U.S. Congregational Life Survey, 2001, Racial Ethnic Presbyterian Leaders - Codebook

All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).

1) ID – Unique ID number to aggregate data by congregation. Cases starting with an E are from the Racial and Ethnic Presbyterian Leaders oversample. (ID)
2) Sample (SAMP)

	TOTAL	%
3) Racial Ethnic Presbyterian	168	100.0
Total	168	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
17) American Baptist Churches	2	1.2
204) Presbyterian Church USA	163	98.8
Missing	3
Total	165	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
204) Presbyterian Church USA	2	100.0
Missing	166
Total	2	100.0

5) What was your denomination growing up, if any, before you were 12 years old? (DENOM121)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	162	152.15	78.21

6) What was your denomination growing up, if any, before you were 12 years old? (DENOM122)

	TOTAL	%
96) Evangelical Covenant Church	1	20.0
155) United Methodist Church	1	20.0
204) Presbyterian Church (USA)	1	20.0
224) United Church of Christ	2	40.0
Missing	163
Total	5	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)	12	7.1
2) About once per month	17	10.1
3) Weekly attendance	105	62.5
4) Did not attend	26	15.5
5) Not applicable	8	4.8
Total	168	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)	14	8.3
2) About once per month	11	6.5
3) Weekly attendance	127	75.6
4) Did not attend	10	6.0
5) Not applicable	6	3.6
Total	168	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	5.4
2) About once per month	6	3.6
3) Weekly attendance	145	86.8
4) Did not attend	7	4.2
Missing	1
Total	167	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, I was involved.	82	48.8
2) Yes, and I had a leadership role.	62	36.9
3) No	24	14.3
Total	168	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
4) Seventh-day Adventist	1	0.6
15) Baptist	1	0.6
17) American Baptist Churches	2	1.2
58) Disciples of Christ	1	0.6
158) Moravian	1	0.6
204) Presbyterian Church (USA)	160	95.8
224) United Church of Christ	1	0.6
Missing	1
Total	167	100.0

12) What is your present denomination, if any? (PRESDNM2)

	TOTAL	%
17) American Baptist Churches	1	50.0
204) Presbyterian Church (USA)	1	50.0
Missing	166
Total	2	100.0

13) 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.	14	8.4
2) The Bible is the word of God, to be interpreted in the light of its historical and cultural context.	96	57.5
3) The Bible is the word of God, to be interpreted in the light of its historical context and the Church's teachings.	47	28.1
4) The Bible is not the word of God, but contains God's word to us.	10	6.0
Missing	1
Total	167	100.0

14) 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	4	2.4
2) Agree	37	22.0
3) Neutral or unsure	7	4.2
4) Disagree	75	44.6
5) Strongly disagree	45	26.8
Total	168	100.0

15) [ASK ONLY IF RESPONDENT IS CATHOLIC] When if comes to your approach to religious faith, as distinct from your denominational affiliation, would you say that you are Conservative, Moderate, or Progressive? (CONCATH)

	TOTAL	%
2) Moderate	1	33.3
3) Progressive	2	66.7
Missing	165
Total	3	100.0

16) [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	2	1.2
3) Evangelical	39	23.6
4) Mainline	66	40.0
5) Liberal	44	26.7
6) None	4	2.4
7) Other (specify)	8	4.8
Missing	3
Total	165	100.0

17) Are you ordained? (ORDAINED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	163	97.0
2) No	5	3.0
Total	168	100.0

18) [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	152	23.13	9.47

19) [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	152	32.24	9.05

20) [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	152	21.64	11.68

21) [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	2.0
1) 1	19	12.4
2) 2	26	17.0
3) 3	42	27.5
4) 4	12	7.8
5) 5	14	9.2
6) 6	13	8.5
7) 7	11	7.2
8) 8	4	2.6
9) 9	2	1.3
10) 10	1	0.7
15) 15	1	0.7
24) 24	1	0.7
25) 25	2	1.3
32) 32	2	1.3
Missing	15
Total	153	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	91	55.8
2) No	72	44.2
Missing	5
Total	163	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	92	9.05	8.84

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	92	0.75	1.99

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

	TOTAL	%
2) Other religious professional	9	10.0
3) Physician-Dentist-Doctor-Vet	1	1.1
4) Lawyers-Judges-Legislators	1	1.1
5) Teachers & Professors	12	13.3
6) All other professionals	26	28.9
7) Managers and Administrators	20	22.2
8) Clerical & related workers	4	4.4
9) Craftsman & related workers	0	0.0
10) Operatives-factory	7	7.8
13) Service workers	1	1.1
16) Armed Services-Police-Fireman	8	8.9
17) Student	1	1.1
Missing	78
Total	90	100.0

26) [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	79	20,926.42	17,791.43

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	86	1,978.66	12.26

28) 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	29	17.8
2) Yes, to work in a secular position	18	11.0
3) No	116	71.2
Missing	5
Total	163	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	12	25.0
1) 1	6	12.5
2) 2	4	8.3
3) 3	8	16.7
4) 4	3	6.3
6) 6	2	4.2
7) 7	1	2.1
9) 9	3	6.3
10) 10	2	4.2
17) 17	1	2.1
18) 18	1	2.1
19) 19	1	2.1
20) 20	1	2.1
24) 24	1	2.1
25) 25	1	2.1
30) 30	1	2.1
Missing	120
Total	48	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	48	2.44	3.43

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

	TOTAL	%
1) None	3	1.8
2) Certificate from denominational training program, Bible college, or seminary	1	0.6
4) Master of Divinity or Bachelor of Divinity	94	57.7
5) M.A., S.T.M., Th.M., or other Master's degree	18	11.0
6) Doctor of Ministry degree	40	24.5
7) Ph.D. or Th.D.	5	3.1
8) Other (Specify):	2	1.2
Missing	5
Total	163	100.0

32) 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	155	1,435.77	3,321.59

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	161	96.4
2) No	6	3.6
Missing	1
Total	167	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	159	95.2
2) No	8	4.8
Missing	1
Total	167	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Senior pastor, priest, or minister	44	26.3
2) Solo pastor, priest, or minister	80	47.9
3) Interim pastor, priest, or minister	21	12.6
4) Co-pastor	6	3.6
5) Other (Specify)	3	1.8
6) Supply or temporary	8	4.8
7) Lay pastor	3	1.8
9) Other lay position	2	1.2
Missing	1
Total	167	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	162	75.97	36.03

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	10	6.1
2) No	155	93.9
Missing	3
Total	165	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	9	2.00	1.66

