Evangelical Christians in the U.S.: Lifestyle, Demographic and Marketing Trends, 2007

Nov 1, 2007
318 Pages - Pub ID: LA1495106
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Chapter 1: Executive Summary
  • Introduction
  • Scope of Report
  • Report Methodology
  • Definition of Evangelicals Overall, Conservative Evangelicals, and Moderate Evangelicals

  • Lifestyle and Demographics
    • Good News for Modern Marketers
    • Figure 1-1: Percentage of Americans Who Are Members of a Church, Temple or Synagogue: Evangelical and Non-Evangelical Segments, 2006 (U.S. adults)
    • Commitment to Jesus Transcends Denominational Barriers
    • Figure 1-2: Share of Evangelical Population: By Denomination, 2006 (percent of U.S. adults)
    • White Southerners, Women Most Likely to Be Born Again

  • Community and Consumerism
    • Sense of Belonging Vies with Marginality
    • Outsider Image Strengthens Group Loyalty
    • Christian Products and Services Gain Market Share
    • Mainstream Retailers Adopt Christian Products

  • Media and Entertainment
    • Media Entertainment Choices Reinforce Christian Values
    • Christian “Media” Include Evangelicals Themselves
    • Media Keep Cohort Informed, Entertained
    • TV Fills News, Entertainment Needs, Especially Among Conservatives
    • Christian DVDs Overtaking Music Sales in Specialty Stores
    • Magazines Entertain, Amuse, Especially Among Moderates
    • TV Product Placement Influences Evangelical Purchases

  • Technology and Internet
    • Evangelicals Spread the Digital Word
    • Targeted Interactivity Stresses Roles for Whole Congregation
    • Cohort Favors Interactive Websites That Foster Community, Values
    • Figure 1-3: Percentage Who Have Used a Website or Search Engine in Last 30 Days: Evangelical and Non-Evangelical Segments, 2006 (U.S. adults)
    • Evangelical Youth Pave Electronic Highway
    • Online Social Networking Attracts Younger Evangelicals
    • Born-Again Boomers Promise to Push Tech Growth

  • Personal Finance
    • Evangelical Finances Mirror Those in Larger Culture
    • Consumer Spending, Debt Roughly Equivalent to Adult Average
    • Biblical Perspective Sets Apart Evangelical Spending, Saving, Investment
    • Evangelical Motivation Underlies Dollar Amounts
    • Megachurches Generate Big Cash from Entrepreneurial Leadership
    • Above-Average Focus on Financial Planning and Stability

