In 1962, Johnnie and Sadie Barker began their ministry in a small church by the name of Mount Holly Gospel Mission. What began as a small welding shop on the side of Hwy 27 has now grown into Family Worship Center of Mount Holly. Johnnie Barker retired as pastor when he turned 90 years old in 2012. The Barker's dedicated their lives to serving the Lord Jesus and to spreading the Gospel across Gaston County.