1. How do you identify yourself?   Response Percent Response Total     Spiritual, but without any religious affiliation 12.4% 94     Christian - Catholic 4.6% 35     Christian – Protestant 33.8% 256     Christian – Other 16.6% 126     Agnostic 7.4% 56     Atheist 18.1% 137     Other (please specify) 7% 53 Total Respondents   757 (skipped this question)   8

2. To what degree did (or does) the following shape your faith? Completely A lot Somewhat A little Not at all Response Average My mother / female caregiver shaped my faith 6% (42) 32% (243) 21% (158) 16% (121) 25% (185) 3.22 My father / male caregiver shaped my faith 2% (16) 24% (180) 19% (140) 19% (143) 36% (265) 3.62 Church shapes my faith 7% (50) 31% (235) 18% (137) 10% (78) 33% (249) 3.32 The Bible shapes my faith 12% (87) 26% (198) 18% (135) 13% (100) 31% (232) 3.26 Another relative shaped my faith 2% (16) 22% (166) 22% (163) 17% (128) 36% (266) 3.63 My spouse or partner shapes my faith 2% (15) 14% (101) 17% (122) 14% (97) 53% (381) 4.02 Total Respondents   758 (skipped this question)   7

3. How often do you attend a church service currently?   Response Percent Response Total     Every week 36.4% 263     Once or twice a month 8.7% 63     Once every few months 7.2% 52     One or twice a year 9.8% 71     Less than once a year 3% 22     Only for weddings and funerals 16.3% 118     Never 18.5% 134 Total Respondents   723 (skipped this question)   42

4. Please give your opinion of the following statements: "My beliefs align with..." Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neutral / no opinion Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree Response Average a particular denomination 11% (84) 29% (216) 13% (98) 9% (66) 37% (271) 3.30 a particular church 6% (46) 27% (194) 17% (125) 9% (63) 41% (303) 3.52 the Bible 25% (185) 26% (191) 8% (59) 8% (61) 34% (250) 3.00 Total Respondents   749 (skipped this question)   16

5. When did you begin attending church?   Response Percent Response Total     I don’t attend church 26.5% 198     More than 20 years ago 47.3% 353     16-20 years ago 10.6% 79     11-15 years ago 3.8% 28     6-10 years ago 2.5% 19     5 years or less 9.2% 69 Total Respondents   746 (skipped this question)   19

6. Who/what introduced you to your first church experience?   Response Percent Response Total     Family invited / took me 86.7% 477     A friend invited me 3.6% 20     A leader in the church invited me 1.3% 7     I saw an advertisement 0% 0     I went on my own 1.8% 10     Other (please specify) 6.5% 36 Total Respondents   550 (skipped this question)   215

7. Was your first experience in a church a positive one?   Response Percent Response Total     Yes 79.3% 585     No 18.6% 137     I have never been in a church 2.2% 16 Total Respondents   738 (skipped this question)   27

8. How long did it take you to decide if you wanted to come back to church or not?   Response Percent Response Total     Immediately 63.1% 423     A day 2.7% 18     A week 6.1% 41     A month 2.7% 18     A year 3% 20     More than a year 22.4% 150 Total Respondents   670 (skipped this question)   95

9. On average, how many minutes per week do you spend involved in prayer/meditation?   Response Percent Response Total     30 minutes or less 56.8% 402     31-60 minutes 21.3% 151     61-90 minutes 10.7% 76     91-120 minutes 4.2% 30     More than 120 minutes 6.9% 49 Total Respondents   708 (skipped this question)   57

10. On average, how many minutes per week do you spend involved reading the Bible or other religious texts?   Response Percent Response Total     30 or less 66.8% 472     31-60 15% 106     61-90 7.5% 53     91-120 3.1% 22     More than 120 minutes 7.6% 54 Total Respondents   707 (skipped this question)   58