    Chapter 2: Lifestyle and Demographics

    • Introduction
    • Scope of Report
    • Four Tenets of Faith Define Evangelical Lifestyle
    • Good News for Modern Marketers
    • Figure 2-1: Percentage of Americans Who Are Members of a Church, Temple or Synagogue: Evangelical and Non-Evangelical Segments, 2006 (U.S. adults)
    • Figure 2-2: Share of Aggregate U.S. Household Income: Christians Overall vs. Evangelical Christians, 2006 (in trillions of dollars and percent)
    • Megachurches Bring New Meaning to (Customer) Services
    • Passionate Commitment, Charismatic Leaders Shape Evangelical Tradition
    • Political Clout Soars in Late 20th Century
    • Political Agendas Sometimes at Odds with Personal Beliefs
    • Commitment to Jesus Transcends Denominational Barriers
    • Figure 2-3: Share of Evangelical Population: By Denomination, 2006 (percent of U.S. adults)
    • Personal Faith, Not Church Affiliation, Defines Evangelical Cohort
    • Table 2-1: Total Number and Share of Evangelicals Within Selected Denominations, 2006 (U.S. adults)
    • Centrality of Faith, Religious Services Unite Evangelicals
    • Table 2-2: Attitudes on Religion: Evangelicals Overall, Conservative Evangelicals, Moderate Evangelicals, 2006 (percent and index of U.S. adults)
    • White Southerners, Women Most Likely to Be Born Again
    • Figure 2-4: Evangelical Share of U.S. Adult Population by Race/Ethnicity, 2006 (percent of U.S. adults)
    • Figure 2-5: Evangelical Share of U.S. Adult Population by Household Income, 2006 (percent of U.S. adults)
    • Likelihood of Accepting Christ Increases with Age
    • Figure 2-6: Evangelical Share of U.S. Adult Population by Age Bracket, 2006 (U.S. adults)
    • Retirees, Widows, Families Called to Faith
    • Addressing the Generation Gap
    • Youngsters Prefer Personalized Worship Options
    • Consumer-centric Churches Offer Stylish Options for Youth
    • Evangelicals Conservative Personally and Politically—And They Vote
    • Evangelical Republicans Still Support Bush, GOP
    • Liberals in the Minority, But Not Insignificant
    • Democrats Court Christian Believers with Avowals of Personal Faith
    • Abortion, Pornography, Marijuana Remain Evangelical No-Nos
    • Figure 2-7: Percentage of Americans Who Are Pro-Life/Anti-Abortion: Evangelical and Non-Evangelical Segments, 2006 (U.S. adults)
    • “Green” Evangelicals Support Environmental Protection
    • Faith in Recycling Gains Momentum
    • “Creation Care” vs. Evangelizing Creates Schism
    • Greens Argue Environmental Activism Is Christian Duty
    • Traditionalists Insist Saving Souls Is Evangelism’s True Purpose
    • Mutual Distrust, Aversion Fuels Resistance to Environmentalism
    • Evangelicals Essential to Future of Creation Care
    • Environmentalism Tied to Conservative Values: Family, Children
    • Marketing Requires “Faith-Friendly” Approach
    • Table 2-3: Overview of U.S. Adult Population: Evangelical and Non-Evangelical Segments, 2004-2006 (percent and number of U.S. adults)
    • Table 2-4: Total Number and Share of Evangelical Population by Denomination: Evangelicals Overall, Conservative Evangelicals, Moderate Evangelicals, 2006 (U.S. adults)
    • Table 2-5: Denominational Affiliation Patterns: Evangelicals Overall, Conservative Evangelicals, Moderate Evangelicals, 2006 (percent and index of U.S. adults)
    • Table 2-6: Evangelical Demographics, 2006 (percent, number and index of U.S. adults)
    • Table 2-7: Political Patterns: Evangelicals Overall, Conservative Evangelicals, Moderate Evangelicals, 2006 (percent and index of U.S. adults)
    • Table 2-8: Attitudes on Society and Ethics: Evangelicals Overall, Conservative Evangelicals, Moderate Evangelicals, 2006 (percent and index of U.S. adults)
    • Table 2-9: Attitudes on Environmentalism: Evangelicals Overall, Conservative Evangelicals, Moderate Evangelicals, 2006 (percent and index of U.S. adults)
    • Table 2-10: Household Recycling Patterns by Items Very Often Recycled: Evangelicals Overall, Conservative Evangelicals, Moderate Evangelicals, 2006 (percent and index of U.S. adults)

