More than a third of members and elders, and one in four pastors and specialized clergy, see such a periodical as not too important or not at all important . Another third report that their congregations usually include world mission in its programming. Only one in 20 pastors or elders believe that the level of involvement has decreased . Few panelists in any sample consider themselves very well informed about international events. This survey was initially mailed in August 1998, and returns were accepted until November 1998.
Results are subject to sampling and other errors.
Small differences should be interpreted cautiously. The report includes a data appendix that presents the percentage responses to each survey question separately for members, elders, pastors, and specialized clergy.