U.S. Congregational Life Survey, 2001, Lutheran Leaders - Codebook

All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).

1) ID - Unique id number to aggregate data by congregation. (Note: all Lutheran Congregations start with an L. (ID)
2) Sample (SAMP)

	TOTAL	%
4) Lutheran	410	100.0
Total	410	100.0

3) What is your congregation's denominational affiliation if any? (DENOM1)

	TOTAL	%
123) Evangelical Lutheran Church in America	409	100.0
Missing	1
Total	409	100.0

4) What is your congregation's denominational affiliation if any? (DENOM2)

	TOTAL	%
224) United Church of Christ	1	100.0
Missing	409
Total	1	100.0

5) What was your denomination growing up, if any, before you were twelve years old? (DENOM121)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	406	123.13	31.35

6) What was your denomination growing up, if any, before you were twelve years old? (DENOM122)

	TOTAL	%
15) Baptist	1	9.1
118) Lutheran	2	18.2
119) American Lutheran Church	1	9.1
123) Evangelical Lutheran Church in America	2	18.2
126) Lutheran Church in America	1	9.1
145) Methodist	1	9.1
197) Presbyterian	1	9.1
198) Asso Reformed Presbyterian Church	1	9.1
224) United Church of Christ	1	9.1
Missing	399
Total	11	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Occasional (two or three times a year)	46	11.2
2) About once per month	39	9.5
3) Weekly attendance	276	67.3
4) Did not attend	44	10.7
5) Not applicable	5	1.2
Total	410	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Occasional (two or three times a year)	32	7.8
2) About once per month	27	6.6
3) Weekly attendance	331	80.7
4) Did not attend	18	4.4
5) Not applicable	2	0.5
Total	410	100.0

9) How would you best describe your church attendance at age 16? (ATTEND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Occasional (two or three times a year)	9	2.2
2) About once per month	24	5.9
3) Weekly attendance	370	90.2
4) Did not attend	7	1.7
Total	410	100.0

10) Were you involved in church-based youth activities at age 16? (INVLVD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, I was involved.	194	47.4
2) Yes, and I had a leadership role.	152	37.2
3) No	63	15.4
Missing	1
Total	409	100.0

11) What is your present denomination, if any? (PRESDNM1)

	TOTAL	%
118) Lutheran	1	0.2
123) Evangelical Lutheran Church in America	405	99.3
132) Conservative Mennonite	1	0.2
224) United Church of Christ	1	0.2
Missing	2
Total	408	100.0

12) Which statement comes closest to your view of the Bible? (BIBLVIEW)

	TOTAL	%
1) The Bible is the word of God, to be taken literally word for word.	13	3.2
2) The Bible is the word of God, to be interpreted in the light of its historical and cultural context.	223	54.9
3) The Bible is the word of God, to be interpreted in the light of its historical context and the Church's teachings.	158	38.9
4) The Bible is not the word of God, but contains God's word to us.	12	3.0
Missing	4
Total	406	100.0

13) Do you agree or disagree with this statement: "All the different religions are equally good ways of helping a person find ultimate truth"? (ALLRELG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	6	1.5
2) Agree	31	7.6
3) Neutral-unsure	33	8.1
4) Disagree	235	57.6
5) Strongly disagree	103	25.2
Missing	2
Total	408	100.0

14) [ASK ONLY IF RESPONDENT IS PROTESTANT] When it comes to your approach to religious faith, as distinct from your denominational affiliation, would you say that you are a Pentecostal, fundamentalist, evangelical, mainline, or liberal Protestant, or do none of these describe you? (CONPROT)

	TOTAL	%
2) Fundamentalist	1	0.2
3) Evangelical	73	18.0
4) Mainline	228	56.2
5) Liberal	70	17.2
6) None	13	3.2
7) Other (specify)	21	5.2
Missing	4
Total	406	100.0

15) Are you ordained? (ORDAINED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	393	96.3
2) No	15	3.7
Missing	2
Total	408	100.0

16) [ASK ONLY IF ORDAINED=1 "YES"] At what age did you first seriously consider that you were called to become an ordained minister or priest? (AGEMIN)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	386	19.38	7.88

17) [ASK ONLY IF ORDAINED=1 "YES"] How old were you when you received full ordination as minister, pastor, or priest? (AGEORD)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	385	30.18	7.12

18) [ASK ONLY IF ORDAINED=1 "YES"] Overall, how many years have you been in the ordained ministry full- or part-time for which you were paid a salary? (YRSORD)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	385	20.57	11.42

19) [ASK ONLY IF ORDAINED=1 "YES"] In how many different positions, including your current one, have you served as a paid ordained minister? (NOPOSIT)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	3	0.8
1) 1	66	17.1
2) 2	71	18.4
3) 3	95	24.7
4) 4	62	16.1
5) 5	49	12.7
6) 6	22	5.7
7) 7	10	2.6
8) 8	1	0.3
9) 9	1	0.3
10) 10	1	0.3
11) 11	1	0.3
13) 13	1	0.3
16) 16	1	0.3
21) 21	1	0.3
Missing	25
Total	385	100.0

20) Did you work full-time at other occupations before entering the ministry? (OTHOCC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	189	46.7
2) No	216	53.3
Missing	5
Total	405	100.0

21) [ASK ONLY IF OTHOCC=1 "YES"] If yes, for how long? Number of years (OCCTIMEY)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	193	8.86	8.90

22) [ASK ONLY IF OTHOCC=1 "YES"] If yes, for how long? Number of months (OCCTIMEM)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	193	1.21	2.68

23) [ASK ONLY IF OTHOCC=1 "YES"] What was your last full-time occupation before becoming a minister? (LASTOCC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Clergy (pastor, minister, rabbi, priest, etc.)	1	0.5
2) Other religious professional	14	7.3
4) Lawyers-Judges-Magistrates-Legislators	2	1.0
5) Teachers & Professors	25	13.0
6) All other professionals	70	36.3
7) Managers and administrators	27	14.0
8) Clerical & related workers	10	5.2
9) Craftsman & related workers	5	2.6
10) Operatives-factory	8	4.1
11) Transport-laborers	6	3.1
12) Farmers	4	2.1
13) Service workers	7	3.6
16) Armed Services-Police-Fireman	8	4.1
17) Volunteer	6	3.1
Missing	217
Total	193	100.0

24) [ASK ONLY IF OTHOCC=1 "YES"] In your final year in that job, what was your approximate cash salary? (OCSALARY)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	170	21,976.14	18,101.23

25) [ASK ONLY IF OTHOCC=1 "YES"] What year was that? (OCCYEAR)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	188	1,981.92	11.25

26) Since entering the ministry, have you ever left parish ministry for a time to work in non-parish ministry or in another job or occupation? (LEFTJOB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, to work in non-parish ministry	46	11.5
2) Yes, to work in a secular position	24	6.0
3) No	331	82.5
Missing	9
Total	401	100.0

27) If yes, how long were you away from parish ministry before returning? Years (YRSAWAYY)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	17	21.5
1) 1	4	5.1
2) 2	8	10.1
3) 3	13	16.5
4) 4	2	2.5
5) 5	3	3.8
6) 6	4	5.1
7) 7	3	3.8
8) 8	2	2.5
9) 9	3	3.8
10) 10	5	6.3
11) 11	1	1.3
14) 14	2	2.5
15) 15	3	3.8
17) 17	1	1.3
18) 18	1	1.3
19) 19	2	2.5
23) 23	1	1.3
24) 24	1	1.3
25) 25	1	1.3
27) 27	1	1.3
33) 33	1	1.3
Missing	331
Total	79	100.0

28) If yes, how long were you away from parish ministry before returning? Months (YRSAWAYM)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	77	1.71	2.96

29) What is the highest level of theological training you have obtained? (THEOTRNG)

	TOTAL	%
1) None	5	1.2
2) Certificate from denominational training program, Bible college, or seminary	4	1.0
4) Master of Divinity or Bachelor of Divinity	322	79.7
5) M.A., S.T.M., Th.M., or other Master's degree	29	7.2
6) Doctor of Ministry degree	34	8.4
7) Ph.D. or Th.D.	9	2.2
8) Other (Specify):	1	0.2
Missing	6
Total	404	100.0

30) From what educational institution (Bible college, seminary, etc.), if any, did you receive your first theological degree? (DEGREE)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	392	1,790.57	3,608.82

31) Are you the congregation's principal leader? (LEADER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	391	96.5
2) No	14	3.5
Missing	5
Total	405	100.0

32) Did you have to be ordained in order to hold the position that you are now in? (ORDND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	391	96.1
2) No	16	3.9
Missing	3
Total	407	100.0

33) How would you describe your current position? (DESPOSIT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Senior pastor, priest, or minister	94	23.2
2) Solo pastor, priest, or minister	254	62.7
3) Interim pastor	36	8.9
4) Co-pastor	8	2.0
5) Other (Specify)	9	2.2
7) Lay pastor	2	0.5
9) Other lay pastor	2	0.5
Missing	5
Total	405	100.0

34) In what year did you become pastor of this congregation? (YRPASTOR)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	398	73.92	37.66

35) Do you presently serve as pastor of other congregations in addition to this one? (MULTCONG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	69	17.1
2) No	335	82.9
Missing	6
Total	404	100.0

36) [ASK ONLY IF MULTCONG=1 "YES"]If yes, how many [other congregations do you presently serve as pastor]? (NOCONG)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	69	1.25	0.50

37) Do you currently work at any other job other than as pastor of this congregation (and other congregations related to it)? (OTHJOB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	46	11.5
2) No	355	88.5
Missing	9
Total	401	100.0

38) [ASK ONLY IF OTHJOB=1 "YES"]If yes, what is your other job or occupation? (OTHJOB2)

	TOTAL	%
0) A parent was absent during childhood (died, divorced, etc.)	1	2.1
2) Other Religious Professional (e.g., nun/sister, missionary, chaplain, Christian educator, layperson, sexton, organist)	19	39.6
4) Lawyers, Judges, Legislators	2	4.2
5) Teachers, Professors, Educators, Teacher's Aide	6	12.5
6) All Other Professionals	9	18.8
7) Managers and Administrators	4	8.3
10) Operatives-Factory	1	2.1
11) Transport-Laborers	2	4.2
12) Farmers, farm laborers, ranchers	2	4.2
15) Homemaker	1	2.1
17) Student	1	2.1
Missing	362
Total	48	100.0

