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Presbyterian Panel Survey, November 2017 - Congregational Vitality, Members - Codebook

All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).

1) Panel ID# (PANELID)
2) Member or minister (MINISTER)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total4570.000.00
3) Consider whether each statement below is true for you: I find strength and comfort in my faith in Jesus: Consider whether each statement below is true for you (DISCIPLE1)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all30.7
2) To a small extent184.0
3) To some extent9320.6
4) To a great extent33874.8
Missing5
Total452100.0
4) Consider whether each statement below is true for you: I know the Bible well (DISCIPLE2)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all112.4
2) To a small extent8919.6
3) To some extent25155.4
4) To a great extent10222.5
Missing4
Total453100.0
5) Consider whether each statement below is true for you: I see myself as a disciple (DISCIPLE3)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all173.7
2) To a small extent8318.3
3) To some extent19543.0
4) To a great extent15935.0
Missing3
Total454100.0
6) Consider whether each statement below is true for you: I use the teachings of Jesus to inform how I face problems (DISCIPLE4)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all51.1
2) To a small extent449.7
3) To some extent20044.2
4) To a great extent20344.9
Missing5
Total452100.0
7) Consider whether each statement below is true for you: I am willing to step out of my comfort zone in order to help visitors to my church feel welcome (INCARNATION1)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all20.4
2) To a small extent4610.2
3) To some extent17238.1
4) To a great extent23251.3
Missing5
Total452100.0
8) Consider whether each statement below is true for you: I think of mission as a form of evangelism (EVANGELISM1)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all163.5
2) To a small extent4710.4
3) To some extent16937.5
4) To a great extent21948.6
Missing6
Total451100.0
9) Consider whether each statement below is true for you: Being Presbyterian is important to me (DISCIPLE5)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all173.8
2) To a small extent5011.1
3) To some extent12828.4
4) To a great extent25556.7
Missing7
Total450100.0
10) Consider whether each statement below is true for you: I find deep meaning in following the seasons of the Church (liturgical calendar) (DISCIPLE6)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all357.7
2) To a small extent9521.0
3) To some extent17638.9
4) To a great extent14632.3
Missing5
Total452100.0
11) How often do you do the following? Seek opportunities to share my faith in everyday life (EVANGELISM2)
 TOTAL%
1) Never122.6
2) Rarely10623.3
3) Sometimes24453.7
4) Frequently9220.3
Missing3
Total454100.0
12) How often do you do the following? Engage in theological discussions of truth and meaning outside of church (EVANGELISM3)
 TOTAL%
1) Never112.4
2) Rarely15133.3
3) Sometimes23351.4
4) Frequently5812.8
Missing4
Total453100.0
13) How often do you do the following? Make specific efforts to form relationships with people who are not Christian (EVANGELISM4)
 TOTAL%
1) Never153.3
2) Rarely12527.8
3) Sometimes19944.3
4) Frequently11024.5
Missing8
Total449100.0
14) How often do you do the following? Pray or meditate privately (in places other than at church) (DISCIPLE7)
 TOTAL%
1) Never30.7
2) Rarely337.3
3) Sometimes12727.9
4) Frequently29264.2
Missing2
Total455100.0
15) How often do you do the following? Read the Bible on my own (outside of worship) (DISCIPLE8)
 TOTAL%
1) Never153.3
2) Rarely11224.7
3) Sometimes16736.8
4) Frequently16035.2
Missing3
Total454100.0
16) How often do you do the following? Read Christian literature (books, magazines, devotionals, or blogs) (DISCIPLE9)
 TOTAL%
1) Never347.5
2) Rarely10022.1
3) Sometimes17037.6
4) Frequently14832.7
Missing5
Total452100.0
17) How often do you do the following? Other spiritual practice (describe below) (DISCIPLE10)
 TOTAL%
1) Never6520.7
2) Rarely6119.4
3) Sometimes8828.0
4) Frequently10031.8
Missing143
Total314100.0
18) For each statement below, consider how often each has been true for you, either inside or outside of church: I have actively engaged in work to improve my community (INCARNATION2)
 TOTAL%
2) Rarely286.2
3) Sometimes20144.5
4) Frequently22349.3
Missing5
Total452100.0
19) For each statement below, consider how often each has been true for you, either inside or outside of church: I have actively promoted social righteousness in our world (INCARNATION3)
 TOTAL%
1) Never132.9
2) Rarely8819.6
3) Sometimes19944.3
4) Frequently14933.2
Missing8
Total449100.0
