U.S. Congregational Life Survey, 2001, United Methodist Leaders - Codebook

All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).

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

	TOTAL	%
5) Methodist	175	100.0
Total	175	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
155) United Methodist Church	172	99.4
204) Presbyterian USA	1	0.6
Missing	2
Total	173	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
155) United Methodist Church	1	100.0
Missing	174
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	171	133.51	60.98

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

	TOTAL	%
48) Church of the Brethren	1	16.7
91) Episcopal Church	1	16.7
145) Methodist	2	33.3
155) United Methodist Church	2	33.3
Missing	169
Total	6	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)	27	15.5
2) About once per month	19	10.9
3) Weekly attendance	95	54.6
4) Did not attend	29	16.7
5) Not applicable	4	2.3
Missing	1
Total	174	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)	19	10.9
2) About once per month	17	9.8
3) Weekly attendance	122	70.1
4) Did not attend	16	9.2
Missing	1
Total	174	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Occasional (two or three times a year)	7	4.0
2) About once per month	12	6.9
3) Weekly attendance	145	83.3
4) Did not attend	10	5.7
Missing	1
Total	174	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, I was involved.	81	47.1
2) Yes, and I had a leadership role.	57	33.1
3) No	34	19.8
Missing	3
Total	172	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
7) American Evangelical Christian Churches	1	0.6
145) Methodist	1	0.6
155) United Methodist Church	169	97.7
224) United Church of Christ	2	1.2
Missing	2
Total	173	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.	19	10.9
2) The Bible is the word of God, to be interpreted in the light of its historical and cultural context.	87	50.0
3) The Bible is the word of God, to be interpreted in the light of its historical context and the Church's teachings.	54	31.0
4) The Bible is not the word of God, but contains God's word to us.	13	7.5
5) The Bible is not the word of God but is a valuable book.	1	0.6
Missing	1
Total	174	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	5	2.9
2) Agree	27	15.6
3) Neutral-unsure	14	8.1
4) Disagree	78	45.1
5) Strongly disagree	49	28.3
Missing	2
Total	173	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	%
1) Pentecostal	2	1.2
2) Fundamentalist	1	0.6
3) Evangelical	58	34.5
4) Mainline	68	40.5
5) Liberal	26	15.5
6) None	7	4.2
7) Other (specify)	6	3.6
Missing	7
Total	168	100.0

15) Are you ordained? (ORDAINED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	146	84.4
2) No	27	15.6
Missing	2
Total	173	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	149	22.54	10.87

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	144	33.94	9.22

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	147	18.91	10.58

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)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	144	4.58	3.80

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	114	66.3
2) No	58	33.7
Missing	3
Total	172	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	111	12.80	10.22

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	111	1.13	2.45

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

	TOTAL	%
2) Other religious professional	4	3.6
3) Physician-Dentist-Doctor-Veterinarian	1	0.9
4) Lawyers-Judges-Magistrates-Legislators	1	0.9
5) Teachers & Professors	10	8.9
6) All other professionals	33	29.5
7) Managers and administrators	21	18.8
8) Clerical & related workers	5	4.5
9) Craftsman & related workers	12	10.7
10) Operatives-factory	4	3.6
11) Transport-laborers	4	3.6
12) Farmers	3	2.7
13) Service workers	3	2.7
15) Homemaker	1	0.9
16) Armed Services-Police-Fireman	10	8.9
Missing	63
Total	112	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	102	24,420.49	16,479.25

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	108	1,984.46	11.41

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	14	8.2
2) Yes, to work in a secular position	9	5.3
3) No	147	86.5
Missing	5
Total	170	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	13	37.1
1) 1	5	14.3
2) 2	3	8.6
4) 4	2	5.7
5) 5	3	8.6
6) 6	2	5.7
10) 10	3	8.6
11) 11	1	2.9
13) 13	1	2.9
15) 15	1	2.9
20) 20	1	2.9
Missing	140
Total	35	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	34	0.77	1.99

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

	TOTAL	%
1) None	7	4.1
2) Certificate from denominational training program, Bible college, or seminary	13	7.6
3) Bible college degree	0	0.0
4) Master of Divinity or Bachelor of Divinity	109	63.7
5) M.A., S.T.M., Th.M., or other Master's degree	19	11.1
6) Doctor of Ministry degree	13	7.6
7) Ph.D. or Th.D.	7	4.1
8) Other (Specify):	3	1.8
Missing	4
Total	171	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	153	1,140.01	2,745.79

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	169	97.1
2) No	5	2.9
Missing	1
Total	174	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	116	67.1
2) No	57	32.9
Missing	2
Total	173	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Senior pastor, priest, or minister	56	32.4
2) Solo pastor, priest, or minister	108	62.4
4) Co-pastor	4	2.3
5) Other (Specify)	3	1.7
6) Supply or temporary	1	0.6
7) Lay pastor	1	0.6
Missing	2
Total	173	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) 2000	28	16.2
78) 78	1	0.6
81) 81	1	0.6
82) 82	1	0.6
86) 86	1	0.6
87) 87	1	0.6
88) 88	4	2.3
89) 89	1	0.6
91) 91	2	1.2
92) 92	4	2.3
93) 93	5	2.9
94) 94	11	6.4
95) 95	21	12.1
96) 96	18	10.4
97) 97	18	10.4
98) 98	22	12.7
99) 99	34	19.7
Missing	2
Total	173	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	57	32.9
2) No	116	67.1
Missing	2
Total	173	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	55	1.53	0.90

