Presbyterian Panel Survey, May 2001 - The U.S. Congregational Life Survey (Presbyterian Panel Version), Clergy - Codebook

All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).

1) Panel Identification Number (NEWCODE)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	935	60,758.00	433.50

2) Which of the following describes the church attendance of your father before you were 12 years old? (FTHCHRCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Occasional (two or three times a year)	104	11.1
2) About once per month	69	7.4
3) Weekly attendance	604	64.7
4) Did not attend	138	14.8
5) Not applicable	19	2.0
Missing	2
Total	934	100.0

3) Which of the following describes the church attendance of your mother before you were 12 years old? (MTHCHRCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Occasional (two or three times a year)	88	9.4
2) About once per month	62	6.6
3) Weekly attendance	707	75.7
4) Did not attend	73	7.8
5) Not applicable	4	0.4
Missing	2
Total	934	100.0

4) How would you best describe your church attendance at age 16? (YOUCHRCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Occasional (two or three times a year)	40	4.3
2) About once per month	36	3.9
3) Weekly attendance	825	88.4
4) Did not attend	32	3.4
Missing	3
Total	933	100.0

5) Were you involved in church-based youth activities at age 16? (YOUYOUTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, I was involved.	385	41.4
2) Yes, I had a leadership role.	388	41.7
3) No	158	17.0
Missing	5
Total	931	100.0

6) Which statement comes closest to your view of the Bible? (VIEWBIBL)

	TOTAL	%
1) The Bible is the word of God, to be taken literally word for word.	41	4.5
2) The Bible is the word of God, to be interpreted in the light of its historical and cultural context.	485	52.7
3) The Bible is the word of God, to be interpreted in the light of its historical context and the Church's teachings.	328	35.7
4) The Bible is not the word of God, but contains God's word to us.	62	6.7
5) The Bible is not the word of God but is a valuable book.	3	0.3
7) Don't know	1	0.1
Missing	16
Total	920	100.0

7) In the past 12 months, have you done any of the following? : Loaned money to someone outside your family (PASTYR1)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	670	71.6
1) Checked	266	28.4
Total	936	100.0

8) In the past 12 months, have you done any of the following? : Cared for someone outside your family who was very sick (PASTYR2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	473	50.5
1) Checked	463	49.5
Total	936	100.0

9) In the past 12 months, have you done any of the following? : Helped someone outside your family find a job (PASTYR3)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	504	53.8
1) Checked	432	46.2
Total	936	100.0

10) In the past 12 months, have you done any of the following? : Donated or prepared food for someone outside your family or congregation (PASTYR4)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	311	33.2
1) Checked	625	66.8
Total	936	100.0

11) In the past 12 months, have you done any of the following? : Voted in the last presidential election (PASTYR5)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	27	2.9
1) Checked	909	97.1
Total	936	100.0

12) In the past 12 months, have you done any of the following? : Donated money to a charitable organization (other than this congregation) (PASTYR6)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	38	4.1
1) Checked	898	95.9
Total	936	100.0

13) In the past 12 months, have you done any of the following? : Worked with others to try to solve a community problem (PASTYR7)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	277	29.6
1) Checked	659	70.4
Total	936	100.0

14) In the past 12 months, have you done any of the following? : Contacted an elected official about a public issue (PASTYR8)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	528	56.4
1) Checked	408	43.6
Total	936	100.0

15) Did you attend, lead, or participate in a worship service on Sunday, April 29, 2001, or Saturday, April 28, 2001? (ATTNDLED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, at a congregation I usually serve/attend	769	82.7
2) Yes, at a different congregation	82	8.8
3) No	79	8.5
Missing	6
Total	930	100.0

16) Are you a pastor or other paid staff person of your congregation? (PDSTAFF1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	756	82.1
2) No	165	17.9
Missing	15
Total	921	100.0

17) [ASK ONLY IF PDSTAFF1=1 'YES'] If yes, in what year did you become pastor of your congregation? (PDSTAFF2)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	742	1,988.81	82.27

18) [ASK ONLY IF PDSTAFF=1 'YES'] If yes, in a typical week approximately how many hours do you spend in work related to your employment in your congregation? (PDSTAFF3)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	658	50.90	13.86

19) [ASK ONLY IF PDSTAFF1=2 'NO'] If no, do you have a call or paid employment elsewhere? (PDSTAFF4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	134	71.7
2) No	53	28.3
Missing	749
Total	187	100.0

20) [ASK ONLY IF PDSTAFF4=1 'YES'] If yes, in a typical week approximately how many hours do you spend in work related to your call/employment? (PDSTAFF5)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	138	45.78	14.34

21) Which of these statements most accurately describes your congregation? (DESCCONG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Our congregation has no clear vision, goals, or direction.	38	4.1
2) We have some ideas but no clear vision.	316	34.4
3) We have a clear vision but not enough commitment to achieving it.	186	20.2
4) We have a clear vision and a strong commitment to achieving it.	379	41.2
Missing	17
Total	919	100.0

22) Over the last two years, has there been any conflict in this congregation? (CNFLCONG)

	TOTAL	%
1) No conflict that I'm aware of.	224	24.2
2) Some minor conflict	543	58.6
3) Major conflict	61	6.6
4) Major conflict with leaders or people leaving	90	9.7
5) Don't know	9	1.0
Missing	9
Total	927	100.0

23) [ASK ONLY IF CNFLCONG=2 'SOME MINOR CONFLICT,' 3 'MAJOR CONFLICT,' OR 4 'MAJOR CONFLICT WITH LEADERS OR PEOPLE LEAVING'] What was the conflict about? : Finances (CNFCAU1)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	790	84.4
1) Checked	146	15.6
Total	936	100.0

24) [ASK ONLY IF CNFLCONG=2 'SOME MINOR CONFLICT,' 3 'MAJOR CONFLICT,' OR 4 'MAJOR CONFLICT WITH LEADERS OR PEOPLE LEAVING'] What was the conflict about? : Changes in worship style (CNFCAU2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	754	80.6
1) Checked	182	19.4
Total	936	100.0

25) [ASK ONLY IF CNFLCONG=2 'SOME MINOR CONFLICT,' 3 'MAJOR CONFLICT,' OR 4 'MAJOR CONFLICT WITH LEADERS OR PEOPLE LEAVING'] What was the conflict about? : Changes in music styles (CNFCAU3)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	785	83.9
1) Checked	151	16.1
Total	936	100.0

26) [ASK ONLY IF CNFLCONG=2 'SOME MINOR CONFLICT,' 3 'MAJOR CONFLICT,' OR 4 'MAJOR CONFLICT WITH LEADERS OR PEOPLE LEAVING'] What was the conflict about? : Changes in other programs of the congregation (CNFCAU4)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	818	87.4
1) Checked	118	12.6
Total	936	100.0

27) [ASK ONLY IF CNFLCONG=2 'SOME MINOR CONFLICT,' 3 'MAJOR CONFLICT,' OR 4 'MAJOR CONFLICT WITH LEADERS OR PEOPLE LEAVING'] What was the conflict about? : Doctrines (CNFCAU5)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	899	96.0
1) Checked	37	4.0
Total	936	100.0

28) [ASK ONLY IF CNFLCONG=2 'SOME MINOR CONFLICT,' 3 'MAJOR CONFLICT,' OR 4 'MAJOR CONFLICT WITH LEADERS OR PEOPLE LEAVING'] What was the conflict about? : Pastoral leadership style (CNFCAU6)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	712	76.1
1) Checked	224	23.9
Total	936	100.0

29) [ASK ONLY IF CNFLCONG=2 'SOME MINOR CONFLICT,' 3 'MAJOR CONFLICT,' OR 4 'MAJOR CONFLICT WITH LEADERS OR PEOPLE LEAVING'] What was the conflict about? : Lay leadership style (CNFCAU7)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	852	91.0
1) Checked	84	9.0
Total	936	100.0

30) [ASK ONLY IF CNFLCONG=2 'SOME MINOR CONFLICT,' 3 'MAJOR CONFLICT,' OR 4 'MAJOR CONFLICT WITH LEADERS OR PEOPLE LEAVING'] What was the conflict about? : Conflicts between staff and/or (CNFCAU8)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	837	89.4
1) Checked	99	10.6
Total	936	100.0

31) [ASK ONLY IF CNFLCONG=2 'SOME MINOR CONFLICT,' 3 'MAJOR CONFLICT,' OR 4 'MAJOR CONFLICT WITH LEADERS OR PEOPLE LEAVING'] What was the conflict about? : Sexual misconduct (CNFCAU9)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	918	98.1
1) Checked	18	1.9
Total	936	100.0

32) [ASK ONLY IF CNFLCONG=2 'SOME MINOR CONFLICT,' 3 'MAJOR CONFLICT,' OR 4 'MAJOR CONFLICT WITH LEADERS OR PEOPLE LEAVING'] What was the conflict about? : Issues regarding homosexuality (CNFCAU10)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	837	89.4
1) Checked	99	10.6
Total	936	100.0

33) [ASK ONLY IF CNFLCONG=2 'SOME MINOR CONFLICT,' 3 'MAJOR CONFLICT,' OR 4 'MAJOR CONFLICT WITH LEADERS OR PEOPLE LEAVING'] What was the conflict about? : Racial issues (CNFCAU11)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	925	98.8
1) Checked	11	1.2
Total	936	100.0

