U.S. Congregational Life Survey, 2001, United Church of Christ Leaders - Codebook

All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).

1) ID - Unique ID number to aggregate data by congregation. Note: all United Church of Christ congregations start with a U. (ID)
2) Unique id number to aggregate data by congregation. (Note: all United Church of Christ Congregations start with U.) (CONGREGA)
3) Sample (SAMP)

	TOTAL	%
9) United Church of Christ	224	100.0
Total	224	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
123) Evangelical Lutheran Church in America	1	0.4
224) United Church of Christ	223	99.6
Total	224	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
17) American Baptist Churches	1	50.0
61) Christian Churches of North America	1	50.0
Missing	222
Total	2	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	221	162.16	72.69

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

	TOTAL	%
45) Brethen	1	3.7
155) United Methodist Church	1	3.7
197) Presbyterian	1	3.7
206) Reformed	24	88.9
Missing	197
Total	27	100.0

8) 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)	33	14.8
2) About once per month	20	9.0
3) Weekly attendance	141	63.2
4) Did not attend	26	11.7
5) Not applicable	3	1.3
Missing	1
Total	223	100.0

9) 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)	15	6.7
2) About once per month	30	13.5
3) Weekly attendance	168	75.3
4) Did not attend	10	4.5
Missing	1
Total	223	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Occasional (two or three times a year)	12	5.4
2) About once per month	18	8.0
3) Weekly attendance	190	84.8
4) Did not attend	4	1.8
Total	224	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes, I was involved.	109	48.9
2) Yes, and I had a leadership role.	76	34.1
3) No	38	17.0
Missing	1
Total	223	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
26) General Conference of the Evangelical Baptist	1	0.4
58) Disciples of Christ	4	1.8
197) Presbyterian	2	0.9
204) Presbyterian Church USA	2	0.9
224) United Church of Christ	213	95.5
230) Congregational	1	0.4
Missing	1
Total	223	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
58) Disciples of Christ	1	20.0
204) Presbyterian Church USA	1	20.0
224) United Church of Christ	3	60.0
Missing	219
Total	5	100.0

14) 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.	1	0.4
2) The Bible is the word of God, to be interpreted in the light of its historical and cultural context.	123	55.2
3) The Bible is the word of God, to be interpreted in the light of its historical context and the Church's teachings.	69	30.9
4) The Bible is not the word of God, but contains God's word to us.	28	12.6
5) The Bible is not the word of God but is a valuable book.	2	0.9
Missing	1
Total	223	100.0

15) 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	20	8.9
2) Agree	75	33.5
3) Neutral-Unsure	32	14.3
4) Disagree	79	35.3
5) Strongly disagree	18	8.0
Total	224	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	%
2) Fundamentalist	1	0.5
3) Evangelical	15	6.8
4) Mainline	94	42.7
5) Liberal	98	44.5
6) None	4	1.8
7) Other (specify)	8	3.6
Missing	4
Total	220	100.0

17) Are you ordained? (ORDAINED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	210	94.2
2) No	13	5.8
Missing	1
Total	223	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	208	20.83	8.95

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	208	31.30	9.20

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	208	22.58	11.75

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)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	206	3.96	3.44

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	107	48.4
2) No	114	51.6
Missing	3
Total	221	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	113	10.78	9.57

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	113	0.87	2.23

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

	TOTAL	%
2) Other religious professional	4	3.6
5) Teachers & Professors	18	16.4
6) All other professionals	34	30.9
7) Managers and administrators	26	23.6
8) Clerical & related workers	6	5.5
9) Craftsman & related workers	5	4.5
10) Operatives-factory	3	2.7
11) Transport-laborers	1	0.9
12) Farmers	2	1.8
13) Service workers	2	1.8
15) Homemaker	1	0.9
16) Armed Services-Police-Fireman	4	3.6
17) Student	4	3.6
Missing	114
Total	110	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	92	23,833.22	17,017.57

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	108	1,981.82	10.32

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	27	12.4
2) Yes, to work in a secular position	23	10.6
3) No	167	77.0
Missing	7
Total	217	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	14	23.0
1) 1	10	16.4
2) 2	9	14.8
3) 3	8	13.1
4) 4	3	4.9
5) 5	2	3.3
6) 6	2	3.3
7) 7	3	4.9
8) 8	2	3.3
10) 10	1	1.6
12) 12	1	1.6
15) 15	1	1.6
16) 16	2	3.3
20) 20	1	1.6
25) 25	1	1.6
27) 27	1	1.6
Missing	163
Total	61	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	61	1.66	3.34

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

	TOTAL	%
1) None	4	1.8
2) Certificate from denominational training program, Bible college, or seminary	4	1.8
4) Master of Divinity or Bachelor of Divinity	152	68.5
5) M.A., S.T.M., Th.M., or other master's degree	19	8.6
6) Doctor of Ministry degree	32	14.4
7) Ph.D. or Th.D.	7	3.2
8) Other (Specify)	4	1.8
Missing	2
Total	222	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	209	1,191.92	2,675.88

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	218	98.6
2) No	3	1.4
Missing	3
Total	221	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	201	90.5
2) No	21	9.5
Missing	2
Total	222	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Senior pastor, priest, or minister	64	28.8
2) Solo pastor, priest, or minister	120	54.1
3) Interim pastor, priest, or minister	24	10.8
4) Co-Pastor	8	3.6
5) Other (Specify)	1	0.5
9) Other lay position	5	2.3
Missing	2
Total	222	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	218	68.99	39.68

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	14	6.3
2) No	207	93.7
Missing	3
Total	221	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	16	1.19	0.40