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	18	10.5
2) No	154	89.5
Missing	3
Total	172	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
2) Other Religious Professional	5	27.8
5) Teachers & Professors	3	16.7
6) All Other Professionals	5	27.8
7) Managers and Administators	3	16.7
9) Craftsman & Related Workers	1	5.6
12) Farmers	1	5.6
Missing	157
Total	18	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	22	59.5
1) 1	9	24.3
2) 2	5	13.5
4) 4	1	2.7
Missing	138
Total	37	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	18	46.2
1) 1	18	46.2
2) 2	2	5.1
5) 5	1	2.6
Missing	136
Total	39	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	22	52.4
1) 1	11	26.2
2) 2	3	7.1
3) 3	4	9.5
4) 4	1	2.4
14) 14	1	2.4
Missing	133
Total	42	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	14	19.4
1) 1	21	29.2
2) 2	19	26.4
3) 3	11	15.3
4) 4	1	1.4
5) 5	4	5.6
9) 9	2	2.8
Missing	103
Total	72	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	16	31.4
1) 1	26	51.0
2) 2	3	5.9
3) 3	5	9.8
4) 4	1	2.0
Missing	124
Total	51	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	11	10.5
1) 1	80	76.2
2) 2	11	10.5
3) 3	3	2.9
Missing	70
Total	105	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	17	45.9
1) 1	12	32.4
2) 2	5	13.5
3) 3	1	2.7
4) 4	2	5.4
Missing	138
Total	37	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	9	7.6
1) 1	88	74.6
2) 2	17	14.4
3) 3	4	3.4
Missing	57
Total	118	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	17	51.5
1) 1	3	9.1
2) 2	2	6.1
3) 3	3	9.1
5) 5	2	6.1
6) 6	1	3.0
8) 8	1	3.0
10) 10	1	3.0
16) 16	2	6.1
30) 30	1	3.0
Missing	142
Total	33	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	15	30.0
1) 1	7	14.0
2) 2	5	10.0
3) 3	7	14.0
4) 4	4	8.0
5) 5	1	2.0
6) 6	1	2.0
8) 8	3	6.0
10) 10	1	2.0
12) 12	1	2.0
15) 15	1	2.0
16) 16	1	2.0
18) 18	1	2.0
30) 30	1	2.0
80) 80	1	2.0
Missing	125
Total	50	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	16	84.2
1) 1	3	15.8
Missing	156
Total	19	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	11	15.5
1) 1	31	43.7
2) 2	17	23.9
3) 3	4	5.6
4) 4	3	4.2
5) 5	2	2.8
6) 6	1	1.4
7) 7	2	2.8
Missing	104
Total	71	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	99	56.6
1) Checked	76	43.4
Total	175	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	11	6.3
1) Checked	164	93.7
Total	175	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	6	3.4
1) Checked	169	96.6
Total	175	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	83	47.4
1) Checked	92	52.6
Total	175	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very conservative	5	2.9
2) Conservative	45	26.3
3) Moderate	75	43.9
4) Liberal	36	21.1
5) Very liberal	10	5.8
Missing	4
Total	171	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	168	46.96	16.25

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)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	169	9.14	4.21

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)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	166	3.60	2.18

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	2	1.3
1) 1	21	13.5
2) 2	50	32.3
3) 3	27	17.4
4) 4	21	13.5
5) 5	13	8.4
6) 6	5	3.2
7) 7	4	2.6
8) 8	4	2.6
10) 10	4	2.6
12) 12	4	2.6
Missing	20
Total	155	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	16	13.0
1) 1	45	36.6
2) 2	40	32.5
3) 3	11	8.9
4) 4	5	4.1
5) 5	4	3.3
7) 7	1	0.8
9) 9	1	0.8
Missing	52
Total	123	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	21	20.8
1) 1	45	44.6
2) 2	15	14.9
3) 3	6	5.9
4) 4	6	5.9
5) 5	4	4.0
7) 7	2	2.0
10) 10	2	2.0
Missing	74
Total	101	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	2.7
1) 1	38	25.7
2) 2	29	19.6
3) 3	19	12.8
4) 4	23	15.5
5) 5	12	8.1
6) 6	12	8.1
8) 8	3	2.0
10) 10	4	2.7
12) 12	1	0.7
15) 15	3	2.0
Missing	27
Total	148	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	%
1) 1	12	7.2
2) 2	21	12.6
3) 3	23	13.8
4) 4	21	12.6
5) 5	18	10.8
6) 6	17	10.2
7) 7	1	0.6
8) 8	6	3.6
9) 9	1	0.6
10) 10	26	15.6
12) 12	8	4.8
15) 15	4	2.4
16) 16	2	1.2
18) 18	2	1.2
20) 20	2	1.2
23) 23	1	0.6
30) 30	1	0.6
99) Less than half an hour	1	0.6
Missing	8
Total	167	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	17	13.9
1) 1	49	40.2
2) 2	29	23.8
3) 3	11	9.0
4) 4	5	4.1
5) 5	6	4.9
6) 6	1	0.8
8) 8	1	0.8
10) 10	3	2.5
Missing	53
Total	122	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)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	3	1.9
1) 1	9	5.8
2) 2	11	7.1
3) 3	13	8.4
4) 4	5	3.2
5) 5	17	11.0
6) 6	6	3.9
7) 7	2	1.3
8) 8	17	11.0
9) 9	1	0.6
10) 10	23	14.9
12) 12	6	3.9
14) 14	2	1.3
15) 15	15	9.7
16) 16	1	0.6
18) 18	1	0.6
19) 19	1	0.6
20) 20	17	11.0
24) 24	1	0.6
25) 25	2	1.3
30) 30	1	0.6
Missing	21
Total	154	100.0

