U.S. Congregational Life Survey, 2001, Seventh-Day Adventist Leaders - Codebook

All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).

1) ID - Unique ID number to aggregate data by congregation. Note: all Seventh-day Adventist congregations start with an S. (ID)
2) Sample (SAMP)

	TOTAL	%
8) Seventh-day Adventist	89	100.0
Total	89	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
4) Seventh-day Adventist	85	98.8
91) Episcopal Church	1	1.2
Missing	3
Total	86	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	7	8.2
4) Seventh-day Adventist	58	68.2
15) Baptist	5	5.9
118) Lutheran	1	1.2
145) Methodist	3	3.5
197) Presbyterian	2	2.4
198) Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church	0	0.0
213) Roman Catholic Church	9	10.6
Missing	4
Total	85	100.0

6) 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)	6	6.8
2) About once per month	4	4.5
3) Weekly attendance	58	65.9
4) Did not attend	20	22.7
Missing	1
Total	88	100.0

7) 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)	6	6.8
2) About once per month	3	3.4
3) Weekly attendance	71	80.7
4) Did not attend	8	9.1
Missing	1
Total	88	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Occasional (two or three times a year)	7	8.0
2) About once per month	4	4.5
3) Weekly attendance	71	80.7
4) Did not attend	6	6.8
Missing	1
Total	88	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, I was involved.	37	42.0
2) Yes, and I had a leadership role.	23	26.1
3) No	28	31.8
Missing	1
Total	88	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
4) Seventh-day Adventist	86	98.9
91) Episcopal Church	1	1.1
Missing	2
Total	87	100.0

11) 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.	24	27.6
2) The Bible is the word of God, to be interpreted in the light of its historical and cultural context.	58	66.7
3) The Bible is the word of God, to be interpreted in the light of its historical context and the Church's teachings.	4	4.6
4) The Bible is not the word of God, but contains God's word to us.	1	1.1
Missing	2
Total	87	100.0

12) 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	%
2) Agree	5	5.7
3) Neutral or unsure	4	4.5
4) Disagree	39	44.3
5) Strongly disagree	40	45.5
Missing	1
Total	88	100.0

13) [ASK ONLY IF RESPONDENT IS CATHOLIC] When it comes to your approach to religious faith, as distinct from your denominational affiliation, would you say that you are a conservative, moderate, or progressive Catholic, or do none of these describe you? (CONCATH)

	TOTAL	%
2) Moderate	1	100.0
Missing	88
Total	1	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
2) Fundamentalist	23	26.7
3) Evangelical	38	44.2
4) Mainline	4	4.7
5) Liberal	3	3.5
6) None	3	3.5
7) Other (specify)	15	17.4
Missing	3
Total	86	100.0

15) Are you ordained? (ORDAINED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	76	86.4
2) No	12	13.6
Missing	1
Total	88	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	74	21.34	7.80

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	75	34.31	7.21

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	74	21.00	12.79

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	4	5.6
1) 1	10	13.9
2) 2	11	15.3
3) 3	10	13.9
4) 4	6	8.3
5) 5	11	15.3
6) 6	6	8.3
7) 7	4	5.6
8) 8	2	2.8
10) 10	5	6.9
11) 11	1	1.4
12) 12	1	1.4
13) 13	1	1.4
Missing	17
Total	72	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	56	65.1
2) No	30	34.9
Missing	3
Total	86	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	58	10.50	9.80

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	58	0.45	1.56

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

	TOTAL	%
2) Other religious professional	3	5.3
3) Physician-dentist-doctor-vet	2	3.5
5) Teachers & professors	9	15.8
6) All other professionals	16	28.1
7) Managers and administrators	9	15.8
8) Clerical & related workers	1	1.8
9) Craftsman & related workers	8	14.0
10) Operatives-factory	3	5.3
11) Transport-laborers	2	3.5
12) Farmers	1	1.8
13) Service workers	1	1.8
16) Armed services-police-fireman	1	1.8
17) Student	1	1.8
Missing	32
Total	57	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	47	25,951.85	25,941.01

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	51	1,981.31	12.28

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	20	23.5
2) Yes, to work in a secular position	4	4.7
3) No	61	71.8
Missing	4
Total	85	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	8	27.6
1) 1	4	13.8
2) 2	3	10.3
3) 3	3	10.3
4) 4	1	3.4
6) 6	1	3.4
10) 10	1	3.4
11) 11	1	3.4
12) 12	1	3.4
14) 14	1	3.4
15) 15	1	3.4
18) 18	2	6.9
23) 23	1	3.4
24) 24	1	3.4
Missing	60
Total	29	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	29	1.10	2.48

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

	TOTAL	%
1) None	11	12.6
2) Certificate from denominational training program, Bible College, or seminary	5	5.7
3) Bible College degree	8	9.2
4) Master of Divinity or Bachelor of Divinity	34	39.1
5) M.A., S.T.M., Th.M., or other Master's degree	14	16.1
6) Doctor of Ministry degree	9	10.3
7) Ph.D. or Th.D.	4	4.6
8) Other (Specify):	2	2.3
Missing	2
Total	87	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
51) Howard University Divinity School	1	1.4
57) Columbia Theo Seminary	4	5.8
98) Seventh-day Adventist Theo School	3	4.3
348) Wallawalla College	1	1.4
351) Union College-Barbaurville	2	2.9
398) Pacific Union College	3	4.3
410) Atlantic Union College	2	2.9
653) Southern Adventist University	4	5.8
692) Loma Linda Univeristy	2	2.9
852) Andrews University or Luther Rice Bible Collge	23	33.3
925) Yale University Divinity School	1	1.4
1270) Southwestern Adventist College	2	2.9
1403) Christian Theo Seminary	1	1.4
1552) Oakwood College	1	1.4
9972) Washington Missionary College	1	1.4
9981) Southern Missionary College	2	2.9
9985) Weimar College	2	2.9
9992) La Sierra University	1	1.4
9993) Griggs University	1	1.4
9995) Union College-Lincoln	4	5.8
9997) Foreign TS or BC	5	7.2
9999) Unknown	3	4.3
Missing	20
Total	69	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	81	92.0
2) No	7	8.0
Missing	1
Total	88	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	39	44.3
2) No	49	55.7
Missing	1
Total	88	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Senior pastor, priest, or minister	41	47.7
2) Solo pastor, priest, or minister	32	37.2
3) Interim pastor, priest, or minister	2	2.3
4) Co-pastor	4	4.7
5) Other (Specify)	5	5.8
9) Other lay position	2	2.3
Missing	3
Total	86	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) 2000	17	20.5
1) 2001	2	2.4
80) 80	1	1.2
84) 84	1	1.2
85) 85	2	2.4
88) 88	1	1.2
90) 90	1	1.2
93) 93	4	4.8
94) 94	4	4.8
95) 95	6	7.2
96) 96	9	10.8
97) 97	9	10.8
98) 98	15	18.1
99) 99	11	13.3
Missing	6
Total	83	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	53	60.9
2) No	34	39.1
Missing	2
Total	87	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	53	1.68	0.96

