Papers & Projects
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Research Papers
Ordained Ministry: General
Final Survey Findings - Study of Ministry Commission (2007)
Feedback from across the denomination on the preliminary draft recommendations of the 2004-2008 Study of Ministry Commission.
Changes in Church & Clergy Membership (2007)
Examination of changes in the numbers of members in The United Methodist Church and the clergy roles from the year 2000 to 2005.
Ordained Ministry: Discernment Process
Longitudinal Study Summary of Findings from Pre-Test to One Year (2011)
Provides summary of findings of the longitudinal study of EXPLORATION 2009 participants
Longitudinal Study Sample Descriptions (2011)
Comparison of EXPLORATION 2009 sample and control group demographics across surveys
Longitudinal Study Methodology (2010)
Describes methodology of the longitudinal study of EXPLORATION 2009 participants
Beliefs About Religion & Spirituality Among Young Adults Discerning Their Call (2009)
Ordained Ministry: Deacons
Deacon Salary, Benefits, and Satisfaction
In depth examination of deacon salary and benefits using a benefits composite score.
Comparison of Deacon Report Findings (2009)
Describes how the three deacon reports differ and how to interpret the findings.
New Order of Deacons (2009)
Examination of deacon’s perception of their order, their role in ministry, and their job satisfaction.
Deacons: Ordained, Commissioned, Candidate (2008)
Describes the demographic makeup of the order of deacons, examines deacon salary, and work satisfaction among deacons who were under appointment at the time of survey completion.
Ordained Ministry: Race/Ethnicity and Gender
Active Clergywomen in Local Churches (2007)
Examines the number of senior pastor appointments to large membership churches of clergywomen compared to clergymen in 2006.
Racial Minority Representation in the Annual Conferences of The UMC (2009)
Examines the numerical representation of racial minority clergy, laity, and candidates within annual conferences from the year 2000 to 2008.
Ordained Ministry: Seminary/Theological School
Seminary/Theological School of Ordained Full-Connection Elder or Deacon (2009)
Identifies the seminary and theological schools where the newly ordained elders and deacons in 2009 received education.
Higher Education: Fact Books
The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry often receives questions about the nature, scope, and extent of education at the United Methodist-related institutions. These fact books are offered as a resource for GBHEM staff, directors, colleges, universities and the denomination so that they might better understand the breadth of United Methodist-related higher education.
2009-2010 United Methodist-related higher education summary sheet
Side by side comparison of selected figures in from the three fact books including total number of students, average tuition, graduation rate and more.
2009-2010 United Methodist-related Two-Year Colleges
Includes enrollment, admissions, completion rates, demographics and more for United Methodist–related two-year colleges.
2009-2010 United Methodist-related Historically Black Colleges & Universities
Includes enrollment, admissions, completion rates, demographics and more for United Methodist–related Historically Black Colleges & Universities.
2009-2010 United Methodist-related Colleges & Universities
Includes enrollment, admissions, completion rates, demographics and more for United Methodist–related colleges and universities.
Higher Education: General
Student Religious Affiliation: United Methodist-Related Higher Education Institutions 2010
Describes the religious affiliation, Protestant denomination, and Protestant tradition of the student population at United Methodist–related higher education institutions in academic year 2010-2011.
Student Religious Affiliation: United Methodist-Related Higher Education Institutions 2009
Describes the religious affiliation, Protestant denomination, and Protestant tradition of the student population at United Methodist–related higher education institutions in academic year 2009 - 2010.
Student Religious Affiliation: United Methodist-Related Higher Education Institutions Years 2004-2008
Describes the religious affiliation and denomination of the student population at United Methodist –related higher education institutions.
Logic Model Development The Black College Fund of The United Methodist Church (2007)
Theory of Change logic model articulating the underlying assumptions and theories regarding the historical development of the Black College Fund. Outcomes Based logic model describing the program design, progress toward achieving desired results, and implications.
Current Projects
District Superintendent
Conducted telephone interviews with 1,601 District Superintendents about their changing roles and responsibilities. Anticipate presentation of findings Fall 2011.
Updates
The Fact Books of United Methodist-related Higher Education Institutions and the religious affiliation of students at United Methodist-related higher education institutions documents will be updated for 2011.
