Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 2005 - Pastoral Leadership, Personal Outreach, and the Directory for Worship, Clergy - Codebook

All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).

1) Panel Identification Number (NEWCODE)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	734	36,095.82	642.25

2) Please indicate the extent to which you think each of the following qualities is one of your strengths: Having the trust and respect of those in my church (TRUST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely a strength of mine	537	81.7
2) Somewhat a strength of mine	117	17.8
3) Not really a strength of mine	1	0.2
5) Don't know	2	0.3
Missing	77
Total	657	100.0

3) Please indicate the extent to which you think each of the following qualities is one of your strengths: Providing effective leadership to the church in establishing priorities (LEADER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely a strength of mine	290	44.3
2) Somewhat a strength of mine	313	47.8
3) Not really a strength of mine	47	7.2
4) Definitely not a strength of mine	2	0.3
5) Don't know	3	0.5
Missing	79
Total	655	100.0

4) Please indicate the extent to which you think each of the following qualities is one of your strengths: Dealing with nonproductive behaviors effectively (NONPROD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely a strength of mine	90	12.4
2) Somewhat a strength of mine	398	54.9
3) Not really a strength of mine	220	30.3
4) Definitely not a strength of mine	11	1.5
5) Don't know	6	0.8
Missing	9
Total	725	100.0

5) Please indicate the extent to which you think each of the following qualities is one of your strengths: Creating a positive work environment (WORKENVR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely a strength of mine	465	64.0
2) Somewhat a strength of mine	242	33.3
3) Not really a strength of mine	15	2.1
5) Don't know	4	0.6
Missing	8
Total	726	100.0

6) Please indicate the extent to which you think each of the following qualities is one of your strengths: Using effectively others' talents and abilities (TALENT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely a strength of mine	300	41.3
2) Somewhat a strength of mine	382	52.5
3) Not really a strength of mine	42	5.8
5) Don't know	3	0.4
Missing	7
Total	727	100.0

7) Please indicate the extent to which you think each of the following qualities is one of your strengths: Effective in oral communication (ORALCOMM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely a strength of mine	511	70.0
2) Somewhat a strength of mine	210	28.8
3) Not really a strength of mine	6	0.8
4) Definitely not a strength of mine	1	0.1
5) Don't know	2	0.3
Missing	4
Total	730	100.0

8) Please indicate the extent to which you think each of the following qualities is one of your strengths: Effective in written communication (WRITECOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely a strength of mine	485	66.4
2) Somewhat a strength of mine	212	29.0
3) Not really a strength of mine	29	4.0
5) Don't know	4	0.5
Missing	4
Total	730	100.0

9) Please indicate the extent to which you think each of the following qualities is one of your strengths: Communicating expectations clearly (CLEARCOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely a strength of mine	182	25.0
2) Somewhat a strength of mine	463	63.6
3) Not really a strength of mine	75	10.3
4) Definitely not a strength of mine	1	0.1
5) Don't know	7	1.0
Missing	6
Total	728	100.0

10) Please indicate the extent to which you think each of the following qualities is one of your strengths: Representing the PC (USA) positively to the community (REPRESNT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely a strength of mine	323	44.9
2) Somewhat a strength of mine	277	38.5
3) Not really a strength of mine	94	13.1
4) Definitely not a strength of mine	11	1.5
5) Don't know	15	2.1
Missing	14
Total	720	100.0

11) Please indicate the extent to which you think each of the following qualities is one of your strengths: Involving appropriate personnel in decisions that affect them (PERSONEL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely a strength of mine	341	47.6
2) Somewhat a strength of mine	327	45.7
3) Not really a strength of mine	32	4.5
5) Don't know	16	2.2
Missing	18
Total	716	100.0

12) Please indicate the extent to which you think each of the following qualities is one of your strengths: Listening respectfully to other individuals (LISTEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely a strength of mine	535	73.5
2) Somewhat a strength of mine	185	25.4
3) Not really a strength of mine	7	1.0
5) Don't know	1	0.1
Missing	6
Total	728	100.0

13) Please indicate the extent to which you think each of the following qualities is one of your strengths: Sharing appropriate information (SHARE1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely a strength of mine	379	52.2
2) Somewhat a strength of mine	326	44.9
3) Not really a strength of mine	18	2.5
5) Don't know	3	0.4
Missing	8
Total	726	100.0

14) Please indicate the extent to which you think each of the following qualities is one of your strengths: Demonstrating an awareness of the problems and issues facing the church (AWARENES)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely a strength of mine	319	48.6
2) Somewhat a strength of mine	300	45.7
3) Not really a strength of mine	32	4.9
5) Don't know	6	0.9
Missing	77
Total	657	100.0

15) Please indicate the extent to which you think each of the following qualities is one of your strengths: Following through on commitments (FOLLOW)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely a strength of mine	441	61.2
2) Somewhat a strength of mine	247	34.3
3) Not really a strength of mine	31	4.3
5) Don't know	2	0.3
Missing	13
Total	721	100.0

16) Please indicate the extent to which you think each of the following qualities is one of your strengths: Working well with elders on session (ELDERS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely a strength of mine	447	69.8
2) Somewhat a strength of mine	177	27.7
3) Not really a strength of mine	5	0.8
4) Definitely not a strength of mine	1	0.2
5) Don't know	10	1.6
Missing	94
Total	640	100.0

17) Please indicate the extent to which you think each of the following qualities is one of your strengths: Working well with other members (MEMBERS1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely a strength of mine	405	62.6
2) Somewhat a strength of mine	227	35.1
3) Not really a strength of mine	7	1.1
4) Definitely not a strength of mine	1	0.2
5) Don't know	7	1.1
Missing	87
Total	647	100.0

18) Please indicate the extent to which you think each of the following qualities is one of your strengths: Working well with other staff (STAFF1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely a strength of mine	437	67.9
2) Somewhat a strength of mine	184	28.6
3) Not really a strength of mine	6	0.9
4) Definitely not a strength of mine	1	0.2
5) Don't know	16	2.5
Missing	90
Total	644	100.0

19) Please indicate the extent to which you think each of the following qualities is one of your strengths: Maintaining confidentiality (CONFIDNT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely a strength of mine	595	81.8
2) Somewhat a strength of mine	128	17.6
3) Not really a strength of mine	3	0.4
5) Don't know	1	0.1
Missing	7
Total	727	100.0

20) Please indicate the extent to which you think each of the following qualities is one of your strengths: Respecting diverse opinions (DIVOPPN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely a strength of mine	450	61.6
2) Somewhat a strength of mine	256	35.1
3) Not really a strength of mine	23	3.2
5) Don't know	1	0.1
Missing	4
Total	730	100.0

21) Please indicate the extent to which you think each of the following qualities is one of your strengths: Respecting diverse beliefs (DIVBELF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely a strength of mine	403	55.5
2) Somewhat a strength of mine	263	36.2
3) Not really a strength of mine	55	7.6
4) Definitely not a strength of mine	4	0.6
5) Don't know	1	0.1
Missing	8
Total	726	100.0

22) Please indicate the extent to which you think each of the following qualities is one of your strengths: Demonstrating an understanding and respect for members (UNDERSND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely a strength of mine	489	74.5
2) Somewhat a strength of mine	163	24.8
3) Not really a strength of mine	3	0.5
5) Don't know	1	0.2
Missing	78
Total	656	100.0

23) Please indicate the extent to which you think each of the following qualities is one of your strengths: Strong preaching (STRONGP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely a strength of mine	357	54.2
2) Somewhat a strength of mine	258	39.2
3) Not really a strength of mine	35	5.3
4) Definitely not a strength of mine	1	0.2
5) Don't know	8	1.2
Missing	75
Total	659	100.0

24) How would you rate your abilities in these areas: Preaching (PREACH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent	226	31.3
2) Very good	345	47.8
3) Good	123	17.0
4) Fair	22	3.0
5) Poor	2	0.3
6) Don't know	4	0.6
Missing	12
Total	722	100.0

25) How would you rate your abilities in these areas: Church administration (ADMIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent	113	15.9
2) Very good	254	35.7
3) Good	239	33.6
4) Fair	95	13.3
5) Poor	5	0.7
6) Don't know	6	0.8
Missing	22
Total	712	100.0

26) How would you rate your abilities in these areas: Biblical exposition (BIBLE1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent	190	26.4
2) Very good	325	45.1
3) Good	168	23.3
4) Fair	34	4.7
5) Poor	1	0.1
6) Don't know	3	0.4
Missing	13
Total	721	100.0

27) How would you rate your abilities in these areas: Teaching (TEACHING)

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent	261	36.1
2) Very good	275	38.0
3) Good	148	20.5
4) Fair	35	4.8
5) Poor	2	0.3
6) Don't know	2	0.3
Missing	11
Total	723	100.0

28) How would you rate your abilities in these areas: Leading worship (LEADWRSH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent	297	41.3
2) Very good	310	43.1
3) Good	103	14.3
4) Fair	7	1.0
6) Don't know	2	0.3
Missing	15
Total	719	100.0

29) How would you rate your abilities in these areas: Leading a small group (SMALLGRP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent	208	28.7
2) Very good	292	40.3
3) Good	190	26.2
4) Fair	30	4.1
5) Poor	2	0.3
6) Don't know	2	0.3
Missing	10
Total	724	100.0

30) How would you rate your abilities in these areas: Moderating a session (MODERATE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent	195	27.6
2) Very good	302	42.7
3) Good	162	22.9
4) Fair	23	3.3
5) Poor	5	0.7
6) Don't know	20	2.8
Missing	27
Total	707	100.0

31) How would you rate your abilities in these areas: Getting along with others (GETALONG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent	342	47.3
2) Very good	302	41.8
3) Good	72	10.0
4) Fair	5	0.7
5) Poor	1	0.1
6) Don't know	1	0.1
Missing	11
Total	723	100.0

32) How would you rate your abilities in these areas: Leading others in prayer (LEADPRAY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent	245	33.8
2) Very good	267	36.9
3) Good	163	22.5
4) Fair	42	5.8
5) Poor	4	0.6
6) Don't know	3	0.4
Missing	10
Total	724	100.0

33) How would you rate your abilities in these areas: Basic social skills (SOCIAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent	293	40.6
2) Very good	318	44.0
3) Good	88	12.2
4) Fair	20	2.8
5) Poor	1	0.1
6) Don't know	2	0.3
Missing	12
Total	722	100.0

34) How would you rate your abilities in these areas: Dealing with conflict (CONFLICT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent	87	12.0
2) Very good	238	32.8
3) Good	262	36.1
4) Fair	109	15.0
5) Poor	27	3.7
6) Don't know	2	0.3
Missing	9
Total	725	100.0

35) Do you agree or disagree? I demonstrate in daily life the virtues that the church seeks to develop in its members (VIRTUES)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	226	31.3
2) Agree	447	61.9
3) Neither	36	5.0
4) Disagree	3	0.4
6) Don't know	10	1.4
Missing	12
Total	722	100.0

36) Do you agree or disagree? I demonstrate in daily life the virtues that the church seeks to develop in leaders (LEADERS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	221	30.8
2) Agree	439	61.1
3) Neither	47	6.5
4) Disagree	3	0.4
6) Don't know	8	1.1
Missing	16
Total	718	100.0

37) In the past year has your congregation offered any classes or programs or provided other resources to facilitate personal evangelism by members (CLASSES)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	275	46.9
2) No	284	48.5
3) Don't know	27	4.6
Missing	148
Total	586	100.0

38) Have you preached a sermon in the last year on why people should attend church? (WHYATND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	429	73.0
2) No	158	26.9
3) Don't know	1	0.2
Missing	146
Total	588	100.0

39) To what extent, if any, is the membership of your congregation involved in each of the following activities: Making telephone calls inviting people in the neighborhood to come to church (INVITE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great extent	21	3.6
2) Some extent	113	19.4
3) Only a limited extent	206	35.4
4) Not at all	225	38.7
5) Not sure/No opinion	17	2.9
Missing	152
Total	582	100.0

40) To what extent, if any, is the membership of your congregation involved in each of the following activities: Door-to-door evangelism (DOOR2DOR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great extent	3	0.5
2) Some extent	38	6.5
3) Only a limited extent	118	20.2
4) Not at all willing	415	70.9
5) Not sure/No opinion	11	1.9
Missing	149
Total	585	100.0

41) To what extent, if any, is the membership of your congregation involved in each of the following activities: Talking to associates and acquaintances about the meaning of the Christian faith (TALKING)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great extent	45	7.7
2) Some extent	236	40.5
3) Only a limited extent	248	42.5
4) Not at all willing	26	4.5
5) Not sure/No opinion	28	4.8
Missing	151
Total	583	100.0

42) To what extent, if any, is the membership of your congregation involved in each of the following activities: Studying and training to witness to others about their faith (STUDYWIT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great extent	28	4.8
2) Some extent	131	22.5
3) Only a limited extent	237	40.8
4) Not at all	168	28.9
5) Not sure/No opinion	17	2.9
Missing	153
Total	581	100.0

43) To what extent, if any, is the membership of your congregation involved in each of the following activities: Making team visits to inactive members (VISITINC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great extent	9	1.5
2) Some extent	92	15.8
3) Only a limited extent	184	31.6
4) Not at all	281	48.3
5) Not sure/No opinion	16	2.7
Missing	152
Total	582	100.0

44) To what extent, if any, is the membership of your congregation involved in each of the following activities: Contacting people they already know, urging them to come to church (CONTACT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great extent	58	9.9
2) Some extent	257	43.9
3) Only a limited extent	223	38.1
4) Not at all	27	4.6
5) Not sure/No opinion	20	3.4
Missing	149
Total	585	100.0

45) To what extent, if any, is the membership of your congregation involved in each of the following activities: Visiting Presbyterians newly-arrived in your community (NEWPRESB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great extent	24	4.1
2) Some extent	111	19.0
3) Only a limited extent	182	31.2
4) Not at all	224	38.4
5) Not sure/No opinion	43	7.4
Missing	150
Total	584	100.0

46) Has there been any training in evangelism or faith sharing over the past two years in your congregation among: A committee of the session (COMMITTE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	246	42.6
2) No	292	50.5
3) Don't know	40	6.9
Missing	156
Total	578	100.0

47) Has there been any training in evangelism or faith sharing over the past two years in your congregation among: The entire session (ENTIRE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	184	31.8
2) No	354	61.2
3) Don't know	40	6.9
Missing	156
Total	578	100.0

48) Has there been any training in evangelism or faith sharing over the past two years in your congregation among: Selected members (MEMBERS2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	281	48.8
2) No	255	44.3
3) Don't know	40	6.9
Missing	158
Total	576	100.0

49) Has there been any training in evangelism or faith sharing over the past two years in your congregation among: The congregation at large (CONGREG1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	153	26.4
2) No	383	66.1
3) Don't know	43	7.4
Missing	155
Total	579	100.0

50) Given their current time commitments to work, family, school etc., how willing do you think the membership if your congregation would be to increase significantly the amount of time they not spend in each of the following activities: Making telephone calls inviting people in the neighborhood to come to church (PHONECAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely willing	27	4.6
2) Probably willing	207	35.6
3) Not very willing	264	45.4
4) Not at all willing	66	11.4
5) Not sure/No opinion	17	2.9
Missing	153
Total	581	100.0

51) Given their current time commitments to work, family, school etc., how willing do you think the membership if your congregation would be to increase significantly the amount of time they not spend in each of the following activities: Door-to-door evangelism (COMMDOOR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely willing	3	0.5
2) Probably willing	46	7.9
3) Not very willing	288	49.5
4) Not at all willing	231	39.7
5) Not sure/No opinion	14	2.4
Missing	152
Total	582	100.0

52) Given their current time commitments to work, family, school etc., how willing do you think the membership if your congregation would be to increase significantly the amount of time they not spend in each of the following activities: Talking to associates and acquaintances about the meaning of the Christian faith (TALKFTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely willing	64	11.0
2) Probably willing	360	61.9
3) Not very willing	127	21.8
4) Not at all willing	18	3.1
5) Not sure/No opinion	13	2.2
Missing	152
Total	582	100.0

53) Given their current time commitments to work, family, school etc., how willing do you think the membership if your congregation would be to increase significantly the amount of time they not spend in each of the following activities: Studying and training to witness to others about their faith (WITNESS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely willing	47	8.1
2) Probably willing	296	50.8
3) Not very willing	194	33.3
4) Not at all willing	28	4.8
5) Not sure/No opinion	18	3.1
Missing	151
Total	583	100.0

54) Given their current time commitments to work, family, school etc., how willing do you think the membership if your congregation would be to increase significantly the amount of time they not spend in each of the following activities: Making team visits to inactive members (MAKEVIST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely willing	41	7.1
2) Probably willing	271	46.7
3) Not very willing	202	34.8
4) Not at all willing	47	8.1
5) Not sure/No opinion	19	3.3
Missing	154
Total	580	100.0

55) Given their current time commitments to work, family, school etc., how willing do you think the membership if your congregation would be to increase significantly the amount of time they not spend in each of the following activities: Contacting people they already know, urging them to come to church (URGEATND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely willing	133	22.8
2) Probably willing	337	57.8
3) Not very willing	91	15.6
4) Not at all willing	8	1.4
5) Not sure/No opinion	14	2.4
Missing	151
Total	583	100.0

56) Given their current time commitments to work, family, school etc., how willing do you think the membership if your congregation would be to increase significantly the amount of time they not spend in each of the following activities: Visiting Presbyterians newly-arrived in your community (VISITPRS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely willing	94	16.2
2) Probably willing	333	57.2
3) Not very willing	99	17.0
4) Not at all willing	25	4.3
5) Not sure/No opinion	31	5.3
Missing	152
Total	582	100.0

57) Given their current time commitments to work, family, school etc., how willing do you think the membership if your congregation would be to increase significantly the amount of time they not spend in each of the following activities: Helping to increase your congregation's efforts to include new people and their concerns (INCLUDE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely willing	209	35.8
2) Probably willing	316	54.2
3) Not very willing	41	7.0
4) Not at all willing	6	1.0
5) Not sure/No opinion	11	1.9
Missing	151
Total	583	100.0

58) Given their current time commitments to work, family, school etc., how willing do you think the membership if your congregation would be to increase significantly the amount of time they not spend in each of the following activities: Helping to establish new congregations (ESTABLSH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely willing	53	9.1
2) Probably willing	132	22.7
3) Not very willing	216	37.2
4) Not at all willing	108	18.6
5) Not sure/No opinion	72	12.4
Missing	153
Total	581	100.0

59) In a typical month, how much time would you say you spend directly reaching out to individuals who are not currently members of any church to invite them to participate in or join your (or another) congregation? (REACHOUT)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	203	36.0
1) 1	78	13.8
2) 2	84	14.9
3) 3	30	5.3
4) 4	42	7.4
5) 5	41	7.3
6) 6	16	2.8
8) 8	19	3.4
9) 9	1	0.2
10) 10	22	3.9
12) 12	4	0.7
14) 14	1	0.2
15) 15	9	1.6
16) 16	1	0.2
20) 20	4	0.7
24) 24	1	0.2
40) 40	1	0.2
48) 48	1	0.2
50) 50	2	0.4
60) 60	1	0.2
80) 80	1	0.2
99) Don't know	2	0.4
Missing	170
Total	564	100.0

60) How familiar are you with the PCUSA directory for worship? (PCUSA1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very familiar	224	36.7
2) Familiar	280	45.8
3) Somewhat familiar	79	12.9
4) Not familiar	28	4.6
Missing	123
Total	611	100.0

61) With what frequency have you consulted the PSUSA directory for worship? (CONSULT)

	TOTAL	%
1) At least weekly	82	11.4
2) At least once a month	192	26.8
3) At least once every six months	241	33.6
4) At least once a year	111	15.5
5) At least once every 2 years	35	4.9
6) Have not referred to the directory in the last 2 years	48	6.7
7) Not sure	8	1.1
Missing	17
Total	717	100.0

62) Has the congregation used the directory, training for elders or new session members? (DIRELDER)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	241	43.4
1) Checked	314	56.6
Missing	179
Total	555	100.0

63) Has the congregation used the directory, training for deacons (DIRDEACN)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	504	68.7
1) Checked	230	31.3
Total	734	100.0

64) Has the congregation used the directory for worship planning (DIRPLAN)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	451	61.4
1) Checked	283	38.6
Total	734	100.0

65) Has the congregation used the directory for adult education? (DIRADULT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	577	78.6
1) Checked	157	21.4
Total	734	100.0

66) Has the congregation used the directory for new member orientation? (DIRNEW)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	534	72.8
1) Checked	200	27.2
Total	734	100.0

67) Has the congregation used the directory for confirmation classes? (DIRCONFR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	507	69.1
1) Checked	227	30.9
Total	734	100.0

68) Has the congregation used the directory for other things? (DIROTHER)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	630	85.8
1) Checked	104	14.2
Total	734	100.0

69) Has the congregation not used the directory? (DIRNOUSE)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	652	88.8
1) Checked	82	11.2
Total	734	100.0

70) Has the congregation used the directory for unknown uses? (DONTKNOW)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	652	88.8
1) Checked	82	11.2
Total	734	100.0

71) Describe the directory for worship: Is it clear or unclear (DESCRDIR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very clear	183	33.8
2) Clear	241	44.5
3) Somewhere in-between	63	11.6
4) Unclear	14	2.6
5) Very unclear	3	0.6
6) No opinion	38	7.0
Missing	192
Total	542	100.0

72) Describe the directory for worship: Is it effective or ineffective (EFFECTIV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very effective	154	22.0
2) Effective	298	42.6
3) Somewhere in-between	151	21.6
4) Ineffective	37	5.3
5) Very ineffective	9	1.3
6) No opinion	50	7.2
Missing	35
Total	699	100.0

73) Describe the directory for worship: Is it organized or poorly organized (ORGANIZE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very well organized	198	28.2
2) Well organized	303	43.2
3) Somewhere in-between	110	15.7
4) Poorly organized	29	4.1
5) Very poorly organized	6	0.9
6) No opinion	56	8.0
Missing	32
Total	702	100.0

74) Describe the directory for worship: Is it helpful or not helpful (HELPFUL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very helpful	198	28.0
2) Helpful	287	40.6
3) Somewhere in-between	134	19.0
4) Not helpful	35	5.0
5) Very unhelpful	9	1.3
6) No opinion	44	6.2
Missing	27
Total	707	100.0

75) Describe the directory for worship: Is it too complicated or too simple (COMPLEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very complicated	87	12.4
2) Complicated	167	23.8
3) Somewhere in-between	319	45.4
4) Simple	56	8.0
5) Very simple	12	1.7
6) No opinion	62	8.8
Missing	31
Total	703	100.0

76) Describe the directory for worship: Is it too long or too short (TOOLON)

	TOTAL	%
1) Too long	49	7.0
2) Long	128	18.3
3) Somewhere in-between	375	53.7
4) Short	65	9.3
5) Too short	12	1.7
6) No opinion	69	9.9
Missing	36
Total	698	100.0

77) How much emphasis does your congregation put on the directory as a guideline? (GUIDE)

	TOTAL	%
1) A great deal of emphasis	79	11.8
2) Some emphasis	195	29.1
3) A little emphasis	256	38.2
4) No emphasis at all	105	15.6
5) Don't know	36	5.4
Missing	63
Total	671	100.0

78) How important is the following: PCUSA promoting the use of the directory for worship (PROMOTE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	180	25.3
2) Somewhat important	263	36.9
3) Slightly important	166	23.3
4) Not at all	62	8.7
5) No opinion	41	5.8
Missing	22
Total	712	100.0

79) How important is the following: PCUSA simply the directory for worship (SIMPLIFY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	117	16.7
2) Somewhat important	230	32.8
3) Slightly important	160	22.8
4) Not at all	140	19.9
5) No opinion	55	7.8
Missing	32
Total	702	100.0

80) How important is the following: PCUSA revising the directory for worship (REVISE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	69	9.8
2) Somewhat important	155	22.1
3) Slightly important	191	27.2
4) Not at all	202	28.8
5) No opinion	84	12.0
Missing	33
Total	701	100.0

81) Comments about the directory (COMMENT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Leave the directory alone	46	14.0
2) Publish the directory separately	51	15.5
3) Publish a separate summary outline	70	21.3
4) Simplify and or shorten the directory	63	19.2
5) I use other resources other then the directory for worship	23	7.0
6) Make the directory more open to new/diverse worship styles	26	7.9
7) Pastors should promote directory more effectively	16	4.9
8) Make the directory more practical	5	1.5
9) Incorporate more mandates into the directory	2	0.6
10) Directory is of poor quality and or poor theology	3	0.9
11) I am not familiar with the directory	1	0.3
12) Directory is irrelevant or revising it is not important	1	0.3
13) No comment	3	0.9
14) Other	18	5.5
Missing	406
Total	328	100.0

82) Comments on the directory (COMMENT2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Leave the directory alone	4	21.1
3) Publish a separate summary outline	2	10.5
4) Simplify and or shorten the directory	3	15.8
5) I use other resources other then the directory for worship	1	5.3
6) Make the directory more open to new/diverse worship styles	4	21.1
7) Pastors should promote directory more effectively	1	5.3
8) Make the directory more practical	2	10.5
9) Incorporate more mandates into the directory	1	5.3
14) Other	1	5.3
Missing	715
Total	19	100.0

83) Comments on the directory (COMMENT3)

	TOTAL	%
14) Other	1	100.0
Missing	733
Total	1	100.0

84) Completed via web or paper (WEB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Web	193	26.3
2) Paper	541	73.7
Total	734	100.0

85) Identification Number (NEWCODE2)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	728	5,524.13	316.43

86) In what year were you ordained as a minister of the Word and Sacrament? (ORDAINED)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	728	1,983.35	11.02

87) 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	14	14.3
2) Disciples of Christ	2	2.0
4) Lutheran	1	1.0
5) Methodist	1	1.0
6) Presbyterian	53	54.1
7) Other Presbyterian	5	5.1
8) Reformed	3	3.1
9) Roman Catholic	1	1.0
10) United Church of Christ	8	8.2
12) Other	5	5.1
13) None	5	5.1
Missing	636
Total	98	100.0

88) Are you currently enrolled in a graduate school, seminary, or theological school? (SCHOOL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	65	9.0
2) No	661	91.0
Missing	8
Total	726	100.0

89) [IF SCHOOL = 'yes'] Degree sought: (DEGWORK)

	TOTAL	%
2) Th.M./S.T.M.	2	4.3
4) Ph.D./S.T.D./Th.D.	34	73.9
5) Other	10	21.7
Missing	688
Total	46	100.0

90) [IF SCHOOL = 'yes'] School: (SCHOOL2)

	TOTAL	%
5) Austin	1	2.9
18) Columbia	5	14.7
20) Covenant	1	2.9
30) Fuller	5	14.7
41) Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary	1	2.9
45) McCormick	2	5.9
52) New Brunswick	1	2.9
65) Princeton	2	5.9
68) San Francisco	3	8.8
72) St. Paul	1	2.9
76) United Theological Seminary, Dayton	1	2.9
78) Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University	1	2.9
88) Yale	1	2.9
98) Union	1	2.9
99) Other	8	23.5
Missing	700
Total	34	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	276	37.8
2) No	454	62.2
Missing	4
Total	730	100.0

92) [IF SECJOB = 'yes'] How long were you in that job or career? (YRSECJB)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	268	9.68	6.58

93) If no bachelor's degree check here (BA)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	731	99.6
1) Checked	3	0.4
Total	734	100.0

94) In what year did you receive your B.A., B.S., or other bachelor's degree? (YRBDMDIV)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	725	1,974.61	9.70

95) What school awarded this degree? (SCHOOLBD)

	TOTAL	%
1) A Presbyterian related school	180	24.9
2) Another church-related college or university	157	21.7
3) Other college or university	386	53.4
Missing	11
Total	723	100.0

96) [IF SCHOOLBD = 3] What was the name of the other college or university that awarded you your B.A., B.S., or other bachelor's degree? (NAMEBD)

	TOTAL	%
51) Nazarene	1	100.0
Missing	733
Total	1	100.0

97) From what school did you receive your M.Div. or B.D. degree? (NAMEMDIV)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	724	51.70	25.37

98) In what year did you receive your M.Div. or B.D. degree? (YRMDIV)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	719	1,982.36	10.79

99) Indicate any other graduate degrees you have earned in theology, Christian education, or religion (if none, check this box). (GRAD)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	525	71.5
1) Checked	209	28.5
Total	734	100.0

100) Indicate if you have any other graduate degrees in theology, Christian education, or religion (MCE_MRE)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	726	98.9
1) Checked	8	1.1
Total	734	100.0

101) Year M.C.E./M.R.E. received: (YRMCEMRE)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	8	1,980.13	12.71

102) School awarding M.C.E./M.R.E. degree: (NAMEMCE)

