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1 Page 1 of 40 Logged in as "newlifeupc" Log Off Home Create Survey My Surveys Address Book My Account Need Help? survey title: What Do You Believe? Edit Title design survey collect responses analyze results View Summary current report: Default Report Add Report Browse s Summary Filter s Crosstab s s Active Filter: UPCI Ministers Only Total: 631 Edit Filter Filtered: 452 Unapply Filter Share s Show this Page Only Page: A Survey for United Pentecostal Church International Ministers 1. I agree to the terms above. All of my answers are truthful and sincere. Yes 100.0% 452 No 0.0% 0 answered question 452 skipped question 0 Show this Page Only Page: A Survey for United Pentecostal Church International Ministers

2 Page 2 of Are you a minister?* Yes 100.0% 452 No 0.0% 0 answered question 452 skipped question 0 2. Do you hold ministerial credentials with the UPCI?* By answering this question, whether yes or no, you affirm that your answer is true and that you will only take the survey once. Yes 100.0% 452 No 0.0% 0 answered question 452 skipped question 0 3. What type of credentials? Ordained 60.3% 272 General 22.2% 100 Local 17.5% 79 answered question 451 skipped question 1

3 Page 3 of How long have you held credentials? (In years) % % % % % % 114 answered question 450 skipped question 2 5. If you are not a minister, do you attend a church pastored by a UPCI minister? Yes 5.5% 22 No 0.0% 0 Not applicable 94.5% 381 answered question 403 skipped question Gender Male 98.4% 441 Female 1.6% 7 answered question 448 skipped question 4

4 Page 4 of Age* % % % % % % % % % % % 13 answered question 452 skipped question 0 8. How long have you had the baptism of the Holy Spirit? (In years) % % % % % % 90 answered question 436 skipped question 16

5 Page 5 of How long have you had the baptism of the Holy Spirit? (In years) % % % % % 29 answered question 436 skipped question Were you raised in an Apostolic church? Yes 71.6% 312 No 28.4% 124 answered question 436 skipped question UPCI district of residence Alabama 2.8% 12 Alaska/Yukon 2.3% 10 Arizona 0.2% 1 Arkansas 3.7% 16 Atlantic 0.7% 3 British Columbia 0.5% 2 answered question 436 skipped question 16

6 Page 6 of UPCI district of residence Canadian Plains 0.0% 0 Central Canadian 0.0% 0 Colorado 0.2% 1 Connecticut 1.4% 6 Florida 1.6% 7 Foreign National Workers 0.2% 1 Georgia 0.5% 2 Hawaii 0.2% 1 Idaho 0.0% 0 Illinois 5.3% 23 Indiana 4.8% 21 Iowa 1.1% 5 Kansas 0.0% 0 Kentucky 0.7% 3 Louisiana 4.1% 18 Maine 1.4% 6 Maryland/Washington 0.5% 2 Massachussetts/Rh IS 0.2% 1 Michigan 1.8% 8 Minnesota 0.5% 2 Mississippi 2.1% 9 Missouri 8.7% 38 Nebraska 0.7% 3 New Hampshire/VT 0.9% 4 answered question 436 skipped question 16

7 Page 7 of UPCI district of residence New Jersey Metro 0.2% 1 New Jersery/Delaware 0.5% 2 New York 0.2% 1 New York Metro 0.2% 1 Newfounland 0.0% 0 North Carolina 0.7% 3 North Dakota 0.0% 0 Nova Scotia 0.0% 0 Ohio 2.5% 11 Oklahoma 5.3% 23 Ontario 2.1% 9 Oregon 0.5% 2 Pennsylvania 0.7% 3 Quebec 0.0% 0 Rocky Mountain 0.5% 2 Southern California 1.6% 7 South Carolina 1.8% 8 South Dakota 0.0% 0 South Texas 9.2% 40 Tennessee 1.4% 6 Texas 10.3% 45 Texico 1.4% 6 Virginia 0.5% 2 Washington 0.9% 4 answered question 436 skipped question 16

