Former BJC Counsel Melissa Rogers Named Director of White House Faith-Based Office

Written by Don Byrd
Exciting news today! Former Baptist Joint Committee General Counsel Melissa Rogers, who has chaired President Obama’s council of faith-based leaders, has been named the new head of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, following Joshua Dubois stepping aside after spending the first term on the job.

The BJC released a statement today on the announcement. An excerpt is below.

BJC Urges Oklahoma Governor to Veto Religious Display

Written by Don ByrdIn a statement today, the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty argued that recently passed legislation authorizing a Ten Commandments display at the Oklahoma State Capitol should be vetoed by Governor Brad Henry.K. Hollyn Hollman, Baptist...