39) 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	32	19.4
2) No	133	80.6
Missing	3
Total	165	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Clergy (pastor, minister, rabbi, priest, etc.)	1	3.3
2) Other Religious Professional	10	33.3
3) Physician-Dentist-Doctor-Veterinarian	1	3.3
5) Teachers & Professors	5	16.7
6) All Other Professionals	8	26.7
7) Managers and Adminstrators	4	13.3
13) Service Workers	1	3.3
Missing	138
Total	30	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	18	40.9
1) 1	20	45.5
2) 2	4	9.1
3) 3	1	2.3
4) 4	1	2.3
Missing	124
Total	44	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	17	44.7
1) 1	18	47.4
2) 2	2	5.3
3) 3	1	2.6
Missing	130
Total	38	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	15	44.1
1) 1	14	41.2
2) 2	3	8.8
3) 3	2	5.9
Missing	134
Total	34	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	14	17.3
1) 1	29	35.8
2) 2	19	23.5
3) 3	11	13.6
4) 4	5	6.2
5) 5	2	2.5
16) 16	1	1.2
Missing	87
Total	81	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	15	31.3
1) 1	26	54.2
2) 2	5	10.4
3) 3	2	4.2
Missing	120
Total	48	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	11	10.9
1) 1	75	74.3
2) 2	13	12.9
3) 3	1	1.0
4) 4	1	1.0
Missing	67
Total	101	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	15	40.5
1) 1	18	48.6
2) 2	3	8.1
8) 8	1	2.7
Missing	131
Total	37	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	12	10.8
1) 1	80	72.1
2) 2	15	13.5
3) 3	1	0.9
4) 4	2	1.8
5) 5	1	0.9
Missing	57
Total	111	100.0

49) 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	14	38.9
1) 1	8	22.2
2) 2	4	11.1
3) 3	2	5.6
4) 4	1	2.8
5) 5	1	2.8
6) 6	1	2.8
7) 7	1	2.8
8) 8	1	2.8
10) 10	1	2.8
11) 11	1	2.8
12) 12	1	2.8
Missing	132
Total	36	100.0

50) 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	16	29.6
1) 1	9	16.7
2) 2	8	14.8
4) 4	3	5.6
5) 5	5	9.3
6) 6	1	1.9
7) 7	4	7.4
8) 8	2	3.7
10) 10	1	1.9
12) 12	1	1.9
14) 14	1	1.9
15) 15	1	1.9
28) 28	1	1.9
33) 33	1	1.9
Missing	114
Total	54	100.0

51) 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	2	10.5
4) 4	1	5.3
Missing	149
Total	19	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	18	24.3
1) 1	30	40.5
2) 2	15	20.3
3) 3	6	8.1
4) 4	1	1.4
5) 5	3	4.1
6) 6	1	1.4
Missing	94
Total	74	100.0

53) 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	62	36.9
1) Checked	106	63.1
Total	168	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	15	8.9
1) Checked	153	91.1
Total	168	100.0

55) 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	9	5.4
1) Checked	159	94.6
Total	168	100.0

56) 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	73	43.5
1) Checked	95	56.5
Total	168	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very conservative	2	1.2
2) Conservative	25	15.1
3) Moderate	67	40.4
4) Liberal	55	33.1
5) Very liberal	17	10.2
Missing	2
Total	166	100.0

58) 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	162	43.74	16.83

59) 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	159	10.16	5.39

60) 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	1	0.6
1) 1	22	14.1
2) 2	44	28.2
3) 3	29	18.6
4) 4	27	17.3
5) 5	11	7.1
6) 6	6	3.8
7) 7	1	0.6
8) 8	6	3.8
10) 10	6	3.8
11) 11	1	0.6
12) 12	1	0.6
30) 30	1	0.6
Missing	12
Total	156	100.0

61) 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	1.4
1) 1	23	15.8
2) 2	41	28.1
3) 3	30	20.5
4) 4	22	15.1
5) 5	7	4.8
6) 6	5	3.4
8) 8	10	6.8
10) 10	5	3.4
15) 15	1	0.7
Missing	22
Total	146	100.0

62) 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	11	10.3
1) 1	39	36.4
2) 2	31	29.0
3) 3	9	8.4
4) 4	10	9.3
5) 5	4	3.7
6) 6	1	0.9
8) 8	1	0.9
10) 10	1	0.9
Missing	61
Total	107	100.0

63) 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	18	21.2
1) 1	39	45.9
2) 2	18	21.2
3) 3	4	4.7
4) 4	1	1.2
5) 5	2	2.4
6) 6	1	1.2
10) 10	2	2.4
Missing	83
Total	85	100.0

64) 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	1	0.7
1) 1	32	22.9
2) 2	40	28.6
3) 3	19	13.6
4) 4	21	15.0
5) 5	13	9.3
6) 6	1	0.7
7) 7	1	0.7
8) 8	4	2.9
9) 9	1	0.7
10) 10	5	3.6
16) 16	1	0.7
99) Less than half an hour	1	0.7
Missing	28
Total	140	100.0

65) 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	15	9.9
2) 2	26	17.2
3) 3	25	16.6
4) 4	28	18.5
5) 5	18	11.9
6) 6	7	4.6
7) 7	2	1.3
8) 8	11	7.3
10) 10	9	6.0
12) 12	5	3.3
15) 15	1	0.7
16) 16	1	0.7
20) 20	2	1.3
99) Less than half an hour	1	0.7
Missing	17
Total	151	100.0

66) 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	13	11.7
1) 1	45	40.5
2) 2	28	25.2
3) 3	9	8.1
4) 4	8	7.2
5) 5	3	2.7
7) 7	1	0.9
8) 8	1	0.9
10) 10	3	2.7
Missing	57
Total	111	100.0

67) 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	1	0.7
1) 1	9	6.0
2) 2	10	6.7
3) 3	10	6.7
4) 4	11	7.4
5) 5	10	6.7
6) 6	11	7.4
7) 7	2	1.3
8) 8	9	6.0
9) 9	3	2.0
10) 10	30	20.1
11) 11	2	1.3
12) 12	8	5.4
14) 14	2	1.3
15) 15	6	4.0
16) 16	1	0.7
18) 18	2	1.3
19) 19	1	0.7
20) 20	15	10.1
25) 25	3	2.0
30) 30	2	1.3
99) Less than half an hour	1	0.7
Missing	19
Total	149	100.0

68) 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	31	20.4
2) 2	35	23.0
3) 3	21	13.8
4) 4	20	13.2
5) 5	18	11.8
6) 6	10	6.6
7) 7	1	0.7
8) 8	6	3.9
9) 9	2	1.3
10) 10	4	2.6
12) 12	1	0.7
16) 16	1	0.7
99) Less than half an hour	1	0.7
Missing	16
Total	152	100.0

69) 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	2	1.4
1) 1	38	26.4
2) 2	49	34.0
3) 3	17	11.8
4) 4	8	5.6
5) 5	13	9.0
6) 6	2	1.4
7) 7	2	1.4
8) 8	2	1.4
10) 10	8	5.6
12) 12	1	0.7
30) 30	1	0.7
99) Less than half an hour	1	0.7
Missing	24
Total	144	100.0

70) 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	5	3.5
1) 1	42	29.8
2) 2	38	27.0
3) 3	25	17.7
4) 4	11	7.8
5) 5	10	7.1
6) 6	3	2.1
10) 10	3	2.1
12) 12	1	0.7
15) 15	1	0.7
25) 25	1	0.7
40) 40	1	0.7
Missing	27
Total	141	100.0

