Children’s Ministry Application

Because our church cares for our members and our children, and desires to protect them, please answer the following questions. We understand that the answers to these questions may be private and deeply personal, and we will protect your privacy.

I authorize Grace City Church to contact any person or entity listed on this application, and I further authorize any such person or entity to provide the organization with information, opinions, and impressions relating to my background or qualifications.

I understand that, in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a consumer report (background screening report) and/or an investigative consumer report (reference checks and/or interviews) that may include information from public or private sources regarding my character, driving records, criminal history, court records (both civil and criminal), qualifications and experience, work habits, and/or other information relevant to my volunteer service will be obtained in connection with my application as a volunteer with Grace Bible Church.

I understand that, if I am approved for volunteer service by Grace City Church, this background check authorization will be kept on file and may be used at any time during my service to procure further information when, in the judgment of Grace City Church, such may be necessary.

I hereby release and discharge to the extent permitted by law, Grace City Church, its employees, any individual or agency obtaining information for Grace City Church, any entity listed on this application, and any personal or professional reference, from any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or other expenses arising from the retrieving, reporting and/or disclosure of information in connection with this background investigation.

I understand that I am volunteering my services and declare in no way shall I be considered an employee or subcontractor or independent contractor of Grace City Church based on this application. I understand that this is not an employment application.

I understand and agree that any information received from the background check and application verification will not be disclosed to me, and I hereby waive any right I may have to inspect any information provided about me by any person or organization identified by me on this form.

I have read, understand, and consent to the above. I further authorize that a photographic copy or a telephonic facsimile of this document shall be valid for purposes present and future. My electronic signature below certifies that all information I have provided in connection with this background check is true, accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.