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Background Checks

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

ChoicePoint
As a preferred vendor, ChoicePoint 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.