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	5	6.0
2) No	78	94.0
Missing	6
Total	83	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
2) Other Religious Professional	2	40.0
6) All Other Professionals	2	40.0
7) Managers and Adminstrators	1	20.0
Missing	84
Total	5	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	10	47.6
1) 1	10	47.6
5) 5	1	4.8
Missing	68
Total	21	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	7	50.0
1) 1	5	35.7
2) 2	1	7.1
4) 4	1	7.1
Missing	75
Total	14	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	9	64.3
1) 1	4	28.6
3) 3	1	7.1
Missing	75
Total	14	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	7	35.0
1) 1	10	50.0
2) 2	3	15.0
Missing	69
Total	20	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	9	60.0
1) 1	6	40.0
Missing	74
Total	15	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	7	22.6
1) 1	22	71.0
2) 2	2	6.5
Missing	58
Total	31	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	9	64.3
1) 1	2	14.3
2) 2	2	14.3
6) 6	1	7.1
Missing	75
Total	14	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	7	15.2
1) 1	33	71.7
2) 2	5	10.9
3) 3	1	2.2
Missing	43
Total	46	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	9	31.0
1) 1	8	27.6
2) 2	6	20.7
3) 3	4	13.8
4) 4	2	6.9
Missing	60
Total	29	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	7	43.8
1) 1	5	31.3
3) 3	2	12.5
4) 4	2	12.5
Missing	73
Total	16	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	9	90.0
3) 3	1	10.0
Missing	79
Total	10	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	6	35.3
1) 1	11	64.7
Missing	72
Total	17	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	39	43.8
1) Checked	50	56.2
Total	89	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	19	21.3
1) Checked	70	78.7
Total	89	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	7	7.9
1) Checked	82	92.1
Total	89	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	65	73.0
1) Checked	24	27.0
Total	89	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very conservative	5	5.7
2) Conservative	52	59.8
3) Moderate	25	28.7
4) Liberal	4	4.6
5) Very liberal	1	1.1
Missing	2
Total	87	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	80	42.00	20.44