11. Please share your opinions about the following statements: "Churches are..." Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neutral / no opinion Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree Response Average necessary 26% (182) 24% (169) 13% (93) 8% (58) 27% (190) 2.86 healthy 12% (80) 31% (216) 19% (133) 20% (139) 18% (127) 3.02 an important part of my life 31% (218) 15% (105) 10% (72) 7% (47) 36% (252) 3.01 focused on what’s important 7% (46) 27% (189) 15% (106) 26% (179) 25% (173) 3.35 offering valuable programs for me 11% (74) 23% (160) 18% (127) 18% (122) 31% (212) 3.34 responsible with money 6% (41) 28% (191) 29% (204) 17% (119) 20% (139) 3.18 comforting places 22% (150) 40% (280) 14% (100) 10% (71) 13% (93) 2.53 Total Respondents   695 (skipped this question)   70

12. How important are the following issues for churches to address? Essential Very important Somewhat important Not important Response Average Worship 44% (303) 18% (126) 16% (107) 22% (149) 2.15 Social activism (serving homeless, elderly, disabled, etc.) 60% (410) 26% (179) 7% (50) 7% (47) 1.61 Moral issues 32% (220) 31% (211) 21% (146) 16% (108) 2.21 Bible Study 31% (213) 23% (159) 21% (142) 25% (167) 2.39 Saving people 21% (143) 15% (101) 25% (172) 39% (268) 2.83 Fellowship / community 53% (366) 25% (174) 12% (83) 9% (63) 1.77 Evangelism 22% (150) 18% (120) 19% (132) 41% (277) 2.79 Prayer 46% (311) 20% (139) 15% (104) 19% (128) 2.07 Total Respondents   690 (skipped this question)   75

13. How accurately do these words describe organized religion: Very accurate Moderately accurate Slightly accurate Not accurate at all Response Average Challenging 13% (88) 32% (214) 29% (192) 25% (167) 2.66 Judgmental 47% (310) 29% (191) 20% (134) 5% (31) 1.83 Distant 14% (91) 25% (168) 36% (240) 25% (165) 2.72 Engaged 12% (80) 40% (261) 33% (216) 15% (101) 2.51 Compassionate 14% (95) 38% (256) 32% (215) 15% (100) 2.48 Available 35% (235) 38% (252) 21% (136) 6% (40) 1.97 Sacred 14% (94) 32% (210) 26% (172) 28% (188) 2.68 Frightening 20% (131) 25% (166) 29% (192) 27% (177) 2.62 Energetic 13% (85) 41% (269) 34% (227) 13% (83) 2.46 Intimidating 18% (123) 32% (210) 30% (203) 20% (130) 2.51 Supportive 18% (121) 39% (260) 30% (200) 13% (83) 2.37 Strong 20% (135) 39% (259) 28% (186) 13% (83) 2.33 Total Respondents   667 (skipped this question)   98

14. How strongly do you agree with the following statements about church? Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neutral / no opinion Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree Response Average It’s a place where my opinions can be heard 17% (109) 27% (179) 15% (100) 16% (107) 24% (159) 3.04 Secular music is acceptable in worship 31% (202) 25% (166) 25% (161) 10% (65) 9% (57) 2.40 It’s all right to question and doubt there 62% (407) 20% (129) 5% (34) 5% (34) 8% (49) 1.76 You should know what you believe before going 11% (71) 13% (87) 18% (114) 28% (182) 30% (196) 3.53 They should welcome everyone 81% (529) 9% (59) 8% (50) 1% (6) 1% (9) 1.33 They overstep their limits politically 37% (244) 24% (160) 18% (119) 11% (74) 9% (60) 2.31 It’s OK to use other secular media (TV shows, movies, books, etc.) there 37% (245) 29% (192) 20% (134) 7% (47) 6% (36) 2.14 Total Respondents   657 (skipped this question)   108

15. How strongly do you agree with the following statements: “My positive feelings about organized religion come from…” Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neutral / no opinion Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree Response Average personal experience 48% (308) 21% (133) 12% (74) 5% (31) 14% (90) 2.15 family 30% (193) 34% (218) 13% (85) 6% (39) 16% (99) 2.42 friends 20% (129) 37% (233) 20% (126) 8% (53) 15% (92) 2.60 other religious people 17% (107) 35% (219) 18% (113) 10% (65) 21% (130) 2.83 the media 0% (3) 5% (30) 20% (129) 25% (156) 50% (315) 4.18 somewhere else 7% (45) 18% (113) 51% (321) 6% (39) 17% (108) 3.08 Total Respondents   637 (skipped this question)   128

