Dallas pastor Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III, the senior pastor of Friendship-West Baptist Church, will take a temporary medical leave of absence, the church announced Sunday.
“While this is a personal challenge, I stand firm in my faith and have complete confidence in God’s healing power,” Haynes said in a statement. “James 5:15 reminds us, ‘And the prayer of faith shall save the sick.’ I am profoundly grateful for your prayers, love, support, understanding, and respect for my privacy during this time, and I look forward to returning after my recovery.”
According to the announcement, Haynes is scheduled to undergo surgery and will spend the coming weeks focused on recovery…