A small majority of pastors rate the Mariners' groups in their congregations as either effective or very effective . Of those reporting familiarity, about as many rate the page as helpful as not helpful . New samples are drawn every three years. These pages summarize major findings from the fourth survey completed by the 2000-2002 Panel, initially sampled in the fall of 1999. This survey was initially mailed in August 2000, and returns were accepted through October 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.