The November 2011 Presbyterian Panel survey included a number of multiple-choice Bible knowledge questions. This PDF contains all of the Bible questions from the Member/Elder (ruling elder) version and the Minister (teaching elder) version of the surveys, and separate copies of the questions with the correct answers to each. This set can be used for small groups or individual assessment of Bible knowledge.
The November 2011 Presbyterian Panel survey included a number of multiple-choice Bible knowledge questions. This PDF contains all of the Bible knowledge questions from both the Member/Elder (ruling elder) version and the Minister (teaching elder) version of the survey.
The Presbyterian Panel consists of three nationally representative samples of groups affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.): members, ruling elders serving on session, and teaching elders. For most analyses, teaching elders are split into two groups based on current call: pastors, serving congregations, and specialized ministers, serving elsewhere. These pages summarize major findings from the November 2011 survey on the Bible. Questions cover Bible reading and study, and knowledge of both the Old and New Testaments.
Types of pastoral leaders serving congregations; opinions about pastoral transitions, reasons why some congregations lack installed pastors, and other issues; activities, skills, and characteristics that are essential for pastors; and activities that are essential for elders.
The November 2011 Presbyterian Panel Survey, pertaining to Biblical issues.
Importance of, familiarity with, and experiences with the work of the Compassion, Peace and Justice ministry area, including Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, Presbyterian Hunger Program, Presbyterian Peacemaking Program, Self-Development of People, Child Advocacy, and others.
Feedback from Presbyterians about the four churchwide special offerings (One Great Hour of Sharing, Pentecost, Peacemaking, and Christmas Joy) and the ministries they support, amounts and reasons for giving to each offering, and likelihood of giving if specific changes were made. Also giving by Presbyterians to other charitable causes.
Full report from the February 2009 Presbyterian Panel Survey. The report summarizes the experiences of members, elders, and ministers with baptism and the Lord’s Supper and their views about the sacraments. Includes details about the most recent baptism and Lord’s Supper celebration that panelists experienced as well as how and when panelists were baptized. The survey was conducted for the Theology Worship and Education ministry area.
Summary of findings from the November 2010 Presbyterian Panel Survey. Types of pastoral leaders serving congregations; opinions about pastoral transitions, reasons why some congregations lack installed pastors, and other issues; activities, skills, and characteristics that are essential for pastors; and activities that are essential for elders.
Summary of findings from the August 2010 Presbyterian Panel Survey. Importance of, familiarity with, and experiences with the work of the Compassion, Peace and Justice ministry area, including Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, Presbyterian Hunger Program, Presbyterian Peacemaking Program, Self-Development of People, Child Advocacy, and others