Church Background Checks

Background checks that help you build your church

EDIFY is the church background checks provider you’ve been searching for; ease of use, accuracy, compliance, speed, flexibility, outstanding service, and personalized customer support.

See for yourself why so many of our clients say “EDIFY is simply the best“ when it comes to background checks that help protect my church.

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The hassle-free and fast way to run background checks for your church 

Churches ensure community safety and maintain integrity through thorough background checks, aligning volunteers and leaders with the church’s mission.

Why Background Checks Are Good For Churches

Running volunteer background checks for churches is a pivotal step in ensuring the safety and integrity of the church community.

By conducting these checks, churches can foster a secure environment, make informed decisions, and uphold the trust placed in them by their congregation.

Background checks help in identifying potential risks, ensuring that those who serve in the church align with its values and mission.

It’s essential for churches to prioritize the safety and well-being of their members, and background checks play a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Top Benefits of Performing Background Checks

  1. Protect the Kids: To ensure the safety of the congregation, especially vulnerable members like children and the elderly.
  2. Protect the Church: To maintain the church’s integrity and reputation in the community by ensuring that those serving do not have a history that could harm the church’s image.
  3. Protect the Leadership: Background checks provide essential information that helps church leaders make informed decisions about who should serve in specific roles.
  4. Protect the Finances: To ensure that the church is compliant with legal requirements and to avoid potential legal liabilities.
  5. Protect the Congregation: To instill trust and confidence in the congregation, knowing that the church is taking steps to ensure their safety and well-being.

The Importance of Comprehensive Background Checks for Ministries

Ensuring the safety and security of church members, particularly vulnerable groups like children and the elderly, requires more than a basic criminal background check. Ministry background checks go beyond to cover additional checks such as sex offender registries and criminal databases.

This thorough approach helps prevent individuals with a history of sexual abuse or other offenses from gaining positions of trust within the organization. Establishing a solid risk management system for your ministry is essential in reducing legal liabilities and protecting your community.

How We Run Background Checks on Church Volunteers

Churches benefit from tailored, efficient background checks provided by Edify Background Screening, ensuring community safety and integrity with scalable packages and easy ordering.

Welcome to EDIFY Background Screening, your trusted partner in simplifying the background check process. Our approach is centered around your needs, aiming to streamline the entire experience. Here’s how we do it…

Background Check Process
  1. Personalized Recommendations: We understand that each church has unique requirements and risk factors. By taking the time to comprehend your specific needs, we recommend only the necessary products and services. This ensures a focused and efficient screening process that meets your exact needs.
  2. Scalable Packages: Our customized packages are designed to adapt as your hiring and volunteer needs change. Whether you’re screening for a summer camp or for class-room teachers working one-on-one with kids, we provide packages that align with the level of depth required for each position. This way, you can avoid overspending on unnecessary checks while maintaining thorough screenings for critical roles.
  3. Guided Setup: Our experienced team will guide you through the account setup process, ensuring you have a clear understanding of each component and how they fit into your overall screening program. This guidance empowers you to have full control and confidence in the screening process.
  4. Easy Ordering: We’ve streamlined the process of ordering background checks to make it hassle-free. With our system, you can quickly order pre-configured packages that are tailored to your specific needs. Say goodbye to the worry of individually selecting services, as our packages are designed to provide the comprehensive coverage you need to protect your church.
Background Check Process

With our simplified approach, you can trust that your volunteer background checks process is efficient, cost-effective, and aligned with your unique requirements. We firmly believe in background screening with churches in mind, and we’re here to make it easier for you to make informed decisions and create a comprehensive background screening program for volunteers and employees that fosters a safe environment for everyone involved.

PLUS in most cases, we're able to return results to you in < 4hours!

Protecting Your Church’s Reputation and Legal Standing

By conducting volunteer background checks, churches can significantly lower the risks associated with hiring or accepting volunteers. A well-implemented screening process can shield your church from potential legal issues, such as claims of negligence or failing to conduct due diligence. Additionally, maintaining a robust background check policy helps build trust among your congregation, assuring them that their safety is a top priority.

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What You Will Get

Nationwide coverage
  • NATIONWIDE COVERAGE

  • FAST TURN AROUND

  • COMPLEMENTARY FORMS

  • 24/7 ACCESS

  • PERSONAL SUPPORT

What You Won’t Get

  • SETUP FEES

  • ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION

  • MONTHLY MINIMUM

  • COMPLICATED ORDERING

  • ROBO SUPPORT

We believe people matter more than profits

Welcome to EDIFY Background Screening, a trusted partner for churches like yours for volunteer background checks. At our core, we believe in the paramount importance of people. Unlike profit-driven companies, our focus is on safeguarding you, your employees, and your organization. We prioritize doing things right the first time, refusing to take shortcuts in our processes, reporting, compliance, and service to you.

As our valued client, you can expect more than just excellent service. Our commitment goes beyond mere satisfaction—we are dedicated to providing you with a truly exceptional experience. Our team, comprised of highly trained professionals, is here to go above and beyond, ensuring you have all the information you need to make informed hiring decisions promptly.

We understand that pricing is an important consideration, which is why we have adopted a balanced approach. While we are not the most expensive firm offering premium background screening, we also don’t compromise on quality by being the cheapest. Instead, we offer a fair pricing structure that provides outstanding value for your investment. Our goal is to deliver a wide range of products and solutions at reasonable prices, ensuring your hiring process is reliable and efficient.

By choosing us, you gain access to a dedicated support team that understands your specific needs and is willing to go the extra mile. With our expertise and unwavering commitment to your success, you can trust that your organization and the lives it touches are in capable hands.

Experience our personalized approach to church volunteer background checks, designed with churches in mind because we genuinely believe that people matter.

Church Background Check Pricing

Flexible Screening Pricing Options to fit your needs.

Start by choosing the average number of background checks you do in a year.

Less than

12

Background Checks Per Year

More than

12

Background Checks Per Year

Customizable church background check packages

MOST POPULAR

BASIC

starting at

$15.00/check*

Check 16x16 1  SSN Trace

Check 16x16 1  Sex Offender Registry Search

Check 16x16 1  Global Watch Lists Search

Check 16x16 1  National Criminal Search

STANDARD

starting at

$18.00/check*

Check 16x16 1  SSN Trace

Check 16x16 1  Sex Offender Registry Search

Check 16x16 1  Global Watch Lists Search

Check 16x16 1  National Criminal Search
with AKAs

PLUS

starting at

$26.00/check*

Check 16x16 1  SSN Trace

Check 16x16 1  Sex Offender Registry Search

Check 16x16 1  Global Watch Lists Search

Check 16x16 1  National Criminal Search
with AKAs

Check 16x16 1  County Criminal Search

PREMIUM

starting at

$34.00/check*

Check 16x16 1  SSN Trace

Check 16x16 1  Sex Offender Registry Search

Check 16x16 1  Global Watch Lists Search

Check 16x16 1  National Criminal Search
with AKAs

Check 16x16 1  County Criminal Search

Check 16x16 1  Federal District Criminal
Search

PRO

starting at

$38.00/check*

Check 16x16 1  SSN Trace

Check 16x16 1  Sex Offender Registry Search

Check 16x16 1  Global Watch Lists Search

Check 16x16 1  National Criminal Search
with AKAs

Check 16x16 1  Federal District Criminal
Search

*Additional third-party fees may apply. Learn more about third-party fees.

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