A. R. Bernard

The Reverend A. R. Bernard is the founder and CEO of the Christian Cultural Center and founder of the Brooklyn Preparatory School in New York City. Drawing on his beginnings in the financial industry, Bernard has built a familiar brand associated with positive, life-changing experiences and focused on customer service. Through his practical application of principles approach and the successful leadership programs he has created, Bernard has become much in demand as a speaker by some of the leading Fortune 500 companies, universities, colleges, and faith-based organizations. He is also the host of two weekly television broadcasts on TBN—A. R. Bernard and New York Now. He is a current member of the Board of Directors of the New York City Economic Development Corporation and Chancellor Joel Klein's Cabinet of the New York City Department of Education. Bernard received a masters degree in divinity from Alliance Seminary, Nyack College. He lives in Brooklyn.