    Chapter 3: Community and Consumerism

    • Sense of Belonging Vies with Marginality
    • Outsider Image Strengthens Group Loyalty
    • Networking, Splurging Refresh Christian Dedication
    • Christian Products and Services Gain Market Share
    • Evangelicals Attuned to Buzz, Atmosphere in Retail Environment
    • Figure 3-1: Percentage of Americans Who Say a Store’s Environment Influences Whether They Shop There: Evangelical and Non-Evangelical Segments, 2006 (U.S. adults)
    • Tension Reigns Between Duty, Pleasure
    • Conservatives Enjoy Now More So Than Moderates
    • Figure 3-2: Strongly Held Attitudes On Duty vs. Fun: Evangelicals Overall, Conservative Evangelicals, Moderate Evangelicals (index of U.S. adults)
    • Preference for Few Material Possessions
    • Figure 3-3: Percentage of Americans Who Prefer to Have as Few Possessions as Possible: Evangelical and Non-Evangelical Segments, 2006 (U.S. adults)
    • Paradox: Possessions Bad, Designer Clothing Good
    • Conservative Evangelicals: Born (Again) to Shop
    • Figure 3-4: Strongly Held Attitudes on Apparel: Evangelical Christians, Conservative Evangelicals, Moderate Evangelicals (index of U.S. adults)
    • Mainstream Retailers Adopt Christian Products
    • Christian Couture Combines Religious Zeal, Secular Appeal
    • Affinity for Following Rules, Trusting Authority
    • Figure 3-5: Percentage of Americans Who Don’t Want Responsibility/Would Rather Be Told What to Do: Evangelical and Non-Evangelical Segments, 2006 (U.S. adults)
    • Figure 3-6: Percentage of Americans Who Say They Are Easily Swayed by Others: Evangelical and Non-Evangelical Segments, 2006 (U.S. adults)
    • Religious Organizations Draw Majority of Cohort
    • Lifestyle Ministries Attract Sports Enthusiasts, Others
    • Leisure Evangelism Has Time on Its Side
    • Conservatives Drawn to Church Boards
    • Conservatives, Moderates Diverge in Business, Political Affiliations
    • Greater Alignment in Country Club, Social Activism, Arts Membership
    • Evangelical Leaders Reach Out to Diverse Demographics
    • Christian Right Soldier On in Culture Wars
    • Home-Schooled Born-Agains Tackle College On Own Terms
    • Conservative Counterculture Balances Camaraderie, Loneliness
    • College Evangelicals Leaven Conviction with Compassion
    • Moderate Megachurches Shift Agendas Left, Go Global
    • Figure 3-7: Percentage of Americans Who Believe That a Woman’s Place Is in the Home: Evangelical and Non-Evangelical Segments, 2006 (U.S. adults)
    • Gonzo Evangelism Attracts Hip, Hip-Hop Youth Culture
    • Livin’ It Ministries Livin’ Large
    • Mars Hill Megachurch: Edgy Fundamentalism
    • Workaholics Heed Call of Duty in Workplace, Too
    • Figure 3-8: Percentage Who Consider Themselves Workaholics: Evangelical and Non-Evangelical Segments, 2006 (U.S. adults)
    • Teamwork, Personal Ambition Motivate Financial Success
    • Figure 3-9: Percentage Who Like Other People to Think They Are a Financial Success: Evangelical and Non-Evangelical Segments, 2006 (U.S. adults)
    • Table 3-1: Attitudes on Society and Ethics: Evangelicals Overall, Conservative Evangelicals, Moderate Evangelicals, 2006 (percent and index of U.S. adults)
    • Table 3-2: Attitudes on Shopping: Evangelicals Overall, Conservative Evangelicals, Moderate Evangelicals, 2006 (percent and index of U.S. adults)
    • Table 3-3: Strongly Held Attitudes on Personal Ethics, Identity by Index: Evangelicals Overall, Conservative Evangelicals, Moderate Evangelicals (U.S. adults)
    • Table 3-4: Strongly Held Shopping Attitudes by Index: Evangelicals Overall, Conservative Evangelicals, Moderate Evangelicals (U.S. adults)
    • Table 3-5: Attitudes on Business and Work: Evangelicals Overall, Conservative Evangelicals, Moderate Evangelicals, 2006 (percent and index of U.S. adults)
    • Table 3-6: Organizational Membership Patterns: Evangelicals Overall, Conservative Evangelicals, Moderate Evangelicals, 2006 (percent and index of U.S. adults)

