Presbyterian Panel Survey, May 2002 - Peacemaking, International Conflict and Related Issues, Members - Codebook

All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).

1) Panel Identification Number (NEWCODE)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	451	40,633.91	388.64

2) Please indicate your degree of agreement or disagreement with the following statement: Peacemaking is a central declaration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. (PEACE1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	171	38.8
2) Agree	189	42.9
3) Neither agree nor disagree	42	9.5
4) Strongly disagree	12	2.7
5) Disagree	11	2.5
6) Not sure	16	3.6
Missing	10
Total	441	100.0

3) Please indicate your degree of agreement or disagreement with the following statement: Christians are called to be peacemakers wherever they encounter brokenness and injustice. (PEACE2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	164	36.9
2) Agree	222	50.0
3) Neither agree nor disagree	33	7.4
4) Strongly disagree	10	2.3
5) Disagree	6	1.4
6) Not sure	9	2.0
Missing	7
Total	444	100.0

4) Please indicate your degree of agreement or disagreement with the following statement: It is important that peacemaking be central to the ministries of the Presbyterian Church (USA). (PEACE3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	131	29.7
2) Agree	191	43.3
3) Neither agree nor disagree	72	16.3
4) Strongly disagree	16	3.6
5) Disagree	19	4.3
6) Not sure	12	2.7
Missing	10
Total	441	100.0

5) Please indicate your degree of agreement or disagreement with the following statement: The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) devotes too much attention to peacemaking issues. (PEACE4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	11	2.5
2) Agree	21	4.8
3) Neither agree nor disagree	138	31.7
4) Strongly disagree	87	20.0
5) Disagree	114	26.1
6) Not sure	65	14.9
Missing	15
Total	436	100.0

6) Please indicate your degree of agreement or disagreement with the following statement: The congregations of the Presbyterian Church (USA) need to be more involved in peacemaking. (PEACE5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	47	10.7
2) Agree	175	39.7
3) Neither agree nor disagree	128	29.0
4) Strongly disagree	15	3.4
5) Disagree	24	5.4
6) Not sure	52	11.8
Missing	10
Total	441	100.0

7) How familiar are you with the Peacemaking Program of the Presbyterian Church (USA)? (PEACPROG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	5	1.1
2) Generally familiar	57	12.8
3) A little familiar	136	30.5
4) Not familiar	248	55.6
Missing	5
Total	446	100.0

8) Are you aware that the PC(USA) Peacemaking Program includes the Presbyterian United Nations Office in New York? (PRESBYUN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	64	14.3
2) No	383	85.7
Missing	4
Total	447	100.0

9) Are you at all familiar with the 'Commitment to Peacemaking,' a tool through which sessions are asked to make a promise to do peacemaking by integrating it into the life and mission of their congregations? (COMMPEAC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	65	15.2
2) No	363	84.8
Missing	23
Total	428	100.0

10) [ASK ONLY IF COMMPEAC=1 'YES']Has your session adopted the 'Commitment to Peacemaking'? (COMPEAC2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	16	16.7
2) No	23	24.0
3) Don't know	57	59.4
Missing	355
Total	96	100.0

11) Are you at all familiar with the resource 'Seeking to Be Faithful Together: Guidelines for Presbyterians During Times of Disagreement'? (SEEKFAIT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, very familiar	8	1.8
2) Yes, somewhat familiar	22	4.9
3) I've heard of it but never seen or read it	75	16.8
4) No	341	76.5
Missing	5
Total	446	100.0

12) Have you had any conflicts in your congregation over the last several years? (CONGCONF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	204	45.9
2) No	126	28.4
3) Don't know	114	25.7
Missing	7
Total	444	100.0

13) [ASK ONLY IF CONGCONF=1 'YES']Was 'Seeking to Be Faithful' used by the session as it addressed such conflict? (CONFLCT1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	9	4.2
2) No	44	20.6
3) Don't know	161	75.2
Missing	237
Total	214	100.0

14) [ASK ONLY IF CONFLCT1=1 'YES']Was 'Seeking to Be Faithful' of help in resolving the conflict? (CONFLCT2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	4	1.8
2) No	25	11.2
3) Don't know	194	87.0
Missing	228
Total	223	100.0

15) Please indicate which of the following resources or events available through the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program your congregation has made use of: Attendance by one or more members at a PC(USA) peacemaking conference. (INVLVED1)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	408	90.5
1) Checked	43	9.5
Total	451	100.0

16) Please indicate which of the following resources or events available through the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program your congregation has made use of: Hosting an International Peacemaker. (INVLVED2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	437	96.9
1) Checked	14	3.1
Total	451	100.0

17) Please indicate which of the following resources or events available through the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program your congregation has made use of: Participation by one or more members in a United Nations Seminar. (INVLVED3)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	440	97.6
1) Checked	11	2.4
Total	451	100.0

18) Please indicate which of the following resources or events available through the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program your congregation has made use of: Use of Bible studies or other printed resources of the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program. (INVLVED4)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	399	88.5
1) Checked	52	11.5
Total	451	100.0

19) Please indicate which of the following resources or events available through the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program your congregation has made use of: Participation by one or more members in a Peacemaking Travel Study Seminar. (INVLVED5)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	432	95.8
1) Checked	19	4.2
Total	451	100.0

20) Please indicate which of the following resources or events available through the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program your congregation has made use of: Visited the Peacemaking Program's Web site (www.pcusa.org/peacemaking) for information or resources. (INVLVED6)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	425	94.2
1) Checked	26	5.8
Total	451	100.0

21) Please let us know about your own congregation's peacemaking efforts. Indicate the areas in the list below in which your congregation has been involved over the past two years: Worship (passing the peace, prayers for peace, etc.). (EFFORTS1)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	104	23.1
1) Checked	347	76.9
Total	451	100.0

22) Please let us know about your own congregation's peacemaking efforts. Indicate the areas in the list below in which your congregation has been involved over the past two years: A study group or study course on peacemaking in the Bible. (EFFORTS2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	405	89.8
1) Checked	46	10.2
Total	451	100.0

