Background Checks

Many ELCA organizations are obtaining background checks. Two background check companies, ChoicePoint, a LexisNexis company, through VolunteerSelect Plus and Oxford Document Management Company (Oxford), are offering ELCA organizations and institutions at competitive fees for their services:

ChoicePoint, a LexisNexis company
As a preferred vendor, ChoicePoint, a LexisNexis company, through VolunteerSelect Plus is waiving any set-up or initiation fees if you use the promotion code provided. VolunteerSelect Plus offers services to ELCA synods, congregations, and affiliated organization customers at competitive rates.

Oxford
As a preferred vendor, Oxford (more information) offers a 10% discount on all screening services provided to synods, congregations, and affiliated organization customers. Oxford never charges set-up or initiation fees. To obtain the discount, call Oxford at 1-800-801-9114.

ELCA Candidacy Committees should refer to the Candidacy Manual "Guidelines on Background Checks" for more information.

All ELCA organizations may use any provider they choose to obtain background checks.