Vacation Bible School is a cherished tradition in many communities. It offers children a fun and enriching experience while fostering their spiritual growth. As the summer approaches, the need for volunteers and employees to support VBS programs becomes increasingly crucial. However, while there’s an urgency to recruit volunteers swiftly, churches must also exercise caution to
5 Ways to Improve Children’s Safety at Your Church
Are the children in your church safe? The unfortunate reality is even within your church walls, countless threats exist that could potentially endanger the children in your care. While there’s no way to 100% guarantee safety, there are procedures, plans, and strategies you can put in place to help protect children. April is Child Abuse
Different Types of Background Checks and Their Risk-Mitigation Impact
Volunteers play a pivotal role in organizations across various sectors, contributing their time, skills, and passion to support causes that are meaningful to them. While the dedication of volunteers is invaluable, organizations must prioritize the safety and well-being of both volunteers and those they serve. A comprehensive background check process for volunteers is critical in
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
EXPECTATIONS GAP: Four Background Check Pitfalls that Undercut Your Church’s Security – and One Easy Way to Avoid Them
Your church families have high expectations when it comes to background checks for your ministries’ volunteers. Are you meeting their expectations? According to a new study… maybe not. But you should. And best of all – you can! Let’s take a look at how your church can close the background check expectation gap. First, the
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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
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,
Back to School and Background Checks: Why Screening Church Volunteers is Important
Volunteers help the church flourish. They’re a crucial part of ministry life. Most churches wouldn’t be able to function without the help of volunteers. And as the back-to-school season approaches, it’s important to ensure all your church’s volunteers have completed (and passed) a background check. By default, church members and visitors usually feel comfortable leaving
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
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