Rupert was initially a Methodist but later joined the Seventh-day Adventists, becoming a minister for a number of years. He then formed the 'Independent Church of God', which was loosely associated with the Adventist Church of God. Based in Britton, near Oklahoma City, from 1917 he published the journal 'Remnant of Israel'.
Rupert became the head of a number of churches, with generally small followings. These continued to function for a few years after his death led by his close associate John S. Stanford and Rupert's own son and daughter.Rupert was initially a Methodist but later joined the Seventh-day Adventists, becoming a minister for a number of years. He then formed the 'Independent Church of God', which was loosely associated with the Adventist Church of God. Based in Britton, near Oklahoma City, from 1917 he published the journal 'Remnant of Israel'.
Rupert became the head of a number of churches, with generally small followings. These continued to function for a few years after his death led by his close associate John S. Stanford and Rupert's own son and daughter....more