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.

Each synod candidacy committee may choose to complete the background check process in a manner it decides on and use the background checks and screening it feels are proper. All ELCA organizations may use any provider they choose to obtain background checks.