39) Other than you, how many of the following paid staff, full-time, are employed by your congregation? Ordained professionals. (ORDFULL)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	43	36.8
1) 1	61	52.1
2) 2	10	8.5
3) 3	3	2.6
Missing	293
Total	117	100.0

40) Other than you, how many of the following paid staff, part-time, are employed by your congregation? Ordained professionals. (ORDPART)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	43	52.4
1) 1	37	45.1
2) 2	2	2.4
Missing	328
Total	82	100.0

41) Other than you, how many of the following paid staff, full-time, are employed by your congregation? Lay professionals. (LAYFULL)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	39	40.6
1) 1	35	36.5
2) 2	10	10.4
3) 3	5	5.2
4) 4	2	2.1
5) 5	1	1.0
6) 6	2	2.1
7) 7	1	1.0
8) 8	1	1.0
Missing	314
Total	96	100.0

42) Other than you, how many of the following paid staff, part-time, are employed by your congregation? Lay professionals. (LAYPART)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	32	18.9
1) 1	77	45.6
2) 2	32	18.9
3) 3	16	9.5
4) 4	5	3.0
5) 5	2	1.2
6) 6	3	1.8
8) 8	2	1.2
Missing	241
Total	169	100.0

43) Other than you, how many of the following paid staff, full-time, are employed by your congregation? Clerical/Secretarial. (CLERFULL)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	32	23.7
1) 1	86	63.7
2) 2	13	9.6
3) 3	1	0.7
4) 4	2	1.5
6) 6	1	0.7
Missing	275
Total	135	100.0

44) Other than you, how many of the following paid staff, part-time, are employed by your congregation? Clerical/Secretarial. (CLERPART)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	20	6.9
1) 1	227	78.3
2) 2	32	11.0
3) 3	6	2.1
4) 4	2	0.7
5) 5	2	0.7
6) 6	1	0.3
Missing	120
Total	290	100.0

45) Other than you, how many of the following paid staff, full-time, are employed by your congregation? Custodial/Maintenance. (CUSTFULL)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	34	42.5
1) 1	40	50.0
2) 2	4	5.0
3) 3	2	2.5
Missing	330
Total	80	100.0

46) Other than you, how many of the following paid staff, part-time, are employed by your congregation? Custodial/Maintenance. (CUSTPART)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	11	3.8
1) 1	219	76.3
2) 2	46	16.0
3) 3	8	2.8
4) 4	3	1.0
Missing	123
Total	287	100.0

47) Other than you, how many of the following paid staff, full-time, are employed by your congregation? Daycare, preschool, or school employees. (DAYCFULL)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	37	53.6
1) 1	7	10.1
2) 2	4	5.8
3) 3	4	5.8
4) 4	4	5.8
5) 5	2	2.9
6) 6	2	2.9
7) 7	1	1.4
8) 8	1	1.4
12) 12	4	5.8
14) 14	1	1.4
15) 15	1	1.4
25) 25	1	1.4
Missing	341
Total	69	100.0

48) Other than you, how many of the following paid staff, part-time, are employed by your congregation? Daycare, preschool, or school employees. (DAYCPART)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	34	37.4
1) 1	14	15.4
2) 2	7	7.7
3) 3	7	7.7
4) 4	5	5.5
5) 5	3	3.3
6) 6	7	7.7
7) 7	3	3.3
8) 8	3	3.3
10) 10	2	2.2
11) 11	1	1.1
12) 12	1	1.1
13) 13	1	1.1
15) 15	1	1.1
18) 18	1	1.1
26) 26	1	1.1
Missing	319
Total	91	100.0

49) Other than you, how many of the following paid staff, full-time, are employed by your congregation? Other paid employees. (OTHFULL)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	36	76.6
1) 1	5	10.6
2) 2	4	8.5
3) 3	1	2.1
4) 4	1	2.1
Missing	363
Total	47	100.0

50) Other than you, how many of the following paid staff, part-time, are employed by your congregation? Other paid employees. (OTHPART)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	23	11.5
1) 1	94	47.0
2) 2	38	19.0
3) 3	25	12.5
4) 4	10	5.0
5) 5	5	2.5
6) 6	3	1.5
9) 9	1	0.5
11) 11	1	0.5
Missing	210
Total	200	100.0

51) In the past 12 months, have you done any of the following? - Helped someone outside your family find a job? (MNT12JOB)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	231	56.3
1) Checked	179	43.7
Total	410	100.0

52) In the past 12 months, have you done any of the following? - Voted in the last presidential election? (MNT12VOT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	19	4.6
1) Checked	391	95.4
Total	410	100.0

53) In the past 12 months, have you done any of the following? - Donated money to a charitable organization (other than this congregation)? (MNT12CHR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	13	3.2
1) Checked	397	96.8
Total	410	100.0

54) In the past 12 months, have you done any of the following? - Contacted an elected official about a public issue? (MNT12CON)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	201	49.0
1) Checked	209	51.0
Total	410	100.0

55) Which of the following best describes your current stand on political issues? (POLISS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very conservative	5	1.2
2) Conservative	56	13.8
3) Moderate	195	48.1
4) Liberal	134	33.1
5) Very liberal	15	3.7
Missing	5
Total	405	100.0

56) In a typical week approximately how many hours do you spend in work related to your employment in this congregation? (HRSWK)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	401	49.97	14.59

57) Please estimate how many hours in a typical week you devote to each task listed below, including preparation where applicable. Preaching (including sermon preparation). (HRSPRCH)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	3	0.8
1) 1	1	0.3
2) 2	4	1.0
3) 3	13	3.3
4) 4	34	8.6
5) 5	42	10.6
6) 6	60	15.1
7) 7	21	5.3
8) 8	57	14.4
9) 9	12	3.0
10) 10	80	20.2
11) 11	6	1.5
12) 12	21	5.3
13) 13	7	1.8
14) 14	4	1.0
15) 15	18	4.5
16) 16	1	0.3
17) 17	1	0.3
18) 18	3	0.8
19) 19	1	0.3
20) 20	7	1.8
22) 22	1	0.3
Missing	13
Total	397	100.0

58) Please estimate how many hours in a typical week you devote to each task listed below, including preparation where applicable. Worship and sacramental leadership, including funerals and weddings. (HRSWRSP)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	2	0.5
1) 1	25	6.3
2) 2	75	18.9
3) 3	94	23.7
4) 4	66	16.7
5) 5	59	14.9
6) 6	29	7.3
7) 7	8	2.0
8) 8	19	4.8
10) 10	16	4.0
11) 11	1	0.3
12) 12	1	0.3
15) 15	1	0.3
Missing	14
Total	396	100.0

59) Please estimate how many hours in a typical week you devote to each task listed below, including preparation where applicable. Teaching people about the faith. (HRSFAITH)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	1	0.3
1) 1	33	8.6
2) 2	96	25.1
3) 3	80	20.9
4) 4	59	15.4
5) 5	49	12.8
6) 6	23	6.0
7) 7	10	2.6
8) 8	14	3.7
9) 9	1	0.3
10) 10	8	2.1
11) 11	1	0.3
12) 12	3	0.8
14) 14	1	0.3
15) 15	2	0.5
99) Less than half an hour	1	0.3
Missing	28
Total	382	100.0

60) Please estimate how many hours in a typical week you devote to each task listed below, including preparation where applicable. Teaching people for ministry and mission. (HRSTRAIN)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	29	10.4
1) 1	126	45.0
2) 2	61	21.8
3) 3	19	6.8
4) 4	20	7.1
5) 5	11	3.9
6) 6	3	1.1
7) 7	4	1.4
8) 8	2	0.7
10) 10	5	1.8
Missing	130
Total	280	100.0

61) Please estimate how many hours in a typical week you devote to each task listed below, including preparation where applicable. One-on-one time working to convert others to the faith. (HRSCONV)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	75	33.6
1) 1	85	38.1
2) 2	38	17.0
3) 3	11	4.9
4) 4	5	2.2
5) 5	5	2.2
6) 6	2	0.9
99) Less than half an hour	2	0.9
Missing	187
Total	223	100.0

62) Please estimate how many hours in a typical week you devote to each task listed below, including preparation where applicable. Pastoral counseling and spiritual direction. (HRSCOUNS)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	4	1.1
1) 1	67	18.2
2) 2	87	23.6
3) 3	65	17.7
4) 4	49	13.3
5) 5	39	10.6
6) 6	18	4.9
7) 7	4	1.1
8) 8	17	4.6
9) 9	1	0.3
10) 10	10	2.7
12) 12	1	0.3
15) 15	2	0.5
20) 20	3	0.8
99) Less than half an hour	1	0.3
Missing	42
Total	368	100.0

63) Please estimate how many hours in a typical week you devote to each task listed below, including preparation where applicable. Visiting members and their families, including sick, shut-ins. (HRSVISIT)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	1	0.3
1) 1	18	4.7
2) 2	42	10.9
3) 3	45	11.7
4) 4	56	14.5
5) 5	54	14.0
6) 6	35	9.1
7) 7	12	3.1
8) 8	31	8.0
9) 9	2	0.5
10) 10	43	11.1
11) 11	1	0.3
12) 12	14	3.6
13) 13	1	0.3
14) 14	1	0.3
15) 15	13	3.4
16) 16	3	0.8
20) 20	11	2.8
22) 22	1	0.3
24) 24	1	0.3
28) 28	1	0.3
Missing	24
Total	386	100.0

64) Please estimate how many hours in a typical week you devote to each task listed below, including preparation where applicable. Visiting or calling on prospective members. (HRSPROSP)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	18	5.6
1) 1	153	47.8
2) 2	98	30.6
3) 3	14	4.4
4) 4	13	4.1
5) 5	15	4.7
6) 6	5	1.6
8) 8	2	0.6
10) 10	2	0.6
Missing	90
Total	320	100.0

