Training and Education

A. The Clerk of the Christian Education Committee shall be responsible for the training and education of all children’s workers at the local church level.B. All staff and volunteers who work in any capacity, directly or indirectly with children and families, shall receive training regarding the detection of child abuse and the implementation of this policy and its procedures.

C. All staff who work in any capacity, directly or indirectly with children and families, shall receive a copy of this policy and shall sign a statement attesting to familiarity with its directives.

V. Screening Requirements

A. In order to adequately protect our children, the following procedures should be followed for screening paid and volunteer children’s workers.

1. Complete the Screening form for Children’s Workers adopted by the church.

2. Complete an oral applicant interview with the Christian Education Clerk or designee.

3. Conduct a biannual criminal background check through the state and/or local police departments and federal agency.

VI. Applicant Interviews (Regarding the Abuse Policy)

A. All worker candidates who expect to work with or minister to children will be interviewed by an appropriate person designated by the Christian Education Committee.

B. Senior Pastor candidate interviews will be conducted by the Clerk of Elders and reviewed by the Presiding Clerk of the local church. (This is in regards to the Abuse Policy)

C. Any worker candidate may request that his/her interview be conducted by the Senior Pastor or a mutually agreed upon third party.

VII. Applicant Interview Forms

Applicant Interview Forms and reference contact information will be completed by the interviewer and labeled “CONFIDENTIAL.” Any and all information gathered from the interview form shall be maintained confidential except to the extent required for reporting purposes. Completed forms will be stored in a locked file in an appropriate location with limited (controlled) access.