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	33	15.1
2) No	185	84.9
Missing	6
Total	218	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
2) Other Religious Professional	10	32.3
5) Teachers and Professors	9	29.0
6) All Other Professionals	7	22.6
7) Managers and Administrators	2	6.5
9) Craftsman and related workers	2	6.5
11) Transportation-Laborers	1	3.2
Missing	193
Total	31	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	26	40.0
1) 1	31	47.7
2) 2	8	12.3
Missing	159
Total	65	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	21	42.9
1) 1	27	55.1
2) 2	1	2.0
Missing	175
Total	49	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	18	43.9
1) 1	20	48.8
2) 2	1	2.4
4) 4	2	4.9
Missing	183
Total	41	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	11	8.9
1) 1	52	42.3
2) 2	25	20.3
3) 3	21	17.1
4) 4	7	5.7
5) 5	4	3.3
6) 6	2	1.6
8) 8	1	0.8
Missing	101
Total	123	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	16	23.9
1) 1	43	64.2
2) 2	5	7.5
3) 3	2	3.0
4) 4	1	1.5
Missing	157
Total	67	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	5	3.1
1) 1	139	85.8
2) 2	15	9.3
3) 3	3	1.9
Missing	62
Total	162	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	34.9
1) 1	24	55.8
2) 2	3	7.0
3) 3	1	2.3
Missing	181
Total	43	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	3	1.7
1) 1	139	79.0
2) 2	28	15.9
3) 3	5	2.8
4) 4	1	0.6
Missing	48
Total	176	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	21	63.6
1) 1	7	21.2
3) 3	1	3.0
4) 4	1	3.0
8) 8	1	3.0
11) 11	1	3.0
14) 14	1	3.0
Missing	191
Total	33	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	18	34.0
1) 1	9	17.0
2) 2	5	9.4
3) 3	6	11.3
4) 4	5	9.4
5) 5	1	1.9
6) 6	3	5.7
7) 7	1	1.9
8) 8	2	3.8
10) 10	1	1.9
12) 12	1	1.9
14) 14	1	1.9
Missing	171
Total	53	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	18	81.8
1) 1	2	9.1
2) 2	1	4.5
8) 8	1	4.5
Missing	202
Total	22	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	13	13.1
1) 1	37	37.4
2) 2	23	23.2
3) 3	12	12.1
4) 4	7	7.1
5) 5	3	3.0
6) 6	1	1.0
7) 7	3	3.0
Missing	125
Total	99	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	119	53.1
1) Checked	105	46.9
Total	224	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	2	0.9
1) Checked	222	99.1
Total	224	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	8	3.6
1) Checked	216	96.4
Total	224	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	70	31.3
1) Checked	154	68.8
Total	224	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very conservative	2	0.9
2) Conservative	19	8.5
3) Moderate	66	29.6
4) Liberal	99	44.4
5) Very Liberal	37	16.6
Missing	1
Total	223	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	223	48.21	14.21

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)

	TOTAL	%
0) None	1	0.5
1) 1	1	0.5
2) 2	2	0.9
3) 3	3	1.4
4) 4	16	7.4
5) 5	18	8.3
6) 6	25	11.5
7) 7	7	3.2
8) 8	31	14.3
9) 9	3	1.4
10) 10	51	23.5
11) 11	4	1.8
12) 12	15	6.9
13) 13	3	1.4
14) 14	3	1.4
15) 15	18	8.3
16) 16	3	1.4
17) 17	1	0.5
18) 18	2	0.9
20) 20	8	3.7
22) 22	1	0.5
24) 24	1	0.5
Missing	7
Total	217	100.0

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	0.5
1) 1	10	4.7
2) 2	55	25.8
3) 3	49	23.0
4) 4	34	16.0
5) 5	27	12.7
6) 6	13	6.1
7) 7	7	3.3
8) 8	8	3.8
9) 9	1	0.5
10) 10	3	1.4
12) 12	3	1.4
13) 13	1	0.5
15) 15	1	0.5
Missing	11
Total	213	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	1	0.5
1) 1	31	15.6
2) 2	70	35.2
3) 3	34	17.1
4) 4	28	14.1
5) 5	17	8.5
6) 6	9	4.5
7) 7	1	0.5
8) 8	3	1.5
9) 9	2	1.0
10) 10	3	1.5
Missing	25
Total	199	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	22	15.6
1) 1	48	34.0
2) 2	36	25.5
3) 3	18	12.8
4) 4	4	2.8
5) 5	8	5.7
6) 6	2	1.4
8) 8	1	0.7
10) 10	2	1.4
Missing	83
Total	141	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	58	51.8
1) 1	35	31.3
2) 2	17	15.2
3) 3	1	0.9
4) 4	1	0.9
Missing	112
Total	112	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	5	2.4
1) 1	31	15.1
2) 2	68	33.2
3) 3	31	15.1
4) 4	22	10.7
5) 5	26	12.7
6) 6	11	5.4
7) 7	1	0.5
8) 8	3	1.5
10) 10	4	2.0
15) 15	2	1.0
30) 30	1	0.5
Missing	19
Total	205	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)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	215	6.12	3.70