71) 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	11	8.3
1) 1	36	27.3
2) 2	39	29.5
3) 3	14	10.6
4) 4	9	6.8
5) 5	11	8.3
6) 6	2	1.5
8) 8	1	0.8
10) 10	5	3.8
15) 15	1	0.8
20) 20	1	0.8
40) 40	1	0.8
99) Less than half an hour	1	0.8
Missing	36
Total	132	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 one. (BEST1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Preaching (including sermon preparation)	114	71.7
2) Worship and sacramental leadership, including funerals and weddings	12	7.5
3) Teaching people about the faith	6	3.8
6) Pastoral counseling and spiritual direction	7	4.4
7) Visiting members and their families, including sick, shut-ins	7	4.4
9) Administering the work of the congregation, including staff supervision	5	3.1
11) Thinking about and promoting a vision and goals for the congregation's future	3	1.9
12) Involvement in denominational, interdenominational and interfaith affairs	4	2.5
13) Involvement in community organizations and issues beyond the congregation	1	0.6
Missing	9
Total	159	100.0

73) 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)	19	11.9
2) Worship and sacramental leadership, including funerals and weddings	41	25.6
3) Teaching people about the faith	34	21.3
4) Training people for ministry and mission	3	1.9
5) One-on-one time working to convert others to the faith	2	1.3
6) Pastoral counseling and spiritual direction	14	8.8
7) Visiting members and their families, including sick, shut-ins	19	11.9
8) Visiting or calling on prospective members	1	0.6
9) Administering the work of the congregation, including staff supervision	11	6.9
10) Attending congregational board and committee meetings	2	1.3
11) Thinking about and promoting a vision and goals for the congregation's future	5	3.1
12) Involvement in denominational, interdenominational and interfaith affairs	5	3.1
13) Involvement in community organizations and issues beyond the congregation	4	2.5
Missing	8
Total	160	100.0

74) 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)	3	1.9
2) Worship and sacramental leadership, including funerals and weddings	18	11.3
3) Teaching people about the faith	24	15.1
4) Training people for ministry and mission	5	3.1
5) One-on-one time working to convert others to the faith	0	0.0
6) Pastoral counseling and spiritual direction	16	10.1
7) Visiting members and their families, including sick, shut-ins	26	16.4
8) Visiting or calling on prospective members	1	0.6
9) Administering the work of the congregation, including staff supervision	18	11.3
10) Attending congregational board and committee meetings	6	3.8
11) Thinking about and promoting a vision and goals for the congregation's future	17	10.7
12) Involvement in denominational, interdenominational and interfaith affairs	11	6.9
13) Involvement in community organizations and issues beyond the congregation	14	8.8
Missing	9
Total	159	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 one. (IMPRV1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Preaching (including sermon preparation)	8	5.2
2) Worship and sacramental leadership, including funerals and weddings	3	1.9
3) Teaching people about the faith	8	5.2
4) Training people for ministry and mission	22	14.2
5) One-on-one time working to convert others to the faith	20	12.9
6) Pastoral counseling and spiritual direction	13	8.4
7) Visiting members and their families, including sick, shut-ins	7	4.5
8) Visiting or calling on prospective members	15	9.7
9) Administering the work of the congregation, including staff supervision	17	11.0
10) Attending congregational board and committee meetings	4	2.6
11) Thinking about and promoting a vision and goals for the congregation's future	24	15.5
12) Involvement in denominational, interdenominational and interfaith affairs	6	3.9
13) Involvement in community organizations and issues beyond the congregation	8	5.2
Missing	13
Total	155	100.0

76) 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)	2	1.3
2) Worship and sacramental leadership, including funerals and weddings	4	2.6
3) Teaching people about the faith	10	6.6
4) Training people for ministry and mission	29	19.2
5) One-on-one time working to convert others to the faith	12	7.9
6) Pastoral counseling and spiritual direction	5	3.3
7) Visiting members and their families, including sick, shut-ins	18	11.9
8) Visiting or calling on prospective members	21	13.9
9) Administering the work of the congregation, including staff supervision	13	8.6
10) Attending congregational board and committee meetings	3	2.0
11) Thinking about and promoting a vision and goals for the congregation's future	17	11.3
12) Involvement in denominational, interdenominational and interfaith affairs	8	5.3
13) Involvement in community organizations and issues beyond the congregation	9	6.0
Missing	17
Total	151	100.0

77) 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)	8	5.5
2) Worship and sacramental leadership, including funerals and weddings	2	1.4
3) Teaching people about the faith	12	8.3
4) Training people for ministry and mission	18	12.4
5) One-on-one time working to convert others to the faith	13	9.0
6) Pastoral counseling and spiritual direction	8	5.5
7) Visiting members and their families, including sick, shut-ins	7	4.8
8) Visiting or calling on prospective members	15	10.3
9) Administering the work of the congregation, including staff supervision	10	6.9
10) Attending congregational board and committee meetings	4	2.8
11) Thinking about and promoting a vision and goals for the congregation's future	19	13.1
12) Involvement in denominational, interdenominational and interfaith affairs	12	8.3
13) Involvement in community organizations and issues beyond the congregation	17	11.7
Missing	23
Total	145	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	28	17.0
2) Most of the time	90	54.5
3) Occasionally	31	18.8
4) Never	16	9.7
Missing	3
Total	165	100.0

79) 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	153	91.1
1) Checked	15	8.9
Total	168	100.0

80) 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	148	88.1
1) Checked	20	11.9
Total	168	100.0

81) 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	158	94.0
1) Checked	10	6.0
Total	168	100.0

82) 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	134	79.8
1) Checked	34	20.2
Total	168	100.0

83) 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	66	39.3
1) Checked	102	60.7
Total	168	100.0

84) 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	78	46.4
1) Checked	90	53.6
Total	168	100.0

85) 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	162	6.33	5.31

86) 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	1	0.6
1) 1	12	7.6
2) 2	28	17.8
3) 3	23	14.6
4) 4	19	12.1
5) 5	25	15.9
6) 6	8	5.1
7) 7	10	6.4
8) 8	5	3.2
9) 9	2	1.3
10) 10	9	5.7
12) 12	4	2.5
14) 14	3	1.9
15) 15	5	3.2
16) 16	1	0.6
24) 24	1	0.6
30) 30	1	0.6
Missing	11
Total	157	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	20	14.1
1) 1	34	23.9
2) 2	23	16.2
3) 3	14	9.9
4) 4	11	7.7
5) 5	10	7.0
6) 6	5	3.5
7) 7	6	4.2
8) 8	1	0.7
9) 9	2	1.4
10) 10	10	7.0
15) 15	4	2.8
16) 16	1	0.7
28) 28	1	0.7
Missing	26
Total	142	100.0