65) Please estimate how many hours in a typical week you devote to each task listed below, including preparation where applicable. Administering the work of the congregation, including staff supervision. (HRSADMIN)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	381	10.00	6.43

66) Please estimate how many hours in a typical week you devote to each task listed below, including preparation where applicable. Attending congregational board and committee meetings. (HRSBOARD)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1	58	15.1
2) 2	84	21.9
3) 3	88	23.0
4) 4	48	12.5
5) 5	44	11.5
6) 6	28	7.3
7) 7	4	1.0
8) 8	15	3.9
10) 10	10	2.6
12) 12	1	0.3
15) 15	2	0.5
99) Less than half an hour	1	0.3
Missing	27
Total	383	100.0

67) Please estimate how many hours in a typical week you devote to each task listed below, including preparation where applicable. Thinking about and promoting a vision and goals for the congregation's future. (HRSVISN)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	4	1.1
1) 1	76	21.8
2) 2	115	33.0
3) 3	51	14.7
4) 4	34	9.8
5) 5	35	10.1
6) 6	14	4.0
7) 7	4	1.1
8) 8	6	1.7
10) 10	8	2.3
24) 24	1	0.3
Missing	62
Total	348	100.0

68) Please estimate how many hours in a typical week you devote to each task listed below, including preparation where applicable. Involvement in denominational, interdenominational and interfaith affairs. (HRSDENOM)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	10	2.8
1) 1	115	32.4
2) 2	114	32.1
3) 3	52	14.6
4) 4	30	8.5
5) 5	22	6.2
6) 6	6	1.7
8) 8	2	0.6
10) 10	1	0.3
15) 15	1	0.3
99) Less than half an hour	2	0.6
Missing	55
Total	355	100.0

69) Please estimate how many hours in a typical week you devote to each task listed below, including preparation where applicable. Involvement in community organizations and issues beyond the congregation. (HRSCOMM)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	20	5.9
1) 1	125	36.7
2) 2	84	24.6
3) 3	44	12.9
4) 4	21	6.2
5) 5	24	7.0
6) 6	4	1.2
7) 7	2	0.6
8) 8	5	1.5
10) 10	6	1.8
12) 12	2	0.6
15) 15	1	0.3
20) 20	1	0.3
99) Less than half an hour	2	0.6
Missing	69
Total	341	100.0

70) As you look back over the list of pastoral tasks and other demands on you as a pastor...Which three of the tasks do you do best? Number one. (BEST1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Preaching (including sermon preparation)	277	69.4
2) Worship and sacramental leadership, including funerals and weddings	44	11.0
3) Teaching people about the faith	21	5.3
4) Training people for ministry	1	0.3
5) One-on-one time working to convert others to the faith	1	0.3
6) Pastoral counseling and spiritual direction	10	2.5
7) Visiting members and their families, including sick, shut-ins	22	5.5
8) Visiting or calling on prospective members	5	1.3
9) Administering the work of the congregation, including staff supervision	6	1.5
11) Thinking about and promoting a vision and goals for the congregation's future	7	1.8
12) Involvement in denominational, interdenominational and interfaith affairs	2	0.5
13) Involvement in community organizations and issues beyond the congregation	3	0.8
Missing	11
Total	399	100.0

71) As you look back over the list of pastoral tasks and other demands on you as a pastor...Which three of the tasks do you do best? Number two. (BEST2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Preaching (including sermon preparation)	32	8.1
2) Worship and sacramental leadership, including funerals and weddings	154	38.8
3) Teaching people about the faith	61	15.4
4) Training people for ministry and mission	8	2.0
5) One-on-one time working to convert others to the faith	0	0.0
6) Pastoral counseling and spiritual direction	26	6.5
7) Visiting members and their families, including sick, shut-ins	62	15.6
8) Visiting or calling on prospective members	5	1.3
9) Administering the work of the congregation, including staff supervision	22	5.5
10) Attending congregational board and committee meetings	3	0.8
11) Thinking about and promoting a vision and goals for the congregation's future	17	4.3
12) Involvement in denominational, interdenominational and interfaith affairs	4	1.0
13) Involvement in community organizations and issues beyond the congregation	3	0.8
Missing	13
Total	397	100.0

72) As you look back over the list of pastoral tasks and other demands on you as a pastor...Which three of the tasks do you do best? Number three. (BEST3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Preaching (including sermon preparation)	29	7.3
2) Worship and sacramental leadership, including funerals and weddings	28	7.1
3) Teaching people about the faith	85	21.4
4) Training people for ministry and mission	6	1.5
5) One-on-one time working to convert others to the faith	3	0.8
6) Pastoral counseling and spiritual direction	43	10.8
7) Visiting members and their families, including sick, shut-ins	86	21.7
8) Visiting or calling on prospective members	12	3.0
9) Administering the work of the congregation, including staff supervision	49	12.3
10) Attending congregational board and committee meetings	2	0.5
11) Thinking about and promoting a vision and goals for the congregation's future	32	8.1
12) Involvement in denominational, interdenominational and interfaith affairs	7	1.8
13) Involvement in community organizations and issues beyond the congregation	15	3.8
Missing	13
Total	397	100.0

73) As you look back over the list of pastoral tasks and other demands on you as a pastor...In what three areas do you think you most need to improve? Number one. (IMPRV1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Preaching (including sermon preparation)	22	5.7
2) Worship and sacramental leadership, including funerals and weddings	3	0.8
3) Teaching people about the faith	18	4.7
4) Training people for ministry and mission	78	20.2
5) One-on-one time working to convert others to the faith	44	11.4
6) Pastoral counseling and spiritual direction	17	4.4
7) Visiting members and their families, including sick, shut-ins	17	4.4
8) Visiting or calling on prospective members	48	12.4
9) Administering the work of the congregation, including staff supervision	51	13.2
10) Attending congregational board and committee meetings	6	1.6
11) Thinking about and promoting a vision and goals for the congregation's future	52	13.5
12) Involvement in denominational, interdenominational and interfaith affairs	11	2.8
13) Involvement in community organizations and issues beyond the congregation	19	4.9
Missing	24
Total	386	100.0

74) As you look back over the list of pastoral tasks and other demands on you as a pastor...In what three areas do you think you most need to improve? Number two. (IMPRV2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Preaching (including sermon preparation)	9	2.4
2) Worship and sacramental leadership, including funerals and weddings	6	1.6
3) Teaching people about the faith	16	4.3
4) Training people for ministry and mission	68	18.1
5) One-on-one time working to convert others to the faith	48	12.8
6) Pastoral counseling and spiritual direction	17	4.5
7) Visiting members and their families, including sick, shut-ins	18	4.8
8) Visiting or calling on prospective members	53	14.1
9) Administering the work of the congregation, including staff supervision	28	7.5
10) Attending congregational board and committee meetings	11	2.9
11) Thinking about and promoting a vision and goals for the congregation's future	57	15.2
12) Involvement in denominational, interdenominational and interfaith affairs	25	6.7
13) Involvement in community organizations and issues beyond the congregation	19	5.1
Missing	35
Total	375	100.0

75) As you look back over the list of pastoral tasks and other demands on you as a pastor...In what three areas do you think you most need to improve? Number three. (IMPRV3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Preaching (including sermon preparation)	5	1.4
2) Worship and sacramental leadership, including funerals and weddings	7	2.0
3) Teaching people about the faith	20	5.6
4) Training people for ministry and mission	54	15.1
5) One-on-one time working to convert others to the faith	34	9.5
6) Pastoral counseling and spiritual direction	23	6.4
7) Visiting members and their families, including sick, shut-ins	11	3.1
8) Visiting or calling on prospective members	46	12.9
9) Administering the work of the congregation, including staff supervision	18	5.0
10) Attending congregational board and committee meetings	10	2.8
11) Thinking about and promoting a vision and goals for the congregation's future	61	17.1
12) Involvement in denominational, interdenominational and interfaith affairs	19	5.3
13) Involvement in community organizations and issues beyond the congregation	49	13.7
Missing	53
Total	357	100.0

76) In your preaching, do you use the scripture texts from a prescribed lectionary? (TEXTS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	237	59.3
2) Most of the time	156	39.0
3) Occasionally	6	1.5
4) Never	1	0.3
Missing	10
Total	400	100.0

77) In your ministry in the congregation, with which of the following age groups do you spend most of your time? - Children (up to age 12) (TIMECHIL)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	377	92.0
1) Checked	33	8.0
Total	410	100.0

78) In your ministry in the congregation, with which of the following age groups do you spend most of your time? - Youth (ages 13-18) (TIMEYTH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	288	70.2
1) Checked	122	29.8
Total	410	100.0

79) In your ministry in the congregation, with which of the following age groups do you spend most of your time? - Single young adults (TIMESYAD)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	405	98.8
1) Checked	5	1.2
Total	410	100.0

80) In your ministry in the congregation, with which of the following age groups do you spend most of your time? - Married young adults (TIMEMYAD)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	348	84.9
1) Checked	62	15.1
Total	410	100.0

81) In your ministry in the congregation, with which of the following age groups do you spend most of your time? - Middle aged adults (TIMEMDAD)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	148	36.1
1) Checked	262	63.9
Total	410	100.0

82) In your ministry in the congregation, with which of the following age groups do you spend most of your time? - Older adults (TIMEOLD)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	195	47.6
1) Checked	215	52.4
Total	410	100.0

83) Within the last seven days, how much time did you spend in prayer, meditation, Bible reading, and other spiritual disciplines? (Hours) (DAY7PRAY)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	385	4.81	3.27

84) Within the last seven days, how much time did you spend in reading (other than for specific sermons or teaching)? (Hours) (DAY7READ)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	7	1.8
1) 1	46	12.0
2) 2	62	16.2
3) 3	53	13.9
4) 4	45	11.8
5) 5	59	15.4
6) 6	21	5.5
7) 7	16	4.2
8) 8	22	5.8
9) 9	3	0.8
10) 10	28	7.3
11) 11	1	0.3
12) 12	4	1.0
14) 14	4	1.0
15) 15	2	0.5
17) 17	1	0.3
20) 20	6	1.6
21) 21	1	0.3
30) 30	1	0.3
Missing	28
Total	382	100.0

