? - More discussion about Christian education goals and methods with other teachers (LRNMETH)

	TOTAL	%
1) I am not interested in this.	279	8.4
2) I am slightly interested in this.	605	18.1
3) I am somewhat interested in this.	923	27.7
4) I am interested in this.	970	29.1
5) I am very interested in this.	561	16.8
Missing	128
Total	3338	100.0

536) For each of the following, indicate how true it is for your church. - There is much informal interaction among children and adults. (INFINTKD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all true	179	5.4
2) Slightly true	684	20.5
3) Somewhat true	1030	30.9
4) True	987	29.6
5) Very true	456	13.7
Missing	130
Total	3336	100.0

537) For each of the following, indicate how true it is for your church. - If someone misses church, nearly everyone knows it (MISSCHCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all true	584	17.3
2) Slightly true	811	24.0
3) Somewhat true	801	23.7
4) True	704	20.9
5) Very true	475	14.1
Missing	91
Total	3375	100.0

538) For each of the following, indicate how true it is for your church. - The pastor knows the names of most teenagers and adults (PSTRKNOW)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all true	156	4.6
2) Slightly true	241	7.2
3) Somewhat true	423	12.6
4) True	1071	31.8
5) Very true	1477	43.9
Missing	98
Total	3368	100.0

539) For each of the following, indicate how true it is for your church. - Children often accompany their parents to church meetings (KIDSMTNG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all true	583	17.4
2) Slightly true	886	26.4
3) Somewhat true	856	25.5
4) True	667	19.9
5) Very true	366	10.9
Missing	108
Total	3358	100.0

540) For each of the following, indicate how true it is for your church. - In your church, everyone knows each other (KNOWALL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all true	310	9.2
2) Slightly true	359	10.7
3) Somewhat true	987	29.3
4) True	894	26.6
5) Very true	815	24.2
Missing	101
Total	3365	100.0

541) For each of the following, indicate how true it is for your church. - Nearly everyone is involved in some way in helping out at our church (ALLINVOL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all true	543	16.1
2) Slightly true	749	22.2
3) Somewhat true	1037	30.8
4) True	684	20.3
5) Very true	359	10.6
Missing	94
Total	3372	100.0

542) For each of the following, indicate how true it is for your church. - If one of our families needs help, word quickly spreads throughout our church (MEETNEED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all true	114	3.4
2) Slightly true	427	12.7
3) Somewhat true	715	21.2
4) True	1175	34.9
5) Very true	937	27.8
Missing	98
Total	3368	100.0

543) For each of the following, indicate how true it is for your church. - In any given month, most of our members will have contributed to a worship service by ushering, singing, reading, greeting, cleaning, counting, or preparing (ALLCONTR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all true	692	20.5
2) Slightly true	758	22.5
3) Somewhat true	903	26.8
4) True	622	18.4
5) Very true	399	11.8
Missing	92
Total	3374	100.0

544) Answer the following questions only if one or your responsibilities is teaching a Sunday morning church school or Sunday school class. If you do teach such a class on Sunday morning, mark one of these to indicate which level. (WHATLVL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Kindergarten and/or pre-kindergarten	522	19.4
2) 1st grade	92	3.4
3) 2nd grade	66	2.4
4) 3rd grade	85	3.2
5) 4th grade	79	2.9
6) 5th grade	55	2.0
7) 6th grade	55	2.0
8) Combination of 2 or more grades between 1st and 3rd grades	270	10.0
9) Combination of 2 or more grades between 4th and 6th grades	258	9.6
10) Combination of 4 or more grades between 1st and 6th grades	57	2.1
11) 7th, 8th, 9th grade or a combination	218	8.1
12) 10th, 11th, 12th grade or a combination	95	3.5
13) Combination of 4 or more grades between 7th and 12th grade	121	4.5
14) Adults	572	21.2
15) Adults and youth together	20	0.7
16) Some other combination	129	4.8
Missing	772
Total	2694	100.0

545) About what percent of people who could come to your class actually come on an average Sunday? (If, for example, you teach 2nd grade and your church has 20 second graders but about 10 come each week, then your answer is 50%. If you teach an adult class and your church has 200 adult members and about 20 come, then your answer is 10%. If you teach 6th grade in a church that has several 6th grade classes, then what percent of those scheduled for your class usually come?) (WHOCOMES)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than 10%	176	6.0
2) 10%	125	4.2
3) 20%	142	4.8
4) 30%	241	8.2
5) 40%	208	7.1
6) 50%	502	17.0
7) 60%	374	12.7
8) 70%	438	14.9
9) 80%	407	13.8
10) 90%	272	9.2
11) 100%	63	2.1
Missing	518
Total	2948	100.0

546) About what percent of the people who come to your class on Sunday morning also go to some or all of a Sunday morning worship service? (CLASSWRS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than 10%	104	3.5
2) 10%	196	6.7
3) 20%	125	4.2
4) 30%	172	5.8
5) 40%	137	4.7
6) 50%	305	10.4
7) 60%	146	5.0
8) 70%	161	5.5
9) 80%	305	10.4
10) 90%	519	17.6
11) 100%	773	26.3
Missing	523
Total	2943	100.0

547) Overall, how would you rate your performance as a teacher? (PERFORM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Poor	43	1.3
2) Fair	419	12.8
3) Satisfactory	1195	36.6
4) Good	1452	44.5
5) Excellent	152	4.7
Missing	205
Total	3261	100.0

548) Are you male or female (for use with online analysis)? (I-SEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	797	23.2
2) Female	2633	76.8
Missing	36
Total	3430	100.0

549) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE 18 YEARS OR OLDER: Which of the following best applies to you (recoded for use with online analysis)? (I-MARITAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Single	216	6.5
2) Married	2533	76.3
3) Divorced	356	10.7
4) Widowed	179	5.4
5) Other	34	1.0
Missing	148
Total	3318	100.0

550) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE 18 YEARS OR ELDER: How much did your family or household earn in 1987 (recoded for use with online analysis)? (I-INCOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than $16,000	443	13.7
2) $16,001 - $25,000	605	18.7
3) $25,001 - $38,000	818	25.3
4) $38,001 - $75,000	1144	35.4
5) More than $75,000	223	6.9
Missing	233
Total	3233	100.0

551) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE 18 YEARS OR OLDER: What is the highest level of education you have completed (recoded for use with online analysis)? (I-EDUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than high school (includes 'completed some grade school', 'completed grade school', and 'took some high school')	82	2.5
2) High school (includes 'completed high school' and 'took some college')	1323	41.1
3) Went to vocational school	217	6.7
4) College (includes 'completed college' and 'did some graduate or professional degree work')	1010	31.4
5) Completed a graduate or professional degree	588	18.3
Missing	246
Total	3220	100.0