Resources for background checks

Ministry Safe —  https://ministrysafe.com/nazarene/ In partnership with the Church of the Nazarene. Discount code for $100 off first year’s annual membership, and discounts on background check pricing. Led by attorneys and child protection experts.

Nazarene Safe - visit www.nazarenesafe.org for free resources and training materials for developing church policies for screening, training volunteers, and reporting abuse. 

Protect My Ministry - provides background checks and volunteer training for a variety of price-points.  Services require a monthly or annual fee and can be bundled based on usage.  Visit www.protectmyministry.com and click on "Ministry Mobilizer" for details and pricing.

Florida Department of Law Enforcement - various resources -- Click here for their website.

• Sex Offender database

• Report suspicious activity

• Report suspected child abuse

• Volunteer and Employee Criminal History System (VECHS) offers state and national (FBI) background checks at reasonable prices.  No membership fee is needed,  but churches need to apply to use the service.  Click Here for additional information and to register.