88) 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)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	5	3.4
1) 1	5	3.4
2) 2	8	5.4
3) 3	14	9.4
4) 4	14	9.4
5) 5	16	10.7
6) 6	8	5.4
7) 7	12	8.1
8) 8	6	4.0
9) 9	2	1.3
10) 10	17	11.4
11) 11	1	0.7
12) 12	6	4.0
14) 14	3	2.0
15) 15	10	6.7
16) 16	4	2.7
17) 17	2	1.3
20) 20	8	5.4
24) 24	1	0.7
25) 25	1	0.7
26) 26	1	0.7
28) 28	2	1.3
30) 30	2	1.3
68) 68	1	0.7
Missing	19
Total	149	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	4	2.5
1) 1	11	7.0
2) 2	25	15.8
3) 3	17	10.8
4) 4	22	13.9
5) 5	24	15.2
6) 6	5	3.2
7) 7	14	8.9
8) 8	13	8.2
9) 9	2	1.3
10) 10	15	9.5
12) 12	1	0.6
14) 14	1	0.6
15) 15	1	0.6
16) 16	1	0.6
20) 20	1	0.6
32) 32	1	0.6
Missing	10
Total	158	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	18	12.5
1) 1	24	16.7
2) 2	31	21.5
3) 3	17	11.8
4) 4	12	8.3
5) 5	13	9.0
6) 6	9	6.3
7) 7	12	8.3
8) 8	2	1.4
9) 9	1	0.7
10) 10	3	2.1
13) 13	1	0.7
14) 14	1	0.7
Missing	24
Total	144	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	27	21.8
1) 1	21	16.9
2) 2	26	21.0
3) 3	17	13.7
4) 4	11	8.9
5) 5	9	7.3
6) 6	1	0.8
7) 7	6	4.8
8) 8	1	0.8
10) 10	1	0.8
12) 12	1	0.8
14) 14	1	0.8
20) 20	2	1.6
Missing	44
Total	124	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	8	5.7
1) 1	29	20.7
2) 2	23	16.4
3) 3	16	11.4
4) 4	13	9.3
5) 5	12	8.6
6) 6	9	6.4
7) 7	11	7.9
8) 8	2	1.4
9) 9	1	0.7
10) 10	12	8.6
12) 12	2	1.4
21) 21	1	0.7
30) 30	1	0.7
Missing	28
Total	140	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	30	21.6
1) 1	23	16.5
2) 2	39	28.1
3) 3	18	12.9
4) 4	14	10.1
5) 5	5	3.6
6) 6	3	2.2
7) 7	1	0.7
8) 8	3	2.2
9) 9	1	0.7
10) 10	1	0.7
20) 20	1	0.7
Missing	29
Total	139	100.0

94) 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	150	29,137.50	15,088.76

95) 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	121	74.2
2) No	42	25.8
Missing	5
Total	163	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	104	16,093.84	8,430.49

97) [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	21	10,566.67	7,027.76

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	138	87.3
40) 40	1	0.6
60) 60	1	0.6
100) 100	3	1.9
114) 114	1	0.6
126) 126	1	0.6
150) 150	1	0.6
180) 180	1	0.6
200) 200	2	1.3
250) 250	4	2.5
400) 400	1	0.6
500) 500	2	1.3
750) 750	1	0.6
800) 800	1	0.6
Missing	10
Total	158	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	140	85.9
2) No	23	14.1
Missing	5
Total	163	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	135	82.8
2) No	28	17.2
Missing	5
Total	163	100.0

101) 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	128	33,202.38	30,366.28

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	125	76.7
2) No	38	23.3
Missing	5
Total	163	100.0

103) 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	20	12.4
2) Once or twice	88	54.7
3) Three to five times	43	26.7
4) More than five times	10	6.2
Missing	7
Total	161	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	40	24.5
2) No	123	75.5
Missing	5
Total	163	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1988) 1988	1	3.0
1991) 1991	1	3.0
1994) 1994	2	6.1
1995) 1995	3	9.1
1996) 1996	2	6.1
1997) 1997	1	3.0
1998) 1998	4	12.1
1999) 1999	1	3.0
2000) 2000	5	15.2
2001) 2001	4	12.1
9998) Too new here	3	9.1
9999) Never	6	18.2
Missing	135
Total	33	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	24	40.00	37.27

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	108	66.3
2) No	55	33.7
Missing	5
Total	163	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	34	20.9
2) No	129	79.1
Missing	5
Total	163	100.0

109) 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	68	41.5
2) Somewhat important	72	43.9
3) Somewhat unimportant	16	9.8
4) Of little importance	8	4.9
Missing	4
Total	164	100.0

110) 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	16	9.9
2) Dealing with the problems, needs, and directions of the congregation as a whole	62	38.5
3) Each of these in roughly equal proportion	83	51.6
Missing	7
Total	161	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Our congregation has no clear vision, goals, or direction.	7	4.3
2) We have some ideas but no clear vision.	57	35.0
3) We have a clear vision but not enough commitment to achieving it.	67	41.1
4) We have a clear vision and a strong commitment to achieving it.	32	19.6
Missing	5
Total	163	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very compatible	31	21.8
2) Somewhat compatible	74	52.1
3) Somewhat incompatible	8	5.6
4) Not at all compatible	4	2.8
5) We do not have a clear vision.	25	17.6
Missing	26
Total	142	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) No conflict that I'm aware of	39	23.9
2) Some minor conflict	91	55.8
3) Major conflict	19	11.7
4) Major conflict with leaders or people leaving	12	7.4
5) Don't know	2	1.2
Missing	5
Total	163	100.0

114) [Over the last two years, has there been any conflict in this congregation?] What was the conflict about? - Finances (CNFLFIN)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	142	84.5
1) Checked	26	15.5
Total	168	100.0

115) [Over the last two years, has there been any conflict in this congregation?] What was the conflict about? – Changes in worship style (CNFLWORS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	132	78.6
1) Checked	36	21.4
Total	168	100.0

116) [Over the last two years, has there been any conflict in this congregation?] What was the conflict about? – Changes in music style (CNFLMUS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	141	83.9
1) Checked	27	16.1
Total	168	100.0

117) [Over the last two years, has there been any conflict in this congregation?] What was the conflict about? – Changes in other programs of the congregation (CNFLCON)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	147	87.5
1) Checked	21	12.5
Total	168	100.0

118) [Over the last two years, has there been any conflict in this congregation?] What was the conflict about? – Doctrines (CNFLDOCR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	159	94.6
1) Checked	9	5.4
Total	168	100.0

119) [Over the last two years, has there been any conflict in this congregation?] What was the conflict about? – Pastoral leadership style (CNFLPLS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	132	78.6
1) Checked	36	21.4
Total	168	100.0

120) [Over the last two years, has there been any conflict in this congregation?] What was the conflict about? – Lay leadership style (CNFLLLS)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	149	88.7
1) Checked	19	11.3
Total	168	100.0

121) [Over the last two years, has there been any conflict in this congregation?] What was the conflict about? – Conflicts between staff and/or clergy (CNFLSTF)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	157	93.5
1) Checked	11	6.5
Total	168	100.0

