Church Leaders: Ask Questions About Potential Church Workers



6. Inquiries to former church. Write to a former church or churches. Ask some specific questions (see appendix D: “Questions to Ask Former Church”). It is generally not unlawful to communicate a truthful statement about a former member….

7. Don’t play lawyer. You’re not before a court, and the laws of evidence do not apply to ecclesiastical decisions to communicate concerns to another minister or official. If you have concerns as to whether you can lawfully communicate a matter, ask an attorney who is familiar with church law. Page 59

These are direct quotes from the book by Attorney Voyle A. Glover, Protecting Your Church Against Sexual Predators: Legal FAQs for Church Leaders




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