34) [ASK ONLY IF CNFLCONG=2 'SOME MINOR CONFLICT,' 3 'MAJOR CONFLICT,' OR 4 'MAJOR CONFLICT WITH LEADERS OR PEOPLE LEAVING'] What was the conflict about? : Issues about a new building or renovation of an existing building (CNFCAU12)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	750	80.1
1) Checked	186	19.9
Total	936	100.0

35) [ASK ONLY IF CNFLCONG=2 'SOME MINOR CONFLICT,' 3 'MAJOR CONFLICT,' OR 4 'MAJOR CONFLICT WITH LEADERS OR PEOPLE LEAVING'] What was the conflict about? : Other (CNFCAU13)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	805	86.0
1) Checked	131	14.0
Total	936	100.0

36) At present, what is your level of satisfaction with your overall effectiveness as a pastoral leader in this particular congregation? (SATPASTR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	372	46.3
2) Somewhat satisfied	366	45.6
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	54	6.7
4) Very dissatisfied	11	1.4
Missing	133
Total	803	100.0

37) At present, what is your level of satisfaction with your current ministry position? (SATMIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	480	53.5
2) Somewhat satisfied	298	33.2
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	93	10.4
4) Very dissatisfied	27	3.0
Missing	38
Total	898	100.0

38) At present, what is your level of satisfaction with your housing or living arrangements? (SATHOUSE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	659	72.8
2) Somewhat satisfied	192	21.2
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	38	4.2
4) Very dissatisfied	16	1.8
Missing	31
Total	905	100.0

39) At present, what is your level of satisfaction with your spiritual life? (SATSPIRT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	286	31.4
2) Somewhat satisfied	504	55.4
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	117	12.9
4) Very dissatisfied	3	0.3
Missing	26
Total	910	100.0

40) At present, what is your level of satisfaction with your opportunities for continuing theological education? (SATEDUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	403	44.6
2) Somewhat satisfied	394	43.6
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	94	10.4
4) Very dissatisfied	13	1.4
Missing	32
Total	904	100.0

41) At present, what is your level of satisfaction with your support from denominational officials? (SATSUPPT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	288	32.0
2) Somewhat satisfied	369	41.0
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	168	18.7
4) Very dissatisfied	74	8.2
Missing	37
Total	899	100.0

42) At present, what is your level of satisfaction with your relations with other clergy? (SATRLTNS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	350	38.5
2) Somewhat satisfied	423	46.6
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	118	13.0
4) Very dissatisfied	17	1.9
Missing	28
Total	908	100.0

43) At present, what is your level of satisfaction with your relation with lay leaders inside your congregation? (SATRLLAY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	528	59.1
2) Somewhat satisfied	320	35.8
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	40	4.5
4) Very dissatisfied	6	0.7
Missing	42
Total	894	100.0

44) At present, what is your level of satisfaction with your salary and benefits? (SATSALRY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	412	46.2
2) Somewhat satisfied	352	39.5
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	105	11.8
4) Very dissatisfied	23	2.6
Missing	44
Total	892	100.0

45) At present, what is your level of satisfaction with your family life? (SATFAMLY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	579	63.8
2) Somewhat satisfied	250	27.6
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	62	6.8
4) Very dissatisfied	16	1.8
Missing	29
Total	907	100.0

46) Please estimate how many hours in a typical week you devote to preaching (including sermon preparation). (HRSPRECH)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	754	10.39	6.08

47) Please estimate how many hours in a typical week you devote to worship and sacramental leadership, including funerals and weddings. (HRSWORSH)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	8	1.1
1) 1	65	8.6
2) 2	178	23.7
3) 3	145	19.3
4) 4	131	17.4
5) 5	115	15.3
6) 6	47	6.3
7) 7	10	1.3
8) 8	20	2.7
9) 9	1	0.1
10) 10	25	3.3
11) 11	1	0.1
12) 12	1	0.1
15) 15	2	0.3
24) 24	2	0.3
50) 50	1	0.1
Missing	184
Total	752	100.0

48) Please estimate how many hours in a typical week you devote to teaching people about the faith. (HRSTEACH)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	12	1.6
1) 1	116	15.8
2) 2	180	24.5
3) 3	133	18.1
4) 4	99	13.5
5) 5	76	10.3
6) 6	38	5.2
7) 7	8	1.1
8) 8	23	3.1
9) 9	2	0.3
10) 10	26	3.5
11) 11	1	0.1
12) 12	6	0.8
13) 13	1	0.1
15) 15	9	1.2
20) 20	1	0.1
25) 25	1	0.1
30) 30	2	0.3
50) 50	1	0.1
Missing	201
Total	735	100.0

49) Please estimate how many hours in a typical week you devote to training people for ministry and mission. (HRSTRAIN)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	78	11.7
1) 1	212	31.7
2) 2	189	28.3
3) 3	63	9.4
4) 4	47	7.0
5) 5	39	5.8
6) 6	15	2.2
7) 7	1	0.1
8) 8	5	0.7
10) 10	12	1.8
12) 12	1	0.1
13) 13	1	0.1
15) 15	2	0.3
20) 20	2	0.3
55) 55	1	0.1
Missing	268
Total	668	100.0

50) Please estimate how many hours in a typical week you devote to one-on-one time working to convert others to the faith. (HRSCNVRT)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	298	49.1
1) 1	194	32.0
2) 2	65	10.7
3) 3	19	3.1
4) 4	8	1.3
5) 5	12	2.0
6) 6	4	0.7
10) 10	7	1.2
Missing	329
Total	607	100.0

51) Please estimate how many hours in a typical week you devote to pastoral counseling and spiritual direction. (HRSCOUN)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	22	3.0
1) 1	118	16.1
2) 2	165	22.5
3) 3	113	15.4
4) 4	95	13.0
5) 5	91	12.4
6) 6	40	5.5
7) 7	7	1.0
8) 8	20	2.7
10) 10	42	5.7
12) 12	6	0.8
13) 13	1	0.1
14) 14	1	0.1
15) 15	6	0.8
20) 20	2	0.3
25) 25	1	0.1
30) 30	2	0.3
40) 40	1	0.1
Missing	203
Total	733	100.0

52) Please estimate how many hours in a typical week you devote to visiting members and their families, including sick, shut-ins. (HRSVSIT1)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	21	2.8
1) 1	70	9.4
2) 2	111	14.9
3) 3	93	12.5
4) 4	104	13.9
5) 5	119	16.0
6) 6	50	6.7
7) 7	8	1.1
8) 8	45	6.0
9) 9	3	0.4
10) 10	70	9.4
11) 11	2	0.3
12) 12	13	1.7
13) 13	1	0.1
15) 15	17	2.3
16) 16	3	0.4
18) 18	2	0.3
20) 20	10	1.3
24) 24	1	0.1
30) 30	3	0.4
Missing	190
Total	746	100.0

53) Please estimate how many hours in a typical week you devote to visiting prospective members. (HRSVSIT2)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	183	27.9
1) 1	253	38.5
2) 2	122	18.6
3) 3	32	4.9
4) 4	26	4.0
5) 5	21	3.2
6) 6	6	0.9
7) 7	1	0.2
8) 8	2	0.3
10) 10	8	1.2
12) 12	2	0.3
16) 16	1	0.2
Missing	279
Total	657	100.0

54) Please estimate how many hours in a typical week you devote to administering the work of the congregation, including staff supervision. (HRSADMIN)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	734	8.97	6.55

55) Please estimate how many hours in a typical week you devote to attending congregational and committee board meetings. (HRSMEET)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	17	2.3
1) 1	73	10.0
2) 2	108	14.7
3) 3	142	19.4
4) 4	96	13.1
5) 5	97	13.2
6) 6	68	9.3
7) 7	18	2.5
8) 8	45	6.1
9) 9	6	0.8
10) 10	44	6.0
12) 12	4	0.5
13) 13	2	0.3
14) 14	1	0.1
15) 15	9	1.2
16) 16	2	0.3
20) 20	1	0.1
Missing	203
Total	733	100.0

56) Please estimate how many hours in a typical week you devote to thinking about and promoting a vision and goals for the congregation's future. (HRSVISON)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	47	6.8
1) 1	202	29.2
2) 2	197	28.5
3) 3	77	11.1
4) 4	55	7.9
5) 5	60	8.7
6) 6	14	2.0
7) 7	5	0.7
8) 8	9	1.3
9) 9	1	0.1
10) 10	14	2.0
12) 12	1	0.1
15) 15	3	0.4
20) 20	5	0.7
25) 25	1	0.1
80) 80	1	0.1
Missing	244
Total	692	100.0

57) Please estimate how many hours in a typical week you devote to involvement in denom-interdem-interfaith affairs. (HRSINTER)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	50	7.0
1) 1	204	28.5
2) 2	207	28.9
3) 3	93	13.0
4) 4	52	7.3
5) 5	69	9.6
6) 6	16	2.2
7) 7	4	0.6
8) 8	2	0.3
10) 10	13	1.8
12) 12	1	0.1
13) 13	1	0.1
15) 15	1	0.1
20) 20	1	0.1
25) 25	1	0.1
30) 30	1	0.1
Missing	220
Total	716	100.0

58) Please estimate how many hours in a typical week you devote to involvement in community organizations and issues beyond the congregation. (HRSCOMM)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	93	13.4
1) 1	199	28.6
2) 2	193	27.8
3) 3	69	9.9
4) 4	53	7.6
5) 5	49	7.1
6) 6	11	1.6
7) 7	1	0.1
8) 8	5	0.7
10) 10	9	1.3
11) 11	2	0.3
12) 12	1	0.1
15) 15	3	0.4
20) 20	4	0.6
25) 25	1	0.1
30) 30	2	0.3
Missing	241
Total	695	100.0