23) Please let us know about your own congregation's peacemaking efforts. Indicate the areas in the list below in which your congregation has been involved over the past two years: An established peacemaking committee or by incorporating peacemaking into the work of another committee(s). (EFFORTS3)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	416	92.2
1) Checked	35	7.8
Total	451	100.0

24) Please let us know about your own congregation's peacemaking efforts. Indicate the areas in the list below in which your congregation has been involved over the past two years: Teaching non-violent conflict resolution skills to children and youth in the church and/or community. (EFFORTS4)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	380	84.3
1) Checked	71	15.7
Total	451	100.0

25) Please let us know about your own congregation's peacemaking efforts. Indicate the areas in the list below in which your congregation has been involved over the past two years: A study of human rights, arms control and disarmament, globalization, or sustainable development. (EFFORTS5)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	435	96.5
1) Checked	16	3.5
Total	451	100.0

26) Please let us know about your own congregation's peacemaking efforts. Indicate the areas in the list below in which your congregation has been involved over the past two years: A study of the war on terrorism since September 11th. (EFFORTS6)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	424	94.0
1) Checked	27	6.0
Total	451	100.0

27) Please let us know about your own congregation's peacemaking efforts. Indicate the areas in the list below in which your congregation has been involved over the past two years: A study of other international issues involving conflict (for example, in the Middle East, Northern Ireland, the Balkans, etc.). (EFFORTS7)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	400	88.7
1) Checked	51	11.3
Total	451	100.0

28) Please let us know about your own congregation's peacemaking efforts. Indicate the areas in the list below in which your congregation has been involved over the past two years: Letter writing or other public policy advocacy efforts that support legislation on peace and justice issues. (EFFORTS8)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	419	92.9
1) Checked	32	7.1
Total	451	100.0

29) Please let us know about your own congregation's peacemaking efforts. Indicate the areas in the list below in which your congregation has been involved over the past two years: Recycling, energy reduction, and other concerns for the environment. (EFFORTS9)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	315	69.8
1) Checked	136	30.2
Total	451	100.0

30) Please let us know about your own congregation's peacemaking efforts. Indicate the areas in the list below in which your congregation has been involved over the past two years: Other (specify). (EFFRTS10)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	434	96.2
1) Checked	17	3.8
Total	451	100.0

31) Since September 11th, has your congregation's involvement in peacemaking: (PEACE911)

	TOTAL	%
1) Increased?	53	12.1
2) Decreased?	3	0.7
3) Stayed about the same?	197	45.1
4) Don't know	184	42.1
Missing	14
Total	437	100.0

32) Did your congregation receive the Peacemaking Offering in 2001? (PEACOFFR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	130	30.4
2) No	59	13.8
3) Don't know	238	55.7
Missing	24
Total	427	100.0

33) [ASK ONLY IF PEACOFFR=1 'YES']Did you or another member of your household make a contribution to this special offering? (PEACOFF2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	82	55.8
2) No	34	23.1
3) Don't know	31	21.1
Missing	304
Total	147	100.0

34) How involved are you, personally, in your congregation's peacemaking activities? (PCINVOLV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very involved	6	1.4
2) Generally involved	18	4.1
3) A little involved	67	15.3
4) Not involved	346	79.2
Missing	14
Total	437	100.0

35) Has your congregation participated in an interfaith worship service or other interfaith gathering in the last two years, that is, a service or gathering involving Presbyterians or other Christians and members of one or more other religions, such as Jews, Muslims, Baha'is, or Hindus? An interfaith worship service. (INTRFTH1)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	283	62.7
1) Checked	168	37.3
Total	451	100.0

36) Has your congregation participated in an interfaith worship service or other interfaith gathering in the last two years, that is, a service or gathering involving Presbyterians or other Christians and members of one or more other religions, such as Jews, Muslims, Baha'is, or Hindus? Other interfaith gathering. (INTRFTH2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	395	87.6
1) Checked	56	12.4
Total	451	100.0

37) As part of its peacemaking ministry, should the Presbyterian Church (USA) be involved in encouraging and developing interfaith dialogue between Christians and followers of other religious groups? (INTRDIAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, definitely	200	46.1
2) Yes, probably	143	32.9
3) No	21	4.8
4) Not sure	70	16.1
Missing	17
Total	434	100.0

38) Does your presbytery have a Peacemaking Committee? (PEACCOMM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	68	15.7
2) No	43	10.0
3) Don't know	321	74.3
Missing	19
Total	432	100.0

39) As a general rule, where there are armed conflicts around the world, would you favor or oppose the Presbyterian Church (USA) taking the following action? Praying for the affected peoples. (PCACT1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Favor	421	96.1
2) Oppose	2	0.5
3) Depends on the situation	14	3.2
4) Not sure	1	0.2
Missing	13
Total	438	100.0

40) As a general rule, where there are armed conflicts around the world, would you favor or oppose the Presbyterian Church (USA) taking the following action? Advocating basic human rights. (PCACT2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Favor	360	84.1
2) Oppose	5	1.2
3) Depends on the situation	53	12.4
4) Not sure	10	2.3
Missing	23
Total	428	100.0

41) As a general rule, where there are armed conflicts around the world, would you favor or oppose the Presbyterian Church (USA) taking the following action? Supporting the peacemaking work of our partner churches in the area. (PCACT3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Favor	317	74.4
2) Oppose	6	1.4
3) Depends on the situation	79	18.5
4) Not sure	24	5.6
Missing	25
Total	426	100.0

42) As a general rule, where there are armed conflicts around the world, would you favor or oppose the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) taking the following action? Encouraging humanitarian efforts. (PCACT4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Favor	372	86.5
2) Oppose	2	0.5
3) Depends on the situation	48	11.2
4) Not sure	8	1.9
Missing	21
Total	430	100.0

43) As a general rule, where there are armed conflicts around the world, would you favor or oppose the Presbyterian Church (USA) taking the following action? Supporting the positions of the US government. (PCACT5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Favor	186	43.4
2) Oppose	11	2.6
3) Depends on the situation	212	49.4
4) Not sure	20	4.7
Missing	22
Total	429	100.0

44) As a general rule, where there are armed conflicts around the world, would you favor or oppose the Presbyterian Church (USA) taking the following action? Developing relevant policy that is debated and voted on at an annual General Assembly meeting. (PCACT6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Favor	153	35.9
2) Oppose	44	10.3
3) Depends on the situation	123	28.9
4) Not sure	106	24.9
Missing	25
Total	426	100.0