    Chapter 4: Media and Entertainment

    • Media Entertainment Choices Reinforce Christian Values
    • Christian “Media” Include Evangelicals Themselves
    • Media Help Evangelicals Interpret, Communicate God’s Intentions
    • Media Keep Cohort Informed, Entertained
    • Radio, Newspaper Popular for Information, Entertainment
    • TV Fills News, Entertainment Needs, Especially Among Conservatives
    • Figure 4-1: Strongly Held Attitudes About Television: Conservative Evangelicals, Moderate Evangelicals, 2006 (index of U.S. adults)
    • Inspiration Network Offers Family- and Bible-Based Viewing
    • Christian DVDs Overtaking Music Sales in Specialty Stores
    • DVDs Help Cohort Enjoy Family Time at Home
    • VeggieTales on Top in Christian DVD Sales
    • Family-Focused DVDs Emphasize Faith, Love, Duty, Marriage
    • Perfectionism, Optimism Drive Cohort’s Taste for Inspiring Tales
    • Conservatives Particularly Invested in Perfection, Optimism
    • Figure 4-2: Strongly Held Self-Concepts by Index: Evangelical Christians, Conservative Evangelicals, Moderate Evangelicals, 2006 (U.S. adults)
    • Magazines Entertain, Amuse, Especially Among Moderates
    • Southern Living, Midwest Living, Country Home Are Top Picks
    • Figure 4-3: Most-Read Mass-Market Magazines: Evangelical Christians, Conservative Evangelicals, Moderate Evangelicals, 2006 (index of U.S. adults)
    • Christian Lifestyle Magazines Target Profitable Niche Markets
    • Evangelicals Notice, Remember Advertising In Public Venues
    • Figure 4-4: Attention to Public Advertising: Evangelicals, Conservative Evangelicals, Moderate Evangelicals, 2006 (index of U.S. adults)
    • Figure 4-5: “Well-Designed Outdoor Ads Improve Urban Landscape”: Evangelicals, Conservative Evangelicals, Moderate Evangelicals, Non-Evangelicals, 2006 (index of U.S. adults)
    • Cohort Divided on Merit, Influence of TV Advertising
    • TV Product Placement Influences Evangelical Purchases
    • Figure 4-6: High-Index Attitudes About Product Placement in Movies, Movie Theaters: Evangelicals, Conservative Evangelicals, Moderate Evangelicals (U.S. adults)
    • Conservatives Strongly Influenced by TV Product Placement
    • Figure 4-7: Strongly Held Attitudes About TV Advertising, Product Placement: Conservative Evangelicals, Moderate Evangelicals (index of U.S. adults)
    • Suggestibility May Correlate with Affinity for Parable
    • Surging Popularity of Christian, Religious Books
    • Figure 4-8: Percentage Who Have Bought Religious Titles in the Last 12 Months: Evangelicals vs. Christians Overall and U.S. Population Overall (U.S. adults)
    • Romance, Children’s, Cooking Book Themes Lure Evangelicals
    • Christian Variations on Classic Genres Make Great Strides
    • Karen Kingsbury: Prolific “Chick Lit” Diva Ministers Through Story