59) How important is being ordained in your current congregation's acceptance of your leadership? (ACPTORDN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	604	76.4
2) Somewhat important	156	19.7
3) Somewhat unimportant	19	2.4
4) Of little importance	12	1.5
Missing	145
Total	791	100.0

60) How important is having a seminary degree or certificate in your current congregation's acceptance of your leadership? (ACPTSEMN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	566	71.6
2) Somewhat important	189	23.9
3) Somewhat unimportant	28	3.5
4) Of little importance	8	1.0
Missing	145
Total	791	100.0

61) How important is having a clear sense of call from God in your current congregation's acceptance of your leadership? (ACPTCALL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	602	76.0
2) Somewhat important	163	20.6
3) Somewhat unimportant	23	2.9
4) Of little importance	4	0.5
Missing	144
Total	792	100.0

62) How important is being competent in the tasks of ministry, including preaching in your current congregation's acceptance of your leadership? (ACPTMINS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	695	87.6
2) Somewhat important	90	11.3
3) Somewhat unimportant	7	0.9
4) Of little importance	1	0.1
Missing	143
Total	793	100.0

63) How important is having the trust of the majority of the congregation in your current congregation's acceptance of your leadership? (ACPTTRST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	676	85.4
2) Somewhat important	113	14.3
3) Somewhat unimportant	3	0.4
Missing	144
Total	792	100.0

64) How important is your physical appearance in your current congregation's acceptance of your leadership? (ACPTAPP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	72	9.1
2) Somewhat important	469	59.4
3) Somewhat unimportant	199	25.2
4) Of little importance	50	6.3
Missing	146
Total	790	100.0

65) How important is your gender in your current congregation's acceptance of your leadership? (ACPTGNDR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	45	5.7
2) Somewhat important	357	45.1
3) Somewhat unimportant	284	35.9
4) Of little importance	106	13.4
Missing	144
Total	792	100.0

66) How important is your race or ethnicity in your current congregation's acceptance of your leadership? (ACPTRACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	84	10.6
2) Somewhat important	358	45.2
3) Somewhat unimportant	239	30.2
4) Of little importance	111	14.0
Missing	144
Total	792	100.0

67) How important is feeling that your gifts for ministry are right for the congregation you are serving in sustaining your commitment to pastoral ministry? (COMMGFTS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	710	89.2
2) Somewhat important	80	10.1
3) Somewhat unimportant	3	0.4
4) Of little importance	3	0.4
Missing	140
Total	796	100.0

68) How important is serving in a congregation that offers challenges to your creativity in sustaining your commitment to pastoral ministry? (COMMCRTY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	530	66.6
2) Somewhat important	241	30.3
3) Somewhat unimportant	22	2.8
4) Of little importance	3	0.4
Missing	140
Total	796	100.0

69) How important is have close relations with members in sustaining your commitment to pastoral ministry? (COMMRELA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	373	47.1
2) Somewhat important	350	44.2
3) Somewhat unimportant	62	7.8
4) Of little importance	7	0.9
Missing	144
Total	792	100.0

70) How important is financial well-being in sustaining your commitment to pastoral ministry? (COMMECON)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	186	23.4
2) Somewhat important	506	63.6
3) Somewhat unimportant	87	10.9
4) Of little importance	17	2.1
Missing	140
Total	796	100.0

71) How important is the opportunity to own your own housing in sustaining your commitment to pastoral ministry? (COMMHUSE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	275	34.8
2) Somewhat important	269	34.1
3) Somewhat unimportant	143	18.1
4) Of little importance	103	13.0
Missing	146
Total	790	100.0

72) How important is something not listed in sustaining your commitment to pastoral ministry? (COMMOTHR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	149	93.1
2) Somewhat important	10	6.3
3) Somewhat unimportant	1	0.6
Missing	776
Total	160	100.0

73) How important is the problem to you on a day-to-day basis: the lack of agreement over what the role of the pastor is? (PROBAGRE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great problem	77	9.7
2) Somewhat problem	236	29.7
3) Very little problem	367	46.2
4) No problem	115	14.5
Missing	141
Total	795	100.0

74) How important is the problem to you on a day-to-day basis: the difficulty of having a private life apart from the ministerial role? (PROBPRVT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great problem	100	12.6
2) Somewhat problem	306	38.4
3) Very little problem	299	37.6
4) No problem	91	11.4
Missing	140
Total	796	100.0

75) How important is the problem to you on a day-to-day basis: finding time for recreation, relaxation, or personal reflection? (PROBRECR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great problem	225	28.2
2) Somewhat problem	368	46.2
3) Very little problem	158	19.8
4) No problem	46	5.8
Missing	139
Total	797	100.0

76) How important is the problem to you on a day-to-day basis: relationships with other clergy and staff members in the church? (PROBRLTN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great problem	36	4.5
2) Somewhat problem	147	18.6
3) Very little problem	372	47.0
4) No problem	237	29.9
Missing	144
Total	792	100.0

77) How important is the problem to you on a day-to-day basis: having people relate to you differently because you are a pastor? (PROBDIFF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great problem	42	5.3
2) Somewhat problem	223	28.0
3) Very little problem	422	52.9
4) No problem	110	13.8
Missing	139
Total	797	100.0

78) How important is the problem to you on a day-to-day basis: difficulty in reaching people with the gospel today? (PROBGOSP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great problem	153	19.2
2) Somewhat problem	388	48.8
3) Very little problem	196	24.7
4) No problem	58	7.3
Missing	141
Total	795	100.0

79) In the past five years, how often have you doubted that you are called by God to the ministry? (YR5DOUBT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	20	2.5
2) Fairly often	34	4.2
3) Once in a while	348	43.2
4) Never	403	50.1
Missing	131
Total	805	100.0

80) In the past five years, how often have you seriously thought of leaving pastoral ministry in a congregation to enter another type of ministry position? (YR5LEAVE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	45	5.6
2) Fairly often	87	10.9
3) Once in a while	364	45.6
4) Never	302	37.8
Missing	138
Total	798	100.0

81) In the past five years, how often have you seriously thought of leaving pastoral ministry to enter a secular position? (YR5LEVSC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	29	3.7
2) Fairly often	50	6.3
3) Once in a while	266	33.7
4) Never	444	56.3
Missing	147
Total	789	100.0

82) In the past five years, how often have you experienced stress as a result of dealing with congregation members who are critical of your work? (YR5STRES)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	75	9.4
2) Fairly often	143	17.9
3) Once in a while	502	62.9
4) Never	78	9.8
Missing	138
Total	798	100.0

83) During the past year, how often have people in your congregation made you feel loved and cared for? (YRCLOVED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	425	53.5
2) Fairly often	243	30.6
3) Once in a while	124	15.6
4) Never	2	0.3
Missing	142
Total	794	100.0

84) During the past year, how often have people in your congregation listened to you talk about your private problems and concerns? (YRCLISTN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	101	12.7
2) Fairly often	181	22.8
3) Once in a while	425	53.6
4) Never	86	10.8
Missing	143
Total	793	100.0

85) During the past year, how often have people in your congregation made too many demands on you? (YRCDEMND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	81	10.2
2) Fairly often	212	26.7
3) Once in a while	425	53.5
4) Never	76	9.6
Missing	142
Total	794	100.0

86) During the past year, how often have you experienced stress because of the challenges you face in this congregation? (YRSTRESS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	161	20.3
2) Fairly often	271	34.1
3) Once in a while	333	41.9
4) Never	19	2.4
5) Not applicable	10	1.3
Missing	142
Total	794	100.0

87) During the past year, how often have you felt lonely and isolated in your work? (YRLONELY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	87	10.9
2) Fairly often	166	20.9
3) Once in a while	419	52.6
4) Never	114	14.3
5) Not applicable	10	1.3
Missing	140
Total	796	100.0

88) During the past year, how often have you felt that your work in this congregation did not permit you to devote adequate time to your children? (YRTIME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	53	6.7
2) Fairly often	79	10.0
3) Once in a while	322	40.8
4) Never	137	17.3
5) Not applicable	199	25.2
Missing	146
Total	790	100.0

89) During the past year, how often has your spouse voiced resentment over the amount of time that your ministry takes up? (YRRESENT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	48	6.1
2) Fairly often	92	11.7
3) Once in a while	349	44.3
4) Never	214	27.2
5) Not applicable	85	10.8
Missing	148
Total	788	100.0

90) During the past year, how often has your spouse voiced resentment over the financial situation in which you find yourselves by being in pastoral ministry? (YRECRES)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	35	4.4
2) Fairly often	53	6.7
3) Once in a while	200	25.3
4) Never	401	50.8
5) Not applicable	100	12.7
Missing	147
Total	789	100.0

91) This congregation is always ready to try something new. (NEW)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	95	11.9
2) Somewhat agree	399	50.0
3) Neutral	94	11.8
4) Somewhat disagree	152	19.0
5) Strongly disagree	58	7.3
Missing	138
Total	798	100.0

92) The current morale of this congregation is high. (MORALE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	305	38.3
2) Somewhat agree	313	39.3
3) Neutral	73	9.2
4) Somewhat disagree	72	9.0
5) Strongly disagree	34	4.3
Missing	139
Total	797	100.0

93) Members of the congregation have a sense of excitement about the congregation's future. (EXCITE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	276	34.6
2) Somewhat agree	297	37.3
3) Neutral	108	13.6
4) Somewhat disagree	76	9.5
5) Strongly disagree	40	5.0
Missing	139
Total	797	100.0

