Black Community Opinions

IN Town: Dr. F. D. Haynes, New Rainbow PUSH CEO

“Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, the dynamic senior pastor of Friendship-West Baptist Church and newly appointed CEO of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, brings his message of social justice and faith to Hampton Roads. With a track record of activism and community engagement, Dr. Haynes continues the legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson, inspiring audiences with his blend of ministry and advocacy.”

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HAMPTON ROADS

Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, senior pastor of Friendship-West Baptist Church, a megachurch in Dallas, Texas, with more than 13,000 members, was in Hampton Roads last week. During that time, Haynes, also the newly installed President and CEO of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition founded in 1996 by Rev. Jesse Jackson, made at least three official appearances where he blended messages of ministry and social activism that mesmerized his audiences.

Haynes spoke to an assembly of Norfolk State University students on Wednesday, March 20, and he spoke during the Annual Hampton University Black Family Conference on the HU campus.

On Thursday and Friday nights, Dr Haynes conducted an old-fashioned church revival at Shiloh Baptist Church in Norfolk, hosted by Shiloh Pastor Rev. Dr. Keith Jones and the Metro Ministers Conference.

Dr. Haynes is best known as a social justice pastor and advocate for marginalized communities. He has modeled his ministry and leadership like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., focused on the intersections of faith and justice.

He teaches college courses and workshops at several institutions of higher learning, including Paul Quinn College and serves on the Board of Trustees for Paul Quinn College as well as various other boards, particularly those in underserved and minority communities.

Rainbow Push was founded in 1996 by Rev. Jesse Jackson, who retired last year as Dr. Haynes was installed.

The new Rainbow PUSH leader has received numerous awards and honors for his ministry and activism. In 2012, Ebony Magazine named him to its Power 100 list of most influential African-Americans. He was also inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame.