Church Protests Insurance Rules For Sex Offenders

June 26, 2012

An Oregon church is challenging requirements set by its insurance company for how it treats sex offenders who attend services.

Pastor Chad McComas of Set Free Christian Fellowship in Medford told Mail Tribune the church disclosed that known sex offenders were in the congregation. He says the church received a letter from Church Mutual insurance company demanding that the church disclose the identity of all sex offenders.

The insurance company also says the church must limit offenders to one predetermined service each week and assign them an escort.

McComas says the church is careful but that the requirements lump all offenders together and will encourage abusers to go underground.

Church Mutual vice president of marketing Patrick Moreland says the rules are designed to protect churches and potential victims.

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  • December 3, 2012 at 10:45 am
    hmmmmmmm says:
    Jayco -- I absolutely agree with you that if a staff member of the church or volunteer that works with youth or children is involved there must be a background check, and if d... read more
  • November 30, 2012 at 11:43 pm
    Jayco says:
    I understand the argument of giving someone a second chance, especially when church is a place where most people can attend to receive help and move forward with their lives. ... read more
  • June 29, 2012 at 12:21 pm
    Ruminator says:
    The insurance company needs to cease and desist! They have absolutely no say in who attends church or to whom the church may minister.

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