85) Within the last seven days, how much time did you spend in searching the Web, chat rooms, e-mail? (Hours) (DAY7WEB)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	43	12.0
1) 1	94	26.3
2) 2	73	20.4
3) 3	36	10.1
4) 4	27	7.5
5) 5	29	8.1
6) 6	16	4.5
7) 7	17	4.7
8) 8	4	1.1
9) 9	1	0.3
10) 10	12	3.4
12) 12	2	0.6
14) 14	1	0.3
15) 15	2	0.6
21) 21	1	0.3
Missing	52
Total	358	100.0

86) Within the last seven days, how much time did you spend in family life (time, other that at meals, spent on family activities)? (Hours) (DAYS7FAM)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	377	10.26	7.54

87) Within the last seven days, how much time did you spend in household chores (laundry, shopping, etc.)? (Hours) (DAY7HH)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	3	0.8
1) 1	17	4.5
2) 2	48	12.8
3) 3	49	13.1
4) 4	51	13.6
5) 5	50	13.3
6) 6	29	7.7
7) 7	16	4.3
8) 8	32	8.5
9) 9	2	0.5
10) 10	40	10.7
11) 11	1	0.3
12) 12	12	3.2
14) 14	8	2.1
15) 15	7	1.9
19) 19	1	0.3
20) 20	6	1.6
21) 21	2	0.5
25) 25	1	0.3
Missing	35
Total	375	100.0

88) Within the last seven days, how much time did you spend in physical exercise for your health? (Hours) (DAY7EXER)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	50	14.0
1) 1	58	16.3
2) 2	52	14.6
3) 3	56	15.7
4) 4	36	10.1
5) 5	37	10.4
6) 6	20	5.6
7) 7	21	5.9
8) 8	10	2.8
9) 9	3	0.8
10) 10	5	1.4
11) 11	1	0.3
12) 12	5	1.4
14) 14	1	0.3
20) 20	1	0.3
Missing	54
Total	356	100.0

89) Within the last seven days, how much time did you spend in recreation (other than exercise)? (Hours) (DAY7RECR)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	63	20.8
1) 1	37	12.2
2) 2	62	20.5
3) 3	26	8.6
4) 4	32	10.6
5) 5	32	10.6
6) 6	16	5.3
7) 7	4	1.3
8) 8	10	3.3
10) 10	17	5.6
15) 15	1	0.3
16) 16	1	0.3
20) 20	1	0.3
25) 25	1	0.3
Missing	107
Total	303	100.0

90) Within the last seven days, how much time did you spend in commuting to work? (Hours) (DAY7COMU)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	76	23.9
1) 1	83	26.1
2) 2	54	17.0
3) 3	22	6.9
4) 4	24	7.5
5) 5	11	3.5
6) 6	10	3.1
7) 7	13	4.1
8) 8	7	2.2
9) 9	2	0.6
10) 10	7	2.2
12) 12	3	0.9
14) 14	3	0.9
15) 15	2	0.6
99) Less than one hour	1	0.3
Missing	92
Total	318	100.0

91) Within the last seven days, how much time did you spend in eating out with friends? (Hours) (DAY7EAT)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	100	32.2
1) 1	41	13.2
2) 2	78	25.1
3) 3	46	14.8
4) 4	24	7.7
5) 5	10	3.2
6) 6	3	1.0
7) 7	4	1.3
8) 8	1	0.3
10) 10	2	0.6
12) 12	1	0.3
15) 15	1	0.3
Missing	99
Total	311	100.0

92) What is your current salary as pastor, priest, or minister prior to taxes, including fringe benefits and allowances, but excluding housing, health insurance, and pensions? (SALARY)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	387	33,709.23	11,890.42

93) Are you furnished with a parsonage, manse, or rectory, or provided a housing allowance (either by your congregation, denomination, or some other organization)? (HOUSING)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	320	80.8
2) No	76	19.2
Missing	14
Total	396	100.0

94) [ASK ONLY IF HOUSING=1 "YES"]If yes, how much is that [housing] allowance? (ALLOWHA)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	218	15,345.87	7,427.61

95) [ASK ONLY IF HOUSING=1 "YES"]If yes, how much is the fair rental value of your parsonage, manse, or rectory? (ALLOWFRV)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	126	9,814.28	10,703.97

96) How much money do you set aside each month to repay your educational debts? (EDDEBT)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	398	48.65	136.11

97) Does your congregation or denomination contribute to a pension program for you? (PENSION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	374	93.5
2) No	26	6.5
Missing	10
Total	400	100.0

98) Do you receive health care benefits either from your congregation or your spouse's employer? (HCARE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	380	94.8
2) No	21	5.2
Missing	9
Total	401	100.0

99) What is the total amount of any income that you and your family receive from sources other than your income from the church, such as spousal salary, a second job, investments, etc.? (INCOME)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	351	25,314.10	24,375.23

100) Do you regularly take a day off each week? (DAYOFF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	338	84.3
2) No	63	15.7
Missing	9
Total	401	100.0

101) How often during the past year did you take part in some form of continuing theological education lasting at least a full day? (CONTED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never	25	6.2
2) Once or twice	157	39.1
3) Three to five times	171	42.5
4) More than five times	49	12.2
Missing	8
Total	402	100.0

102) Does your current congregation or denomination provide you with sabbatical leave? (SABLEAVE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	101	25.2
2) No	300	74.8
Missing	9
Total	401	100.0

103) [ASK ONLY IF SABLEAVE=1 "YES"]If yes, when was the last time that you took a sabbatical leave? (LSTLEAVE)

	TOTAL	%
0) Have not taken one yet	2	2.1
1987) 1987	1	1.1
1990) 1990	1	1.1
1992) 1992	2	2.1
1993) 1993	2	2.1
1994) 1994	1	1.1
1995) 1995	2	2.1
1996) 1996	2	2.1
1997) 1997	2	2.1
1998) 1998	4	4.3
1999) 1999	8	8.5
2000) 2000	7	7.4
2001) 2001	3	3.2
9997) Coming up in future	4	4.3
9998) Too new here	20	21.3
9999) Never	33	35.1
Missing	316
Total	94	100.0

104) [ASK ONLY IF SABLEAVE=1 "YES"]How long was your last sabbatical leave? (SABLONG)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	11	23.9
7) 7	1	2.2
10) 10	1	2.2
14) 14	1	2.2
15) 15	1	2.2
28) 28	2	4.3
30) 30	2	4.3
40) 40	1	2.2
42) 42	3	6.5
60) 60	3	6.5
61) 61	1	2.2
65) 65	1	2.2
70) 70	1	2.2
90) 90	16	34.8
91) 91	1	2.2
Missing	364
Total	46	100.0

105) Do you and your lay leaders engage in an annual evaluation of your performance? (ANNEVAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	224	56.6
2) No	172	43.4
Missing	14
Total	396	100.0

106) Do you have regular performance evaluations by an appropriate denominational official? (PERFEVAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	37	9.3
2) No	361	90.7
Missing	12
Total	398	100.0

107) How important would you say that the denomination of this congregation is for the way that it organizes its programs or ministries? (DNOMMPRT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	133	32.9
2) Somewhat important	206	51.0
3) Somewhat unimportant	32	7.9
4) Of little importance	33	8.2
Missing	6
Total	404	100.0

108) In your work as a pastoral leader which of the following occupies more of your attention on a week-to-week basis? (ATENTION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Dealing with the problems and needs of individual members	64	16.0
2) Dealing with the problems, needs, and directions of the congregation as a whole	129	32.2
3) Each of these in roughly equal proportion	208	51.9
Missing	9
Total	401	100.0

109) Which of these statements most accurately describes your congregation? (DESCONG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Our congregation has no clear vision, goals, or direction.	18	4.5
2) We have some ideas but no clear vision.	186	46.4
3) We have a clear vision but not enough commitment to achieving it.	104	25.9
4) We have a clear vision and a strong commitment to achieving it.	93	23.2
Missing	9
Total	401	100.0

110) If the congregation has a clear vision, how compatible with the vision are its current programs and structures? (COMPAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very compatible	57	16.7
2) Somewhat compatible	156	45.7
3) Somewhat incompatible	26	7.6
4) Not at all compatible	2	0.6
5) We do not have a clear vision.	100	29.3
Missing	69
Total	341	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) No conflict that I'm aware of	121	30.0
2) Some minor conflict	220	54.5
3) Major conflict	18	4.5
4) Major conflict with leaders or people leaving	40	9.9
5) Don't know	5	1.2
Missing	6
Total	404	100.0

112) What was the conflict about? - Finances (CNFLFIN)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	337	82.2
1) Checked	73	17.8
Total	410	100.0

113) What was the conflict about? - Changes in worship style (CNFLWORS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	331	80.7
1) Checked	79	19.3
Total	410	100.0

114) What was the conflict about? - Changes in music style (CNFLMUS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	368	89.8
1) Checked	42	10.2
Total	410	100.0

115) What was the conflict about? - Changes in other programs of the congregation (CNFLCON)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	375	91.5
1) Checked	35	8.5
Total	410	100.0

116) What was the conflict about? - Doctrines (CNFLDOCR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	402	98.0
1) Checked	8	2.0
Total	410	100.0

117) What was the conflict about? - Pastoral leadership style (CNFLPLS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	324	79.0
1) Checked	86	21.0
Total	410	100.0

118) What was the conflict about? - Lay leadership style (CNFLLLS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	363	88.5
1) Checked	47	11.5
Total	410	100.0

119) What was the conflict about? - Conflicts between staff and/or clergy (CNFLSTF)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	373	91.0
1) Checked	37	9.0
Total	410	100.0

120) What was the conflict about? - Sexual misconduct (CNFLSMC)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	405	98.8
1) Checked	5	1.2
Total	410	100.0

121) What was the conflict about? - Issues regarding homosexuality (CNFLHOMO)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	387	94.4
1) Checked	23	5.6
Total	410	100.0

122) What was the conflict about? - Racial issues (CNFLRACE)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	408	99.5
1) Checked	2	0.5
Total	410	100.0

123) What was the conflict about? - Issues about a new building or renovation of an existing building (CNFLBUIL)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	347	84.6
1) Checked	63	15.4
Total	410	100.0

