Events & Registrations

Speaking Truth To Power Conference | Calling all activist, community leaders, church leaders and those that seek real #JUSTICE!  Register for #STTP2019 Become Equipped to fight for #Justice.

The United States of America is in the midst of a “cold civil war.” White supremacy has experienced a revival, often in the name of religion. Xenophobic policies have resulted in children being ripped from their families at the southern border. The White House has given signals that have been received as “marching orders” by white terrorists and lives have perished in mass shootings. The Trojan horse of gentrification is displacing black communities in the name of development. Gun violence and mass shootings have broken hearts and homes while politicians piously offer “thoughts and prayers” without policy change. Environmental racism aborts the life expectancy of black, brown and impoverished communities. In the face of these moral atrocities and vicious oppression this American empire sinks into the chaotic waters of emboldened racism, hateful othering, predatory patriarchy and unvarnished greed. 

Speaking Truth to Power 2019 will equip and empower church and community leaders and stakeholders to ignite a spirit of revival for churches; fight the hostile takeover of gentrification with strategic plans for organizing and developing our communities and educating our people to join the fight for reparations and justice. We are in a state of emergency! I invite you to join us for this time of conversation and strategizing with some of the best minds in the nation. We can have a spiritual revival that will result in a social revolution. Jesus said we are the “light of the world.” Join us as we convene to use our light to extinguish the darkness. God has “called us for such a time as this.”

-Dr. Frederick Douglass Haynes, III

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The C.H.O.S.E.N. Generation Youth Ministry and local community service organizations, are partnering to present “Books & Breakfast,” a free event designed to encourage a culture of literacy among children and youth in Southern Dallas, on Saturday, August 24th from 9AM-12 NOON CST at Friendship-West Baptist Church, 2020 W. Wheatland Rd., Dallas, TX. Each child and youth will receive a ticket for one free breakfast and one free book, while supplies last. This event will also feature a community read-aloud, games and much more.

WHAT: Books & Breakfast
WHEN: Saturday, August 24, 2019, from 9AM-12 NOON CST
WHERE: Friendship-West Baptist Church, 2020 W. Wheatland Rd., Dallas, TX
Contact: Rev. David McGruder for more info: dmcgruder@friendshipwest.org or call 972-228-5200

According to the United States Department of Education, more than 85% of America’s black male K-12 students, in particular, are not proficient in reading. Poor reading skills among youth and children of color today will produce a number of negative social outcomes for them, their families, and communities tomorrow. This project seeks to prevent the negative social impacts of illiteracy.

Business Women's Empowerment Series

Join the Women of the West and Debra Peek-Haynes for the Business Women's Empowerment Series Every 3rd Thursday of the month. These sessions are designed to empower and equip women and women business owners to become more productive and effective in their businesses. 

The topics for 2019 are:
September: Teaching Our Children Success In Business.
October: How to Network with Sister to Make A Win Win!

For more information please contact wow@friendshipwest.org
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Join us Monday, September 23, 2019 @ 6:45 for an informative meeting on how you can help God's children who are experiencing unhumane treatment at the Texas border. For more information email justice@friendshipwest.org or call 972-228-5200
Join the IMPACT Young Adult Ministry for FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE!, a night of life-changing worship scheduled for Friday, September 13th @ 7PM. The night will feature fellowship, powerful worship, a life-giving word from our own Dr. Haynes, and so much more. This worship experience is designed to minister to individuals aged 19-35.

Don't miss Friday Night Live! Friday, September 13th @ 7PM here at FWBC.

For more information, contact Rev. David McGruder at dmcgruder@friendshipwest.org or call (972) 228-5200