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