Page 1 of 41 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 Active Filter: UPCI Ministers Only Total: 631 Edit Filter + Active Crosstab: Age: 61 & older Total: 631 Edit Crosstab = Started Survey: 631 Completed Survey: 431 (6) s Filtered: 452 Unapply Filter Crosstabbed: 55 Unapply Crosstab Matching Criteria: 50 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 10 (25) 10 10 10 (50) No answered question 25 12 13 50 skipped question 0 Show this Page Only Page: A Survey for United Pentecostal Church International Ministers 1. Are you a minister?* Yes 10 (25) 10 10 10 (50) No answered question 25 12 13 50 skipped question 0
Page 2 of 41 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 10 (25) 10 10 10 (50) No answered question 25 12 13 50 skipped question 0 3. What type of credentials? Ordained 96.0% (24) 10 (11) 10 98.0% (48) General 4.0% 2.0% Local answered question 25 11 13 49 skipped question 1 4. How long have you held credentials? (In years) 0-5 4.0% 2.0% 6-10 4.0% 2.0% 11-15 2.0% 16-20 4.0% 2.0% 21-25 8.0% 6.1% 26+ 8 (20) 81.8% 10 85.7% (42) answered question 25 11 13 49 skipped question 1
Page 3 of 41 5. If you are not a minister, do you attend a church pastored by a UPCI minister? Yes 4.0% 16.7% 6.4% No Not applicable 96.0% (24) 10 83.3% 93.6% (44) answered question 25 10 12 47 skipped question 3 6. Gender Male 95.8% (23) 91.7% (11) 10 95.9% (47) Female 4.2% 4.1% answered question 24 12 13 49 skipped question 1 7. 18-25 26-30 31-35 36-40 41-45 46-50 51-55 answered question 25 12 13 50 skipped question 0
Page 4 of 41 7. 56-60 61-65 10 (25) 5 (25) 66-70 10 24.0% 71+ 10 26.0% answered question 25 12 13 50 skipped question 0 8. How long have you had the baptism of the Holy Spirit? (In years) 0-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 21-25 26-30 2.2% 31-35 18.2% 18.2% 13.0% 36-40 41-45 13.6% 6.5% 46-50 13.6% 18.2% 23.1% 17.4% 51+ 45.5% 5 76.9% 56.5% (26) answered question 22 11 13 46 skipped question 4
Page 5 of 41 9. Were you raised in an Apostolic church? Yes 64.0% (16) 63.6% 61.5% 63.3% (31) No 36.0% 36.4% 38.5% 36.7% (18) answered question 25 11 13 49 skipped question 1 10. UPCI district of residence Alabama 4.1% Alaska/Yukon 4.1% Arizona Arkansas 2.0% Atlantic British Columbia Canadian Plains Central Canadian Colorado Connecticut 2.0% Florida Foreign National Workers Georgia Hawaii 4.2% 2.0% answered question 24 12 13 49 skipped question 1
Page 6 of 41 10. UPCI district of residence Idaho Illinois 16.7% 7.7% 6.1% Indiana 4.2% 7.7% 4.1% Iowa 2.0% Kansas Kentucky Louisiana 4.2% 2.0% Maine Maryland/Washington Massachussetts/Rh IS Michigan Minnesota 4.2% 2.0% Mississippi Missouri 29.2% 7.7% 16.3% Nebraska 2.0% New Hampshire/VT New Jersey Metro New Jersery/Delaware New York 2.0% New York Metro Newfounland answered question 24 12 13 49 skipped question 1
Page 7 of 41 10. UPCI district of residence North Carolina 2.0% North Dakota Nova Scotia Ohio 7.7% 4.1% Oklahoma 30.8% 10.2% Ontario Oregon Pennsylvania Quebec Rocky Mountain Southern California 7.7% 2.0% South Carolina 2.0% South Dakota South Texas 4.1% Tennessee 4.2% 2.0% Texas 16.7% 23.1% 1 Texico 2.0% Virginia Washington West Virginia Western 4.2% 7.7% 4.1% answered question 24 12 13 49 skipped question 1
Page 8 of 41 10. UPCI district of residence Wisconsin 4.2% 2.0% Other Foreign Missionary answered question 24 12 13 49 skipped question 1 11. Current ministerial involvement* Evangelist, prophet, or other itinerant minister 4.0% 16.7% 7.7% 8.0% Administrator 4.0% 2.0% Missionary 12.0% 15.4% 1 Music Pastor, assistant or associate 12.0% 7.7% 14.0% Pastor, senior 56.0% (14) 5 46.2% 54.0% (27) Pastor, youth Retired 23.1% 6.0% Teacher 12.0% 6.0% answered question 25 12 13 50 skipped question 0 12. Are you full-time in ministry? Yes 8 (20) 91.7% (11) 84.6% (11) 84.0% (42) answered question 25 12 13 50 skipped question 0
