Christian Cultural Center
The Christian Cultural Center (CCC) is a non-denominational Christian megachurch located in the East New York section of Brooklyn, New York City, with a satellite campus in Smithtown on Long Island.
| Christian Cultural Center | |
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 The west side of the Christian Cultural Center. | |
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| 40.650820°N 73.888337°W | |
| Location | 12020 Flatlands Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11207 |
| Country | United States |
| Denomination | Non-denominational Christianity |
| Membership | 40,000 |
| Website | CCCinfo.org |
| History | |
| Former name(s) | Christian Life Center |
| Founded | 1978 |
| Founder(s) | Dr. A. R. Bernard |
| Clergy | |
| Senior pastor(s) | Dr. A.R. Bernard |
| Pastor(s) | Pastor Karen Bernard |
History
The Christian Cultural Center was founded in 1978 by Dr. A. R. Bernard.[1] In 2000, it opened its main building, with a 5,000-seat auditorium. [2] In 2016, the church claims over 40,000 members. [3]
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References
- Luis Ferré-Sadurní, To Fight Gentrification, a Brooklyn Pastor Plans to Build 2,100 Apartments, nytimes.com, USA, December 10, 2018
- Peter K. Johnson, Community by Design, ministrytodaymag.com, USA, May 1, 2004
- Penelope Green, The Power Pastor: How A.R. Bernard Built a New York Megachurch, nytimes.com, USA, October 16, 2016
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