He has a powerful testimony of how God can turn a life around and take a man great places, opening doors and creating wonderful opportunities. In Kenya, Africa, he lead a team of missionaries to build a bible college and start a church where he was the pastor . In Illinois, he and his wife, Ruth, established Way of Life Ministries. Dupree served on the Rock Island, IL economic development board and was named “Professional Citizen of the Year” in 1995. Dupree has also served as associate pastor at New Life Community Church and managed two non-profit businesses from 1996 to 2006.