45) Would you like to see the Presbyterian Church (USA) take a more active role in providing news stories on war-torn areas of the world by collecting and disseminating information provided by our partner churches in those areas? (WARNEWS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, definitely	90	20.6
2) Yes, probably	174	39.9
3) No, probably not	61	14.0
4) No, definitely not	24	5.5
5) Not sure	87	20.0
Missing	15
Total	436	100.0

46) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statement: The US government should do more to prevent nuclear bomb materials from the former Soviet Union getting into hand of terrorist or rogue governments. (AGREE1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	208	48.0
2) Agree	162	37.4
3) Neither agree nor disagree	37	8.5
4) Disagree	2	0.5
5) Strongly disagree	1	0.2
6) Not sure	23	5.3
Missing	18
Total	433	100.0

47) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statement: The church should quit trying to influence the government on matters of war and peace. (AGREE2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	16	3.7
2) Agree	65	15.0
3) Neither agree nor disagree	98	22.6
4) Disagree	162	37.4
5) Strongly disagree	67	15.5
6) Not sure	25	5.8
Missing	18
Total	433	100.0

48) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statement: The church has a role in defending other faith communities that are the targets of hate crime. (AGREE3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	120	28.0
2) Agree	234	54.5
3) Neither agree nor disagree	39	9.1
4) Disagree	11	2.6
5) Strongly disagree	1	0.2
6) Not sure	24	5.6
Missing	22
Total	429	100.0

49) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statement: Peacemaking requires strong international institutions such as the United Nations. (AGREE4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	134	30.9
2) Agree	199	45.9
3) Neither agree nor disagree	24	5.5
4) Disagree	30	6.9
5) Strongly disagree	19	4.4
6) Not sure	28	6.5
Missing	17
Total	434	100.0

50) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statement: It would be unwise for the US to unilaterally back out of treaties that limit the testing of nuclear weapons. (AGREE5)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	76	17.8
2) Agree	166	38.8
3) Neither agree nor disagree	66	15.4
4) Disagree	34	7.9
5) Strongly disagree	14	3.3
6) Not sure	72	16.8
Missing	23
Total	428	100.0

51) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statement: Government actions since September 11th pose a threat to civil liberties in the United States. (AGREE6)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	21	4.9
2) Agree	71	16.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree	75	17.5
4) Disagree	161	37.6
5) Strongly disagree	61	14.3
6) Not sure	39	9.1
Missing	23
Total	428	100.0

52) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statement: The potential long-run benefits of developing a missile defense shield for the United States outweigh any short-run problems from breaking the Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) Treaty with Russia. (AGREE7)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	45	10.5
2) Agree	104	24.3
3) Neither agree nor disagree	82	19.2
4) Disagree	52	12.1
5) Strongly disagree	33	7.7
6) Not sure	112	26.2
Missing	23
Total	428	100.0

53) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statement: War is a necessary evil in an unjust world. (AGREE8)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	21	4.8
2) Agree	114	26.3
3) Neither agree nor disagree	91	21.0
4) Disagree	120	27.7
5) Strongly disagree	51	11.8
6) Not sure	36	8.3
Missing	18
Total	433	100.0

54) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statement: The US government should lessen its military support to Israel, Egypt, and other Middle East governments. (AGREE9)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	33	7.6
2) Agree	107	24.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree	81	18.6
4) Disagree	101	23.2
5) Strongly disagree	33	7.6
6) Not sure	80	18.4
Missing	16
Total	435	100.0

55) Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statement: The US government should reduce its military support to the government of Colombia. (AGREE10)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	23	5.3
2) Agree	109	25.1
3) Neither agree nor disagree	105	24.1
4) Disagree	79	18.2
5) Strongly disagree	13	3.0
6) Not sure	106	24.4
Missing	16
Total	435	100.0

56) Which of the following do you believe would be just reasons for the United States government to go to war? The protection of U.S. economic interests abroad. (JSTWAR1)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	352	78.0
1) Checked	99	22.0
Total	451	100.0

57) Which of the following do you believe would be just reasons for the United States government to go to war? The protection of human rights of people in another country. (JSTWAR2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	304	67.4
1) Checked	147	32.6
Total	451	100.0

58) Which of the following do you believe would be just reasons for the United States government to go to war? The replacement of a government that seems to be hostile to our way of life. (JSTWAR3)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	386	85.6
1) Checked	65	14.4
Total	451	100.0

59) Which of the following do you believe would be just reasons for the United States government to go to war? The punishment of another government for act of terrorism believed but not proven to be supported by that government. (JSTWAR4)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	360	79.8
1) Checked	91	20.2
Total	451	100.0

60) Which of the following do you believe would be just reasons for the United States government to go to war? The protection of our country after having been attacked by another country. (JSTWAR5)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	37	8.2
1) Checked	414	91.8
Total	451	100.0

61) Which of the following do you believe would be just reasons for the United States government to go to war? The protection of a country closely allied with us that had been attacked by another country. (JSTWAR6)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	139	30.8
1) Checked	312	69.2
Total	451	100.0

62) Which of the following do you believe would be just reasons for the United States government to go to war? To live up to the demands of treaties that we have signed. (JSTWAR7)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	218	48.3
1) Checked	233	51.7
Total	451	100.0

63) Which of the following do you believe would be just reasons for the United States government to go to war? To pre-emptively destroy weapons of mass destruction. (JSTWAR8)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	262	58.1
1) Checked	189	41.9
Total	451	100.0

64) Which of the following do you believe would be just reasons for the United States government to go to war? None of the above. (JSTWAR9)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	442	98.0
1) Checked	9	2.0
Total	451	100.0

65) Which of the following do you believe would be just reasons for the United States government to go to war? Other (specify). (JSTWAR10)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	435	96.5
1) Checked	16	3.5
Total	451	100.0

66) Do you support a 'two state solution' in the Middle East-that there should be both the state of Israel and a state of Palestine? (TWOSTATE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	312	70.7
2) No	22	5.0
3) Not sure	107	24.3
Missing	10
Total	441	100.0

