Exploring Orthodox Generosity: Giving in US Orthodox Parishes Survey

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* 1. The name of your parish (this question is optional: you don't need to answer, if you feel uncomfortable doing so)

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* 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?

	Please, select the state from the drop-down menu
State:	State: Please, select the state from the drop-down menu menu

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* 4. What is the church jurisdiction of your parish?

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Orthodox Church jurisdiction:	Orthodox Church jurisdiction: Please, select church jurisdiction from the drop-down menu menu

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* 5. In general, how much enthusiasm do you feel about the life and programs of your parish?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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

	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	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	In our parish, people are encouraged to give generously not only to the parish, but also to the causes outside of the Orthodox Church 2. Rather agree	In our parish, people are encouraged to give generously not only to the parish, but also to the causes outside of the Orthodox Church 3. Neutral, unsure	In our parish, people are encouraged to give generously not only to the parish, but also to the causes outside of the Orthodox Church 4. Rather 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 5. Strongly disagree
Our parish has a strong and clear vision for its future	Our parish has a strong and clear vision for its future 1. Strongly agree	Our parish has a strong and clear vision for its future 2. Rather agree	Our parish has a strong and clear vision for its future 3. Neutral, unsure	Our parish has a strong and clear vision for its future 4. Rather disagree	Our parish has a strong and clear vision for its future 5. Strongly disagree
Our parishioners are encouraged to invite friends and neighbors to visit our church regardless of whether they are Orthodox or not	Our parishioners are encouraged to invite friends and neighbors to visit our church regardless of whether they are Orthodox or not 1. Strongly agree	Our parishioners are encouraged to invite friends and neighbors to visit our church regardless of whether they are Orthodox or not 2. Rather agree	Our parishioners are encouraged to invite friends and neighbors to visit our church regardless of whether they are Orthodox or not 3. Neutral, unsure	Our parishioners are encouraged to invite friends and neighbors to visit our church regardless of whether they are Orthodox or not 4. Rather disagree	Our parishioners are encouraged to invite friends and neighbors to visit our church regardless of whether they are Orthodox or not 5. Strongly disagree
Our parish uses the Internet and social media tools very effectively	Our parish uses the Internet and social media tools very effectively 1. Strongly agree	Our parish uses the Internet and social media tools very effectively 2. Rather agree	Our parish uses the Internet and social media tools very effectively 3. Neutral, unsure	Our parish uses the Internet and social media tools very effectively 4. Rather disagree	Our parish uses the Internet and social media tools very effectively 5. Strongly disagree
Our parish is always willing to try something new, to change and to meet new challenges	Our parish is always willing to try something new, to change and to meet new challenges 1. Strongly agree	Our parish is always willing to try something new, to change and to meet new challenges 2. Rather agree	Our parish is always willing to try something new, to change and to meet new challenges 3. Neutral, unsure	Our parish is always willing to try something new, to change and to meet new challenges 4. Rather disagree	Our parish is always willing to try something new, to change and to meet new challenges 5. Strongly disagree
We do NOT have a problem finding people to volunteer in the parish	We do NOT have a problem finding people to volunteer in the parish 1. Strongly agree	We do NOT have a problem finding people to volunteer in the parish 2. Rather agree	We do NOT have a problem finding people to volunteer in the parish 3. Neutral, unsure	We do NOT have a problem finding people to volunteer in the parish 4. Rather disagree	We do NOT have a problem finding people to volunteer in the parish 5. Strongly disagree
Our parish has a strong ethnic heritage and culture that we are trying to preserve	Our parish has a strong ethnic heritage and culture that we are trying to preserve 1. Strongly agree	Our parish has a strong ethnic heritage and culture that we are trying to preserve 2. Rather agree	Our parish has a strong ethnic heritage and culture that we are trying to preserve 3. Neutral, unsure	Our parish has a strong ethnic heritage and culture that we are trying to preserve 4. Rather disagree	Our parish has a strong ethnic heritage and culture that we are trying to preserve 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	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	Opportunities to serve in leadership positions in our parish are equally available to all members if one is willing to make the commitment 2. Rather agree	Opportunities to serve in leadership positions in our parish are equally available to all members if one is willing to make the commitment 3. Neutral, unsure	Opportunities to serve in leadership positions in our parish are equally available to all members if one is willing to make the commitment 4. Rather disagree	Opportunities to serve in leadership positions in our parish are equally available to all members if one is willing to make the commitment 5. Strongly disagree
Decisions about the life of our parish are made with open discussion by parish leadership and ordinary members	Decisions about the life of our parish are made with open discussion by parish leadership and ordinary members 1. Strongly agree	Decisions about the life of our parish are made with open discussion by parish leadership and ordinary members 2. Rather agree	Decisions about the life of our parish are made with open discussion by parish leadership and ordinary members 3. Neutral, unsure	Decisions about the life of our parish are made with open discussion by parish leadership and ordinary members 4. Rather disagree	Decisions about the life of our parish are made with open discussion by parish leadership and ordinary members 5. Strongly disagree
Our parish is caring and supportive of members who have financial and personal needs	Our parish is caring and supportive of members who have financial and personal needs 1. Strongly agree	Our parish is caring and supportive of members who have financial and personal needs 2. Rather agree	Our parish is caring and supportive of members who have financial and personal needs 3. Neutral, unsure	Our parish is caring and supportive of members who have financial and personal needs 4. Rather disagree	Our parish is caring and supportive of members who have financial and personal needs 5. Strongly disagree

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* 11. What is your age?

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* 12. Which of the following best describes your religious upbringing?

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

Orthodox lay person

Ordained Orthodox clergyman

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