Page 9 of 41 12. Are you full-time in ministry? No 2 15.4% 16.0% answered question 25 12 13 50 skipped question 0 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 9.5% 10,000 25,000 28.6% 18.2% 25,000 50,000 1 18.2% 15.0% 50,000 100,000 18.2% 5.0% 100,000 250,000 9.5% 7.5% 250,000 500,000 18.2% 5.0% 500,000 one million 23.8% 17.5% Over one million 4.8% 2.5% I am an itinerant minister and therefore not situated in a single community. 9.5% 1 answered question 21 8 11 40 skipped question 10 2. Did you attend or are you attending a UPCI Bible college? Yes 6 (15) 41.7% 5 53.1% (26) answered question 25 12 12 49 skipped question 1
Page 10 of 41 2. Did you attend or are you attending a UPCI Bible college? No 4 5 5 46.9% (23) answered question 25 12 12 49 skipped question 1 3. Did you attend or are you attending Urshan Graduate School of Theology? Yes No 10 (25) 10 10 10 (50) answered question 25 12 13 50 skipped question 0 4. Did you attend or are you attending another seminary or graduate school of theology? Yes 7.7% 8.2% No 10 92.3% 91.8% (45) answered question 24 12 13 49 skipped question 1 5. Did you attend or are you attending a secular college or university? Yes 36.0% 33.3% 38.5% 36.0% (18) No 64.0% (16) 66.7% 61.5% 64.0% (32) answered question 25 12 13 50 skipped question 0 Show this Page Only Page: A Survey for United Pentecostal Church International Ministers
Page 11 of 41 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 10 (23) 10 10 10 (41) No 2. Which statement best describes your view of the Articles of Faith of the UPCI? The One God 95.5% 10 91.7% (11) 22 8 12 42 The Son of God 95.2% (20) 10 (11) 4.8% 21 8 11 40 The Name 95.5% 10 10 22 8 12 42 Creation of Man and His Fall 10 (22) 10 (11) answered question 23 8 12 43 skipped question 7
Page 12 of 41 2. Which statement best describes your view of the Articles of Faith of the UPCI? 22 8 11 41 Repentance 10 (22) 10 (11) 22 8 11 41 Water Baptism 95.5% 10 10 22 8 12 42 The Baptism of the Holy Spirit 95.5% 10 10 22 8 12 42 Divine Healing 95.5% 10 10 22 8 12 42 Sacrament or Communion 95.5% 10 91.7% (11) 22 8 12 42 answered question 23 8 12 43 skipped question 7
Page 13 of 41 2. Which statement best describes your view of the Articles of Faith of the UPCI? Footwashing 90.9% (20) 10 22 8 12 42 Holiness 63.6% (14) 62.5% 31.8% 37.5% 22 8 12 42 The Grace of God 95.7% (22) 10 23 8 12 43 Restitution of All Things 90.5% (19) 90.9% 9.5% 21 8 11 40 Conscientious Scruples 5 5 83.3% 31.8% 16.7% 22 8 12 42 Secret Societies, etc. 95.5% 16.7% answered question 23 8 12 43 skipped question 7
Page 14 of 41 2. Which statement best describes your view of the Articles of Faith of the UPCI? 22 8 12 42 Translation of Saints 95.5% 10 22 8 12 42 Marriage and Divorce 85.7% (18) 66.7% 9.5% 33.3% 4.8% 21 8 12 41 Tithing 95.5% 10 22 8 12 42 Second Coming of Jesus 94.7% (18) 10 10 5.3% 19 8 12 39 The Millennium 9 (18) 10 (11) 1 20 8 11 39 Final Judgment 95.5% 10 answered question 23 8 12 43 skipped question 7
Page 15 of 41 2. Which statement best describes your view of the Articles of Faith of the UPCI? 22 8 12 42 Public School Activities 5 62.5% 5 40.9% 37.5% 16.7% 22 8 12 42 Religious Holidays 95.2% (20) 83.3% 4.8% 16.7% 21 8 12 41 answered question 23 8 12 43 skipped question 7 3. Which statement best describes your view of the Position Papers in the UPCI Manual? Abortion 10 (22) 66.7% 16.7% 16.7% 22 8 12 42 Church and State Relations 95.5% 10 66.7% 22 8 12 42 Church Schools 95.5% 10 81.8% answered question 23 8 12 43 skipped question 7