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	1	1.2
1) 1	2	2.4
2) 2	1	1.2
3) 3	5	6.0
4) 4	4	4.8
5) 5	7	8.4
6) 6	8	9.6
7) 7	3	3.6
8) 8	7	8.4
9) 9	2	2.4
10) 10	16	19.3
11) 11	3	3.6
12) 12	5	6.0
14) 14	2	2.4
15) 15	6	7.2
16) 16	4	4.8
20) 20	5	6.0
25) 25	1	1.2
30) 30	1	1.2
Missing	6
Total	83	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	2	2.7
1) 1	14	18.9
2) 2	15	20.3
3) 3	15	20.3
4) 4	11	14.9
5) 5	9	12.2
6) 6	3	4.1
7) 7	1	1.4
8) 8	2	2.7
9) 9	1	1.4
20) 20	1	1.4
Missing	15
Total	74	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	2	2.5
1) 1	16	20.3
2) 2	13	16.5
3) 3	16	20.3
4) 4	10	12.7
5) 5	8	10.1
6) 6	2	2.5
8) 8	4	5.1
9) 9	3	3.8
10) 10	3	3.8
15) 15	1	1.3
99) Less than half an hour	1	1.3
Missing	10
Total	79	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	4	6.3
1) 1	26	40.6
2) 2	19	29.7
3) 3	5	7.8
4) 4	3	4.7
5) 5	2	3.1
6) 6	1	1.6
8) 8	1	1.6
10) 10	1	1.6
99) Less than half an hour	2	3.1
Missing	25
Total	64	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	3	4.2
1) 1	17	23.6
2) 2	18	25.0
3) 3	8	11.1
4) 4	6	8.3
5) 5	5	6.9
6) 6	3	4.2
7) 7	2	2.8
8) 8	4	5.6
10) 10	2	2.8
12) 12	2	2.8
99) Less than half an hour	2	2.8
Missing	17
Total	72	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	2	2.7
1) 1	13	17.3
2) 2	21	28.0
3) 3	10	13.3
4) 4	12	16.0
5) 5	8	10.7
6) 6	4	5.3
7) 7	1	1.3
8) 8	2	2.7
10) 10	1	1.3
99) Less than half an hour	1	1.3
Missing	14
Total	75	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	1	1.3
1) 1	11	13.9
2) 2	9	11.4
3) 3	11	13.9
4) 4	7	8.9
5) 5	10	12.7
6) 6	9	11.4
7) 7	4	5.1
8) 8	6	7.6
10) 10	6	7.6
15) 15	2	2.5
16) 16	1	1.3
20) 20	1	1.3
99) Less than half an hour	1	1.3
Missing	10
Total	79	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	3	4.1
1) 1	21	28.8
2) 2	24	32.9
3) 3	8	11.0
4) 4	8	11.0
5) 5	4	5.5
6) 6	1	1.4
8) 8	1	1.4
10) 10	1	1.4
99) Less than half an hour	2	2.7
Missing	16
Total	73	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	2	2.7
1) 1	14	19.2
2) 2	8	11.0
3) 3	4	5.5
4) 4	4	5.5
5) 5	5	6.8
6) 6	2	2.7
7) 7	1	1.4
8) 8	5	6.8
10) 10	13	17.8
11) 11	1	1.4
12) 12	4	5.5
14) 14	1	1.4
15) 15	4	5.5
16) 16	1	1.4
20) 20	2	2.7
25) 25	1	1.4
33) 33	1	1.4
Missing	16
Total	73	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	3	4.0
1) 1	21	28.0
2) 2	17	22.7
3) 3	10	13.3
4) 4	14	18.7
5) 5	6	8.0
6) 6	1	1.3
8) 8	1	1.3
10) 10	1	1.3
99) Less than half an hour	1	1.3
Missing	14
Total	75	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	2	2.7
1) 1	22	30.1
2) 2	20	27.4
3) 3	5	6.8
4) 4	10	13.7
5) 5	8	11.0
6) 6	2	2.7
8) 8	1	1.4
10) 10	2	2.7
12) 12	1	1.4
Missing	16
Total	73	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	8	12.7
1) 1	26	41.3
2) 2	12	19.0
3) 3	4	6.3
4) 4	1	1.6
5) 5	7	11.1
6) 6	1	1.6
9) 9	1	1.6
10) 10	1	1.6
99) Less than half an hour	2	3.2
Missing	26
Total	63	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	10	18.5
1) 1	21	38.9
2) 2	8	14.8
3) 3	2	3.7
4) 4	1	1.9
5) 5	7	13.0
6) 6	2	3.7
10) 10	1	1.9
99) Less than half an hour	2	3.7
Missing	35
Total	54	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)	59	72.0
2) Worship and sacramental leadership, including funerals and weddings	3	3.7
3) Teaching people about the faith	6	7.3
4) Training people for ministry and mission	1	1.2
5) One-on-one time working to convert others to the faith	3	3.7
6) Pastoral counseling and spiritual direction	1	1.2
7) Visiting members and their families, including sick, shut-ins	3	3.7
8) Visiting prospective members	1	1.2
9) Administering the work of the congregation, including staff supervision	1	1.2
11) Thinking about and promoting a vision and goals for the congregation's future	1	1.2
13) Involvement in community organizations and issues beyond the congregation	3	3.7
Missing	7
Total	82	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)	3	3.7
2) Worship and sacramental leadership, including funerals and weddings	12	14.8
3) Teaching people about the faith	17	21.0
4) Training people for ministry and mission	7	8.6
5) One-on-one time working to convert others to the faith	10	12.3
6) Pastoral counseling and spiritual direction	5	6.2
7) Visiting members and their families, including sick, shut-ins	14	17.3
8) Visiting or calling on prospective members	2	2.5
9) Administering the work of the congregation, including staff supervision	6	7.4
11) Thinking about and promoting a vision and goals for the congregation's future	3	3.7
12) Involvement in denominational, interdenominational and interfaith affairs	2	2.5
Missing	8
Total	81	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)	5	6.1
2) Worship and sacramental leadership, including funerals and weddings	1	1.2
3) Teaching people about the faith	10	12.2
4) Training people for ministry and mission	4	4.9
5) One-on-one time working to convert others to the faith	8	9.8
6) Pastoral counseling and spiritual direction	9	11.0
7) Visiting members and their families, including sick, shut-ins	13	15.9
8) Visiting or calling on prospective members	3	3.7
9) Administering the work of the congregation, including staff supervision	11	13.4
10) Attending congregational board and committee meetings	3	3.7
11) Thinking about and promoting a vision and goals for the congregation's future	9	11.0
12) Involvement in denominational, interdenominational and interfaith affairs	3	3.7
13) Involvement in community organizations and issues beyond the congregation	3	3.7
Missing	7
Total	82	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)	4	4.9
2) Worship and sacramental leadership, including funerals and weddings	1	1.2
3) Teaching people about the faith	2	2.4
4) Training people for ministry and mission	23	28.0
5) One-on-one time working to convert others to the faith	5	6.1
7) Visiting members and their families, including sick, shut-ins	10	12.2
8) Visiting or calling on prospective members	9	11.0
9) Administering the work of the congregation, including staff supervision	10	12.2
10) Attending congregational board and committee meetings	1	1.2
11) Thinking about and promoting a vision and goals for the congregation's future	5	6.1
12) Involvement in denominational, interdenominational and interfaith affairs	5	6.1
13) Involvement in community organizations and issues beyond the congregation	7	8.5
Missing	7
Total	82	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	%
2) Worship and sacramental leadership, including funerals and weddings	3	3.8
4) Training people for ministry and mission	12	15.0
5) One-on-one time working to convert others to the faith	10	12.5
6) Pastoral counseling and spiritual direction	5	6.3
7) Visiting members and their families, including sick, shut-ins	5	6.3
8) Visiting or calling on prospective members	13	16.3
9) Administering the work of the congregation, including staff supervision	8	10.0
10) Attending congregational board and committee meetings	2	2.5
11) Thinking about and promoting a vision and goals for the congregation's future	12	15.0
12) Involvement in denominational, interdenominational and interfaith affairs	4	5.0
13) Involvement in community organizations and issues beyond the congregation	6	7.5
Missing	9
Total	80	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	3.8
2) Worship and sacramental leadership, including funerals and weddings	3	3.8
3) Teaching people about the faith	3	3.8
4) Training people for ministry and mission	3	3.8
5) One-on-one time working to convert others to the faith	5	6.3
6) Pastoral counseling and spiritual direction	4	5.0
7) Visiting members and their families, including sick, shut-ins	5	6.3
8) Visiting or calling on prospective members	7	8.8
9) Administering the work of the congregation, including staff supervision	3	3.8
10) Attending congregational board and committee meetings	1	1.3
11) Thinking about and promoting a vision and goals for the congregation's future	18	22.5
12) Involvement in denominational, interdenominational and interfaith affairs	8	10.0
13) Involvement in community organizations and issues beyond the congregation	17	21.3
Missing	9
Total	80	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	4	4.5
2) Most of the time	6	6.8
3) Occasionally	13	14.8
4) Never	65	73.9
Missing	1
Total	88	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	75	84.3
1) Checked	14	15.7
Total	89	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	81	91.0
1) Checked	8	9.0
Total	89	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	86	96.6
1) Checked	3	3.4
Total	89	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	69	77.5
1) Checked	20	22.5
Total	89	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	25	28.1
1) Checked	64	71.9
Total	89	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	58	65.2
1) Checked	31	34.8
Total	89	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	83	7.88	4.56