16. How strongly do you agree with the following statements: “My negative feelings about organized religion come from…” Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neutral / no opinion Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree Response Average personal experience 43% (276) 28% (179) 9% (56) 10% (61) 11% (68) 2.17 family 14% (91) 26% (165) 17% (109) 21% (133) 21% (135) 3.09 friends 13% (84) 33% (209) 23% (142) 17% (109) 14% (87) 2.85 other religious people 48% (305) 32% (203) 8% (53) 6% (35) 6% (37) 1.89 the media 39% (246) 31% (194) 15% (94) 7% (44) 9% (57) 2.17 somewhere else 23% (144) 21% (134) 42% (263) 6% (37) 8% (50) 2.55 Total Respondents   641 (skipped this question)   124

17. Someone must be baptized in order to be saved.   Response Percent Response Total     Agree 7.9% 46     Disagree 92.1% 535 Total Respondents   581 (skipped this question)   184

18. Please give your opinion of the following statements: "In general, churches are..." Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neutral / no opinion Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree Response Average safe places 26% (161) 42% (260) 12% (73) 12% (75) 8% (51) 2.35 growing 18% (114) 32% (196) 21% (127) 24% (148) 5% (32) 2.66 becoming obsolete 14% (89) 20% (125) 20% (122) 24% (149) 22% (135) 3.19 geared toward people my age 4% (24) 19% (115) 20% (125) 34% (209) 23% (143) 3.54 in need of serious changes 47% (294) 33% (206) 12% (73) 5% (32) 2% (15) 1.82 Total Respondents   622 (skipped this question)   143

19. Please give your feelings about the following words / phrases: Very positive Somewhat positive Neutral / no opinion Somewhat negative Very negative Response Average Church 25% (156) 25% (157) 15% (94) 17% (105) 18% (109) 2.76 Denomination 8% (52) 19% (116) 26% (159) 26% (163) 21% (129) 3.32 Bible 37% (229) 21% (129) 11% (70) 12% (77) 19% (116) 2.55 Jesus 54% (337) 16% (97) 13% (81) 8% (49) 9% (57) 2.02 Salvation 29% (180) 16% (98) 13% (78) 19% (120) 23% (145) 2.92 Sunday School 18% (109) 25% (157) 17% (105) 21% (128) 20% (121) 2.99 Worship 40% (249) 21% (131) 12% (74) 9% (58) 17% (107) 2.42 Holy 43% (267) 20% (126) 13% (83) 9% (57) 14% (88) 2.31 Prayer 52% (322) 20% (121) 10% (65) 5% (34) 13% (78) 2.07 God 61% (379) 12% (77) 9% (55) 4% (22) 14% (88) 1.97 Total Respondents   623 (skipped this question)   142

20. On average, how many hours per month do you volunteer (including at church)?   Response Percent Response Total     None 32% 198     1-5 35.8% 221     6-10 14.7% 91     11-15 6.8% 42     16-20 3.9% 24     More than 20 6.8% 42 Total Respondents   618 (skipped this question)   148

21. On average, how much do you donate to charity every year (including at church)?   Response Percent Response Total     Less than $100 37.4% 229     $100 to $499 31.5% 193     $500 to $999 9.6% 59     $1,000 to $2,499 9% 55     $2,500 to $4,999 7.3% 45     $5,000 or more 5.2% 32 Total Respondents   613 (skipped this question)   153