8 Page 8 of UPCI district of residence West Virginia 4.1% 18 Western 4.4% 19 Wisconsin 0.7% 3 Other 0.2% 1 Foreign Missionary 3.2% 14 answered question 436 skipped question Current ministerial involvement* Evangelist, prophet, or other itinerant minister 10.6% 48 Administrator 3.3% 15 Missionary 4.6% 21 Music 0.0% 0 Pastor, assistant or associate 19.5% 88 Pastor, senior 52.4% 237 Pastor, youth 4.9% 22 Retired 1.1% 5 Teacher 3.5% 16 answered question 452 skipped question 0

9 Page 9 of Are you full-time in ministry? Yes 66.7% 300 No 33.3% 150 answered question 450 skipped question 2 Show this Page Only Page: A Survey for United Pentecostal Church International Ministers 1. What is the population of the community where your ministry is primarily situated? 10,000 or less 14.2% 48 10,000 25, % 43 25,000 50, % 44 50, , % , , % , , % ,000 one million 7.7% 26 Over one million 14.2% 48 I am an itinerant minister and therefore not situated in a single community. 4.5% 15 answered question 337 skipped question 115

10 Page 10 of Did you attend or are you attending a UPCI Bible college? Yes 55.9% 248 No 44.1% 196 answered question 444 skipped question 8 3. Did you attend or are you attending Urshan Graduate School of Theology? Yes 2.9% 13 No 97.1% 433 answered question 446 skipped question 6 4. Did you attend or are you attending another seminary or graduate school of theology? Yes 14.0% 62 No 86.0% 381 answered question 443 skipped question 9

11 Page 11 of Did you attend or are you attending a secular college or university? Yes 53.1% 238 No 46.9% 210 answered question 448 skipped question 4 Show this Page Only Page: A Survey for United Pentecostal Church International Ministers 1. Do you agree with the Fundamental Doctrine of the UPCI? "The basic and fundamental doctrine of this organization shall be the Bible standard of full salvation, which is repentance, baptism in water by immersion in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and the baptism of the Holy Spirit with the initial sign of speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance. We shall endeavor to keep the unity of the Spirit until we all come into the unity of the faith, at the same time admonishing all brethren that they shall not contend for their different views to the disunity of the body." Yes 96.2% 357 No 3.8% 14 answered question 371 skipped question Which statement best describes your view of the Articles of Faith of the UPCI? I fully agree with. Needs to be reworded I fully disagree with. answered question 387 skipped question 65

12 Page 12 of Which statement best describes your view of the Articles of Faith of the UPCI? or clarified. The One True God 96.1% (371) 3.9% (15) 0.0% (0) 386 The Son of God 93.4% (353) 6.6% (25) 0.0% (0) 378 The Name 95.8% (367) 4.2% (16) 0.0% (0) 383 Creation of Man and His Fall 97.9% (375) 2.1% (8) 0.0% (0) 383 Repentance 98.2% (376) 1.8% (7) 0.0% (0) 383 Water Baptism 94.8% (364) 4.9% (19) 0.3% (1) 384 The Baptism of the Holy Spirit 95.1% (365) 4.4% (17) 0.5% (2) 384 Divine Healing 96.9% (371) 3.1% (12) 0.0% (0) 383 Sacrament or Communion 93.5% (357) 6.3% (24) 0.3% (1) 382 Footwashing 82.5% (316) 15.1% (58) 2.3% (9) 383 Holiness 60.5% (230) 34.5% (131) 5.0% (19) 380 The Grace of God 91.1% (348) 7.9% (30) 1.0% (4) 382 Restitution of All Things 83.2% (311) 16.6% (62) 0.3% (1) 374 Conscientious Scruples 66.7% (252) 28.0% (106) 5.3% (20) 378 answered question 387 skipped question 65