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	%
0) None	1	0.7
1) 1	25	16.6
2) 2	38	25.2
3) 3	30	19.9
4) 4	19	12.6
5) 5	16	10.6
6) 6	5	3.3
7) 7	3	2.0
8) 8	8	5.3
9) 9	1	0.7
10) 10	5	3.3
Missing	24
Total	151	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	3	2.0
1) 1	42	27.8
2) 2	43	28.5
3) 3	20	13.2
4) 4	17	11.3
5) 5	15	9.9
6) 6	2	1.3
7) 7	2	1.3
8) 8	1	0.7
10) 10	2	1.3
12) 12	1	0.7
15) 15	1	0.7
20) 20	2	1.3
Missing	24
Total	151	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	2	1.4
1) 1	41	27.9
2) 2	49	33.3
3) 3	23	15.6
4) 4	12	8.2
5) 5	11	7.5
6) 6	4	2.7
7) 7	3	2.0
10) 10	1	0.7
99) Less than half an hour	1	0.7
Missing	28
Total	147	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	5	3.6
1) 1	44	31.7
2) 2	42	30.2
3) 3	21	15.1
4) 4	10	7.2
5) 5	12	8.6
6) 6	3	2.2
8) 8	1	0.7
10) 10	1	0.7
Missing	36
Total	139	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)	112	66.7
2) Worship and sacramental leadership, including funerals and weddings	17	10.1
3) Teaching people about the faith	8	4.8
4) Training people for ministry	1	0.6
5) One-on-one time working to convert others to the faith	1	0.6
6) Pastoral counseling and spiritual direction	8	4.8
7) Visiting members and their families, including sick, shut-ins	8	4.8
9) Administering the work of the congregation, including staff supervision	6	3.6
11) Thinking about and promoting a vision and goals for the congregation's future	5	3.0
13) Involvement in community organizations and issues beyond the congregation	2	1.2
Missing	7
Total	168	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)	21	12.5
2) Worship and sacramental leadership, including funerals and weddings	54	32.1
3) Teaching people about the faith	29	17.3
4) Training people for ministry and mission	2	1.2
5) One-on-one time working to convert others to the faith	3	1.8
6) Pastoral counseling and spiritual direction	11	6.5
7) Visiting members and their families, including sick, shut-ins	28	16.7
8) Visiting or calling on prospective members	2	1.2
9) Administering the work of the congregation, including staff supervision	9	5.4
10) Attending congregational board and committee meetings	1	0.6
11) Thinking about and promoting a vision and goals for the congregation's future	5	3.0
12) Involvement in denominational, interdenominational and interfaith affairs	1	0.6
13) Involvement in community organizations and issues beyond the congregation	2	1.2
Missing	7
Total	168	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)	10	6.0
2) Worship and sacramental leadership, including funerals and weddings	12	7.2
3) Teaching people about the faith	26	15.7
4) Training people for ministry and mission	5	3.0
5) One-on-one time working to convert others to the faith	1	0.6
6) Pastoral counseling and spiritual direction	22	13.3
7) Visiting members and their families, including sick, shut-ins	27	16.3
8) Visiting or calling on prospective members	3	1.8
9) Administering the work of the congregation, including staff supervision	22	13.3
10) Attending congregational board and committee meetings	3	1.8
11) Thinking about and promoting a vision and goals for the congregation's future	19	11.4
12) Involvement in denominational, interdenominational and interfaith affairs	8	4.8
13) Involvement in community organizations and issues beyond the congregation	8	4.8
Missing	9
Total	166	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)	12	7.2
2) Worship and sacramental leadership, including funerals and weddings	3	1.8
3) Teaching people about the faith	6	3.6
4) Training people for ministry and mission	30	18.0
5) One-on-one time working to convert others to the faith	17	10.2
6) Pastoral counseling and spiritual direction	8	4.8
7) Visiting members and their families, including sick, shut-ins	16	9.6
8) Visiting or calling on prospective members	27	16.2
9) Administering the work of the congregation, including staff supervision	16	9.6
10) Attending congregational board and committee meetings	2	1.2
11) Thinking about and promoting a vision and goals for the congregation's future	20	12.0
12) Involvement in denominational, interdenominational and interfaith affairs	3	1.8
13) Involvement in community organizations and issues beyond the congregation	7	4.2
Missing	8
Total	167	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)	1	0.6
2) Worship and sacramental leadership, including funerals and weddings	3	1.8
3) Teaching people about the faith	7	4.2
4) Training people for ministry and mission	23	13.9
5) One-on-one time working to convert others to the faith	31	18.8
6) Pastoral counseling and spiritual direction	10	6.1
7) Visiting members and their families, including sick, shut-ins	9	5.5
8) Visiting or calling on prospective members	29	17.6
9) Administering the work of the congregation, including staff supervision	16	9.7
10) Attending congregational board and committee meetings	1	0.6
11) Thinking about and promoting a vision and goals for the congregation's future	15	9.1
12) Involvement in denominational, interdenominational and interfaith affairs	9	5.5
13) Involvement in community organizations and issues beyond the congregation	11	6.7
Missing	10
Total	165	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)	3	1.9
3) Teaching people about the faith	5	3.1
4) Training people for ministry and mission	18	11.3
5) One-on-one time working to convert others to the faith	23	14.4
6) Pastoral counseling and spiritual direction	12	7.5
7) Visiting members and their families, including sick, shut-ins	8	5.0
8) Visiting or calling on prospective members	24	15.0
9) Administering the work of the congregation, including staff supervision	12	7.5
10) Attending congregational board and committee meetings	7	4.4
11) Thinking about and promoting a vision and goals for the congregation's future	28	17.5
12) Involvement in denominational, interdenominational and interfaith affairs	3	1.9
13) Involvement in community organizations and issues beyond the congregation	17	10.6
Missing	15
Total	160	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	25	14.5
2) Most of the time	95	55.2
3) Occasionally	35	20.3
4) Never	17	9.9
Missing	3
Total	172	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	147	84.0
1) Checked	28	16.0
Total	175	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	144	82.3
1) Checked	31	17.7
Total	175	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	174	99.4
1) Checked	1	0.6
Total	175	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	152	86.9
1) Checked	23	13.1
Total	175	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	85	48.6
1) Checked	90	51.4
Total	175	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	62	35.4
1) Checked	113	64.6
Total	175	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	169	6.35	4.14

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	3	1.8
1) 1	23	13.9
2) 2	24	14.5
3) 3	22	13.3
4) 4	19	11.4
5) 5	23	13.9
6) 6	7	4.2
7) 7	7	4.2
8) 8	8	4.8
9) 9	2	1.2
10) 10	17	10.2
12) 12	1	0.6
14) 14	2	1.2
15) 15	4	2.4
16) 16	2	1.2
20) 20	2	1.2
Missing	9
Total	166	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	19	12.3
1) 1	36	23.4
2) 2	33	21.4
3) 3	23	14.9
4) 4	6	3.9
5) 5	14	9.1
6) 6	7	4.5
7) 7	6	3.9
8) 8	5	3.2
10) 10	3	1.9
12) 12	1	0.6
15) 15	1	0.6
Missing	21
Total	154	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	162	9.75	7.89