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	22	13.8
1) 1	75	46.9
2) 2	42	26.3
3) 3	6	3.8
4) 4	9	5.6
5) 5	5	3.1
6) 6	1	0.6
Missing	64
Total	160	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	0.5
1) 1	7	3.3
2) 2	12	5.7
3) 3	9	4.3
4) 4	13	6.2
5) 5	15	7.2
6) 6	16	7.7
7) 7	13	6.2
8) 8	12	5.7
9) 9	2	1.0
10) 10	40	19.1
11) 11	3	1.4
12) 12	11	5.3
13) 13	3	1.4
14) 14	6	2.9
15) 15	18	8.6
16) 16	1	0.5
19) 19	1	0.5
20) 20	16	7.7
22) 22	1	0.5
25) 25	3	1.4
30) 30	4	1.9
40) 40	1	0.5
99) Less than half an hour	1	0.5
Missing	15
Total	209	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	0.5
1) 1	19	8.8
2) 2	47	21.9
3) 3	31	14.4
4) 4	31	14.4
5) 5	35	16.3
6) 6	22	10.2
7) 7	5	2.3
8) 8	10	4.7
9) 9	1	0.5
10) 10	9	4.2
12) 12	2	0.9
15) 15	2	0.9
Missing	9
Total	215	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	1	0.5
1) 1	44	22.6
2) 2	74	37.9
3) 3	31	15.9
4) 4	12	6.2
5) 5	17	8.7
6) 6	2	1.0
7) 7	1	0.5
8) 8	5	2.6
9) 9	1	0.5
10) 10	4	2.1
15) 15	1	0.5
60) 60	1	0.5
99) Less than half an hour	1	0.5
Missing	29
Total	195	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	3	1.4
1) 1	64	30.8
2) 2	68	32.7
3) 3	20	9.6
4) 4	22	10.6
5) 5	15	7.2
6) 6	10	4.8
8) 8	3	1.4
10) 10	3	1.4
Missing	16
Total	208	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	10	5.0
1) 1	60	30.0
2) 2	63	31.5
3) 3	17	8.5
4) 4	20	10.0
5) 5	16	8.0
6) 6	6	3.0
7) 7	1	0.5
8) 8	2	1.0
10) 10	3	1.5
13) 13	1	0.5
99) Less than half an hour	1	0.5
Missing	24
Total	200	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)	144	65.8
2) Worship and sacramental leadership, including funerals and weddings	36	16.4
3) Teaching people about the faith	5	2.3
4) Training people for ministry	2	0.9
6) Pastoral counseling and spiritual direction	6	2.7
7) Visiting members and their families, including sick, shut-ins	16	7.3
9) Administering the work of the congregation, including staff supervision	5	2.3
10) Attending congregational board and committee meetings	1	0.5
11) Thinking about and promoting a vision and goals for the congregation's future	2	0.9
13) Involvement in community organizations and issues beyond the congregation	2	0.9
Missing	5
Total	219	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)	22	10.0
2) Worship and sacramental leadership, including funerals and weddings	75	34.2
3) Teaching people about the faith	33	15.1
4) Training people for ministry and mission	2	0.9
6) Pastoral counseling and spiritual direction	20	9.1
7) Visiting members and their families, including sick, shut-ins	34	15.5
8) Visiting or calling on prospective members	2	0.9
9) Administering the work of the congregation, including staff supervision	14	6.4
10) Attending congregational board and committee meetings	2	0.9
11) Thinking about and promoting a vision and goals for the congregation's future	9	4.1
12) Involvement in denominational, interdenominational and interfaith affairs	2	0.9
13) Involvement in community organizations and issues beyond the congregation	4	1.8
Missing	5
Total	219	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)	11	5.1
2) Worship and sacramental leadership, including funerals and weddings	16	7.4
3) Teaching people about the faith	28	12.9
4) Training people for ministry and mission	3	1.4
6) Pastoral counseling and spiritual direction	23	10.6
7) Visiting members and their families, including sick, shut-ins	53	24.4
8) Visiting or calling on prospective members	1	0.5
9) Administering the work of the congregation, including staff supervision	35	16.1
10) Attending congregational board and committee meetings	2	0.9
11) Thinking about and promoting a vision and goals for the congregation's future	24	11.1
12) Involvement in denominational, interdenominational and interfaith affairs	10	4.6
13) Involvement in community organizations and issues beyond the congregation	11	5.1
Missing	7
Total	217	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)	11	5.2
2) Worship and sacramental leadership, including funerals and weddings	5	2.4
3) Teaching people about the faith	16	7.5
4) Training people for ministry and mission	38	17.9
5) One-on-one time working to convert others to the faith	23	10.8
6) Pastoral counseling and spiritual direction	8	3.8
7) Visiting members and their families, including sick, shut-ins	11	5.2
8) Visiting or calling on prospective members	36	17.0
9) Administering the work of the congregation, including staff supervision	23	10.8
10) Attending congregational board and committee meetings	1	0.5
11) Thinking about and promoting a vision and goals for the congregation's future	29	13.7
12) Involvement in denominational, interdenominational and interfaith affairs	5	2.4
13) Involvement in community organizations and issues beyond the congregation	6	2.8
Missing	12
Total	212	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)	3	1.4
2) Worship and sacramental leadership, including funerals and weddings	7	3.4
3) Teaching people about the faith	7	3.4
4) Training people for ministry and mission	27	13.0
5) One-on-one time working to convert others to the faith	27	13.0
6) Pastoral counseling and spiritual direction	15	7.2
7) Visiting members and their families, including sick, shut-ins	11	5.3
8) Visiting or calling on prospective members	36	17.3
9) Administering the work of the congregation, including staff supervision	14	6.7
10) Attending congregational board and committee meetings	2	1.0
11) Thinking about and promoting a vision and goals for the congregation's future	26	12.5
12) Involvement in denominational, interdenominational and interfaith affairs	14	6.7
13) Involvement in community organizations and issues beyond the congregation	19	9.1
Missing	16
Total	208	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)	6	3.1
2) Worship and sacramental leadership, including funerals and weddings	1	0.5
3) Teaching people about the faith	11	5.6
4) Training people for ministry and mission	31	15.9
5) One-on-one time working to convert others to the faith	14	7.2
6) Pastoral counseling and spiritual direction	11	5.6
7) Visiting members and their families, including sick, shut-ins	9	4.6
8) Visiting or calling on prospective members	29	14.9
9) Administering the work of the congregation, including staff supervision	8	4.1
10) Attending congregational board and committee meetings	8	4.1
11) Thinking about and promoting a vision and goals for the congregation's future	35	17.9
12) Involvement in denominational, interdenominational and interfaith affairs	7	3.6
13) Involvement in community organizations and issues beyond the congregation	25	12.8
Missing	29
Total	195	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Always	67	30.3
2) Most of the time	126	57.0
3) Occasionally	22	10.0
4) Never	6	2.7
Missing	3
Total	221	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	205	91.5
1) Checked	19	8.5
Total	224	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	194	86.6
1) Checked	30	13.4
Total	224	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)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	224	0.00	0.00

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	198	88.4
1) Checked	26	11.6
Total	224	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	78	34.8
1) Checked	146	65.2
Total	224	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	66	29.5
1) Checked	158	70.5
Total	224	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	216	5.06	3.81

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	209	5.36	4.13

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	23	12.0
1) 1	40	20.9
2) 2	37	19.4
3) 3	32	16.8
4) 4	13	6.8
5) 5	13	6.8
6) 6	8	4.2
7) 7	9	4.7
8) 8	9	4.7
10) 10	4	2.1
12) 12	2	1.0
99) Less than one hour	1	0.5
Missing	33
Total	191	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)