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	2	2.4
1) 1	8	9.6
2) 2	21	25.3
3) 3	13	15.7
4) 4	9	10.8
5) 5	8	9.6
6) 6	2	2.4
7) 7	4	4.8
8) 8	6	7.2
10) 10	7	8.4
14) 14	1	1.2
15) 15	1	1.2
16) 16	1	1.2
Missing	6
Total	83	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	10	12.8
1) 1	16	20.5
2) 2	14	17.9
3) 3	12	15.4
4) 4	7	9.0
5) 5	9	11.5
6) 6	2	2.6
7) 7	1	1.3
8) 8	4	5.1
10) 10	2	2.6
18) 18	1	1.3
Missing	11
Total	78	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)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	4	5.1
1) 1	5	6.4
2) 2	9	11.5
3) 3	8	10.3
4) 4	5	6.4
5) 5	16	20.5
6) 6	5	6.4
7) 7	5	6.4
8) 8	2	2.6
10) 10	11	14.1
11) 11	1	1.3
12) 12	3	3.8
15) 15	1	1.3
20) 20	1	1.3
24) 24	1	1.3
40) 40	1	1.3
Missing	11
Total	78	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	79	4.35	2.71

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	4	5.1
1) 1	2	2.5
2) 2	23	29.1
3) 3	15	19.0
4) 4	14	17.7
5) 5	8	10.1
6) 6	2	2.5
7) 7	6	7.6
8) 8	2	2.5
10) 10	2	2.5
12) 12	1	1.3
Missing	10
Total	79	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	20	30.3
1) 1	13	19.7
2) 2	18	27.3
3) 3	2	3.0
4) 4	3	4.5
5) 5	1	1.5
6) 6	2	3.0
7) 7	2	3.0
8) 8	2	3.0
10) 10	1	1.5
20) 20	1	1.5
22) 22	1	1.5
Missing	23
Total	66	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	11	16.9
1) 1	4	6.2
2) 2	10	15.4
3) 3	9	13.8
4) 4	6	9.2
5) 5	5	7.7
6) 6	6	9.2
7) 7	4	6.2
8) 8	4	6.2
10) 10	2	3.1
12) 12	1	1.5
14) 14	2	3.1
16) 16	1	1.5
Missing	24
Total	65	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	26	40.0
1) 1	13	20.0
2) 2	17	26.2
3) 3	5	7.7
4) 4	3	4.6
5) 5	1	1.5
Missing	24
Total	65	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	83	33,767.16	14,028.45

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	32	37.6
2) No	53	62.4
Missing	4
Total	85	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	23	11,627.17	8,505.71

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	16	12,456.25	3,450.41

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	78	90.7
51) 51	1	1.2
75) 75	1	1.2
180) 180	1	1.2
200) 200	2	2.3
250) 250	1	1.2
300) 300	1	1.2
326) 326	1	1.2
Missing	3
Total	86	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	77	87.5
2) No	11	12.5
Missing	1
Total	88	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	66	75.9
2) No	21	24.1
Missing	2
Total	87	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	67	28,048.49	60,475.23

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	49	55.7
2) No	39	44.3
Missing	1
Total	88	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	12.6
2) Once or twice	54	62.1
3) Three to five times	18	20.7
4) More than five times	4	4.6
Missing	2
Total	87	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	35	40.2
2) No	52	59.8
Missing	2
Total	87	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1987) 1987	1	2.9
1993) 1993	1	2.9
1994) 1994	1	2.9
1998) 1998	1	2.9
1999) 1999	4	11.8
2000) 2000	8	23.5
9997) Coming up in future	3	8.8
9998) Too new here	3	8.8
9999) Never	12	35.3
Missing	55
Total	34	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	3	14.3
1) 1	1	4.8
7) 7	2	9.5
10) 10	2	9.5
14) 14	3	14.3
20) 20	1	4.8
21) 21	2	9.5
28) 28	1	4.8
30) 30	3	14.3
90) 90	2	9.5
365) 365	1	4.8
Missing	68
Total	21	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	23	26.4
2) No	64	73.6
Missing	2
Total	87	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	58	66.7
2) No	29	33.3
Missing	2
Total	87	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	53	60.2
2) Somewhat important	23	26.1
3) Somewhat unimportant	7	8.0
4) Of little importance	5	5.7
Missing	1
Total	88	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	11	12.6
2) Dealing with the problems, needs, and directions of the congregation as a whole	30	34.5
3) Each of these in roughly equal proportion	46	52.9
Missing	2
Total	87	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Our congregation has no clear vision, goals, or direction.	3	3.4
2) We have some ideas but no clear vision.	29	33.3
3) We have a clear vision but not enough commitment to achieving it.	39	44.8
4) We have a clear vision and a strong commitment to achieving it.	16	18.4
Missing	2
Total	87	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	14	18.2
2) Somewhat compatible	44	57.1
3) Somewhat incompatible	6	7.8
4) Not at all compatible	1	1.3
5) We do not have a clear vision.	12	15.6
Missing	12
Total	77	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	21	23.9
2) Some minor conflict	48	54.5
3) Major conflict	13	14.8
4) Major conflict with leaders or people leaving	5	5.7
5) Don't know	1	1.1
Missing	1
Total	88	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	81	91.0
1) Checked	8	9.0
Total	89	100.0

