Laity are more evenly divided. Almost all panelists interact once in a while with persons of other racial ethnic groups in their local community, and many do so often. New samples are drawn every three years. These pages summarize major findings from the fifth survey completed by the 2000-2002 Panel, initially sampled in the fall of 1999. This survey was initially mailed in November 2000, and returns were accepted through January 2001.
Results are subject to sampling and other errors.
Small differences should be interpreted cautiously. Included is a data appendix that presents the percentage responses to each survey question separately for members, elders, pastors, and specialized clergy.