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	2	1.3
1) 1	8	5.1
2) 2	26	16.5
3) 3	20	12.7
4) 4	20	12.7
5) 5	27	17.1
6) 6	11	7.0
7) 7	8	5.1
8) 8	13	8.2
10) 10	7	4.4
12) 12	3	1.9
14) 14	2	1.3
15) 15	6	3.8
16) 16	1	0.6
18) 18	1	0.6
20) 20	2	1.3
25) 25	1	0.6
Missing	17
Total	158	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	27	18.1
1) 1	18	12.1
2) 2	26	17.4
3) 3	20	13.4
4) 4	16	10.7
5) 5	15	10.1
6) 6	7	4.7
7) 7	8	5.4
8) 8	4	2.7
9) 9	1	0.7
10) 10	2	1.3
12) 12	2	1.3
15) 15	2	1.3
20) 20	1	0.7
Missing	26
Total	149	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	34	26.6
1) 1	13	10.2
2) 2	29	22.7
3) 3	12	9.4
4) 4	12	9.4
5) 5	8	6.3
6) 6	9	7.0
7) 7	3	2.3
8) 8	2	1.6
10) 10	3	2.3
11) 11	1	0.8
12) 12	2	1.6
Missing	47
Total	128	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	45	34.6
1) 1	44	33.8
2) 2	6	4.6
3) 3	10	7.7
4) 4	9	6.9
5) 5	6	4.6
6) 6	4	3.1
7) 7	3	2.3
8) 8	2	1.5
10) 10	1	0.8
Missing	45
Total	130	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	38	26.6
1) 1	23	16.1
2) 2	38	26.6
3) 3	19	13.3
4) 4	11	7.7
5) 5	7	4.9
6) 6	4	2.8
7) 7	1	0.7
10) 10	2	1.4
Missing	32
Total	143	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	170	31,729.06	15,208.21

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	149	86.1
2) No	24	13.9
Missing	2
Total	173	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	50	10,265.00	8,939.65

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	101	8,069.41	6,328.98

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	135	79.9
56) 56	1	0.6
60) 60	1	0.6
75) 75	1	0.6
100) 100	2	1.2
113) 113	1	0.6
114) 114	1	0.6
120) 120	1	0.6
150) 150	1	0.6
160) 160	1	0.6
200) 200	4	2.4
230) 230	1	0.6
235) 235	1	0.6
250) 250	6	3.6
300) 300	3	1.8
315) 315	1	0.6
350) 350	1	0.6
400) 400	2	1.2
435) 435	1	0.6
500) 500	2	1.2
835) 835	1	0.6
1000) 1000	1	0.6
Missing	6
Total	169	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	162	92.6
2) No	13	7.4
Total	175	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	155	89.1
2) No	19	10.9
Missing	1
Total	174	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	149	25,222.10	22,163.25

