New book on religious liberty now available

If you’re looking for a basic primer on religious liberty and the separation of church and state, check out a new book from BJC Executive Director J. Brent Walker. What a Touchy Subject! Religious Liberty and Church-State Separation has been published by...

BJC board elects new officers, passes 2014 budget

WASHINGTON- The Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty Board of Directors elected new officers and approved an increased operating budget during its annual meeting Oct. 7-8, 2013. The board, composed of representatives of 15 national, state and regional bodies...

Baptist Joint Committee announces winners of 2013 essay contest

High school students examine ‘Christian nation’ claims, religious diversity FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Cherilyn Crowe (202) 544-4226 / ccrowe@BJConline.org WASHINGTON – An essay debunking the myth that the United States was founded as a “Christian nation” is the...