I was listening to this Sunday’s sermon from Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III, pastor of Friendship-West Baptist Church and he spoke of how he was one of the top candidates for president of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). This was a shock to my wife and I, but the news was borken earlier this month by The Philadelphia Inquirer.

In his sermon Pastor Haynes, preached about how this is just another step in his ministry and he will continue to be the pastor at Friendship-West until God tells him otherwise. It’s a big move and I’m glad to see him step up to the challenge. I’ve heard him speak at times and I think he would be perfect for the position. He geniunely cares and is very outspoken in his sermons about social issues concerning the black community. Who better to speak for us than someone who has made it his passion to fight for those he cares about most.

Shawn, over at Dallas South Blog is a member of Friendship-West also voiced his feelings about the situation and I’ll be watching his blog for first-hand information. This is a big deal for Pastor Haynes and the church, so let’s keep them in prayer. If it’s a position for him to have, then he’ll get it.