Special Guest: Dr A.R Bernard

A. R. Bernard Sr. is President of the Council of Churches of the City of New York representing 1.5 million Protestants, Anglicans and Orthodox Christians. He is founder and CEO of Christian Cultural Center, a 30,000 member church that sits on an 11.5 -acre campus in Brooklyn, New York.

Recognized as most influential NY Clergyman (NY Daily News, February 2008); most influential African American New Yorker (NY Post, February 2008); New York’s most influential (NY Magazine, 2006); Bernard was honored with a lifetime achievement award by Consulate General of Israel in NY, Jewish Community Relations Council and, Jewish National Fund.

In 1993, Bernard founded Brooklyn Preparatory School, a premiere early childhood education institution. He continues to revitalize communities; recently partnering with Common Ground to develop affordable housing in the East New York/Canarsie section of Brooklyn.

Bernard has a Master of Urban Studies and a Master of Divinity from Alliance Theological Seminary.

Married over 35 years to his wife, Karen

Your Host: Ps Brian Houston

Brian is the Senior Pastor of Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. He is passionate about the Cause of Christ, consumed with seeing people come into relationship with Jesus and committed to championing the cause of the local church - globally. His relevant presentation of the Gospel will inspire and motivate you to be all God has called you to be.

With over 30 years of leadership and ministry experience, Brian's commitment and ability to present the timeless message of Christ in a relevant and practical way has seen countless lives impacted. It has also caused him to become a sought after speaker both nationally and internationally. His is a message of personal effectiveness to individuals and families inspiring them to live lives that reach beyond themselves to help others.