113) [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	71	79.8
1) Checked	18	20.2
Total	89	100.0

114) [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	74	83.1
1) Checked	15	16.9
Total	89	100.0

115) [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	78	87.6
1) Checked	11	12.4
Total	89	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	82	92.1
1) Checked	7	7.9
Total	89	100.0

117) [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	72	80.9
1) Checked	17	19.1
Total	89	100.0

118) [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	76	85.4
1) Checked	13	14.6
Total	89	100.0

119) [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	85	95.5
1) Checked	4	4.5
Total	89	100.0

120) [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	84	94.4
1) Checked	5	5.6
Total	89	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	89	0.00	0.00

122) [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	88	98.9
1) Checked	1	1.1
Total	89	100.0

123) [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	74	83.1
1) Checked	15	16.9
Total	89	100.0

124) [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	69	77.5
1) Checked	20	22.5
Total	89	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	21	24.4
2) Somewhat important	41	47.7
3) Somewhat unimportant	6	7.0
4) Of little importance	18	20.9
Missing	3
Total	86	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	10	11.6
2) Somewhat important	43	50.0
3) Somewhat unimportant	15	17.4
4) Of little importance	18	20.9
Missing	3
Total	86	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	63	72.4
2) Somewhat important	23	26.4
4) Of little importance	1	1.1
Missing	2
Total	87	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	69	79.3
2) Somewhat important	18	20.7
Missing	2
Total	87	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	68	79.1
2) Somewhat important	17	19.8
4) Of little importance	1	1.2
Missing	3
Total	86	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	6	6.9
2) Somewhat important	50	57.5
3) Somewhat unimportant	19	21.8
4) Of little importance	12	13.8
Missing	2
Total	87	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	28	32.2
2) Somewhat important	39	44.8
3) Somewhat unimportant	12	13.8
4) Of little importance	8	9.2
Missing	2
Total	87	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	3	3.4
2) Somewhat important	36	41.4
3) Somewhat unimportant	28	32.2
4) Of little importance	20	23.0
Missing	2
Total	87	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	62	71.3
2) Somewhat important	25	28.7
Missing	2
Total	87	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	36	41.9
2) Somewhat important	38	44.2
3) Somewhat unimportant	10	11.6
4) Of little importance	2	2.3
Missing	3
Total	86	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	47	54.0
2) Somewhat important	32	36.8
3) Somewhat unimportant	6	6.9
4) Of little importance	2	2.3
Missing	2
Total	87	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	16	18.4
2) Somewhat important	42	48.3
3) Somewhat unimportant	19	21.8
4) Of little importance	10	11.5
Missing	2
Total	87	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	14	16.3
2) Somewhat important	32	37.2
3) Somewhat unimportant	16	18.6
4) Of little importance	24	27.9
Missing	3
Total	86	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	13	92.9
2) Somewhat important	1	7.1
Missing	75
Total	14	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	22	25.3
2) Somewhat satisfied	53	60.9
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	11	12.6
4) Very dissatisfied	1	1.1
Missing	2
Total	87	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	36	42.4
2) Somewhat satisfied	42	49.4
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	5	5.9
4) Very dissatisfied	2	2.4
Missing	4
Total	85	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	55	64.0
2) Somewhat satisfied	24	27.9
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	6	7.0
4) Very dissatisfied	1	1.2
Missing	3
Total	86	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	20	23.0
2) Somewhat satisfied	50	57.5
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	17	19.5
Missing	2
Total	87	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	26	30.2
2) Somewhat satisfied	46	53.5
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	12	14.0
4) Very dissatisfied	2	2.3
Missing	3
Total	86	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	45	51.7
2) Somewhat satisfied	33	37.9
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	8	9.2
4) Very dissatisfied	1	1.1
Missing	2
Total	87	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	28	32.6
2) Somewhat satisfied	45	52.3
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	10	11.6
4) Very dissatisfied	3	3.5
Missing	3
Total	86	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	45	51.7
2) Somewhat satisfied	34	39.1
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	7	8.0
4) Very dissatisfied	1	1.1
Missing	2
Total	87	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	27	32.9
2) Somewhat satisfied	45	54.9
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	10	12.2
Missing	7
Total	82	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	41	47.1
2) Somewhat satisfied	34	39.1
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	11	12.6
4) Very dissatisfied	1	1.1
Missing	2
Total	87	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	7	8.0
2) Somewhat problem	27	31.0
3) Very little problem	31	35.6
4) No problem	22	25.3
Missing	2
Total	87	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	14	16.3
2) Somewhat problem	28	32.6
3) Very little problem	30	34.9
4) No problem	14	16.3
Missing	3
Total	86	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	22	25.3
2) Somewhat problem	37	42.5
3) Very little problem	21	24.1
4) No problem	7	8.0
Missing	2
