Baptist Joint Committee

A Baptist religious freedom and advocacy organization. Since 1936, BJC has worked to defend each person's right to practice faith freely and without fear. It connects individuals, congregations, and partners nationwide to advance freedom, fairness, and justice. Its work includes legislative advocacy and public education, with resources on immigration, Christian nationalism, public education, elections, and religious liberty. BJC also offers local groups, a fellows program, lectures, articles, press releases, and the Respecting Religion podcast. Its educational materials encourage informed public discussion and civic engagement. The organization works with leaders and communities, bringing religious freedom concerns into settings such as courtrooms, classrooms, and legislatures. BJC is based in Washington, D.C.