Safe Kids
At BFC, we are committed to providing a safe and secure environment for our children and youth. We do this by asking all our volunteers and employees to complete a screening process, attend training classes, and to undergo criminal background checks. We then provide them with practical and protective policies that they can implement while working with our youngest and most vulnerable population.
The General Church of the Nazarene
Zero Tolerance
“The Church of the Nazarene has adopted a zero tolerance policy for sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior with minors. All workers, leaders, and pastoral staff are to be above reproach in their conduct and to act in the best interest of others. This requires not only that they themselves refrain from engaging in any abusive or suspicious behavior involving minors; they will also be required to report without delay to the proper authorities anyone seen engaging in such behavior.”
- The Nazarene Board of General Superintendents
Visit the General Church of the Nazarene website: Nazarene Safe
Our Process
Screening Process for Adults
Complete a Volunteer/Employee Application
Provide references (references must not be related and have known you for more than 2 years)
Complete a background check
Face to face conversation with the ministry Leader
Review and sign the Church Policies Statement
Complete the Sexual Abuse Awareness Training Program
Depending on the ministry of interest, volunteers need to have attended BFC for six consecutive months before starting.
Screening Process for Youth Volunteers
Volunteer Application
Provide references to be checked (references must not be related and have known you for more than 2 years)
Face to face conversation with the ministry Leader
Review and sign the church policies
Safety Policies
Policies for Children's Ministries
Policies for Recreation Ministries