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	208	8.36	5.91

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	0	0.0
1) 1	9	4.2
2) 2	28	13.1
3) 3	38	17.8
4) 4	20	9.3
5) 5	31	14.5
6) 6	16	7.5
7) 7	6	2.8
8) 8	18	8.4
9) 9	2	0.9
10) 10	21	9.8
11) 11	1	0.5
12) 12	9	4.2
14) 14	3	1.4
15) 15	3	1.4
16) 16	2	0.9
18) 18	1	0.5
20) 20	3	1.4
21) 21	1	0.5
25) 25	1	0.5
32) 32	1	0.5
Missing	10
Total	214	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	28	14.1
1) 1	25	12.6
2) 2	26	13.1
3) 3	21	10.6
4) 4	28	14.1
5) 5	28	14.1
6) 6	7	3.5
7) 7	19	9.5
8) 8	5	2.5
10) 10	7	3.5
12) 12	2	1.0
14) 14	2	1.0
99) Less than one hour	1	0.5
Missing	25
Total	199	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	41	22.8
1) 1	21	11.7
2) 2	35	19.4
3) 3	22	12.2
4) 4	20	11.1
5) 5	13	7.2
6) 6	9	5.0
7) 7	5	2.8
8) 8	4	2.2
9) 9	1	0.6
10) 10	7	3.9
12) 12	1	0.6
21) 21	1	0.6
Missing	44
Total	180	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	33	18.4
1) 1	53	29.6
2) 2	27	15.1
3) 3	13	7.3
4) 4	11	6.1
5) 5	11	6.1
6) 6	6	3.4
7) 7	5	2.8
8) 8	9	5.0
10) 10	5	2.8
12) 12	2	1.1
14) 14	2	1.1
99) Less than one hour	2	1.1
Missing	45
Total	179	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	57	30.3
1) 1	25	13.3
2) 2	50	26.6
3) 3	19	10.1
4) 4	21	11.2
5) 5	7	3.7
6) 6	7	3.7
7) 7	1	0.5
8) 8	1	0.5
Missing	36
Total	188	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	213	32,611.39	13,987.22

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	180	82.6
2) No	38	17.4
Missing	6
Total	218	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	133	13,959.79	7,326.07

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	65	14,578.11	26,986.67

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	193	88.5
100) 100	1	0.5
125) 125	1	0.5
146) 146	1	0.5
150) 150	1	0.5
200) 200	3	1.4
207) 207	1	0.5
250) 250	2	0.9
275) 275	1	0.5
300) 300	3	1.4
350) 350	1	0.5
360) 360	1	0.5
400) 400	3	1.4
450) 450	1	0.5
500) 500	2	0.9
667) 667	1	0.5
700) 700	2	0.9
Missing	6
Total	218	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	197	89.1
2) No	24	10.9
Missing	3
Total	221	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	199	90.9
2) No	20	9.1
Missing	5
Total	219	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	199	28,195.02	26,120.96

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	158	71.8
2) No	62	28.2
Missing	4
Total	220	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	19	8.6
2) Once or twice	115	52.0
3) Three to five times	62	28.1
4) More than five times	25	11.3
Missing	3
Total	221	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	131	59.3
2) No	90	40.7
Missing	3
Total	221	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Haven't taken one yet	1	0.8
1980) 1980	1	0.8
1984) 1984	1	0.8
1985) 1985	2	1.7
1986) 1986	1	0.8
1990) 1990	1	0.8
1991) 1991	1	0.8
1993) 1993	3	2.5
1994) 1994	4	3.3
1995) 1995	6	5.0
1996) 1996	10	8.3
1997) 1997	9	7.4
1998) 1998	8	6.6
1999) 1999	7	5.8
2000) 2000	15	12.4
2001) 2001	8	6.6
9997) Coming up in future	5	4.1
9998) Too new here	20	16.5
9999) Never	18	14.9
Missing	103
Total	121	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	7	8.2
2) 2	1	1.2
10) 10	2	2.4
14) 14	1	1.2
21) 21	2	2.4
28) 28	3	3.5
30) 30	10	11.8
31) 31	1	1.2
35) 35	1	1.2
40) 40	1	1.2
42) 42	1	1.2
45) 45	2	2.4
50) 50	1	1.2
60) 60	9	10.6
70) 70	2	2.4
75) 75	1	1.2
90) 90	30	35.3
119) 119	1	1.2
120) 120	5	5.9
122) 122	1	1.2
126) 126	1	1.2
180) 180	2	2.4
Missing	139
Total	85	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	149	67.4
2) No	72	32.6
Missing	3
Total	221	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	35	15.8
2) No	186	84.2
Missing	3
Total	221	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	33	14.9
2) Somewhat important	115	51.8
3) Somewhat unimportant	42	18.9
4) Of little importance	32	14.4
Missing	2
Total	222	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	30	13.7
2) Dealing with the problems, needs, and directions of the congregation as a whole	71	32.4
3) Each of these in roughly equal proportion	118	53.9
Missing	5
Total	219	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Our congregation has no clear vision, goals, or direction.	11	5.0
2) We have some ideas but no clear vision.	109	49.5
3) We have a clear vision but not enough commitment to achieving it.	51	23.2
4) We have a clear vision and a strong commitment to achieving it.	49	22.3
Missing	4
Total	220	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	34	18.6
2) Somewhat compatible	80	43.7
3) Somewhat incompatible	20	10.9
4) Not at all compatible	3	1.6
5) We do not have a clear vision.	46	25.1
Missing	41
Total	183	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	56	25.1
2) Some minor conflict	132	59.2
3) Major conflict	12	5.4
4) Major conflict with leaders or people leaving	22	9.9
5) Don't know	1	0.4
Missing	1
Total	223	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	176	78.6
1) Checked	48	21.4
Total	224	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	204	91.1
1) Checked	20	8.9
Total	224	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	200	89.3
1) Checked	24	10.7
Total	224	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	204	91.1
1) Checked	20	8.9
Total	224	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	216	96.4
1) Checked	8	3.6
Total	224	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	187	83.5
1) Checked	37	16.5
Total	224	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	194	86.6
1) Checked	30	13.4
Total	224	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	210	93.8
1) Checked	14	6.3
Total	224	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	218	97.3
1) Checked	6	2.7
Total	224	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	197	87.9
1) Checked	27	12.1
Total	224	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	224	0.00	0.00