122) [Over the last two years, has there been any conflict in this congregation?] What was the conflict about? – Sexual misconduct (CNFLSMC)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	167	99.4
1) Checked	1	0.6
Total	168	100.0

123) [Over the last two years, has there been any conflict in this congregation?] What was the conflict about? – Issues regarding homosexuality (CNFLHOMO)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	158	94.0
1) Checked	10	6.0
Total	168	100.0

124) [Over the last two years, has there been any conflict in this congregation?] What was the conflict about? – Racial issues (CNFLRACE)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	164	97.6
1) Checked	4	2.4
Total	168	100.0

125) [Over the last two years, has there been any conflict in this congregation?] What was the conflict about? – Issues about a new building or renovation of an existing building (CNFLBUIL)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	146	86.9
1) Checked	22	13.1
Total	168	100.0

126) [Over the last two years, has there been any conflict in this congregation?] What was the conflict about? – Other (Specify) (CNFLOTHR)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	125	74.4
1) Checked	43	25.6
Total	168	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? Being ordained. (ACPTBO)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	140	84.8
2) Somewhat important	23	13.9
4) Of little importance	2	1.2
Missing	3
Total	165	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? Having a seminary degree or certificate. (ACPTDEG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	124	76.5
2) Somewhat important	31	19.1
3) Somewhat unimportant	3	1.9
4) Of little importance	4	2.5
Missing	6
Total	162	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 a clear sense of call from God. (ACPTCALL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	118	73.8
2) Somewhat important	38	23.8
3) Somewhat unimportant	3	1.9
4) Of little importance	1	0.6
Missing	8
Total	160	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? Being competent in the tasks of ministry, including preaching. (ACPTCOMP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	142	86.6
2) Somewhat important	20	12.2
3) Somewhat unimportant	2	1.2
Missing	4
Total	164	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? Having the trust of the majority of the congregation. (ACPTTRST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	128	80.0
2) Somewhat important	32	20.0
Missing	8
Total	160	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 physical appearance. (ACPTAPP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	19	11.7
2) Somewhat important	80	49.1
3) Somewhat unimportant	46	28.2
4) Of little importance	18	11.0
Missing	5
Total	163	100.0

133) 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	7.5
2) Somewhat important	64	40.0
3) Somewhat unimportant	51	31.9
4) Of little importance	33	20.6
Missing	8
Total	160	100.0

134) 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	23	14.4
2) Somewhat important	60	37.5
3) Somewhat unimportant	47	29.4
4) Of little importance	30	18.8
Missing	8
Total	160	100.0

135) 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	138	86.8
2) Somewhat important	19	11.9
3) Somewhat unimportant	2	1.3
Missing	9
Total	159	100.0

136) 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	94	58.8
2) Somewhat important	62	38.8
3) Somewhat unimportant	3	1.9
4) Of little importance	1	0.6
Missing	8
Total	160	100.0

137) 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	66	41.5
2) Somewhat important	69	43.4
3) Somewhat unimportant	21	13.2
4) Of little importance	3	1.9
Missing	9
Total	159	100.0

138) 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	33	20.9
2) Somewhat important	97	61.4
3) Somewhat unimportant	19	12.0
4) Of little importance	9	5.7
Missing	10
Total	158	100.0

139) 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	40	25.3
2) Somewhat important	51	32.3
3) Somewhat unimportant	35	22.2
4) Of little importance	32	20.3
Missing	10
Total	158	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Great importance	22	84.6
2) Somewhat important	1	3.8
4) Of little importance	3	11.5
Missing	142
Total	26	100.0

141) 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	60	37.7
2) Somewhat satisfied	79	49.7
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	18	11.3
4) Very dissatisfied	2	1.3
Missing	9
Total	159	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	86	53.8
2) Somewhat satisfied	55	34.4
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	17	10.6
4) Very dissatisfied	2	1.3
Missing	8
Total	160	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	95	60.9
2) Somewhat satisfied	42	26.9
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	15	9.6
4) Very dissatisfied	4	2.6
Missing	12
Total	156	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	54	34.0
2) Somewhat satisfied	79	49.7
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	24	15.1
4) Very dissatisfied	2	1.3
Missing	9
Total	159	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	56	35.0
2) Somewhat satisfied	79	49.4
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	23	14.4
4) Very dissatisfied	2	1.3
Missing	8
Total	160	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	63	39.1
2) Somewhat satisfied	72	44.7
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	21	13.0
4) Very dissatisfied	5	3.1
Missing	7
Total	161	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	52	32.3
2) Somewhat satisfied	74	46.0
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	32	19.9
4) Very dissatisfied	3	1.9
Missing	7
Total	161	100.0

148) 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	78	48.4
2) Somewhat satisfied	73	45.3
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	10	6.2
Missing	7
Total	161	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	65	40.6
2) Somewhat satisfied	66	41.3
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	27	16.9
4) Very dissatisfied	2	1.3
Missing	8
Total	160	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	94	59.1
2) Somewhat satisfied	47	29.6
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	14	8.8
4) Very dissatisfied	4	2.5
Missing	9
Total	159	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? Lack of agreements over what the role of a pastor is. (PROBPAST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great problem	16	10.1
2) Somewhat problem	45	28.5
3) Very little problem	60	38.0
4) No problem	37	23.4
Missing	10
Total	158	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? Difficulty of having a private life apart from my ministerial role. (PROBPRIV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great problem	13	8.2
2) Somewhat problem	61	38.4
3) Very little problem	55	34.6
4) No problem	30	18.9
Missing	9
Total	159	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? Finding time for recreation, relaxation, or personal reflection. (PROBTIME)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great problem	31	19.6
2) Somewhat problem	69	43.7
3) Very little problem	39	24.7
4) No problem	19	12.0
Missing	10
Total	158	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? Relationships with other clergy and staff members in the church. (PROBCLGY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Great problem	5	3.1
2) Somewhat problem	25	15.7
3) Very little problem	70	44.0
4) No problem	59	37.1
Missing	9
Total	159	100.0

155) 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	8	5.0
2) Somewhat problem	41	25.8
3) Very little problem	74	46.5
4) No problem	36	22.6
Missing	9
Total	159	100.0

156) 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	32	20.3
2) Somewhat problem	88	55.7
3) Very little problem	28	17.7
4) No problem	10	6.3
Missing	10
Total	158	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	3	1.9
2) Fairly often	8	4.9
3) Once in a while	59	36.4
4) Never	92	56.8
Missing	6
Total	162	100.0

158) 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	4	2.5
2) Fairly often	15	9.5
3) Once in a while	67	42.4
4) Never	72	45.6
Missing	10
Total	158	100.0

159) 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	5	3.1
2) Fairly often	8	5.0
3) Once in a while	44	27.5
4) Never	103	64.4
Missing	8
Total	160	100.0

160) 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	8	5.0
2) Fairly often	31	19.3
3) Once in a while	104	64.6
4) Never	18	11.2
Missing	7
Total	161	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	64	39.3
2) Fairly often	79	48.5
3) Once in a while	18	11.0
4) Never	2	1.2
Missing	5
Total	163	100.0

