1. What is the BJC?
Serving 15 Baptist bodies, the Baptist Joint Committee is a non-profit 501(c)(3) education and advocacy organization that has worked for more than 70 years promoting religious liberty for all and upholding the principle of church-state separation. Baptists have always understood that the two must go together.

2. Who supports the BJC?
To see a list of our denominational supporters, please visit the Supporting Bodies page. We also receive support from churches and individuals.

3. What is the history of the BJC?
The BJC began in 1936 as the Committee on Public Relations. In 1946 the committee established offices in Washington, D.C., and became the Baptist Joint Committee on Public Affairs. In 2005, the BJC name changed to the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty to more accurately reflect our singular focus on religious liberty issues.

Learn more about the BJC's history by ordering a free copy of Pam Parry's book titled "On Guard for Religious Liberty" (Smyth & Helwys, Macon, Ga., 1996). Please call 202-544-4226 to order a copy.

4. Where is the BJC?
Our offices in Washington are inside the VFW building at 200 Maryland Ave. N.E. We are only steps away from the Supreme Court and the Capitol building.