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	189	84.4
1) Checked	35	15.6
Total	224	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	179	79.9
1) Checked	45	20.1
Total	224	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	177	80.1
2) Somewhat important	32	14.5
3) Somewhat unimportant	8	3.6
4) Of little importance	4	1.8
Missing	3
Total	221	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	161	73.5
2) Somewhat important	51	23.3
3) Somewhat unimportant	3	1.4
4) Of little importance	4	1.8
Missing	5
Total	219	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	153	69.5
2) Somewhat important	60	27.3
3) Somewhat unimportant	5	2.3
4) Of little importance	2	0.9
Missing	4
Total	220	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	190	86.0
2) Somewhat important	28	12.7
3) Somewhat unimportant	3	1.4
Missing	3
Total	221	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	189	85.1
2) Somewhat important	32	14.4
3) Somewhat unimportant	1	0.5
Missing	2
Total	222	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	6	2.7
2) Somewhat important	102	46.2
3) Somewhat unimportant	88	39.8
4) Of little importance	25	11.3
Missing	3
Total	221	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	7	3.2
2) Somewhat important	74	33.5
3) Somewhat unimportant	95	43.0
4) Of little importance	45	20.4
Missing	3
Total	221	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	9	4.1
2) Somewhat important	89	40.3
3) Somewhat unimportant	78	35.3
4) Of little importance	45	20.4
Missing	3
Total	221	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	195	87.8
2) Somewhat important	26	11.7
3) Somewhat unimportant	1	0.5
Missing	2
Total	222	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	128	57.7
2) Somewhat important	82	36.9
3) Somewhat unimportant	12	5.4
Missing	2
Total	222	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	80	36.5
2) Somewhat important	105	47.9
3) Somewhat unimportant	31	14.2
4) Of little importance	3	1.4
Missing	5
Total	219	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	32	14.4
2) Somewhat important	141	63.5
3) Somewhat unimportant	44	19.8
4) Of little importance	5	2.3
Missing	2
Total	222	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	50	22.6
2) Somewhat important	63	28.5
3) Somewhat unimportant	52	23.5
4) Of little importance	56	25.3
Missing	3
Total	221	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	37	92.5
2) Somewhat important	3	7.5
Missing	184
Total	40	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	100	45.2
2) Somewhat satisfied	107	48.4
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	12	5.4
4) Very dissatisfied	2	0.9
Missing	3
Total	221	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	129	58.1
2) Somewhat satisfied	71	32.0
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	20	9.0
4) Very dissatisfied	2	0.9
Missing	2
Total	222	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	150	69.4
2) Somewhat satisfied	50	23.1
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	12	5.6
4) Very dissatisfied	4	1.9
Missing	8
Total	216	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	49	22.2
2) Somewhat satisfied	146	66.1
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	25	11.3
4) Very dissatisfied	1	0.5
Missing	3
Total	221	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	84	38.4
2) Somewhat satisfied	100	45.7
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	31	14.2
4) Very dissatisfied	4	1.8
Missing	5
Total	219	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	70	31.8
2) Somewhat satisfied	97	44.1
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	43	19.5
4) Very dissatisfied	10	4.5
Missing	4
Total	220	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	86	38.7
2) Somewhat satisfied	106	47.7
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	26	11.7
4) Very dissatisfied	4	1.8
Missing	2
Total	222	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	137	62.0
2) Somewhat satisfied	75	33.9
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	8	3.6
4) Very dissatisfied	1	0.5
Missing	3
Total	221	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	94	43.1
2) Somewhat satisfied	89	40.8
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	28	12.8
4) Very dissatisfied	7	3.2
Missing	6
Total	218	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very satisfied	122	55.2
2) Somewhat satisfied	67	30.3
3) Somewhat dissatisfied	30	13.6
4) Very dissatisfied	2	0.9
Missing	3
Total	221	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	11	5.0
2) Somewhat problem	56	25.2
3) Very little problem	115	51.8
4) No problem	40	18.0
Missing	2
Total	222	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	25	11.3
2) Somewhat problem	77	34.8
3) Very little problem	82	37.1
4) No problem	37	16.7
Missing	3
Total	221	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	49	22.3
2) Somewhat problem	99	45.0
3) Very little problem	52	23.6
4) No problem	20	9.1
Missing	4
Total	220	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	6	2.8
2) Somewhat problem	19	8.7
3) Very little problem	111	50.9
4) No problem	82	37.6
Missing	6