124) What was the conflict about? - Other (Specify) (CNFLOTHR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	356	86.8
1) Checked	54	13.2
Total	410	100.0

125) Variety of factors affect a congregation's acceptance of its pastor's leadership. How important is the following in your current congregation's acceptance of your leadership? Being ordained. (ACPTBO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	355	88.5
2) Somewhat important	39	9.7
3) Somewhat unimportant	5	1.2
4) Of little importance	2	0.5
Missing	9
Total	401	100.0

126) Variety of factors affect a congregation's acceptance of its pastor's leadership. How important is the following in your current congregation's acceptance of your leadership? Having a seminary degree or certificate. (ACPTDEG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	315	78.6
2) Somewhat important	79	19.7
3) Somewhat unimportant	5	1.2
4) Of little importance	2	0.5
Missing	9
Total	401	100.0

127) Variety of factors affect a congregation's acceptance of its pastor's leadership. How important is the following in your current congregation's acceptance of your leadership? Having a clear sense of call from God. (ACPTCALL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	287	71.6
2) Somewhat important	108	26.9
3) Somewhat unimportant	4	1.0
4) Of little importance	2	0.5
Missing	9
Total	401	100.0

128) Variety of factors affect a congregation's acceptance of its pastor's leadership. How important is the following in your current congregation's acceptance of your leadership? Being competent in the tasks of ministry, including preaching. (ACPTCOMP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	346	86.3
2) Somewhat important	53	13.2
3) Somewhat unimportant	2	0.5
Missing	9
Total	401	100.0

129) Variety of factors affect a congregation's acceptance of its pastor's leadership. How important is the following in your current congregation's acceptance of your leadership? Having the trust of the majority of the congregation. (ACPTTRST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	329	82.3
2) Somewhat important	70	17.5
4) Of little importance	1	0.3
Missing	10
Total	400	100.0

130) Variety of factors affect a congregation's acceptance of its pastor's leadership. How important is the following in your current congregation's acceptance of your leadership? Your physical appearance. (ACPTAPP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	17	4.3
2) Somewhat important	158	39.5
3) Somewhat unimportant	166	41.5
4) Of little importance	59	14.8
Missing	10
Total	400	100.0

131) Variety of factors affect a congregation's acceptance of its pastor's leadership. How important is the following in your current congregation's acceptance of your leadership? Your gender. (ACPTGEND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	9	2.3
2) Somewhat important	126	31.5
3) Somewhat unimportant	157	39.3
4) Of little importance	108	27.0
Missing	10
Total	400	100.0

132) Variety of factors affect a congregation's acceptance of its pastor's leadership. How important is the following in your current congregation's acceptance of your leadership? Your race or ethnicity. (ACPTRACE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	20	5.0
2) Somewhat important	131	32.9
3) Somewhat unimportant	148	37.2
4) Of little importance	99	24.9
Missing	12
Total	398	100.0

133) As you think about your experience, how important is the following in sustaining your commitment to pastoral ministry? Feeling that your gifts for ministry are right for the congregation you are serving. (SUSCGIFT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	355	88.5
2) Somewhat important	42	10.5
3) Somewhat unimportant	4	1.0
Missing	9
Total	401	100.0

134) As you think about your experience, how important is the following in sustaining your commitment to pastoral ministry? Serving a congregation that offers challenges to your creativity. (SUSCCREA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	229	57.1
2) Somewhat important	152	37.9
3) Somewhat unimportant	18	4.5
4) Of little importance	2	0.5
Missing	9
Total	401	100.0

135) As you think about your experience, how important is the following in sustaining your commitment to pastoral ministry? Having close relationships with your congregation's members. (SUSCCLRL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	107	26.9
2) Somewhat important	219	55.0
3) Somewhat unimportant	65	16.3
4) Of little importance	7	1.8
Missing	12
Total	398	100.0

136) As you think about your experience, how important is the following in sustaining your commitment to pastoral ministry? Financial well-being. (SUSCFIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	48	12.1
2) Somewhat important	250	62.8
3) Somewhat unimportant	86	21.6
4) Of little importance	14	3.5
Missing	12
Total	398	100.0

137) As you think about your experience, how important is the following in sustaining your commitment to pastoral ministry? Opportunity to own your own housing. (SUSCHOUS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	88	22.1
2) Somewhat important	104	26.1
3) Somewhat unimportant	91	22.9
4) Of little importance	115	28.9
Missing	12
Total	398	100.0

138) As you think about your experience, how important is the following in sustaining your commitment to pastoral ministry? Other. (SUSCOTHR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	48	92.3
2) Somewhat important	4	7.7
Missing	358
Total	52	100.0

139) At present, what is your level of satisfaction with each of the following? Your overall effectiveness as a pastoral leader in this particular congregation. (SATSEFFE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	172	42.8
2) Somewhat satisfied	204	50.7
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	21	5.2
4) Very dissatisfied	5	1.2
Missing	8
Total	402	100.0

140) At present, what is your level of satisfaction with each of the following? Your current ministry position. (SATSCURR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	246	61.2
2) Somewhat satisfied	121	30.1
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	31	7.7
4) Very dissatisfied	4	1.0
Missing	8
Total	402	100.0

141) At present, what is your level of satisfaction with each of the following? Housing or living arrangements. (SATSLIV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	266	66.8
2) Somewhat satisfied	99	24.9
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	30	7.5
4) Very dissatisfied	3	0.8
Missing	12
Total	398	100.0

142) At present, what is your level of satisfaction with each of the following? Spiritual life. (SATSSPRT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	95	23.8
2) Somewhat satisfied	237	59.3
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	63	15.8
4) Very dissatisfied	5	1.3
Missing	10
Total	400	100.0

143) At present, what is your level of satisfaction with each of the following? Opportunities for continuing theological education. (SATSOPPT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	159	39.8
2) Somewhat satisfied	190	47.6
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	47	11.8
4) Very dissatisfied	3	0.8
Missing	11
Total	399	100.0

144) At present, what is your level of satisfaction with each of the following? Support from your denominational officials. (SATSDENM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	167	41.5
2) Somewhat satisfied	155	38.6
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	58	14.4
4) Very dissatisfied	22	5.5
Missing	8
Total	402	100.0

145) At present, what is your level of satisfaction with each of the following? Relations with other clergy. (SATSCLGY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	176	44.1
2) Somewhat satisfied	165	41.4
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	53	13.3
4) Very dissatisfied	5	1.3
Missing	11
Total	399	100.0

146) At present, what is your level of satisfaction with each of the following? Relations with lay leaders in your congregation. (SATSLAY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	232	57.7
2) Somewhat satisfied	152	37.8
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	17	4.2
4) Very dissatisfied	1	0.2
Missing	8
Total	402	100.0

147) At present, what is your level of satisfaction with each of the following? Your salary and benefits. (SATSSAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	182	45.5
2) Somewhat satisfied	171	42.8
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	40	10.0
4) Very dissatisfied	7	1.8
Missing	10
Total	400	100.0

148) At present, what is your level of satisfaction with each of the following? Your family life. (SATSFAM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	222	55.5
2) Somewhat satisfied	123	30.8
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	48	12.0
4) Very dissatisfied	7	1.8
Missing	10
Total	400	100.0

149) Clergy face many problems today. Would you indicate how important the following problems are to you on a day-to-day basis? Lack of agreements over what the role of a pastor is. (PROBPAST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great problem	30	7.5
2) Somewhat problem	109	27.1
3) Very little problem	176	43.8
4) No problem	87	21.6
Missing	8
Total	402	100.0

150) Clergy face many problems today. Would you indicate how important the following problems are to you on a day-to-day basis? Difficulty of having a private life apart from my ministerial role. (PROBPRIV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great problem	44	10.9
2) Somewhat problem	159	39.6
3) Very little problem	138	34.3
4) No problem	61	15.2
Missing	8
Total	402	100.0

151) Clergy face many problems today. Would you indicate how important the following problems are to you on a day-to-day basis? Finding time for recreation, relaxation, or personal reflection. (PROBTIME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great problem	85	21.2
2) Somewhat problem	199	49.6
3) Very little problem	88	21.9
4) No problem	29	7.2
Missing	9
Total	401	100.0

152) Clergy face many problems today. Would you indicate how important the following problems are to you on a day-to-day basis? Relationships with other clergy and staff members in the church. (PROBCLGY)

	TOTAL	%
1) 1	7	1.8
2) Somewhat problem	46	11.7
3) Very little problem	191	48.5
4) No problem	150	38.1
Missing	16
Total	394	100.0

153) Clergy face many problems today. Would you indicate how important the following problems are to you on a day-to-day basis? Having people relate to me differently because I'm a pastor. (PROBPEOP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great problem	14	3.5
2) Somewhat problem	102	25.4
3) Very little problem	208	51.7
4) No problem	78	19.4
Missing	8
Total	402	100.0

154) Clergy face many problems today. Would you indicate how important the following problems are to you on a day-to-day basis? Difficulty of reaching people with the Gospel today. (PROBREAC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great problem	89	22.3
2) Somewhat problem	208	52.0
3) Very little problem	84	21.0
4) No problem	19	4.8
Missing	10
Total	400	100.0

155) In the past five years, how often have you doubted that you are called by God to the ministry? (YRS5CALL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	9	2.3
2) Fairly often	16	4.0
3) Once in a while	186	46.5
4) Never	189	47.3
Missing	10
Total	400	100.0

156) In the past five years, how often have you seriously thought of leaving pastoral ministry in a congregation to enter another type of ministry position? (YRS5LMIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	14	3.5
2) Fairly often	35	8.8
3) Once in a while	166	41.6
4) Never	184	46.1
Missing	11
Total	399	100.0

157) In the past five years, how often have you seriously thought of leaving pastoral ministry to enter a secular occupation? (YRS5LSEC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	7	1.8
2) Fairly often	30	7.5
3) Once in a while	128	32.2
4) Never	232	58.3
5) Not applicable	1	0.3
Missing	12
Total	398	100.0