    • Surging “End Times,” Fantasy Genres Make for Exciting, Bible-Based Reading
    • Left Behind Series Combines Biblical Inspiration, Massive Marketability
    • Non-Fiction Titles Affirm Christian Values, Agendas
    • Multichannel Storytelling Helps Cohort Receive and Spread Gospel Message
    • Music Important Channel for Individual, Congregational Affirmation
    • Figure 4-9: High-Index Music Types: Evangelical Christians, 2006 (U.S. adults)
    • Figure 4-10: Low-Index Music Types: Evangelical Christians, 2006 (U.S. adults)
    • Music Powerful Medium for Individual, Group Affirmation of Faith
    • Popularity of Christian Rock Spans Demographic Boundaries
    • Corporate Worship Parlays Pop Tunes Into Powerful Connection with Almighty
    • Chris Tomlin’s See the Morning Heavy Pop-Worship Hitter
    • TobyMac’s Portable Sounds Parties Down with the Creator
    • Table 4-1: Preferred Entertainment Media: Evangelical Christians, Conservative Evangelicals, Moderate Evangelicals, 2006 (percent and index of U.S. adults)
    • Table 4-2: Attitudes About Radio: Evangelical Christians, Conservative Evangelicals, Moderate Evangelicals, 2006 (percent and index of U.S. adults)
    • Table 4-3: Attitudes About Newspapers and Magazines: Evangelical Christians, Conservative Evangelicals, Moderate Evangelicals, 2006 (percent and index of U.S. adults)
    • Table 4-4: Attitudes About Television: Evangelicals Christians, Conservative Evangelicals, Moderate Evangelicals, 2006 (percent and index of U.S. adults)
    • Table 4-5: Attitudes About Family Life: Evangelical Christians, Conservative Evangelicals, Moderate Evangelicals, 2006 (percent and index of U.S. adults)
    • Table 4-6: Personal Values, Self-Concepts: Non-Evangelicals, Conservative Evangelicals, Moderate Evangelicals (percent and index of U.S. adults)
    • Table 4-7: Attention to Public Advertising: Non-Evangelicals, Evangelical Christians, Conservative Evangelicals, Moderate Evangelicals, 2006 (percent and index of U.S. adults)
    • Table 4-8: Attitudes About Advertising: Evangelicals Overall, Conservative Evangelicals, Moderate Evangelicals, 2006 (percent and index of U.S. adults)
    • Table 4-9: Attitudes About Television Advertising: Evangelical Christians, Conservative Evangelicals, Moderate Evangelicals, 2006 (percent and index of U.S. adults)
    • Table 4-10: Book Buying Patterns Last 12 Months, Hardcover or Paperback: Overall, Christian, Evangelical Christians (percent and index of U.S. adults)
    • Table 4-11: Music Preferences: Types Like Most: Overall, Christians, Evangelical Christians, 2006 (percent and index of U.S. adults)
    • Table 4-12: “Christian Rock Is My Favorite Type of Music”: Selected High-Index Demographics, 2006 (percent and index of Evangelical Christians)