20) For each statement below, consider how often each has been true for you, either inside or outside of church: I have sought out opportunities to learn about other cultures or faith traditions (INCARNATION4)
 TOTAL%
1) Never40.9
2) Rarely6314.0
3) Sometimes21648.0
4) Frequently16737.1
Missing7
Total450100.0
21) For each statement below, consider how often each has been true for you, either inside or outside of church: I have made specific efforts to form relationships of diversity (INCARNATION5)
 TOTAL%
1) Never173.8
2) Rarely7717.0
3) Sometimes22048.7
4) Frequently13830.5
Missing5
Total452100.0
22) Do you currently attend or have membership in a PC (USA) congregation or worshiping community? (PCUSA)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes42895.1
2) No224.9
Missing7
Total450100.0
23) Within the past year, which of the following types of activities, events, groups, classes, etc. have you participated in through your church? Christian formation (Bible study, prayer groups, vacation Bible school, Christian education classes, small study groups, etc.) (DISCIPLE11)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes33477.5
2) No8519.7
3) This was not offered112.6
4) I don't remember10.2
Missing26
Total431100.0
24) Within the past year, which of the following types of activities, events, groups, classes, etc. have you participated in through your church? Mission (mission trips, community service, evangelism, etc.) (INCARNATION6)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes26962.4
2) No13631.6
3) This was not offered245.6
4) I don't remember20.5
Missing26
Total431100.0
25) Within the past year, which of the following types of activities, events, groups, classes, etc. have you participated in through your church? Fellowship (potlucks, fellowship groups, sports, concerts, outings, etc.) (RELATIONS1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes38488.9
2) No4610.6
4) I don't remember20.5
Missing25
Total432100.0
26) Within the past year, which of the following types of activities, events, groups, classes, etc. have you participated in through your church? Other (describe below) (OTHER)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes12760.5
2) No4119.5
3) This was not offered73.3
4) I don't remember3516.7
Missing247
Total210100.0
27) To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements about your church? My church has a healthy sense of mission/purpose (HEALTH1)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all81.9
2) To a small extent276.3
3) To some extent11727.1
4) To a great extent27964.7
Missing26
Total431100.0
28) To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements about your church? My church is willing to change to meet new challenges (HEALTH2)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all112.6
2) To a small extent7316.9
3) To some extent19044.1
4) To a great extent15736.4
Missing26
Total431100.0
29) To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements about your church? My church foster environments of diversity (INCARNATION7)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all143.3
2) To a small extent9221.5
3) To some extent16638.9
4) To a great extent15536.3
Missing30
Total427100.0
30) To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements about your church? My church has unresolved issues of scandal or drastic painful change (HEALTH3)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all23455.1
2) To a small extent12629.6
3) To some extent429.9
4) To a great extent235.4
Missing32
Total425100.0
31) To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements about your church? My church challenges its members to become more Christ-like (DISCIPLE12)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all133.0
2) To a small extent5212.1
3) To some extent16237.8
4) To a great extent20247.1
Missing28
Total429100.0
32) Consider whether each statement below is true for you: I find strength and comfort in my faith in Jesus (DISCIPLE13)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all194.4
2) To a small extent8319.4
3) To some extent18242.5
4) To a great extent14433.6
Missing29
Total428100.0
33) Consider whether each statement below is true for you: I know the Bible well (DISCIPLE14)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all71.6
2) To a small extent4711.0
3) To some extent17140.1
4) TO a great extent20147.2
Missing31
Total426100.0
34) Consider whether each statement below is true for you: I see myself as a disciple (EVANGELISM5)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all378.7
2) To a small extent14935.1
3) To some extent16338.4
4) To a great extent7617.9
Missing32
Total425100.0
35) To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements about your church? My church emphasizes mission over self-preservation (INCARNATION8)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all368.6
