If there should be a "minor offense" involving children on a person's record-- no go! Can't work with children or youth now or ever. If the "minor offense" is of another nature not involving children, it would be taken on a case by case basis and the situation would be brought to the Commission on Education for a decision.
I have not experienced a problem with recruiting because of this -- as a matter of fact it adds a more professional and serious bent to the business of Christian Education -- which was/is sorely needed! I have also not experienced anyone being angry or offended by the request (at least not to my face

The children in all of our programs -- as well as the volunteers -- MUST be protected from the realities that we live with. Period! Then we can get down to business of helping them grow in their faith and service to others!