On November 7, 2008, pastors and representatives of more than 200 churches of the West Virginia Convention of Southern Baptists unanimously endorsed a resolution calling for a marriage protection amendment to the West Virginia Constitution.

Click to download the press release announcing the action by the West Virginia Convention of Southern Baptists who voted unanimously to call for a marriage protection amendment to the West Virginia Constitution.

An open letter to Gov. Manchin from more than 50 pastors from around the State of West Virginia demonstrating their support for marriage and asking for Gov. Manchin's leadership. UPDATE: The letter has now been signed by 121 pastors and religious leaders in West Virginia.

Download a PDF letter to pastors from Jeremy Dys highlighting the importance of a marriage amendment in WV and addressing a pastor's concern about supporting one publicly.

Click to download a copy of the press release announcing the delivery of an open letter to Gov. Manchin by several pastors from throughout West Virginia.