Dear sons and daughters of Seventh-day Adventist workers!

Whether your parent(s) served in this Conference or not, and whether they are still actively employed by the SDA organization or is/are retired, or deceased, the South Atlantic Conference Administration, supported by the Conference Executive Committee is delighted to embark upon a new ministry initiative that seeks to understand and meet your unique needs if you reside within the SAC territory.

By virtue of your parent(s)' calling and employment with the Church, you have no doubt experienced both the blessings and the hardships of the ministry. Many offspring of workers/former workers have experienced varying degrees of fidelity or discontent toward the Church organization. We would like the opportunity to find ways to demonstrate our support for you and affirm you in your spiritual and life journey.

This is long overdue! However, we thank God that He has led us into this vital ministry path and look forward to His leading as we do all we can to make your walk with the Lord and your relationship and contribution to the work of the church more engaging, fulfilling, and pleasant.
 
Kindly take a few minutes to complete this brief questionnaire to help us get this vital ministry off the ground in a strong way. The deadline for completing and submitting this survey is 12:00 Noon on Monday, August 14, 2023.
 
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: Please know that your forthright responses are welcome and appreciated. Your individual responses will never be reported in any forum with any revelation of your personal identity outside of the Administration, who may have access to your personal identifiers and the responses tied to you specifically. Likewise, we ask that you do not use this questionnaire to specifically mention any person (other than the requested information about your parents) for any reason, as that would violate the spirit and letter of the questionnaire and will result in the deletion of your entire survey submission.

Thank you for all that you've sacrificed in service to Christ and His people!
 
SAC Administration
 
Calvin B. Preston, President
David A. Smith, Executive Vice President
Merkita Mosley, CFO/Treasurer
Everton A. Ennis, General Vice President/PARL/Legacy Ministries Chairman
Kim Gaiter, VP for Education
Allen Baldwin, VP for Pastoral Ministries/Legacy Ministries Vice Chairman

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* 1. What is your age group?

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* 2. Would you like to be added to the SAC email list to receive Conference news and updates?

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* 3. Please indicate local SAC church where you currently hold membership or attend

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* 4. Your current marital status

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* 5. How would you describe your current viewpoint, feeling, and relationship regarding the SDA Church organization/denomination?

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I am happy to be a Seventh-day Adventist Christian
I enjoy the Church and support our mission and message
I don't attend because of how I feel about the Church
I don't attend for personal reasons, not because of the Church
I am angry with the Church
Terrible experiences my parent(s) had with the organization have left me bitter
I was traumatized by the Church's treatment of my parent(s)
I still feel hurt because people expected me to be the perfect worker's kid
I feel like my siblings and I were sacrificed for the organization
I feel hurt by the Church, but I want to move on and be restored
I have a lot of anger toward the Church, and I would welcome confidential counseling
I am willing to give the Church another chance
I appreciate the effort by SAC with the new Legacy Ministries
I just don't want to be bothered -- I'm good
I would enjoy the opportunity to be involved in Legacy Ministries to help other workers' kids reconnect
My siblings are angry with the Church and have turned their backs on the Church
One of my parents is no longer supportive of the SDA Church
I feel like our family was not always treated well by the organization, but I realize that leaders have difficult decisions to make
I am willing to forgive and reconnect with the Church wholeheartedly, with help if needed
I still don't trust the Church organization today

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* 6. How could Legacy Ministries contribute to your personal well-being in the following areas?

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* 7. Which of your parent(s) works (or worked) for the Church organization?

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* 8. Your Father's Employing Organizations (if applicable): Which Conference(s) or other SDA entity is (or was) your father employed with?

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* 9. Your Father's Denominational Role (if applicable): In what areas of ministry did your father serve throughout his SDA employment (check all that apply)

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* 10. Your Mother's Employing Organizations (if applicable): Which Conference(s) or other SDA entity is (or was) your mother employed with?

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* 11. Your Mother's Denominational Role (if applicable): In what areas of ministry did your mother serve throughout her SDA employment (check all that apply)

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* 12. What advice or recommendation would you give to the team as we launch the new Legacy Ministries? How can we minister to your pressing needs and concerns?

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* 13. Your Contact Information (optional)

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