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Federal appropriations law includes funds for D.C. vouchers, international religious freedom
Congress passed and President Donald J. Trump signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 into law on May 5, funding the government through September to avoid a budget impasse and government shutdown. Included in the deal were some funding provisions of religious liberty interest.
Baptist Joint Committee welcomes summer interns
The Baptist Joint Committee is pleased to welcome two summer semester interns working with our staff in Washington, D.C.
Churches and the ‘New Sanctuary Movement’
If a congregation determines that providing sanctuary is consistent with its theology and ministry, there are numerous practical and legal issues to consider.
BJC intern reflection: Visiting the U.S. Supreme Court
As an intern for the Baptist Joint Committee, I was able to learn more about religious freedom and meaningfully contribute to our mission to protect religious liberty for all.
Bring your group to the Baptist Joint Committee
We host groups of any size or background in our Center for Religious Liberty to talk about our work on Capitol Hill, our Baptist heritage and how religious liberty is legally protected.