Total	218	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	3	1.4
2) Somewhat problem	56	25.6
3) Very little problem	121	55.3
4) No problem	39	17.8
Missing	5
Total	219	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	36	16.3
2) Somewhat problem	127	57.5
3) Very little problem	45	20.4
4) No problem	13	5.9
Missing	3
Total	221	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	2	0.9
2) Fairly often	8	3.6
3) Once in a while	102	45.9
4) Never	110	49.5
Missing	2
Total	222	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	10	4.5
2) Fairly often	30	13.6
3) Once in a while	80	36.4
4) Never	100	45.5
Missing	4
Total	220	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	6	2.7
2) Fairly often	12	5.5
3) Once in a while	83	37.7
4) Never	119	54.1
Missing	4
Total	220	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	21	9.5
2) Fairly often	39	17.6
3) Once in a while	139	62.6
4) Never	23	10.4
Missing	2
Total	222	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	102	45.9
2) Fairly often	95	42.8
3) Once in a while	24	10.8
4) Never	1	0.5
Missing	2
Total	222	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	21	9.5
2) Fairly often	60	27.0
3) Once in a while	113	50.9
4) Never	28	12.6
Missing	2
Total	222	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	13	5.9
2) Fairly often	53	23.9
3) Once in a while	127	57.2
4) Never	29	13.1
Missing	2
Total	222	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	30	13.6
2) Fairly often	61	27.6
3) Once in a while	119	53.8
4) Never	8	3.6
5) Not applicable	3	1.4
Missing	3
Total	221	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Very often	16	7.2
2) Fairly often	46	20.8
3) Once in a while	115	52.0
4) Never	40	18.1
5) Not applicable	4	1.8
Missing	3
Total	221	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	5	2.3
2) Fairly often	26	11.9
3) Once in a while	77	35.3
4) Never	41	18.8
5) Not applicable	69	31.7
Missing	6
Total	218	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	7	3.2
2) Fairly often	25	11.4
3) Once in a while	101	45.9
4) Never	58	26.4
5) Not applicable	29	13.2
Missing	4
Total	220	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	4	1.8
2) Fairly often	17	7.7
3) Once in a while	59	26.8
4) Never	109	49.5
5) Not applicable	31	14.1
Missing	4
Total	220	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	23	10.4
2) Somewhat agree	123	55.4
3) Neutral or unsure	30	13.5
4) Somewhat disagree	37	16.7
5) Strongly disagree	9	4.1
Missing	2
Total	222	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	77	34.7
2) Somewhat agree	93	41.9
3) Neutral or unsure	21	9.5
4) Somewhat disagree	24	10.8
5) Strongly disagree	7	3.2
Missing	2
Total	222	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	54	24.4
2) Somewhat agree	91	41.2
3) Neutral or unsure	33	14.9
4) Somewhat disagree	33	14.9
5) Strongly disagree	10	4.5
Missing	3
Total	221	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	44	19.8
2) Somewhat agree	112	50.5
3) Neutral or unsure	42	18.9
4) Somewhat disagree	20	9.0
5) Strongly disagree	4	1.8
Missing	2
Total	222	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	119	53.6
2) Somewhat agree	79	35.6
3) Neutral or unsure	16	7.2
4) Somewhat disagree	5	2.3
5) Strongly disagree	3	1.4
Missing	2
Total	222	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	28	12.7
2) Somewhat agree	65	29.5
3) Neutral or unsure	35	15.9
4) Somewhat disagree	60	27.3
5) Strongly disagree	32	14.5
Missing	4
Total	220	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.	50	22.9
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.	168	77.1
Missing	6
Total	218	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.	58	26.2
2) When deciding on a new progr or ministry, we primarily take into consideration how well it meets the desires and needs of members or prosp members.	163	73.8
Missing	3
Total	221	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.	3	1.4
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.	157	71.4
3) Lay leaders come up with most of the initiatives in the congregation, although I try to exert a strong influence on their decisions.	25	11.4
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.	35	15.9
Missing	4
Total	220	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.	50	22.7
2) I generally prefer to keep things functioning smoothly by introducing changes gradually.	170	77.3
Missing	4
Total	220	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.	158	73.5
2) In a rapidly changing world, it is essential that leaders keep their congregation focused on the inherited traditions and practices of the church.	57	26.5
Missing	9
Total	215	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.	108	49.1
2) The time my lay leaders and I spend together is largely taken up with keeping things going and keeping the congregation functioning effectively.	112	50.9
Missing	4
Total	220	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	28.1
2) Somewhat positively	109	49.3
3) Somewhat negatively	19	8.6
4) Very negatively	4	1.8
5) Not applicable	27	12.2
Missing	3
Total	221	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	199	68.82	9.42

