New Book: Four Things Women Want From A Man... A. R. Bernard... Alphonso R. Bernard, Sr. is the pastor of the Christian Cultural Center Megachurch in Brooklyn, New York. In November 1979, A. R. Bernard, Sr. left a 10 - year career with a major New York banking institution and together with his wife, Karen, went into full-time ministry. What started as a small storefront church in Williamsburg, Brooklyn has blossomed into a 37,000+ member church that sits on an eleven and a half acre campus in Brooklyn, New York. He is founder and CEO of the Christian Cultural Center. He has served as the President of the Council of Churches of the City of New York representing 1.5 million Protestants, Anglicans and Orthodox Christians. Rev. Bernard recently founded the Christian Community Relations Council which is a NY based not-for-profit that will serve as a central resource and coordinating body for congregations and community organizations. He is currently on the Board of Directors for the Commission of Religious Leaders. en.wikipedia.org · Text under CC-BY-SA license......source bing.com feed.

92-year-old woman kicked out of church for not tithing ................................ LOCAL 12 ............................ Youtube ........ Aug 14, 2015 ........................... BAINBRIDGE, Ga. (WALB/CNN Newsource/WKRC) -- Josephine King is no longer considered a member of the First African Baptist Church of Bainbridge, Georgia, read Gerald Simmons. The letter was addressed to his aunt, 92-year-old Josephine King. The letter, signed by Senior Pastor Derrick Mike, stated that Ms. King "has shown non-support" towards the church in the areas of "constant and consistent financial and physical participation." "She was stunned. She was disappointed. She was shocked," said Simmons. He said Ms. King was considered sick and a shut-in for several months, which explained her lack of attendance. He also said his aunt had gone above and beyond in the past to financially support the church. "You shouldn't chase the individuals down," said Simmons. "You shouldn't do that. If that's the case, you're money hungry." Simmons said he knows his aunt isn't the first person to receive a letter of removal for not tithing, and hopes her story will shed some light on the policy. "You got to have money to make these churches run, but it's not about money, Simmons said. "It's about God. You have to put God first." Several requests for comment from the church were made, but no responses by officials or other members were given. Photo and video courtesy WALB/CNN Newsource Follow us on Twitter @Local12 and LIKE us on Facebook for updates! ........................... Posted on TSMJ on 04/05/23 ................................... Source Local 12 ---Youtube-Bing Images .....