    Chapter 5: Technology and Internet

    • Evangelicals Spread the Digital Word
    • Targeted Interactivity Stresses Roles for Whole Congregation
    • At First Blush, Cohort Appears Tech-Shy
    • MP3, PDA Ownership Falls Behind Consumer Average
    • Figure 5-1: Electronics Ownership: Evangelicals, Non-Evangelicals, Conservative Evangelicals, Moderate Evangelicals, 2006 (index of U.S. adults)
    • Internet, Computer Literacy Under Par
    • Figure 5-2: Website, Search Engine Use: Evangelicals, Non-Evangelicals, Conservative Evangelicals, Moderate Evangelicals, 2006 (index of U.S. adults)
    • Figure 5-3: Percentage Who Have Used a Website or Search Engine in Last 30 Days: Evangelical and Non-Evangelical Segments, 2006 (U.S. adults)
    • Apparent Contradiction Points Up Evangelicals’ Actual Tech Enthusiasm
    • Figure 5-4: Strongly Held Attitudes about Technology, Internet: Evangelical Christians, Conservative Evangelicals, Moderate Evangelicals, 2006 (index of U.S. adults)
    • Cohort Favors Interactive Websites That Foster Community, Values
    • Figure 5-5: Percentage Who Have Used a Website or Search Engine in Last 30 Days: Evangelical and Non-Evangelical Segments, 2006 (U.S. adults)
    • Mature Market Adults Trail Younger Generations in Internet Literacy
    • Figure 5-6: “The Internet Has Had No Impact on My Life” by Age Bracket, 2006 (percent and index of U.S. adults)
    • Senior Evangelicals Dismiss Internet, Computer Relevance
    • Figure 5-7: “Internet Has Had No Impact on My Life”: Evangelical and Non-Evangelical Segments, 2006 (percent of U.S. adults)
    • Figure 5-8: “Internet Has Had No Impact on My Life”: By Evangelical Age Bracket, 2006 (percent and index of Evangelical Christians)
    • Evangelical Youth Pave Electronic Highway
    • Non-Evangelical Techies Skew Young; Value Friends, Money, Career
    • Born-Again Electronics Buffs Defy Family Values Clichés
    • Online Social Networking Attracts Younger Evangelicals
    • Youth Ministers Connect with Students Through Networking Sites
    • Figure 5-9: “Internet Is New Way I Socialize, Meet Others”: Evangelicals by Age Bracket, 2006 (percent and index of Evangelical Christians)
    • Twenty- and Thirty-Somethings Socialize, Build Ministries Online
    • Born-Again Boomers Promise to Push Tech Growth
    • Electronic Evangelizing Produces Loyal, Enthusiastic Consumers
    • Star-Studded Audio Bibles Prove Hot Commodity
    • With God’s iPod, Video-Blogging Minister Provides Free, Diverse Podcasts
    • Downloadable Bibles and “Godcasts” Attract Thousands
    • Proliferation of iBibles Allows Mobile Customers to Study, Search Scripture—Anywhere
    • Evangelical Cell Phone Ownership Parallels Mainstream
    • Figure 5-10: Percentage Who Own Cellular Phone: Evangelicals, Non-Evangelicals, Conservative Evangelicals, Moderate Evangelicals, 2006 (U.S. adults)
    • Despite Differences in Generational Emphasis, Desire for Wireless Communication Nears Ubiquity
    • Mature Market Values Cell Phone’s Everyday Practicality, Emergency Aid
    • Youth Market Loves to Jabber, Text, Entertain: The More Features, the Better
    • Mobile Christian Downloads Surge in Popularity
    • Loyalty of Born-Again Niche Inspires Dedicated Mobile Download Sites
    • Christian Ringtones Put Evangelist in Your Pocket
    • Church Leaders Market Personal Ringtones for Good of Church Coffers
    • Table 5-1: Attitudes About Technology: Evangelical Christians, Conservative Evangelicals, Moderate Evangelicals, 2006 (percent and index of U.S. adults)
    • Table 5-2: Internet Habits and Attitudes: Evangelical Christians, Conservative Evangelicals, Moderate Evangelicals, 2006 (percent and index of U.S. adults)
    • Table 5-3: Attitudes About Lifestyle and the Internet: Evangelical Christians, Conservative Evangelicals, Moderate Evangelicals, 2006 (percent and index of U.S. adults)
    • Table 5-4: Websites or Search Engines Visited Last 7 Days: Evangelicals, Non-Evangelicals, Conservative Evangelicals, Moderate Evangelicals, 2006 (percent and index of U.S. adults)
    • Table 5-5: “Computers Confuse Me; I’ll Never Understand Them”: Selected High-Index Evangelical Demographics, 2006 (percent and index of Evangelical Christians)
    • Table 5-6: “Will Pay Anything for an Electronic Product I Want”: Selected High-Index Non-Evangelical Demographics, 2006 (percent and index of Non-Evangelicals)
    • Table 5-7: “Will Pay Anything for an Electronic Product I Want”: Selected High-Index Evangelical Demographics, 2006 (percent and index of Evangelical Christians)
    • Table 5-8: “Internet Is the New Way I Socialize, Meet Others”: Selected Evangelical Demographics, 2006 (percent and index of Evangelical Christians)
    • Table 5-9: Digital Music Player Ownership: Evangelical Christians, Non-Evangelicals, Conservative Evangelicals, Moderate Evangelicals, 2006 (percent and index of U.S. adults)
    • Table 5-10: Types of Music Downloaded, Burned, Recorded Last 12 Months: Christian, Evangelical Christian, 2006 (percent and index of U.S. adults)
    • Table 5-11: Personal Digital Assistant Ownership: Evangelicals, Non-Evangelicals, Conservative Evangelicals, Moderate Evangelicals, 2006 (percent and index of U.S. adults)
    • Table 5-12: Cell Phone Ownership: Evangelicals, Non-Evangelicals, Conservative Evangelicals, Moderate Evangelicals, 2006 (percent and index of U.S. adults)

