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What Churches Need to Know About the National Criminal Database Search

Background checks are a critical safety and assessment tool. These screens ensure churches make informed decisions about the employees and volunteers they allow into their organization to work with children, congregants, and to access church resources. But exactly what types of background checks and searches are appropriate? When it comes to a strategic approach to

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Learn more about some of our many partners at Protect My Ministry

Meet our check-in partner – KidCheck Secure Children’s Check-In With KidCheck’s easy-to-use children’s check-in, you get more than attendance tracking, with unparalleled features that create a secure environment for kids and peace-of-mind for parents. Features include: Touchless Express Check-In, Roster Check-In, Check-In Surveys, Integrated Background Checks, Custom Reports, and much more! Plus, training and support

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7 Ways Your Church HR Misses the Mark

Church HR requires a specific balance between compliance and culture and having gaps could cost you money and time, not to mention staff morale and relational capital with your congregation. If you’re juggling 17 different hats (including “HR” anything) but don’t have the time or experience to figure out what church HR actually looks like,

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Tips to Keep Kids Safe at VBS this Summer

Vacation Bible School is such a fun event for kids and volunteers alike. It’s a great opportunity for community outreach and to invite new families to your church. Parents want to know that their kids get to enjoy learning about Jesus in a safe environment. That’s why it’s important to have a VBS safety plan

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Safety First: Background Checks for VBS Volunteers

Vacation Bible School (VBS) is a great opportunity for churches to share the gospel with kids of all ages. It is an excellent event for community outreach too. Kids are excited to attend, parents are excited to be kid-free for a few hours a day, and church leaders are excited to teach. The goal of

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A Guide to Background Checks When Working with Children

Background Checks for People Working with Children If you work with children, you are probably aware that background checks are required for childcare providers. This includes churches and other faith-based/community-based organizations. In fact, anybody associated with your organization—whether a volunteer or a staff member—needs to have a completed (and passed) background check on file if they

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Why You Need Continuous Monitoring for Volunteers

Churches are organizations that rely on many people to work and volunteer for the ministry that takes place. Many churches implement background checks and use employee and volunteer screening processes to protect guests, members, staff, and property.  However, many places of worship don’t have continuous monitoring in place. Because churches have children’s ministries with adults

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