Total	87	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	2	2.3
2) Somewhat problem	11	12.6
3) Very little problem	43	49.4
4) No problem	31	35.6
Missing	2
Total	87	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	2	2.4
2) Somewhat problem	19	22.4
3) Very little problem	44	51.8
4) No problem	20	23.5
Missing	4
Total	85	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	30	35.3
2) Somewhat problem	38	44.7
3) Very little problem	13	15.3
4) No problem	4	4.7
Missing	4
Total	85	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	1.2
2) Fairly often	2	2.3
3) Once in a while	30	34.9
4) Never	53	61.6
Missing	3
Total	86	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	5	5.9
2) Fairly often	9	10.6
3) Once in a while	33	38.8
4) Never	38	44.7
Missing	4
Total	85	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	1	1.2
2) Fairly often	6	7.1
3) Once in a while	24	28.6
4) Never	53	63.1
Missing	5
Total	84	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	12	14.0
2) Fairly often	12	14.0
3) Once in a while	51	59.3
4) Never	11	12.8
Missing	3
Total	86	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	36	41.4
2) Fairly often	35	40.2
3) Once in a while	16	18.4
Missing	2
Total	87	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	9	10.5
2) Fairly often	7	8.1
3) Once in a while	46	53.5
4) Never	24	27.9
Missing	3
Total	86	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	10	11.5
2) Fairly often	21	24.1
3) Once in a while	39	44.8
4) Never	17	19.5
Missing	2
Total	87	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	8	9.2
2) Fairly often	26	29.9
3) Once in a while	45	51.7
4) Never	6	6.9
5) Not applicable	2	2.3
Missing	2
Total	87	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	12	13.8
2) Fairly often	16	18.4
3) Once in a while	44	50.6
4) Never	13	14.9
5) Not applicable	2	2.3
Missing	2
Total	87	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	4	4.7
2) Fairly often	12	14.0
3) Once in a while	26	30.2
4) Never	21	24.4
5) Not applicable	23	26.7
Missing	3
Total	86	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	6	6.9
2) Fairly often	9	10.3
3) Once in a while	42	48.3
4) Never	27	31.0
5) Not applicable	3	3.4
Missing	2
Total	87	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	6	6.9
2) Fairly often	4	4.6
3) Once in a while	26	29.9
4) Never	47	54.0
5) Not applicable	4	4.6
Missing	2
Total	87	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	4	4.6
2) Somewhat agree	46	52.9
3) Neutral or unsure	12	13.8
4) Somewhat disagree	18	20.7
5) Strongly disagree	7	8.0
Missing	2
Total	87	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	19	21.8
2) Somewhat agree	50	57.5
3) Neutral or unsure	8	9.2
4) Somewhat disagree	9	10.3
5) Strongly disagree	1	1.1
Missing	2
Total	87	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	21	24.1
2) Somewhat agree	33	37.9
3) Neutral or unsure	20	23.0
4) Somewhat disagree	10	11.5
5) Strongly disagree	3	3.4
Missing	2
Total	87	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	13	14.9
2) Somewhat agree	42	48.3
3) Neutral or unsure	18	20.7
4) Somewhat disagree	11	12.6
5) Strongly disagree	3	3.4
Missing	2
Total	87	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	29	33.3
2) Somewhat agree	46	52.9
3) Neutral or unsure	9	10.3
4) Somewhat disagree	2	2.3
5) Strongly disagree	1	1.1
Missing	2
Total	87	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	14	16.1
2) Somewhat agree	23	26.4
3) Neutral or unsure	21	24.1
4) Somewhat disagree	16	18.4
5) Strongly disagree	13	14.9
Missing	2
Total	87	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.	22	25.3
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.	65	74.7
Missing	2
Total	87	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.	28	32.2
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.	59	67.8
Missing	2
Total	87	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	1.2
2) I try to inspire and encourage lay members to make decisions and take action, although I will take action alone if I believe that it is needed.	50	58.1
3) Lay leaders come up with most of the initiatives in the congregation, although I try to exert a strong influence on their decisions.	12	14.0
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.	23	26.7
Missing	3
Total	86	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.	13	14.9
2) I generally prefer to keep things functioning smoothly by introducing changes gradually.	74	85.1
Missing	2
Total	87	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.	58	69.9
2) In a rapidly changing world, it is essential that leaders keep their congregation focused on the inherited traditions and practices of the church.	25	30.1
Missing	6
Total	83	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.	40	46.0
2) The time my lay leaders and I spend together is largely taken up with keeping things going and keeping the congregation functioning effectively.	47	54.0
Missing	2
Total	87	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	27	31.0
2) Somewhat positively	46	52.9
3) Somewhat negatively	8	9.2
4) Very negatively	1	1.1
5) Not applicable	5	5.7
Missing	2
Total	87	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
57) 57	1	1.3
58) 58	1	1.3
60) 60	2	2.6
62) 62	3	3.8
63) 63	1	1.3
65) 65	26	33.3
66) 66	6	7.7
67) 67	11	14.1
68) 68	7	9.0
70) 70	10	12.8
72) 72	2	2.6
76) 76	1	1.3
83) 83	1	1.3
95) When God tells me	2	2.6
97) Never-until death	2	2.6
98) Don't know	1	1.3
99) Already retired	1	1.3
Missing	11
Total	78	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent	26	29.9
2) Very good	42	48.3
3) Good	17	19.5
4) Fair	1	1.1
5) Poor	1	1.1
Missing	2
Total	87	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	56	65.1
2) A little bit	20	23.3
3) Moderately	4	4.7
4) Quite a bit	5	5.8
5) Extremely	1	1.2
Missing	3
Total	86	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	85	5.40	0.49

