Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III, the senior pastor of Friendship-West Baptist Church in Dallas, has been cleared by his medical team to resume pastoral and leadership duties following his temporary medical leave, the church says.
Haynes had stepped away to focus on surgery and recovery, said Alisha Trusty, chief strategist for the church, in a letter to its membership.
“We thank God for hearing those prayers and for restoring his health,” Trusty said. “Together, we remained steadfast in our mission, continued to serve our community spiritually, and stood for justice.”
Pastor reflects on healing journey
In the statement, Haynes — who has served as senior pastor of Friendship-West Baptist Church for 40 years — said he feels reenergized and ready to continue building hope, justice, and healing…