Leadership

Meet our leadership

The pastor, ministers, deacons, and staff who serve Freedom Faith.

Rev. Dr. Frederick A. Hayes, Sr.

Senior Pastor since 2001

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”
John 10:11

Rev. Dr. Frederick A. Hayes, Sr. has served as Senior Pastor of Freedom Faith Missionary Baptist Church since 2001. His preaching stays close to the text, and his recent series have walked through 2 Chronicles, Psalm 137, Revelation 2, and Matthew 9.

Pastor Hayes has also led the church in caring for its neighbors. During the pandemic, he oversaw a weekly food giveaway that served thousands of Dayton families.

Pastor since: 2001
Church: Dayton, Ohio
Contact: info@freedomfaithmbc.org

First Lady Wendy E. Hayes

First Lady and Minister of Music

“She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.”
Proverbs 31:25

First Lady Wendy E. Hayes has served alongside Pastor Hayes throughout his 25 years at Freedom Faith. As Minister of Music, she leads the Freedom Faith Mass Choir and the music of Sunday worship.

The church honored her with a First Lady Luncheon on September 19, 2026, as part of the 25th anniversary season.

Ministry: Minister of Music
Contact: info@freedomfaithmbc.org

Ministers

Name coming soon

Associate Minister

Teaches and supports the preaching ministry.

Name coming soon

Youth Ministry Director

Leads the Youth Ministry and its monthly meetings and events.

Deacons & Deaconesses

Name coming soon

Chairman, Deacon Board

Leads the Deacon Board in caring for the congregation.

Name coming soon

Chair, Deaconess Board

Leads the Deaconess Board in care and hospitality.

Staff

Name coming soon

Church Administrator

Runs the church office.