162) 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	14	8.7
2) Fairly often	36	22.4
3) Once in a while	89	55.3
4) Never	22	13.7
Missing	7
Total	161	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	12	7.4
2) Fairly often	46	28.4
3) Once in a while	77	47.5
4) Never	27	16.7
Missing	6
Total	162	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	31	19.3
2) Fairly often	43	26.7
3) Once in a while	80	49.7
4) Never	3	1.9
5) Not applicable	4	2.5
Missing	7
Total	161	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	15	9.3
2) Fairly often	41	25.5
3) Once in a while	78	48.4
4) Never	26	16.1
5) Not applicable	1	0.6
Missing	7
Total	161	100.0

166) 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	4	2.5
2) Fairly often	21	13.2
3) Once in a while	46	28.9
4) Never	39	24.5
5) Not applicable	49	30.8
Missing	9
Total	159	100.0

167) 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	11	6.9
2) Fairly often	15	9.4
3) Once in a while	83	52.2
4) Never	36	22.6
5) Not applicable	14	8.8
Missing	9
Total	159	100.0

168) 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	6	3.8
2) Fairly often	12	7.6
3) Once in a while	49	31.2
4) Never	72	45.9
5) Not applicable	18	11.5
Missing	11
Total	157	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	24	14.5
2) Somewhat agree	76	46.1
3) Neutral or unsure	18	10.9
4) Somewhat disagree	37	22.4
5) Strongly disagree	10	6.1
Missing	3
Total	165	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	45	28.3
2) Somewhat agree	76	47.8
3) Neutral or unsure	16	10.1
4) Somewhat disagree	16	10.1
5) Strongly disagree	6	3.8
Missing	9
Total	159	100.0

171) 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	35	21.2
2) Somewhat agree	80	48.5
3) Neutral or unsure	22	13.3
4) Somewhat disagree	20	12.1
5) Strongly disagree	8	4.8
Missing	3
Total	165	100.0

172) 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	36	22.1
2) Somewhat agree	84	51.5
3) Neutral or unsure	18	11.0
4) Somewhat disagree	18	11.0
5) Strongly disagree	7	4.3
Missing	5
Total	163	100.0

173) 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	64	39.8
2) Somewhat agree	71	44.1
3) Neutral or unsure	17	10.6
4) Somewhat disagree	7	4.3
5) Strongly disagree	2	1.2
Missing	7
Total	161	100.0

174) 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	14	8.8
2) Somewhat agree	49	30.6
3) Neutral or unsure	34	21.3
4) Somewhat disagree	35	21.9
5) Strongly disagree	28	17.5
Missing	8
Total	160	100.0

175) 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.	48	29.6
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.	114	70.4
Missing	6
Total	162	100.0

176) 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.	62	38.0
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.	101	62.0
Missing	5
Total	163	100.0

177) 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.	6	3.7
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.	113	70.2
3) Lay leaders come up with most of the initiatives in the congregation, although I try to exert a strong influence on their decisions.	11	6.8
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.	31	19.3
Missing	7
Total	161	100.0

178) 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.	42	26.1
2) I generally prefer to keep things functioning smoothly by introducing changes gradually.	119	73.9
Missing	7
Total	161	100.0

179) 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.	115	71.4
2) In a rapidly changing world, it is essential that leaders keep their congregation focused on the inherited traditions and practices of the church.	46	28.6
Missing	7
Total	161	100.0

180) 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.	93	57.4
2) The time my lay leaders and I spend together is largely taken up with keeping things going and keeping the congregation functioning effectively.	69	42.6
Missing	6
Total	162	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very positively	62	38.3
2) Somewhat positively	70	43.2
3) Somewhat negatively	16	9.9
4) Very negatively	4	2.5
5) Not applicable	10	6.2
Missing	6
Total	162	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
45) 45	1	0.7
55) 55	1	0.7
57) 57	1	0.7
60) 60	2	1.4
62) 62	5	3.5
64) 64	3	2.1
65) 65	60	42.3
66) 66	11	7.7
67) 67	7	4.9
68) 68	5	3.5
70) 70	20	14.1
72) 72	2	1.4
74) 74	2	1.4
75) 75	4	2.8
77) 77	2	1.4
79) 79	1	0.7
80) 80	1	0.7
95) When God tells me	1	0.7
96) ASAP	1	0.7
97) Never-until death	3	2.1
98) Don't know	6	4.2
99) Already retired	3	2.1
Missing	26
Total	142	100.0

183) In general, would you say your health is… (HEALTH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent	42	25.3
2) Very good	79	47.6
3) Good	32	19.3
4) Fair	11	6.6
5) Poor	2	1.2
Missing	2
Total	166	100.0

184) 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	86	53.1
2) A little bit	48	29.6
3) Moderately	21	13.0
4) Quite a bit	6	3.7
5) Extremely	1	0.6
Missing	6
Total	162	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	164	5.27	0.47

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	162	5.64	3.57

187) 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	17	10.8
2) Most of the time	4	2.5
3) Some of the time	19	12.1
4) A little of the time	29	18.5
5) None of the time	88	56.1
Missing	11
Total	157	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	155	187.77	37.15

189) 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	8	4.9
2) Limited a little	17	10.4
3) Not limited at all	138	84.7
Missing	5
Total	163	100.0

190) 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	7	4.3
2) Limited a little	27	16.6
3) Not limited at all	129	79.1
Missing	5
Total	163	100.0

191) 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	4	2.5
2) Limited a little	21	13.0
3) Not limited at all	136	84.5
Missing	7
Total	161	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 your physical health? Accomplished less than you would like. (HLTHLESS)

	TOTAL	%
1) All of the time	2	1.2
2) Most of the time	7	4.3
3) Some of the time	20	12.4
4) A little of the time	40	24.8
5) None of the time	92	57.1
Missing	7
Total	161	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 your physical health? Were limited in the kind of work or other activities you could do. (HLTHWORK)

	TOTAL	%
1) All of the time	3	1.9
2) Most of the time	2	1.3
3) Some of the time	14	8.8
4) A little of the time	28	17.6
5) None of the time	112	70.4
Missing	9
Total	159	100.0

194) 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	1	0.6
2) Most of the time	9	5.6
3) Some of the time	13	8.1
4) A little of the time	45	28.1
5) None of the time	92	57.5
Missing	8
Total	160	100.0

195) 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	%
2) Most of the time	4	2.6
3) Some of the time	13	8.3
4) A little of the time	40	25.6
5) None of the time	99	63.5
Missing	12
Total	156	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	6	3.7
2) Somewhat agree	47	29.2
3) Neutral or unsure	16	9.9
4) Somewhat disagree	48	29.8
5) Strongly disagree	44	27.3
Missing	7
Total	161	100.0