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	120	69.0
2) No	54	31.0
Missing	1
Total	174	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	11	6.3
2) Once or twice	74	42.3
3) Three to five times	66	37.7
4) More than five times	24	13.7
Total	175	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	93	53.1
2) No	82	46.9
Total	175	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	3	3.6
1983) 1983	1	1.2
1985) 1985	1	1.2
1989) 1989	1	1.2
1993) 1993	1	1.2
1997) 1997	1	1.2
1998) 1998	2	2.4
1999) 1999	2	2.4
2000) 2000	4	4.8
2001) 2001	2	2.4
9997) Coming up in future	1	1.2
9998) Too new here	8	9.6
9999) Never	56	67.5
Missing	92
Total	83	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	13	43.3
5) 5	1	3.3
7) 7	4	13.3
8) 8	1	3.3
30) 30	5	16.7
70) 70	1	3.3
120) 120	1	3.3
365) 365	3	10.0
730) 730	1	3.3
Missing	145
Total	30	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	164	93.7
2) No	11	6.3
Total	175	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	144	82.8
2) No	30	17.2
Missing	1
Total	174	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	74	42.3
2) Somewhat important	80	45.7
3) Somewhat unimportant	14	8.0
4) Of little importance	7	4.0
Total	175	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	28	16.3
2) Dealing with the problems, needs, and directions of the congregation as a whole	57	33.1
3) Each of these in roughly equal proportion	87	50.6
Missing	3
Total	172	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Our congregation has no clear vision, goals, or direction.	12	6.9
2) We have some ideas but no clear vision.	69	39.7
3) We have a clear vision but not enough commitment to achieving it.	55	31.6
4) We have a clear vision and a strong commitment to achieving it.	38	21.8
Missing	1
Total	174	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	30	22.1
2) Somewhat compatible	60	44.1
3) Somewhat incompatible	11	8.1
4) Not at all compatible	3	2.2
5) We do not have a clear vision.	32	23.5
Missing	39
Total	136	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	43	24.9
2) Some minor conflict	86	49.7
3) Major conflict	24	13.9
4) Major conflict with leaders or people leaving	18	10.4
5) Don't know	2	1.2
Missing	2
Total	173	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	146	83.4
1) Checked	29	16.6
Total	175	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	147	84.0
1) Checked	28	16.0
Total	175	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	149	85.1
1) Checked	26	14.9
Total	175	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	154	88.0
1) Checked	21	12.0
Total	175	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	170	97.1
1) Checked	5	2.9
Total	175	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	127	72.6
1) Checked	48	27.4
Total	175	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	154	88.0
1) Checked	21	12.0
Total	175	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	155	88.6
1) Checked	20	11.4
Total	175	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	172	98.3
1) Checked	3	1.7
Total	175	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	167	95.4
1) Checked	8	4.6
Total	175	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	172	98.3
1) Checked	3	1.7
Total	175	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	143	81.7
1) Checked	32	18.3
Total	175	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	139	79.4
1) Checked	36	20.6
Total	175	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	77	44.3
2) Somewhat important	57	32.8
3) Somewhat unimportant	18	10.3
4) Of little importance	22	12.6
Missing	1
Total	174	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	66	39.1
2) Somewhat important	65	38.5
3) Somewhat unimportant	22	13.0
4) Of little importance	16	9.5
Missing	6
Total	169	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	127	73.8
2) Somewhat important	41	23.8
3) Somewhat unimportant	4	2.3
Missing	3
Total	172	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	150	86.2
2) Somewhat important	23	13.2
3) Somewhat unimportant	1	0.6
Missing	1
Total	174	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	137	79.2
2) Somewhat important	34	19.7
3) Somewhat unimportant	2	1.2
Missing	2
Total	173	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	9	5.3
2) Somewhat important	100	58.5
3) Somewhat unimportant	52	30.4
4) Of little importance	10	5.8
Missing	4
Total	171	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	12	7.0
2) Somewhat important	78	45.3
3) Somewhat unimportant	50	29.1
4) Of little importance	32	18.6
Missing	3
Total	172	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	29	17.0
2) Somewhat important	71	41.5
3) Somewhat unimportant	44	25.7
4) Of little importance	27	15.8
Missing	4
Total	171	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	131	75.3
2) Somewhat important	42	24.1
3) Somewhat unimportant	1	0.6
Missing	1
Total	174	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	83	47.7
2) Somewhat important	80	46.0
3) Somewhat unimportant	11	6.3
Missing	1
Total	174	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	52	30.2
2) Somewhat important	91	52.9
3) Somewhat unimportant	24	14.0
4) Of little importance	5	2.9
Missing	3
Total	172	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	20	11.6
2) Somewhat important	111	64.2
3) Somewhat unimportant	28	16.2
4) Of little importance	14	8.1
Missing	2
Total	173	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	18	10.5
2) Somewhat important	33	19.3
3) Somewhat unimportant	43	25.1
4) Of little importance	77	45.0
Missing	4
Total	171	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	28	96.6
2) Somewhat important	1	3.4
Missing	146
Total	29	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	75	43.6
2) Somewhat satisfied	80	46.5
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	16	9.3
4) Very dissatisfied	1	0.6
Missing	3
Total	172	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	90	52.6
2) Somewhat satisfied	62	36.3
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	15	8.8
4) Very dissatisfied	4	2.3
Missing	4
Total	171	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	106	63.5
2) Somewhat satisfied	40	24.0
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	18	10.8
4) Very dissatisfied	3	1.8
Missing	8
Total	167	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	49	28.3
2) Somewhat satisfied	98	56.6
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	24	13.9
4) Very dissatisfied	2	1.2
Missing	2
Total	173	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	78	46.4
2) Somewhat satisfied	75	44.6
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	13	7.7
4) Very dissatisfied	2	1.2
Missing	7
Total	168	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	66	39.1
2) Somewhat satisfied	62	36.7
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	30	17.8
4) Very dissatisfied	11	6.5
Missing	6
Total	169	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	59	34.3
2) Somewhat satisfied	82	47.7
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	28	16.3