    Chapter 6: Personal Finance

    • Evangelical Finances Mirror Those in Larger Culture
    • Consumer Spending, Debt Roughly Equivalent to Adult Average
    • Biblical Perspective Sets Apart Evangelical Spending, Saving, Investment
    • Roughly Even Distribution Across Socio-Economic Levels
    • Table 6-1: Distribution by Socio-Economic Level: Evangelical Christians, 2006 (percent, number and index of U.S. adults)
    • Personal and Household Income Show Greater Weight at Lower End of Spectrum
    • Table 6-2: Population Distribution by Individual Employment Income: Evangelical Christians, 2006 (percent, number and index of U.S. adults)
    • Table 6-3: Population Distribution by Household Income: Evangelical Christians, 2006 (percent, number and index of U.S. adults)
    • Table 6-4: Population Distribution by Employment Status: Evangelical Christians, 2006 (percent, number and index of U.S. adults)
    • Evangelical Motivation Underlies Dollar Amounts
    • Megachurches Generate Big Cash from Entrepreneurial Leadership
    • Houston’s Urban Renewal at Heart of United Methodist’s Success
    • Kingdom Builder Caldwell Endorses Faith-Based Entrepreneurship
    • Detroit’s Word of Faith Applies Consumer-centric Principles
    • Houston’s Lakewood Church Personalizes Mega-Message
    • For Strong Minority, Shopping Enhances Religious Life
    • Beauty, Youth Products Affirm God’s Plan
    • Figure 6-1: “I Will Pay Any Price to Look Younger”: Evangelical Christians, Non-Evangelicals, Conservative Evangelicals, Moderate Evangelicals, 2006 (index of U.S. adults)
    • Poverty, Renunciation Become Outmoded Concepts
    • Financial Services, Personal Money Management Help Expand God’s Kingdom
    • Banks Introduce Faith-Friendly Lending
    • Above-Average Focus on Financial Planning and Stability
    • Figure 6-2: “Like Others to Think I’m a Financial Success”: Evangelical and Non-Evangelical Segments, 2006 (percent of U.S. adults)
    • Conservatives Show Strong Affinity for Financial Security, Services
    • Figure 6-3: “I Feel Secure Financially”: Evangelical and Non-Evangelical Segments, 2006 (percent of U.S. adults)
    • Figure 6-4: “I Will Pay Any Price for Good Financial Advice”: Evangelical and Non-Evangelical Segments, 2006 (index of U.S. adults)
    • Controversial Prosperity Gospel Cites Biblical Imperatives for Material Gain
    • Retirement Funds, Financial Stability Viewed as Personal Responsibilities
    • Christian Financial Enterprises Reconcile Heavenly & Earthly Accounts
    • Grassroots Financial Ministries Direct Dollars to Evangelical Causes
    • Evangelical Christian Credit Union Fosters Church Stewardship
    • Storehouse Fund Encourages Church Growth, Maintenance
    • Creative Consumer Packages Promote Increased Tithing
    • HomeBanc’s Faith Can’t Overcome Sub-Prime Mortgage Crisis
    • Affinity Credit Cards Present Moral, Operational Dilemmas
    • Unitarians Back Away from Endorsing Debt, Consumerism
    • Figure 6-5: “I Prefer to Have as Few Possessions as Possible”: Evangelical and Non-Evangelical Segments, 2006 (percent of U.S. adults)
    • Credit Card Use Among Evangelicals Slightly Above Average
    • Figure 6-6: Percentage Who Own a Credit Card: Evangelical and Non-Evangelical Segments, 2006 (U.S. adults)
    • J.C. Penney, Sears Cards Popular Among Born-Agains
    • Visa, MasterCard Use Parallels That of Larger Culture
    • Figure 6-7: Percentage Who Have Used a Credit Card in the Last 30 Days: Evangelical and Non-Evangelical Segments, 2006 (U.S. adults)
    • Intrepid Ministries Tests Affinity Card Waters
    • Christian Community Credit Union Guarantees Mission Donation with Purchase
    • World Missions VISA Supports Catholic Missions
    • Timothy Plan Offers Morally Responsible Mutual Funds
    • Companies Screened for Cultural and Moral Pollution
    • Homosexuality, Pornography, Vices—Out
    • Medi-Share Program Helps Finance Christian Medical Care
    • Subscribers Testify to Relationship with Jesus, Biblical Lifestyles
    • Table 6-5: Attitudes on Shopping and Spending: Evangelical Christians, Conservative Evangelicals, Moderate Evangelicals, 2006 (percent and index of U.S. adults)
    • Table 6-6: Attitudes on Personal Finance: Evangelicals Overall, Conservative Evangelicals, Moderate Evangelicals, 2006 (percent and index of U.S. adults)
    • Table 6-7: Attitudes on Money and Consumerism: Evangelicals Overall, Conservative Evangelicals, Moderate Evangelicals, 2006 (percent and index of U.S. adults)
    • Table 6-8: Strongly Held Attitudes on Money, Finances, and Consumerism: Evangelicals Overall, Conservative Evangelicals, Moderate Evangelicals, 2006 (percent and index of U.S. adults)
    • Table 6-9: Credit Card Ownership Rates by Selected Brands: Evangelical Christians vs. Non-Evangelicals, 2006 (percent and index of U.S. adults)
    • Table 6-10: Credit Card Use in Last 30 Days by Selected Brands: Evangelical Christians vs. Non-Evangelicals, 2006 (percent and index of U.S. adults)
    • Table 6-11: Monthly Credit Card Payment Habits: Evangelicals Overall, Conservative Evangelicals, Moderate Evangelicals, 2006 (percent and index of U.S. adults)

