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Roderick C. Meredith - A Biographical Sketch

By Redfox

He later returned to favor and got out of his exile, but Ambassador
Report believed he was now less powerful than before.
Evangelist Roderick C. Meredith has been allowed to return from
his exile in Hawaii and is now permitted to teach classes at
Ambassador College again. His name has been returned to the
staff box of The Plain Truth but only as a "senior writer," along
with Jeff Calkins, Keith Stump, etc. Insiders say it is unlikely he
will ever again be allowed a position of real responsibility in the
church hierarchy. Said one long-time friend, "They've
emasculated him." (AR#13, September 1980, 'Where are they
now?')
He is given a chapter in David Robinson's book, chapter 14:
Roderick Meredith - The Broken Reed (AR12 June 1980).
1981: HWA establishes Council of Elders but leaves Meredith
out. (AR15 March 1981)
HWA turns against Rader and has him give up his prominent
position thus allowing Meredith to regain some of his powers
(AR16 July 1981 'Rader Ousted'AR17 October 1981'').
August 10: Worldwide News reports Meredith on Council of
Elders. AR speculates that Meredith will succeed HWA. (AR17
October 1981). I wonder if John Trechak knew about HWA's
letter to him in Hawaii.
Resisted revival of make-up ban and tried to rally Tkach on his
side but Tkach refuses to participate in 'suicidal' act (AR18
December 1981). This is also mentioned in Kessler's Letter,
excepts of which may be seen in AR18 March 1982.

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