Arthelene Rippy was born into the home of Rev. and Mrs. R.A. McClure. At a very early age she was involved in the family ministries which included pastoring, evangelistic crusades and radio.

Arthelene married Evangelist Don Rippy and their travels took them nationwide and beyond, however their dream was to settle down one day and build a large church. The dream came true when they accepted the call of a small congregation at the FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH in St. Petersburg, Florida. After five years of outstanding growth, FIRST ASSEMBLY became SONCOAST CATHEDRAL and ST. PETERSBURG CHRISTIAN SCHOOL.

Arthelene's husband was a minister whose gifts made him known as a camp meeting evangelist, pulpit orator and one of the nation's most progressive pastors. Tragedy took him to despair, divorce, and death. Through this time, Arthelene held on to God for her life, her home, her sanity and her faith.

She is a recording artist and one of the original DISCOVERY SINGERS on the international television program, DAY OF DISCOVERY. SOLO ACT, her television program for singles has won three SILVER ANGEL AWARDS from RELIGION IN MEDIA in Hollywood, California. She was a designated speaker for DR. BILLY GRAHAM'S NORTH AMERICAN CONFERENCE FOR ITINERANT EVANGELIST and the keynote speaker for WOMEN'S AGLOW NATIONAL CONFERENCE in Canada. She has taught Bible classes for many years and is a frequent speaker for minister's retreats, women's seminars, singles ministries as well as church services for all denominations.

Her son Michael is Senior Pastor of EVANGEL TEMPLE in Montgomery, Alabama and her daughter Meredith is a professional harpist in Tampa, Florida.

Arthelene now travels in ministry throughout the United States and beyond. Her testimony has made a dramatic difference in ministries, saved families and has impacted the life of thousands.