197) 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	3	1.9
2) Somewhat agree	29	18.0
3) Neutral or unsure	14	8.7
4) Somewhat disagree	50	31.1
5) Strongly disagree	65	40.4
Missing	7
Total	161	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
2) Somewhat agree	20	12.6
3) Neutral or unsure	12	7.5
4) Somewhat disagree	43	27.0
5) Strongly disagree	84	52.8
Missing	9
Total	159	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	79	50.3
2) Somewhat agree	55	35.0
3) Neutral or unsure	6	3.8
4) Somewhat disagree	14	8.9
5) Strongly disagree	3	1.9
Missing	11
Total	157	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	79	50.0
2) Somewhat agree	62	39.2
3) Neutral or unsure	3	1.9
4) Somewhat disagree	11	7.0
5) Strongly disagree	3	1.9
Missing	10
Total	158	100.0

201) 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	7	4.3
2) Somewhat agree	65	40.4
3) Neutral or unsure	18	11.2
4) Somewhat disagree	37	23.0
5) Strongly disagree	34	21.1
Missing	7
Total	161	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	6	3.8
2) Somewhat agree	35	21.9
3) Neutral or unsure	19	11.9
4) Somewhat disagree	39	24.4
5) Strongly disagree	61	38.1
Missing	8
Total	160	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	77	47.8
2) Somewhat agree	67	41.6
3) Neutral or unsure	12	7.5
4) Somewhat disagree	4	2.5
5) Strongly disagree	1	0.6
Missing	7
Total	161	100.0

204) 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	84	52.5
2) Somewhat agree	59	36.9
3) Neutral or unsure	9	5.6
4) Somewhat disagree	6	3.8
5) Strongly disagree	2	1.3
Missing	8
Total	160	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	85	53.5
2) Somewhat agree	59	37.1
3) Neutral or unsure	8	5.0
4) Somewhat disagree	6	3.8
5) Strongly disagree	1	0.6
Missing	9
Total	159	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	59	37.1
2) Somewhat agree	82	51.6
3) Neutral or unsure	8	5.0
4) Somewhat disagree	8	5.0
5) Strongly disagree	2	1.3
Missing	9
Total	159	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	115	71.9
2) Somewhat agree	37	23.1
3) Neutral or unsure	6	3.8
4) Somewhat disagree	1	0.6
5) Strongly disagree	1	0.6
Missing	8
Total	160	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	1	0.6
2) Somewhat agree	28	17.5
3) Neutral or unsure	28	17.5
4) Somewhat disagree	51	31.9
5) Strongly disagree	52	32.5
Missing	8
Total	160	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) All of the time	9	5.6
2) Most of the time	90	56.3
3) Some of the time	50	31.3
4) A little of the time	8	5.0
5) None of the time	3	1.9
Missing	8
Total	160	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) All of the time	11	6.9
2) Most of the time	80	50.0
3) Some of the time	57	35.6
4) A little of the time	12	7.5
Missing	8
Total	160	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) All of the time	3	1.9
2) Most of the time	5	3.1
3) Some of the time	32	20.1
4) A little of the time	70	44.0
5) None of the time	49	30.8
Missing	9
Total	159	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) All of the time	4	2.5
2) Most of the time	7	4.4
3) Some of the time	47	29.4
4) A little of the time	75	46.9
5) None of the time	27	16.9
Missing	8
Total	160	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) All of the time	17	10.6
2) Most of the time	101	63.1
3) Some of the time	33	20.6
4) A little of the time	7	4.4
5) None of the time	2	1.3
Missing	8
Total	160	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely delighted	26	16.0
2) Somewhat delighted	59	36.4
3) Little delighted	29	17.9
4) Mixed feelings	37	22.8
5) Terrible	6	3.7
6) Somewhat terrible	3	1.9
7) Extremely terrible	2	1.2
Missing	6
Total	162	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely delighted	49	30.2
2) Somewhat delighted	68	42.0
3) A little delighted	15	9.3
4) Mixed feelings	24	14.8
5) Terrible	5	3.1
6) Somewhat terrible	1	0.6
Missing	6
Total	162	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely delighted	37	23.1
2) Somewhat delighted	48	30.0
3) A little delighted	35	21.9
4) Mixed feelings	30	18.8
5) Terrible	9	5.6
6) Somewhat terrible	1	0.6
Missing	8
Total	160	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely delighted	42	25.9
2) Somewhat delighted	72	44.4
3) A little delighted	31	19.1
4) Mixed feelings	14	8.6
5) Terrible	3	1.9
Missing	6
Total	162	100.0

218) Are you: (GENDER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	136	81.9
2) Female	30	18.1
Missing	2
Total	166	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
4) Completed high school	1	0.6
6) Associate degree	3	1.8
7) Bachelor's degree from a university or college	69	42.1
8) Master's, Doctorate, or other graduate degree	91	55.5
Missing	4
Total	164	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Theology	4	2.5
2) Religion	16	10.2
3) Philosophy	8	5.1
4) Other Humanities	35	22.3
5) Natural or Physical Sciences	8	5.1
6) Social or Behavioral Sciences	40	25.5
7) Technical Studies	8	5.1
8) Fine Arts	6	3.8
9) Education	10	6.4
10) Journalism-Communication	1	0.6
11) Business-Economics	13	8.3
12) Bible-Languages-Christ Educ	6	3.8
13) Health-Nursing-Pharmacy	2	1.3
Missing	11
Total	157	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
2) Religion	5	20.0
3) Philosophy	6	24.0
4) Other Humanities	4	16.0
6) Social or Behavioral Sciences	4	16.0
8) Fine Arts	1	4.0
9) Education	3	12.0
10) Journalism-Communication	0	0.0
11) Business-Economics	1	4.0
12) Bible-Languages-Christ Educ	1	4.0
Missing	143
Total	25	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	151	89.9
1) Checked	17	10.1
Total	168	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	129	76.8
1) Checked	39	23.2
Total	168	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	157	93.5
1) Checked	11	6.5
Total	168	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	165	98.2
1) Checked	3	1.8
Total	168	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	70	41.7
1) Checked	98	58.3
Total	168	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	167	99.4
1) Checked	1	0.6
Total	168	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	12	7.8
2) No	142	92.2
Missing	14
Total	154	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	163	46.18	10.40

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

	TOTAL	%
1) In open country or on a farm	24	14.6
2) In a small city or town	43	26.2
3) In a medium-sized city	33	20.1
4) In a suburb near a large city	26	15.9
5) In a large city	37	22.6
6) Don't know	1	0.6
Missing	4
Total	164	100.0

231) 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.)	5	3.1
1) Clergy (pastor, minister, rabbi, priest, etc.)	15	9.3
2) Other Religious Professional (e.g., nun/sister, missionary, chaplain, Christian educator, layperson, sexton, organist)	2	1.2
3) Physician-Dentist-Doctor-Veterinarian	4	2.5
4) Lawyers-Judges-Magistrates-Legislators	2	1.2
5) Teachers, Professors, Educators, Teacher's Aide	8	4.9
6) All Other Professionals	29	17.9
7) Managers and Administrators	32	19.8
8) Clerical & Related Workers	3	1.9
9) Craftsman & Related Workers	14	8.6
10) Operatives-Factory	12	7.4
11) Transport-Laborers	11	6.8
12) Farmers, farm laborers, ranchers	18	11.1
13) Service Workers	2	1.2
16) Armed Services-Police-Fireman	5	3.1
Missing	6
Total	162	100.0

