Christian Endeavor-Mid Atlantic's Life Builders Youth Work Camp Ministry takes protecting children, teens, and adults very seriously from any abuse or accusation of abuse. To ensure all who attend are protected and provide help in the case of accusations, we require one of the following methods:
BACKGROUND CHECKS ON FILE METHOD
In this method, every person 18 years of age and older the week of their ministry must have background checks completed and on file at your church's office.
For Pennsylvania residents click here to get the forms for (1) Pennsylvania Criminal History Check and (2) a “Child Line check.” Remember, we do not want them turned in with your registration materials. Instead, keep the originals on file at the church office for your future use. Only have the Child Protection Agreement Form filled out and sent to the office.
Then we require that a completed Child Protection Agreement Form is filed with the Christian Endeavor-Mid Atlantic's office. This form lists all who are 18 years of age and older by the week of ministry, and requires that (1) the Sr. Pastor and (2) a leader of the church's official board/presbytery/council signs it stating that all background checks are on file at the church.
Other states: Please use the regular background checks used for teachers of the public school. Or you may use a company such as ACCUFAX.
The Child Protection Agreement Form will be posted in the Sign-In area. Username and Password will be given to you after your group has registered.
CHURCH INSURANCE APPROVED METHOD
Some churches have their own background check procedure that is approved by their insurance company, which is carried out by the church. An approved church policy must include reference checks, attendance requirement at the church, and some application process.
We require that a completed Child Protection Agreement Form is filed with the Christian Endeavor-Mid Atlantic's office. This form lists all who are 18 years of age and older by the week of ministry, and requires that (1) the Sr. Pastor and (2) a leader of the church's official board/presbytery/council signs it stating that all people named have been approved by the church's method of background checking.
Please attach a letter to the Child Protection Agreement Form including the following information:
-Your insurance company approves of the method you use
-Name of the insurance company with an address and phone number
-List the requirements put in place to minister with youth
-Briefly state the components used in your background check
FINAL NOTE
Doing these protection procedures not only ensures safety of all who attend Life Builders Youth Work Camp from any abuse or accusations of abuse, but also assists in the protection in the ministry at your own church. |