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Excellent	68	30.8
2) Very good	102	46.2
3) Good	39	17.6
4) Fair	11	5.0
5) Poor	1	0.5
Missing	3
Total	221	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	124	55.9
2) A little bit	68	30.6
3) Moderately	20	9.0
4) Quite a bit	10	4.5
Missing	2
Total	222	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	220	5.31	0.46

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	217	6.00	3.76

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	12	5.5
2) Most of the time	4	1.8
3) Some of the time	18	8.2
4) A little of the time	55	25.0
5) None of the time	131	59.5
Missing	4
Total	220	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	208	195.63	39.02

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	4	1.8
2) Limited a little	30	13.6
3) Not limited at all	186	84.5
Missing	4
Total	220	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	8	3.6
2) Limited a little	34	15.4
3) Not limited at all	179	81.0
Missing	3
Total	221	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	12	5.4
2) Limited a little	27	12.2
3) Not limited at all	182	82.4
Missing	3
Total	221	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	0.9
2) Most of the time	8	3.6
3) Some of the time	35	15.8
4) A little of the time	43	19.4
5) None of the time	134	60.4
Missing	2
Total	222	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	0	0.0
2) Most of the time	7	3.2
3) Some of the time	21	9.5
4) A little of the time	36	16.3
5) None of the time	157	71.0
Missing	3
Total	221	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	3	1.4
2) Most of the time	9	4.1
3) Some of the time	27	12.2
4) A little of the time	56	25.3
5) None of the time	126	57.0
Missing	3
Total	221	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	%
1) All of the time	2	0.9
2) Most of the time	4	1.8
3) Some of the time	20	9.1
4) A little of the time	53	24.1
5) None of the time	141	64.1
Missing	4
Total	220	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	11	5.0
2) Somewhat agree	63	28.5
3) Neutral or unsure	26	11.8
4) Somewhat disagree	60	27.1
5) Strongly disagree	61	27.6
Missing	3
Total	221	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	5	2.3
2) Somewhat agree	39	17.6
3) Neutral or unsure	28	12.6
4) Somewhat disagree	69	31.1
5) Strongly disagree	81	36.5
Missing	2
Total	222	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	%
1) Strongly agree	1	0.5
2) Somewhat agree	24	11.0
3) Neutral or unsure	18	8.2
4) Somewhat disagree	69	31.5
5) Strongly disagree	107	48.9
Missing	5
Total	219	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	107	49.3
2) Somewhat agree	78	35.9
3) Neutral or unsure	14	6.5
4) Somewhat disagree	11	5.1
5) Strongly disagree	7	3.2
Missing	7
Total	217	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	93	42.7
2) Somewhat agree	90	41.3
3) Neutral or unsure	21	9.6
4) Somewhat disagree	10	4.6
5) Strongly disagree	4	1.8
Missing	6
Total	218	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	8	3.6
2) Somewhat agree	89	40.1
3) Neutral or unsure	21	9.5
4) Somewhat disagree	61	27.5
5) Strongly disagree	43	19.4
Missing	2
Total	222	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	2.7
2) Somewhat agree	52	23.4
3) Neutral or unsure	25	11.3
4) Somewhat disagree	64	28.8
5) Strongly disagree	75	33.8
Missing	2
Total	222	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	122	55.0
2) Somewhat agree	83	37.4
3) Neutral or unsure	13	5.9
4) Somewhat disagree	3	1.4
5) Strongly disagree	1	0.5
Missing	2
Total	222	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	120	54.1
2) Somewhat agree	85	38.3
3) Neutral or unsure	10	4.5
4) Somewhat disagree	7	3.2
Missing	2
Total	222	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	112	50.5
2) Somewhat agree	88	39.6
3) Neutral or unsure	17	7.7
4) Somewhat disagree	4	1.8
5) Strongly disagree	1	0.5
Missing	2
Total	222	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	101	45.9
2) Somewhat agree	98	44.5
3) Neutral or unsure	15	6.8
4) Somewhat disagree	5	2.3
5) Strongly disagree	1	0.5
Missing	4
Total	220	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	149	67.4
2) Somewhat agree	59	26.7
3) Neutral or unsure	10	4.5
4) Somewhat disagree	2	0.9
5) Strongly disagree	1	0.5
Missing	3
Total	221	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
2) Somewhat agree	40	18.1
3) Neutral or unsure	21	9.5
4) Somewhat disagree	82	37.1
5) Strongly disagree	78	35.3
Missing	3
Total	221	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) All of the time	7	3.2
2) Most of the time	119	53.8
3) Some of the time	70	31.7
4) A little of the time	24	10.9
5) None of the time	1	0.5
Missing	3
Total	221	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	8	3.6
2) Most of the time	113	51.4
3) Some of the time	77	35.0
4) A little of the time	17	7.7
5) None of the time	5	2.3
Missing	4
Total	220	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
2) Most of the time	6	2.7
3) Some of the time	46	20.9
4) A little of the time	113	51.4
5) None of the time	55	25.0
Missing	4
Total	220	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) All of the time	1	0.5
2) Most of the time	19	8.6
3) Some of the time	62	28.2
4) A little of the time	106	48.2
5) None of the time	32	14.5
Missing	4
Total	220	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) All of the time	19	8.6
2) Most of the time	146	66.1
3) Some of the time	45	20.4
4) A little of the time	10	4.5
5) None of the time	1	0.5
Missing	3
Total	221	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely delighted	26	11.9
2) Somewhat delighted	89	40.8
3) Little delighted	49	22.5
4) Mixed feelings	38	17.4
5) Terrible	7	3.2
6) Somewhat terrible	7	3.2
7) Extremely terrible	2	0.9
Missing	6
Total	218	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely delighted	47	21.7
2) Somewhat delighted	95	43.8
3) Little delighted	47	21.7
4) Mixed feelings	23	10.6
5) Terrible	5	2.3
Missing	7
Total	217	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely delighted	27	12.4
2) Somewhat delighted	80	36.7
3) Little delighted	55	25.2
4) Mixed feelings	39	17.9
5) Terrible	14	6.4
6) Somewhat terrible	2	0.9
7) Extremely terrible	1	0.5
Missing	6
Total	218	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Extremely delighted	43	19.8
2) Somewhat delighted	115	53.0
3) Little delighted	37	17.1
4) Mixed feelings	17	7.8
5) Terrible	4	1.8
6) Somewhat terrible	1	0.5
Missing	7
Total	217	100.0

218) Are you: (GENDER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	175	78.5
2) Female	48	21.5
Missing	1
Total	223	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
2) Primary school thru 8th grade	1	0.5
4) Completed high school	2	0.9
5) Trade certificate	1	0.5
6) Associate degree	3	1.4
7) Bachelor's degree from a university or college	93	41.9
8) Master's, doctorate, or other graduate degree	122	55.0
Missing	2
Total	222	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Theology	1	0.5
2) Religion	23	10.8
3) Philosophy	17	8.0
4) Other Humanities	61	28.8
5) Natural or Physical Sciences	14	6.6
6) Social or Behavioral Sciences	44	20.8
7) Technical Studies	4	1.9
8) Fine Arts	7	3.3
9) Education	15	7.1
10) Journalism-Communication	7	3.3
11) Business-Economics	14	6.6
12) Bible-Languages-Christ Educ	3	1.4
13) Health-Nursing-Pharmacy	2	0.9
Missing	12
Total	212	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Theology	1	2.3
2) Religion	14	32.6
3) Philosophy	7	16.3
4) Other Humanities	6	14.0
5) Natural or Physical Sciences	2	4.7
6) Social or Behavioral Sciences	6	14.0
7) Technical Studies	1	2.3
8) Fine Arts	3	7.0
9) Education	3	7.0
Missing	181
Total	43	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	222	99.1
1) Checked	2	0.9
Total	224	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	221	98.7
1) Checked	3	1.3
Total	224	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	224	0.00	0.00

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	222	99.1
1) Checked	2	0.9
Total	224	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	8	3.6
1) Checked	216	96.4
Total	224	100.0

227) What is your race or origin? Other (RACEOTH)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	223	99.6
1) Checked	1	0.4
Total	224	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	1	0.5
2) No	214	99.5
Missing	9
Total	215	100.0

