“Plentiful Gifts” is a partnership with the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary to help small congregations with part-time clergy nurture lay gifts and leadership. Participating churches will work to identify their mission and talents, after which select members will receive training and support in ministry areas such as preaching, worship, pastoral care, and community engagement. Each church will have a mentor and support network. Funded by the Lily Foundation’s “Thriving Congregations Initiative,” the program is offered to churches free of cost.

The Plentiful Gifts program requires a two-year commitment, starting with a six-month study phase followed by up to 18 months of tailored learning. Approximately 4-7 churches will be selected from those that apply, and 3-4 individuals within each congregation will receive training and support.

For more detailed information, review the Plentiful Gifts program description and program presentation. To apply, complete the 2024 Plentiful Gifts Program Application by October 31, 2024.

For more information, contact Scott Chase at sgc.bts@gmail.com.

The NACCC provides member churches with easy access to background checks for church clergy, staff, and volunteers through a partnership with two companies: Top Checked, formerly known as Background Checkology and Trusted Employees. Both companies deliver trustworthy, inexpensive, and timely background checks on clergy candidates, newly hired church staff, and volunteers in any number of church ministries and programs (such as youth workers, Christian education workers, church day care workers, etc.) when requested. To make such a request, download, print, and complete the Background Check Form and email it to Laura Wright.

Upon completing the background check(s), the church will receive an invoice for the charges incurred.

Once the NACCC receives the Background Check Form, the applicant will receive an email invitation to complete the background check electronically. The applicant will electronically sign a release form giving permission for the NACCC and the member church to perform a background check, and they will have access to a copy of their report when it is completed. The NACCC will email the member church ordering user a copy of the completed background check report.

Please visit Top Checked or download the product information below for detailed package information.

Top Checked Background Check Form

Top Checked Background Check Product Information

Please visit Trusted Employees or download the product information below for detailed package information.

Trusted Employees Background Check Form

Trusted Employee Background Check Product Information