How well does your church screen and train children's workers?

It’s an important question to ask as your church prepares for fall kickoffs with your children and youth ministries. To evaluate how your church is doing when it comes to screening and training—and to identify any areas of weakness—download this free 12 question checklist.

Also, you can find several articles and resources on ChurchLawAndTax.com that can help your church provide a safe environment for your children, such as:

• Answers regarding background checks, including if your church should require them

• A 14-step plan for protecting your children written by attorney Richard Hammar

• Guidance on how long your church should keep consent forms and screening records.