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Presbyterian Panel Report May 2012: Camps and Conference Centers

Posted October 15th, 2013

Full report from the May 2012 Presbyterian Panel Survey. The report summarizes the following experiences for members, ruling elders, pastors and specialized ministers: most significant learning or spiritual growth experience;… Read more »

Presbyterian Panel Survey Fall 2011: Religious and Demographic Profile of Presbyterians

Posted December 10th, 2012

The Presbyterian Panel is made up of representative samples of ruling elders (“lay” leaders) currently serving on session, other members of congregations, and teaching elders (ministers of Word and Sacrament)… Read more »

A Presbyterian Panel Snapshot: Characteristics of Presbyterians

Posted June 22nd, 2012

This chart provides a brief overview of what we have learned about Presbyterian members, ruling elders and teaching elders through the Presbyterian Panel. View the snapshot for 2011.

Presbyterian Panel Survey Fall 2011: Religious and Demographic Profile of Presbyterians – Summary

Posted May 1st, 2012

The Presbyterian Panel consists of three nationally representative samples of groups affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.): members, ruling elders (formerly known as elders), and teaching elders (also known as… Read more »

Comparative Statistics 2003 – Table 14

Posted July 30th, 2010

Highlights for 2003 — Encouraging Figures Race-Ethnicity and Gender of PC(USA) Members, Elders, Deacons, Active Clergy, and Commissioned Lay Pastors

Comparative Statistics 2005 – Table 14

Posted July 30th, 2010

Highlights for 2005 — Plumbing The Heart of God’s People Race-Ethnicity and Gender of PC(USA) Members, Elders, Deacons, Active Clergy, and Commissioned Lay Pastors