Page 16 of 41 3. Which statement best describes your view of the Position Papers in the UPCI Manual? 18.2% 22 8 11 41 Coming of the Lord, The 95.2% (20) 10 (11) 4.8% 21 8 11 40 Computers and the Internet 68.2% (15) 72.7% 31.8% 27.3% 22 8 11 41 Ethics (ministerial) 86.4% (19) 81.8% 13.6% 18.2% 22 8 11 41 Family, The 10 (22) 81.8% 18.2% 22 8 11 41 Gambling 10 (22) 10 16.7% 22 8 12 42 answered question 23 8 12 43 skipped question 7
Page 17 of 41 3. Which statement best describes your view of the Position Papers in the UPCI Manual? Holiness 63.6% (14) 83.3% 36.4% 16.7% 22 8 12 42 Homosexuality 10 (22) 10 83.3% 16.7% 22 8 12 42 Judicial Procedure 95.2% (20) 90.9% 4.8% 21 8 11 40 Racial and Ethnic Affirmation 10 (22) 10 63.6% 27.3% 22 8 11 41 Restoration of Ministers 66.7% (14) 37.5% 63.6% 28.6% 37.5% 27.3% 4.8% 21 8 11 40 Revised Standard Version, The 85.7% (18) 62.5% 45.5% 36.4% 1 18.2% answered question 23 8 12 43 skipped question 7
Page 18 of 41 3. Which statement best describes your view of the Position Papers in the UPCI Manual? 21 8 11 40 Sports (organized) 57.1% 62.5% 33.3% 19.0% 5 23.8% 21 8 12 41 Technology 5 62.5% 81.8% 36.4% 22 8 11 41 Transcendental Meditation 95.2% (20) 71.4% 72.7% 28.6% 4.8% 18.2% 21 7 11 39 Humanity of Jesus Christ, The 95.2% (20) 10 4.8% 21 8 12 41 Unity of Oneness Believers 95.5% 10 (11) 22 8 11 41 Video (restriction) 5 57.1% 5 27.3% 28.6% answered question 23 8 12 43 skipped question 7
Page 19 of 41 3. Which statement best describes your view of the Position Papers in the UPCI Manual? 13.6% 1 16.7% 22 7 12 41 answered question 23 8 12 43 skipped question 7 Show this Page Only Page: A Survey for United Pentecostal Church International Ministers 1. Do you have a designated mentor? Yes 13.0% 37.5% 1 17.1% No 87.0% (20) 62.5% 9 82.9% (34) 2. Do you have one or more persons who have designated you as their mentor? Yes 68.2% (15) 62.5% 45.5% 61.0% (25) No 31.8% 37.5% 5 39.0% (16) answered question 22 8 11 41 3. Are you optimistic about the future of the Oneness Pentecostal movement in North America? Yes 91.3% 5 63.6% 76.2% (32) answered question 23 8 11 42 skipped question 8
Page 20 of 41 3. Are you optimistic about the future of the Oneness Pentecostal movement in North America? No 5 36.4% 23.8% answered question 23 8 11 42 skipped question 8 4. Are you optimistic about the future of the UPCI in North America? Yes 73.9% (17) 5 5 6 (27) No 26.1% 5 45.5% 35.7% (15) answered question 23 8 11 42 skipped question 8 5. The greatest issue facing the UPCI in North America is: Attracting and retaining ministers 4.8% Culture 18.2% 9.5% Diversity 2.4% Education 7.1% Evangelism/mission 17.4% 18.2% 1 Leadership 18.2% 1 Technology 2.4% Theology (new birth) 2.4% Theology (Oneness/Christology) Theology (sanctification/holiness/separation) 26.1% 18.2% 23.8% answered question 23 8 11 42 skipped question 8
Page 21 of 41 5. The greatest issue facing the UPCI in North America is: Unity 7.1% Other (please specify) 5 replies (21.7%) 0 replies () 0 replies () 11.9% answered question 23 8 11 42 skipped question 8 6. The second greatest issue facing the UPCI in North America is: Attracting and retaining ministers 21.7% 11.9% Culture 4.8% Diversity Education 4.8% Evangelism/mission 13.0% 11.9% Leadership 13.0% 1 Technology 36.4% 9.5% Theology (new birth) 2.4% Theology (Oneness/Christology) Theology (sanctification/holiness/separation) 45.5% 16.7% Unity 17.4% 1 Other (please specify) 4 replies (17.4%) 0 replies () 0 replies () 9.5% answered question 23 8 11 42 skipped question 8