22. Please offer your opinion of the following statements: Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neutral / no opinion Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree Response Average I am a spiritual person 53% (329) 24% (146) 6% (39) 4% (23) 13% (82) 2.00 I am a religious person 29% (181) 20% (123) 9% (58) 10% (61) 32% (197) 2.95 Church is a necessary part of spiritual life 27% (165) 20% (122) 6% (34) 11% (70) 37% (227) 3.12 I have a desire to grow spiritually 59% (366) 19% (115) 6% (34) 4% (24) 13% (79) 1.92 I feel like church has something important to offer me. 30% (186) 23% (142) 5% (34) 11% (69) 30% (189) 2.89 I am aware of the services and programs offered at my local churches. 31% (190) 31% (193) 9% (55) 13% (83) 15% (95) 2.51 Church is an important part of my own spiritual growth 34% (208) 15% (94) 6% (36) 10% (61) 36% (220) 2.99 Total Respondents   619 (skipped this question)   146

23. Please give your feelings about the following phrases about religion: Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neutral / no opinion Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree Response Average It does an adequate job of addressing human sexuality 3% (21) 7% (43) 10% (63) 23% (141) 56% (345) 4.22 It should be a source of information/education on sexual issues 20% (121) 24% (150) 12% (75) 11% (70) 32% (198) 3.12 Everything that we need to know about sex is in the Bible 4% (24) 7% (40) 5% (33) 15% (91) 69% (426) 4.39 I know someone who has been sexually abused by a religious leader 13% (77) 10% (59) 23% (140) 6% (37) 49% (298) 3.69 Total Respondents   614 (skipped this question)   151

24. I have had a hurtful experience related to church:   Response Percent Response Total     Yes 49.8% 306     No 50.2% 308 Total Respondents   614 (skipped this question)   151

25. Negative experiences in the past significantly impact my attendance at church now.   Response Percent Response Total     Yes 46.6% 143     No 53.4% 164 Total Respondents   307 (skipped this question)   458

26. If a church offered the things that were important to me, I would attend.   Response Percent Response Total     Yes 53.8% 328     No 22.3% 136     Maybe 23.9% 146 Total Respondents   610 (skipped this question)   155

27. I prefer not to share my spiritual experience with others.   Response Percent Response Total     Yes 23.6% 144     No 76.4% 465 Total Respondents   609 (skipped this question)   156

28. I experience God in nature as much or more than I do in church.   Response Percent Response Total     Yes 71.3% 432     No 28.7% 174 Total Respondents   606 (skipped this question)   159

29. How important do you consider the following: Very important Somewhat important Slightly important Not important Response Average Giving time to charity 52% (310) 35% (212) 10% (57) 4% (21) 1.65 Making a claim of faith 26% (155) 22% (132) 13% (77) 39% (235) 2.65 Being baptized 19% (116) 22% (131) 14% (84) 45% (268) 2.84 Giving money to charity 34% (205) 42% (252) 19% (113) 5% (30) 1.95 Taking communion 31% (186) 16% (99) 9% (56) 43% (259) 2.65 Praying regularly 46% (275) 17% (101) 9% (53) 28% (171) 2.20 Confessing sins 26% (157) 17% (100) 15% (90) 42% (251) 2.73 Going to church 21% (126) 24% (141) 15% (87) 41% (245) 2.75 Learning scripture 26% (156) 20% (123) 18% (111) 35% (210) 2.63 Total Respondents   600 (skipped this question)   165

30. How much hope do you find in the following: A lot Some A little None Response Average Church 26% (154) 23% (140) 16% (95) 35% (208) 2.60 Nature 64% (385) 25% (147) 8% (46) 3% (19) 1.50 Friends 64% (381) 29% (175) 6% (35) 1% (6) 1.44 Family 67% (401) 23% (140) 8% (47) 2% (10) 1.44 The Bible 37% (219) 19% (112) 12% (74) 32% (190) 2.39 Art 41% (242) 33% (196) 18% (107) 9% (52) 1.95 Children 68% (405) 18% (106) 9% (54) 6% (34) 1.53 My job 19% (113) 36% (213) 28% (164) 18% (104) 2.44 My own private expressions of faith 53% (315) 22% (134) 7% (44) 17% (104) 1.89 Studying philosophy/other spiritual paths 34% (203) 33% (194) 19% (111) 15% (87) 2.14 Total Respondents   599 (skipped this question)   166