4) Very dissatisfied	3	1.7
Missing	3
Total	172	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	95	55.9
2) Somewhat satisfied	61	35.9
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	13	7.6
4) Very dissatisfied	1	0.6
Missing	5
Total	170	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	75	43.9
2) Somewhat satisfied	68	39.8
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	23	13.5
4) Very dissatisfied	5	2.9
Missing	4
Total	171	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	91	53.2
2) Somewhat satisfied	57	33.3
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	20	11.7
4) Very dissatisfied	3	1.8
Missing	4
Total	171	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	12	7.1
2) Somewhat problem	51	30.0
3) Very little problem	71	41.8
4) No problem	36	21.2
Missing	5
Total	170	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	15	8.7
2) Somewhat problem	73	42.2
3) Very little problem	57	32.9
4) No problem	28	16.2
Missing	2
Total	173	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	33	19.2
2) Somewhat problem	77	44.8
3) Very little problem	35	20.3
4) No problem	27	15.7
Missing	3
Total	172	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) Great problem	5	2.9
2) Somewhat problem	21	12.4
3) Very little problem	67	39.4
4) No problem	77	45.3
Missing	5
Total	170	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	11	6.4
2) Somewhat problem	48	27.9
3) Very little problem	82	47.7
4) No problem	31	18.0
Missing	3
Total	172	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	41	23.8
2) Somewhat problem	81	47.1
3) Very little problem	37	21.5
4) No problem	13	7.6
Missing	3
Total	172	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	1	0.6
2) Fairly often	12	7.0
3) Once in a while	80	46.5
4) Never	79	45.9
Missing	3
Total	172	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	6	3.5
2) Fairly often	23	13.3
3) Once in a while	69	39.9
4) Never	75	43.4
Missing	2
Total	173	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	4	2.4
2) Fairly often	7	4.1
3) Once in a while	69	40.8
4) Never	89	52.7
Missing	6
Total	169	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	23	13.3
2) Fairly often	32	18.5
3) Once in a while	104	60.1
4) Never	14	8.1
Missing	2
Total	173	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	87	49.7
2) Fairly often	54	30.9
3) Once in a while	34	19.4
Total	175	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	18	10.3
2) Fairly often	26	14.9
3) Once in a while	104	59.8
4) Never	26	14.9
Missing	1
Total	174	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	20	11.5
2) Fairly often	46	26.4
3) Once in a while	89	51.1
4) Never	19	10.9
Missing	1
Total	174	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	28	16.4
2) Fairly often	43	25.1
3) Once in a while	93	54.4
4) Never	7	4.1
Missing	4
Total	171	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	22	12.9
2) Fairly often	37	21.8
3) Once in a while	88	51.8
4) Never	23	13.5
Missing	5
Total	170	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	8	4.7
2) Fairly often	15	8.8
3) Once in a while	58	34.1
4) Never	46	27.1
5) Not applicable	43	25.3
Missing	5
Total	170	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	13	7.7
2) Fairly often	9	5.4
3) Once in a while	84	50.0
4) Never	43	25.6
5) Not applicable	19	11.3
Missing	7
Total	168	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	3	1.8
2) Fairly often	13	7.7
3) Once in a while	48	28.4
4) Never	79	46.7
5) Not applicable	26	15.4
Missing	6
Total	169	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	8	4.7
2) Somewhat agree	78	45.3
3) Neutral or unsure	24	14.0
4) Somewhat disagree	42	24.4
5) Strongly disagree	20	11.6
Missing	3
Total	172	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	60	35.3
2) Somewhat agree	63	37.1
3) Neutral or unsure	18	10.6
4) Somewhat disagree	21	12.4
5) Strongly disagree	8	4.7
Missing	5
Total	170	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	38	22.1
2) Somewhat agree	67	39.0
3) Neutral or unsure	30	17.4
4) Somewhat disagree	29	16.9
5) Strongly disagree	8	4.7
Missing	3
Total	172	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	30	17.5
2) Somewhat agree	83	48.5
3) Neutral or unsure	23	13.5
4) Somewhat disagree	29	17.0
5) Strongly disagree	6	3.5
Missing	4
Total	171	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	78	45.6
2) Somewhat agree	63	36.8
3) Neutral or unsure	17	9.9
4) Somewhat disagree	10	5.8
5) Strongly disagree	3	1.8
Missing	4
Total	171	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	24	14.0
2) Somewhat agree	68	39.8
3) Neutral or unsure	30	17.5
4) Somewhat disagree	31	18.1
5) Strongly disagree	18	10.5
Missing	4
Total	171	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.	65	37.6
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.	108	62.4
Missing	2
Total	173	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.	34	19.8
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.	138	80.2
Missing	3
Total	172	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.	1	0.6
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.	141	81.5
3) Lay leaders come up with most of the initiatives in the congregation, although I try to exert a strong influence on their decisions.	10	5.8
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.	21	12.1
Missing	2
Total	173	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.	54	31.2
2) I generally prefer to keep things functioning smoothly by introducing changes gradually.	119	68.8
Missing	2
Total	173	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.	131	78.0
2) In a rapidly changing world, it is essential that leaders keep their congregation focused on the inherited traditions and practices of the church.	37	22.0
Missing	7
Total	168	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.	79	45.9
2) The time my lay leaders and I spend together is largely taken up with keeping things going and keeping the congregation functioning effectively.	93	54.1
Missing	3
Total	172	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	65	38.0
2) Somewhat positively	66	38.6
3) Somewhat negatively	25	14.6
4) Very negatively	4	2.3
5) Not applicable	11	6.4
Missing	4
Total	171	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
42) 42	1	0.7
50) 50	1	0.7
55) 55	3	2.0
58) 58	1	0.7
60) 60	8	5.3
61) 61	1	0.7
62) 62	16	10.5
63) 63	5	3.3
64) 64	2	1.3
65) 65	47	30.9
66) 66	5	3.3
67) 67	6	3.9
68) 68	4	2.6
70) 70	36	23.7
72) 72	1	0.7
75) 75	2	1.3
76) 76	1	0.7
80) 80	2	1.3
96) ASAP	1	0.7
97) Never-until death	2	1.3
98) Don't know	2	1.3
99) Already retired	5	3.3
Missing	23
Total	152	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent	43	24.7
2) Very good	69	39.7
3) Good	45	25.9
4) Fair	15	8.6
5) Poor	2	1.1
Missing	1
Total	174	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	87	50.0
2) A little bit	54	31.0
3) Moderately	25	14.4
4) Quite a bit	6	3.4
5) Extremely	2	1.1
Missing	1
Total	174	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	170	5.34	0.47

