Contributed

Dr. Kinney Wallace will become interim pastor of Mineral Springs Baptist Church, 4694 N.C. Highway 205, Oakboro, on Sunday.

Wallace brings with him years of experience in the ministry beginning in 1969

where he served as lead pastor at Stanfield Baptist Church until 1972, when he was led to Mineral Springs Baptist Church.

Under his leadership the current church was constructed.

In 1978, Wallace was called to First Baptist Church of Locust, where he retired after 33 years of service.

Retirement ended when he was called to Porter Baptist in Norwood, where he remained until returning to Mineral Springs Baptist Church.

— Mineral Springs Baptist Church