The Christian Cultural Center (CCC) is a
non-denominational
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Overview
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Christian
megachurch
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located in the
Starrett City section of
Brooklyn
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,
New York City
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, with a satellite campus in
Smithtown on
Long Island
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. It is the largest
Evangelical
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church in New York City.
History
The Christian Cultural Center was founded in 1978 by Dr.
A. R. Bernard. In 2000, it opened its main building, with a 5,000-seat auditorium. In 2022, the church claims over 32,000 members.
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References
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External links
Christian Cultural Center's official site
Evangelical megachurches in the United States
Megachurches in New York (state)
Churches in Brooklyn
Christian organizations established in 1978
20th-century Protestant churches
East New York, Brooklyn