Ben Haden - Williams, Robert Bruce

National Society of Colonial Dames of
America in Tennessee

First Presbyterian Church - Chattanooga, Tennessee
		Portrait #1505
Subject/Title:	Haden, Ben
Artist:	Williams, Robert Bruce
Date Created:	1980
Owner/Location:	First Presbyterian Church 554 McCallie Avenue Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402
Frame Dimensions:	56 x 45
Image Dimensions:	48 x 35
Materials/Media:	Oil
Date Documented:	June 2008
Condition:	Excellent

Description:	Subject is standing with arms and hands outstretched. He is wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and blue and yellow striped tie.
History of Work:	Noted Washington, D. C. artist who painted many government officials, dignitaries and celebrities. More information on artist is available.
Notes:	11th pastor 1967-2000. Haden came to succeed Dr. Fowle in 1967. His plain talk style of presenting the gospel of Jesus Christ as though arguing a case before a jury attracted large numbers to be added to the congregation. He spoke to the heart of men and women via weekly radio worship broadcasts and via television and radio ministry Changed Lives which he founded. "Let's talk about it" introduced his sermon topic in which he addressed a pertinent question to the congregation. His use of scripture and his keen sense of world events and pressures in daily living provided effective messages for salvation. Rather than presenting a sermon, a conversation ensued to present the gospel.