94) The congregation's leaders are willing to change programs and structures to meet new challenges. (WILLCHNG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	219	27.5
2) Somewhat agree	393	49.3
3) Neutral	77	9.7
4) Somewhat disagree	83	10.4
5) Strongly disagree	25	3.1
Missing	139
Total	797	100.0

95) In general there is a good match between this congregation and my leadership. (MATCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	437	55.1
2) Somewhat agree	242	30.5
3) Neutral	59	7.4
4) Somewhat disagree	41	5.2
5) Strongly disagree	14	1.8
Missing	143
Total	793	100.0

96) The realities of being a congregational minister are very different to the expectations I once held. (REALITY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	126	15.9
2) Somewhat agree	242	30.5
3) Neutral	112	14.1
4) Somewhat disagree	216	27.2
5) Strongly disagree	98	12.3
Missing	142
Total	794	100.0

97) As you look back over the list of pastoral tasks and other demands on you as a pastor, which three tasks do you do best? Number one. (TASK1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Preaching (including sermon preparation)	521	66.2
2) Worship and sacramental leadership, including funerals and weddings	77	9.8
3) Teaching people about the faith	67	8.5
4) Training people for ministry and mission	7	0.9
5) One-on-one time working to convert others to the faith	2	0.3
6) Pastoral counseling and spiritual direction	31	3.9
7) Visiting members and their families, including sick, shut-ins	46	5.8
9) Administering the work of the congregation, including staff supervision	24	3.0
10) Attending congregational board and committee meetings	1	0.1
11) Thinking about and promoting a vision and goals for the congregation's future	5	0.6
12) Involvement in denominational, interdenominational, and interfaith affairs	3	0.4
13) Involvement in community organizations and issues beyond the congregation	3	0.4
Missing	149
Total	787	100.0

98) As you look back over the list of pastoral tasks and other demands on you as a pastor, which three tasks do you do best? Number two. (TASK2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Preaching (including sermon preparation)	44	5.6
2) Worship and sacramental leadership, including funerals and weddings	222	28.2
3) Teaching people about the faith	171	21.7
4) Training people for ministry and mission	36	4.6
5) One-on-one time working to convert others to the faith	6	0.8
6) Pastoral counseling and spiritual direction	91	11.6
7) Visiting members and their families, including sick, shut-ins	90	11.4
8) Visiting or calling on prospective members	12	1.5
9) Administering the work of the congregation, including staff supervision	54	6.9
10) Attending congregational board and committee meetings	8	1.0
11) Thinking about and promoting a vision and goals for the congregation's future	34	4.3
12) Involvement in denominational, interdenominational, and interfaith affairs	10	1.3
13) Involvement in community organizations and issues beyond the congregation	9	1.1
Missing	149
Total	787	100.0

99) As you look back over the list of pastoral tasks and other demands on you as a pastor, which three tasks do you do best? Number three. (TASK3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Preaching (including sermon preparation)	47	6.0
2) Worship and sacramental leadership, including funerals and weddings	71	9.1
3) Teaching people about the faith	112	14.3
4) Training people for ministry and mission	39	5.0
5) One-on-one time working to convert others to the faith	4	0.5
6) Pastoral counseling and spiritual direction	91	11.6
7) Visiting members and their families, including sick, shut-ins	144	18.4
8) Visiting or calling on prospective members	18	2.3
9) Administering the work of the congregation, including staff supervision	108	13.8
10) Attending congregational board and committee meetings	17	2.2
11) Thinking about and promoting a vision and goals for the congregation's future	67	8.5
12) Involvement in denominational, interdenominational, and interfaith affairs	34	4.3
13) Involvement in community organizations and issues beyond the congregation	32	4.1
Missing	152
Total	784	100.0

100) As you look back over the list of pastoral tasks and other demands on you as a pastor, in what three areas do you need to improve? Number one. (IMPROVE1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Preaching (including sermon preparation)	57	7.6
2) Worship and sacramental leadership, including funerals and weddings	12	1.6
3) Teaching people about the faith	31	4.1
4) Training people for ministry and mission	131	17.4
5) One-on-one time working to convert others to the faith	108	14.3
6) Pastoral counseling and spiritual direction	45	6.0
7) Visiting members and their families, including sick, shut-ins	46	6.1
8) Visiting or calling on prospective members	89	11.8
9) Administering the work of the congregation, including staff supervision	55	7.3
10) Attending congregational board and committee meetings	12	1.6
11) Thinking about and promoting a vision and goals for the congregation's future	113	15.0
12) Involvement in denominational, interdenominational, and interfaith affairs	25	3.3
13) Involvement in community organizations and issues beyond the congregation	30	4.0
Missing	182
Total	754	100.0

101) As you look back over the list of pastoral tasks and other demands on you as a pastor, in what three areas do you need to improve? Number two. (IMPROVE2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Preaching (including sermon preparation)	12	1.6
2) Worship and sacramental leadership, including funerals and weddings	18	2.4
3) Teaching people about the faith	30	4.1
4) Training people for ministry and mission	110	15.0
5) One-on-one time working to convert others to the faith	92	12.5
6) Pastoral counseling and spiritual direction	49	6.7
7) Visiting members and their families, including sick, shut-ins	46	6.3
8) Visiting or calling on prospective members	118	16.1
9) Administering the work of the congregation, including staff supervision	62	8.4
10) Attending congregational board and committee meetings	13	1.8
11) Thinking about and promoting a vision and goals for the congregation's future	108	14.7
12) Involvement in denominational, interdenominational, and interfaith affairs	43	5.9
13) Involvement in community organizations and issues beyond the congregation	34	4.6
Missing	201
Total	735	100.0

102) As you look back over the list of pastoral tasks and other demands on you as a pastor, in what three areas do you need to improve? Number three. (IMPROVE3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Preaching (including sermon preparation)	20	2.9
2) Worship and sacramental leadership, including funerals and weddings	7	1.0
3) Teaching people about the faith	37	5.3
4) Training people for ministry and mission	93	13.4
5) One-on-one time working to convert others to the faith	66	9.5
6) Pastoral counseling and spiritual direction	49	7.1
7) Visiting members and their families, including sick, shut-ins	21	3.0
8) Visiting or calling on prospective members	81	11.7
9) Administering the work of the congregation, including staff supervision	58	8.4
10) Attending congregational board and committee meetings	14	2.0
11) Thinking about and promoting a vision and goals for the congregation's future	113	16.3
12) Involvement in denominational, interdenominational, and interfaith affairs	46	6.6
13) Involvement in community organizations and issues beyond the congregation	88	12.7
Missing	243
Total	693	100.0

103) Survey form (SURVEY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Paper	893	95.4
2) Web	43	4.6
Total	936	100.0

104) When were you ordained as a minister of the Word and Sacrament? (WHENORD)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	924	79.71	11.26

105) If you were ordained by a denomination other than the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) or one of its predecessor denominations, name that body. (DENOMORD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Baptist	17	17.9
4) Lutheran	1	1.1
5) Methodist	4	4.2
6) Presbyterian	48	50.5
7) Other Presbyterian	2	2.1
8) Reformed	4	4.2
10) United Church of Christ	3	3.2
12) Other	2	2.1
61) Perkins SMU	1	1.1
66) Reformed Church in America	1	1.1
70) Other	8	8.4
73) Canadian Presbyterian	1	1.1
74) UPC	2	2.1
99) Other	1	1.1
Missing	841
Total	95	100.0

106) Are you presently enrolled in a graduate school, seminary, or theological school? (Check the appropriate box) (ENRLPRES)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	81	8.9
2) No	828	91.1
Missing	27
Total	909	100.0

107) [IF YES TO ENRLPRES], degree: (ENRLDEGR)

	TOTAL	%
1) M.C.E./M.R.E.	1	1.5
3) Th.M./S.T.M.	1	1.5
4) D.Min.	54	79.4
5) Ph.D./S.T.D./Th.D.	8	11.8
6) Other	4	5.9
Missing	868
Total	68	100.0

108) [IF YES TO ENRLPRES], school: (ENRLSCHO)

	TOTAL	%
5) Austin	5	8.2
6) Bangor	1	1.6
8) Bethel	1	1.6
16) Claremont	1	1.6
18) Columbia	15	24.6
30) Fuller	7	11.5
33) Gordon Conwell	1	1.6
41) Louisville Pts	2	3.3
43) Lutheran Pa	1	1.6
45) McCormick	7	11.5
52) New Brunswick	1	1.6
57) NW Lutheran Theo	1	1.6
63) Pittsburgh	2	3.3
65) Princeton	2	3.3
66) Reformed	2	3.3
68) San Francisco	3	4.9
74) Trinity Evangelical	1	1.6
89) Emory	1	1.6
99) Other	7	11.5
Missing	875
Total	61	100.0

109) Before entering seminary for your B.D. or M.Div., were you engaged in any long-term secular job or career? (BEF_SEM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	307	33.7
2) No	603	66.3
Missing	26
Total	910	100.0

110) Please indicate the year and the school from which you received your B.D. or M.Div. degree. - Year degree received (YEAR_DEG)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	910	78.28	13.00

111) [IF YES TO YEAR_DEG] Please indicate the year and the school from which you received your B.D. or M.Div. degree. - School from which degree received (SCHL_DEG)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	891	50.69	24.67

112) Do you have one or more other graduate degrees from a seminary or other school of theological education (besides your B.D. or M.Div.)? (Check one box) (OTH_DEG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	336	36.8
2) No	577	63.2
Missing	23
Total	913	100.0

