BJC announces 2009 essay contest winners

High School Students Explore History of Religious Liberty in America WASHINGTON – The Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty is pleased to announce the scholarship winners in the 2009 Religious Liberty Essay Contest, sponsored by the Religious Liberty...

On Faith post: Factors inform but shouldn’t determine decisions

Baptist Joint Committee Executive Director J. Brent Walker is a panelist for The Washington Post/ Newsweek online conversation, "On Faith." Each week panelists have the opportunity to answer a question posed by Jon Meacham and Sally Quinn, the moderators of...

Congressman says religious liberty demands vigilance

HOUSTON — An advocate in the U.S. Congress for church-state separation thanked Baptists for their contributions to religious liberty and reminded them of the need to continue defending the wall of separation. “I have seen too often the political temptations to...

Religious service and patriotic music go together

The choir at First Baptist Church Pontotoc bounded from one anthem into another as members of the armed forces entered the sanctuary displaying their flags. The U.S. Stars and Bars billowed across a giant video screen while men from the Army, Navy, Air Force and...

Walker recognized by Stetson University College of Law

On June 24, 2009, the Stetson University College of Law honored BJC Executive Director Brent Walker with its Distinguished Alumnus award. The award is presented to graduates of the College  of Law who are recognized as being outstanding in their chosen professions. It...