Background Checks for Church Volunteers and Staff

Protect What Matters Most With MinistrySafe Built into Tithely

MinistrySafe Background Checks and Sexual Abuse Prevention Trainings are now integrated directly into the Tithely Church Management System, helping your church create a safer environment without adding extra work.

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Protect Children in Your Church Without Breaking the Budget

MinistrySafe membership is available for free for all Tithely customers for a limited time (Save $400!)

What’s included in membership:

• Background Checks: $10–$120
• Trainings: $2–$50
• Document Library: Including sample forms for most of your existing ministry needs.

Background Checks Made Simple

Protecting the vulnerable in your church starts with knowing who’s serving. With MinistrySafe background checks built into Tithely’s Church Management Software, you can quickly and securely screen and train your volunteers and staff—without leaving the platform.

• Run Checks Right from a Person’s Profile: No need to juggle spreadsheets or third-party systems—initiate checks directly within Tithely.
• Flexible, Tiered Pricing: Choose from a range of checks, from basic to advanced (starting at $10), so you only pay for what you need.
• Fast, Accurate, and Secure: Get reliable results from MinistrySafe’s trusted system, used by 20,000+ organizations.
• Stay Organized and Compliant: Keep a clear audit trail of who’s been screened and when—no more guessing.

Sexual Abuse Awareness & Prevention Training That Equips Your Team

Training isn’t just a checkbox—it’s essential for creating a culture of safety. MinistrySafe’s online courses prepare your staff and volunteers to recognize patterns leading to abuse, as well as how to respond to red flags, all with content built specifically for churches.

Trusted, Proven Curriculum

Created by legal experts and child safety professionals—used to train over 5 million ministry workers.

Affordable Per-Person Pricing

Only pay for those you train—courses start at $2 per person.

Easy to Assign

Assign training directly from people profiles in Tithely.

Protects More Than Just Kids

Courses cover abuse prevention for youth, special needs ministries, vulnerable adults, and more.

Real Ways Churches Use MinistrySafe

• Volunteer Onboarding: Background checks and training in one place
• VBS, Student Ministry, and Youth Camp Prep: Verify and prepare seasonal volunteers
• Staff Onboarding and Compliance: Keep a central record of training status and check history

Ready to protect your church?

For a limited time, MinistrySafe membership is available for free (Save $400!) with a Tithely Church Management subscription.

FAQ

Questions about Background Checks

How much do Tithely background checks cost?

Tithely offers 6 different packages, with background checks starting from $12.99/check - the lowest in the industry! The basic $12.99 package includes all core necessary elements of a background check including a search of the national criminal database, the sex offender registry, a Social Security trace, and checking the global watchlist. Our highest priced plan costs $34.99 per check and includes all available reports as well as a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).

What kind of background checks can I run?

You can run many industry standard reports on your people, including a National Criminal Search, Sex Offender Search, Social Security Number Trace, Global Watchlist Search, County Criminal Search, and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

What is the Tithely background checks feature?

With Tithely Background Checks for churches integrated with Tithely People, you'll be able to get a detailed history on any of your contacts, including a national criminal search, sex offender search, motor vehicle record, and more.