The PUBLIC AFFAIRS & RELIGIOUS LIBERTY DEPARTMENT exists to assist its constituents through instructing, implementing, training, promoting and representing them in social justice and religious liberty issues.


  • Dr. Colby Matlock

    Assistant Public Affairs & Religious Liberty Director

    Email: cmatlock@aecsda.com

The NAD is excited to announce the launch of a monthly NAD PARL Newsletter. Here is the first issue. Click on the link

Hello CJC Family! 

Our CJC newsletter, "This Week in Conscience & Justice," aims to keep you informed and aware of issues of justice and religious liberty. As an intern for the Conscience & Justice Council, I confidently invite you to click the link This Week in Conscience & Justice or the attachment below to keep yourself knowledgeable and engaged. Share the newsletter with others and connect with CJC on all social media platforms: YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and the CJC website. To access these links, please take a look at the newsletter. 

Attention: Please take note of pages 2-3 for information on the CJC Convention. Keep in mind that the cut-off date at the St. Louis Marriott Hotel is Friday, Aug. 30. There is no extension beyond that date. So, please register today at Home | 2024 Conscience and Justice Council Annual Convention (adventsourceevents.org).  

Public Affairs and Religious Liberty courses that you may want to share with your churches:

Here are the links to the PARL courses landing pages:

How to Contact Your Elected Officials

NAD PARL Manual