31. How inspired are you by the following: A lot Some A little None Response Average Music 73% (433) 22% (134) 4% (24) 1% (6) 1.34 Beauty 55% (325) 29% (175) 13% (76) 3% (20) 1.65 Worship 35% (207) 20% (118) 14% (83) 32% (188) 2.42 Sacrifice 45% (271) 28% (167) 15% (88) 12% (71) 1.93 Generosity 72% (431) 22% (131) 5% (31) 1% (4) 1.34 Compassion 83% (494) 15% (89) 2% (11) 1% (3) 1.20 Peace 73% (437) 21% (127) 5% (27) 1% (7) 1.34 Total Respondents   598 (skipped this question)   167

32. Please give your opinion of the following statements: "God is..." Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neutral / no opinion Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree Response Average Loving 65% (380) 7% (39) 14% (82) 1% (7) 13% (78) 1.91 Distant 8% (47) 10% (58) 18% (105) 16% (96) 48% (280) 3.86 Judgmental 15% (87) 14% (84) 17% (98) 18% (105) 36% (213) 3.47 Merciful 58% (341) 9% (55) 15% (87) 3% (15) 15% (89) 2.07 All-powerful 47% (276) 13% (77) 17% (97) 7% (39) 17% (98) 2.33 All knowing 54% (319) 12% (73) 14% (82) 3% (20) 16% (92) 2.13 Present everywhere 65% (379) 8% (49) 12% (70) 2% (11) 13% (78) 1.91 Total Respondents   589 (skipped this question)   176

33. Please give your opinion of the following statements: Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neutral / no opinion Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree Response Average Evil is real 48% (283) 23% (135) 10% (58) 5% (30) 14% (84) 2.15 I am loved 78% (460) 14% (84) 5% (31) 2% (9) 1% (5) 1.33 We are tested by God 24% (139) 17% (99) 14% (81) 13% (76) 33% (192) 3.14 Everything happens for a reason 35% (204) 25% (145) 9% (52) 12% (69) 20% (120) 2.59 Jesus died for our sins 43% (253) 12% (72) 11% (64) 5% (30) 29% (170) 2.65 Sometimes, violence is necessary 11% (62) 35% (204) 12% (69) 17% (102) 26% (151) 3.13 I believe in Satan / The Devil 27% (161) 11% (66) 9% (56) 11% (64) 41% (243) 3.27 People are basically good 25% (150) 38% (227) 14% (82) 13% (75) 9% (56) 2.42 Total Respondents   590 (skipped this question)   175

34. Please select the answer that best describes the God of your understanding:   Response Percent Response Total     God is male 9.2% 52     God is female 0.5% 3     God has human characteristics, but not gender 15.2% 86     God cannot be defined by any human terms 75.1% 426 Total Respondents   567 (skipped this question)   198

35. Please give your opinion about the following statements: “I believe that Jesus…” Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neutral / no opinion Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree Response Average was born of a virgin and rose from the dead 38% (222) 9% (54) 12% (71) 8% (47) 33% (195) 2.90 is holier than other prophets 40% (234) 12% (68) 19% (109) 6% (33) 24% (144) 2.63 was a wise teacher 68% (398) 16% (94) 7% (44) 2% (11) 7% (42) 1.65 is the son of God 49% (289) 11% (64) 9% (52) 6% (33) 26% (150) 2.47 is the Messiah 44% (262) 11% (66) 13% (74) 6% (36) 26% (151) 2.57 was just a man 23% (135) 20% (120) 11% (63) 11% (63) 35% (207) 3.15 didn’t exist 5% (28) 5% (29) 12% (72) 10% (57) 68% (404) 4.32 was a revolutionary 56% (328) 21% (122) 12% (70) 2% (13) 9% (53) 1.88 Total Respondents   590 (skipped this question)   175

36. Where does evil come from?   Response Percent Response Total     From within human beings 33.6% 192     From outside human beings 3.8% 22     Both from within and outside human beings 62.6% 358 Total Respondents   572 (skipped this question)   193

