This year, BJC celebrated the 10th anniversary of the BJC Fellows Program, gathering members of the 10 different classes together online to share their experiences and hear updates on things happening now in the religious liberty landscape.
“As the nation prepares for its 250th anniversary, we must remember Richard Allen and the underlying narratives about the United States’ story,” writes BJC’s Jaziah Masters.
“Like its predecessors, the 2025 mission statement signals a steadfast commitment to embody and advocate for a conviction that goes all the way to Baptist beginnings in a new and challenging time and context,” writes the Rev. Dr. Philip Thompson.
A new mission statement, new officers, and the move to a new headquarters headlined the 2025 meeting of the BJC Board of Directors.
Here are a few updates on items that impact religious freedom, which have been making news in 2025.