67) As a way to bring peace to the Middle East, it has been proposed that Israel withdraw from occupied Arab lands if Arab nations in return recognize Israel's right to exist as a nation. Do you favor or oppose this proposal? (MIDEAST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Favor	294	67.1
2) Oppose	29	6.6
3) Not sure	115	26.3
Missing	13
Total	438	100.0

68) Do you think the events of September 11th have changed this country in a lasting way, or not? (CHNGE911)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	360	81.3
2) No	42	9.5
3) Not sure	41	9.3
Missing	8
Total	443	100.0

69) [ASK ONLY IF CHNGE911=1 'YES']Is it a change for the better or for the worse? (CHANGE2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Better	161	45.9
2) Worse	69	19.7
3) Not sure	121	34.5
Missing	100
Total	351	100.0

70) Do you think the U.S. campaign against terrorism is going very well, fairly well, or not well at all? (USVTERR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well	53	12.3
2) Fairly well	322	74.5
3) Not well at all	57	13.2
Missing	19
Total	432	100.0

71) To what extent, if any, does your Christian faith influence your perspective on the war on terrorism? (VIEWTERR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great extent	165	37.3
2) Some extent	224	50.7
3) Only a little extent	35	7.9
4) None	18	4.1
Missing	9
Total	442	100.0

72) How concerned are you about the possibility there will be more major terrorist attacks in the United States? (TERRCONC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Greatly concerned	206	46.5
2) Somewhat concerned	207	46.7
3) Not much concerned	22	5.0
4) Not concerned	6	1.4
5) Not sure	2	0.5
Missing	8
Total	443	100.0

73) Survey format (SURVEY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Paper copy	416	92.2
2) From the web	35	7.8
Total	451	100.0

74) Sample (SAMPLE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Members	451	100.0
Total	451	100.0

75) Sample (SAMPLE2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Members	445	100.0
Missing	6
Total	445	100.0

76) How many years have you been a member of your current congregation? __ year(s) (if less than one year, __ months) (YRSMEMBR)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	437	20.08	16.38

77) How far do you live from your congregation? __ mile(s) (HOWFAR)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	434	13.95	85.71

78) What is the approximate membership of the congregations(s) you attend? If you don't know, leave the line blank and check here. (NOMEMBER)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	388	2,331.92	3,563.99

79) Have you ever been ordained an elder in the Presbyterian Church? (Check one box) (EVERELDR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	184	42.6
2) No	248	57.4
Missing	19
Total	432	100.0

80) [IF YES TO EVERELDR] Are you serving now on session? (NOWELDR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	12	4.3
2) No	265	95.7
Missing	174
Total	277	100.0

81) Have you ever been ordained a deacon in the Presbyterian Church? (Check one box) (EVERDCON)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	155	36.4
2) No	271	63.6
Missing	25
Total	426	100.0

82) [IF YES TO EVERDCON] Are you currently serving on the board of deacons? (NOWDCON)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	24	9.8
2) No	221	90.2
Missing	206
Total	245	100.0

83) What other positions, if any, do you hold in the church? (Check all that apply) Chair of congregational committee or task force. (POSCOMCH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	376	84.9
1) Checked	67	15.1
Missing	8
Total	443	100.0

84) What other positions, if any, do you hold in the church? (Check all that apply) Member of congregational committee or task force. (POSCOMME)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	285	64.0
1) Checked	160	36.0
Missing	6
Total	445	100.0

85) What other positions, if any, do you hold in the church? (Check all that apply) Member of presbytery, synod, or General Assembly committee or task force. (POSGAMEM)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	417	93.7
1) Checked	28	6.3
Missing	6
Total	445	100.0

86) What other positions, if any, do you hold in the church? (Check all that apply) Officer of men's, women's, or youth group. (POSYGOFF)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	382	85.8
1) Checked	63	14.2
Missing	6
Total	445	100.0

87) What other positions, if any, do you hold in the church? (Check all that apply) Member of men's, women's, or youth group. (POSYGMEM)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	316	71.0
1) Checked	129	29.0
Missing	6
Total	445	100.0

88) What other positions, if any, do you hold in the church? (Check all that apply) Organist or choir director. (POSCHDIR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	441	99.1
1) Checked	4	0.9
Missing	6
Total	445	100.0

89) What other positions, if any, do you hold in the church? (Check all that apply) Member of choir. (POSCHMEM)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	359	80.7
1) Checked	86	19.3
Missing	6
Total	445	100.0

90) What other positions, if any, do you hold in the church? (Check all that apply) Church school teacher/leader. (POSTCHER)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	331	74.4
1) Checked	114	25.6
Missing	6
Total	445	100.0

91) What other positions, if any, do you hold in the church? (Check all that apply) Other (specify). (POSOTHER)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	424	95.3
1) Checked	21	4.7
Missing	6
Total	445	100.0

92) How often do you generally attend Sunday worship at your congregation? (Check the appropriate box). (FREQATTD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	4	0.9
2) Less than once a year	1	0.2
3) Once or twice a year	8	1.8
4) Several times a year	23	5.3
5) Once a month	15	3.4
6) 2-3 times a month	85	19.4
7) Nearly every week	208	47.5
8) Every week	94	21.5
Missing	13
Total	438	100.0

93) In the last year, have there been any Sundays, any at all, when you were unable to attend or happened not to attend worship at your congregation? (EVERMISA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	406	98.1
2) No	8	1.9
Missing	37
Total	414	100.0

94) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] Approximately how many Sundays have you missed attending worship over the last year (52 weeks)? Estimate the number of Sundays you were absent from worship in the last year on the line. (EVERMISB)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	408	13.22	11.95

95) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. My job/business required me to be at work on Sunday. (EMJOB)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	368	82.7
1) Checked	77	17.3
Missing	6
Total	445	100.0

96) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. I was traveling on business and didn't get home in time. (EMTRAVEL)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	402	90.3
1) Checked	43	9.7
Missing	6
Total	445	100.0

97) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. I was ill. (EMILL)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	246	55.4
1) Checked	198	44.6
Missing	7
Total	444	100.0

98) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. I had family responsibilities (e.g., caring for an ill or disabled child or parent). (EMFAMLY)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	333	74.8
1) Checked	112	25.2
Missing	6
Total	445	100.0

99) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. I was away on vacation. (EMVACATN)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	110	24.8
1) Checked	334	75.2
Missing	7
Total	444	100.0

100) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. I needed the time to catch up on other responsibilities. (EMCTCHUP)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	345	77.5
1) Checked	100	22.5
Missing	6
Total	445	100.0

101) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. I just didn't feel like going. (EMFEEL)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	376	84.5
1) Checked	69	15.5
Missing	6
Total	445	100.0

102) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. The weather was bad. (EMWEATHR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	393	88.3
1) Checked	52	11.7
Missing	6
Total	445	100.0

103) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. I overslept. (EMSLEPT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	417	93.7
1) Checked	28	6.3
Missing	6
Total	445	100.0

104) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. I had guests from out of town. (EMGUEST)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	325	73.0
1) Checked	120	27.0
Missing	6
Total	445	100.0

105) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. I decided to do something else that day. (EMELSE)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	373	83.8
1) Checked	72	16.2
Missing	6
Total	445	100.0

106) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. I wasn't interested in the theme of the service. (EMTHEME)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	434	97.5
1) Checked	11	2.5
Missing	6
Total	445	100.0

107) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. I didn't want to hear a particular preacher/speaker. (EMPRECHR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	416	93.5
1) Checked	29	6.5
Missing	6
Total	445	100.0

108) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. Conflict in the congregation. (EMCNFLCT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	431	96.9
1) Checked	14	3.1
Missing	6
Total	445	100.0

109) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. Other (volunteered response). (EMOTHER)

	TOTAL	%
1) All other	19	40.4
2) Worked at another church	4	8.5
3) Visited another church (out of town)	4	8.5
4) Seasonal migrant	6	12.8
5) Visited another church	9	19.1
7) Tried to go but prevented	5	10.6
Missing	404
Total	47	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) 0 Hours	108	24.8
2) 1-2 Hours	76	17.5
3) 3-5 Hours	125	28.7
4) 6-10 Hours	76	17.5
5) 11-20 Hours	32	7.4
6) More than 20 Hours	18	4.1
Missing	16
Total	435	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) 0 Hours	145	33.4
2) 1-2 Hours	102	23.5
3) 3-5 Hours	90	20.7
4) 6-10 Hours	52	12.0
5) 11-20 Hours	23	5.3
6) More than 20 Hours	22	5.1
Missing	17
Total	434	100.0

112) How many hours, if any, during the last month have you: Participated in religious events, programs, or groups sponsored by a church or other religious organization which took place in a home or other facility away from your church? (HRSOTHCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) 0 Hours	262	61.2
2) 1-2 Hours	89	20.8
3) 3-5 Hours	46	10.7
4) 6-10 Hours	15	3.5
5) 11-20 Hours	7	1.6
6) More than 20 Hours	9	2.1
Missing	23
Total	428	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) 0 Hours	182	42.6
2) 1-2 Hours	90	21.1
3) 3-5 Hours	73	17.1
4) 6-10 Hours	37	8.7
5) 11-20 Hours	15	3.5
6) More than 20 Hours	30	7.0
Missing	24
Total	427	100.0

114) Did you belong to any other churches before the one you now belong to? (BELCHURC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	366	84.3
2) No	68	15.7
Missing	17
Total	434	100.0

115) [IF YES TO BELCRCH] What denomination was the church you belonged to immediately prior to the church you are now a member of? (Check only one box) (WHACHURC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Baptist	27	7.4
2) Disciples of Christ	5	1.4
3) Episcopal	5	1.4
4) Lutheran	28	7.7
5) Methodist	57	15.6
6) Presbyterian	181	49.5
7) Other Presbyterian	3	0.8
8) Reformed	9	2.5
9) Roman Catholic	7	1.9
10) UCC	18	4.9
11) Non-denominational	4	1.1
12) Other	22	6.0
Missing	85
Total	366	100.0

116) 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	57	13.2
2) Disciples of Christ	12	2.8
3) Episcopal	8	1.8
4) Lutheran	29	6.7
5) Methodist	62	14.3
6) Presbyterian	171	39.5
7) Other Presbyterian	8	1.8
8) Reformed	7	1.6
9) Roman Catholic	20	4.6
10) UCC	19	4.4
11) Non-denominational	7	1.6
12) None	8	1.8
13) Other	25	5.8
Missing	18
Total	433	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	435	25.87	15.49

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very active	166	37.5
2) Generally active	90	20.3
3) Somewhat active	60	13.5
4) Not very active	54	12.2
5) Not active at all	67	15.1
6) Don't know	6	1.4
Missing	8
Total	443	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	76	17.3
2) No	363	82.7
Missing	12
Total	439	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	82	1.29	1.13

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	440	98.9
1) Checked	5	1.1
Missing	6
Total	445	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	443	99.6
1) Checked	2	0.4
Missing	6
Total	445	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	445	0.00	0.00

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	445	0.00	0.00

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	442	99.3
1) Checked	3	0.7
Missing	6
Total	445	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	437	98.2
1) Checked	8	1.8
Missing	6
Total	445	100.0

127) [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	433	97.3
1) Checked	12	2.7
Missing	6
Total	445	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Grandchild	3	4.8
2) Distant ancestor	2	3.2
3) Uncle/Aunt	9	14.3
4) Niece or nephew	16	25.4
5) Cousin	15	23.8
8) Spouse	4	6.3
9) In-law	14	22.2
Missing	388
Total	63	100.0

129) 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	100	23.1
2) No	332	76.9
Missing	19
Total	432	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	99	1.72	1.84

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	428	96.2
1) Checked	17	3.8
Missing	6
Total	445	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	435	97.8
1) Checked	10	2.2
Missing	6
Total	445	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	421	94.6
1) Checked	24	5.4
Missing	6
Total	445	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	438	98.4
1) Checked	7	1.6
Missing	6
Total	445	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	445	0.00	0.00

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not Checked	439	98.7
1) Checked	6	1.3
Missing	6
Total	445	100.0