2) To a small extent8720.7
3) To some extent14334.0
4) To a great extent15536.8
Missing36
Total421100.0
36) To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements about your church? My church has a noted presence in the community (INCARNATION9)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all133.0
2) To a small extent4711.0
3) To some extent12128.3
4) To a great extent24757.7
Missing29
Total428100.0
37) To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements about your church? My church is a prophetic voice in our community (INCARNATION10)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all6014.3
2) To a small extent11928.3
3) To some extent14835.2
4) To a great extent9422.3
Missing36
Total421100.0
38) To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements about your church? My church is working for social righteousness (INCARNATION11)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all307.0
2) To a small extent8119.0
3) To some extent15937.2
4) To a great extent15736.8
Missing30
Total427100.0
39) To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements about your church? My church responds to the needs of the people in the local community and beyond (INCARNATION12)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all81.9
2) To a small extent255.8
3) To some extent11025.6
4) To a great extent28666.7
Missing28
Total429100.0
40) To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements about your church? My church takes care of members who are sick, grieving, or otherwise need support (RELATIONS2)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all30.7
2) To a small extent184.2
3) To some extent9822.8
4) To a great extent31172.3
Missing27
Total430100.0
41) To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements about your church? My church reaches out to people who have not been to church in a while (RELATIONS3)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all327.6
2) To a small extent11126.3
3) To some extent19045.0
4) To a great extent8921.1
Missing35
Total422100.0
42) To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements about your church? My church encourages small groups and/or fellowship so that caring relationships happen (RELATIONS4)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all184.2
2) To a small extent7918.6
3) To some extent13932.7
4) To a great extent18944.5
Missing32
Total425100.0
43) To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements about your church? My church provides me with opportunities to engage in theological discussions of truth and meaning (DISCIPLE15)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all225.2
2) To a small extent8018.9
3) To some extent15135.7
4) To a great extent17040.2
Missing34
Total423100.0
44) To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements about your church? My church engages in difficult conversations about race, gender, sexual orientation and inequality (INCARNATION13)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all5512.8
2) To a small extent11025.6
3) To some extent14333.3
4) To a great extent12128.2
Missing28
Total429100.0
45) To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements? My church manages conflict well (HEALTH4)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree194.4
2) Disagree5111.9
3) Neutral/unsure10324.1
4) Agree18142.4
5) Strongly agree6815.9
6) Not applicable51.2
Missing30
Total427100.0
46) To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements? Leadership shares budget and financial information with members (HEALTH5)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree122.8
2) Disagree204.7
3) Neutral/unsure225.1
4) Agree14734.3
5) Strongly agree22452.3
6) Not applicable30.7
Missing29
Total428100.0
47) To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements about your church? I trust our session to make good decisions (HEALTH6)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree112.6
2) Disagree296.8
3) Neutral/unsure378.6
4) Agree15435.9
5) Strongly agree19345.0
6) Not applicable51.2
Missing28
Total429100.0
48) To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements about your church? There is tension between leadership and members (HEALTH7)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree9221.4
2) Disagree19244.8
3) Neutral/unsure8920.7
4) Agree429.8
5) Strongly agree133.0
6) Not applicable10.2
Missing28
Total429100.0
49) In the past year, how often has someone in your church done the following? Supported me through prayers (RELATIONS5)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all235.4
2) To a small extent6114.4
3) To some extent15135.7
4) To a great extent18844.4
Missing34
Total423100.0
50) In the past year, how often has someone in your church done the following? Made me feel that my opinions are valued (RELATIONS6)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all133.1
