Rates of approval among pastors are around one-half as large. Most of the rest respond uncertain . New samples are drawn every three years. These pages summarize major findings from the second survey completed by the 2000-2002 Panel, initially sampled in the fall of 1999. This survey was initially mailed in February 2000, and returns were accepted through April 2000.
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.