Background
Hildebrand, Kenneth Norman was born on October 29, 1906 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of John Augustine 3d and Grace Wadleigh (Clemons) H.
Hildebrand, Kenneth Norman was born on October 29, 1906 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of John Augustine 3d and Grace Wadleigh (Clemons) H.
Bachelor of Arts, College of Emporia, 1930, Doctor of Divinity, 1945. Diploma, McCormick Theological Seminary, 1933, Master of Arts, 1938. Postgraduate Northwestern University, 1948-1950.
Ordained to ministry Presbyterian Church United States of America, 1933. Pastor Brighton Park Church, Chicago, 1933-1936, Chicago Lawn Church, 1936-1942. Associate pastor 4th Church, Chicago, 1942-1948.
Pastor Central Church of Chicago (nondenominational), 1948-1973, pastor emeritus, 1973-1979.
Radio and television personality appearing on various Chicago programs, World"s Greatest Newspaper-television Cruise chaplain Gripsholm, South.S. Independence, South.S. Constitution.
Board of directors National Safety Council, Wabash Young Men's Christian Association Hotel. Past board directors McCormick Theological Seminary.
Member citizens advising committee University of Illinois invocator National Democratic Convention, 1968.
Named 1 of 100 Outstanding Chicago Citizens, 1971.
Member Broadcast Pioneers, National Academy Religion and Mental Health, Newcomen Society North America (Chicago Committee), Chicago Bible Society (directory). Clubs: Saddle and Cycle (Chicago).
Married Nell Benson, August 10, 1926. Children: Grace (Mistress Bernard East. Welch), Ruth (Mistress Vernon L. Welge, Junior.