158) In the past five years, how often have you experienced stress as a result of dealing with congregation members who are critical of your work? (YRS5STSS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	31	7.8
2) Fairly often	70	17.5
3) Once in a while	255	63.9
4) Never	43	10.8
Missing	11
Total	399	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	206	51.2
2) Fairly often	135	33.6
3) Once in a while	59	14.7
4) Never	2	0.5
Missing	8
Total	402	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	26	6.5
2) Fairly often	93	23.1
3) Once in a while	224	55.7
4) Never	59	14.7
Missing	8
Total	402	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	33	8.2
2) Fairly often	98	24.4
3) Once in a while	227	56.6
4) Never	43	10.7
Missing	9
Total	401	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	70	17.4
2) Fairly often	114	28.4
3) Once in a while	199	49.5
4) Never	16	4.0
5) Not applicable	3	0.7
Missing	8
Total	402	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	46	11.5
2) Fairly often	85	21.2
3) Once in a while	212	52.9
4) Never	56	14.0
5) Not applicable	2	0.5
Missing	9
Total	401	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	19	4.7
2) Fairly often	52	12.9
3) Once in a while	162	40.3
4) Never	64	15.9
5) Not applicable	105	26.1
Missing	8
Total	402	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	19	4.8
2) Fairly often	58	14.5
3) Once in a while	202	50.6
4) Never	75	18.8
5) Not applicable	45	11.3
Missing	11
Total	399	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	11	2.8
2) Fairly often	23	5.8
3) Once in a while	114	28.6
4) Never	200	50.1
5) Not applicable	51	12.8
Missing	11
Total	399	100.0

167) Do you agree or disagree with this statement? This congregation is always ready to try something new. (AGRENEW)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	37	9.2
2) Somewhat agree	210	52.1
3) Neutral or unsure	37	9.2
4) Somewhat disagree	92	22.8
5) Strongly disagree	27	6.7
Missing	7
Total	403	100.0

168) Do you agree or disagree with this statement? The current morale of this congregation is high. (AGREHIGH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	133	33.4
2) Somewhat agree	181	45.5
3) Neutral or unsure	38	9.5
4) Somewhat disagree	33	8.3
5) Strongly disagree	13	3.3
Missing	12
Total	398	100.0

169) Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Members of the congregation have a sense of excitement about the congregation's future. (AGREEXCT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	94	23.4
2) Somewhat agree	180	44.8
3) Neutral or unsure	64	15.9
4) Somewhat disagree	48	11.9
5) Strongly disagree	16	4.0
Missing	8
Total	402	100.0

170) Do you agree or disagree with this statement? The congregation's leaders are willing to change programs and structures to meet new challenges. (AGRELEAD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	87	21.6
2) Somewhat agree	205	50.9
3) Neutral or unsure	53	13.2
4) Somewhat disagree	48	11.9
5) Strongly disagree	10	2.5
Missing	7
Total	403	100.0

171) Do you agree or disagree with this statement? In general, there is a good match between this congregation and my leadership. (AGREMTCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	190	47.4
2) Somewhat agree	165	41.1
3) Neutral or unsure	24	6.0
4) Somewhat disagree	15	3.7
5) Strongly disagree	7	1.7
Missing	9
Total	401	100.0

172) Do you agree or disagree with this statement? The realities of being a congregational minister or priest are very different from the expectations I once held. (AGREREAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	60	15.0
2) Somewhat agree	127	31.7
3) Neutral or unsure	48	12.0
4) Somewhat disagree	111	27.7
5) Strongly disagree	55	13.7
Missing	9
Total	401	100.0

173) Please choose the option that seems most like your style and vision of pastoral leadership. (STYLE1)

	TOTAL	%
1) In the last analysis, the ordained ministry is a calling to a particular state and quality of life that sets one apart from the laity.	95	23.6
2) Ordained ministers are no different from any other Christians except that they have special training which equips them to lead the work of the church.	307	76.4
Missing	8
Total	402	100.0

174) Please choose the option that seems most like your style and vision of pastoral leadership. (STYLE2)

	TOTAL	%
1) When deciding on a new program or ministry, we first discuss the theological rationale for what we are considering.	132	32.7
2) When deciding on a new program or ministry, we primarily take into consideration how well it meets the desires and needs of members or prosp. members.	272	67.3
Missing	6
Total	404	100.0

175) Please choose the option that seems most like your style and vision of pastoral leadership. (STYLE3)

	TOTAL	%
1) I make most of the decisions; lay members generally follow my lead.	9	2.2
2) I try to inspire and encourage lay members to make decisions and take action, although I will take action alone if I believe that it is needed.	306	76.1
3) Lay leaders come up with most of the initiatives in the congregation, although I try to exert a strong influence on their decisions.	41	10.2
4) Lay leaders make most of the decision about the congregation's directions and programs; my role is to empower them to implement their decisions.	46	11.4
Missing	8
Total	402	100.0

176) Please choose the option that seems most like your style and vision of pastoral leadership. (STYLE4)

	TOTAL	%
1) I enjoy keeping things stirred up and challenging my lay leaders with new ideas and programs.	95	23.6
2) I generally prefer to keep things functioning smoothly by introducing changes gradually.	307	76.4
Missing	8
Total	402	100.0

177) Please choose the option that seems most like your style and vision of pastoral leadership. (STYLE5)

	TOTAL	%
1) In a rapidly changing world, it is essential that congregational leaders should seek to be innovative in such things as worship and music styles.	256	65.8
2) In a rapidly changing world, it is essential that leaders keep their congregation focused on the inherited traditions and practices of the church.	133	34.2
Missing	21
Total	389	100.0

178) Please choose the option that seems most like your style and vision of pastoral leadership. (STYLE6)

	TOTAL	%
1) My lay leaders and I regularly take time to discuss and define future needs and directions of the congregation.	203	50.5
2) The time my lay leaders and I spend together is largely taken up with keeping things going and keeping the congregation functioning effectively.	199	49.5
Missing	8
Total	402	100.0

179) In general, how would you say your family has been affected by your ministry in this congregation? (FAMEFF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very positively	146	36.2
2) Somewhat positively	174	43.2
3) Somewhat negatively	46	11.4
4) Very negatively	4	1.0
5) Not applicable	33	8.2
Missing	7
Total	403	100.0

180) In your current planning, at what age do you anticipate retiring from active pastoral ministry? (RETIRE)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	342	67.03	8.38

181) In general, would you say your health is... (HEALTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent	106	26.1
2) Very good	192	47.3
3) Good	86	21.2
4) Fair	20	4.9
5) Poor	2	0.5
Missing	4
Total	406	100.0

182) During the past four weeks, how much did pain interfere with your normal activities (including both work outside the home and housework)? (PAIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Not at all	204	50.2
2) A little bit	150	36.9
3) Moderately	37	9.1
4) Quite a bit	14	3.4
5) Extremely	1	0.2
Missing	4
Total	406	100.0

183) What is your height in feet? (HEIGHTFT)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	401	5.34	0.47

184) What is your height in inches? (HEIGHTIN)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	392	6.08	3.98

185) During the past four weeks, how much of the time has your physical health or emotional problems interfered with your social activities (like visiting friends, relatives, etc.)? (HEALTHIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) All of the time	13	3.2
2) Most of the time	17	4.2
3) Some of the time	40	9.9
4) A little of the time	80	19.9
5) None of the time	253	62.8
Missing	7
Total	403	100.0

186) What is your weight in pounds? (WEIGHT)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	386	201.14	69.62

187) The following items are about activities that you might do during a typical day. Does your health now limit you in this activity? Moderate activities, such as moving a table, pushing a vacuum cleaner, bowling, or playing golf. (LIMITMOD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Limited a lot	10	2.5
2) Limited a little	34	8.4
3) Not limited at all	361	89.1
Missing	5
Total	405	100.0

188) The following items are about activities that you might do during a typical day. Does your health now limit you in this activity? Climbing several flights of stairs. (LIMITSTR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Limited a lot	15	3.7
2) Limited a little	52	12.9
3) Not limited at all	336	83.4
Missing	7
Total	403	100.0

189) The following items are about activities that you might do during a typical day. Does your health now limit you in this activity? Walking more than a mile. (LIMITWLK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Limited a lot	18	4.5
2) Limited a little	43	10.7
3) Not limited at all	342	84.9
Missing	7
Total	403	100.0

190) During the past four weeks, how much of the time have you had either of the following problems with your work or other regular daily activities as a result of your physical health? Accomplished less than you would like. (HLTHLESS)

	TOTAL	%
1) All of the time	5	1.2
2) Most of the time	16	4.0
3) Some of the time	54	13.3
4) A little of the time	96	23.7
5) None of the time	234	57.8
Missing	5
Total	405	100.0

191) During the past four weeks, how much of the time have you had either of the following problems with your work or other regular daily activities as a result of your physical health? Were limited in the kind of work or other activities you could do. (HLTHWORK)

	TOTAL	%
1) All of the time	5	1.2
2) Most of the time	10	2.5
3) Some of the time	33	8.2
4) A little of the time	72	17.9
5) None of the time	283	70.2
Missing	7
Total	403	100.0

192) During the past four weeks, how much of the time have you had either of the following problems with your work or other regular daily activities as a result of any emotional problems (such as feeling depressed or anxious)? Accomplished less than you would like. (EMOTLESS)

	TOTAL	%
1) All of the time	2	0.5
2) Most of the time	12	3.0
3) Some of the time	49	12.1
4) A little of the time	111	27.3
5) None of the time	232	57.1
Missing	4
Total	406	100.0

193) During the past four weeks, how much of the time have you had either of the following problems with your work or other regular daily activities as a result of any emotional problems (such as feeling depressed or anxious)? Did work or activities less carefully than usual. (EMOTWORK)

	TOTAL	%
1) All of the time	1	0.2
2) Most of the time	6	1.5
3) Some of the time	31	7.7
4) A little of the time	101	24.9
5) None of the time	266	65.7
Missing	5
Total	405	100.0

194) Do you agree or disagree with this statement? I feel drained in fulfilling my functions in my congregation. (ST1FUNC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	24	6.0
2) Somewhat agree	125	31.3
3) Neutral or unsure	29	7.3
4) Somewhat disagree	134	33.5
5) Strongly disagree	88	22.0
Missing	10
Total	400	100.0