Page 22 of 41 7. The third greatest issue facing the UPCI in North America is: Attracting and retaining ministers 13.0% 7.1% Culture 7.1% Diversity 7.1% Education 2.4% Evangelism/mission 4.8% Leadership 4.8% Technology 21.7% 27.3% 19.0% Theology (new birth) 2.4% Theology (Oneness/Christology) 2.4% Theology (sanctification/holiness/separation) 37.5% 9.5% Unity 21.7% 36.4% 23.8% Other (please specify) 3 replies (13.0%) 1 reply () 0 replies () 9.5% answered question 23 8 11 42 skipped question 8 Show this Page Only Page: A Survey for United Pentecostal Church International Ministers 1. 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. 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. 1 9.8%
Page 23 of 41 1. Which statement best describes your position on when a person is saved? 3. 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 4.9% 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. 91.3% 8 85.4% (35) 2. Which statement best describes your understanding of baptism? 1. Baptism is only an outward symbol and public confession of the inward work of salvation. 2. All believers should be baptized in obedience to the commands of Scripture. 1 9.8% 3. Baptism is part of the new birth and therefore part of the salvation experience. 95.7% (22) 9 90.2% (37) 3. Which statement best describes your views on the environment? 1. Humans have dominion over creation. We can use it for our benefit and pleasure. 4.9% 2. Humans are stewards of creation. We are responsible to manage it. 56.5% 5 7 58.5% (24) 3. Ecological concerns like global warming are often fallacies based on a liberal agenda. 3 37.5% 3 36.6% (15)
Page 24 of 41 4. 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. 2.4% 2. It is the role of government to take care of the poor. 3. Christians should be actively involved in helping the underprivileged. 13.0% 7.3% 4. The church's primary mission is evangelism; however, Christian ethics includes a concern for the poor. 87.0% (20) 10 90.2% (37) 5. Which statement best describes your views on technology? 1. Our historical position on technology was unnecessary. 27.3% 22.2% 23.1% 2. Our historical position on technology is still valid. 3. Our historical position on technology was valid but no longer applies. 13.6% 11.1% 12.8% 4. Our historical position on technology was valid and serves as a guiding principle for how we should respond to technology in the future. 5 66.7% 64.1% (25) answered question 22 8 9 39 skipped question 11 6. Which statement best describes your views on sanctification/holiness/separation? 1. Holiness is an inward reality of the heart. 2.5% 2. Holiness is an inward reality of the heart that is expressed outwardly. 95.5% 10 9 95.0% (38) 3. Believers are holy because of the work of Calvary no matter their lifestyle. 1 2.5% answered question 22 8 10 40 skipped question 10
Page 25 of 41 7. Which statement best describes your views on sanctification/holiness/separation? 1. Our historical positions on holiness were unnecessary. 13.0% 1 9.8% 2. Our historical positions on holiness are still valid. 30.4% 1 22.0% 3. Our historical positions on holiness were valid but no longer apply. 2.4% 4. Our historical positions on holiness were valid and serve as guiding principles for how we should respond to lifestyle issues in the future. 52.2% 8 65.9% (27) 8. 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. 13.6% 5 4 27.5% (11) 2. Casual clothing is more authentic for more people and therefore is appropriate for worship. 1 2.5% 3. Casual clothing is neither good nor bad so long as it is modest. 86.4% (19) 5 5 7 (28) answered question 22 8 10 40 skipped question 10 9. 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. 52.2% 62.5% 6 56.1% (23) 2. A minister should dress like the majority of people who attend worship so long as it is modest and decent. 13.0% 1 9.8% 3. A minister should dress like an ordinary person in the community so long as it is modest and decent. 13.0% 2 12.2% 4. A minister should dress according to the expectations of the majority of the audience as long as it is modest and decent. 21.7% 37.5% 1 22.0%
