The senior pastor of the Friendship-West Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, Pastor Frederick Haynes, is taking a temporary leave of absence from the church over some health issues.
Pastor Haynes has been the senior pastor at the church Haynes since 1983, and he was instrumental in growing the churches following from 100 parishioners to 13,000.
What Are Pastor Frederick Haynes’s Health Issues?
According to WFAA News in Dallas, Pastor Haynes is taking a temporary leave of absence from his duties at his church following a recent medical diagnosis. A representative from the Friendship-West Baptist Church made the announcement on Sept. 14, 2025. The pastor is also on the board of the Conference of National Black Churches as well as the National Action Network.
Haynes also released a statement noting the temporary leave and said he would be undergoing surgery, per NBCDFW…