Friendship-West Baptist Church
Church in Texas, USA
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Friendship-West Baptist Church is a progressive Baptist megachurch located in Dallas, Texas, USA. It is affiliated with the Progressive National Baptist Convention. The senior pastor is Frederick Haynes III.
| Friendship-West Baptist Church | |
|---|---|
| Location | Dallas, Texas |
| Country | USA |
| Denomination | Progressive National Baptist Convention |
| Website | friendshipwest |
| History | |
| Founded | 1976 |
| Founder(s) | Robert L. Castle, III |
History
The church was founded in 1976 by Reverend Robert L. Castle III. [1] In 1983, Frederick Haynes III became senior pastor. [2]In 2006, it held the dedication of a new building comprising a 4,200-seat auditorium. [3] In 2010, it announced it would donate $100,000 a year to social programmes. [4] In 2014, the church purchased a bank to offer small, short-term loans to people with poor credit ratings. [5]In November 2021, the church launched the 100 Days of Buying Black campaign to support new businesses. [6]
Beliefs
Marriage
In June 2012, Coates announced his support for same-sex marriage. [9]