113) [IF YES TO OTH_DEG] Please indicate the degree(s), year(s) received, and school(s) - has received M.C.E./M.R.E. (ODEG_MCE)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	806	98.8
1) Checked	10	1.2
Missing	120
Total	816	100.0

114) [IF YES TO OTH_DEG] Please indicate the degree(s), year(s) received, and school(s) - year received M.C.E./M.R.E. (OSCH_MCE)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	14	69.64	8.38

115) [IF YES TO OTH_DEG] Please indicate the degree(s), year(s) received, and school(s) - school received M.C.E./M.R.E. (OYR_MCE)

	TOTAL	%
41) Louisville PTS	1	7.1
51) Nazarene	1	7.1
64) PSCE	6	42.9
65) Princeton	3	21.4
75) Union/Auburn	1	7.1
99) Other	2	14.3
Missing	922
Total	14	100.0

116) [IF YES TO OTH_DEG] Please indicate the degree(s), year(s) received, and school(s) - has received M.A. (ODEG_MA)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	758	92.6
1) Checked	61	7.4
Missing	117
Total	819	100.0

117) [IF YES TO OTH_DEG] Please indicate the degree(s), year(s) received, and school(s) - year received M.A. (OSCH_MA)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	69	77.51	10.40

118) [IF YES TO OTH_DEG] Please indicate the degree(s), year(s) received, and school(s) - school received M.A. (OYR_MA)

	TOTAL	%
16) Claremont	3	4.5
18) Columbia	4	6.0
22) Dubuque	1	1.5
30) Fuller	6	9.0
31) Garrett Evangelical	1	1.5
41) Louisville PTS	1	1.5
53) New York	1	1.5
63) Pittsburgh	1	1.5
64) PSCE	19	28.4
68) San Francisco	1	1.5
88) Yale	2	3.0
99) Other	27	40.3
Missing	869
Total	67	100.0

119) [IF YES TO OTH_DEG] Please indicate the degree(s), year(s) received, and school(s) - has received Th.M./S.T.M. (ODEG_THM)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	765	93.4
1) Checked	54	6.6
Missing	117
Total	819	100.0

120) [IF YES TO OTH_DEG] Please indicate the degree(s), year(s) received, and school(s) - year received Th.M./S.T.M. (OSCH_THM)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	62	75.82	9.98

121) [IF YES TO OTH_DEG] Please indicate the degree(s), year(s) received, and school(s) - school received Th.M./S.T.M. (OYR_THM)

	TOTAL	%
2) Andover Newton	1	1.6
16) Claremont	1	1.6
18) Columbia	5	7.9
22) Dubuque	2	3.2
30) Fuller	1	1.6
34) Harvard University	1	1.6
45) McCormick	1	1.6
53) New York	3	4.8
61) Perkins	1	1.6
63) Pittsburgh	1	1.6
65) Princeton	25	39.7
68) San Francisco	2	3.2
75) Union-Auburn	1	1.6
78) Union VA	6	9.5
88) Yale	5	7.9
99) Other	7	11.1
Missing	873
Total	63	100.0

122) [IF YES TO OTH_DEG] Please indicate the degree(s), year(s) received, and school(s) - has received D.Min. (ODEG_DMN)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	654	77.2
1) Checked	193	22.8
Missing	89
Total	847	100.0

123) [IF YES TO OTH_DEG] Please indicate the degree(s), year(s) received, and school(s) - year received D.Min. (OSCH_DMN)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	214	86.75	7.43

124) [IF YES TO OTH_DEG] Please indicate the degree(s), year(s) received, and school(s) - school received D.Min. (OYR_DMN)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	207	47.59	24.52

125) [IF YES TO OTH_DEG] Please indicate the degree(s), year(s) received, and school(s) - has received Ph.D./S.T.D./Th.D. (ODEG_PHD)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	769	94.2
1) Checked	47	5.8
Missing	120
Total	816	100.0

126) [IF YES TO OTH_DEG] Please indicate the degree(s), year(s) received, and school(s) - year received Ph.D./S.T.D./Th.D. (OSCH_PHD)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	48	82.04	9.95

127) [IF YES TO OTH_DEG] Please indicate the degree(s), year(s) received, and school(s) - school received Ph.D./S.T.D./Th.D. (OYR_PHD)

	TOTAL	%
2) Andover Newton	1	2.1
14) Chicago Theo	1	2.1
16) Claremont	2	4.3
18) Columbia	1	2.1
22) Dubuque	1	2.1
23) Duke University	3	6.4
34) Harvard University	1	2.1
45) McCormick	1	2.1
63) Pittsburgh	1	2.1
65) Princeton	3	6.4
68) San Francisco	1	2.1
74) Trinity Evangelical	1	2.1
75) Union-Auburn	1	2.1
78) Union VA	4	8.5
79) University of Notre Dame	1	2.1
81) Vanderbilt	1	2.1
88) Yale	3	6.4
99) Other	20	42.6
Missing	889
Total	47	100.0

128) [IF YES TO OTH_DEG] Please indicate the degree(s), year(s) received, and school(s) - has received other degree (ODEG_OTH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	797	97.4
1) Checked	21	2.6
Missing	118
Total	818	100.0

129) [IF YES TO OTH_DEG] Please indicate the degree(s), year(s) received, and school(s) - year received other degree (OSCH_OTH)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	20	79.40	13.39

130) [IF YES TO OTH_DEG] Please indicate the degree(s), year(s) received, and school(s) - school received other degree (OYR_OTH)

	TOTAL	%
30) Fuller	1	4.8
38) Johnson C Smith	1	4.8
53) New York	1	4.8
65) Princeton	2	9.5
71) St Mary's	1	4.8
78) Union VA	1	4.8
99) Other	14	66.7
Missing	915
Total	21	100.0

131) What is the highest level of formal education you have attained besides your theological or Christian education training? (HIGH_DEG)

	TOTAL	%
2) Completed high school	2	0.2
3) Some college	2	0.2
4) College graduate	554	61.4
5) Some graduate work	146	16.2
6) Graduate degree	199	22.0
Missing	33
Total	903	100.0

132) What category(-ies) below describes your current paid employment? (Check all that apply) - First response (EMP_CAT1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Pastor in a congregation	765	83.1
2) Non-parish job or ministry	131	14.2
3) Unemployed	7	0.8
4) Retired from active ministry	18	2.0
Missing	15
Total	921	100.0

133) What category(-ies) below describes your current paid employment? (Check all that apply) - Second response (EMP_CAT2)

	TOTAL	%
2) Non-parish job	35	89.7
4) Retired from active ministry	4	10.3
Missing	897
Total	39	100.0

134) If you currently serve as a pastor in one or more congregations, do you consider yourself a full-time or part-time parish pastor? (PSTRTIME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Full-time	664	87.0
2) Part-time	99	13.0
Missing	173
Total	763	100.0

135) [IF PART-TIME FOR VARIABLE PSTR_TIME] specify hours per week. (PSTRPART)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	99	21.43	10.48

136) If you currently serve as a pastor in one or more congregations, what position(s) do you have in a congregation? (Check all that apply) - First response (PSTRPOS1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Solo Pastor	330	42.6
2) Senior Pastor	176	22.7
3) Asst Associate Pastor	165	21.3
4) Co-Pastor	32	4.1
5) Stated-Temp Supply	23	3.0
6) Designated Pastor	5	0.6
7) Interim Pastor	24	3.1
8) Tentmaker	2	0.3
9) Paid Parish Associate	10	1.3
10) Other	7	0.9
Missing	162
Total	774	100.0

137) If you currently serve as a pastor in one or more congregations, what position(s) do you have in a congregation? (Check all that apply) - Second response (PSTRPOS2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Solo Pastor	6	8.3
2) Senior Pastor	13	18.1
3) Asst Associate Pastor	6	8.3
5) Stated-Temp Supply	22	30.6
6) Designated Pastor	5	6.9
7) Interim Pastor	12	16.7
8) Tentmaker	4	5.6
9) Paid Parish Associate	1	1.4
10) Other	3	4.2
Missing	864
Total	72	100.0

138) If you currently serve as a pastor in one or more congregations, how many congregations do you currently serve as pastor? (Include here congregations you are serving as stated or temporary supply.) (PSTRNUM1)

	TOTAL	%
1) One	717	93.8
2) Two or more	47	6.2
Missing	172
Total	764	100.0

139) [IF 'TWO OR MORE' TO PSTR_NUM1] How many congregations do you currently serve as pastor? (Include here congregations you are serving as stated or temporary supply.) (PSTRNUM2)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	43	2.72	1.55

140) [IF 'TWO OR MORE' TO PSTR_NUM1] Are some or all of these congregations yoked as a larger parish? (PSTRYOKE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	17	37.0
2) No	29	63.0
Missing	890
Total	46	100.0

141) What is the approximate membership of the congregation(s) you serve? Write the combined membership if you serve two or more. (CONGMEMB)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	759	2,353.53	42,931.91

142) If you are currently employed in one or more non-parish jobs or ministries, is your non-parish job or ministry full-time or part-time? (If you have more than one, answer in terms of the combined hours.) (NPAR_FUL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Full-time	141	69.1
2) Part-time	63	30.9
Missing	732
Total	204	100.0

143) If you are currently employed part time in one or more non-parish jobs or ministries, specify hours per week. (If you have more than one, answer in terms of the combined hours.) (NPAR_PAR)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	60	17.67	14.48