137) [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	437	98.2
1) Checked	8	1.8
Missing	6
Total	445	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) All other	1	1.4
1) Grandchild	1	1.4
2) Distant ancestor	29	39.7
3) Uncle/Aunt	24	32.9
4) Niece or nephew	1	1.4
5) Cousin	5	6.8
8) Spouse	2	2.7
9) In-law	10	13.7
Missing	378
Total	73	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very conservative	15	3.4
2) Conservative	153	35.1
3) Moderate	194	44.5
4) Liberal	59	13.5
5) Very Liberal	15	3.4
Missing	15
Total	436	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	269	60.9
2) No	173	39.1
Missing	9
Total	442	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	188	43.1
2) No	248	56.9
Missing	15
Total	436	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	415	97.2
2) No	12	2.8
Missing	24
Total	427	100.0

143) [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	197	45.7
2) Almost all of it	75	17.4
3) Most of it	106	24.6
4) Some of it	30	7.0
5) Only a very small amount	3	0.7
6) Not sure	20	4.6
Missing	20
Total	431	100.0

144) 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.	27	6.2
2) Is a true account of how God created the world.	228	52.7
3) Reflects human feelings about how the world might have been created.	178	41.1
Missing	18
Total	433	100.0

145) 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.	99	23.7
2) The Bible is without error of any kind in spiritual matters, but there are problems in other areas such as science and history.	198	47.5
3) The Bible contains errors in both spiritual and secular matters.	120	28.8
Missing	34
Total	417	100.0

146) 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	39	9.0
2) Agree	113	26.0
3) Not sure	51	11.8
4) Disagree	180	41.5
5) Strongly disagree	51	11.8
Missing	17
Total	434	100.0

147) 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	23	5.3
2) Agree	95	21.8
3) Not sure	82	18.9
4) Disagree	153	35.2
5) Strongly disagree	82	18.9
Missing	16
Total	435	100.0

148) 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	281	65.3
2) Agree	97	22.6
3) Not sure	45	10.5
4) Disagree	5	1.2
5) Strongly disagree	2	0.5
Missing	21
Total	430	100.0

149) 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	191	44.1
2) Agree	118	27.3
3) Not sure	72	16.6
4) Disagree	43	9.9
5) Strongly disagree	9	2.1
Missing	18
Total	433	100.0

150) 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	103	24.0
2) Agree	88	20.5
3) Not sure	116	27.0
4) Disagree	83	19.3
5) Strongly disagree	40	9.3
Missing	21
Total	430	100.0

151) 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	155	35.7
2) Agree	223	51.4
3) Not sure	36	8.3
4) Disagree	16	3.7
5) Strongly disagree	4	0.9
Missing	17
Total	434	100.0

152) 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	149	34.2
2) Agree	130	29.8
3) Not sure	90	20.6
4) Disagree	50	11.5
5) Strongly disagree	17	3.9
Missing	15
Total	436	100.0

153) 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	213	48.7
2) Agree	127	29.1
3) Not sure	75	17.2
4) Disagree	10	2.3
5) Strongly disagree	12	2.7
Missing	14
Total	437	100.0

154) 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	72	16.8
2) Several times a week	52	12.1
3) Weekly	57	13.3
4) Several times a month	60	14.0
5) Once a month	27	6.3
6) Several times a year	89	20.7
7) Once a year or less	54	12.6
8) Never	18	4.2
Missing	22
Total	429	100.0

155) 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	10	2.4
2) Several times a week	13	3.1
3) Weekly	63	14.8
4) Several times a month	46	10.8
5) Once a month	35	8.2
6) Several times a year	72	16.9
7) Once a year or less	68	16.0
8) Never	118	27.8
Missing	26
Total	425	100.0

156) 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	3	0.7
2) Several times a week	7	1.7
3) Weekly	91	21.5
4) Several times a month	23	5.4
5) Once a month	42	9.9
6) Several times a year	53	12.5
7) Once a year or less	61	14.4
8) Never	144	34.0
Missing	27
Total	424	100.0

157) 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	272	62.4
2) Several times a week	70	16.1
3) Weekly	30	6.9
4) Several times a month	28	6.4
5) Once a month	9	2.1
6) Several times a year	13	3.0
7) Once a year or less	7	1.6
8) Never	7	1.6
Missing	15
Total	436	100.0

158) 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	88	20.6
2) Several times a week	59	13.8
3) Weekly	73	17.1
4) Several times a month	42	9.8
5) Once a month	23	5.4
6) Several times a year	76	17.8
7) Once a year or less	12	2.8
8) Never	55	12.9
Missing	23
Total	428	100.0

159) 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	2	0.5
2) Several times a week	4	0.9
3) Weekly	27	6.4
4) Several times a month	12	2.8
5) Once a month	19	4.5
6) Several times a year	38	9.0
7) Once a year or less	78	18.4
8) Never	243	57.4
Missing	28
Total	423	100.0

160) Do you believe that Jesus will return to Earth some day? (JES_RTRN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	301	71.2
2) No	26	6.1
3) Not sure	96	22.7
Missing	28
Total	423	100.0

161) [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	0.8
2) About as likely in 2000 as in any other year	209	58.4
3) Less likely in 2000	9	2.5
4) No Opinion	137	38.3
Missing	93
Total	358	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	103	23.6
2) No	334	76.4
Missing	14
Total	437	100.0

163) [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	58	28.7
2) No	144	71.3
Missing	249
Total	202	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Nothing special/stay at home	11	17.2
2) Spend time with family	8	12.5
3) Party/celebrate	20	31.3
4) Work	7	10.9
5) Attend church	11	17.2
6) Vacation/travel	5	7.8
9) Other	2	3.1
Missing	387
Total	64	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
2) Spend time with family	2	50.0
3) Party/celebrate	1	25.0
6) Vacation/travel	1	25.0
Missing	447
Total	4	100.0

166) 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	30	6.8
2) Yes, probably	55	12.4
3) No, probably not	46	10.4
4) No, definitely not	16	3.6
5) Don't know	295	66.7
Missing	9
Total	442	100.0