Page 26 of 41 Show this Page Only 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. 13.0% 9.8% 2. It is beneficial for me to belong to the UPCI. 47.8% (11) 5 6 51.2% 3. I am deeply enriched by belonging to the UPCI. 3 37.5% 4 39.0% (16) 2. Which statement best describes your relationship with the UPCI? 1. I am considered to be part of the mainstream. 17.4% 37.5% 5 29.3% 2. I am considered to be more conservative than the mainstream. 47.8% (11) 5 3 43.9% (18) 3. I am considered to be more progressive than the mainstream. 34.8% 1 24.4% 4. I am considered to be more liberal than the mainstream. 1 2.4% 3. Which statement best describes your relationship with the UPCI? 1. I am not involved in any meaningful way. 2. I am involved to the extent I want to be. 56.5% 4 56.1% (23) 3. I am disenfranchised with the UPCI. 1 4.9%
Page 27 of 41 3. Which statement best describes your relationship with the UPCI? 4. I am heavily involved in the UPCI. 3 5 39.0% (16) 4. Which statement best describes your relationship with the UPCI? 1. I am dissatisfied with the UPCI for personal reasons. 36.4% 37.5% 1 3 2. I am dissatisfied with the UPCI for doctrinal reasons. 1 1 3. I am satisfied with the UPCI. 5 37.5% 8 6 (24) answered question 22 8 10 40 skipped question 10 5. Which statement best describes your relationship with the UPCI? 1. I am deeply committed to the UPCI. 5 (11) 5 6 52.5% 2. I am marginally committed to the UPCI. 36.4% 37.5% 1 3 3. I am not committed to the UPCI. 1 2.5% 4. I am ambivalent in my commitment to the UPCI. 13.6% 2 15.0% answered question 22 8 10 40 skipped question 10 6. 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. 60.9% (14) 6 63.4% (26)
Page 28 of 41 6. Which statement best describes your relationship with the UPCI? 2. If the UPCI does not significantly change its present teachings, I intend to withdraw from fellowship. 3. I am committed to stay with the UPCI. 3 4 36.6% (15) 7. 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. 34.8% 5 36.6% (15) 2. The UPCI is becoming more conservative. 4.9% 3. The UPCI is becoming more liberal. 43.5% 5 4 43.9% (18) 4. The UPCI is becoming irrelevant. 17.4% 1 14.6% 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. 87.0% (20) 9 87.8% (36) 2. A minister should enjoy life just as everyone else does. 1 9.8% 3. The Bible does not address how we spend our money. 2.4%
Page 29 of 41 2. Which statement best describes your position on music in church? 1. Much contemporary music is a departure from what is acceptable in worship. 30.4% 7 39.0% (16) 2. Music styles must be contemporary and relevant to society. 4.9% 3. Most music styles are neither good nor bad; each church must decide what works best. 60.9% (14) 3 56.1% (23) 3. 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. 87.0% (20) 8 85.4% (35) 2. 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. 13.0% 2 14.6% 3. Shouting, dancing, running the aisles, and other expressions of worship are inappropriate expressions of out -of-control emotionalism. 4. Who has the authority to make lifestyle determinations like gender distinctives, guidelines for modesty, and limits on technology? Individual Christians 17.4% 1 14.6% Pastors 47.8% (11) 7 61.0% (25) The collective body of ministers (the UPCI) 34.8% 2 24.4%