144) If you are currently employed in one or more non-parish jobs or ministries, in what type of non-parish job or ministry are you currently employed? (Check all that apply) - First response (NPAR_JB1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Faculty/staff educ instit	46	24.2
2) Chaplain	37	19.5
3) Missionary	3	1.6
4) National staff	28	14.7
5) Staff ecumenical	7	3.7
6) Professional pastoral counselor	10	5.3
7) Other employment	59	31.1
Missing	746
Total	190	100.0

145) If you are currently employed in one or more non-parish jobs or ministries, in what type of non-parish job or ministry are you currently employed? (Check all that apply) - Second response (NPAR_JB2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Faculty/staff at an educational institution	1	5.3
2) Chaplain	4	21.1
4) National staff or middle governing body staff	1	5.3
5) Staff of an ecumenical or non-denominational agency	2	10.5
6) Professional pastoral counselor	2	10.5
7) Other employment	9	47.4
Missing	917
Total	19	100.0

146) If you are currently employed in one or more non-parish jobs or ministries, in what type of institution do you work? (Check all that apply) - First response (NPAR_IN1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Military	9	4.5
2) Civilian	6	3.0
3) Elementary/middle/high school	15	7.5
4) College or university	24	11.9
5) Seminary or other theological school	15	7.5
6) Hospital or other medical facility	24	11.9
7) Church/religious body	42	20.9
8) Other non-profit organization	28	13.9
9) For-profit business	23	11.4
10) Other	15	7.5
Missing	735
Total	201	100.0

147) If you are currently employed in one or more non-parish jobs or ministries, in what type of institution do you work? (Check all that apply) - Second response (NPAR_IN2)

	TOTAL	%
3) Elementary/middle/high school	1	5.3
4) College/university	1	5.3
5) Seminary or other theological school	1	5.3
7) Church/religious body	2	10.5
8) Other non-profit organization	6	31.6
9) For-Profit	4	21.1
10) Other	4	21.1
Missing	917
Total	19	100.0

148) If you are currently employed in one or more non-parish jobs or ministries, is this organization affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)? (NPAR_AFF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	77	38.9
2) No	121	61.1
Missing	738
Total	198	100.0

149) How old were you when you first became a member of a Presbyterian church? (HOWOLD)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	909	21.04	19.16

150) When you were growing up, say ages 10 to 12, how active were your parents in church? (PAR_ACTV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very active	506	55.1
2) Generally active	155	16.9
3) Somewhat active	79	8.6
4) Not very active	64	7.0
5) Not active at all	111	12.1
6) Don't know	3	0.3
Missing	18
Total	918	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Baptist	64	7.1
2) Disciples of Christ	2	0.2
3) Episcopal	15	1.7
4) Lutheran	20	2.2
5) Methodist	56	6.2
6) Presbyterian	588	65.3
7) Other Presbyterian	12	1.3
8) Reformed	18	2.0
9) Roman Catholic	21	2.3
10) UCC	22	2.4
11) Independent/non-denominational	23	2.6
12) Other	52	5.8
13) None	2	0.2
70) Other	5	0.6
Missing	36
Total	900	100.0

152) Do any of your relatives serve as pastors, Christian educators, mission workers, or in other full-time ministry for a Presbyterian or other church? (RELPAST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	222	24.7
2) No	678	75.3
Missing	36
Total	900	100.0

153) [IF YES TO RELPAST] How many relatives are currently serving the church in full-time paid positions? (RELPAST2)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	234	1.72	1.26

154) [IF YES TO RELPAST] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - My father (DADPAST)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	793	97.2
1) Checked	23	2.8
Missing	120
Total	816	100.0

155) [IF YES TO RELPAST] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - My mother (MOMPAST)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	811	99.5
1) Checked	4	0.5
Missing	121
Total	815	100.0

156) [IF YES TO RELPAST] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - My grandfather (GDADPAST)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	812	99.8
1) Checked	2	0.2
Missing	122
Total	814	100.0

157) [IF YES TO RELPAST] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - My grandmother (GMOMPAST)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	813	99.9
1) Checked	1	0.1
Missing	122
Total	814	100.0

158) [IF YES TO RELPAST] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - My son (SONPAST)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	807	99.0
1) Checked	8	1.0
Missing	121
Total	815	100.0

159) [IF YES TO RELPAST] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - My daughter (DAUGPAST)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	808	99.1
1) Checked	7	0.9
Missing	121
Total	815	100.0

160) [IF YES TO RELPAST] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - A brother or sister (SIBPAST)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	755	91.8
1) Checked	67	8.2
Missing	114
Total	822	100.0

161) [IF YES TO RELPAST] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - Other (OTHPAST)

	TOTAL	%
0) All other	671	80.6
1) Grandchild	2	0.2
2) Distant ancestor	1	0.1
3) Aunt/Uncle	23	2.8
4) Niece/nephew	9	1.1
5) Cousin	47	5.6
8) Spouse	36	4.3
9) In-law	44	5.3
Missing	103
Total	833	100.0

162) Have any other relatives, whether living or dead, such as grandparents or great-grandparents, served in the past as pastors, Christian educators, missionary workers, or in other full-time ministry for a Presbyterian or other church? (RELCRCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	307	35.8
2) No	550	64.2
Missing	79
Total	857	100.0

163) [IF YES TO RELCRCH] How many relatives in the past served the church in full-time paid positions? (Approximate number) (RELCRCH2)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	289	1.86	1.60

164) [IF YES TO RELCRCH] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - My father (DADCRCH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	750	92.1
1) Checked	64	7.9
Missing	122
Total	814	100.0

165) [IF YES TO RELCRCH] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - My mother (MOMCRCH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	795	96.4
1) Checked	30	3.6
Missing	111
Total	825	100.0

166) [IF YES TO RELCRCH] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - My grandfather (GDADCRCH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	752	91.9
1) Checked	66	8.1
Missing	118
Total	818	100.0

167) [IF YES TO RELCRCH] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - My grandmother (GMOMCRCH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	804	97.7
1) Checked	19	2.3
Missing	113
Total	823	100.0

168) [IF YES TO RELCRCH] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - My son (SONCRCH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	811	99.5
1) Checked	4	0.5
Missing	121
Total	815	100.0

169) [IF YES TO RELCRCH] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - My daughter (DAUGCRCH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	813	99.8
1) Checked	2	0.2
Missing	121
Total	815	100.0

170) [IF YES TO RELCRCH] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - A brother or sister (SIBCRCH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	794	97.5
1) Checked	20	2.5
Missing	122
Total	814	100.0

171) [IF YES TO RELCRCH] How are they related to you? (Check the box for all that apply) - Other (OTHCRCH)

	TOTAL	%
0) All other	655	77.6
1) Grandchild	1	0.1
2) Distant ancestor	80	9.5
3) Aunt/uncle	74	8.8
4) Niece/nephew	1	0.1
5) Cousin	11	1.3
8) Spouse	4	0.5
9) In-law	18	2.1
Missing	92
Total	844	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very Conservative	26	2.9
2) Conservative	214	23.5
3) Moderate	378	41.5
4) Liberal	238	26.1
5) Very Liberal	55	6.0
Missing	25
Total	911	100.0

173) Do you believe that some or all of the Bible was inspired by God? (INSP_GOD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	875	98.6
2) No	12	1.4
Missing	49
Total	887	100.0

174) [IF YES TO INSP_GOD] How much of what the Bible contains do you believe was inspired by God? (INSPMUCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) All of it	562	63.9
2) Almost all of it	119	13.5
3) Most of it	135	15.4
4) Some of it	47	5.3
5) Only a very small amount	2	0.2
6) Not sure	14	1.6
Missing	57
Total	879	100.0

175) The account of Creation presented in Genesis - (Check the one box that best describes your view) (CREA_TRU)

	TOTAL	%
1) Is literally true, exactly as we find it in the Bible--that is, it took six 24-hour periods for God to create the world.	16	1.8
2) Is a true account of how God created the world.	496	56.0
3) Reflects human feelings about how the world might have been created.	373	42.1
Missing	51
Total	885	100.0

176) Which statement best summarizes your view of the Bible? (Check one box) (BIBL_ACC)

	TOTAL	%
1) The Bible is entirely accurate without error of any kind.	96	10.8
2) The Bible is without error of any kind in spiritual matters, but there are problems in other areas such as science and history.	470	52.9
3) The Bible contains errors in both spiritual and secular matters.	322	36.3
Missing	48
Total	888	100.0

177) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. - An individual should arrive at his or her own religious beliefs independent of any church. (IND_BEL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	18	2.0
2) Agree	55	6.0
3) Not sure	23	2.5
4) Disagree	475	51.6
5) Strongly disagree	349	37.9
Missing	16
Total	920	100.0

178) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. - All the different religions are equally good ways of helping a person find ultimate truth. (ALL_RELS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	15	1.6
2) Agree	77	8.4
3) Not sure	57	6.2
4) Disagree	374	40.7
5) Strongly disagree	397	43.2
Missing	16
Total	920	100.0

179) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. - There is a life beyond death. (BYND_DTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	715	78.1
2) Agree	153	16.7
3) Not sure	37	4.0
4) Disagree	8	0.9
5) Strongly disagree	2	0.2
Missing	21
Total	915	100.0

180) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. - The only absolute truth for humanity is in Jesus Christ. (JES_TRUE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	403	43.9
2) Agree	226	24.6
3) Not sure	54	5.9
4) Disagree	188	20.5
5) Strongly disagree	48	5.2
Missing	17
Total	919	100.0

181) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. - Only followers of Jesus Christ can be saved. (JES_SAVE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	154	16.9
2) Agree	131	14.3
3) Not sure	150	16.4
4) Disagree	283	31.0
5) Strongly disagree	195	21.4
Missing	23
Total	913	100.0

182) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. - It is important to share my faith with other people. (SHAR_FTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	554	60.3
2) Agree	351	38.2
3) Not sure	4	0.4
4) Disagree	6	0.7
5) Strongly disagree	4	0.4
Missing	17
Total	919	100.0

183) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. - The Devil (Satan) really exists. (DEVL_XST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	270	29.5
2) Agree	235	25.7
3) Not sure	127	13.9
4) Disagree	181	19.8
5) Strongly disagree	102	11.1
Missing	21
Total	915	100.0

184) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement. - Jesus was born of a virgin. (JES_VRGN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	304	33.3
2) Agree	236	25.8
3) Not sure	190	20.8
4) Disagree	123	13.5
5) Strongly disagree	60	6.6
Missing	23
Total	913	100.0

185) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activity? (Check one box on each line) - Read the Bible privately (OFT_BPRI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	457	49.7
2) Several times a week	298	32.4
3) Weekly	96	10.4
4) Several times a month	43	4.7
5) Once a month	9	1.0
6) Several times a year	14	1.5
7) Once a year or less	3	0.3
Missing	16
Total	920	100.0

186) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activity? (Check one box on each line) - Read the Bible with family or friends (OFT_BFAM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	73	8.0
2) Several times a week	169	18.5
3) Weekly	299	32.7
4) Several times a month	121	13.2
5) Once a month	48	5.2
6) Several times a year	118	12.9
7) Once a year or less	43	4.7
8) Never	44	4.8
Missing	21
Total	915	100.0

187) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activity? (Check one box on each line) - Attend a Bible study group (OFT_BGRP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	24	2.6
2) Several times a week	101	11.1
3) Weekly	412	45.2
4) Several times a month	105	11.5
5) Once a month	67	7.3
6) Several times a year	102	11.2
7) Once a year or less	57	6.3
8) Never	44	4.8
Missing	24
Total	912	100.0

188) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activity? (Check one box on each line) - Pray privately (OFT_PPRI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	789	85.9
2) Several times a week	91	9.9
3) Weekly	21	2.3
4) Several times a month	7	0.8
5) Once a month	4	0.4
6) Several times a year	4	0.4
8) Never	2	0.2
Missing	18
Total	918	100.0

189) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activity? (Check one box on each line) - Pray with family or friends (OFT_PFAM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	449	48.8
2) Several times a week	245	26.6
3) Weekly	120	13.0
4) Several times a month	42	4.6
5) Once a month	14	1.5
6) Several times a year	27	2.9
7) Once a year or less	7	0.8
8) Never	16	1.7
Missing	16
Total	920	100.0

190) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activity? (Check one box on each line) - Attend a prayer group (OFT_PGRP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	33	3.6
2) Several times a week	62	6.8
3) Weekly	264	29.0
4) Several times a month	90	9.9
5) Once a month	78	8.6
6) Several times a year	151	16.6
7) Once a year or less	93	10.2
8) Never	138	15.2
Missing	27
Total	909	100.0

191) Do you believe that Jesus will return to earth some day? (JES_RTRN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	670	74.8
2) No	98	10.9
3) Not sure	128	14.3
Missing	40
Total	896	100.0

192) [IF YES TO JES_RTRN] Do you think that Jesus's return is more likely in 2000, less likely in 2000, or about as likely then as in any other year? (RTRN2000)

	TOTAL	%
1) More likely in 2000	3	0.4
2) About as likely in 2000 as in any other year	510	68.8
3) Less likely in 2000	29	3.9
4) No opinion	199	26.9
Missing	195
Total	741	100.0

193) Do you currently have plans for this coming New Year's Eve (Dec. 31, 1999)? (PLAN_NYR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	360	39.5
2) No	552	60.5
Missing	24
Total	912	100.0

194) [IF YES TO PLAN_NYR] Will you be celebrating or commemorating the end of 1999 and the beginning of 2000 in a way different from how you would usually mark the end of one year and the beginning of a new one? (PLAN_USU)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	239	49.8
2) No	241	50.2
Missing	456
Total	480	100.0

195) [IF YES TO PLAN_NYR] What do you plan to do? - First response (PLAN_DO1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Nothing special/stay at home	17	6.3
2) Spend time with family	26	9.7
3) Party	42	15.7
4) Work	7	2.6
5) Attend church	150	56.0
6) Vacation/travel	14	5.2
9) Undecided/Not sure	12	4.5
Missing	668
Total	268	100.0

196) [IF YES TO PLAN_NYR] What do you plan to do? - Second response (PLAN_DO2)

	TOTAL	%
4) Work	1	33.3
5) Attend church	2	66.7
Missing	933
Total	3	100.0

197) Does your congregation plan to hold a worship service on New Year's Eve or New Year's Day to mark the transition to 2000? (NEW_SERV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, definitely	144	15.8
2) Yes, probably	99	10.8
3) No, probably not	335	36.7
4) No, definitely not	130	14.2
5) Don't know	205	22.5
Missing	23
Total	913	100.0

198) What sort of disruptions, if any, do you think the Y2K computer problem will cause in early 2000 - in U.S. society generally? (Y2KSOCI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very major	1	0.1
2) Major	13	1.4
3) Minor	468	50.8
4) Very minor	362	39.3
5) None at all	52	5.6
6) No opinion	26	2.8
Missing	14
Total	922	100.0

199) What sort of disruptions, if any, do you think the Y2K computer problem will cause in early 2000 - in your local community? (Y2KCOMM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very major	1	0.1
2) Major	11	1.2
3) Minor	411	44.7
4) Very minor	389	42.3
5) None at all	83	9.0
6) No opinion	24	2.6
Missing	17
Total	919	100.0

200) What sort of disruptions, if any, do you think the Y2K computer problem will cause in early 2000 - in your local church? (Y2KCRCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very major	2	0.2
2) Major	6	0.7
3) Minor	193	21.0
4) Very minor	339	36.9
5) None at all	357	38.8
6) No opinion	22	2.4
Missing	17
Total	919	100.0

201) What sort of disruptions, if any, do you think the Y2K computer problem will cause in early 2000 - in your own personal life? (Y2KLIFE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very major	2	0.2
2) Major	3	0.3
3) Minor	235	25.5
4) Very minor	399	43.4
5) None at all	261	28.4
6) No opinion	20	2.2
Missing	16
Total	920	100.0

202) What is your sex? (SEX2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Female	214	23.2
2) Male	708	76.8
Missing	14
Total	922	100.0

203) What is your present age? (AGE2)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	921	50.60	9.53

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

	TOTAL	%
1) In open country, but not a farm	60	6.5
2) On a farm	6	0.7
3) In a small city or town (under 50,000)	278	30.3
4) In a medium-size city (50,000-250,000)	130	14.2
5) In a suburb near a medium-size city	70	7.6
6) In a large city (over 250,000)	168	18.3
7) In a suburb near a large city	206	22.4
Missing	18
Total	918	100.0

205) What is your present marital status? (MAR_STAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	816	88.9
2) Not married	102	11.1
Missing	18
Total	918	100.0

206) If not currently married, have you ever been married? (MAR_EVER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never married	48	46.2
2) Yes, now widowed	12	11.5
3) Yes, now divorced	42	40.4
4) Both widowed and divorced	2	1.9
Missing	832
Total	104	100.0

207) What is the highest level of education completed by you and, if married, by your spouse? - Spouse's educational level (EDUCSPOU)

	TOTAL	%
3) Some high school	2	0.3
4) High school diploma	15	1.9
5) Some college	85	10.7
6) Graduated from college	232	29.1
7) Some grad work	96	12.0
8) Grad degree	367	46.0
Missing	139
Total	797	100.0

208) If currently married, have you ever had a previous marriage (or marriages)? (PREV_MAR)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	672	82.8
2) Yes, was widowed	3	0.4
3) Yes, was divorced	136	16.7
4) Both widowed and divorced	1	0.1
Missing	124
Total	812	100.0

209) Please indicate your employment status and, if married, the employment of your spouse. - Employment status of spouse, first response (SPOUEMP1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Employed full-time	394	49.1
2) Employed part-time	159	19.8
3) Self-employed	59	7.4
4) Unemployed	24	3.0
5) Retired	48	6.0
6) Full-time homemaker	109	13.6
7) Student	6	0.7
8) Other	3	0.4
Missing	134
Total	802	100.0

210) Please indicate your employment status and, if married, the employment of your spouse. - Employment status of spouse, second response (SPOUEMP2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Employed full-time	2	2.3
2) Employed part-time	3	3.4
3) Self-employed	20	23.0
4) Unemployed	2	2.3
5) Retired	7	8.0
6) Full-time homemaker	30	34.5
7) Student	16	18.4
8) Other	7	8.0
Missing	849
Total	87	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	623	38.91	15.80

212) Please indicate the faith in which your husband or wife was raised (if more than one, select the one in which she or he was most involved), and his or her current religious affiliation. - Faith in which spouse was raised (SPOURAIS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Baptist	88	10.9
2) Disciples of Christ	9	1.1
3) Episcopalian	38	4.7
4) Lutheran	33	4.1
5) Methodist	95	11.8
6) Presbyterian	331	41.0
7) Other Presbyterian	18	2.2
8) Reformed	19	2.4
9) Roman Catholic	60	7.4
10) United Church of Christ	30	3.7
11) Independent non-denom	23	2.9
12) Other	63	7.8
Missing	129
Total	807	100.0