13 Page 13 of Which statement best describes your view of the Articles of Faith of the UPCI? Secret Societies, etc. 76.2% (288) 16.4% (62) 7.4% (28) 378 Translation of Saints 88.3% (333) 11.4% (43) 0.3% (1) 377 Marriage and Divorce 71.0% (267) 27.7% (104) 1.3% (5) 376 Tithing 93.5% (357) 5.8% (22) 0.8% (3) 382 Second Coming of Jesus 92.3% (348) 6.6% (25) 1.1% (4) 377 The Millennium 87.5% (329) 10.9% (41) 1.6% (6) 376 Final Judgment 93.4% (354) 5.5% (21) 1.1% (4) 379 Public School Activities 41.8% (158) 46.3% (175) 11.9% (45) 378 Religious Holidays 78.1% (289) 20.0% (74) 1.9% (7) 370 answered question 387 skipped question Which statement best describes your view of the Position Papers in the UPCI Manual? Needs to I fully agree with. be reworded or I fully disagree with. clarified. Abortion 93.9% (353) 4.0% (15) 2.1% (8) 376 Church and State Relations 90.9% (338) 8.1% (30) 1.1% (4) 372 answered question 381 skipped question 71

14 Page 14 of Which statement best describes your view of the Position Papers in the UPCI Manual? Church Schools 87.7% (320) 11.8% (43) 0.5% (2) 365 Coming of the Lord, The 91.3% (336) 8.7% (32) 0.0% (0) 368 Computers and the Internet 70.3% (258) 28.6% (105) 1.1% (4) 367 Ethics (ministerial) 85.0% (317) 15.0% (56) 0.0% (0) 373 Family, The 96.8% (361) 3.2% (12) 0.0% (0) 373 Gambling 88.0% (330) 9.1% (34) 2.9% (11) 375 Holiness 62.0% (233) 31.9% (120) 6.1% (23) 376 Homosexuality 92.8% (349) 5.3% (20) 1.9% (7) 376 Judicial Procedure 84.8% (313) 14.1% (52) 1.1% (4) 369 Racial and Ethnic Affirmation 89.9% (330) 9.3% (34) 0.8% (3) 367 Restoration of Ministers 57.9% (212) 33.1% (121) 9.0% (33) 366 Revised Standard Version, The 68.6% (247) 22.8% (82) 8.6% (31) 360 Sports (organized) 30.4% (112) 41.3% (152) 28.3% (104) 368 Technology 50.1% (185) 40.1% (148) 9.8% (36) 369 Transcendental Meditation 88.0% (323) 8.4% (31) 3.5% (13) 367 answered question 381 skipped question 71

15 Page 15 of Which statement best describes your view of the Position Papers in the UPCI Manual? True Humanity of Jesus Christ, The 95.1% (351) 4.9% (18) 0.0% (0) 369 Unity of Oneness Believers 92.4% (341) 7.3% (27) 0.3% (1) 369 Video (restriction) 28.5% (105) 46.3% (171) 25.2% (93) 369 answered question 381 skipped question 71 Show this Page Only Page: A Survey for United Pentecostal Church International Ministers 1. Do you have a designated mentor? Yes 65.6% 244 No 34.4% 128 answered question 372 skipped question Do you have one or more persons who have designated you as their mentor? Yes 65.5% 243 No 34.5% 128 answered question 371 skipped question 81

16 Page 16 of Are you optimistic about the future of the Oneness Pentecostal movement in North America? Yes 88.7% 330 No 11.3% 42 answered question 372 skipped question Are you optimistic about the future of the UPCI in North America? Yes 67.1% 249 No 32.9% 122 answered question 371 skipped question The greatest issue facing the UPCI in North America is: Attracting and retaining ministers 7.8% 29 Culture 7.8% 29 Diversity 2.7% 10 Education 3.0% 11 Evangelism/mission 11.1% 41 Leadership 10.0% 37 answered question 371 skipped question 81

