Pastors were divided on whether or not there would be widespread consensus among church members for their congregations to increase help to the poor. Presbyterians who volunteer time and services to address needs of the poor do so in a variety of institutional ways. Figure 5 Around two-thirds of members and elders report that their communities have public transportation services. Large majorities of panelists support providing public transportation services to enable welfare recipients who do not own cars to get to work . This survey was initially mailed in August 1997, and returns were accepted until December 1997.
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.