213) Please indicate the faith in which your husband or wife was raised (if more than one, select the one in which she or he was most involved), and his or her current religious affiliation. - Spouse's current faith (SPOUFATH)

	TOTAL	%
3) Episcopal	5	0.7
4) Lutheran	7	0.9
5) Methodist	5	0.7
6) Presbyterian	717	94.0
7) Other Presbyterian	1	0.1
9) Roman Catholic	10	1.3
10) United Church of Christ	6	0.8
11) Independent non-denom	2	0.3
12) Other	10	1.3
Missing	173
Total	763	100.0

214) How often does your husband or wife attend Sunday worship at your congregation? (SPOUWORS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	24	3.0
2) Less than once a year	9	1.1
3) Once or twice a year	20	2.5
4) Several times a year	26	3.2
5) Once a month	27	3.3
6) 2-3 times a month	40	4.9
7) Nearly every week	167	20.6
8) Every week	497	61.4
Missing	126
Total	810	100.0

215) Is your husband or wife a member of the same congregation which you serve or attend? (SPOUCONG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	608	75.2
2) No	200	24.8
Missing	128
Total	808	100.0

216) Is your husband or wife an ordained minister? (SPOUMIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	116	14.3
2) No	697	85.7
Missing	123
Total	813	100.0

217) Which statements below, if any, apply to your husband or wife's current call? (Check all that apply) - First response (SPOUCAL1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Co-pastor with me	28	23.3
2) Pastoral position at other PCUSA Church	42	35.0
3) Staff of Presbytery, synod, or the General Assemby	1	0.8
4) Serves in another PCUSA-affiliated institution (e.g., college, seminary, retirement home)	4	3.3
5) Serves in a pastoral position at a congregation or another denomination	8	6.7
6) Serves in a church-related non-parish ministry of another denomination	1	0.8
7) Has a secular job or position	13	10.8
8) Other	23	19.2
Missing	816
Total	120	100.0

218) Which statements below, if any, apply to your husband or wife's current call? (Check all that apply) - Second response (SPOUCAL2)

	TOTAL	%
2) Pastoral position at other PCUSA Church	1	12.5
3) Staff of a presbytery, synod, or General Assembly	2	25.0
7) Secular job	1	12.5
8) Other	4	50.0
Missing	928
Total	8	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	130	14.3
1) 1	94	10.4
2) 2	386	42.6
3) 3	199	21.9
4) 4	69	7.6
5) 5	21	2.3
6) 6	4	0.4
7) 7	3	0.3
8) 8	1	0.1
Missing	29
Total	907	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Democrat	507	55.3
2) Independent	177	19.3
3) Republican	215	23.5
4) Other	16	1.7
8) Natural Law	1	0.1
Missing	20
Total	916	100.0

221) How many persons, including yourself, live in your household? (Do not count students who live elsewhere while they attend college or university.) (Check only one box.) (HH_SIZE)

	TOTAL	%
1) I live alone.	85	9.3
2) Two of us	394	42.9
3) Three of us	184	20.0
4) Four of us	171	18.6
5) Five of us	69	7.5
6) Six of us	12	1.3
7) Seven or more of us	3	0.3
Missing	18
Total	918	100.0

222) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are - under six years of age? (HH_UNDR6)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	200	63.5
1) 1	75	23.8
2) 2	35	11.1
3) 3	3	1.0
4) 4	2	0.6
Missing	621
Total	315	100.0

223) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are - 6-12 years of age? (HH_612)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	199	53.8
1) 1	117	31.6
2) 2	46	12.4
3) 3	8	2.2
Missing	566
Total	370	100.0

224) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are - 13-17 years of age? (HH_1317)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	182	45.6
1) 1	161	40.4
2) 2	52	13.0
3) 3	4	1.0
Missing	537
Total	399	100.0

225) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are - 18-24 years of age? (HH_1824)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	197	70.6
1) 1	65	23.3
2) 2	17	6.1
Missing	657
Total	279	100.0

226) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are - 25 years of age and over? (HH_25UP)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	15	1.7
1) 1	88	10.0
2) 2	733	83.5
3) 3	37	4.2
4) 4	5	0.6
Missing	58
Total	878	100.0

227) From the list below, select the choice which best describes all of the people in the household in which you live. (For example, a teenager living with both parents would check '4.') (HH_TYPE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Single adult	79	8.7
2) Single parent	12	1.3
3) Married no kids	365	40.3
4) Married with kids	411	45.4
5) Some other arrangement (Please describe your household here)	39	4.3
Missing	30
Total	906	100.0

228) Is the home in which you currently live: (HOM_NOW)

	TOTAL	%
1) Rented by you	73	8.0
2) Owned by you free and clear of mortgage	73	8.0
3) Owned by you with a mortgage	590	64.6
4) Owned by your congregation	156	17.1
5) Other	22	2.4
Missing	22
Total	914	100.0

229) Where did you live five years ago, in October 1994? (HOM_94)

	TOTAL	%
1) Same house	449	48.7
2) Different house, same county	104	11.3
3) Different county, same state	95	10.3
4) Different state	266	28.9
5) Different country	8	0.9
Missing	14
Total	922	100.0

230) In what state were you born? If you were not born in the United States, in what country were you born? (ST_BORN)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	915	33.15	16.90

231) What is your race of origin? (Check all that apply) - First response (RACE1)

	TOTAL	%
1) White	884	96.2
2) Black	9	1.0
3) Indian	4	0.4
4) Asian	11	1.2
5) Hispanic	8	0.9
6) Some other race	3	0.3
Missing	17
Total	919	100.0

232) What is your race of origin? (Check all that apply) - Second response (RACE2)

	TOTAL	%
3) Indian	12	54.5
4) Asian	2	9.1
5) Hispanic	4	18.2
6) Some other race	4	18.2
Missing	914
Total	22	100.0

233) Which of these categories best describes your total family income from all sources, before taxes, during 1998? (If you live alone, or with non-relatives, answer in terms of your own personal income.) (HH_INCOM)

	TOTAL	%
2) $10K-14,999	1	0.1
3) $15K-19,999	3	0.3
4) $20K-29,999	35	3.8
5) $30K-39,999	90	9.8
6) $40K-49,999	138	15.1
7) $50K-59,999	119	13.0
8) $60K-69,999	124	13.6
9) $70K-79,999	108	11.8
10) $80K-89,999	82	9.0
11) $90K-99,999	77	8.4
12) $100K-124,999	79	8.6
13) $125K-149,999	28	3.1
14) $150K+	30	3.3
Missing	22
Total	914	100.0

234) During the last year, approximately how much money did you and other family members in your household contribute to each of the following? Write your best estimate on the lines provided. - To your congregation, in regular giving (not including special offerings or contributions to a capital campaign) (MNY_REG)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	891	4,155.17	6,980.57

235) During the last year, approximately how much money did you and other family members in your household contribute to each of the following? Write your best estimate on the lines provided. - To your church, in giving to a special campaign, for example for a new or remodeled building, or for a new program for the church (MNY_SPEC)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	633	1,331.29	6,192.33

236) During the last year, approximately how much money did you and other family members in your household contribute to each of the following? Write your best estimate on the lines provided. - To your congregation, in response to a special appeal for a ministry supported by the congregation, presbytery, or Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), including the denomination-wide special offerings--One Great Hour of Sharing, Witness, Peacemaking, and Christmas Joy (MNY_APPL)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	794	890.76	7,177.51

237) During the last year, approximately how much money did you and your family contribute to all religious groups or religious causes outside the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)? (MNY_OUTS)

	TOTAL	%
1) $0	166	18.5
2) $1-50	106	11.8
3) $51-100	93	10.4
4) $101-500	253	28.2
5) $501-1000	97	10.8
6) $1001-2000	63	7.0
7) $2001+	118	13.2
Missing	40
Total	896	100.0

238) During the last year, approximately how much money did you and your family contribute to non-religious charities, community organizations, or social causes? (MNY_NREL)

	TOTAL	%
1) $0	40	4.4
2) $1-50	115	12.7
3) $51-100	146	16.1
4) $101-500	387	42.6
5) $501-1000	117	12.9
6) $1001-2000	49	5.4
7) $2001 or more\$2001+L	55	6.1
Missing	27
Total	909	100.0

239) [If BEF_SEM is yes] Before entering seminary for your B.D. or M.Div., were you engaged in any long-term secular job or career? How long were you in that job or career? (BEF_SEMA)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	27	6.41	3.12

240) Sample (SAMPLE)

	TOTAL	%
3) Pastors	725	78.4
4) Spec Clergy	200	21.6
Missing	11
Total	925	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than 40	121	13.1
2) 40-49	311	33.8
3) 50-64	422	45.8
4) 65+	67	7.3
Missing	15
Total	921	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Female	214	23.2
2) Male	708	76.8
Missing	14
Total	922	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Democrat	507	55.3
2) Independent	177	19.3
3) Republican	215	23.5
4) Natural Law or other	17	1.9
Missing	20
Total	916	100.0

244) What is your present marital status? (for use with online analysis) (I-MARITAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	816	88.9
2) Not married	102	11.1
Missing	18
Total	918	100.0

245) Which of these categories best describes your total family income from all sources, before taxes, during 1998? (If you live alone, or with non-relatives, answer in terms of your own personal income.) (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-INCOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) $10K-19,999	4	0.4
2) $20K-49,999	263	28.8
3) $50K-99,999	510	55.8
4) $100K+	137	15.0
Missing	22
Total	914	100.0