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	84	6.00	3.97

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	9	10.5
2) Most of the time	7	8.1
3) Some of the time	5	5.8
4) A little of the time	20	23.3
5) None of the time	45	52.3
Missing	3
Total	86	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	83	184.64	31.62

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Limited a lot	1	1.2
2) Limited a little	2	2.3
3) Not limited at all	83	96.5
Missing	3
Total	86	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	1	1.2
2) Limited a little	5	5.9
3) Not limited at all	79	92.9
Missing	4
Total	85	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	1	1.2
2) Limited a little	3	3.5
3) Not limited at all	81	95.3
Missing	4
Total	85	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	4	4.7
2) Most of the time	2	2.4
3) Some of the time	11	12.9
4) A little of the time	12	14.1
5) None of the time	56	65.9
Missing	4
Total	85	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) All of the time	1	1.2
2) Most of the time	2	2.4
3) Some of the time	5	6.0
4) A little of the time	8	9.6
5) None of the time	67	80.7
Missing	6
Total	83	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	%
2) Most of the time	3	3.5
3) Some of the time	13	15.3
4) A little of the time	31	36.5
5) None of the time	38	44.7
Missing	4
Total	85	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	%
3) Some of the time	10	11.9
4) A little of the time	19	22.6
5) None of the time	55	65.5
Missing	5
Total	84	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	6	7.0
2) Somewhat agree	26	30.2
3) Neutral or unsure	4	4.7
4) Somewhat disagree	21	24.4
5) Strongly disagree	29	33.7
Missing	3
Total	86	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	2	2.3
2) Somewhat agree	7	8.1
3) Neutral or unsure	8	9.3
4) Somewhat disagree	25	29.1
5) Strongly disagree	44	51.2
Missing	3
Total	86	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	0	0.0
2) Somewhat agree	9	10.5
3) Neutral or unsure	5	5.8
4) Somewhat disagree	31	36.0
5) Strongly disagree	41	47.7
Missing	3
Total	86	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	31	36.5
2) Somewhat agree	35	41.2
3) Neutral or unsure	9	10.6
4) Somewhat disagree	5	5.9
5) Strongly disagree	5	5.9
Missing	4
Total	85	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	33	38.4
2) Somewhat agree	33	38.4
3) Neutral or unsure	13	15.1
4) Somewhat disagree	1	1.2
5) Strongly disagree	6	7.0
Missing	3
Total	86	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	10	11.6
2) Somewhat agree	32	37.2
3) Neutral or unsure	12	14.0
4) Somewhat disagree	15	17.4
5) Strongly disagree	17	19.8
Missing	3
Total	86	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	5	5.9
2) Somewhat agree	15	17.6
3) Neutral or unsure	8	9.4
4) Somewhat disagree	21	24.7
5) Strongly disagree	36	42.4
Missing	4
Total	85	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	32	37.2
2) Somewhat agree	37	43.0
3) Neutral or unsure	12	14.0
4) Somewhat disagree	4	4.7
5) Strongly disagree	1	1.2
Missing	3
Total	86	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	40	46.5
2) Somewhat agree	36	41.9
3) Neutral or unsure	7	8.1
4) Somewhat disagree	3	3.5
Missing	3
Total	86	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	36	42.4
2) Somewhat agree	43	50.6
3) Neutral or unsure	4	4.7
4) Somewhat disagree	2	2.4
Missing	4
Total	85	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	40	47.1
2) Somewhat agree	31	36.5
3) Neutral or unsure	12	14.1
5) Strongly disagree	2	2.4
Missing	4
Total	85	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	57	67.1
2) Somewhat agree	25	29.4
3) Neutral or unsure	3	3.5
Missing	4
Total	85	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	1	1.2
2) Somewhat agree	24	28.2
3) Neutral or unsure	12	14.1
4) Somewhat disagree	30	35.3
5) Strongly disagree	18	21.2
Missing	4
Total	85	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	3.5
2) Most of the time	55	64.0
3) Some of the time	23	26.7
4) A little of the time	5	5.8
Missing	3
Total	86	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	5	5.8
2) Most of the time	46	53.5
3) Some of the time	23	26.7
4) A little of the time	10	11.6
5) None of the time	2	2.3
Missing	3
Total	86	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
2) Most of the time	3	3.5
3) Some of the time	20	23.3
4) A little of the time	41	47.7
5) None of the time	22	25.6
Missing	3
Total	86	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) All of the time	2	2.3
2) Most of the time	4	4.7
3) Some of the time	28	32.6
4) A little of the time	35	40.7
5) None of the time	17	19.8
Missing	3
Total	86	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) All of the time	4	4.7
2) Most of the time	61	70.9
3) Some of the time	16	18.6
4) A little of the time	4	4.7
5) None of the time	1	1.2
Missing	3
Total	86	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely delighted	17	20.2
2) Somewhat delighted	32	38.1
3) Little delighted	17	20.2
4) Mixed feelings	12	14.3
5) Terrible	3	3.6
6) Somewhat terrible	2	2.4
7) Extremely terrible	1	1.2
Missing	5
Total	84	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely delighted	23	27.4
2) Somewhat delighted	31	36.9
3) A little delighted	15	17.9
4) Mixed feelings	8	9.5
5) Terrible	6	7.1
6) Somewhat terrible	1	1.2
Missing	5
Total	84	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely delighted	13	15.5
2) Somewhat delighted	37	44.0
3) A little delighted	19	22.6
4) Mixed feelings	10	11.9
5) Terrible	5	6.0
Missing	5
Total	84	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely delighted	15	17.9
2) Somewhat delighted	36	42.9
3) A little delighted	24	28.6
4) Mixed feelings	8	9.5
5) Terrible	1	1.2
Missing	5
Total	84	100.0

216) Are you: (GENDER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	85	96.6
2) Female	3	3.4
Missing	1
Total	88	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
2) Primary school through eighth grade	1	1.1
3) Some high school	1	1.1
4) Completed high school	12	13.8
5) Trade certificate	0	0.0
6) Associate degree	2	2.3
7) Bachelor's degree from a university or college	39	44.8
8) Master's, Doctorate, or other graduate degree	32	36.8
Missing	2
Total	87	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Theology	36	48.0
2) Religion	15	20.0
4) Other Humanities	3	4.0
5) Natural or Physical Sciences	3	4.0
7) Technical Studies	3	4.0
9) Education	4	5.3
10) Journalism-Communication	4	5.3
11) Business-Economics	2	2.7
12) Bible-Languages-Christ Educ	4	5.3
13) Health-Nursing-Pharmacy	1	1.3
Missing	14
Total	75	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Theology	2	18.2
2) Religion	3	27.3
4) Other Humanities	2	18.2
5) Natural or Physical Sciences	1	9.1
6) Social or Behavioral Sciences	1	9.1
11) Business-Economics	2	18.2
Missing	78
Total	11	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	88	98.9
1) Checked	1	1.1
Total	89	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	85	95.5
1) Checked	4	4.5
Total	89	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	83	93.3
1) Checked	6	6.7
Total	89	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	89	0.00	0.00