2) To a small extent4811.3
3) To some extent15035.2
4) To a great extent21550.5
Missing31
Total426100.0
51) In the past year, how often has someone in your church done the following? Talked to me or taught about stewardship (DISCIPLE16)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all358.3
2) To a small extent7417.5
3) To some extent16238.3
4) To a great extent15235.9
Missing34
Total423100.0
52) In the past year, how often has someone in your church done the following? Helped me to find and use my spiritual gifts (LEADER1)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all6315.1
2) To a small extent9623.1
3) To some extent15537.3
4) To a great extent10224.5
Missing41
Total416100.0
53) In the past year, how often has someone in your church done the following? Provided me with opportunities to get involved (LEADER2)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all51.2
2) To a small extent4410.4
3) To some extent10624.9
4) To a great extent27063.5
Missing32
Total425100.0
54) In the past year, how often has someone in your church done the following? Involved me in the planning or leading of activates (LEADER3)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all4711.1
2) To a small extent6715.8
3) To some extent11627.3
4) To a great extent19545.9
Missing32
Total425100.0
55) In the past year, how often has someone in your church done the following? Nurtured my leadership development (LEADER4)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all7718.1
2) To a small extent8419.7
3) To some extent13732.2
4) To a great extent12830.0
Missing31
Total426100.0
56) In the past year, how often has someone in your church done the following? Emphasized the importance of mentoring and spiritual direction (LEADER5)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all7417.5
2) To a small extent11126.3
3) To some extent13532.0
4) To a great extent10224.2
Missing35
Total422100.0
57) To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements? People in this community would not notice if our church closed (INCARNATION14)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree19245.1
2) Disagree12729.8
3) Neutral/unsure348.0
4) Agree368.5
5) Strongly agree378.7
Missing31
Total426100.0
58) To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements? Being the church is more important than being at church (INCARNATION15)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree204.8
2) Disagree5813.8
3) Neutral/unsure8219.5
4) Agree13933.1
5) Strongly agree12128.8
Missing37
Total420100.0
59) To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements? The same people lead everything (LEADER6)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree122.8
2) Disagree15336.0
3) Neutral/unsure8620.2
4) Agree13030.6
5) Strongly agree4410.4
Missing32
Total425100.0
60) To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements? I am hopeful or excited about our future (HEALTH8)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree163.8
2) Disagree378.7
3) Neutral/unsure7317.1
4) Agree20347.7
5) Strongly agree9722.8
Missing31
Total426100.0
61) To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements? Our leaders are open to suggestions for improvement (HEALTH9)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree92.1
2) Disagree255.9
3) Neutral/unsure6916.2
4) Agree20949.2
5) Strongly agree11326.6
Missing32
Total425100.0
62) To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements? Programs matter more than people here (HEALTH10)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree7918.6
2) Disagree23154.5
3) Neutral/unsure7417.5
4) Agree348.0
5) Strongly agree61.4
Missing33
Total424100.0
63) To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements? There is a good match between our congregation and our pastor(s) (HEALTH11)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree71.7
2) Disagree307.1
3) Neutral/unsure5312.5
4) Agree15135.6
5) Strongly agree18343.2
Missing33
Total424100.0
64) To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements? I can clearly describe the mission/purpose of this church (HEALTH12)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree81.9
2) Disagree399.2
3) Neutral/unsure6314.8
4) Agree19044.7
5) Strongly agree12529.4
Missing32
Total425100.0
65) To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements? I often feel nostalgic about this church's past (HEALTH13)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree409.4
2) Disagree10825.5
3) Neutral/unsure12228.8
4) Agree11226.4
5) Strongly agree429.9
Missing33
Total424100.0
66) To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements? Some of my closest friends are in this congregation (RELATIONS7)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree122.8
2) Disagree7417.4
3) Neutral/unsure4410.3
4) Agree16538.7
5) Strongly agree13130.8
Missing31
Total426100.0
67) To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements? Sometimes our church feels cliquish and it is hard to break into groups (RELATIONS8)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree358.2
2) Disagree15736.9
3) Neutral/unsure9722.8
4) Agree10624.9
5) Strongly agree317.3
Missing31
Total426100.0
68) To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements? I feel a strong sense of belonging in this congregation (RELATIONS9)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree61.4
2) Disagree245.6
3) Neutral/unsure5312.5
4) Agree16037.6
5) Strongly agree18242.8
Missing32
Total425100.0
69) To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements? People would notice if I stopped coming to church (RELATIONS10)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree112.6
2) Disagree286.6
3) Neutral/unsure348.0
4) Agree16238.2
5) Strongly agree18944.6
Missing33
Total424100.0
70) To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements? I am aware of serious conflict within this church (RELATIONS11)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree12529.6
2) Disagree17040.3
3) Neutral/unsure7217.1
4) Agree307.1
5) Strongly agree255.9
Missing35
Total422100.0
71) To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements? People expect leadership to do everything (HEALTH14)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree266.1
2) Disagree17842.0
3) Neutral/unsure10524.8
4) Agree9422.2
5) Strongly agree215.0
Missing33
Total424100.0
72) To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements? Our outward communications make it clear that all are welcome regardless of who they are or what they have done (EVANGELISM6)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree30.7
2) Disagree225.2
3) Neutral/unsure6214.7
4) Agree18343.3
5) Strongly agree15336.2
Missing34
Total423100.0
73) To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements? I know there are members who have been hurt by this church (RELATIONS12)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree337.8
2) Disagree8520.0
3) Neutral/unsure11226.4
4) Agree13732.2
5) Strongly agree5813.6
Missing32
Total425100.0
74) How often do you experience the following during worship services at your church? A sense of fulfilling my obligation (WORSHIP1)
 TOTAL%
1) Never276.5
2) Rarely4410.6
3) Sometimes11427.4
4) Usually17341.6
5) Always5813.9
Missing41
Total416100.0
75) How often do you experience the following during worship services at your church? A sense of God's presence (WORSHIP2)
 TOTAL%
1) Never30.7
2) Rarely92.1
3) Sometimes8119.0
4) Usually15937.3
5) Always17440.8
Missing31
Total426100.0
76) How often do you experience the following during worship services at your church? Boredom (WORSHIP3)
 TOTAL%
1) Never9722.8
2) Rarely19044.6
3) Sometimes12629.6
4) Usually71.6
5) Always61.4
Missing31
Total426100.0
77) How often do you experience the following during worship services at your church? Connectedness (WORSHIP4)
 TOTAL%
1) Never40.9
2) Rarely143.3
3) Sometimes8720.5
4) Usually20648.5
5) Always11426.8
Missing32
Total425100.0
78) How often do you experience the following during worship services at your church? Energy (WORSHIP5)
 TOTAL%
1) Never20.5
2) Rarely327.5
3) Sometimes11326.6
4) Usually19044.7
5) Always8820.7
Missing32
Total425100.0
79) How often do you experience the following during worship services at your church? Frustration (WORSHIP6)
 TOTAL%
1) Never8620.2
2) Rarely17741.6
3) Sometimes13331.3
4) Usually235.4
5) Always61.4
Missing32
Total425100.0
80) How often do you experience the following during worship services at your church? Inspiration (WORSHIP7)
 TOTAL%
1) Never20.5
2) Rarely184.2
3) Sometimes10223.9
4) Usually20548.0
5) Always10023.4
Missing30
Total427100.0
81) How often do you experience the following during worship services at your church? Joy (WORSHIP8)
 TOTAL%
1) Never10.2
2) Rarely214.9
3) Sometimes11727.5
4) Usually18142.5
5) Always10624.9
Missing31
Total426100.0
82) How often do you experience the following during worship services at your church? Judgment (WORSHIP9)
 TOTAL%
1) Never12028.4
2) Rarely18744.2
3) Sometimes8620.3
4) Usually235.4
5) Always71.7
Missing34
Total423100.0
83) How often do you experience the following during worship services at your church? Renewal (WORSHIP10)
 TOTAL%
1) Never81.9
2) Rarely358.2
3) Sometimes14734.5
4) Usually17240.4
5) Always6415.0
Missing31
Total426100.0
84) How often do you experience the following during worship services at your church? Wonder (WORSHIP11)
 TOTAL%
1) Never122.8
2) Rarely6014.2
3) Sometimes18042.5
4) Usually11727.6
5) Always5513.0
Missing33
Total424100.0
85) To what extent do the worship services at your church do the following? Challenge my assumptions and convictions (WORSHIP12)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all296.9
2) To a small extent11026.1
3) To some extent22954.3
4) To a great extent5412.8
Missing35
Total422100.0
86) To what extent do the worship services at your church do the following? Help me understand scripture (WORSHIP13)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all61.4
2) To a small extent4510.6
3) To some extent15737.1
4) To a great extent21550.8
Missing34
Total423100.0
87) To what extent do the worship services at your church do the following? Inspire me to action (WORSHIP14)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all174.0
2) To a small extent7116.9
3) To some extent21851.9
4) To a great extent8219.5
5) [ARDA notes: missing label]327.6
Missing37
Total420100.0
88) To what extent do the worship services at your church do the following? Open me more fully to God (WORSHIP15)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all81.9
2) To a small extent5914.0
3) To some extent16840.0
4) To a great extent18544.0
Missing37
Total420100.0
89) To what extent do the worship services at your church do the following? Open me more fully to others/humanity/my neighbor (WORSHIP16)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all40.9
2) To a small extent6515.4
3) To some extent16940.0
4) To a great extent18443.6
Missing35
Total422100.0
90) To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements? My church is spiritually vital and alive (VITALITY1)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree102.3
2) Disagree286.6
3) Neutral/unsure5112.0
4) Agree19646.0
5) Strongly agree14133.1
Missing31
Total426100.0
91) To what extent do you disagree or agree with the following statements? My church is not that different from other churches in our community (VITALITY2)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree4610.9
2) Disagree14734.8
3) Neutral/unsure13932.9
4) Agree7818.4
5) Strongly agree133.1
Missing34
Total423100.0
92) How well does your church do each of the following? Prioritize faith formation and disciple making (DISCIPLE)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all well307.2
2) Slightly well8019.2
3) Somewhat well18744.8
4) Quite well10324.7
5) Very well174.1
Missing40
Total417100.0
93) How well does your church do each of the following? Maintain healthy systems in place that allow the church to live into its mission (HEALTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all well163.8
2) Slightly well6816.1
3) Somewhat well16338.6
4) Quite well14634.6
5) Very well296.9
Missing35
Total422100.0
94) How well does your church do each of the following? Engage in evangelism (EVANGELISM)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all well5713.6
2) Slightly well12930.9
3) Somewhat well16038.3
4) Quite well6315.1
5) Very well92.2
Missing39
Total418100.0
95) How well does your church do each of the following? Help others outside of church (INCARNATION)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all well81.9
2) Slightly well296.8
3) Somewhat well10624.9
4) Quite well22151.9
5) Very well6214.6
Missing31
Total426100.0
96) How well does your church do each of the following? Foster servant leadership within the church (LEADER)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all well256.0
2) Slightly well7618.1
3) Somewhat well15035.7
4) Quite well14334.0
5) Very well266.2
Missing37
Total420100.0
97) How well does your church do each of the following? Lead inspiring worship (WORSHIP)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all well184.2
2) Slightly well4911.6
3) Somewhat well11827.8
4) Quite well18744.1
5) Very well5212.3
Missing33
Total424100.0
98) How well does your church do each of the following? Love and care for one another (RELATIONS)
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all well61.4
2) Slightly well225.2
3) Somewhat well11126.1
4) Quite well21750.9
5) Very well7016.4
Missing31
Total426100.0
99) How long have you been attending this church? (MEMBERLENGTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Less than two years184.1
2) Two to five years5412.4
3) Six to 10 years5512.6
4) For more than 10 years30970.9
Missing21
Total436100.0
100) How would you characterize your involvement in your church? (INVOLVEMENT)
 TOTAL%
1) It is increasing12929.7
2) It is staying about the same22351.3
3) It is decreasing8319.1
Missing22
Total435100.0
101) Over the past year, how often have attended Sunday worship at your church? (ATTENDWORSHIP)
 TOTAL%
1) Every week25959.3
2) Two to three times a month12528.6
3) About once a month265.9
4) Occasionally or only for holidays/special occasions184.1
5) Never92.1
Missing20
Total437100.0

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