167) 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	%
2) Major	15	3.4
3) Minor	193	44.0
4) Very minor	164	37.4
5) None at all	33	7.5
6) No opinion	34	7.7
Missing	12
Total	439	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
2) Major	4	0.9
3) Minor	172	39.4
4) Very minor	181	41.4
5) None at all	48	11.0
6) No opinion	32	7.3
Missing	14
Total	437	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
2) Major	1	0.2
3) Minor	90	20.6
4) Very minor	140	32.0
5) None at all	173	39.6
6) No opinion	33	7.6
Missing	14
Total	437	100.0

170) 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	%
2) Major	2	0.5
3) Minor	107	24.5
4) Very minor	164	37.5
5) None at all	131	30.0
6) No opinion	33	7.6
Missing	14
Total	437	100.0

171) What is your sex? (SEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Female	267	60.1
2) Male	177	39.9
Missing	7
Total	444	100.0

172) What is your present age? (AGE)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	444	58.98	15.61

173) 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	47	10.7
2) On a farm	11	2.5
3) In a small city or town (under 50,000)	134	30.6
4) In a medium-size city (50,000-250,000)	64	14.6
5) In a suburb near a medium-size city	39	8.9
6) In a large city (over 250,000)	60	13.7
7) In a suburb near a large city	83	18.9
Missing	13
Total	438	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	348	80.0
2) Not married	87	20.0
Missing	16
Total	435	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) No, never married	28	30.8
2) Yes, now widowed	33	36.3
3) Yes, now divorced	24	26.4
4) Yes, both widowed and divorced	6	6.6
Missing	360
Total	91	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) No	281	83.4
2) Yes, was widowed	9	2.7
3) Yes, was divorced	45	13.4
4) Yes, both widowed and divorced	2	0.6
Missing	114
Total	337	100.0

177) How often does your husband or wife attend Sunday worship at your congregation? (SPOUCONG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	19	5.5
2) Less than once a year	5	1.4
3) About once or twice a year	15	4.3
4) Several times a year	30	8.7
5) About once a month	15	4.3
6) 2-3 times a month	63	18.2
7) Nearly every week	141	40.8
8) Every week	58	16.8
Missing	105
Total	346	100.0

178) 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	51	14.7
2) Disciples of Christ	5	1.4
3) Episcopal	15	4.3
4) Lutheran	22	6.3
5) Methodist	55	15.8
6) Presbyterian Church	107	30.7
7) Other Presbyterian	7	2.0
8) Reformed	3	0.9
9) Roman Catholic	25	7.2
10) UCC	8	2.3
11) Non-denominational	4	1.1
12) None	19	5.5
13) Other	27	7.8
Missing	103
Total	348	100.0

179) 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	%
1) Baptist	1	0.3
3) Episcopal	3	1.0
5) Methodist	2	0.7
6) Presbyterian Church	264	90.1
7) Other Presbyterian	1	0.3
9) Roman Catholic	6	2.0
10) UCC	1	0.3
11) Non-denominational	2	0.7
12) None	12	4.1
13) Other	1	0.3
Missing	158
Total	293	100.0

180) Please indicate your employment status and, if married, the employment of your spouse. Your employment status, first response. (YOUREMP1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Employed full-time	141	32.2
2) Employed part-time	34	7.8
3) Self-employed	24	5.5
4) Unemployed	4	0.9
5) Retired	172	39.3
6) Homemaker	43	9.8
7) Student	13	3.0
8) Other	7	1.6
Missing	13
Total	438	100.0

181) Please indicate your employment status and, if married, the employment of your spouse. Your employment status, second response. (YOUREMP2)

	TOTAL	%
2) Employed part-time	2	8.7
3) Self-employed	4	17.4
5) Retired	5	21.7
6) Homemaker	7	30.4
7) Student	4	17.4
8) Other	1	4.3
Missing	428
Total	23	100.0

182) 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	130	37.8
2) Employed part-time	24	7.0
3) Self-employed	18	5.2
4) Unemployed	1	0.3
5) Retired	129	37.5
6) Homemaker	38	11.0
7) Student	1	0.3
8) Other	3	0.9
Missing	107
Total	344	100.0

183) 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	1	8.3
2) Employed part-time	0	0.0
3) Self-employed	2	16.7
5) Retired	3	25.0
6) Homemaker	5	41.7
8) Other	1	8.3
Missing	439
Total	12	100.0

184) If you (and your spouse, if married) are employed full-time, part-time, or self-employed, please indicate the average hours per week worked over the last year. Your hours. (YOUHRS)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	239	37.83	18.84

185) If you (and your spouse, if married) are employed full-time, part-time, or self-employed, please indicate the average hours per week worked over the last year. Spouse's hours. (SPOUHRS)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	193	39.47	17.78

186) What is your usual occupation (title/kind of work) and, if married, your spouse's usual occupation (title/kind of work)? Your occupation. (YOUOCCUP)

	TOTAL	%
11) Management	40	13.3
13) Business and financial operations	23	7.6
15) Computer and math	12	4.0
17) Architecture and engineering	8	2.7
19) Life-physical and social science	5	1.7
21) Community and social services	8	2.7
23) Legal	6	2.0
25) Education/training/library	65	21.6
27) Arts/design/entertainment/sports/media	10	3.3
29) Healthcare and technical	30	10.0
31) Healthcare support	2	0.7
33) Protective service	1	0.3
39) Personal care	1	0.3
41) Sales and related occupations	21	7.0
43) Office and administrative support	30	10.0
45) Farming/fishing/forestry	2	0.7
47) Construction	6	2.0
49) Installation/maintenance/repair	3	1.0
51) Production occupations	8	2.7
53) Transportation	3	1.0
99) Homemaker	17	5.6
Missing	150
Total	301	100.0

187) What is your usual occupation (title/kind of work) and, if married, your spouse's usual occupation (title/kind of work)? Spouse's occupation. (SPOOCCUP)

	TOTAL	%
11) Management	40	16.6
13) Business and financial operations	16	6.6
15) Computer and math	7	2.9
17) Architecture and engineering	9	3.7
19) Life-physical and social science	2	0.8
21) Community and social services	9	3.7
23) Legal	6	2.5
25) Education/training/library	31	12.9
27) Arts/design/entertainment/sports/media	6	2.5
29) Healthcare and technical	18	7.5
31) Healthcare support	3	1.2
33) Protective service	3	1.2
37) Building and grounds cleaning	2	0.8
39) Personal care	1	0.4
41) Sales and related occupations	30	12.4
43) Office and administrative support	18	7.5
45) Farming/fishing/forestry	1	0.4
47) Construction	5	2.1
49) Installation/maintenance/repair	3	1.2
51) Production occupations	8	3.3
53) Transportation	4	1.7
55) Military	1	0.4
99) Homemaker	18	7.5
Missing	210
Total	241	100.0

