Background
Rupe, Meredith was born on August 31, 1941 in Noblesville, Indiana, United States. Son of Robert A. and Margaret E. Rupe.
Rupe, Meredith was born on August 31, 1941 in Noblesville, Indiana, United States. Son of Robert A. and Margaret E. Rupe.
Bachelor of Science, Ball State University, 1963. Master of Divinity, Drew University, 1966. Doctor of Ministry., McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago, 1973.
Minister Hillcrest United Methodist Church, Elkhart, Indiana, 1966—1968, Keeler and Silver Creek United Methodist Chc., Dowagiac, Michigan, 1968—1970, Three Oaks United Methodist Church, 1970—1975. Chaplain Marquette Branch Prison, 1975—1979. Chaplain/director Wesley Foundation, Ferris State University, Big Rapids, 1979—1998.
Senior pastor Trinity United Methodist Church, Iron Mountain, 1998—2006. Adjunct professor Ferris State University, Big Rapids, 1979—1998. Retired, 2006
Committee secretary General Board Global Ministries, New York City, 1972—1976.
With Detroit Conference United Methodist Church, Board Church and Society, since 2002. Board directors Camp Michigan, Marquette District, United Methodist Church.
Member planning board, Big Rapids, 1985—1990. Vice president Menominee River Habitat for Humanity, Dickinson City, Michigan, 1998—2002. Member Dickinson County Salvation Army Board, 2001—2006.
Member of Rotary (president Iron Mount/Kingsford, Michigan 2002-2003).
Married Pauline E. Wirt, March 16, 1963. 3 children.