	TOTAL	%
45) McCormick	1	12.5
64) Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School of Christian Education (Union-PSCE) in Richmond	3	37.5
66) Reformed	1	12.5
78) Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University	1	12.5
98) Union	2	25.0
Missing	726
Total	8	100.0

103) Indicate if you have earned any other graduate degrees in theology, Christian education, or religion. (MA)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	688	93.7
1) Checked	46	6.3
Total	734	100.0

104) Year M.A. received: (YRMARE)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	46	1,982.33	9.55

105) School awarding M.A. degree: (NAMEMA)

	TOTAL	%
13) University of Chicago Divinity	1	2.4
16) Claremont	2	4.9
18) Columbia	3	7.3
21) Drew	2	4.9
22) Dubuque	2	4.9
30) Fuller	3	7.3
48) Methodist	1	2.4
64) PSCE	2	4.9
65) Princeton	2	4.9
68) San Francisco	2	4.9
78) Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University	2	4.9
81) Vanderbilt	2	4.9
98) Union	2	4.9
99) Other	15	36.6
Missing	693
Total	41	100.0

106) Indicate if you have received a Th.M./S.T.M. (THM_STM)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	687	93.6
1) Checked	47	6.4
Total	734	100.0

107) Year Th.M./S.T.M. received: (YRTHMSTM)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	47	1,980.60	10.23

108) School awarding Th.M./S.T.M. degree: (NTHM_STM)

	TOTAL	%
5) Austin	1	2.3
10) Calvin	1	2.3
18) Columbia	1	2.3
25) Eden	1	2.3
30) Fuller	1	2.3
33) Gordon Conwell	1	2.3
39) Lancaster	1	2.3
42) Luther NW	1	2.3
45) McCormick	2	4.7
63) Pittsburgh	2	4.7
65) Princeton	18	41.9
69) Southeastern Baptist	1	2.3
75) Union-Auburn	1	2.3
78) Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University	2	4.7
88) Yale	5	11.6
99) Other	4	9.3
Missing	691
Total	43	100.0

109) Indicate if you have been awarded a D.Min. degree: (DMIN)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	573	78.1
1) Checked	161	21.9
Total	734	100.0

110) Year D.Min. degree received: (YRDMIN)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	157	1,988.94	8.50

111) School awarding D.Min. degree: (NAMEDMIN)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	153	48.78	26.98

112) Indicate if you have earned a Ph.D./S.T.D/Th.D. (PHD_STD)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	686	93.5
1) Checked	48	6.5
Total	734	100.0

113) Year Ph.D./S.T.D./Th.D. degree received: (YRPHD)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	48	1,982.73	10.47

114) School awarding Ph.D./S.T.D./Th.D. degree: (NAMEPHD)

	TOTAL	%
13) University of Chicago Divinity	2	4.1
16) Claremont	4	8.2
18) Columbia	1	2.0
21) Drew	1	2.0
23) Duke University	3	6.1
28) Evangelical Puerto Rico	1	2.0
30) Fuller	1	2.0
36) Iliff	1	2.0
57) North West Lutheran Theological Seminary	1	2.0
63) Pittsburgh	1	2.0
65) Princeton	3	6.1
78) Union VA	3	6.1
81) Vanderbilt	5	10.2
98) Union	1	2.0
99) Other	21	42.9
Missing	685
Total	49	100.0

115) Have you earned any other graduate degrees? (OTHRGRD)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	705	96.0
1) Checked	29	4.0
Total	734	100.0

116) Year degree received: (YROTHER)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	22	1,985.46	12.29

117) School awarding other degrees: (NAMEOTHR)

	TOTAL	%
22) Dubuque	1	4.8
39) Lancaster	1	4.8
42) Luther NW	1	4.8
60) Pacific School of Religion	1	4.8
68) San Francisco	2	9.5
74) Trinity Evangelical	1	4.8
99) Other	14	66.7
Missing	713
Total	21	100.0

118) List any other graduate degrees you have earned: (GRAD2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Bachelor's degree	5	4.4
2) Master's degree	103	91.2
3) Doctoral degree	3	2.7
4) Other	2	1.8
Missing	621
Total	113	100.0

119) Year degree received: (GRAD2YR)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	115	1,979.69	9.74

120) Indicate major of other degree received: (MAJOR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Business	11	10.1
2) Education	12	11.0
3) English-Languages	7	6.4
4) Fine arts-Music	3	2.8
5) Journalism-Communication	1	0.9
6) Medical-Health	16	14.7
7) Natural Science-Engineering-Math-Computers	9	8.3
8) Philosophy-Religion-Theology	1	0.9
9) Social Science-History	31	28.4
10) Other	18	16.5
Missing	625
Total	109	100.0

121) School awarding other degrees: (NAMEMAJ)

	TOTAL	%
99) Other	7	100.0
Missing	727
Total	7	100.0

122) List any other graduate degrees you have earned: (OTHGRAD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Bachelor's Degree	3	17.6
2) Master's Degree	7	41.2
3) Doctoral Degree	6	35.3
4) Other	1	5.9
Missing	717
Total	17	100.0

123) Year degree received: (GRADYR)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	15	1,978.80	11.18

124) Indicate major of other degree received: (OTHGRADM)

	TOTAL	%
2) Education	3	21.4
4) Fine arts-Music	1	7.1
6) Medical/Health	1	7.1
7) Natural Science/Engineering/Math/Computers	2	14.3
9) Social Science/History	4	28.6
10) Other	3	21.4
Missing	720
Total	14	100.0

125) Which category(-ies) below describes your current paid employment? (check all that apply) Pastor, co-pastor, associate, or other pastor in a congregation (PASTOR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	209	28.5
1) Checked	525	71.5
Total	734	100.0

126) Which category(-ies) below describes your current paid employment? (check all that apply) Other position in a congregation (specify):____ (POSITION)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	707	96.3
1) Checked	27	3.7
Total	734	100.0

127) Which category(-ies) below describes your current paid employment? (check all that apply) Non-parish job or ministry (NONPARSH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	555	75.6
1) Checked	179	24.4
Total	734	100.0

128) Which category(-ies) below describes your current paid employment? (check all that apply). Employment: Unemployed (UNEMPLOY)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	709	96.6
1) Checked	25	3.4
Total	734	100.0

129) Which category(-ies) below describes your current paid employment? (check all that apply). Employment: Retired from active ministry (RETIRE)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	715	97.4
1) Checked	19	2.6
Total	734	100.0

130) Do you consider yourself a full-time or part-time parish pastor? (FULLPART)

	TOTAL	%
1) Full-time	448	83.7
2) Part-time	87	16.3
Missing	199
Total	535	100.0

131) (ASK IF FULLPART = 2). Specify hours per week: (HOURS)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	86	21.91	11.11

132) What position(s) do you have in a congregation? (Check all that apply.) Solo Pastor (SOLO)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	473	64.4
1) Checked	261	35.6
Total	734	100.0

133) What position(s) do you have in a congregation? (Check all that apply.) Senior Pastor (SENIOR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	613	83.5
1) Checked	121	16.5
Total	734	100.0

134) What position(s) do you have in a congregation? (Check all that apply.) Associate Pastor (ASSO)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	645	87.9
1) Checked	89	12.1
Total	734	100.0

135) What position(s) do you have in a congregation? (Check all that apply.) Co-pastor (COPASTOR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	711	96.9
1) Checked	23	3.1
Total	734	100.0

136) What position(s) do you have in a congregation? (Check all that apply.) Stated or temporary supply (TEMP)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	695	94.7
1) Checked	39	5.3
Total	734	100.0

