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ASSOCIATE MINISTER
(minwallace@alphabc.org)
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Minister Duane J. Wallace
was born in Philadelphia, PA. Raised in both Philadelphia and
Camden, N.J., he graduated from Camden High School in 1975.
Min. Wallace served in the US Army from 1976 to 1979 after
which he received an honorable discharge.
In 1982, Min. Wallace married his wife Valarie. That union was
blessed with three children: two daughters, Taylor and Morgan;
and a son Duane, II. In 2010, after 28 years of marriage,
Valarie was called home from labor to glory by the Lord.
Min. Wallace’s walk in ministry began at St. John Baptist Church
of Camden, N.J., under the leadership of Pastor Silas M.
Townsend, where he was ordained as a deacon in 1994. In 2006,
Min. Wallace accepted his call to the Gospel ministry and was
licensed to preach at St. John Baptist Church of Pennsauken
N.J., where he served as Associate Pastor and Youth Pastor.
In 2003, Min. Wallace received his Bachelor of Science degree in
Bible and Christian Leadership from Philadelphia Biblical
University. Currently, he is working on his thesis for a Master
of Science degree in Christian Organizational Leadership, having
completed the required classroom coursework. His ministry
accomplishments and involvements include: teaching children and
adult Sunday school and Bible study; leading men's workshops and
group interactions; church benevolence services; marriage
enrichment ministry workshops; pre-marital and post-marital
counseling; and youth church.
Min. Wallace had been a friend of Alpha Baptist for many years
before the Holy Spirit led him to formally join. He comes with a
desire to continue to serve God by serving His people.
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