Background
Coleman, T. Rupert was born on May 10, 1908 in Granville County, North Carolina, United States. Son of Henry Gordon and Ina Jenette (Wilkerson) Coleman.
Coleman, T. Rupert was born on May 10, 1908 in Granville County, North Carolina, United States. Son of Henry Gordon and Ina Jenette (Wilkerson) Coleman.
Bachelor, Duke University, 1928. Master of Arts, Duke University, 1930. Bachelor's Degree, Duke University, 1931.
Doctor of Philosophy, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, 1939.
Minister, Ginter Park Baptist Church, Richmond, Virginia, 1934-1956;
minister, University Baptist Church, Coral Gables, Florida, 1956-1964;
minister, Southside Baptist Church, Lakeland, Florida, 1964-1973;
retired,, 1973. Volunteer missionary Foreign Mission Board, Southern Baptist Convention, Taipei, Republic China, 1974, Athens, Greece, 1976, Ankara, Turkey, 1977, also former trustee. Numerous offices Virginia Baptist General Association, Florida Baptist Convention, Southern Baptist Convention.
Former director Christianity Commission, Southern Baptist Convention.
Former trustee Stetson University, DeLand, Florida. Founder Christian Freedom Foundation. Member Richmond Junior Chamber of Commerce (life chaplain), Kiwanis.
Married Lucille Knight, June 27, 1934. 1 child, Larry Knight.