Friendship-West Baptist Church — Church Directory

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

Website www.friendshipwest.org

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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WARNING!

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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Last reviewed: 2026-05-16 — Annual review recommended

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