17 Page 17 of The greatest issue facing the UPCI in North America is: Technology 5.1% 19 Theology (new birth) 1.9% 7 Theology (Oneness/Christology) 1.1% 4 Theology (sanctification/holiness/separation) 25.1% 93 Unity 13.7% 51 Show replies Other (please specify) 10.8% 40 answered question 371 skipped question The second greatest issue facing the UPCI in North America is: Attracting and retaining ministers 15.2% 56 Culture 10.0% 37 Diversity 3.8% 14 Education 3.0% 11 Evangelism/mission 10.0% 37 Leadership 7.6% 28 Technology 8.4% 31 Theology (new birth) 6.0% 22 Theology (Oneness/Christology) 1.4% 5 Theology (sanctification/holiness/separation) 16.5% 61 answered question 369 skipped question 83

18 Page 18 of The second greatest issue facing the UPCI in North America is: Unity 12.5% 46 Show replies Other (please specify) 5.7% 21 answered question 369 skipped question The third greatest issue facing the UPCI in North America is: Attracting and retaining ministers 12.5% 46 Culture 9.5% 35 Diversity 5.2% 19 Education 6.0% 22 Evangelism/mission 7.4% 27 Leadership 10.4% 38 Technology 10.9% 40 Theology (new birth) 3.3% 12 Theology (Oneness/Christology) 2.5% 9 Theology (sanctification/holiness/separation) 12.3% 45 Unity 15.0% 55 Show replies Other (please specify) 5.2% 19 answered question 367 skipped question 85 Show this Page Only Page: A Survey for United Pentecostal Church International Ministers

19 Page 19 of Which statement best describes your position on when a person is saved? 1. A person is saved when he has faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. 1.9% 7 2. A person is saved when he has faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, repents of sin, and makes a commitment to live for God. 5.0% A person is saved when he has faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, repents of sin, and receives the baptism of the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking with other tongues. 1.7% 6 4. A person is saved when he has faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, when he repents of sin, is baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and receives the baptism of the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking with other tongues. 91.4% 330 answered question 361 skipped question Which statement best describes your understanding of baptism? 1. Baptism is only an outward symbol and public confession of the inward work of salvation. 0.0% 0 answered question 366 skipped question 86

20 Page 20 of Which statement best describes your understanding of baptism? 2. All believers should be baptized in obedience to the commands of Scripture. 10.1% Baptism is part of the new birth and therefore part of the salvation experience. 89.9% 329 answered question 366 skipped question Which statement best describes your views on the environment? 1. Humans have dominion over creation. We can use it for our benefit and pleasure. 7.8% Humans are stewards of creation. We are responsible to manage it. 64.4% Ecological concerns like global warming are often fallacies based on a liberal agenda. 27.8% 100 answered question 360 skipped question Which statement best describes your views on social action? 1. The church s mission is evangelism and it should not be distracted in order to do social work. 1.1% 4 answered question 363 skipped question 89

21 Page 21 of Which statement best describes your views on social action? 2. It is the role of government to take care of the poor. 0.0% 0 3. Christians should be actively involved in helping the underprivileged. 16.8% The church's primary mission is evangelism; however, Christian ethics includes a concern for the poor. 82.1% 298 answered question 363 skipped question Which statement best describes your views on technology? 1. Our historical position on technology was unnecessary. 23.2% Our historical position on technology is still valid. 4.1% Our historical position on technology was valid but no longer applies. 22.7% Our historical position on technology was valid and serves as a guiding principle for how we should respond to technology in the future. 50.0% 181 answered question 362 skipped question 90

22 Page 22 of Which statement best describes your views on sanctification/holiness/separation? 1. Holiness is an inward reality of the heart. 7.7% Holiness is an inward reality of the heart that is expressed outwardly. 91.2% Believers are holy because of the work of Calvary no matter their lifestyle. 1.1% 4 answered question 362 skipped question Which statement best describes your views on sanctification/holiness/separation? 1. Our historical positions on holiness were unnecessary. 11.2% Our historical positions on holiness are still valid. 17.6% Our historical positions on holiness were valid but no longer apply. 5.3% Our historical positions on holiness were valid and serve as guiding principles for how we should respond to lifestyle issues in the future. 65.9% 236 answered question 358 skipped question 94