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

	N	Mean	Std. Deviation
Total	223	46.55	9.30

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

	TOTAL	%
1) In open country or on a farm	34	15.2
2) In a small city or town	82	36.8
3) In a medium-sized city	36	16.1
4) In a suburb near a large city	51	22.9
5) In a large city	19	8.5
6) Don't know	1	0.4
Missing	1
Total	223	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.)	0	0.0
1) Clergy (pastor, minister, rabbi, priest, etc.)	25	11.3
3) Physician-Dentist-Doctor-Vet	1	0.5
4) Lawyers, Judges, Legislators	5	2.3
5) Teachers, Professors, Educators, Teacher's Aide	8	3.6
6) All Other Professionals	47	21.2
7) Managers and Administrators	55	24.8
8) Clerical & Related Workers	3	1.4
9) Craftsman & Related Workers	22	9.9
10) Operatives-Factory	16	7.2
11) Transport-Laborers	13	5.9
12) Farmers, farm laborers, ranchers	16	7.2
13) Service Workers	4	1.8
14) Not in the labor market, unemployed	1	0.5
16) Armed Services-Police-Fireman	6	2.7
Missing	2
Total	222	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	%
5) Teachers, Professors, Educators, Teacher's Aide	2	22.2
6) All Other Professionals	3	33.3
7) Managers and Administrators	2	22.2
9) Craftsman & Related Workers	2	22.2
Missing	215
Total	9	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	%
1) Clergy(pastor, minister, rabbi, priest, etc.)	2	0.9
2) Other Religious Professional (e.g., nun/sister, missionary, chaplain, Christian educator, layperson, sexton, organist)	1	0.5
5) Teachers, Professors, Educators, Teacher's Aide	27	12.3
6) All Other Professionals	21	9.5
7) Managers and Administrators	9	4.1
8) Clerical & Related Workers	15	6.8
9) Craftsman & Related Workers	4	1.8
10) Operatives-Factory	3	1.4
11) Transport-Laborers	4	1.8
13) Service Workers	17	7.7
15) Homemaker, wife, domestic engineer	116	52.7
18) Volunteer	1	0.5
Missing	4
Total	220	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	%
5) Teachers, Professors, Educators, Teacher's Aide	2	25.0
6) All Other Professionals	1	12.5
7) Managers and Administrators	2	25.0
8) Clerical & Related Workers	1	12.5
9) Craftsman & Related Workers	1	12.5
13) Service Workers	1	12.5
Missing	216
Total	8	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Never Married	12	5.4
2) In first marriage	141	63.2
3) Divorced or separated	16	7.2
4) Widowed	5	2.2
5) Remarried after death of spouse	3	1.3
6) Remarried after divorce	38	17.0
7) In a committed relationship	8	3.6
Missing	1
Total	223	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.)	21	11.3
2) Other Religious Professional (e.g., nun/sister, missionary, chaplain, Christian educator, layperson, sexton, organist)	6	3.2
3) Physician-Dentist-Doctor-Vet	2	1.1
4) Lawyers, Judges, Legislators	1	0.5
5) Teachers, Professors, Educators, Teacher's Aide	46	24.7
6) All Other Professionals	60	32.3
7) Managers and Administrators	12	6.5
8) Clerical & Related Workers	14	7.5
9) Craftsman & Related Workers	3	1.6
10) Operatives-Factory	1	0.5
12) Farmers, farm laborers, ranchers	1	0.5
13) Service Workers	4	2.2
15) Homemaker, wife, domestic engineer	13	7.0
16) Armed Services-Police-Fireman	1	0.5
17) Student	1	0.5
Missing	38
Total	186	100.0

237) 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)	1	7.7
5) Teachers, Professors, Educators, Teacher's Aide	5	38.5
6) All Other Professionals	2	15.4
7) Managers and Administrators	2	15.4
8) Clerical & Related Workers	1	7.7
9) Craftsman & Related Workers	0	0.0
15) Homemaker, wife, domestic engineer	2	15.4
Missing	211
Total	13	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Clergy (pastor, minister, rabbi, priest, etc.)	14	7.7
3) Physician-Dentist-Doctor-Vet	8	4.4
5) Teachers, Professors, Educators, Teacher's Aide	15	8.2
6) All Other Professionals	31	17.0
7) Managers and Administrators	44	24.2
8) Clerical & Related Workers	2	1.1
9) Craftsman & Related Workers	19	10.4
10) Operatives-Factory	16	8.8
11) Transport-Laborers	7	3.8
12) Farmers, farm laborers, ranchers	15	8.2
13) Service Workers	7	3.8
16) Armed Services-Police-Fireman	4	2.2
Missing	42
Total	182	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	20.0
6) All Other Professionals	4	40.0
9) Craftsman & Related Workers	1	10.0
11) Transport-Laborers	1	10.0
12) Farmers, farm laborers, ranchers	2	20.0
Missing	214
Total	10	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) None	26	11.9
1) 1	14	6.4
2) 2	84	38.4
3) 3	59	26.9
4) 4	23	10.5
5) 5	6	2.7
6) 6	4	1.8
7) 7	1	0.5
9) 9	1	0.5
10) 10	1	0.5
Missing	5
Total	219	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	118	52.7
1) None at home	106	47.3
Total	224	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	2	2.7
1) 1	1	1.4
2) 2	1	1.4
3) 3	1	1.4
5) 5	1	1.4
6) 6	1	1.4
7) 7	2	2.7
8) 8	2	2.7
9) 9	1	1.4
10) 10	7	9.5
11) 11	4	5.4
12) 12	7	9.5
13) 13	4	5.4
14) 14	3	4.1
16) 16	2	2.7
17) 17	13	17.6
18) 18	4	5.4
19) 19	1	1.4
20) 20	6	8.1
21) 21	3	4.1
22) 22	4	5.4
24) 24	2	2.7
27) 27	1	1.4
41) 41	1	1.4
Missing	150
Total	74	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	65	13.49	5.91

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	17	13.06	9.60

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	7	9.43	6.11

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	60	80.0
2) Participates elsewhere	7	9.3
3) No	8	10.7
Missing	149
Total	75	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	50	82.0
2) Participates elsewhere	5	8.2
3) No	6	9.8
Missing	163
Total	61	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	13	81.3
2) Participates elsewhere	1	6.3
3) No	2	12.5
Missing	208
Total	16	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	6	100.0
Missing	218
Total	6	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	221	33.10	15.04

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) Less than high school	1	0.5
2) High school graduate	2	0.9
3) Trade certificate/associate's degree	4	1.8
4) Bachelor's degree	93	41.9
5) Graduate degree	122	55.0
Missing	2
Total	222	100.0

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

	TOTAL	%
1) Male	175	78.5
2) Female	48	21.5
Missing	1
Total	223	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	12	5.4
2) In first marriage	141	63.2
3) Divorced or separated	16	7.2
4) Widowed	5	2.2
5) Remarried after divorce or death of spouse	41	18.4
6) In a committed relationship	8	3.6
Missing	1
Total	223	100.0