    Appendix: Demographic Profiles of Evangelical Segments

    • Table A-1: Demographics for Adults Who Agree a Lot With Statement: I Am a Conservative Evangelical Christian, 2006 (percent, number and index of U.S. adults)
    • Table A-2: Demographics for Adults Who Agree a Little With Statement: I Am a Conservative Evangelical Christian, 2006 (percent, number and index of U.S. adults)
    • Table A-3: Demographics for Evangelicals at Upper Socio-Economic Levels, 2006 (percent, number and index of U.S. Evangelical adults)
    • Table A-4: Demographics for Evangelicals at Middle Socio-Economic Levels, 2006 (percent, number and index of U.S. Evangelical adults)
    • Table A-5: Demographics for Evangelicals at Lower Socio-Economic Levels, 2006 (percent, number and index of U.S. Evangelical adults)
    • Table A-6: Demographics for Married Evangelicals With Children, 2006 (percent, number and index of U.S. Evangelical adults)
    • Table A-7: Demographics for Empty Nester Evangelicals, 2006 (percent, number and index of U.S. Evangelical adults)
    • Table A-8: Evangelical Demographics: 18- to 39-Year-olds, 2006 (percent, number and index of U.S. Evangelical adults)
    • Table A-9: Evangelical Demographics: 40- to 64-Year-olds, 2006 (percent, number and index of U.S. Evangelical adults)
    • Table A-10: Evangelical Demographics: Adults Age 65 or Over, 2006 (percent, number and index of U.S. Evangelical adults)
    • Table A-11: Evangelical Demographics: Men, 2006 (percent, number and index of U.S. Evangelical adults)
    • Table A-12: Evangelical Demographics: Women, 2006 (percent, number and index of U.S. Evangelical adults)
    • Table A-13: Evangelical Demographics: White Non-Hispanics, 2006 (percent, number and index of U.S. Evangelical adults)
    • Table A-14: Evangelical Demographics: Hispanics, 2006 (percent, number and index of U.S. Evangelical adults)
    • Table A-15: Evangelical Demographics: African-Americans, 2006 (percent, number and index of U.S. Evangelical adults)
    • Table A-16: Evangelical Demographics: Asian-Americans, 2006 (percent, number and index of U.S. Evangelical adults)
    • Table A-17: Evangelical Demographics: Southern Region, 2006 (percent, number and index of U.S. Evangelical adults)
    • Table A-18: Evangelical Demographics: Midwest Region, 2006 (percent, number and index of U.S. Evangelical adults)

    Appendix: Demographic Profiles

    • Table A-19: Evangelical Demographics: Western Region, 2006 (percent, number and index of U.S. Evangelical adults)
    • Table A-20: Evangelical Demographics: Northeast Region, 2006 (percent, number and index of U.S. Evangelical adults)

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