Rev. Wallace Smith Sr.

Reverend Wallace Smith Sr. has been serving in ministry for over twenty years. His relationship with God and his relationship with music are forever intertwined. He was a founding member of The Gospel Heirs, one of Nova Scotia and Canada’s most beloved gospel groups until their retirement in 2003 after nearly 30 years. During his musical career, he has shared stages with Cissy Houston, the Winans, Shirley Caesar; he’s been a privileged performer with Symphony Nova Scotia; He is a former Pastor of Zion Baptist Church in Truro, NS. He is the First Ordained Minister under the Atlantic Baptist Convention having the privilege of serving in his home church and Community, Saint Thomas Baptist Church, North Preston. During his time at Saint Thomas Rev. Smith has had a profound impact on the church, sponsoring annual church picnics, prayer vigils, church anniversary services to name a few. Under the African United Baptist Association, he served in various capacities including Moderator. Rev. Smith has been inducted into the William P Oliver Wall of Honour; he is a recipient of the ANSMA Lifetime Achievement Award and a recipient of the 2022 Queen’s Jubilee Medal. After 21+ years of service, in August 2022, Rev. Smith retired as Senior Pastor of Saint Thomas Baptist Church.