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Exploring Orthodox Generosity: Giving in US Orthodox Parishes
1.
The name of your parish (this question is optional: you don't need to answer, if you feel uncomfortable doing so)
2.
In what ZIP code is your parish located? (This question is optional)
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3.
In what state is your parish located?
(Required.)
Please, select the state from the drop-down menu
State:
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AL
AK
AZ
AR
CA
CO
CT
DE
DC
FL
GA
HI
ID
IL
IN
IA
KS
KY
LA
ME
MD
MA
MI
MN
MS
MO
MT
NE
NV
NH
NJ
NM
NY
NC
ND
OH
OK
OR
PA
RI
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
VT
VA
WA
WV
WI
WY
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4.
What is the church jurisdiction of your parish?
(Required.)
Please, select church jurisdiction from the drop-down menu
Orthodox Church jurisdiction:
-- Select an option --
Antiochian Archdiocese
Carpatho-Russian Diocese
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese
Orthodox Church in America
Romanian Archdiocese
Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia
Serbian Orthodox Church
Ukrainian Orthodox Church
Any other jurisdiction
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5.
In general, how much enthusiasm do you feel about the life and programs of your parish?
(Required.)
Very low enthusiasm
Moderately low enthusiasm
Moderately high enthusiasm
Very high enthusiasm
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6.
Overall, how would you describe your parish's financial health?
(Required.)
In serious difficulty
In some difficulty
Tight, but we manage
Good
Excellent
I don't know / Not sure
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7.
How would you describe the change in the membership of your parish during the past 3 years?
(Required.)
It has been declining
It has remained more or less stable
It has been growing
I don't know / Not sure
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8.
Which of these two statements comes closer to your views?
(Required.)
Part of a person's spiritual life is about using money and possessions generously in ways that please God
Money and material possessions have nothing to do with spiritual or religious issues
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9.
What is your approach to the biblical standard of tithing: i.e. giving 10% of income to Church?
(Required.)
The tithe belongs to God. In addition, Christians should give offerings as they are able
The tithe is an ideal to be striven for by all Christians, but it is not obligatory
Giving a certain proportion of one's income, but not tithing (i.e. not 10%), should be emphasized
I personally do not support the idea of "proportionate giving" (i.e. donating certain % of income)
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10.
Please, indicate to what extent you AGREE or DISAGREE with the following statements about your parish
(Required.)
1. Strongly agree
2. Rather agree
3. Neutral, unsure
4. Rather disagree
5. Strongly disagree
In our parish, people are encouraged to give generously not only to the parish, but also to the causes outside of the Orthodox Church
1. Strongly agree
2. Rather agree
3. Neutral, unsure
4. Rather disagree
5. Strongly disagree
Our parish has a strong and clear vision for its future
1. Strongly agree
2. Rather agree
3. Neutral, unsure
4. Rather disagree
5. Strongly disagree
Our parishioners are encouraged to invite friends and neighbors to visit our church regardless of whether they are Orthodox or not
1. Strongly agree
2. Rather agree
3. Neutral, unsure
4. Rather disagree
5. Strongly disagree
Our parish uses the Internet and social media tools very effectively
1. Strongly agree
2. Rather agree
3. Neutral, unsure
4. Rather disagree
5. Strongly disagree
Our parish is always willing to try something new, to change and to meet new challenges
1. Strongly agree
2. Rather agree
3. Neutral, unsure
4. Rather disagree
5. Strongly disagree
We do NOT have a problem finding people to volunteer in the parish
1. Strongly agree
2. Rather agree
3. Neutral, unsure
4. Rather disagree
5. Strongly disagree
Our parish has a strong ethnic heritage and culture that we are trying to preserve
1. Strongly agree
2. Rather agree
3. Neutral, unsure
4. Rather disagree
5. Strongly disagree
Opportunities to serve in leadership positions in our parish are equally available to all members if one is willing to make the commitment
1. Strongly agree
2. Rather agree
3. Neutral, unsure
4. Rather disagree
5. Strongly disagree
Decisions about the life of our parish are made with open discussion by parish leadership and ordinary members
1. Strongly agree
2. Rather agree
3. Neutral, unsure
4. Rather disagree
5. Strongly disagree
Our parish is caring and supportive of members who have financial and personal needs
1. Strongly agree
2. Rather agree
3. Neutral, unsure
4. Rather disagree
5. Strongly disagree
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11.
What is your age?
(Required.)
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12.
Which of the following best describes your religious upbringing?
(Required.)
I was raised and have always been active in the Orthodox Church
I was raised in the Orthodox Church, but was inactive in Church for a period of time
I was raised in a non-Orthodox religious tradition and became Orthodox later in life
I grew up in a non-religious family and joined the Orthodox Church at a later stage in life
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13.
You are
(Required.)
Orthodox lay person
Ordained Orthodox clergyman
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