Page 30 of 41 5. 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. 1 4.9% 2. 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. 34.8% 37.5% 1 29.3% 3. 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. 47.8% (11) 37.5% 6 48.8% (20) 4. Newcomers should not be involved in any way until they have proved themselves. 13.0% 2 17.1% 6. 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. 95.7% (22) 62.5% 7 82.9% (34) 2. The gifts are valid but often are misused or counterfeited. 3 14.6% 3. The gifts are valid but have lost usefulness from abuse. 2.4% 4. The gifts are not valid for today. 7. How important is it for ministers of the UPCI to be in agreement on the following areas? New birth Agreement is important 95.7% (22) 9
Page 31 of 41 7. How important is it for ministers of the UPCI to be in agreement on the following areas? Agreement is desirable 1 Each person should make his own decision 23 8 10 41 Oneness of God/Christology Agreement is important 95.7% (22) 10 10 Agreement is desirable Each person should make his own decision 23 8 10 41 Sanctification/holiness/separation Agreement is important 56.5% 8 Agreement is desirable 34.8% 1 Each person should make his own decision 1 23 8 10 41 Eschatology (end times) Agreement is important 21.7% 2 Agreement is desirable 52.2% 5 5 Each person should make his own decision 26.1% 5 3 23 8 10 41 Footwashing Agreement is important 3 37.5% 33.3% Agreement is desirable 30.4% 37.5% 44.4% Each person should make his own decision 30.4% 22.2% 23 8 9 40 Secular political party affiliation Agreement is important Agreement is desirable 30.4% 3 Each person should make his own decision 60.9% (14) 7 23 8 10 41
Page 32 of 41 7. How important is it for ministers of the UPCI to be in agreement on the following areas? Ecological concerns Agreement is important 13.0% 1 Agreement is desirable 3 2 Each person should make his own decision 47.8% (11) 7 23 8 10 41 Social concerns Agreement is important 21.7% 1 Agreement is desirable 43.5% 37.5% 3 Each person should make his own decision 34.8% 62.5% 6 23 8 10 41 Annihilation of the wicked Agreement is important 56.5% 62.5% 66.7% Agreement is desirable 21.7% 11.1% Each person should make his own decision 21.7% 22.2% 23 8 9 40 Spiritual gifts Agreement is important 56.5% 5 7 Agreement is desirable 3 5 1 Each person should make his own decision 2 23 8 10 41 Show this Page Only Page: A Survey for United Pentecostal Church International Ministers 1. Sanctification/holiness/separation is a doctrinal matter. 73.9% (17) 10 10 85.4% (35)
Page 33 of 41 1. Sanctification/holiness/separation is a doctrinal matter. 21.7% 12.2% 2.4% 2. Scripture instructs women today to grow their hair long. 82.6% (19) 10 10 90.2% (37) 4.9% 4.9% 3. Scripture teaches women today not to cut or trim their hair. 82.6% (19) 9 82.9% (34) 1 9.8% 7.3% 4. Scripture teaches men today not to have noticeably long hair. 91.3% 10 9 92.7% (38)
Page 34 of 41 4. Scripture teaches men today not to have noticeably long hair. 1 4.9% 2.4% 5. Scriptural principles teach Christians not to wear makeup. 82.6% (19) 8 82.9% (34) 13.0% 2 14.6% 2.4% 6. Scriptural principles teach Christians not to wear ornamental jewelry. 7 (18) 7 78.0% (32) 17.4% 3 19.5% 2.4% 7. Christians should not attend professional sporting events. 47.8% (11) 62.5% 77.8% 57.5% (23) answered question 23 8 9 40 skipped question 10
Page 35 of 41 7. Christians should not attend professional sporting events. 43.5% 22.2% 35.0% (14) 7.5% answered question 23 8 9 40 skipped question 10 8. Women in North America should only wear skirts or dresses. 7 (18) 10 77.8% 82.1% (32) 17.4% 22.2% 15.4% 2.6% answered question 23 7 9 39 skipped question 11 9. Men in North America should only wear pants (excluding shorts). 82.6% (19) 10 9 87.8% (36) 1 7.3% 4.9% 10. Men in North America should only wear pants and shorts to the knees. 27.3% 1 17.5% answered question 22 8 10 40 skipped question 10
