It is important that the next Bishop of New Hampshire be a visible presence in New Hampshire to enhance an understanding of the Episcopal Church.
 

New Hampshire Episcopalians regard their bishop as the chief representative of their faith, and desire that the bishop maintain visibility within the state. Overall agreement on this issue is extremely high (96%). The strongest agreement on this issue is among the 35-44 age category, and the lowest among those under 35. (Rank: 3. Mean Response: 4.5)

It is important that the next Bishop of New Hampshire speak and act against racism and injustice in the Church and society.
 

Though there is overall agreement (94%) about the bishop's role in speaking and acting against racism and injustice, there are differences in strength of agreement based upon gender, clerical status, and local community.  Women tend to agree more strongly, as do those under 35, the laity, and urban/suburban residents.  (Rank: 4. Mean Response: 4.4)

Male
Female

2
0

2
2

4
4

42
37

50
58

Ordained
Lay

1
1

2
2

6
4

43
38

48
55

Under 35
35-44

1
1

0
0

2
5

24
32

73
62

45-54
55-64

0
1

2
1

2
2

32
36

63
59

65-74
75 and over

1
1

3
2

6
5

42
49

47
43

Urban
Suburban

0
1

1
1

1
5

39
34

58
60

Town
Rural

2
2

It is important that the next Bishop of New Hampshire demonstrate a commitment to interfaith and ecumenical cooperation.
 

That their bishop should be committed to ecumenical cooperation is appealing to a large majority of New Hampshire Episcopalians (95%). (Rank: 5. Mean Response: 4.3) 

It is important that the next Bishop of New Hampshire be a prophetic voice on social and political issues.
 

There is somewhat less enthusiasm for a bishop who speaks out on social and political issues. Though 71% agree or strongly agree on this point, 30% disagree or are undecided. The clergy are more supportive than the laity, and women more than men. (Rank: 10. Mean Response: 3.8)

Ordained
Lay

1
2

8
10

6
17

48
42

38
28

Male
Female

12
8