195) Do you agree or disagree with this statement? I am less patient with people in my congregation than I used to be. (ST2PAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	6	1.5
2) Somewhat agree	65	16.1
3) Neutral or unsure	38	9.4
4) Somewhat disagree	150	37.2
5) Strongly disagree	144	35.7
Missing	7
Total	403	100.0

196) Do you agree or disagree with this statement? I feel negative or cynical about the people with whom I work. (ST3NEG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	4	1.0
2) Somewhat agree	32	8.1
3) Neutral or unsure	26	6.6
4) Somewhat disagree	109	27.5
5) Strongly disagree	225	56.8
Missing	14
Total	396	100.0

197) Do you agree or disagree with this statement? I feel very positive about my ministry here. (ST4POS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	206	51.9
2) Somewhat agree	143	36.0
3) Neutral or unsure	19	4.8
4) Somewhat disagree	21	5.3
5) Strongly disagree	8	2.0
Missing	13
Total	397	100.0

198) Do you agree or disagree with this statement? The ministry here gives real purpose and meaning to my life. (ST5PURP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	178	44.7
2) Somewhat agree	162	40.7
3) Neutral or unsure	25	6.3
4) Somewhat disagree	23	5.8
5) Strongly disagree	10	2.5
Missing	12
Total	398	100.0

199) Do you agree or disagree with this statement? I find myself frustrated in my attempts to accomplish tasks that are important to me. (ST6FRST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	23	5.7
2) Somewhat agree	150	37.2
3) Neutral or unsure	50	12.4
4) Somewhat disagree	113	28.0
5) Strongly disagree	67	16.6
Missing	7
Total	403	100.0

200) Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Fatigue and irritation are part of my daily experience. (ST7FATG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	16	4.0
2) Somewhat agree	92	22.9
3) Neutral or unsure	33	8.2
4) Somewhat disagree	145	36.2
5) Strongly disagree	115	28.7
Missing	9
Total	401	100.0

201) Do you agree or disagree with this statement? I have accomplished many worthwhile things in my ministry here. (ST8WTHW)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	192	47.6
2) Somewhat agree	167	41.4
3) Neutral or unsure	31	7.7
4) Somewhat disagree	11	2.7
5) Strongly disagree	2	0.5
Missing	7
Total	403	100.0

202) Do you agree or disagree with this statement? I gain a lot of personal satisfaction from working with people here. (ST9SATF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	213	53.0
2) Somewhat agree	150	37.3
3) Neutral or unsure	22	5.5
4) Somewhat disagree	15	3.7
5) Strongly disagree	2	0.5
Missing	8
Total	402	100.0

203) Do you agree or disagree with this statement? I have enthusiasm for my work. (ST10ENTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	206	51.2
2) Somewhat agree	148	36.8
3) Neutral or unsure	25	6.2
4) Somewhat disagree	17	4.2
5) Strongly disagree	6	1.5
Missing	8
Total	402	100.0

204) Do you agree or disagree with this statement? My ministry feels really appreciated by people. (ST11APPR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	186	46.4
2) Somewhat agree	162	40.4
3) Neutral or unsure	31	7.7
4) Somewhat disagree	18	4.5
5) Strongly disagree	4	1.0
Missing	9
Total	401	100.0

205) Do you agree or disagree with this statement? I am really glad that I entered the ministry. (ST12MIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	278	69.3
2) Somewhat agree	89	22.2
3) Neutral or unsure	21	5.2
4) Somewhat disagree	8	2.0
5) Strongly disagree	5	1.2
Missing	9
Total	401	100.0

206) Do you agree or disagree with this statement? I find myself spending less and less time with members. (ST13LESS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	12	3.0
2) Somewhat agree	57	14.2
3) Neutral or unsure	53	13.2
4) Somewhat disagree	159	39.6
5) Strongly disagree	121	30.1
Missing	8
Total	402	100.0

207) How much time during the past four weeks have you felt calm and peaceful? (FEELCALM)

	TOTAL	%
1) All of the time	11	2.7
2) Most of the time	206	50.9
3) Some of the time	151	37.3
4) A little of the time	35	8.6
5) None of the time	2	0.5
Missing	5
Total	405	100.0

208) How much time during the past four weeks did you have a lot of energy? (FEELENGY)

	TOTAL	%
1) All of the time	12	3.0
2) Most of the time	229	57.0
3) Some of the time	129	32.1
4) A little of the time	28	7.0
5) None of the time	4	1.0
Missing	8
Total	402	100.0

209) How much time during the past four weeks have you felt downhearted and depressed? (FEELDOWN)

	TOTAL	%
1) All of the time	3	0.7
2) Most of the time	10	2.5
3) Some of the time	89	22.0
4) A little of the time	193	47.8
5) None of the time	109	27.0
Missing	6
Total	404	100.0

210) How much time during the past four weeks did you feel worn out? (FEELWORN)

	TOTAL	%
1) All of the time	5	1.2
2) Most of the time	30	7.4
3) Some of the time	149	36.8
4) A little of the time	179	44.2
5) None of the time	42	10.4
Missing	5
Total	405	100.0

211) How much time during the past four weeks have you been happy? (FEELHAPY)

	TOTAL	%
1) All of the time	28	6.9
2) Most of the time	287	70.9
3) Some of the time	74	18.3
4) A little of the time	15	3.7
5) None of the time	1	0.2
Missing	5
Total	405	100.0

212) How satisfied are you with the following? Your health. (SAHEALTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely delighted	51	12.6
2) Somewhat delighted	154	37.9
3) A little delighted	87	21.4
4) Mixed feelings	80	19.7
5) Terrible	21	5.2
6) Somewhat terrible	9	2.2
7) Extremely terrible	4	1.0
Missing	4
Total	406	100.0

213) How satisfied are you with the following? Your relationships with family or friends. (SARELAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely delighted	96	23.7
2) Somewhat delighted	173	42.7
3) A little delighted	72	17.8
4) Mixed feelings	38	9.4
5) Terrible	20	4.9
6) Somewhat terrible	5	1.2
7) Extremely terrible	1	0.2
Missing	5
Total	405	100.0

214) How satisfied are you with the following? Your spiritual life. (SASPIRIT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely delighted	39	9.6
2) Somewhat delighted	145	35.8
3) A little delighted	114	28.1
4) Mixed feelings	65	16.0
5) Terrible	30	7.4
6) Somewhat terrible	11	2.7
7) Extremely terrible	1	0.2
Missing	5
Total	405	100.0

215) How satisfied are you with the following? Your life as a whole. (SALIFE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely delighted	69	17.0
2) Somewhat delighted	215	53.0
3) A little delighted	84	20.7
4) Mixed feelings	28	6.9
5) Terrible	7	1.7
6) Somewhat terrible	3	0.7
Missing	4
Total	406	100.0

216) Are you: (GENDER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	348	85.1
2) Female	61	14.9
Missing	1
Total	409	100.0

217) What is the highest level of education you have completed apart from your theological education? (EDUC)

	TOTAL	%
2) Primary school thru 8th grade (K-8)	1	0.2
4) Completed high school	6	1.5
5) Trade certificate	3	0.7
6) Associate degree	7	1.7
7) Bachelor's degree from a university or college	196	48.2
8) Master's, doctorate, or other graduate degree	194	47.7
Missing	3
Total	407	100.0

218) If you are a college graduate, what was your undergraduate major? (MAJOR1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Theology	12	3.1
2) Religion	30	7.7
3) Philosophy	16	4.1
4) Other Humanities	128	32.8
5) Natural or Physical Sciences	23	5.9
6) Social or Behavioral Sciences	91	23.3
7) Technical Studies	6	1.5
8) Fine Arts	9	2.3
9) Education	22	5.6
10) Journalism-Communication	16	4.1
11) Business-Economics	28	7.2
12) Bible-Languages-Christ Educ	6	1.5
13) Health-Nursing-Pharmacy	3	0.8
Missing	20
Total	390	100.0

219) If you are a college graduate, what was your undergraduate major? (MAJOR2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Theology	2	2.7
2) Religion	10	13.7
3) Philosophy	6	8.2
4) Other Humanities	14	19.2
5) Natural or Physical Sciences	6	8.2
6) Social or Behavioral Sciences	15	20.5
7) Technical Studies	1	1.4
8) Fine Arts	1	1.4
9) Education	9	12.3
10) Journalism-Communication	4	5.5
11) Business-Economics	4	5.5
12) Bible-Languages-Christ Educ	1	1.4
Missing	337
Total	73	100.0

220) What is your race or origin? Asian (RACEASIA)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	408	99.5
1) Checked	2	0.5
Total	410	100.0

221) What is your race or origin? Black or African American (RACEBLCK)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	408	99.5
1) Checked	2	0.5
Total	410	100.0

222) What is your race or origin? Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin (RACEHISP)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	409	99.8
1) Checked	1	0.2
Total	410	100.0

223) What is your race or origin? Indian (American) or Alaska Native (RACEIND)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	409	99.8
1) Checked	1	0.2
Total	410	100.0

224) What is your race or origin? White or Caucasian (RACEWHT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	9	2.2
1) Checked	401	97.8
Total	410	100.0

225) What is your race or origin? Some other race (please specify) (RACEOTH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	406	99.0
1) Checked	4	1.0
Total	410	100.0

226) Would you describe yourself as Hispanic or Latino/a? (HISPANIC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	3	0.8
2) No	393	99.2
Missing	14
Total	396	100.0

227) In what year were you born? (YEARBORN)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	408	49.21	9.60

228) Describe the place you were living at age 16 (PLCE16)

	TOTAL	%
1) In open country or on a farm	86	21.1
2) In a small city or town	138	33.8
3) In a medium-sized city	44	10.8
4) In a suburb near a large city	76	18.6
5) In a large city	64	15.7
Missing	2
Total	408	100.0

229) What is or was your father's occupation? (If more than one, list his occupation during the bulk of your school age years.) (FATHOCC1)