Page 36 of 41 10. Men in North America should only wear pants and shorts to the knees. 68.2% (15) 8 (30) 1 7.5% answered question 22 8 10 40 skipped question 10 11. A pastor should be accountable to lay people. 56.5% 6 61.0% (25) 30.4% 3 29.3% 13.0% 1 9.8% 12. A minister should be accountable to denominational/organizational leaders. 82.6% (19) 6 75.6% (31) 3 14.6% 1 9.8% 13. A minister can choose his or her authorities/leaders/mentors. 68.2% (15) 88.9% 76.9% (30) answered question 22 8 9 39 skipped question 11
Page 37 of 41 13. A minister can choose his or her authorities/leaders/mentors. 27.3% 11.1% 20.5% 2.6% answered question 22 8 9 39 skipped question 11 14. A lay person can choose his or her authorities/leaders/mentors. 57.1% 5 5 53.8% 33.3% 5 5 41.0% (16) 9.5% 5.1% answered question 21 8 10 39 skipped question 11 15. Which statement best describes your views on establishing pastoral compensation? A pastor s compensation should equal 100% of the tithing. 3 17.1% A pastor s compensation should equal a percentage of the tithing. 65.2% (15) 4 51.2% A pastor s compensation should be a salary that he or she sets. 21.7% 3 24.4% A pastor s compensation should be determined by the church board. 7.3%
Page 38 of 41 16. The same method for establishing a pastor s salary should be used in setting salaries for all staff. 21.7% 37.5% 1 22.0% 56.5% 5 9 63.4% (26) 21.7% 14.6% 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. 95.7% (22) 10 9 95.0% (38) 1 2.5% 2.5% answered question 23 7 10 40 skipped question 10 2. Scriptural principles teach men not to grow facial hair. 17.4% 1 2 17.5% 73.9% (17) 71.4% 7 72.5% (29) 1 1 1 answered question 23 7 10 40 skipped question 10
Page 39 of 41 3. Prior stands on technology are now irrelevant. 42.9% 1 4 36.8% (14) 38.1% 71.4% 5 47.4% (18) 19.0% 1 1 15.8% answered question 21 7 10 38 skipped question 12 4. It is no longer practical to teach traditional Pentecostal holiness standards. 1 7.5% 87.0% (20) 10 9 9 (36) 2.5% answered question 23 7 10 40 skipped question 10 5. 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. 10 (23) 10 10 10 (40) answered question 23 7 10 40 skipped question 10
Page 40 of 41 6. We should baptize new believers immediately upon their repentance or baptism in the Spirit. 10 (23) 85.7% 10 97.5% (39) 1 2.5% answered question 23 7 10 40 skipped question 10 7. Which statement best describes your view of Twitter? 1. I do not know what Twitter is. 34.8% 1 8 42.5% (17) 2. I am not interested in Twitter. 21.7% 28.6% 1 2 3. Twitter is a waste of time. 28.6% 1 4. Twitter is a recent fad. 28.6% 5.0% 5. Twitter provides a good opportunity to communicate. 34.8% 1 22.5% 6. Every pastor should use Twitter. answered question 23 7 10 40 skipped question 10 8. If you could make one request or ask one question of your district superintendent, what would it be? Count 13 replies 2 replies 6 replies 21 answered question 13 2 6 21 skipped question 29
Page 41 of 41 9. If you could make one request or ask one question of the general superintendent, what would it be? Count 15 replies 3 replies 5 replies 23 answered question 15 3 5 23 skipped question 27 Anti-Spam Policy Terms of Use Privacy Statement Opt Out/Opt In Contact Us We're Hiring! Copyright 1999-2009 SurveyMonkey.com. All Rights Reserved. No portion of this site may be copied without the express written consent of SurveyMonkey.com. 35