As GCC continues to enhance its protection for our most vulnerable members and to comply with CA law, the church will now require you to complete a Live Scan background check and complete a 1-hour abuse awareness training. If you are no longer serving with minors (anyone under the age of 18) or special needs ministries, please email gccbackgroundcheck@gracechurch.org to let us know.
There are two steps to completing this process:
This is a brief appointment where your fingerprints will be taken to complete a Live Scan background check.
A. Please print and complete the following forms:
Forms are also available at the Trolley, located by the Children’s Center, on Sunday morning.
B. Arrange to complete a Live Scan background check at a Certifix Location: (see page one of Request for Live Scan Service file)
C. Return your completed Authorization form and Request for Live Scan form to the trolley:
Located by the Children’s Center, on Sunday morning. Your information will be stored in a locked box and only accessed by the Background Check Administrator.
Once you have completed your live scan and turned in your forms, you will receive an email from Ministry Safe with a link to complete a one-hour abuse awareness training. This will go to the email GCC membership has on file.
Completing this process is extremely important. Those who do not complete this process will not be able to serve in ministries working with minors or those with special needs.
We understand there may be several questions and we’ve prepared FAQs below to assist you. If your question is not answered there, please email gccbackgroundcheck@gracechurch.org and we will be happy to help you.
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What if I’ve already completed a background check for Grace Church?
The previous way of doing background checks did not include taking fingerprints. To be compliant with current California law, we must now run background checks using fingerprints. This is referred to as a Live Scan background check. If you’ve already completed a Live Scan background check through Grace Church, email gccbackgroundcheck@gracechurch.org.
What if I have done a Live Scan through my employer or another organization?
Due to privacy laws, Grace Church does not have access to other Live Scans you’ve completed, and you will still need to complete a Live Scan for Grace Church.
How often will I have to do this?
The Live Scan background check and training only needs to be done once and expires only when you stop serving at Grace Church. This eliminates the previous requirement to complete a background check every five years.
What if I work at Grace Church?
If you currently work for Grace Community Church, please email gccbackgroundcheck@gracechurch.org for further instruction.
What if I no longer attend Grace Church or am not serving with minors or special ministries?
Please email gccbackgroundcheck@gracechurch.org to let us know that you are no longer apart of these ministries.
What if I have done a Live Scan through my employer or another organization?
Due to privacy laws, Grace Church does not have access to other Live Scans you’ve completed, and you will still need to complete a Live Scan for Grace Church, specifically.
What if I have done abuse awareness training through Ministry Safe?
Please email your certificate to to gccbackgroundcheck@gracechurch.org and we will confirm the training is the same as is required by GCC..
What if I have done abuse awareness training through my employer?
Due to the nature of our ministry, our training is specifically geared towards a ministry setting. Therefore, we ask that you still complete the one-hour training.
Why is this a requirement at GCC?
Grace Church continually evaluates best practices to protect our most vulnerable members. This is also required by California law AB506.
Do minors have to complete a background check or training?
At this time, minors will not be background checked or do the training.
Can I view the results of my Live Scan?
Yes, the Background Authorization form has a place where you can request a copy of your results.
What if I'd like to continue to serve in this ministry area, but I'm uncomfortable with the background check and/or training, may I continue to serve in some way?
If you are not able to complete the background check or training, we encourage you to explore other GCC ministries that have a variety of needs.