Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III

Pastor, Friendship West Baptist Church - Dallas, TX

For 26 years, Dr. Haynes, has made it his mission to empower changed people to change the world. His message is clear: If Christians are to positively impact the world they must be willing to minister beyond the walls of the church. As senior pastor of Friendship-West Baptist Church since 1983, Dr. Haynes leads one of the largest church congregations in Dallas. In the last decade alone, the 28-year-old church has grown from approximately 500 members to more than 8,000 members. A popular guest preacher, his progressive, Bible-based message has reached millions of people in locations around the world including Africa, Australia, the Caribbean and throughout North America.

Speaking topics:
• Faith-based community development
• History of the African-American church
• Social justice

Recent Interviews and publications:
• Dallas Morning News: Faith summit seeks solutions to poverty
• Dallas Morning News: Set Them Free!