23 Page 23 of Which statement best describes your views on attire for worship? 1. Casual clothing is a symbol of a lax attitude toward God, church, and doctrine. 20.3% Casual clothing is more authentic for more people and therefore is appropriate for worship. 4.7% Casual clothing is neither good nor bad so long as it is modest. 75.0% 270 answered question 360 skipped question Which statement best describes your views on attire for ministers in worship? 1. A minister should preach in a suit and tie to reflect the dignity of his task. 44.0% A minister should dress like the majority of people who attend worship so long as it is modest and decent. 9.7% A minister should dress like an ordinary person in the community so long as it is modest and decent. 13.4% A minister should dress according to the expectations of the majority of the audience as long as it is modest and decent. 33.0% 116 answered question 352 skipped question 100 Show this Page Only

24 Page 24 of 40 Page: A Survey for United Pentecostal Church International Ministers 1. Which statement best describes your relationship with the UPCI? 1. I find little practical value in belonging to the UPCI. 17.7% It is beneficial for me to belong to the UPCI. 43.9% I am deeply enriched by belonging to the UPCI. 38.4% 139 answered question 362 skipped question Which statement best describes your relationship with the UPCI? 1. I am considered to be part of the mainstream. 41.6% I am considered to be more conservative than the mainstream. 22.0% I am considered to be more progressive than the mainstream. 27.0% I am considered to be more liberal than the mainstream. 9.4% 34 answered question 363 skipped question 89

25 Page 25 of Which statement best describes your relationship with the UPCI? 1. I am not involved in any meaningful way. 7.9% I am involved to the extent I want to be. 38.1% I am disenfranchised with the UPCI. 8.8% I am heavily involved in the UPCI. 45.2% 165 answered question 365 skipped question Which statement best describes your relationship with the UPCI? 1. I am dissatisfied with the UPCI for personal reasons. 22.9% I am dissatisfied with the UPCI for doctrinal reasons. 16.2% I am satisfied with the UPCI. 60.9% 218 answered question 358 skipped question Which statement best describes your relationship with the UPCI? answered question 364 skipped question 88

26 Page 26 of Which statement best describes your relationship with the UPCI? 1. I am deeply committed to the UPCI. 53.6% I am marginally committed to the UPCI. 32.1% I am not committed to the UPCI. 6.0% I am ambivalent in my commitment to the UPCI. 8.2% 30 answered question 364 skipped question Which statement best describes your relationship with the UPCI? 1. If the UPCI ever significantly changes its present teachings, I intend to withdraw from fellowship. 52.1% If the UPCI does not significantly change its present teachings, I intend to withdraw from fellowship. 10.3% I am committed to stay with the UPCI. 37.6% 132 answered question 351 skipped question Which statement best describes your view of the future of the UPCI? answered question 365 skipped question 87

27 Page 27 of Which statement best describes your view of the future of the UPCI? 1. The UPCI is balanced and will continue to be a leader in the Oneness movement. 49.3% The UPCI is becoming more conservative. 1.4% 5 3. The UPCI is becoming more liberal. 27.4% The UPCI is becoming irrelevant. 21.9% 80 answered question 365 skipped question 87 Show this Page Only Page: A Survey for United Pentecostal Church International Ministers 1. Which statement best describes your view on wealth? 1. A minister should live a moderate lifestyle. 74.1% A minister should enjoy life just as everyone else does. 24.8% The Bible does not address how we spend our money. 1.1% 4 answered question 363 skipped question 89

28 Page 28 of Which statement best describes your position on music in church? 1. Much contemporary music is a departure from what is acceptable in worship. 11.3% Music styles must be contemporary and relevant to society. 5.5% Most music styles are neither good nor bad; each church must decide what works best. 83.1% 301 answered question 362 skipped question Which statement best describes your position on worship services. 1. Shouting, dancing, running the aisles, and other expressions of worship are normal responses to a move of the Spirit which should be expected frequently. 80.6% Shouting, dancing, running the aisles, and other expressions of worship are normal responses to a move of the Spirit but should be experienced only occasionally. 18.6% Shouting, dancing, running the aisles, and other expressions of worship are inappropriate expressions of out-of-control emotionalism. 0.8% 3 answered question 355 skipped question 97

