Importance of, familiarity with, and experiences with the work of the Compassion, Peace and Justice ministry area, including Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, Presbyterian Hunger Program, Presbyterian Peacemaking Program, Self-Development of People, Child Advocacy, and others.
Summary of findings from the August 2010 Presbyterian Panel Survey. Importance of, familiarity with, and experiences with the work of the Compassion, Peace and Justice ministry area, including Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, Presbyterian Hunger Program, Presbyterian Peacemaking Program, Self-Development of People, Child Advocacy, and others
These pages summarize major findings from the first survey sent to all panelists asked to serve from 2000 to 2002. The survery was initially mailed in September 1999, and returns were accepted until January 2000.
This Report profiles Presbyterians as a people, describing them as a faith community (beliefs, church backgrounds, and levels of church involvement) and as a social and demographic community (age, sex, marital status, living arrangements, etc.).
These pages summarize major findings from the first survey sent to all panelists asked to serve from 2003 to 2005.
Covers familiarity with and opinions on reparations for racial ethnic or other groups.
These pages summarize major findings from the fifth survey completed by the 2003-2005 Panel. The first half uses text and graphics to highlight important and useful findings. An appendix follows with comparative tables that display the percentage distribution of responses to every question for each of the four Panel groups.
Covers familiarity with and opinions on reparations for racial ethnic or other groups.
These pages summarize major findings from the fifth survey completed by the 2003-2005 Panel, initially sampled in the fall of 2002.
The Presbyterian Panel is made up of representative samples of ruling elders (“lay” leaders) currently serving on session, other members of congregations, and teaching elders (ministers of Word and Sacrament) who respond to quarterly surveys about issues that are important to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). (The session is the governing body of a Presbyterian congregation.) For reporting and analysis, teaching elders are split into two groups based on current call: pastors, serving congregations, and specialized ministers, serving elsewhere. Through the use of scientific sampling, the Panel is “re-established” every three years.
The first survey completed by new panelists …
The Presbyterian Panel consists of three nationally representative samples of groups affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.): members, ruling elders (formerly known as elders), and teaching elders (also known as ministers). For most analyses, teaching elders are split into two groups based on current call: pastors, serving congregations, and specialized ministers, serving elsewhere. New samples are drawn every three years. This summary offers results from the initial survey completed in fall 2011 by the 2012-2014 Panel.
A full report of the February 1994 Presbyterian Panel questionnaire. This report covers issues related to spiritual practices, growth and and faith.