Better background checks for churches and faith-based organizations

Religious organizations and faith-based teams alike trust Checkr for fast, smooth, and safe ministry background checks.

Why faith communities run background checks with Checkr

Background checks for churches help find qualified individuals for volunteer opportunities and ministry work. 

Fast, accurate results

Screen and onboard new volunteers faster than ever—89% of criminal checks complete within one hour.

Comprehensive, flexible screenings

Start with one of Checkr’s recommended packages, and add additional volunteer screenings to meet your unique church background check needs.

Continuous safety

Ongoing background screenings for current volunteers and employees promote safety and support efforts for continued funding of your ministry.

Transform your volunteer screening with partner integrations

Checkr connects with popular ChMS and HR systems so you can streamline your background checks for church workers.

Start volunteers faster with our modern platform

Checkr simplifies volunteer management with our intuitive background check platform.

Easy-to-use

Access your online dashboard to order a background check, review results, and make a decision in minutes

Compliance support

Built-in workflows help with peace of mind in staying compliant with the FCRA and local laws 

Simple for applicants

Volunteers and employees can easily enter information and start their church background check on any device

Start running church volunteer background checks

Screening resources for faith-based organizations

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