37. Please share your opinion of the following statements: "I believe..." Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neutral / no opinion Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree Response Average in angels 41% (239) 18% (106) 11% (67) 4% (25) 26% (151) 2.56 in miracles 46% (273) 22% (128) 8% (46) 4% (25) 20% (116) 2.29 in heaven 44% (259) 17% (98) 10% (57) 6% (35) 24% (141) 2.49 in hell 28% (162) 13% (75) 11% (63) 10% (57) 39% (232) 3.21 in demons 24% (141) 15% (87) 11% (65) 11% (64) 39% (230) 3.26 it’s more important how you live than what you believe 41% (244) 25% (147) 9% (55) 13% (79) 11% (65) 2.28 unless you claim Jesus as savior, you go to hell 14% (83) 6% (36) 8% (45) 11% (62) 62% (364) 4.00 we are all judged when we die 26% (155) 19% (111) 12% (71) 10% (57) 33% (196) 3.05 Total Respondents   590 (skipped this question)   175

38. Please share your opinion of the following statements: "The Bible..." Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neutral / no opinion Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree Response Average is the perfect, inspired word of God 17% (101) 12% (69) 7% (42) 12% (71) 51% (299) 3.68 is not perfect, but has divine elements and truth 24% (140) 29% (169) 9% (50) 10% (60) 28% (166) 2.90 is no more than an important historical document 14% (79) 20% (117) 10% (59) 20% (119) 36% (209) 3.45 offers important moral lessons 44% (254) 35% (204) 6% (34) 5% (31) 10% (60) 2.04 contains mostly facts 11% (62) 13% (75) 13% (77) 26% (150) 38% (219) 3.67 is a fake 7% (43) 11% (65) 11% (66) 17% (97) 53% (310) 3.97 Total Respondents   585 (skipped this question)   180

39. Please give your opinion of the following statements: Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neutral / no opinion Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree Response Average There are other texts just as sacred as those included in the Bible 25% (147) 24% (138) 27% (155) 7% (42) 17% (101) 2.68 The New Testament is more important than the Old Testament 4% (24) 14% (81) 30% (176) 21% (121) 31% (178) 3.60 The Gospel texts (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) are more important than the rest of the Bible 2% (9) 10% (56) 31% (178) 24% (139) 34% (199) 3.80 The Gospel texts are written by four men named Matthew, Mark, Luke and John 21% (124) 14% (83) 26% (150) 13% (73) 26% (149) 3.07 Authors of the Gospel were part of Jesus’ twelve disciples 16% (92) 17% (97) 30% (176) 12% (68) 25% (148) 3.14 The Bible can be used to make any point 24% (142) 29% (169) 12% (69) 12% (71) 23% (132) 2.80 The Bible has done just as much damage in the world as it has done good 26% (151) 28% (162) 11% (63) 14% (80) 22% (125) 2.77 Total Respondents   584 (skipped this question)   181

40. Please give your opinion of the following statements: "Christians are..." Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neutral / no opinion Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree Response Average Focused on saving souls 10% (58) 36% (208) 24% (139) 20% (117) 10% (57) 2.84 Hypocrites 22% (127) 49% (283) 14% (82) 9% (52) 6% (36) 2.29 Compassionate 16% (90) 48% (276) 17% (98) 13% (77) 6% (37) 2.47 Judgmental 27% (159) 52% (299) 8% (48) 9% (50) 4% (23) 2.10 Open-minded 6% (36) 25% (145) 14% (80) 33% (194) 22% (125) 3.39 Conservative 17% (97) 45% (260) 22% (125) 11% (65) 6% (32) 2.44 Anyone who lives in a Christ-like way 17% (98) 29% (171) 20% (118) 15% (89) 18% (104) 2.88 The only ones who will go to heaven 8% (44) 6% (33) 15% (87) 11% (66) 60% (350) 4.11 Total Respondents   583 (skipped this question)   182

