Education: Princeton University, 1927
Princeton Theological Seminary, 1930, ThB
Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1937, MTh
Union Seminary, 1962
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Pastor: Missionary work in China 1930-42
First Presbyterian Church, Woodbridge, 1941-45
(Interim Pastor during Rev. Devanny's absence)
Missionary in China 1946-48
First Church, Milford, DE 1949-56
Missionary in China 1957-70
First Church, Waynesboro, GA 1971-76
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During Rev. Kepler's ministry, the evangelistic work of the church was increased. The Women's Association was organized and the men's work reactivated as the Men's Club replaced the Men's Brotherhood. A student assistant from Princeton Seminary was hired in 1944 to assist with the youth work. The effects of the war worked against any kind of normal ministry. Indeed every service reminded the congregation of the war's presence. The Session minutes of June 5, 1944 read, "Out of 160 present at last Sunday's service in the morning only 16 men were present." With Mr. Devanny's return imminent Rev. Kepler announced on Nov. 20th, that he had been called back to China.
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