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Black Baptist Megachurch

Friendship-West Baptist Church

2020 W Wheatland Rd, Dallas, TX 75232
Red — explicit gender justice center, progressive social-justice posture
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III (Senior Pastor)
Founded See website
Denomination Baptist (NBC)
Service Times Sunday morning (see website)
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
Pastor Credentials See website
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Trinitarian, gospel-affirming.
Strong
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Inerrancy not confirmed; progressive Black Baptist framing.
Caution
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Affinity groups present; dedicated men's discipleship not distinctly foregrounded.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Liberation-adjacent framing per Luke 4:18-19 emphasis.
Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Homepage confirms 'Broughton Wells Center for Gender Justice' — explicit gender-justice institutional commitment. RED.
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Senior pastor Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III; elder governance cited but women in pastoral office.
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Haynes is a prominent progressive preacher (succeeded by him; he recently moved to Rainbow PUSH); expect justice-forward messaging.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Three pillars: Connect / Fight for Justice / Beloved Community.
Strong
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
'Fighting for justice' framing across criminal justice reform, immigration rights, fair lending; gender justice center confirmed. CRT/social-justice posture confirmed.
WARNING!
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
NBC tradition + progressive theological posture confirmed by named gender justice center.
WARNING!
Assessment
Friendship-West Baptist Church is a prominent 12,000+ member church in South Dallas led by Dr. Frederick Haynes III, known as a prophetic pastor and social activist. NBC affiliated. Strong preaching and community transformation ministry. Social justice emphasis is central; verify whether gospel remains primary.
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