41. What is / are your preferred worship style(s)? (Mark all that apply)   Response Percent Response Total   Liturgical service (Very traditional – high church) 23.3% 133   Vesper service / Prayer-centered service 29.9% 171   Blended service (combination of contemporary and traditional. May include elements of other styles) 41.5% 237   Praise and worship service (Contemporary music, leader-driven, less formal, generally includes multimedia) 37% 211   Charismatic / Pentecostal worship (highly expressive, speaking in tongues, healing, spontaneous, interactive) 6.1% 35   Spirit-led service (Quaker-style, no leadership, spirit-led sharing) 11.6% 66   Communion service (Communion-centered) 35.6% 203   Media and drama-centered service (More contemporary, less leader-driven, experiential, sensory) 15.8% 90   Gospel service (African-American style, music-driven, high energy, interactive) 19.6% 112   Hymn-sing or song service (Music only) 20.3% 116   Multicultural (uses elements of various faith/cultural expressions of worship) 26.4% 151   Meditation service (Contemplative, silent reflection, less structure) 33.3% 190   Emergent style (Heavy group participation, prayer stations, multi-sensory) 11.7% 67   Taize service (Chant, reflective style, communal, silence, less leader-driven) 16.8% 96   Other 4.7% 27   I don’t have a preference 13.1% 75   I don’t know 8.9% 51   Other (please specify) 15.8% 90 Total Respondents   571 (skipped this question)   194

42. What is / are your preferred style(s) of music in a worship / sacred setting?   Response Percent Response Total   Hymns with Piano 41.3% 234   A capella (no instruments) 31.4% 178   Contemporary “Praise” music (more modern, guitar, keyboard-driven) 42.3% 240   Choral 32.3% 183   Hymns with Organ 32.3% 183   Blended (Combination of traditional & contemporary styles) 40% 227   Gospel (African-American Style) 25.2% 143   Rap / R & B 4.2% 24   Acoustic / Bluegrass / Southern Gospel 23.6% 134   Caribbean / Reggae 9.2% 52   Hard rock / metal / punk 10.4% 59   Chant 16% 91   Other 3.7% 21   I don’t have a preference 15.2% 86   I don’t know 5.3% 30   Other (please specify) 12% 68 Total Respondents   567 (skipped this question)   198

43. How old are you?   Response Percent Response Total     18 7.6% 44     19 4.1% 24     20 3.4% 20     21 5% 29     22 4.1% 24     23 4.1% 24     24 7.2% 42     25 8.8% 51     26 7.9% 46     27 6.4% 37     28 6.6% 38     29 2.4% 14     30 5.7% 33     31 5.5% 32     32 4.7% 27     33 1.7% 10     34 3.1% 18     35 1.9% 11     36 2.2% 13     37 1.9% 11     38 1.4% 8     39 1.7% 10     40 2.4% 14 Total Respondents   580 (skipped this question)   185

44. What is the highest level of education you have completed?   Response Percent Response Total     Some high school 3.8% 22     High school diploma or GED 6% 35     Some college 25.6% 149     Associates degree 5% 29     College degree (undergraduate) 33.7% 196     Masters degree 23.4% 136     Doctoral degree 2.4% 14 Total Respondents   581 (skipped this question)   184

45. Relationship status:   Response Percent Response Total     Single - never married 54% 314     Married – never divorced 30.6% 178     Divorced 3.4% 20     Remarried 3.4% 20     Partnered 8.1% 47     Widowed 0.3% 2 Total Respondents   581 (skipped this question)   184

46. Number of children   Response Percent Response Total     0 77.5% 447     1 8.3% 48     2 10.4% 60     3 3.3% 19     4 0.5% 3     5 or more 0% 0 Total Respondents   577 (skipped this question)   188

47. Household Annual Income:   Response Percent Response Total     $24,999 or less 23.8% 134     $25,000 to $49,999 32.1% 181     $50,000 to $74,999 21.1% 119     $75,000 to $99,999 12.4% 70     $100,000 or higher 10.5% 59 Total Respondents   563 (skipped this question)   202

48. Ethnicity (please mark all that apply):   Response Percent Response Total   American Indian or Alaska Native 3% 17   Asian 1.7% 10   Black or African American 3.8% 22   Hispanic or Latino 5.6% 32   Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0.2% 1   White 88.9% 512   Other (please specify) 4% 23 Total Respondents   576 (skipped this question)   189

49. Sexual orientation:   Response Percent Response Total     Straight 89% 516     Gay/Lesbian 4.5% 26     Bisexual 4.3% 25     Undecided 2.2% 13 Total Respondents   580 (skipped this question)   185

