| Christian Cultural Center | |
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 The west side of the Christian Cultural Center. | |
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| 40°39′03″N 73°53′18″W / 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 |
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.
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
- ^ Luis Ferré-Sadurní (December 10, 2018). "To Fight Gentrification, a Brooklyn Pastor Plans to Build 2,100 Apartments". The New York Times.
- ^ Peter K. Johnson (May 1, 2004). "Community by Design". ministrytodaymag.com. Archived from the original on March 22, 2020.
- ^ "About Us". Christian Cultural Center. Retrieved 2022-02-14.