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	164	5.56	3.68

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	6	3.5
2) Most of the time	9	5.2
3) Some of the time	24	13.9
4) A little of the time	33	19.1
5) None of the time	101	58.4
Missing	2
Total	173	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	163	203.64	75.40

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	7	4.1
2) Limited a little	19	11.0
3) Not limited at all	146	84.9
Missing	3
Total	172	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	4	2.4
2) Limited a little	32	18.8
3) Not limited at all	134	78.8
Missing	5
Total	170	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	7	4.1
2) Limited a little	27	15.8
3) Not limited at all	137	80.1
Missing	4
Total	171	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	3	1.7
2) Most of the time	7	4.0
3) Some of the time	31	17.9
4) A little of the time	32	18.5
5) None of the time	100	57.8
Missing	2
Total	173	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	%
2) Most of the time	7	4.1
3) Some of the time	24	14.0
4) A little of the time	37	21.6
5) None of the time	103	60.2
Missing	4
Total	171	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	3	1.7
2) Most of the time	5	2.9
3) Some of the time	26	15.0
4) A little of the time	49	28.3
5) None of the time	90	52.0
Missing	2
Total	173	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	2	1.2
2) Most of the time	1	0.6
3) Some of the time	20	11.7
4) A little of the time	44	25.7
5) None of the time	104	60.8
Missing	4
Total	171	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	12	7.0
2) Somewhat agree	52	30.4
3) Neutral or unsure	23	13.5
4) Somewhat disagree	47	27.5
5) Strongly disagree	37	21.6
Missing	4
Total	171	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	1	0.6
2) Somewhat agree	35	20.6
3) Neutral or unsure	14	8.2
4) Somewhat disagree	59	34.7
5) Strongly disagree	61	35.9
Missing	5
Total	170	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	2	1.2
2) Somewhat agree	14	8.5
3) Neutral or unsure	16	9.7
4) Somewhat disagree	53	32.1
5) Strongly disagree	80	48.5
Missing	10
Total	165	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	91	52.9
2) Somewhat agree	50	29.1
3) Neutral or unsure	16	9.3
4) Somewhat disagree	10	5.8
5) Strongly disagree	5	2.9
Missing	3
Total	172	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	70	40.7
2) Somewhat agree	68	39.5
3) Neutral or unsure	15	8.7
4) Somewhat disagree	13	7.6
5) Strongly disagree	6	3.5
Missing	3
Total	172	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	11	6.4
2) Somewhat agree	71	41.5
3) Neutral or unsure	16	9.4
4) Somewhat disagree	45	26.3
5) Strongly disagree	28	16.4
Missing	4
Total	171	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	8	4.7
2) Somewhat agree	39	22.9
3) Neutral or unsure	22	12.9
4) Somewhat disagree	49	28.8
5) Strongly disagree	52	30.6
Missing	5
Total	170	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	69	40.4
2) Somewhat agree	71	41.5
3) Neutral or unsure	23	13.5
4) Somewhat disagree	8	4.7
Missing	4
Total	171	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	85	49.4
2) Somewhat agree	62	36.0
3) Neutral or unsure	13	7.6
4) Somewhat disagree	9	5.2
5) Strongly disagree	3	1.7
Missing	3
Total	172	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	85	49.4
2) Somewhat agree	66	38.4
3) Neutral or unsure	12	7.0
4) Somewhat disagree	7	4.1
5) Strongly disagree	2	1.2
Missing	3
Total	172	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	73	42.4
2) Somewhat agree	69	40.1
3) Neutral or unsure	14	8.1
4) Somewhat disagree	8	4.7
5) Strongly disagree	8	4.7
Missing	3
Total	172	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	122	71.3
2) Somewhat agree	33	19.3
3) Neutral or unsure	10	5.8
4) Somewhat disagree	4	2.3
5) Strongly disagree	2	1.2
Missing	4
Total	171	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	4	2.3
2) Somewhat agree	26	15.1
3) Neutral or unsure	22	12.8
4) Somewhat disagree	63	36.6
5) Strongly disagree	57	33.1
Missing	3
Total	172	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) All of the time	3	1.7
2) Most of the time	105	60.7
3) Some of the time	52	30.1
4) A little of the time	12	6.9
5) None of the time	1	0.6
Missing	2
Total	173	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	8	4.6
2) Most of the time	92	53.2
3) Some of the time	51	29.5
4) A little of the time	19	11.0
5) None of the time	3	1.7
Missing	2
Total	173	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
2) Most of the time	8	4.7
3) Some of the time	31	18.0
4) A little of the time	84	48.8
5) None of the time	49	28.5
Missing	3
Total	172	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
2) Most of the time	20	11.6
3) Some of the time	50	29.1
4) A little of the time	80	46.5
5) None of the time	22	12.8
Missing	3
Total	172	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) All of the time	14	8.1
2) Most of the time	117	68.0
3) Some of the time	33	19.2
4) A little of the time	6	3.5
5) None of the time	2	1.2
Missing	3
Total	172	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely delighted	22	12.7
2) Somewhat delighted	54	31.2
3) Little delighted	36	20.8
4) Mixed feelings	37	21.4
5) Terrible	18	10.4
6) Somewhat terrible	4	2.3
7) Extremely terrible	2	1.2
Missing	2
Total	173	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely delighted	52	30.1
2) Somewhat delighted	68	39.3
3) Little delighted	27	15.6
4) Mixed feelings	23	13.3
5) Terrible	2	1.2
6) Somewhat terrible	1	0.6
Missing	2
Total	173	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely delighted	24	14.0
2) Somewhat delighted	71	41.5
3) Little delighted	41	24.0
4) Mixed feelings	26	15.2
5) Terrible	6	3.5
6) Somewhat terrible	3	1.8
Missing	4
Total	171	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely delighted	32	18.6
2) Somewhat delighted	85	49.4
3) Little delighted	29	16.9
4) Mixed feelings	18	10.5
5) Terrible	6	3.5
6) Somewhat terrible	2	1.2
Missing	3
Total	172	100.0

216) Are you: (GENDER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	133	76.4
2) Female	41	23.6
Missing	1
Total	174	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
4) Completed high school	5	2.9
5) Trade certificate	2	1.2
6) Associate degree	4	2.3
7) Bachelor's degree from a university or college	78	45.6
8) Master's, Doctorate, or other graduate degree	82	48.0
Missing	4
Total	171	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Theology	3	1.9
2) Religion	19	11.9
3) Philosophy	8	5.0
4) Other Humanities	34	21.3
5) Natural or Physical Sciences	3	1.9
6) Social or Behavioral Sciences	34	21.3
7) Technical Studies	8	5.0
8) Fine Arts	5	3.1
9) Education	18	11.3
10) Journalism-Communication	5	3.1
11) Business-Economics	14	8.8
12) Bible-Languages-Christ Educ	7	4.4
13) Health-Nursing-Pharmacy	2	1.3
Missing	15
Total	160	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
2) Religion	3	13.6
3) Philosophy	5	22.7
4) Other Humanities	2	9.1
6) Social or Behavioral Sciences	3	13.6
8) Fine Arts	1	4.5
9) Education	3	13.6
10) Journalism-Communication	2	9.1
11) Business-Economics	1	4.5
12) Bible-Languages-Christ Educ	1	4.5
13) Health-Nursing-Pharmacy	1	4.5
Missing	153
Total	22	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	174	99.4
1) Checked	1	0.6
Total	175	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	172	98.3
1) Checked	3	1.7
Total	175	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	174	99.4
1) Checked	1	0.6
Total	175	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	172	98.3
1) Checked	3	1.7
Total	175	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	8	4.6
1) Checked	167	95.4
Total	175	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	173	98.9
1) Checked	2	1.1
Total	175	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1	0.6
2) No	158	99.4
Missing	16
Total	159	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	172	49.89	9.43