50. Are you a resident in the United States?   Response Percent Response Total     Yes 92.8% 538     No 7.2% 42 Total Respondents   580 (skipped this question)   185

51. Please select your state of residence:   Response Percent Response Total     Alabama 0.9% 5     Alaska 0% 0     Arizona 2.1% 11     Arkansas 1.3% 7     California 7.1% 38     Colorado 13.9% 74     Connecticut 0.4% 2     Delaware 0% 0     Florida 1.9% 10     Georgia 1.7% 9     Hawaii 0% 0     Idaho 0.6% 3     Illinois 3.6% 19     Indiana 2.4% 13     Iowa 1.3% 7     Kansas 1.7% 9     Kentucky 5.2% 28     Louisiana 0.9% 5     Maine 0.2% 1     Maryland 1.1% 6     Massachusetts 0.7% 4     Michigan 1.1% 6     Minnesota 1.1% 6     Mississippi 0.4% 2     Missouri 7.1% 38     Montana 0.2% 1     Nebraska 0.2% 1     Nevada 0% 0     New Hampshire 0.2% 1     New Jersey 0.7% 4     New Mexico 0.7% 4     New York 2.1% 11     North Carolina 1.5% 8     North Dakota 0.2% 1     Ohio 2.6% 14     Oklahoma 6.4% 34     Oregon 0.9% 5     Pennsylvania 1.7% 9     Rhode Island 0.2% 1     South Carolina 0.7% 4     South Dakota 0% 0     Tennessee 3.4% 18     Texas 14.2% 76     Utah 0.9% 5     Vermont 0% 0     Virginia 2.2% 12     Washington 2.2% 12     Washington, DC 0.7% 4     West Virginia 0.4% 2     Wisconsin 0.4% 2     Wyoming 0.2% 1     Other US Territory (please specify) 0.2% 1 Total Respondents   534 (skipped this question)   231

52. Are your parents (please mark all that apply):   Response Percent Response Total   Married 59.9% 346   Divorced 31.1% 180   Separated 1% 6   Father is deceased 8.5% 49   Mother is deceased 2.6% 15   Both parents are deceased 1.2% 7   I don't know 0.3% 2   Other (please specify) 3.3% 19 Total Respondents   578 (skipped this question)   187

53. How many brothers and sisters do you have?   Response Percent Response Total     0 9.9% 57     1 42.1% 241     2 26.2% 150     3 11.3% 65     4 5.2% 30     5 or more 5.2% 30 Total Respondents   573 (skipped this question)   192

54. With what denomination to you most closely identify?   Response Percent Response Total     Roman Catholic 4.5% 26     Eastern Orthodox 0.5% 3     None 25% 143     Anglican / Episcopal Church 1.9% 11     Lutheran 1.2% 7     Anabaptist 0.2% 1     Methodist 3.7% 21     Baptist 5.6% 32     Pentecostal 0.5% 3     Charismatic 0.3% 2     Society of Friends (Quakers) 0.3% 2     Mennonite 0.2% 1     Church of Christ, Scientist 0.2% 1     Churches of Christ 0.5% 3     Seventh Day Adventist 0% 0     Independent Christian Churches and Churches of Christ 0.9% 5     Assembly of God 0.9% 5     Evangelical Free 1% 6     Evangelical Covenant Church 0% 0     Calvary Chapel 0% 0     Nazarene 0.5% 3     Orthodox 0.3% 2     Church of God in Christ 0.5% 3     Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 29.2% 167     United Church of Christ 2.4% 14     Unitarian 3.3% 19     Unity Churches International 0.3% 2     Independent / Non-Denominational 6.6% 38     Other Protestant Denomination 3% 17     Other – Not listed above 6.1% 35 Total Respondents   572 (skipped this question)   193

55. What is the best thing about religion?  Total Respondents   484 (skipped this question)   281

56. What is the worst thing about religion?  Total Respondents   486 (skipped this question)   279

57. What are the most important changes that religious institutions need to make?  Total Respondents   475 (skipped this question)   290