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	13	14.6
1) Checked	76	85.4
Total	89	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	88	98.9
1) Checked	1	1.1
Total	89	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	6	7.2
2) No	77	92.8
Missing	6
Total	83	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	84	48.38	10.44

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

	TOTAL	%
1) In open country or on a farm	27	31.4
2) In a small city or town	32	37.2
3) In a medium-sized city	13	15.1
4) In a suburb near a large city	8	9.3
5) In a large city	5	5.8
6) Don't Know	1	1.2
Missing	3
Total	86	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	%
1) Clergy (pastor, minister, rabbi, priest, etc.)	11	12.9
2) Other Religious Professional (e.g., nun/sister, missionary, chaplain, Christian educator, layperson, sexton, organist)	2	2.4
3) Physician-Dentist-Doctor-Veterinarian	2	2.4
4) Lawyers-Judges-Magistrates-Legislators	1	1.2
5) Teachers, Professors, Educators, Teacher's Aide	1	1.2
6) All Other Professionals	15	17.6
7) Managers and Administrators	11	12.9
9) Craftsman & Related Workers	16	18.8
10) Operatives-Factory	11	12.9
11) Transport-Laborers	2	2.4
12) Farmers, farm laborers, ranchers	12	14.1
13) Service Workers	1	1.2
Missing	4
Total	85	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	20.0
5) Teachers, Professors, Educators, Teacher's Aide	1	20.0
11) Transport-Laborers	2	40.0
12) Farmers	1	20.0
Missing	84
Total	5	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	%
5) Teachers, Professors, Educators, Teacher's Aide	9	10.8
6) All Other Professionals	12	14.5
7) Managers and Administrators	3	3.6
8) Clerical & Related Workers	7	8.4
9) Craftsman & Related Workers	1	1.2
10) Operatives-Factory	2	2.4
11) Transport-Laborers	2	2.4
12) Farmers, farm laborers, ranchers	1	1.2
13) Service Workers	4	4.8
15) Homemaker, wife, domestic engineer	42	50.6
Missing	6
Total	83	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	11.1
6) All Other Professionals	2	22.2
9) Craftsman & Related Workers	1	11.1
12) Farmers, farm laborers, ranchers	1	11.1
13) Service Workers	1	11.1
15) Homemaker, wife, domestic engineer	3	33.3
Missing	80
Total	9	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Never married	2	2.3
2) In first marriage	73	83.9
5) Remarried after death of spouse	1	1.1
6) Remarried after divorce	7	8.0
7) In a committed relationship	4	4.6
Missing	2
Total	87	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.)	3	3.6
2) Other Religious Professional (e.g., nun/sister, missionary, chaplain, Christian educator, layperson, sexton, organist)	1	1.2
4) Lawyers-Judges-Magistrates-Legislators	1	1.2
5) Teachers, Professors, Educators, Teacher's Aide	11	13.1
6) All Other Professionals	32	38.1
7) Managers and Administrators	8	9.5
8) Clerical & Related Workers	8	9.5
11) Transport-Laborers	2	2.4
13) Service Workers	2	2.4
15) Homemaker, wife, domestic engineer	15	17.9
17) Student	1	1.2
Missing	5
Total	84	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
2) Other Religious Professional (e.g., nun/sister, missionary, chaplain, Christian educator, layperson, sexton, organist)	2	33.3
7) Managers and Administrators	1	16.7
9) Craftsman & Related Workers	1	16.7
14) Not in Labor Market-Unemployed-retired, disabled	1	16.7
15) Homemaker, wife, domestic engineer	1	16.7
Missing	83
Total	6	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Clergy (pastor, minister, rabbi, priest, etc.)	11	14.1
3) Physician-Dentist-Doctor-Veterinarian	2	2.6
5) Teachers, Professors, Educators, Teacher's Aide	7	9.0
6) All Other Professionals	14	17.9
7) Managers and Administrators	13	16.7
9) Craftsman & Related Workers	13	16.7
10) Operatives-Factory	5	6.4
11) Transport-Laborers	5	6.4
12) Farmers, farm laborers, ranchers	7	9.0
13) Service Workers	1	1.3
Missing	11
Total	78	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
2) Other Religious Professional (e.g., nun/sister, missionary, chaplain, Christian educator, layperson, sexton, organist)	1	20.0
6) All Other Professionals	1	20.0
7) Managers and Administrators	1	20.0
12) Farmers, farm laborers, ranchers	2	40.0
Missing	84
Total	5	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	6	7.1
1) 1	3	3.5
2) 2	38	44.7
3) 3	27	31.8
4) 4	8	9.4
5) 5	3	3.5
Missing	4
Total	85	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	43	48.3
1) None at home	46	51.7
Total	89	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	31	15.42	9.15

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	26	10.89	7.01

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	10	11.30	6.02

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	2	6.00	4.24

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	26	76.5
2) Participates elsewhere	4	11.8
3) No	4	11.8
Missing	55
Total	34	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	23	79.3
2) Participates elsewhere	3	10.3
3) No	3	10.3
Missing	60
Total	29	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	10	76.9
2) Participates elsewhere	2	15.4
3) No	1	7.7
Missing	76
Total	13	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Participates here	3	60.0
2) Participates elsewhere	1	20.0
3) No	1	20.0
Missing	84
Total	5	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	86	35.52	22.37

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Complete high school or less	14	16.1
2) Trade certificate/Associate degree	2	2.3
3) Bachelor's degree from a university or college	39	44.8
4) Master's, Doctorate, or other graduate degree	32	36.8
Missing	2
Total	87	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	85	96.6
2) Female	3	3.4
Missing	1
Total	88	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Never married	2	2.3
2) In first marriage	73	83.9
3) Remarried after death of spouse or divorce	8	9.2
4) In a committed relationship	4	4.6
Missing	2
Total	87	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very conservative	5	5.7
2) Conservative	52	59.8
3) Moderate	25	28.7
4) Liberal	4	4.6
5) Very liberal	1	1.1
Missing	2
Total	87	100.0