137) What position(s) do you have in a congregation? (Check all that apply.) Designated pastor (DESIGNAT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	725	98.8
1) Checked	9	1.2
Total	734	100.0

138) What position(s) do you have in a congregation? (Check all that apply.) Interim pastor (INTERMIN)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	697	95.0
1) Checked	37	5.0
Total	734	100.0

139) What position(s) do you have in a congregation? (Check all that apply.) Tentmaker (TENTMAKE)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	726	98.9
1) Checked	8	1.1
Total	734	100.0

140) What position(s) do you have in a congregation? (Check all that apply.) Paid parish associate (PAID)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	720	98.1
1) Checked	14	1.9
Total	734	100.0

141) What position(s) do you have in a congregation? (Check all that apply.) Other (OTHER2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	708	96.5
1) Checked	26	3.5
Total	734	100.0

142) How many congregations do you currently serve as pastor? (Include here congregations you are serving as stated or temporary supply.) (CONGREG2)

	TOTAL	%
1) One	510	94.4
2) Two or more yoked congregations	19	3.5
3) Two or more non-yoked congregations	11	2.0
Missing	194
Total	540	100.0

143) (Ask if CONGREG = 2 or CONGREG = 3) If more than one, how many? (NUMCONG)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1	1	3.4
2) 2	21	72.4
3) 3	2	6.9
4) 4	1	3.4
5) 5	2	6.9
6) 6	2	6.9
Missing	705
Total	29	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	530	461.08	810.57

145) 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.) (NOPARJOB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Full-time	149	70.0
2) Part-time	64	30.0
Missing	521
Total	213	100.0

146) (Ask if NOPARJOB = 2) Specify hours per week: (HOURS2)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	63	15.21	11.66

147) What type of non-parish/non-pastoral job or ministry do you currently have? (check all that apply) Faculty/staff at educational institute (STAFF2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	683	93.1
1) Checked	51	6.9
Total	734	100.0

148) What type of non-parish/non-pastoral job or ministry do you currently have? (check all that apply) Chaplain (CHAPLAIN)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	673	91.7
1) Checked	61	8.3
Total	734	100.0

149) What type of non-parish/non-pastoral job or ministry do you currently have? (check all that apply) Missionary/mission co-worker (MISSION)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	733	99.9
1) Checked	1	0.1
Total	734	100.0

150) What type of non-parish/non-pastoral job or ministry do you currently have? (check all that apply) National staff or middle government body staff (NATFSTAF)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	708	96.5
1) Checked	26	3.5
Total	734	100.0

151) What type of non-parish/non-pastoral job or ministry do you currently have? (check all that apply) Staff of an ecumenical or non-denominational agency (ECNONDE)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	723	98.5
1) Checked	11	1.5
Total	734	100.0

152) What type of non-parish/non-pastoral job or ministry do you currently have? (check all that apply) Professional pastoral counselor (PROFCOUN)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	726	98.9
1) Checked	8	1.1
Total	734	100.0

153) What type of non-parish/non-pastoral job or ministry do you currently have? (check all that apply) Other employment (OTHEMPLY)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	649	88.4
1) Checked	85	11.6
Total	734	100.0

154) For what type of institution do you work? Military (MILITARY)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	722	98.4
1) Checked	12	1.6
Total	734	100.0

155) For what type of institution do you work? Civilian government (CIVLGOVT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	717	97.7
1) Checked	17	2.3
Total	734	100.0

156) For what type of institution do you work? Elementary, Middle, or High school (ELEM)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	726	98.9
1) Checked	8	1.1
Total	734	100.0

157) For what type of institution do you work? College or university (COLLEGE)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	704	95.9
1) Checked	30	4.1
Total	734	100.0

158) For what type of institution do you work? Seminary or other theology school (SEMINARY)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	715	97.4
1) Checked	19	2.6
Total	734	100.0

159) For what type of institution do you work? Hospital or other medical facility (HOSPITAL)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	694	94.6
1) Checked	40	5.4
Total	734	100.0

160) For what type of institution do you work? Church/religious body (CHURCH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	684	93.2
1) Checked	50	6.8
Total	734	100.0

161) For what type of institution do you work? Other non-profit organization (NOPROFIT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	707	96.3
1) Checked	27	3.7
Total	734	100.0

162) For what type of institution do you work? For-profit business (PROFIT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	718	97.8
1) Checked	16	2.2
Total	734	100.0

163) For what type of institution do you work? Other (EMPOTHR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	702	95.6
1) Checked	32	4.4
Total	734	100.0

164) Is this organization affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)? (PCUSA2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	72	37.3
2) No	121	62.7
Missing	541
Total	193	100.0

165) How old were you when you decided God was calling you into ministry? (AGEGOD)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	728	22.94	8.58

166) How large was the congregation you belonged to at that time? (SIZE)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	707	753.18	961.26

167) How important was that congregation in your overall discernment of a call? (IMPTCALL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	302	42.0
2) Important	271	37.7
3) Not very important	114	15.9
4) Not at all important	32	4.5
Missing	15
Total	719	100.0

168) (Ask if IMPTCALL = 1 or IMPTCALL = 2) What person/feature there most influenced your sense of call? (INFLUEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Pastor	293	47.2
2) Other staff person	56	9.0
3) Lay leader	49	7.9
4) Other member	25	4.0
5) Congregational program/activity	75	12.1
6) Worship	31	5.0
7) Overall culture or 'feel'	92	14.8
Missing	113
Total	621	100.0

169) Was this the same congregation you were raised in? (RAISED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	382	53.1
2) No	338	46.9
Missing	14
Total	720	100.0

170) (ASK if RAISED = 2) If 'no,' how large was the congregation you grew up in? (RAISED2)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	282	789.83	1,624.30

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	731	10.23	12.07

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Baptist	67	9.2
2) Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)	4	0.6
3) Episcopal	8	1.1
4) Lutheran	21	2.9
5) Methodist	47	6.5
6) Presbyterian Church (U.S.A), PCUS, UPCUSA, or UPCNA	435	59.9
7) Other Presbyterian (specify):____	26	3.6
8) Reformed	11	1.5
9) Roman Catholic	32	4.4
10) UCC (United Church of Christ/Congregational)	14	1.9
11) Independent or non-denominational	13	1.8
12) None	40	5.5
13) Other (specify):____	8	1.1
Missing	8
Total	726	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very conservative	32	4.4
2) Conservative	184	25.3
3) Moderate	276	38.0
4) Liberal	172	23.7
5) Very liberal	63	8.7
Missing	7
Total	727	100.0

174) Which statement comes closest to your view of the Bible? (BIBLE2)

	TOTAL	%
1) The Bible is the word of God, to be taken literally word for word	21	2.9
2) The Bible is the word of God, to be interpreted in the light of its historical and cultural context	395	54.5
3) The Bible is the word of God, to be interpreted in the light of its historical context and the Church's teachings	245	33.8
4) The Bible is not the word of God, but contains God's word to us	62	8.6
5) The Bible is not the word of God but is a valuable book	2	0.3
Missing	9
Total	725	100.0

175) The account of Creation presented in Genesis: (GENESIS)

	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	13	1.9
2) Is a true account of how God created the world	376	54.1
3) Reflects human feelings about how the world might have been created	306	44.0
Missing	39
Total	695	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	15	2.1
2) Agree	52	7.2
3) Not sure	45	6.2
4) Disagree	370	51.1
5) Strongly disagree	242	33.4
Missing	10
Total	724	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	20	2.8
2) Agree	78	10.8
3) Not sure	53	7.3
4) Disagree	281	38.8
5) Strongly disagree	293	40.4
Missing	9
Total	725	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	557	77.3
2) Agree	126	17.5
3) Not sure	28	3.9
4) Disagree	6	0.8
5) Strongly disagree	4	0.6
Missing	13
Total	721	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	305	42.5
2) Agree	179	25.0
3) Not sure	52	7.3
4) Disagree	133	18.5
5) Strongly disagree	48	6.7
Missing	17
Total	717	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	152	21.1
2) Agree	115	16.0
3) Not sure	120	16.7
4) Disagree	184	25.6
5) Strongly disagree	149	20.7
Missing	14
Total	720	100.0

181) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. It is important to share my faith with other people. (SHARE2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	411	56.4
2) Agree	305	41.8
3) Not sure	6	0.8
4) Disagree	7	1.0
Missing	5
Total	729	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	333	46.3
2) Agree	212	29.5
3) Not sure	122	17.0
4) Disagree	30	4.2
5) Strongly disagree	22	3.1
Missing	15
Total	719	100.0

183) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. The Devil (Satan) really exists. (DEVIL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	235	32.7
2) Agree	187	26.0
3) Not sure	103	14.3
4) Disagree	123	17.1
5) Strongly disagree	71	9.9
Missing	15
Total	719	100.0

184) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. Jesus was born of a virgin. (VIRGIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	258	35.9
2) Agree	203	28.3
3) Not sure	134	18.7
4) Disagree	75	10.4
5) Strongly disagree	48	6.7
Missing	16
Total	718	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	375	51.3
2) Several times a week	238	32.6
3) Weekly	69	9.4
4) Several times a month	21	2.9
5) Once a month	11	1.5
6) Several times a year	13	1.8
7) Once a year or less	3	0.4
8) Never	1	0.1
Missing	3
Total	731	100.0

186) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activities? Read the Bible with family or friends. (TOGETHER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	49	6.8
2) Several times a week	155	21.4
3) Weekly	255	35.2
4) Several times a month	90	12.4
5) Once a month	33	4.6
6) Several times a year	79	10.9
7) Once a year or less	22	3.0
8) Never	41	5.7
Missing	10
Total	724	100.0

187) Approximately how frequently do you engage in the following activities? Attend a Bible study group. (STDYGRP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	19	2.7
2) Several times a week	93	13.0
3) Weekly	302	42.3
4) Several times a month	73	10.2
5) Once a month	49	6.9
6) Several times a year	90	12.6
7) Once a year or less	32	4.5
8) Never	56	7.8
Missing	20
Total	714	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	624	86.1
2) Several times a week	77	10.6
3) Weekly	13	1.8
4) Several times a month	7	1.0
5) Once a month	3	0.4
6) Several times a year	1	0.1
Missing	9
Total	725	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	310	42.9
2) Several times a week	221	30.6
3) Weekly	98	13.6
4) Several times a month	39	5.4
5) Once a month	10	1.4
6) Several times a year	29	4.0
7) Once a year or less	6	0.8
8) Never	10	1.4
Missing	11
Total	723	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/almost daily	22	3.1
2) Several times a week	56	7.9
3) Weekly	202	28.4
4) Several times a month	59	8.3
5) Once a month	58	8.2
6) Several times a year	110	15.5
7) Once a year or less	69	9.7
8) Never	135	19.0
Missing	23
Total	711	100.0

191) What is your sex? (SEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Female	198	27.1
2) Male	532	72.9
Missing	4
Total	730	100.0

192) What is your present age? (AGE)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	729	50.76	9.52

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

	TOTAL	%
1) In open country, but not on a farm	54	7.4
2) On a farm	3	0.4
3) In a small city or town (under 50,000)	209	28.7
4) In a medium-size city (50,000-250,000)	124	17.0
5) In a suburb near a medium-size city	62	8.5
6) In a large city (over 250,000)	122	16.7
7) In a suburb near a large city.	155	21.3
Missing	5
Total	729	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Married	637	87.1
2) Not married	94	12.9
Missing	3
Total	731	100.0

195) (Ask if MARITAL = 2) If not currently married; have you ever been married? (MARRY)

	TOTAL	%
1) No, never married	41	44.1
2) Yes, am now widowed	7	7.5
3) Yes, am now divorced	44	47.3
4) Yes, am both widowed and divorced	1	1.1
Missing	641
Total	93	100.0

196) Spouses highest level of education (SEDU)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than 8 years	1	0.2
4) High school diploma	17	2.7
5) Some college	64	10.1
6) Graduated from college	173	27.3
7) Some grad work	76	12.0
8) Grad degree	302	47.7
Missing	101
Total	633	100.0

197) (Ask if MARITAL = 1) If currently married: Have you had a previous marriage (or marriages)? (PREMARRY)

	TOTAL	%
1) No, never married	7	1.1
2) Yes, was widowed	108	17.0
3) Yes, was divorced	1	0.2
4) Yes, was both widowed and divorced	518	81.7
Missing	100
Total	634	100.0

198) Is your husband or wife an ordained minister? (SMINISTR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	93	14.6
2) No	544	85.4
Missing	97
Total	637	100.0

199) Please indicate your spouse's employment status. (check all that apply in each column): Employed full-time (SFULL)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	413	56.3
1) Checked	321	43.7
Total	734	100.0

200) Please indicate your spouse's employment status. (check all that apply in each column): Employed part-time (SPART)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	598	81.5
1) Checked	136	18.5
Total	734	100.0

201) Please indicate your spouse's employment status. (check all that apply in each column): self-employed (SSELF)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	685	93.3
1) Checked	49	6.7
Total	734	100.0

202) Please indicate your spouse's employment status. (check all that apply in each column): Unemployed (UNEMPSP)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	714	97.3
1) Checked	20	2.7
Total	734	100.0

203) Please indicate your spouse's employment status. (check all that apply in each column): Retired (SRETIRED)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	691	94.1
1) Checked	43	5.9
Total	734	100.0

204) Please indicate your spouse's employment status. (check all that apply in each column): Full-time homemaker (SHOMEMAK)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	666	90.7
1) Checked	68	9.3
Total	734	100.0

205) Please indicate your spouse's employment status. (check all that apply in each column): Student (SSTUDENT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	723	98.5
1) Checked	11	1.5
Total	734	100.0

206) Please indicate your spouse's employment status. (check all that apply in each column): Other (specify):____ (SOTHER)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	705	96.0
1) Checked	29	4.0
Total	734	100.0

207) Please indicate the average hours worked per week over the last year. (HRWK)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	500	38.56	15.44

208) 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). (SFAITH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Baptist	75	11.9
2) Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)	13	2.1
3) Episcopalian	23	3.7
4) Lutheran	27	4.3
5) Methodist	62	9.9
6) Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), PCUS, UPCUSA, or UPCNA	279	44.4
7) Other Presbyterian	2	0.3
8) Reformed	8	1.3
9) Roman Catholic	45	7.2
10) UCC (United Church of Christ)	19	3.0
11) Independent or non-denominational	8	1.3
12) None	12	1.9
13) Other	56	8.9
Missing	105
Total	629	100.0

