Christian Cultural Center

The Christian Cultural Center (CCC) is a non-denominational Christian megachurch located in the Starrett City section of Brooklyn, New York City, with a satellite campus in Smithtown on Long Island. It is the largest Evangelical church in New York City.

Christian Cultural Center
The west side of the Christian Cultural Center.
40.650820°N 73.888337°W / 40.650820; -73.888337
Location12020 Flatlands Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11207
CountryUnited States
DenominationNon-denominational Christianity
Membership40,000
WebsiteCCCinfo.org
History
Former name(s)Christian Life Center
Founded1978
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 2022, the church claims over 32,000 members. [3]

References

  1. Luis Ferré-Sadurní, To Fight Gentrification, a Brooklyn Pastor Plans to Build 2,100 Apartments, nytimes.com, USA, December 10, 2018
  2. Peter K. Johnson, Community by Design, ministrytodaymag.com, USA, May 1, 2004
  3. "About Us". Christian Cultural Center. Retrieved 2022-02-14.
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