Reference+

Reference Checks, simplified

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What is Reference+?

Reference+ is a simple digital workflow within the MinistrySafe Control Panel that replaces paper forms. It automates and centralizes reference checks, applications, policy e-acknowledgments, and interview notes, storing completed responses directly in each applicant's profile.

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Included with Reference+

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Reference Checks
Send and track digital reference requests in one secure place, so you can easily collect and review third-party reference check responses.

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Online Applications
Create and manage applications in a paperless workflow, allowing you to simplify and standardize the application process. 

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Policy E-Acknowledgments
Send policies and request an e-acknowledgment, confirming policies have been reviewed and acknowledged by every applicant.

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Interview Notes
Create interview questions and capture responses within a digital document, building a clear record of interview responses.

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Reference Checks
Send and track digital reference requests in one secure place, so you can easily collect and review third-party reference check responses.

Policy E-Acknowledgments
Send policies and request an e-acknowledgment, confirming policies have been reviewed and acknowledged by every applicant.

Online Applications
Create and manage applications in a paperless workflow, allowing you to simplify and standardize the application process. 

Interview Notes
Create interview questions and capture responses within a digital document, building a clear record of interview responses.

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Why Skillful Screening Matters

  • Reference checks provide valuable information from third-party sources who know the applicant.
  • When references are requested but never checked, you are responsible for what those references would have revealed.
  • Having a system for applications, policy e-acknowledgments, and interview notes keeps everything organized and easy to manage.

How It Works

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Set up your questions

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Create the questions you want to ask references about a staff member or volunteer applicant.

Send requests

Send

Enter reference contact information,
or send applicants a link to submit their own. 

Track Status in the dashboard

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View pending and completed reference
requests from your MinistrySafe Control Panel.

Review and document

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Store completed reference responses in
the user profile to support screening decisions.

How It Works

WATCH DEMO
VISIT HELP CENTER

Set up your questions

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Create the questions you want to ask references about a staff member or volunteer applicant.

Send requests

Send

Enter reference contact information, or send applicants a link to submit their own.

Track status
in the dashboard

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View pending and completed reference requests from your MinistrySafe Control Panel.

Review and document

review

Store completed reference responses in the user profile to support screening decisions.

Why Reference+ Is Different

  • Built by sexual abuse experts focused on real-world screening practices
  • Designed for churches and child-serving organizations, not generic HR workflows
  • Centralized in the MinistrySafe Control Panel, instead of scattered apps or spreadsheets
  • Combines reference checks, applications, interview notes, and policy e-acknowledgment in one secure location
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Simple, Pay-As-You-Go

Enabling Reference+ activates monthly invoicing based on usage. 

Pricing - Current

Reference Checks

Applications

Policy E-Acknowledgments

Other Documents

$3 when completed

No charge*

No charge*

No charge*

*Pricing - Beginning January 1, 2027

Reference Checks

Applications

Policy E-Acknowledgments

Other Documents

$3 when completed

$1 when returned

$1 when e-acknowledged

$1 when returned

Pricing - Current

Reference Checks

$3 when completed

Applications

No charge*

Policy E-Acknowledgments

No charge*

Other Documents

No charge*

*Pricing - Beginning January 1, 2027

Reference Checks

$3 when completed

Applications

$1 when returned

Policy E-Acknowledgements

$1 when e-acknowledged

Other Documents

$1 when returned

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is Reference+ included in my membership?
Can I use my existing forms and policies?
Do reference contacts need a MinistrySafe account?
Will this work with my Church Management System?
How do I enable Reference+?

Strengthen Screening Practices Today

Enable Reference+ in your Control Panel to simplify and strengthen your
screening process for staff members and volunteer applicants.

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