29 Page 29 of Who has the authority to make lifestyle determinations like gender distinctives, guidelines for modesty, and limits on technology? Individual Christians 26.9% 96 Pastors 69.5% 248 The collective body of ministers (the UPCI) 26.1% 93 answered question 357 skipped question Which statement best describes your position on involving new converts? 1. Newcomers should be involved immediately in whatever ways they are gifted, even in leadership and on the platform. 5.9% Newcomers should be involved immediately in whatever ways they are gifted, but not in leadership or on the platform until they have been baptized in Jesus name and received the baptism of the Holy Spirit. 36.0% Newcomers should be involved immediately in whatever ways they are gifted, but not in leadership or on the platform until they have been baptized in Jesus name, received the baptism of the Holy Spirit, and are upholding the expressions of holiness as stated in the UPCI Manual. 51.4% 184 answered question 358 skipped question 94

30 Page 30 of Which statement best describes your position on involving new converts? 4. Newcomers should not be involved in any way until they have proved themselves. 6.7% 24 answered question 358 skipped question Which statement best describes your view of the supernatural spiritual gifts in I Corinthians 12 14? 1. The gifts are valid and needed in the church today. 82.0% The gifts are valid but often are misused or counterfeited. 17.1% The gifts are valid but have lost usefulness from abuse. 0.8% 3 4. The gifts are not valid for today. 0.0% 0 answered question 362 skipped question How important is it for ministers of the UPCI to be in agreement on the following areas? Each Agreement is important Agreement is desirable person should make his own decision New birth 92.9% (338) 5.8% (21) 1.4% (5) 364 answered question 364 skipped question 88

31 Page 31 of How important is it for ministers of the UPCI to be in agreement on the following areas? Oneness of God/Christology 96.7% (352) 3.0% (11) 0.3% (1) 364 Sanctification/holiness/separation 55.6% (202) 30.3% (110) 14.0% (51) 363 Eschatology (end times) 17.3% (63) 45.6% (166) 37.1% (135) 364 Footwashing 25.7% (93) 38.4% (139) 35.9% (130) 362 Secular political party affiliation 8.0% (29) 22.3% (81) 69.8% (254) 364 Ecological concerns 5.6% (20) 28.6% (103) 65.8% (237) 360 Social concerns 13.0% (47) 41.6% (150) 45.4% (164) 361 Annihilation of the wicked 61.0% (221) 20.4% (74) 18.5% (67) 362 Spiritual gifts 63.2% (230) 30.2% (110) 6.6% (24) 364 answered question 364 skipped question 88 Show this Page Only Page: A Survey for United Pentecostal Church International Ministers 1. Sanctification/holiness/separation is a doctrinal matter. True 82.9% 300 False 13.0% 47 answered question 362 skipped question 90

32 Page 32 of Sanctification/holiness/separation is a doctrinal matter. Not sure 4.1% 15 answered question 362 skipped question Scripture instructs women today to grow their hair long. True 87.8% 317 False 9.4% 34 Not sure 2.8% 10 answered question 361 skipped question Scripture teaches women today not to cut or trim their hair. True 76.5% 277 False 14.9% 54 Not sure 8.6% 31 answered question 362 skipped question 90

33 Page 33 of Scripture teaches men today not to have noticeably long hair. True 90.3% 324 False 7.8% 28 Not sure 1.9% 7 answered question 359 skipped question Scriptural principles teach Christians not to wear makeup. True 69.5% 251 False 20.5% 74 Not sure 10.0% 36 answered question 361 skipped question Scriptural principles teach Christians not to wear ornamental jewelry. True 74.4% 268 False 16.9% 61 Not sure 8.6% 31 answered question 360 skipped question 92

34 Page 34 of Christians should not attend professional sporting events. True 21.2% 76 False 60.6% 217 Not sure 18.2% 65 answered question 358 skipped question Women in North America should only wear skirts or dresses. True 71.6% 257 False 20.3% 73 Not sure 8.1% 29 answered question 359 skipped question Men in North America should only wear pants (excluding shorts). True 68.2% 244 False 23.5% 84 Not sure 8.4% 30 answered question 358 skipped question 94

35 Page 35 of Men in North America should only wear pants and shorts to the knees. True 42.2% 149 False 45.0% 159 Not sure 12.7% 45 answered question 353 skipped question A pastor should be accountable to lay people. True 62.2% 222 False 26.1% 93 Not sure 11.8% 42 answered question 357 skipped question A minister should be accountable to denominational/organizational leaders. True 79.5% 283 False 14.3% 51 Not sure 6.2% 22 answered question 356 skipped question 96

36 Page 36 of A minister can choose his or her authorities/leaders/mentors. True 74.1% 260 False 16.8% 59 Not sure 9.1% 32 answered question 351 skipped question A lay person can choose his or her authorities/leaders/mentors. True 49.7% 175 False 38.9% 137 Not sure 11.4% 40 answered question 352 skipped question Which statement best describes your views on establishing pastoral compensation? A pastor s compensation should equal 100% of the tithing. 15.3% 54 A pastor s compensation should equal a percentage of the tithing. 35.3% 125 A pastor s compensation should be a salary that he or she sets. 23.7% 84 answered question 354 skipped question 98

37 Page 37 of Which statement best describes your views on establishing pastoral compensation? A pastor s compensation should be determined by the church board. 25.7% 91 answered question 354 skipped question The same method for establishing a pastor s salary should be used in setting salaries for all staff. True 39.8% 142 False 49.6% 177 Not sure 10.6% 38 answered question 357 skipped question 95 Show this Page Only Page: A Survey for United Pentecostal Church International Ministers 1. Clothing should be modest which excludes such things as shorts or tight clothing in public. True 84.9% 297 False 9.4% 33 Not sure 5.7% 20 answered question 350 skipped question 102

38 Page 38 of Scriptural principles teach men not to grow facial hair. True 7.8% 28 False 84.9% 303 Not sure 7.3% 26 answered question 357 skipped question Prior stands on technology are now irrelevant. True 46.2% 162 False 36.2% 127 Not sure 17.7% 62 answered question 351 skipped question It is no longer practical to teach traditional Pentecostal holiness standards. True 13.7% 49 False 78.2% 280 Not sure 8.1% 29 answered question 358 skipped question 94

39 Page 39 of We should expect and encourage people to receive the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in other tongues in most of our church services. True 94.1% 335 False 3.7% 13 Not sure 2.2% 8 answered question 356 skipped question We should baptize new believers immediately upon their repentance or baptism in the Spirit. True 87.9% 312 False 8.2% 29 Not sure 3.9% 14 answered question 355 skipped question Which statement best describes your view of Twitter? 1. I do not know what Twitter is. 18.2% I am not interested in Twitter. 25.8% Twitter is a waste of time. 7.6% Twitter is a recent fad. 16.2% 58 answered question 357 skipped question 95

40 Page 40 of Which statement best describes your view of Twitter? 5. Twitter provides a good opportunity to communicate. 31.1% Every pastor should use Twitter. 1.1% 4 answered question 357 skipped question If you could make one request or ask one question of your district superintendent, what would it be? Show replies 195 answered question 195 skipped question If you could make one request or ask one question of the general superintendent, what would it be? Show replies 204 answered question 204 skipped question 248 Anti-Spam Policy Terms of Use Privacy Statement Opt Out/Opt In Contact Us We're Hiring! Copyright SurveyMonkey.com. All Rights Reserved. No portion of this site may be copied without the express written consent of SurveyMonkey.com. 35

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