232) 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	%
1) Clergy (pastor, minister, rabbi, priest, etc.)	1	7.1
2) Other Religious Professional (e.g., nun/sister, missionary, chaplain, Christian educator, layperson, sexton, organist)	3	21.4
5) Teachers, Professors, Educators, Teacher's Aide	3	21.4
6) All Other Professionals	3	21.4
7) Managers and Administrators	1	7.1
9) Craftsman & Related Workers	2	14.3
12) Farmers, farm laborers, ranchers	1	7.1
Missing	154
Total	14	100.0

233) 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)	3	1.9
5) Teachers, Professors, Educators, Teacher's Aide	20	12.4
6) All Other Professionals	15	9.3
7) Managers and Administrators	6	3.7
8) Clerical & Related Workers	11	6.8
9) Craftsman & Related Workers	4	2.5
10) Operatives-Factory	4	2.5
11) Transport-Laborers	3	1.9
12) Farmers, farm laborers, ranchers	2	1.2
13) Service Workers	4	2.5
15) Homemaker, wife, domestic engineer	88	54.7
18) Volunteer	1	0.6
Missing	7
Total	161	100.0

234) 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	9.1
6) All Other Professionals	2	18.2
7) Managers and Administrators	1	9.1
8) Clerical & Related Workers	2	18.2
15) Homemaker, wife, domestic engineer	5	45.5
Missing	157
Total	11	100.0

235) Which of the following best describes your current marital status? (MARITAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Never married	6	3.7
2) In first marriage	111	68.5
3) Divorced or separated	7	4.3
4) Widowed	3	1.9
5) Remarried after death of spouse	3	1.9
6) Remarried after divorce	28	17.3
7) In a committed relationship	4	2.5
Missing	6
Total	162	100.0

236) 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.)	12	8.2
2) Other Religious Professional (e.g., nun/sister, missionary, chaplain, Christian educator, layperson, sexton, organist)	9	6.1
3) Physician-Dentist-Doctor-Veterinarian	2	1.4
4) Lawyers-Judges-Magistrates-Legislators	1	0.7
5) Teachers, Professors, Educators, Teacher's Aide	40	27.2
6) All Other Professionals	36	24.5
7) Managers and Administrators	12	8.2
8) Clerical & Related Workers	5	3.4
9) Craftsman & Related Workers	2	1.4
10) Operatives-Factory	1	0.7
11) Transport-Laborers	1	0.7
13) Service Workers	3	2.0
14) Not in Labor Market-Unemployed-retired, disabled	1	0.7
15) Homemaker, wife, domestic engineer	18	12.2
16) Armed Services-Police-Fireman	3	2.0
17) Student	1	0.7
Missing	21
Total	147	100.0

237) 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
2) Other Religious Professional (e.g., nun/sister, missionary, chaplain, Christian educator, layperson, sexton, organist)	1	9.1
5) Teachers, Professors, Educators, Teacher's Aide	2	18.2
6) All Other Professionals	1	9.1
7) Managers and Administrators	2	18.2
11) Transport-Laborers	1	9.1
13) Service Workers	1	9.1
15) Homemaker, wife, domestic engineer	2	18.2
Missing	157
Total	11	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Clergy (pastor, minister, rabbi, priest, etc.)	7	5.0
3) Physician-Dentist-Doctor-Veterinarian	3	2.1
4) Lawyers-Judges-Magistrates-Legislators	3	2.1
5) Teachers, Professors, Educators, Teacher's Aide	8	5.7
6) All Other Professionals	23	16.4
7) Managers and Administrators	39	27.9
8) Clerical & Related Workers	1	0.7
9) Craftsman & Related Workers	12	8.6
10) Operatives-Factory	11	7.9
11) Transport-Laborers	5	3.6
12) Farmers, farm laborers, ranchers	13	9.3
13) Service Workers	4	2.9
14) Not In Labor Market-Unemployed-retired, disabled	1	0.7
15) Homemaker, wife, domestic engineer	1	0.7
16) Armed Services-Police-Fireman	8	5.7
99) Unknown profession	1	0.7
Missing	28
Total	140	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
5) Teachers, Professors, Educators, Teacher's Aide	2	66.7
12) Farmers, farm laborers, ranchers	1	33.3
Missing	165
Total	3	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	20	12.3
1) 1	18	11.0
2) 2	57	35.0
3) 3	34	20.9
4) 4	27	16.6
5) 5	5	3.1
6) 6	1	0.6
7) 7	1	0.6
Missing	5
Total	163	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	84	50.0
1) None at home	84	50.0
Total	168	100.0

242) 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)

	TOTAL	%
0) Less than a year old	1	1.8
2) 2	1	1.8
4) 4	1	1.8
5) 5	1	1.8
6) 6	1	1.8
7) 7	1	1.8
8) 8	1	1.8
9) 9	3	5.5
10) 10	2	3.6
11) 11	2	3.6
12) 12	3	5.5
13) 13	3	5.5
14) 14	5	9.1
15) 15	4	7.3
16) 16	5	9.1
17) 17	3	5.5
18) 18	7	12.7
19) 19	4	7.3
21) 21	1	1.8
22) 22	2	3.6
24) 24	2	3.6
27) 27	1	1.8
38) 38	1	1.8
Missing	113
Total	55	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 2 at home (CHHOME2)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	38	11.92	5.03

244) 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)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	18	12.06	8.03

245) 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	11.50	6.75

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Participates here	49	92.5
2) Participates elsewhere	2	3.8
3) No	2	3.8
Missing	115
Total	53	100.0

247) 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	37	94.9
2) Participates elsewhere	0	0.0
3) No	2	5.1
Missing	129
Total	39	100.0

248) 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	15	78.9
2) Participates elsewhere	3	15.8
3) No	1	5.3
Missing	149
Total	19	100.0

249) 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	5	71.4
2) Participates elsewhere	0	0.0
3) No	2	28.6
Missing	161
Total	7	100.0

250) 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	164	40.71	24.74

251) 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	1	0.6
2) Associate degree	3	1.8
3) Bachelor's degree from a university or college	69	42.1
4) Master's, Doctorate, or other graduate degree	91	55.5
Missing	4
Total	164	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	136	81.9
2) Female	30	18.1
Missing	2
Total	166	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Never married	6	3.7
2) In first marriage	111	68.5
3) Divorced or separated	7	4.3
4) Widowed	3	1.9
5) Remarried after death of spouse or divorce	31	19.1
6) In a committed relationship	4	2.5
Missing	6
Total	162	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very conservative	2	1.2
2) Conservative	25	15.1
3) Moderate	67	40.4
4) Liberal	55	33.1
5) Very liberal	17	10.2
Missing	2
Total	166	100.0