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Pastor and social activist Frederick D. Haynes III, who leads the Friendship-West Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, has taken a temporary break from his pulpit following a recent undisclosed medical diagnosis for which he is expected to undergo surgery.

His “temporary medical leave of absence” was announced in a press statement by his church on Sunday.

“Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III, Senior Pastor of Friendship-West Baptist Church, announced today that he will be taking a temporary medical leave of absence following a recent medical diagnosis. He is scheduled to undergo surgery and will spend the coming weeks focused on recovery,” the statement from the church said.

The church’s Executive Pastor, the Rev. David Malcolm McGruder, is expected to cover Haynes’ pastoral duties in

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