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Background Checks

Background checks essential, but how many churches use them?

SI Filings Fri, 05/24/24 9:00 am

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“In the wake of various sexual abuse scandals, many churches are weighing the importance of background checks in their hiring processes and working to find the way to best protect children within the church.” - The Baptist Paper

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Background Checks Remain Essential Part of Reopening Kids Ministries

SI Filings Wed, 07/15/20 8:31 pm

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“A LifeWay Research study found more than 1 in 10 Protestant pastors say someone on church staff has sexually harassed a congregation member at some point in the church’s life.” - F&T

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"More than 20 percent (5,107 searches) returned records with misdemeanor or felony results"

SharperIron Mon, 09/12/11 8:28 pm

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Background checks are on the rise, LifeWay reports

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