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 | |
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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 |
History
editThe 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
edit- ^ 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.