The Progressive National Baptist Convention emerged during the Civil Rights Movement. It works for civil and human rights.

The National Baptist Convention, USA has approximately 7.5 million members. It is the oldest and largest African American convention in the United States.

The Christian Methodist Episcopal Church is a branch of Wesleyan Methodism. It is composed primarily of African Americans. Paul A.G. Stewart is senior bishop at the church’s headquarters in St. Louis, Mo.

The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church evolved from the experience of African slaves in America. It is headquartered in North Carolina.

The African Methodist Episcopal Church evolved from the Free African Society.

The Pentecostal/Charismatic Churches of North America is made up of over 480,000 congregations. Its website lists member churches.

Charles A. Cesaretti is executive director of the Center for Sexuality and Religion, which helps faith communities sexual spiritual health and justice. It is based in Wayne, Pa.

Beverly LaHaye is founder and chairman of the Concerned Women for America, a conservative group that opposes same-sex marriage.

Michael Galloway is the chairman of Your Catholic Voice, a conservative Catholic group that supports a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage.