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Overall, how satisfied are you with the Baptist Messenger?   Very Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Neither Somewhat Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied I don't know.   How long have you been a reader of the Baptist Messenger?   Less than 1 year 1 to 5 years 6 to 10 years More than 10 years		How many people, including yourself, usually read or look through the copy of the Baptist Messenger that you receive?   1 2 3 4 5 or more I don't know.   If you could change one thing about the Baptist Messenger, what would it be?

On average, how much of the content of the Baptist Messenger do you usually read?   All of it Most of it Some of it Hardly any of it I don't know.   On what day does your copy of The Messenger usually arrive in the mail?   Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

When reading the Baptist Messenger, which page do you normally turn to first?   Walker Moore's Column Dr. Anthony Jordan's Column News Sports Classifieds Feature Stories People/Churches Other   Please specify:   Can you recall having seen any advertisements in the latest issue of the Baptist Messenger?   Yes No   If so, can you name any of the advertisers you recall seeing in the Baptist Messenger?

For each of the following statements, indicate how strongly you agree or disagree on a scale from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree):   1 (Strongly Disagree)   2   3   4   5 (Strongly Agree)   N/A   The Baptist Messenger is a quality newspaper.             I trust what I read in the Baptist Messenger.             I do not find the content of the Baptist Messenger to be very interesting.             When I want to know what is happening in my state convention, I turn to the Baptist Messenger.             I would strongly recommend the Baptist Messenger to a friend.

For each of the following statements, indicate how strongly you agree or disagree on a scale from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree):   1 (Strongly Disagree)   2   3   4   5 (Strongly Agree)   N/A   I often use the ads in the Baptist Messenger to help me make purchases.             The Baptist Messenger is easy to read.             The Baptist Messenger is well-organized.             I have shopped at a store that I've seen advertised in the Baptist Messenger.             I have used the services of a business that I've seen advertised in the Baptist Messenger.             I have attended an event that I've seen advertised in the Baptist Messenger.

Have you ever heard of or are aware of the Baptist Messenger website, www.baptistmessenger.com?   Yes No I don't know   Which category best describes how often you access the Baptist Messenger's website?   Never Less than once a month About once a month Several times a month Every week Several times a week or more I don't know.   Are you currently a subscriber to the Baptist Messenger?   Yes, I receive my copy through my church. Yes, I subscribe as an individual. No, I read my church's copy. No, I read someone else's copy. No, I read articles online. No, I receive the information some other way. I don't know.

Which of the following activities or leadership roles do you currently perform for your church?  Please check all that apply.   Teach a Sunday School class Lead a Small Group Lead a Youth Group Women's Ministry Leader Men's Ministry Leader Member of a Church Committee Worship Team Member Attend Sunday School Attend a Small Group Lead a Church Committee Lead a Bible Study Group Attend a Bible Study Group Serve on Vacation Bible School Team Deacon Pastor (Lead, Senior, Youth, or Other) N/A

What is your church's average attendance?   Less than 50 50 to 99 100 to 200 201 to 300 301 to 500 500 to 1,000 More than 1,000   In the last 3 months, which of the following stores or online sites have you visited or shopped, regardless if you purchased anything.  Please check all that apply.   Mardel's Hobby Lobby Amazon.com Christianbooksonline.com Lifeway Christian Stores Barnes & Noble Dayspring.com

Have you made use of any of the Messenger Insight article series?  Check all that apply.   Book of Revelation Christmas Theology The Art of the Invitation Christian Worldview Something other than listed. None.   Do you listen to the Baptist Messenger Insight Radio Podcast?  If so, which of the following devices do you use?   I do not listen to the Podcast. Home Computer Work Computer MP3 player (including iPods) Smartphone (iPhone, etc.) Tablet device (iPad, etc.) Something other than listed.

For each of the following activities, please indicate how often you engage in these activities.   Never   Less than once a month   About once a month   About once a week   Several times a week   Every day   I don't know.   Use Facebook               Use Twitter               Use Email               Listen to the Radio               Listen to an MP3 player               Watch Local News               Watch National News               Read the Local Newspaper               Read the News Online

Approximately how often have you done the following things in the last 12 months?   None.   1 to 3 times   4 to 6 times   7 to 10 times   11 to 15 times   16 times or more   I don't know   Gone to the movie theater               Rented movies to watch at home               Attended a concert               Attended a professional sporting event               Attended a college sporting event               Attended any other type of sporting event               Attended the State Fair               Gone to a conference of some type

What is your current employment status?   Full time Part time Student Retired Homemaker Unemployed, Looking Unemployed, Not Looking Other   What is the highest level of education you have completed?   Less than High School High School or GED Some College Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree or More

How many children under the age of 18 live in your household?   0 1 2 3 or more   Which of the following best describes the education your child receives or did receive?  Please check all that apply.   My child/children currently attends public schools. My child/children graduated from public schools. My child/children currently attends private school. My child/children graduated from private school. My child/children is/are home-schooled. My child/children graduated from home-school. My child/children have not reached schooling age. I don't have children.

What is your marital status?   Single/Never Married Married Divorced/Separated Widowed   Which of the following contains your annual household income?   Under $25,000 $25,000-$35,000 $35,001-$50,000 $50,001-$75,000 $75,001-$100,000 More than $100,000 I don't know.

What is your age?   Under 18 18 to 34 35 to 54 55 to 69 70 or older   What is your gender?   Male Female   For geographic reference, what is your zip code?

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