	TOTAL	%
0) A parent was absent during childhood (died, divorced, etc.)	4	1.0
1) Clergy (pastor, minister, rabbi, priest, etc.)	52	12.7
2) Other Religious Professional (e.g., nun/sister, missionary, chaplain, Christian educator, layperson, sexton, organist)	2	0.5
3) Physician, Dentist, Doctor, Vet	2	0.5
4) Lawyers, Judges, Legislators	2	0.5
5) Teachers, Professors, Educators, Teacher's Aide	15	3.7
6) All Other Professionals	64	15.7
7) Managers and Administrators	88	21.6
8) Clerical & Related Workers	7	1.7
9) Craftsman & Related Workers	40	9.8
10) Operatives-Factory	28	6.9
11) Transport-Laborers	28	6.9
12) Farmers, farm laborers, ranchers	57	14.0
13) Service Workers	8	2.0
16) Armed Services-Police-Fireman	11	2.7
Missing	2
Total	408	100.0

230) What is or was your father's occupation? (If more than one, list his occupation during the bulk of your school age years.) (FATHOCC2)

	TOTAL	%
2) Other Religious Professional (e.g., nun/sister, missionary, chaplain, Christian educator, layperson, sexton, organist)	4	20.0
5) Teachers, Professors, Educators, Teacher's Aide	1	5.0
6) All Other Professionals	3	15.0
7) Managers and Administrators	6	30.0
11) Transport-Laborers	1	5.0
12) Farmers, farm laborers, ranchers	3	15.0
13) Service Workers	1	5.0
14) Not in labor force	1	5.0
Missing	390
Total	20	100.0

231) What is or was your mother's occupation? (If more than one, list her occupation during the bulk of your school age years.) (MOTHOCC1)

	TOTAL	%
0) A parent was absent during childhood (died, divorced, etc.)	2	0.5
2) Other Religious Professional (e.g., nun/sister, missionary, chaplain, Christian educator, layperson, sexton, organist)	5	1.2
5) Teachers, Professors, Educators, Teacher's Aide	45	11.1
6) All Other Professionals	44	10.8
7) Managers and Administrators	12	2.9
8) Clerical & Related Workers	53	13.0
9) Craftsman & Related Workers	7	1.7
10) Operatives-Factory	7	1.7
11) Transport-Laborers	5	1.2
12) Farmers, farm laborers, ranchers	6	1.5
13) Service Workers	24	5.9
15) Homemaker, wife, domestic engineer	197	48.4
Missing	3
Total	407	100.0

232) What is or was your mother's occupation? (If more than one, list her occupation during the bulk of your school age years.) (MOTHOCC2)

	TOTAL	%
2) Other Religious Professional (e.g., nun/sister, missionary, chaplain, Christian educator, layperson, sexton, organist)	1	2.9
5) Teachers, Professors, Educators, Teacher's Aide	4	11.4
6) All Other Professionals	4	11.4
7) Managers and Administrators	4	11.4
8) Clerical & Related Workers	5	14.3
9) Craftsman & Related Workers	2	5.7
12) Farmers, farm laborers, ranchers	3	8.6
13) Service Workers	3	8.6
15) Homemaker, wife, domestic engineer	8	22.9
18) Volunteer	1	2.9
Missing	375
Total	35	100.0

233) Which of the following best describes your current marital status? (MSTATUS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never married	22	5.4
2) In first marriage	304	74.3
3) Divorced or separated	21	5.1
4) Widowed	3	0.7
5) Remarried after death of spouse	2	0.5
6) Remarried after divorce	51	12.5
7) In a committed relationship	6	1.5
Missing	1
Total	409	100.0

234) If currently married or in a committed relationship, what is or was the occupation of your spouse or partner? (SPOCC1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Clergy (pastor, minister, rabbi, priest, etc.)	32	8.7
2) Other Religious Professional (e.g., nun/sister, missionary, chaplain, Christian educator, layperson, sexton, organist)	15	4.1
3) Physician, Dentist, Doctor, Vet	1	0.3
4) Lawyers, Judges, Legislators	6	1.6
5) Teachers, Professors, Educators, Teacher's Aide	85	23.2
6) All Other Professionals	109	29.8
7) Managers and Administrators	41	11.2
8) Clerical & Related Workers	29	7.9
9) Craftsman & Related Workers	2	0.5
13) Service Workers	13	3.6
14) Not in labor market, unemployed	2	0.5
15) Homemaker, wife, domestic engineer	26	7.1
17) Student	5	1.4
Missing	44
Total	366	100.0

235) If currently married or in a committed relationship, what is or was the occupation of your spouse or partner? (SPOCC2)

	TOTAL	%
2) Other Religious Professional (e.g., nun/sister, missionary, chaplain, Christian educator, layperson, sexton, organist)	4	17.4
5) Teachers, Professors, Educators, Teacher's Aide	7	30.4
6) All Other Professionals	5	21.7
7) Managers and Administrators	1	4.3
9) Craftsman & Related Workers	1	4.3
12) Farmers, farm laborers, ranchers	1	4.3
13) Service Workers	1	4.3
14) Not in labor market, unemployed	1	4.3
15) Homemaker, wife, domestic engineer	2	8.7
Missing	387
Total	23	100.0

236) What is or was the occupation of your spouse or partner's father? (SPFATH1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Clergy (pastor, minister, rabbi, priest, etc.)	31	8.6
3) Physician, Dentist, Doctor, Vet	6	1.7
4) Lawyers, Judges, Legislators	4	1.1
5) Teachers, Professors, Educators, Teacher's Aide	14	3.9
6) All Other Professionals	59	16.4
7) Managers and Administrators	77	21.4
8) Clerical & Related Workers	6	1.7
9) Craftsman & Related Workers	39	10.8
10) Operatives-Factory	30	8.3
11) Transport-Laborers	23	6.4
12) Farmers, farm laborers, ranchers	53	14.7
13) Service Workers	8	2.2
16) Armed Services-Police-Fireman	10	2.8
Missing	50
Total	360	100.0

237) What is or was the occupation of your spouse or partner's father? (SPFATH2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Clergy (pastor, minister, rabbi, priest, etc.)	2	12.5
5) Teachers, Professors, Educators, Teacher's Aide	2	12.5
6) All Other Professionals	3	18.8
7) Managers and Administrators	3	18.8
9) Craftsman & Related Workers	1	6.3
10) Operatives-Factory	2	12.5
11) Transport-Laborers	1	6.3
12) Farmers, farm laborers, ranchers	1	6.3
15) Homemaker	1	6.3
Missing	394
Total	16	100.0

238) How many children of any age do you have, whether they live at home or elsewhere? (CHILD)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	47	11.6
1) 1	36	8.9
2) 2	168	41.5
3) 3	99	24.4
4) 4	33	8.1
5) 5	15	3.7
6) 6	4	1.0
7) 7	1	0.2
8) 8	1	0.2
9) 9	1	0.2
Missing	5
Total	405	100.0

239) Do you have any children living at home? (CHHOME)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	222	54.1
1) None at home	188	45.9
Total	410	100.0

240) Do you have any children living at home? (Please provide the ages of your children living at home, starting with the eldest.) - Eldest child at home (CHHOMEE)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	177	14.85	7.20

241) Do you have any children living at home? (Please provide the ages of your children living at home, starting with the eldest.) - Child number 2 at home (CHHOME2)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	133	11.74	5.94

242) Do you have any children living at home? (Please provide the ages of your children living at home, starting with the eldest.) - Child number 3 at home (CHHOME3)

	TOTAL	%
0) Less than a year old	1	2.3
2) 2	1	2.3
3) 3	3	7.0
4) 4	1	2.3
5) 5	1	2.3
6) 6	2	4.7
7) 7	3	7.0
8) 8	2	4.7
9) 9	1	2.3
10) 10	1	2.3
11) 11	6	14.0
12) 12	6	14.0
13) 13	2	4.7
14) 14	3	7.0
15) 15	2	4.7
16) 16	2	4.7
18) 18	1	2.3
20) 20	3	7.0
21) 21	1	2.3
25) 25	1	2.3
Missing	367
Total	43	100.0

243) Do you have any children living at home? (Please provide the ages of your children living at home, starting with the eldest.) - Child number 4 at home (CHHOME4)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	11	9.36	6.10

244) Of your children who live at home, which ones participate at this or another congregation? Eldest child at home. (CHPARTE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Participates here	153	87.9
2) Participates elsewhere	12	6.9
3) No	9	5.2
Missing	236
Total	174	100.0

245) Of your children who live at home, which ones participate at this or another congregation? Child number 2 at home. (CHPART2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Participates here	120	90.9
2) Participates elsewhere	9	6.8
3) No	3	2.3
Missing	278
Total	132	100.0

246) Of your children who live at home, which ones participate at this or another congregation? Child number 3 at home. (CHPART3)

	TOTAL	%
1) Participates here	37	88.1
2) Participates elsewhere	5	11.9
Missing	368
Total	42	100.0

247) Of your children who live at home, which ones participate at this or another congregation? Child number 4 at home. (CHPART4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Participates here	12	100.0
Missing	398
Total	12	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	409	33.78	15.49

249) What is the highest level of education you have completed apart from your theological education? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-EDUC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Associate degree or less	17	4.2
2) Bachelor's degree from a university or college	196	48.2
3) Master's, doctorate, or other graduate degree	194	47.7
Missing	3
Total	407	100.0

250) Are you: (for use with online analysis) (I-GENDER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	348	85.1
2) Female	61	14.9
Missing	1
Total	409	100.0

251) Which of the following best describes your current marital status? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-MARITAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never married	22	5.4
2) Married/Remarried	357	87.3
3) Divorced or separated	21	5.1
4) Widowed	3	0.7
5) In a committed relationship	6	1.5
Missing	1
Total	409	100.0

252) What is your current salary as pastor, priest, or minister prior to taxes, including fringe benefits and allowances, but excluding housing, health insurance, and pensions? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-INCOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Less than 25K	67	17.3
2) 25K-49,999	282	72.9
3) 50K or more	36	9.3
4) None	2	0.5
Missing	23
Total	387	100.0

253) Which of the following best describes your current stand on political issues? (for use with online analysis) (I-PARTYID)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very conservative	5	1.2
2) Conservative	56	13.8
3) Moderate	195	48.1
4) Liberal	134	33.1
5) Very liberal	15	3.7
Missing	5
Total	405	100.0