188) What is the highest level of education completed by you and, if married, by your spouse? Your educational level. (EDUCYOU)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than 8 years	1	0.2
3) Some high school	7	1.6
4) High school diploma	33	7.5
5) Some college	105	23.8
6) Graduated from college	114	25.8
7) Some graduate work	64	14.5
8) A graduate degree	118	26.7
Missing	9
Total	442	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
2) Completed 8th grade	2	0.6
3) Some high school	3	0.9
4) High school diploma	45	12.9
5) Some college	77	22.1
6) Graduated from college	92	26.4
7) Some graduate work	30	8.6
8) A graduate degree	99	28.4
Missing	103
Total	348	100.0

190) 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	60	13.7
1) 1	47	10.8
2) 2	168	38.4
3) 3	107	24.5
4) 4	35	8.0
5) 5	8	1.8
6) 6	9	2.1
7) 7	2	0.5
9) 9	1	0.2
Missing	14
Total	437	100.0

191) 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) Live alone	69	15.5
2) Two of us	260	58.6
3) Three of us	45	10.1
4) Four of us	47	10.6
5) Five of us	17	3.8
6) Six of us	3	0.7
7) Seven or more of us	2	0.5
8) Not applicable	1	0.2
Missing	7
Total	444	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	103	74.6
1) 1	26	18.8
2) 2	7	5.1
3) 3	1	0.7
4) 4	1	0.7
Missing	313
Total	138	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	97	66.0
1) 1	30	20.4
2) 2	18	12.2
3) 3	2	1.4
Missing	304
Total	147	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	94	68.6
1) 1	28	20.4
2) 2	15	10.9
Missing	314
Total	137	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	96	76.2
1) 1	21	16.7
2) 2	7	5.6
3) 3	2	1.6
Missing	325
Total	126	100.0

196) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are 25 years of age and over? (HH_25)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	15	3.7
1) 1	57	14.2
2) 2	316	78.8
3) 3	12	3.0
4) 4	1	0.2
Missing	50
Total	401	100.0

197) 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	64	14.6
2) Single parent	10	2.3
3) Married, no kids	246	56.2
4) Married, with kids	99	22.6
5) Some other arrangement	19	4.3
Missing	13
Total	438	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Same house I live in now	323	72.6
2) A different house, same county	76	17.1
3) In a different county, same state	22	4.9
4) In a different state	22	4.9
5) In a different country	2	0.4
Missing	6
Total	445	100.0

199) 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	445	31.88	15.62

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Democrat	118	26.9
2) Independent	77	17.6
3) Republican	236	53.9
4) Other	7	1.6
Missing	13
Total	438	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) White	433	97.7
2) African American	7	1.6
4) Asian	1	0.2
6) Some other race	2	0.5
Missing	8
Total	443	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) White	3	50.0
4) Asian	1	16.7
5) Hispanic	1	16.7
6) Some other race	1	16.7
Missing	445
Total	6	100.0

203) 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	%
1) Less than 10,000	3	0.7
2) $10K-14,999	7	1.7
3) $15K-19,999	16	3.9
4) $20K-29,999	36	8.8
5) $30K-39,999	51	12.4
6) $40K-49,999	46	11.2
7) $50K-59,999	52	12.7
8) $60K-69,999	31	7.6
9) $70K-79,999	28	6.8
10) $80K-89,999	23	5.6
11) $90K-99,999	26	6.3
12) $100K-124,999	46	11.2
13) $125K-149,999	20	4.9
14) $150K or more	25	6.1
Missing	41
Total	410	100.0

204) Did you or any other family member fill out a pledge card regarding church giving for the current year? (PLEDGECD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	366	82.8
2) No	70	15.8
3) Don't know	6	1.4
Missing	9
Total	442	100.0

205) During the last year, approximately how much money did you and other family members in your household contribute to 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	416	2,793.65	8,586.47

206) During the last year, approximately how much money did you and other family members in your household contribute to 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	291	2,125.73	11,735.33

207) During the last year, approximately how much money did you and other family members in your household contribute to 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 (USA), including the denomination-wide special offerings - One Great Hour of Sharing, Witness, Peacemaking, and Christmas Joy. (MNY_APPL)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	355	2,021.29	12,976.56

208) 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 (USA)? (MNY_OUTS)

	TOTAL	%
1) $0	138	33.1
2) $1-50	78	18.7
3) $51-100	55	13.2
4) $101-500	77	18.5
5) $501-1000	21	5.0
6) $1001-2000	23	5.5
7) $2001+	25	6.0
Missing	34
Total	417	100.0

209) 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	17	4.0
2) $1-50	49	11.5
3) $51-100	67	15.8
4) $101-500	151	35.5
5) $501-1000	59	13.9
6) $1001-2000	33	7.8
7) $2001+	49	11.5
Missing	26
Total	425	100.0

210) Survey form used (SURVEY2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Paper	422	94.8
2) Web	23	5.2
Missing	6
Total	445	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Under 40	53	11.9
2) 40-49	73	16.4
3) 50-65	139	31.3
4) 65+	179	40.3
Missing	7
Total	444	100.0

212) What is the highest level of education completed by you and, if married, by your spouse? Your educational level. (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-EDUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) High school graduate or less	41	9.3
2) Some college	105	23.8
3) College graduate	114	25.8
4) Advanced degree	182	41.2
Missing	9
Total	442	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Female	267	60.1
2) Male	177	39.9
Missing	7
Total	444	100.0

214) 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) Less than $20,000	26	6.3
2) $20,000 - $49,999	133	32.4
3) $50,000 - $99,999	160	39.0
4) $100,000 +	91	22.2
Missing	41
Total	410	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Democrat	118	26.9
2) Independent	77	17.6
3) Republican	236	53.9
4) Other	7	1.6
Missing	13
Total	438	100.0