All congregations should do a criminal background check on their candidates, if for no other reason than consistency in hiring practices and the ability to honestly report they have done their due diligence.
- Receiving the report can take anywhere from one to four weeks.
- The background check only needs to be initiated to move forward with candidacy; surprises are extremely unlikely!
- Congregations should only do the criminal background check and sex offender check. (Credit and motor vehicle checks are out of bounds.)
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Background Checks
From LeaderLab
Use the following background check (as well as reference check) guidelines (previously presented as Responsible Staffing) when hiring professional religious leaders and staff, and when recruiting volunteers whose work will put them in close contact with children and persons in vulnerable…