How Can Churches Implement Background Checks?

by | March 5, 2026

Someone checks a resume and her phone for the ministry background check for a church volunteer. She smiles. The Bitner Henry logo is in the bottom-right!

This video is a podcast with former Brotherhood security advisor Bob Wild and focuses primarily on churches and church safety. In this video, he discusses how churches can implement background checks for volunteers to run safer ministries.

Wondering how pastors can help influence this change? Read this article.

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Last Updated: March 30th, 2026.

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