by Erin Conlon 
The Christian Cultural Center (CCC) — a megachurch in every sense of the word serving a predominantly Black congregation — came from humble beginnings right in North Brooklyn.
Before his vision evolved into a 37,000+ member church sitting on over 11 acres in Starrett City, Brooklyn, Rev. A. R. Bernardstarted his faith journey by leaving a years-long career in banking behind to start a Bible study with his wife, Karen, in their kitchen in…
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