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

	TOTAL	%
1) In open country or on a farm	41	23.7
2) In a small city or town	61	35.3
3) In a medium-sized city	29	16.8
4) In a suburb near a large city	29	16.8
5) In a large city	13	7.5
Missing	2
Total	173	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.)	2	1.2
1) Clergy (pastor, minister, rabbi, priest, etc.)	13	7.6
2) Other Religious Professional (e.g., nun/sister, missionary, chaplain, Christian educator, layperson, sexton, organist)	2	1.2
3) Physician, Dentist, Doctor, Vet	2	1.2
4) Lawyers, Judges, Legislators	1	0.6
5) Teachers, Professors, Educators, Teacher's Aide	6	3.5
6) All Other Professionals	26	15.3
7) Managers and Administrators	33	19.4
8) Clerical & Related Workers	2	1.2
9) Craftsman & Related Workers	23	13.5
10) Operatives-Factory	17	10.0
11) Transport-Laborers	12	7.1
12) Farmers, farm laborers, ranchers	17	10.0
13) Service Workers	4	2.4
14) Not in the labor force, Unemployed	1	0.6
16) Armed Services-Police-Fireman	9	5.3
Missing	5
Total	170	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)	1	11.1
6) All Other Professionals	1	11.1
7) Managers and Administrators	2	22.2
9) Craftsman & Related Workers	3	33.3
11) Transport-Laborers	1	11.1
12) Farmers, farm laborers, ranchers	1	11.1
Missing	166
Total	9	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	%
2) Other Religious Professional (e.g., nun/sister, missionary, chaplain, Christian educator, layperson, sexton, organist)	1	0.6
5) Teachers, Professors, Educators, Teacher's Aide	20	11.8
6) All Other Professionals	17	10.0
7) Managers and Administrators	6	3.5
8) Clerical & Related Workers	18	10.6
9) Craftsman & Related Workers	1	0.6
10) Operatives-Factory	5	2.9
13) Service Workers	8	4.7
15) Homemaker, wife, domestic engineer	94	55.3
Missing	5
Total	170	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	%
5) Teachers, Professors, Educators, Teacher's Aide	1	10.0
6) All Other Professionals	1	10.0
7) Managers and Administrators	3	30.0
8) Clerical & Related Workers	1	10.0
15) Homemaker, wife, domestic engineer	4	40.0
Missing	165
Total	10	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Never married	10	5.8
2) In first marriage	106	61.3
3) Divorced or separated	13	7.5
4) Widowed	3	1.7
5) Remarried after death of spouse	4	2.3
6) Remarried after divorce	37	21.4
Missing	2
Total	173	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.)	13	8.8
2) Other Religious Professional (e.g., nun/sister, missionary, chaplain, Christian educator, layperson, sexton, organist)	5	3.4
4) Lawyers, Judges, Legislators	1	0.7
5) Teachers, Professors, Educators, Teacher's Aide	38	25.7
6) All Other Professionals	37	25.0
7) Managers and Administrators	8	5.4
8) Clerical & Related Workers	14	9.5
9) Craftsman & Related Workers	1	0.7
10) Operatives-Factory	3	2.0
11) Transport-Laborers	2	1.4
13) Service Workers	4	2.7
14) Not in labor market, unemployed	1	0.7
15) Homemaker, wife, domestic engineer	18	12.2
16) Armed Services-Police-Fireman	1	0.7
17) Student	2	1.4
Missing	27
Total	148	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Clergy (pastor, minister, rabbi, priest, etc.)	1	9.1
5) Teachers, Professors, Educators, Teacher's Aide	1	9.1
6) All Other Professionals	3	27.3
7) Managers and Administrators	1	9.1
8) Clerical & Related Workers	1	9.1
9) Craftsman & Related Workers	2	18.2
15) Homemaker, wife, domestic engineer	1	9.1
18) Volunteer	1	9.1
Missing	164
Total	11	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.)	7	4.9
2) Other Religious Professional (e.g., nun/sister, missionary, chaplain, Christian educator, layperson, sexton, organist)	1	0.7
4) Lawyers, Judges, Legislators	2	1.4
5) Teachers, Professors, Educators, Teacher's Aide	5	3.5
6) All Other Professionals	28	19.7
7) Managers and Administrators	31	21.8
8) Clerical & Related Workers	2	1.4
9) Craftsman & Related Workers	21	14.8
10) Operatives-Factory	14	9.9
11) Transport-Laborers	7	4.9
12) Farmers, farm laborers, ranchers	15	10.6
13) Service Workers	3	2.1
14) Not in labor market, unemployed	1	0.7
16) Armed Services-Police-Fireman	5	3.5
Missing	33
Total	142	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.)	1	12.5
5) Teachers, Professors, Educators, Teacher's Aide	1	12.5
6) All Other Professionals	1	12.5
9) Craftsman & Related Workers	1	12.5
11) Transport-Laborers	1	12.5
12) Farmers, farm laborers, ranchers	3	37.5
Missing	167
Total	8	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	15	8.9
1) 1	15	8.9
2) 2	63	37.3
3) 3	48	28.4
4) 4	16	9.5
5) 5	9	5.3
6) 6	2	1.2
8) 8	1	0.6
Missing	6
Total	169	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	96	54.9
1) None at home	79	45.1
Total	175	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	70	14.41	6.35

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	53	11.64	5.34

242) Do you have any children living at home? (Please provide the ages of your children living at home, starting with the eldest.) - Child number3 at home (CHHOME3)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	28	11.25	6.64

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	6	6.33	6.15

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	54	79.4
2) Participates elsewhere	8	11.8
3) No	6	8.8
Missing	107
Total	68	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	42	76.4
2) Participates elsewhere	11	20.0
3) No	2	3.6
Missing	120
Total	55	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	22	75.9
2) Participates elsewhere	5	17.2
3) No	2	6.9
Missing	146
Total	29	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Participates here	5	83.3
2) Participates elsewhere	1	16.7
Missing	169
Total	6	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	172	33.40	16.30

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	133	76.4
2) Female	41	23.6
Missing	1
Total	174	100.0

250) 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) Completed high school	5	2.9
2) Trade certificate	2	1.2
3) Associate degree	4	2.3
4) Bachelor's degree from a university or college	78	45.6
5) Master's, Doctorate, or other graduate degree	82	48.0
Missing	4
Total	171	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Never married	10	5.8
2) In first marriage	106	61.3
3) Divorced or separated	13	7.5
4) Widowed	3	1.7
5) Remarried after death of spouse	4	2.3
6) Remarried after divorce	37	21.4
Missing	2
Total	173	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	41	24.1
2) 25K-49,999	108	63.5
3) 50K-99,999	18	10.6
4) 100K or more	1	0.6
5) None	2	1.2
Missing	5
Total	170	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	2.9
2) Conservative	45	26.3
3) Moderate	75	43.9
4) Liberal	36	21.1
5) Very liberal	10	5.8
Missing	4
Total	171	100.0