209) Please indicate the current religious affiliation of your husband or wife. (SFAITH2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Baptist	4	0.7
2) Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)	3	0.5
3) Episcopalian	4	0.7
4) Lutheran	6	1.0
5) Methodist	5	0.8
6) Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), PCUS, UPCUSA, or UPCNA	560	91.5
7) Other Presbyterian	1	0.2
8) Reformed	1	0.2
9) Roman Catholic	8	1.3
10) UCC (United Church of Christ)	6	1.0
11) Independent or non-denominational	1	0.2
12) None	5	0.8
13) Other	8	1.3
Missing	122
Total	612	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	112	15.4
1) 1	99	13.6
2) 2	277	38.1
3) 3	165	22.7
4) 4	47	6.5
5) 5	16	2.2
6) 6	5	0.7
7) 7	4	0.6
8) 8	1	0.1
9) 9 or more	1	0.1
Missing	7
Total	727	100.0

211) Do you currently live in a manse or other housing provided by your congregation? (MANSEHO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	146	20.0
2) No	584	80.0
Missing	4
Total	730	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) I live alone	76	10.4
2) Two of us	321	44.0
3) Three of us	119	16.3
4) Four of us	128	17.5
5) Five of us	66	9.0
6) Six of us	12	1.6
7) Seven or more of us	6	0.8
8) Not applicable (I live in a dormitory, nursing home or other institutional housing).	2	0.3
Missing	4
Total	730	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	176	65.4
1) 1	64	23.8
2) 2	25	9.3
3) 3	4	1.5
Missing	465
Total	269	100.0

214) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are: 6-12 years of age? (AGE12)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	166	53.9
1) 1	85	27.6
2) 2	47	15.3
3) 3	9	2.9
4) 4	1	0.3
Missing	426
Total	308	100.0

215) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are: 13-17 years of age? (AGE17)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	164	50.3
1) 1	111	34.0
2) 2	48	14.7
3) 3	3	0.9
Missing	408
Total	326	100.0

216) Of the total number of persons, including yourself, in your household, how many are: 18-24 years of age? (AGE24)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	174	67.2
1) 1	69	26.6
2) 2	13	5.0
3) 3	3	1.2
Missing	475
Total	259	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) 1	92	12.8
2) 2	599	83.2
3) 3	23	3.2
4) 4	4	0.6
6) 6	1	0.1
7) 7	1	0.1
Missing	14
Total	720	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) A single adult, living alone	72	9.9
2) A single parent, living with one or more children	12	1.7
3) A married couple, no children in household	296	40.9
4) A married couple, living with one or more children	319	44.1
5) Some other arrangement (please describe your household here)	25	3.5
Missing	10
Total	724	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Democrat	378	52.1
2) Independent	136	18.7
3) Republican	189	26.0
4) Other	23	3.2
Missing	8
Total	726	100.0

220) Which of these categories best describes your total family income from all sources, before taxes, during 2001? (If you live alone, or with non-relatives, answer in terms of your own personal income.) (INCOME)

	TOTAL	%
3) $15,000-$19,999	4	0.6
4) $20,000-$29,999	20	2.8
5) $30,000-$39,999	69	9.7
6) $40,000-$49,999	95	13.3
7) $50,000-$59,999	97	13.6
8) $60,000-$69,999	74	10.4
9) $70,000-$79,999	81	11.4
10) $80,000-$89,999	79	11.1
11) $90,000-$99,999	51	7.2
12) $100,000-$124,999	79	11.1
13) $125,000-$149,999	31	4.3
14) $150,000 or more	33	4.6
Missing	21
Total	713	100.0

221) What is your race or origin? (Check all that apply.) White or Caucasian (RACE)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	70	9.5
1) Checked	664	90.5
Total	734	100.0

222) What is your race or origin? (Check all that apply.) Black or African American (RACE2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	713	97.1
1) Checked	21	2.9
Total	734	100.0

223) What is your race or origin? (Check all that apply.) Indian (American) or Alaska Native (RACE3)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	723	98.5
1) Checked	11	1.5
Total	734	100.0

224) What is your race or origin? (Check all that apply.) Asian or Pacific Islander (RACE4)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	708	96.5
1) Checked	26	3.5
Total	734	100.0

225) What is your race or origin? (Check all that apply.) Hispanic, Latino/a, Spanish origin (RACE5)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	725	98.8
1) Checked	9	1.2
Total	734	100.0

226) What is your race or origin? (Check all that apply.) Some other race (specify): (RACE6)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	722	98.4
1) Checked	12	1.6
Total	734	100.0

227) During the last 12 months, did you or other family members in your household contribute any money to each of the following? To your congregation, in regular giving (not including special offerings or contributions to a capital campaign)? (GIVING)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	700	96.4
2) No	26	3.6
Missing	8
Total	726	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	645	7,491.40	55,658.55

229) During the last 12 months, did you or other family members in your household contribute any money to each of the following? To your congregation, in giving to a special capital campaign, for example for a new or remodeled building, or for a new program for the church. (CAPCAMP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	292	42.1
2) No	402	57.9
Missing	40
Total	694	100.0

230) Write your best estimate of the amount given. (SPECIALG)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	287	15,252.30	117,298.09

231) During the last 12 months, did you or other family members in your household contribute any money to each of the following? To your congregation, in response to a special appeal for a ministry supported by the congregation, presbytery, or Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), including the denomination-wide special offerings-One Great Hour of Sharing, Pentecost, Peacemaking, and Christmas Joy. (SPECIALA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	540	76.9
2) No	162	23.1
Missing	32
Total	702	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	504	12,296.24	108,525.43

233) During the last 12 months, did you or other family members in your household contribute any money to each of the following? To all religious groups or religious causes outside the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). (OUTPCUSA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	449	64.1
2) No	252	35.9
Missing	33
Total	701	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	434	5,994.88	67,909.56

235) During the last 12 months, did you or other family members in your household contribute any money to each of the following? to non-religious charities, community organizations, or social causes? (NONRELIG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	597	85.3
2) No	103	14.7
Missing	34
Total	700	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	561	9,897.08	94,170.79

237) Survey Form (FORM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Paper	669	91.1
2) Web	65	8.9
Total	734	100.0

238) Past Pastor (PASTPAS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Non-pastor	262	35.7
1) Pastor	472	64.3
Total	734	100.0

239) Sample (SAMPLE)

	TOTAL	%
3) Pastors	472	64.3
4) Specialized Clergy	262	35.7
Total	734	100.0

240) State (STATE)
241) Region (REGION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Northeast	144	19.8
2) Midwest	158	21.7
3) South	279	38.4
4) West	146	20.1
Missing	7
Total	727	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than 40	100	13.7
2) 40-49	204	28.0
3) 50-64	380	52.1
4) 65+	45	6.2
Missing	5
Total	729	100.0

243) What is your sex? (for use with online analysis) (I-SEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Female	198	27.1
2) Male	532	72.9
Missing	4
Total	730	100.0

244) Which of these categories best describes your total family income from all sources, before taxes, during 2001? (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	4	0.6
2) $20,000- $49,999	184	25.8
3) $50,000- $99,999	382	53.6
4) $100,000+	143	20.1
Missing	21
Total	713	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Democrat	378	52.1
2) Independent	136	18.7
3) Republican	189	26.0
4) Other	23	3.2
Missing	8
Total	726	100.0

246) Region (for use with online analysis) (I-REGION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Northeast	144	19.8
2) Midwest	158	21.7
3) South	279	38.4
4) West	146	20.1
Missing	7
Total	727	100.0